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Community Calendar Report for Friday, February 27th, 2026.
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First some news…
The Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority, which oversees the planned utility tunnel under the Straits, is meeting today (Feb. 27, 2026) in Lansing from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m
Charlevoix Conservation District received MDARD funding to expand conservation education and outreach.
2026 Warblers on the Water event schedule will be announced in late February. This year’s event will feature new field trips to celebrate the biodiversity of the Great Lakes Islands.
America 250 Writing Challenge invites submissions on the topic of America 250, with selected works compiled into a book for sale next summer. Here’s an idea if you were wondering what to write, Beaver Island’s place in America’s history. More details at the library
Ben Traverse and Nick Veine will perform at the BIC Center on March 12th at 6:30 p.m. to kick off Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations. Tickets are $20, with free admission for kids 17 and under. Tickets.biccenter.org
 Ben Traverse and Nick Veine will kick off St. Patrick’s Day celebrations on the Island with a cabaret concert at the BIC Center. Image from BIC Center
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Now, here’s a look at events happening on your Emerald Isle…
First your meeting planner…
A-A meets Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6:00. Locations and more details are in the calendar entries online..
On the fun front today…
In our Dark Skies, visit dark sky island dot org.
Friday
9:00am Senior + Vets Coffee & Donuts
10:00 am Pickleball at BIC Center
10:30 am Chair Strength Training at BIC Center
The Crockpot Cook-Off at the School at 5 p.m.
Come together with friends, family, and neighbors for an unforgettable event filled with laughter and mouthwatering dishes!
Girls vs. Moms Volleyball at 5:30 Last, but not least, Boys vs. Dads Basketball
[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
12:30 pm Journey Inward Yoga
At Peaine Township Hall
1:00 pm Fiero Code Club at the Library
3:00 pm BIDL Big Read Survival Movie:
My Side of the Mountain movie at the BIC Center After his parents’ summer trip falls through, 13-year-old Sam Gribley, inspired by Thoreau, lives self-sufficiently in the Canadian woods with his raccoon, Gus. He befriends a librarian and a musician, but winter poses challenges.
5:00 pm Prime Rib Night at the Shamrock
6:00 pm Into the Forest R | 1h 41min | Drama, Sci-fi, Thriller
After a massive power outage, two sisters learn to survive on their own in their isolated woodland home.
[On the radio, tune in for Country Classics at 5:00 Saturday evening with host Sheri Timsak. At 7:00, take a trip back to the best of the 80s and 90s with the Mix Tape show (that’s a 120-minute TDK cassette tape for those in the know) hosted by WVBI’s 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, there are services at the Christian Church at 10:00 and mass at Holy Cross Church at 12:15.
Wild Strawberry Cafe hosts a spaghetti dinner fundraiser for the Beaver Island Food Pantry on March 1st from 4-6 PM.
Looking ahead to highlights for next week…
Monday 5:00pm All You Can Eat Pizza & Salad at Shamrock
Tuesday :00pm Dark Sky Event: Total Lunar Eclipse
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
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Today’s BIC Center Name of the Day is Tyler and Saturday Clayton. If that’s your name, come on it to the BIC Center to pick out a free drink of your choice.
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On our Birthday List today: Some may no longer be with us, but we still honor and remember each person named – birthdays today -John Fiegan, Owen McDonough, Doug Edgar, Katherine Rodriguez, Brenna Wearn, Saturday – Jenny Bousquet, Deborah LePow and Sunday – Donna Kubic, Julie Roy and Ryan Minnick are celebrating. Happy Birthday to all and if we missed you on the list Happy Birthday to you too from everyone at the BIC Center and WVBI.
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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.
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On this date in 1860 President Abraham Lincoln posed for a portrait by Mathew Brady which was published on Harper’s Bazaar. The caption read, “Hon. Abram [sic] Lincoln, of Illinois, Republican Candidate for President.
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day Nettle To nettle someone is to make them angry or annoyed.
// Though he tried to maintain a friendly tone, the town official was clearly nettled by the reporter’s suggestion that the town was at fault.
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Friday…
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On a lighter note… A friend told me he was thinking about cremation. I told him that is really thinking outside the box.
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Friday, February 27th, 2026. I’m Greg 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? And thanks for listening.
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[Current Condition Report, then…]
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Air Quality Index at 6:00 this morning was 53.
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Today
Cloudy through mid morning, then becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -1. Blustery, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -5. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -8. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy.
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Air Quality Index at 6:00 this morning was 53.
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   Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org
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Coming up in our Community Calendar Report…
…all of that along with a run-down of local events, birthdays and more after global and national news from F-S-N. [Time check.]
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Today’s featured image: Ben Traverse and Nick Veine will kick off St. Patrick’s Day celebrations on the Island with a concert at the BIC Center. There’ll be cabaret seating, so plan to bring snack, food and drinks. Tickets on sale now at https://tickets.biccenter.org. Image from BIC Center
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