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From our Langford Family Studios on America’s Emerald Isle, this is the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for Monday, November 10th, 2025. |
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First some news…
According to several major news channels. Eight Senate Democrats joined Republicans to advance legislation to end a 40-day government shutdown. The Senate vote marks the first step in the process, but changes must pass the House, and further procedural obstacles may arise before the shutdown is resolved.
From a 9and10news story A small plane made an emergency landing near the Ludington Pumped Storage Plant on Saturday afternoon. No injuries were reported. Authorities were alerted by an iPhone crash detection alert just after 2 p.m. The 61-year-old pilot from Washington reported the engine seized, forcing a controlled landing atop the reservoir. The plane slid down an embankment and stopped at the hill’s bottom. Both the pilot and his 83-year-old passenger from Muskegon were unharmed. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) was notified and will investigate.
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Now, here’s a look at events happening on your Emerald Isle…
First your meeting planner… Meeting Calendar for the Week Monday 6:30pm School Board Meeting at BI Community School
Tuesday 12:00pm Beaver Island Transportation Authority Board Meeting 3:30pm Parent teacher conferences at the School 6:00pm Beaver Island AA Meeting also Thursday and Saturday at the BI Christian Church
Wednesday 5:30pm St. James Township Board Meeting
On the fun front today… Let’s talk about all the fun happening around our little slice of paradise this week. All You Can Eat Pizza & Salad at the Shamrock at 5:00pm – perfect fuel for stargazing because the Northern Taurids Meteor Shower lights up our dark skies later this evening. Head over to darkskyisland.org for all the details. One of the best perks of island living – those incredible dark skies!
Tuesday brings options for every energy level. Morning folks can join Chair Strength Training at 9:00am at BIC Center, while parents with little ones have Babies and Toddlers Mix-Up at the Library at 10:00. The pickleball crowd rallies at 10:00am at BIC Center too. The Elks Lodge is holding a veterans lunch at noon. Veterans and their spouses/partner are invited But Tuesday evening’s the real excitement with “Let’s Get Quizzical!” – trivia night at 6:00pm. You’ll need to register your team ahead of time at store.biccenter.org, maximum six teammates, and bring a dish to share if you can. It’s BYOB, so come ready to think, eat, and maybe celebrate those brilliant answers!
Wednesday keeps our seniors entertained with BI Senior Advisory Committee BINGO at 1:00pm at the BIC Center. Athletes take note – boys basketball has their first practice at 3:30pm after school. Artists, your moment is 5:00pm at the BIC Center for “Time for Art.”
Thursday continues the active theme with Pickleball at 10:00am and Senior Tai Chi also at 10:00am, both at BIC Center. Women’s Bible Study meets at BI Christian Church at the same time. Evening brings Burger & a Beer at the Shamrock at 5:00pm – perfect way to slide into the weekend.
Friday looks festive! Start with Chair Strength Training at 9:00am, also, Senior + Vets Coffee & Donuts, also at 9:00am at BIC Center. More Pickleball at 10:00am, then the big community gathering – COA Thanksgiving Lunch at 11:30am at BIC Center. Friday evening brings our monthly spotlight event: BIC Center Open Mic & Karaoke at 6:00pm, hosted by local favorite Herb Ledbetter. Got a song, poem, or joke you’ve been keeping to yourself? This is your chance to shine. 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 serves up variety: Fiero Code Club at 1:00pm for the tech-minded, then movie magic at BIC Center. “KPop Demon Hunters” starts at 3:00pm – yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like – followed by “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” at 6:00pm. Between films, treat yourself to Prime Rib Night at the Shamrock at 5:00pm. Sunday Services BI Christian Church 10 a.m. Holy Cross Church 12:15 p.m. Sunday also offers something for book lovers: “Books and Brew” at 4:00pm at Whiskey Point Brewery, where we’re discussing “The Bear” by Andrew Krivak. Grab your free copy at the library – perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon with fellow readers. Sunday is also the Harold Lounsberry Annual Hunter’s Dinner at the Shamrock at 6:00pm.
Looking ahead to highlights for next week…
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NAME OF DAY: The BIC Center Name of the Day is Cody. If that’s your name, come on into the BIC Center to pick out a free drink of your choice.
BIRTHDAYS: Today Andrew Crandall, Maggie McCafferty, Josh Koziej and Bryan Ballard So happy birthday to Andrew, Maggie, Josh and Bryan, and if we missed you on the list, Happy Birthday to you from everyone at WVBI and your Beaver Island Community Center! |
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TRAFFIC: No delays inbound or outbound to the airports. The island beltway is running smoothly with no bridge delays. But, let’s be careful out there—especially in the school zone. |
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On this date in 1969 “Sesame Street” marked a turning point in children’s educational TV. The show combined entertainment and learning for preschoolers, reaching a global audience and addressing evolving social issues. • Created by Joan Ganz Cooney with the aim of preparing underprivileged children for kindergarten |
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is Improvident is a formal word used to describe something that does not foresee or provide for the future, especially with regard to money. An improvident relationship, habit, or practice is financially unwise or impractical. // The directors were blasted at the committee hearing for their improvident use of public money. |
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Monday… |
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Here’s a thought for the day – Teach yourself how to think, not what to think. |
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On a lighter note…if you own a shovel then you know what a ground breaking invention is! |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Monday, November 10th, 2025. I’m Greg Doig 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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Monday A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 7am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Monday Night A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind around 15 mph. Veterans Day A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Tuesday Night A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Wednesday Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Wednesday Night A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy. Thursday A chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy. Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Friday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Saturday A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Breezy. Saturday Night Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy. Sunday A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy.
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Fire Danger Level on the Island set at Low. AQI this morning 6:38 a.m. was 0. |
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Out on the Big Drink… |
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Monday N wind 10 to 20 kt. Scattered snow showers. A chance of waterspouts. Waves 1 to 3 ft. Monday Night NNW wind 15 to 20 kt becoming W after midnight. Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Waves 1 to 3 ft. Veterans Day W wind 15 to 25 kt becoming SSW in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 kt. A slight chance of rain and snow before 9am, then rain likely. Waves 2 ft building to 7 ft. Tuesday Night WNW wind 20 to 25 kt, with gusts as high as 30 kt. Rain likely, mainly after midnight. Waves 4 to 6 ft. Wednesday WNW wind 20 to 25 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. Rain likely. Waves around 4 ft. |
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Water Temperature: No report from Little Traverse Bay. The North Lake Michigan buoy southwest of Gull is reporting 53 with 1.5-foot seas. Mid Lake Michigan photo at time shown. Provided by NWS |
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Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org |
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Coming up in today’s Community Calendar Report:
Those stories plus a look at this date in history, Saturday movies, birthdays, a word of the day and a bad joke…all after a global and national news update from FSN. [timecheck] |
