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The Island’s Invasive Species Team wants you to be on the lookout for Japanese barberry plants on the island. Several plants have been seen in the woods on the east side and south end of the island. They escaped from a yard where they had been planted for decoration. Besides being invasive, they tend to attract ticks at more than 10 times the rate of forests without the plant. So getting rid of them will help with that problem, too. There’s a picture of the plant, which has reddish leaves and thorns, in today’s script online. Shelby Harris, the island’s invasives coordinator can get you more info. The Harbour Bodega’s retail operation is nearing its final day at the end of the week and they are selling out their remaining inventory of spirits, wine and beer at 50% off starting today. Come in and get a bargain, they say. They also have donuts and coffee if you want to but a morning snack. And, don’t forget about the Waste Management Committee Blight Survey. It’s online. It’s anonymous. And it’s important to getting grant funding to clean up the island. There’s a link in today’s script and on the B-I-A website. https://airtable.com/appc0pOjygapuqBEw/shrAZIxZsa5o925He |
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Now, here’s a look at what else is happening on your island… Here’s your meeting planner: Beaver Island Transportation Authority meets today at noon. Peaine Township board meets this evening at 5:30. St. James Public Works Committee meets Wednesday at 11:00. J-TAC meets Thursday at 4:30. That’s it for the week. Meeting locations and details are in the calendar entries online. On the fun front today, Tuesday, there’s Pickleball at 10:00, now inside at the BIC Center. The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is in the Hangout at 10:30. And Big Buck contest entries are due today by 5:00 at the hardware. Wednesday, there’s Time for Art at the BIC Center at 5:00. This week the project is making Fairy Doors. Thursday, gets going with Pickleball at 10:00 at the BIC Center. There’s Women’s Bible Study at 10:00 at the Christian Church. Resale Shop open noon to 4:00. Games Galore at the BIC Center at 1:00. And, it’s Burger & a Beer Night at the Shamrock. Friday, things kick off with senior and vets coffee and donuts at the BIC Center 8:00 until 10:00. Pickleball is on again at 10:00. Then, the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is upstairs in the Hang Out at 10:30. The Resale Shop is open from noon to 4:00. Friday evening is the Hunter’s Dinner at the Shamrock to support the Wildlife Club. Yummy food, the annual Rifle drawing and other games, plus great company. And on the Dark Sky calendar the Leonids meteor shower will be at peak this evening. Check out Dark Sky Island dot org for viewing tips. Saturday, The Resale Shop will be open from noon to 4:00. Lego Club is at the library at 1:00. It’s the last scheduled day for our beloved Harbour Bodega. They plan to do catering next year, but no store. So grab a last treat and come over to see the Little Mermaid Movie Festival at the BIC Center. At 4:00 it’s the original animated version that brought a great story and songs that have become the favorite tunes of many a childhood to the big screen. It’s rated G. Then at 7:00. It’s the live action of the story with, well, lots of action and amazing special effects—all with the great story and fantastic music. Rated PG-13. Sunday there are services at the Christian Church and the Lighthouse Fellowship at 10:00 and mass at Holy Cross at 12:15. Looking ahead to next week… Monday, C-O-A had Bingocize on the calendar at the BIC Center at 11:00, but I believe that is off while Lonnie is away. Check with the front desk. But we know it is all you can eat salad and pizza at he Shamrock. And, our island Dark Skies will be really dark this evening with the November new moon. |
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NAME OF DAY: Today’s BIC Center name of the day is Tracy. If that’s your name, drop by the BIC Center today for a free drink of your choice. BIRTHDAYS: Ron Gallagher and Nannah Harris celebrate today. Happy Birthday to Hannah and Ron, and if we missed you on the list, Happy Birthday to you from all of us at W-V-B-I and your Beaver Island Community Center. And, a reminder: Birthday Calendars for 2024 are available for sale at the B-I-C-S front desk. Proceeds support field trips for Deb Robert’s class at B-I-C-S. |
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TRAFFIC: None, nada, zip. But, let’s be careful out there, especially in the school zone. |
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ON THIS DAY in 1969 Apollo 12 takes off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida with three astronauts aboard: Charles Conrad, Jr.; Richard Gordon, Jr.; and Alan Bean. A few days later, Conrad and Bean will become the third and fourth persons to walk on the moon’s surface.
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WORD OF THE DAY: Our Merriam-Webster Word of the Day is exigent (adjective) [EK-suh-jun]. It describes things that need to be dealt with immediately, as well as people who expect significant time, attention, or effort from other people. Exigent is a formal word with meanings closely tied to its Latin forbear, exigere, meaning “to demand.” Exigent things and people demand attention—for example, exigent circumstances are so significant that they can be used to justify certain police actions without the warrant typically required. Before exigent joined the language in the early 1600s, the noun exigency was being used to refer to something that is necessary in a particular situation. That word dates to the late 1500s, but even earlier, in the mid-1400s, exigence was on the scene doing the same job. All three words—exigent, exigency, and exigence—continue to meet the demands of English users, albeit not frequently in everyday conversation. |
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Tuesday… |
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Here’s a thought for the day from Apollo 12 astronaut and artist Alan Bean: “One of the great things about the universe is that it’s fair.” On a lighter note: Where do keyboards go to have dinner? The space bar. |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar for this Beaver Island Tuesday, November 14th, 2023. I’m Kevin Boyle 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 Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Light south wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Wednesday Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Thursday Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Thursday Night Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 38. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Friday Rain, mainly before 8am. High near 45. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Friday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Saturday A chance of rain after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Saturday Night A chance of rain before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Monday Partly sunny, with a high near 42. |
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Fire danger level on the island is: Low. Out on the Big Drink… |
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Today—Gale Warning in effect S wind 10 to 20 kt, with gusts as high as 25 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less building to 3 ft. Wednesday W wind 15 to 25 kt decreasing to 5 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 kt. Sunny. Waves 6 ft subsiding to 2 ft. Thursday S wind 10 to 15 kt increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 kt. Mostly cloudy. Waves 1 ft building to 6 ft. |
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Water Temps: 47 at mid-lake buoy southwest off Gull Island. The straights buoy has been pulled for winter as have Little Traverse Bay and the Sleeping Bear.
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Community Calendar for Tuesday, November 14th, 2023
