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Community Calendar Report for Monday, June 8th, 2026.
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First some news…
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A food donation workshop in Antrim County, Michigan, on June 4th focused on reducing food waste and addressing food insecurity. The event aimed to connect local farms and organizations with food pantries to salvage unsold or uneaten produce.
Researchers and filmmakers will exploring the deepest point in the Great Lakes, Superior Maximus, on June 6th at 1 p.m. The expedition aims to study the ecosystem, including siscowet lake trout, kiyi, burbot, and sculpin.
Tickets for summer events at the BIC Center and Baroque on Beaver are on sale. You’ll find them at tickets dot bic center dot org, where you’ll also find links to tickets for all other summer events on the Island including the Music Festival and the Feile.
The Beaver Island Elks have announced an open house at their lodge to celebrate Flag Day. That will be on Sunday the 14th. There’ll be food and drink to enjoy. Amvets Post 46 will hold a ceremony along with the Beaver Island Elks at the Amvets Memorial Park at 11:00 a.m.
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Now here’s a look at other upcoming events on your Emerald Isle…
First your meeting planner…
A-A meets Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6:00.
BITA Meeting Wednesday at noon at the Transportation Authority building
B-I-C-S Committee of the Whole meets
Wednesday at 5:30 at the school.
Locations and more details are in the calendar entries online.
Visit darkskyisland.org for loads of events this week and every week. June is a great month for dark sky activity and great Milky Way views.
On the fun front…
Monday Half Day at School
8:00am Open Hands Café: Breakfast Club BI Christian Church
10:00am COA Cardio Drumming Peaine Twp Hall
10 a.m. Elementary Awards and PreK (students going into K) & 6th graduation
11:00am COA Art Therapy Peaine Twp Hall
Highlights for the rest of the week include…
Tuesday
Half Day at school
9:30am Chair Strength Training at BICC
10:00am Babies and Toddlers Mix-Up at the Library
11:00am COA Art Therapy Peaine Twp Hall
11:30 a.m. The Beaver Island District Library will be hosting a Summer Reading Party
Treats, games, and crafts are included, and all ages are welcome! Then head to the BIC Center at 2 PM for a screening of Jurassic Park. 2:15pm Homeschool meet up at the Library
Wednesday, 8:00am Open Hands Café: Breakfast Club at the BI Christian Church
1:00pm Seniors BINGO at BICC
Thursday, 10:00am COA Cardio Drumming at Peaine Twp Hall
10:00am Women’s Bible Study at BI Christian Church
11:00am COA Art Therapy at Peaine Twp Hall
5:00pm Burger & a Beer at the Shamrock
[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.]
Friday
9:00am Senior + Vets Coffee & Donuts at the BIC Center
9:30am Chair Strength Training at BICC
[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, 10:00am Artisan Market at the Point
Artisan Market at the Point
Calling ALL Artisans: Art, Crafts, Jewelry, Plants, Candles, Food Items and More! No Fee > Provide Your Own Table or Tent
12:00pm NEA BIG READ Finale Open House at the library
1:00pm Fiero Code Club at the library
5:00pm 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 Episcopal Mission at 9:00 and at the Christian Church at 10:00. Mass is at Holy Cross at 12:15.
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Today’s BIC Center Name of the Day is Mary. If that’s your name, come on down to the BIC Center today to pick out a free drink of your choice.
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On our Birthday List: Alice Ledbetter is celebrating today. Happy Birthday to Alice 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 save for occasional culvert digging delays on East Side Drive. There are no bridge delays. But, hey, let’s be careful out there as traffic increases with seasonal residents returning every day and the kids and all out enjoying the warmer weather.
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On This Day in 1948, the first Porsche vehicle, a hand-built aluminum prototype, debuted. Ferdinand Porsche, an Austrian automotive engineer, gained acclaim for his electric design in 1900 and later designed Mercedes racing cars.
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Monday…
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On a lighter note…
What’s the difference between a Hippo and a Zippo? One is heavy and the other is a little lighter. |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Monday, June 8th, 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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WEATHER
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[Current Condition Report, then…]
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Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers likely between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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Air Quality Index at 7:27 was 17.
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Out on the Big Drink…
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Today
ESE wind 5 to 10 kt becoming NE in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
Tuesday
E wind 5 to 10 kt becoming NNE in the afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm. Waves 1 ft or less.
Wednesday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Partly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
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 Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org
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Today’s featured image: from earthsky.org
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Community Calendar Report For Monday, June 8, 2026
