First some news…
To stay up to date on boat cancellations, delays, and schedule changes, sign up for text alerts by texting “BIBCO” to 844-661-0033 Photo from WVBI Webcam
Last week, a judge overturned the approval of an 810-acre solar farm project in Cheboygan County, Michigan, after a lawsuit filed by 19 residents. The residents argued that the county planning commission failed to address specific zoning ordinance sections when approving the project. The judge ruled that the commission must review these sections, effectively vacating the special use permit and maintaining a temporary moratorium on large-scale solar energy projects.
Girls in grades 9-12 in Northern Michigan can apply for a 3-day, 2-night STEM program on a boat along the St. Marys River and Lake Huron. The program, run by the Inland Seas Education Association, teaches students about Great Lakes science and research, allowing them to work directly with the crew and gain confidence. The program is managed by the Inland Seas Education Association https://schoolship.org/
Team 6098 BIROBOT
Is looking ahead to next week: Team 6098 BIROBOT heads to the Ferris State District Event on April 9th and 10th. More details to come!
Visit TheBlueAlliance.com for links to the webcasts and find out more about BICS’s FRC team at birobot.org.
Ticket sales for the 2026 Warblers on the Water events, May 22-25, are now open. The festival features new field trips to celebrate Great Lakes Islands biodiversity. store.biccenter.org
The America 250 Writing Challenge invites you to share your thoughts on America 250. Selected submissions will be compiled into a book. Check out the library for more information.
Meeting Planner
Friday 4:00pm BIRHC Board of Directors Meeting at Health Center
Saturday 6:00pm Beaver Island AA Meeting –at the BI Christian Church
On the fun front
Friday, April 3rd – Good Friday
9:00am Senior + Vets Coffee & Donuts at the BIC Center
10:00am Pickleball at BIC Center
10:30am Chair Strength Training at the BIC Center
4:00pm BIRHC Board of Directors Meeting
7:30pm Dark Sky Event: April Evening Planets
[On the radio, 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.]
Saturday, April 4th – Holy Saturday
11:00 am at the Library Calling all Easter Egg Hunters! Bring your Easter Basket and join us in the hunt for eggs at the library. Lots of fun for kids of all ages!
11:30am Community Easter Brunch at the Gregg Fellowship Center
1:00pm Fiero Code Club at the Library
★ 3:00pm Hop – at the BIC Center PG | 1h 35min | Adventure, Animation, Comedy
E.B., the Easter Bunny’s teenage son, heads to Hollywood, determined to become a drummer in a rock ‘n’ roll band. In LA, he’s taken in by Fred after the out-of-work slacker hits E.B. with his car.
5:00pm Prime Rib Night at the Shamrock
6:00pm Beaver Island AA Meeting at the BI Christian Church
★ 6:00pm The Passion of the Christ – screening at the BIC Center R | 2h 7m | Epic, Biblical, Period Drama
Depicts the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem.
[On the radio Saturday, tune in for Country Classics at 5:00pm with host Sheri Timsak. At 7:00, take a trip back to the best of the 80s and 90s with the Mix Tape show hosted by Adam Pettigrew. Mark Beltaire takes over at 9:00 with Rockin’ the Boat and continues at 10:00 with the Blues Cruise. Cousin Dan wraps up the evening with the Too Good Radio Show starting at 11:00.]
Sunday, April 5th – Easter Sunday
10:00am Beaver Island Christian Church Worship
12:15pm Sunday Mass at the Holy Cross Church
Looking Ahead to next week
Monday
All You Can Eat Pizza & Salad
Monday, April 6 @ 5:00pm
Shamrock Bar & Restaurant
Tuesday
10:00am Babies and Toddlers Mix-Up
10:00am Pickleball at BIC Center
10:30am Chair Strength Training
2:15pm Homeschool meet up
5:00pm Peaine Township Planning Commission
6:00pm Beaver Island AA Meeting
6:00pm Let’s Get Quizzical! – Trivia Night
Today’s BIC Center Name of the Day is Amy and Saturday it’s Glenn. If that’s your name, come on it to the BIC Center to pick out a free drink of your choice.
On our Birthday List today we have Ryan Boyle, Jared Wojan, Heather Cary, Bridget Martin, Paul Cole, Bob Anderson, and Kira Turner
Saturday
Jim Wojan and Wyatt Youmans
Sunday
Sophie McDonough, Steve Glynn, Adelyn Grogan, Tim Warmerdam, and Kaleb Bousquet and if we missed you on the list Happy Birthday to you too from everyone at the BIC Center and WVBI. [Some may no longer be with us, but we still honor and remember each person named]
TRAFFIC: No delays inbound or outbound to the airports. The Island Beltway is running smoothly and there are no bridge delays. But, hey, let’s be careful out there, especially in the school zone.
On this date in 1860 The Pony Express, a mail delivery system using horse and rider relay teams, began on April 3, 1860. Although short-lived, it demonstrated the potential for fast mail delivery and contributed to the development of a more efficient postal system.
Our Word of the Day is one I choose. It is redeem. Transitive verb. Redeem means to buy back, free from distress, change for the better, repair, restore, or make good. It can also mean to atone for or offset negative effects.
// On Good Friday, Christians pause to remember the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, who gave his life to redeem humanity from sin and bring them back to God.
Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Friday…
Here’s a thought for the day, Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13)
On a lighter note, as a kid I loved numbers. Then one day I got in a fight with 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11. The odds were against me.
That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Friday, April 3rd, 2026. I’m Greg Doig reporting from W-V-B-I’s Langford Family Studios wishing you a great day and asking: why not go ahead and make it the best day ever?
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[Current Condition Report, then…]
Air Quality Index at 7:30 this morning was 0.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain between 11pm and 2am, then showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a north wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 39. Windy, with an east wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A chance of snow showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Blustery.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Breezy.
Air Quality Index at 7:30 this morning was 0.
Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org