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Community Calendar for Thursday, August1st, 2024. |
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First Some News In today’s news, from a story online posted by WPBN of Traverse City, there’s an exciting development in healthcare logistics in northern Michigan. Munson Healthcare, in collaboration with Central Michigan University, is pioneering the use of drones to speed up the delivery of medical supplies and lab results. Alison Arnold, Executive Director, CMU Rural Health Equity Institute] said, “If we’re able to innovate the delivery process, like using drone technology instead of vehicles, we can streamline time and improve access, especially in rural areas.” The pilot program, funded by a grant to Traverse Connect, aims to make healthcare supply chains faster and more efficient. Initially, the program will cover a small radius in Traverse City, but the ultimate goal is to expand beyond visible line of sight to other hospitals and clinics. Baroque On Beaver Festival is happening now and through the weekend. The Festival welcomes world-class musicians from the Midwest and nationally for its ensembles each year. Past guest artists include Garrick Ohlsson, The Lincoln Trio, Martha Guth, and Kevin Cole. Recent commissions include works by Clarice Assad, Tony Manfredonia, and Mara Gibson. Now in its 23rd annual season, Baroque on Beaver is presented by the non-profit Beaver Island Performing Arts Alliance. tickets.biccenter.org/baroque. Baroquonbeaver.org |
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Meeting Calendar AA meetings Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6 p.m. at BI Christian Church On the Fun Front Thursday 9:00am Farmer’s Market at Paradise Bay Coffee Shop 9:00am Pickleball Outdoors at Peaine Twp Courts 10:00am Women’s Bible Study at BI Christian Church 1:00pm Summer Reading Program ends with a party! At Library 1:00pm Teen Café at BIDL 2:00 p.m Broadband Presentation at St. James Township Hall 5:00pm Burger & a Beer at the Shamrock 5:30 Feile Board Meeting at BICC 6:00pm Beaver Island AA Meeting 6:00pm Elks Club Lucky 50 Progressive Raffle Drawing 7:00pm House of David Book Discussion at the Print shop museum 7:30pm Baroque on Beaver: The Festival Orchestra takes to the BIC Center stage with the world premier performance of composer Eric Malmquist, and centers on the music of Bach, Vaughan-Williams, and Robert Fuchs. Ticketed Event | $20 store.biccenter.org Friday 8:30am Senior + Vets Coffee & Donuts at BICC 9:00am Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program at BICC 2:00 p.m Broadband Presentation at St. James Township Hall Saturday 9:00am Photography Nature Hike until Noon Experience the natural beauty of Beaver Island’s Seven Bridges Trail through a guided photography hike with Tim Lamey Studios 9:00am Pickleball Outdoors at Peaine Twp Courts 10:00am Artisan Market at the Point 10:00am Whiskey Point Lighthouse Tours 1:00pm Fiero Code Club 5:00pm Prime Rib Night at the Shamrock 6:00pm Beaver Island AA Meeting 7:30pm A Night at the Opera Mozarts – The Marriage of Figaro at BICC $25 Adults $20 Kids Sunday 9:00am St. James Episcopal Mission Sunday Worship 10:00am Beaver Island Christian Church Worship 10:00am Whiskey Point Lighthouse Tours 12:15pm Sunday Mass at Holy Cross Church Looking Ahed to next week Monday 9:30am Summer Basic Flow Yoga 10:00am Island Roots Gardening Club 11:00am Therapeutic/Chair Yoga 12:00pm Marine Museum Mondays 5:00pm IF – movie 7:30pm Mary Scholl Book signing Tuesday 9:00am Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program 9:00am Pickleball Outdoors 6:00pm Beaver Island AA Meeting Wednesday 9:00am Peaine Township Planning Commission 9:30am Summer Restorative Yoga 10:00am Story Time 10:00am Tending the Wellness Garden 12:00pm Picnic on the Patio 2:00pm Anne Pritchett – Crazy French Girl 4:00pm Whiskey Point Lighthouse Tours 5:30pm Committee of the Whole Meeting 7:00pm BINGO at Gregg Fellowship Center |
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NAME OF DAY: Today’s BIC Center Name of the Day is August. If that’s your name come on into the BIC Center today to claim a free drink of your choice courtesy of your friends at the Beaver Island Community Center and W-V-B-I. BIRTHDAYS: Aiden Martin, Kim Jones, and Antionette Calles are celebrating today. Happy Birthday to Aiden, Kim and Antionette and, if we missed you on our list, Happy Birthday to you too from all of us at W-V-B-I and your Beaver Island Community Center. |
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TRAFFIC: It’s busy in town, especially when the ferry comes in and busy by the public beach. No delays inbound or outbound to the airports. Island beltway running smoothly. No bridge delays. Lots of bikers and hikers, though, so let’s be careful out there. |
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On This Day – On August 1, 1943, 177 B-24 bombers take off from an Allied base in Libya, bound for the oil-producing city Ploiești, Romania, nicknamed “Hitler’s gas station.” The daring raid, known as Operation Tidal Wave, resulted in five men being awarded the Medal of Honor—three of them posthumously—but failed to strike the fatal blow its planners had intended. |
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Word of the Day – Midriff – refers to the area around a person’s middle, that is, the front of their body between the chest and the waist. // Even the store’s winter line of clothing includes a number of midriff-baring tops, albeit paired with oversized cardigans or flannel shirts. |
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Thursday… |
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Here’s a thought for the day – Has it struck you that the music which is regarded as the most sublime in western civilization, which is the music of Bach, is called baroque? Pierre Schaeffer On a lighter note – There was a time where all musicians and composers were broke It was during the Baroque period. |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar for this Beaver Island Thursday, August 1st, 2024. I’m Greg Doig reporting from W-V-B-I’s Langford Family Studios wishing you a great day and asking you: why not go ahead and make it the best day ever? And thanks for listening. |
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Today Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. North wind around 5 mph. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North wind around 5 mph. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Monday Night A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Tuesday A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. |
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Fire danger level on the island set at high… |
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Lake Forecast: Out on the big drink… |
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Water temps: 68 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. No other buoys reporting. |
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