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Community Calendar Report for Tuesday, February 17th, 2026.
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First some news…
Pioneer shipwreck hunter Paul Ehorn discovered the Lac La Belle, a passenger steamer lost in Lake Michigan in 1872. Ehorn, with the help of fellow wreck hunter Ross Richardson, narrowed down the search grid using new historical clues. The 217-foot ship, remarkably intact, will be documented in a 3D photogrammetry model before the location is released.
The Beaver Island Wildlife Club is hosting the annual Lake Genesereth Ice Fishing Tournament on Saturday, February 21st. The festivities start at “first light” at the Lake G. boat launch (bait provided) and lunch will be provided at noon (donations of food are welcome—if you want to make a dish to share, please contact Levi Connor). There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes for pike and bluegill with separate adult and kids categories (and everyone’s favorite—a special prize for the smallest pike!). Weigh-in is at 6:00 pm. Even if you don’t fish, come on out and enjoy the beauty of Lake G. in the winter!
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..
Meetings
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
6:00 pm Beaver Island AA Meeting
Tuesday
1:30 pm Beaver Island Waste Management Committee Peaine Twp Hall
2:15 pm Homeschool meet up Library
4:00 pm BIA Board Meeting BICC
5:30 pm Peaine Township Board Meeting
Thursday
10:00 am Peaine Township Coffee, Conversation, and Community Session at the Hall
4:30 pm Beaver Island District Library Board Meeting
4:30 pm Beaver Island Telecommunications Advisory Committee Meeting at BICC
On the fun front today…
In our Dark Skies, visit dark sky island dot org.
Tuesday
Dark Sky Event: Quarter Moon and Partial Annular Eclipse. February’s new moon will fall at 12:01 UTC on February 17, 2026. That’s 6:01 a.m. CST. New moons rise and set with the sun.
10:00 am Babies and Toddlers Mix-Up at Library
10:00 am Pickleball at BIC Center
10:30 am Chair Strength Training at BIC Center
Wednesday
1:00 pm BI Senior Advisory Committee BINGO BIC Center
3:00 pm BOBI book club discussion Library
5:00 pm Time for Art at BIC Center
7:00 pm Dark Sky Event: Mercury at Greatest elongation
Thursday
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 BI 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
Friday Schedule:
9:00 a.m. – Senior & Vets Coffee & Donuts
10:00 a.m. – Pickleball at BIC Center
10:30 am Chair Strength Training BIC Center
6:00 pm BIC Center Open Mic + Karaoke
[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
Annual Lake Geneserath Ice Fishing Tournament
1:00 pm Fiero Code Club
3:00 pm Movie A Ballerina’s Tale at BIC Center
G | 1h 25min | Documentary
A feature documentary on African American ballerina Misty Copeland that examines her prodigious rise and a potentially career-ending injury, alongside themes of race and body image in the elite ballet world.
5:00 pm Prime Rib Night
6:00 pm Movie Summer of Soul at BIC Center
PG-13 | 1h 58min | Documentary, Music, History
Documentary about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, which celebrated African-American music and culture and promoted Black pride and unity.
[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…
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Today’s BIC Center Name of the Day is Margaux. 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: Bob Dooley
Happy Birthday to Bob 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 1801, Thomas Jefferson, with extensive political experience, was elected the third US president, marking the first peaceful transfer of power between political parties.
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day
Abdicate usually means “to renounce a position of power, such as a throne, high office, dignity, or function.” It can also mean “to fail to do what is required by (a duty or responsibility).”
// I know many challenges lie ahead, but I take this role on willingly, and will not abdicate my responsibility.
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Tuesday…
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On a lighter note… I could never get good WIFI on my farm. So l moved the router to the barn and now I get a stable connection
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Tuesday, February 17th, 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 133.
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Today
Areas of dense fog after 1pm. Areas of dense freezing fog before 1pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow showers before 1am, then snow showers and freezing rain between 1am and 5am, then snow showers, freezing rain, and sleet after 5am. Steady temperature around 30. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers, freezing rain, and sleet before 1pm, then snow showers and freezing rain likely. Steady temperature around 29. Windy, with an east wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with an east wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Breezy, with an east wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.
Friday
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
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Air Quality Index at 6:00 this morning was 133.
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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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Community Calendar Report For Tuesday, February 17, 2026
