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Community Calendar Report for Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026.
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First some news…
March typically marks the start of maple syrup production in northern Michigan, and sugarbushes are gearing up for the 2026 season even after several difficult years. Michigan ranks fifth nationally in maple acreage, tap numbers, tap yield and overall syrup output, usually producing around 200,000 gallons annually. Recent seasons, however, have been challenging in 2024, warmer temperatures shortened the crucial freeze–thaw period, cutting production to about 200,000 gallons from 205,000 in 2023, and a devastating late-March ice storm last year damaged many sugarbushes, knocking down limbs and infrastructure. Some producers are still rebuilding or sitting out this season, while others hope that a more typical winter and steadier sap runs will restore yields and bring visitors back to maple open houses and tours across the region.
A total lunar eclipse, sometimes called a Blood Moon, occurred on this early morning March 3rd, with the Moon appearing orange-red due to Earth’s atmosphere scattering sunlight. The eclipse was best viewed in western North America, Central America, and the western part of South America. The eclipse peaked in the early morning hours on Tuesday, March 3rd, with totality occurring around 6:04–7:02 a.m. US Eastern Time.
Ticket sales for the 2026 Warblers on the Water events, May 22-25, will begin this week in March. The festival will feature new field trips to celebrate Great Lakes Islands biodiversity.
America 250 Writing Challenge seeks submissions on America 250, with selected works compiled into a book. Visit the library for more details.
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..
Tuesday
5:00pm Peaine Township Planning Commission at the Peaine Twp Hall
On the fun front today…
In our Dark Skies there are plenty of events listed this week, visit dark sky island dot org.
Tuesday
10:00am Babies and Toddlers Mix-Up at the Library
10:00am Pickleball at BIC Center
10:30am Chair Strength Training at the BIC Center
2:15pm Homeschool meet up at the Library
Wednesday
1:00pm BI Senior Advisory Committee BINGO at the BIC Center
5:00pm Time for Art at the BIC Center: Quilling with Lois Stipp
This simple rolled and manipulated paper technique goes back to the Victorian times. Under Lois’s skilled guidance, it will seem brand new!
Thursday
10:00am Pickleball at BIC Center
10:00am Women’s Bible Study at BI CHristian Church
10:30am Senior Tai Chi at the BIC Center
5:00pm Burger & a Beer at the Shamrock
5:00pm Pickleball at BIC Center
7:00pm 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 at the BIC Center
10:00am Pickleball at BIC Center
10:30am Chair Strength Training 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
1:00pm Fiero Code Club at the Library
3:00pm Zootopia 2 Movie BIC Center PG | 1h 50min | Animation, Comedy, Adventure
Detectives Judy and Nick go undercover in Zootopia to solve a case involving a mysterious reptile.
5:00pm Prime Rib Night at the Shamrock
6:00pm Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Movie BIC Center PG-13 | 1h 44m | Supernatural Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Abby reconnects with animatronic friends at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, uncovering dark secrets and unleashing horror.
[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.
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Today’s BIC Center Name of the Day is Caylee. 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: Linda Troutman and if we missed you on the list Happy Birthday to you too from everyone at the BIC Center and WVBI. [Some may no longer be with us, but we still honor and remember each person named]
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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 1887 Anne Sullivan begins teaching Helen Keller, who was blind and deaf, using innovative techniques. Keller thrived, graduated from college, and became a renowned lecturer and activist.
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is Speel – A spiel is a rapid speech that someone has frequently delivered, typically aimed at persuading people to purchase something or agree to a particular action.
For instance, the founder delivered a lengthy spiel outlining the advantages of joining the running club.
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Tuesday…
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On a lighter note… How does a cucumber become a pickle?
It goes through a jarring experience. |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Tuesday, March 3rd, 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 4:00 this morning was 24.
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Tuesday
A chance of flurries between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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Air Quality Index at 4:00 this morning was 24.
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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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