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Community Calendar Report for Thursday, October 30th, 2025. |
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First, some news…
New roundabout opened in Traverse City A new two-lane roundabout at the intersection of M-72 and M-22 in Traverse City officially opened to traffic on October 27. Final paving was completed on the $25.8 million project, which began in March. Some smaller tasks, including the installation of pedestrian-activated crosswalk signals, are expected to be finished by November 15.
Northern Michigan residents may face food insecurity as federal food benefits are set to expire on November 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown. The Supplemental Food Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is not providing benefits, leading to a significant increase in demand for services at food pantries in the region, such as the Father Fred Foundation in Traverse City.
As you make final plans for Halloween costumes, those headed out to trick or treat will want to note it will be a chilly evening and a little breezy. That’s according to the Gaylord National Weather Service office. There might be some drizzle, too, but no snow.
The C-O-A has special take-away hot roast beef meal planned for Island vets. It will be delivered to the municipal airport on November 7th. Sign up with a call to Dawn at 2124. Image from Charlevoix Commission on Aging |
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Now, here’s a look at events happening on your Emerald Isle…
First your meeting planner…
On the fun front today…
Thursday, at 9:00 in the morning the BIC Center Theater will open for a pumpkin walk. It’s the third annual bit of Halloween fun. You can bring a pumpkin in for display earlier in the week or, as we noted, carve one as part of time for art on Wednesday. At 10:00, Tai Chi is in the Hangout at the BIC Center and there is Women’s Bible Study at the Christian Church. Also at the Christian Church at 5:00, there’s Cantata Choir practice. Thursday evenings are Burger & a Beer Night at the Shamrock, plus Thursday Night is time for Euchre at Whiskey Point Brewery. Cards hit the table at 7:00.
It’s Pumpkin Walk time Thursday and Friday from 9:00 to 7:00 at the BIC Center. Image from WVBI Community Calendar
Highlights for the rest of the week include…
Friday, gets underway with Senior + Vets Coffee + Donuts is on at the BIC Center from 9:00 to 11:00. The pumpkin walk at the BIC Center will be open from 9:00 to 7:00. There’s outdoor Trunk or Treat at the GFC from 5:00 to 7:00. Tables will be supplied. The Elks will provide hot dogs and chips, and there will be cider. Also on Friday at 9:00, there’s Chair Strength Training in the Hangout at the BIC Center. [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, the B-I-C-S volleyball squad heads to Mackinaw City for tournament play. There’s a Halloween party at the library at 1:00 plus Fiero Coding club activities, too. Movies at the BIC Center are E.T. The Extra-Terrestril at 3:00. It’s the Spielberg classic in digitally restored glory. It’s rated PG-13 and shows at 3:00. At 6:00 get ready for an All Saints Day scare with the new thriller Presence. It’s rated R. And it’s 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, Jackson Smith and Steve Girbach are in with Songs from the Trail. 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 the Christian Church at 10:00, and Mass at Holy Cross at 12:15. And at 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning we fall back to Standard time, so plan on a long early-winter’s night nap.
Looking ahead to highlights for next week…
Monday, the BICS volleyball squad heads to M-H-S-A-A District Finals (assuming the qualify). it’s all you can eat pizza and salad night at the Shamrock from 5:00 to 7:00.
Tuesday, there’s Chair Strength Training at the BIC Center at 9:00. Pickleball is now inside at the BIC Center at 10:00, and Babes and Toddlers mix it up at the library at 10:00. In our dark skies, the Southern Taurids peak November 4th and 5th—few meteors, but big, bright fireballs that light up the night sky. Look for them to the south-southeast. |
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NAME OF DAY: The BIC Center Name of the Day is Jay. If that’s your name, come on into the BIC Center today to pick out a free drink of your choice.
BIRTHDAYS: Izzabella DeLaat, Katie Johnson, Peterson Haak, Kenny Gilfillan and Hank Doig are celebrating today. Happy Birthday to Izzabella, Katie, Peterson, Kenny and Hank 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 1938 Orson Welles’ realistic radio dramatization of a Martian invasion of Earth—is broadcast on the radio. Welles was only 23 years old when his Mercury Theater company decided to update H.G. Wells’ 19th-century science fiction novel The War of the Worlds for national radio. Despite his age, Welles had been in radio for several years, most notably as the voice of “The Shadow” in the hit mystery program of the same name. “War of the Worlds” was not planned as a radio hoax, and Welles had little idea of how legendary it would eventually become.
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is Truculent describes a person who is easily annoyed and eager to argue or fight. It can also describe the mood or attitude of such a person. // The approach of multiple deadlines had put me in a truculent mood, and I could tell my colleagues were avoiding me.
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Thursday… |
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Here’s a thought for the day from Orson Welles, When people accept breaking the law as normal, something happens to the whole society. |
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On a lighter note…Believe in yourself even when no one else will. Which some believe this was written by Sasquatch aka Big Foot |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Thursday, October 30th, 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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Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. East wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Friday A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. North wind around 15 mph. Friday Night A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind around 15 mph. Saturday A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. North wind around 10 mph. Saturday Night A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Sunday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy. Sunday Night A chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Windy. Monday A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy. Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy. Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Wednesday A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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Fire Danger Level on the Island set at Low. AQI this morning 7:00 a.m. was 10. |
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Out on the Big Drink… |
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Today N wind 5 to 10 kt. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less. Tonight N wind 10 to 15 kt. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Friday N wind around 15 kt. A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Waves around 2 ft. Friday Night N wind 10 to 15 kt. A chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Saturday N wind around 10 kt. A chance of showers. Waves 1 ft or less. Saturday Night NNW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming W after midnight. A chance of showers before 1am. Waves 1 ft or less.
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Water Temperature: No report from Little Traverse Bay.The North Lake Michigan buoy southwest of Gull is reporting 56 with two-to-three-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:
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Today’s featured image: It’s Pumpkin Walk time Thursday and Friday from 9:00 to 7:00 at the BIC Center. Image from WVBI Community Calendar |
