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Community Calendar Report for Thursday, February 26th, 2026.
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First some news…
The US Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday the 24th, in a legal dispute between Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Enbridge Energy over the fate of the Line 5 pipeline. The dispute centers on whether a 30-day deadline for moving the case to federal court is firm or flexible, with potential implications for the pipeline’s future and state regulation of the fossil fuel industry. While the Supreme Court deliberates, Enbridge continues to pursue permits for a proposed tunnel to house the pipeline.
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.
Thursday
Read for the Record day is today, featuring the book “See Marcus Grow” by Marcus Bridgewater. Copies are available at the library.
9:00 The 5th Annual BI Children’s Dental Health Clinic is open to all school-age children.
10:00 am Pickleball at BIC Center
10:00 am Senior Tai Chi at BIC Center
10:00 am Women’s Bible Study at the Christian Church
5:00 pm Burger & a Beer at the Shamrock
5:00 pm Pickleball at BIC Center
7:00 pm Euchre Night at WPBC [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
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.
[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 Lilyonna. 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: Mike Sowa and Veronica Bigelow are celebrating. Happy Birthday to Mike and Veronica 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 1993 A terrorist bomb exploded in the World Trade Center parking garage, killing six, injuring over 1,000, and causing significant damage.
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day Knackered is an adjective mostly used informally in British English to mean “very tired or exhausted.”
// Unfortunately, I was too knackered after work to join them for dinner.
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Thursday…
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On a lighter note… I can’t wait until I’m a grownup was probably the dumbest thing I ever said!
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Thursday, February 26th, 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 0.
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Today
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Tonight
A chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 30 by 4am. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
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Air Quality Index at 6:00 this morning was 0.
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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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