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Community Calendar Report for Friday, May 15, 2026.
Photo by Greg Doig
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First some news…
Boyne City is investigating a cybersecurity incident that has affected limited parts of its computer network and digital systems. City officials state that emergency services and critical infrastructure remain operational. IT professionals and cybersecurity specialists have been engaged to assess the damage, secure the systems, and determine if any data was compromised while the scope of the breach is still under investigation.
On Friday the 22nd Warblers on the Water 2026 kicks off with a meet and greet at the Print Shop Museum. All are invited to enjoy snacks and beverages with the event field guides. Field Trips for the B-I-A sponsored event start Saturday Morning and run through Sunday with sojourns to Garden Island and kayak tours on Lake G among the offerings. You can sign up for field trips at tickets dot bic center dot org.
 Warblers on the Water has added Lake Geneserath Kayak outings to this year’s lineup of Field Trips. Register at tickets.biccenter.org Photo provided by Warblers on the Water
Saturday evening on the 23rd, there’s the annual “Is Everybody Happy” Party honoring Ed Palmer and the tradition of music on the Island. The event will feature performances by TUNES students and teachers, including fiddlers, a rock band, Irish music, and special family performances. There’ll also be raffles and prizes throughout the night, including a three-thousand-dollar grand prize, concert tickets, casino getaway packages, food, dancing, and outdoor seating. More info and raffle tickets are available at tunes music makers dot org.
 Memorial Day weekend events are just around the corner. Is everybody happy? Graphic from Tunes Music Makers
And, while we are on the topic of birds and music, Island bird tracker Pam Grassmick reports that humming birds have arrived on the Island for the season. Time to get the feeders out, she says.
And, another sign of spring is the Annual Flower Sale at McDonough’s. Tomorrow the 16th.
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Now here’s a look at events happening on your Emerald Isle…
First your meeting planner…
A-A meets Saturday at 6:00.
On the fun front today…
Friday, Senior + Vets Coffee & Donuts is at the BIC Center from 9:00 to 11:00. There’s Pickleball at 10:00 on the township courts and Chair Strength Training at 10:30 up in the Hangout at the BIC Center.
BICS 5th and 6th grade students present See Law & Order: Nursery Rhymes Unit at the BIC Center.
Crime tape drops at 7:00 p.m. [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.]
Highlights for the rest of the week include…
Open Hands Café: Breakfast Club
Gregg Fellowship Center | Freewill Donation 8 to 10 AM
1:00 p.m. Fiero Code Club BIDL
BICS Banquet Bash will take place at the Community School And, remember, Saturdays are Prime Rib Night at the Shamrock.
[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 at 12:15.
Looking ahead to highlights for next week…
Monday the Beachcomber has All You Can Eat Pizza and Salad night.
 Tuesday at 10:00, Babes & Toddlers mix it up at the library and there is Pickleball outside on the township courts and, at 10:30, there’s Chair Strength Training up in the Hangout. At 2:15 there’s a Home School Meet-up at the library.
Pizza Night has moved back to the Beachcomber where the kitchen is open once again. Put the feed bag on from 5 to 8 on Mondays. Graphic from the Beachcomber on Facebook
Wednesday, there’s BINGO at 1:00 at the BIC Center. At 3:00, C-O-A has Art Therapy & Games at Peaine Township Hall. And at 3:30 the library has an after-school Lego club event. Drop in and build something cool.
Thursday Women’s Bible Study is on at 10:00 at the Christian Church. Pickleball is now outside for the season. Find the games on the township courts behind Peaine Township Hall starting at 10:00. Meantime at 10:00 over at Peaine Township Hall, C-O-A has Cardio Drumming. At 10:30 up in the Hangout at the BIC Center there’s Senior Tai Chi. Thursday evening, you can grab the burger & a beer special at the Shamrock starting at 5:00, and its the last Euchre Night of the season down at Whiskey Point Brewing. Cards hit the table at 7:00.
[Thursday evening on the radio, drop in for W-V-B-I’s newest music show. It’s The Underground with Leila Freijy. It’s the underground sound of grunge and more from the 80s and 90s with special features every week. Tune in at 7:00 for two hours Underground.]
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Today’s BIC Center Name of the Day is Paul and Saturday is Marianne. 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: Darrell Butler Jr., Ashley Runberg, and Eileen Wooolford-Ballard. Saturday Danny LaFreniere, Aurora Randall and Cory Randall. Sunday Megan Heller. They are celebrating this weekend. Happy Birthday to Darrell, Ashley, Eileen, Danny, Aurora, Cody and Megan, and if we missed you 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. There are no bridge delays. Still, let’s be careful out there, especially in the school zone.
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On this date in 1940 Richard and Maurice McDonald open the first McDonald’s restaurant in San Bernardino, California
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Our Merriam-Webster Word of the Day is Tortuous describes something that has many literal or figurative twists and turns.
// The tortuous mountain path rewards climbers with a stunning view of the town below.
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Friday…
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On a lighter note: A cashier looked surprised when she scanned my bag of bird seed and I asked her how long does it take for the birds to grow once I plant the seeds.
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Friday, May 15th, 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? And thanks for listening.
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Today
A slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 2am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Breezy.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53
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Out on the Big Drink …
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Today
S wind 10 to 20 kt, with gusts as high as 25 kt. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft building to 4 ft.
Tonight
SSW wind around 20 kt, with gusts as high as 30 kt. A chance of showers, mainly between 3am and 4am. Waves 4 to 5 ft.
Saturday
WSW wind 10 to 15 kt. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny. Waves 2 to 4 ft.
Saturday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less.
Sunday
ENE wind 5 to 15 kt. A chance of showers after 1pm. Waves 1 ft or less.
Sunday Night
E wind 15 to 20 kt becoming S after midnight. A chance of showers. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
Monday
S wind 15 to 20 kt. A chance of showers. Waves around 4 ft.
Monday Night
S wind 15 to 20 kt. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers likely. Waves around 3 ft.
Tuesday
SSW wind 20 to 25 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. Showers likely. Waves 4 ft building to 7 ft.
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Midway to Charlevoix: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-85.384&lat=45.532
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Fire Danger Level on the Island is set at High. And it is elevated across Northern Michigan. Remember, only you can prevent wild fires.
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Air Quality Index at 7:05 this morning was 6.
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  Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org
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Coming up in our Community Calendar Report…
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Today’s Featured Image: Warblers on the Water has added Lake Geneserath Kayak outings to this year’s lineup of Field Trips. Register at tickets.biccenter.org Photo provided by Warblers on the Water
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Community Calendar Report For Friday, May 15, 2026
