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Community Calendar Report for Tuesday March 18th, 2025. |
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First, some news… BOYNE CITY — You are invited to step back in time at the Boyne Heritage Center, where history comes alive through captivating exhibits. Immerse yourself in the region’s past, from its industrial roots to its thriving community life. Highlights include a restored vintage firetruck, interactive displays that bring history to life, and the iconic clock tower, a beloved landmark. The center’s mission is to preserve and share the stories of Boyne City, making it a must-visit destination for history buffs and anyone seeking to connect with the area’s rich heritage. For more information, visit the Boyne Heritage Center website. https://www.boyneheritage.org/ Team BIROBOT The final district event for this season will be at Ferris State University in Big Rapids March 27th to the 29th. Want to support our Beaver Island robotics superstars? Head over to birobot.org where you can become a sponsor or grab some cool team merch! And if you can’t make it to the events in person, no worries – you can follow all the action and watch livestreams on TheBlueAlliance.com. |
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Now, here’s a look at events happening on your Emerald Isle… First up, a reminder that the Beaver Island AA meetings continue to meet every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 6:00 PM at the Christian Church. This Tuesday, March 18th, the Beaver Island Waste Management Committee will meet at 1:30 PM at the Peaine Township Hall. and the BIA Board meets at 4 at the BIC Center Wednesday at 5:30, St. James Township will hold their Budget Meeting at the Township Hall. Thursday brings us two 4:30 meetings: the Beaver Island District Library Board at the library and the Telecommunications Advisory Committee, which meets at the BIC Center. Now, looking at the week ahead: Tuesday is packed with activities! The Talking Threads Group meets at Peaine Township Hall at 9:30. Parents, bring your little ones to the Library at 10 for Babies and Toddlers Mix-Up. Pickleball enthusiasts can head to the BIC Center at 10 as well. At 10:30, there’s the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, followed by Senior Tai Chi at 11:30, both at the BIC Center. The Library hosts Story Time at 2:30. Feeling creative? The Improv Club Workshop starts at 5:30 at the BIC Center. Wednesday offers COA BINGO at the BIC Center at 1 PM. There’s a special Pasta Dinner Fundraiser for the Paul Lamb Family at the Shamrock at 5, and Time for Art at the BIC Center also at 5. Medical First Responder Class begins at 7 PM. Thursday is another busy day! Cardio Drumming and Pickleball both start at 10 AM at the BIC Center, and the Women’s Bible Study meets at the Christian Church at the same time. Chair Yoga begins at 11 AM at the BIC Center. In the evening, enjoy Burger & a Beer at the Shamrock at 5 PM, Euchre Night at WPBC at 7, and another session of the Medical First Responder Class at the School at 7. And to round out the week on Friday, seniors and veterans can enjoy Coffee & Donuts at the BIC Center starting at 9 AM. Pickleball is back at 10 at the BIC Center, and the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program meets again at 10:30. [Kick off your weekend with our fantastic Friday lineup! After the 6:00pm news, enjoy “That Thing with Rich Appel” featuring top-forty hits from the 70s. At 9:00pm, tune into “The Titus Jennings Experience” offering music from all genres, followed by “The Midnight Special” with Marilyn Rea Beyer at 11:00pm for music, farce comedy, and late-night escape.] And don’t forget about Saturday! Young techies can join the Fiero Code Club at the Library at 2 PM. Then it’s movie day at the BIC Center with their “Read It & Reel It” series. At 3 PM, catch “The Lorax,” a charming tale about a 12-year-old boy searching for the one thing that will help him win the affection of the girl of his dreams, discovering the story of the grumpy yet endearing Lorax who fights to protect his world. After the movie, head over to the Shamrock for Prime Rib Night at 5 PM. Then return to the BIC Center at 6 PM for another “Read It & Reel It” feature: “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” the heartwarming story of a golden retriever named Enzo who learns from his owner, aspiring Formula One driver Denny, that racetrack techniques can also navigate life’s journey. Your Saturday evening soundtrack begins with Country Classics at 5:00pm with Sheri Timsak, followed by Songs from the Trail with Jackson Smith and Steve Girbach at 7:00pm. At 9:00pm, Mark Beltaire takes over with Rockin’ the Boat, continuing with the Blues Cruise at 10:00pm. Cousin Dan wraps up the night with the Too Good Radio Show at 11:00pm..] Sunday For those attending services, the Beaver Island Christian Church has worship at 10 AM, and Sunday Mass at Holy Cross Church is at 12:15 PM. Remember, for the complete community calendar, you can visit calendar.wvbi.net |
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NAME OF DAY: The BIC Center Name of the Day is Ross. If that’s your name, head on down to the BIC Center to pick out a free drink of your choice. BIRTHDAYS: Happy Birthday today to Brian Cole, Tyler Bousquet, Shyeanne Woodring, And Hannah Middleton and if we missed you on the list, Happy Birthday to you, too, from everyone at WVBI and your Beaver Island Community Center! [And, here’s a way to send special birthday wishes to someone on the island: The B-I-C-S National Honor Society will put up a sign in their yard in exchange for a donation of $10 or more to the Build a Cure for Cancer fund. Contact N-H-S president Alyssa Martin for more details. You can reach her through the front desk at school.] |
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TRAFFIC: None. But the roads are super slick after the snow and glaze of icing yesterday. So, let’s be careful out there. Especially in the school zone. |
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On this day in 1852, in New York City, Henry Wells and William G. Fargo join with several other investors to launch their namesake business, today one of the world’s largest banks. |
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day – limerick – A limerick is a humorous rhyming poem of five lines. // My limerick received a prize for the funniest poem at the open mic night. |
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Tuesday |
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Here’s a thought for the day – He travels fastest who travels alone. – Rudyard Kipling |
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On a lighter note, Of all the things that taste like chicken, it’s weird that eggs aren’t one of them |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar for this Beaver Island Tuesday, March 18th, 2025. 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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Tuesday Increasing clouds, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Tuesday Night A 40 percent chance of rain after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 31. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Wednesday Rain, mainly after 8am. High near 38. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Wednesday Night Rain and snow. Low around 29. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches. Thursday Snow likely, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Friday Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Friday Night A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Saturday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Sunday Night A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Monday A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. |
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Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org |
