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First some news… Downstate, Federal agents say two 20-year-old men from Dearborn plotted a terror attack targeting LGBTQ+ bars in Ferndale. Prosecutors say Momed Ali and Majed Mahmoud practiced with high-powered weapons, stockpiled ammunition, and were inspired by ISIS extremism. The FBI uncovered encrypted chats and seized rifles, vests, and cameras. Both men face terrorism-related gun charges and remain in custody. Meantime, the FBI now says the September 28th attack on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc was a targeted hate crime driven by the shooter’s anti-Mormon beliefs. Investigators say Thomas Jacob Sanford killed four people and injured nine before being shot by police. The FBI confirms his motive stemmed from hostility toward the Mormon faith. On the Island, the Tunes Music program has opened their own space after launching their music education program at the school and BIC Center. Called the Tunes Music Studio, it’s in the old real estate office next to the Hardware. Funding for the project came from C-#-F and some anonymous donors. Lesson start there in January.
The new Tunes Music Studio will begin offering lessons in January. Image from Tunes video on Facebook North Central Michigan College has been named one of just 200 schools eligible for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence — the nation’s top honor for two-year colleges. The recognition highlights NCMC’s strong student success, retention, and transfer rates. President David Roland Finley says the naming affirms the college’s mission to create pathways to opportunity for every student. Winners will be announced in 2027.
NCMC campus graced by fall colors. Photo provided by NCMC The News-Review reports that Harbor Springs City Manager Victor Sinadinoski is stepping down after six years of service. He submitted his resignation October 28 and will leave office December 16. He says it’s simply the right time for him and his family. On the Old Mission Peninsula, a group of wineries is offering a settlement after winning nearly $50 million in damages against Peninsula Township over unconstitutional zoning rules. The Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula say they want clear regulations for outdoor events, noise, and capacity limits — not just money. They argue updated rules will help small farms stay viable. The township could take up the proposal within the next few weeks. In T-C, Grand Traverse County is exploring a partnership with North Sky Raptor Sanctuary to build a new wildlife rehabilitation and education center at Camp Greilick. The Traverse Ticker says plans include bird enclosures, a flight pen, trails, and public programs. North Sky, now based in Interlochen, treats injured birds from 29 counties and could bring its successful rehab and education work to a larger audience. |
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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… 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. Wednesday, is a day off for BICS students. There’s bingo at the BIC Center at 1:00 in the Hangout and Wednesday evening, It’s Time for Art at 5:00 at the BIC Center. This week the session is on custom painted flower pots. At the library at 7:00, there’s a session on how to publish your own book lead by Acacia Warmerdam, island author of the Amazon best seller The Girl Who Sleeps in the Moon. And at 9:00 there’s a special on the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald on channel 9 and Fox Local. Highlights for the rest of the week include… Thursday, at 10:00, there’s pickleball in the theater and Tai Chi is in the Hangout both at the BIC Center and there is Women’s Bible Study at the Christian Church. 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. In our Dark Skies tonight and tomorrow night, the waning gibbous moon will be surrounded by Jupiter and the bright stars Capella, Betelgeuse and Aldebaran. You can see them through dawn the next morning. And, though it is fading Commet Lemmon is still visible with binoculars. There’s more info at Dark Sky Island dot org. Friday, gets underway with Senior + Vets Coffee + Donuts is on at the BIC Center from 9:00 to 11:00. Also on Friday at 9:00, there’s a Medicare review session…a look at changes made in what is commonly known as the Big Beautiful Bill…in the Welcome Center and Chair Strength Training in the Hangout. At 11:00 vets who have ordered a veteran’s day meal from C-O-A can pick that up at the municipal airport. [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, there’s another Medicare review session at the BIC Center at 10:00. at the library at 1:00 plus Fiero Coding club activities, too. Movies at the BIC Center are The Minecraft Movie at 3:00. It’s rated PG and shows at 3:00. At 6:00 its Famous Last Words, a documentary on Dr. Jane Goodall, the famous primatologist who just passed away. She shares intimate memories and unpublished stories about her life and scientific work. It’s rated TV-G. 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 Christian Church at 10:00 and Mass at Holy Cross at 12:15. Looking ahead to highlights for next week… Tonight it’s all you can eat pizza and salad night at the Shamrock from 5:00 to 7:00. |
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NAME OF DAY: The BIC Center Name of the Day is Debra. If that’s your name, come on into the BIC Center today to pick out a free drink of your choice. BIRTHDAYS: John Robert, Eric Hodgson and Jimmy Cull are celebrating today. Happy Birthday to Jimmy, Eric and John 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 1907, Russian immigrant brothers Ben and Perry Feigenson launch a new line of pop in Detroit — made from their own cake frosting recipes. Their first flavors: grape, fruit punch, and strawberry, later known as Redpop. Because “Feigenson” wouldn’t fit on a bottle, they shortened it to “Faygo.” The brand grows alongside the city — advertised at Tiger games, loved by locals, and even celebrated by the hip hop band Insane Clown Posse who include “Faygo showers” as part of their live shows. Now owned by National Beverage, Faygo is still made in Detroit — where it remains pop… not soda.
Faygo on a brick wall. Image from Michigan Day by Day |
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is spontaneous (adjective) [spahn-TAY-nee-us]. It means doing or saying something naturally, suddenly, and without planning. A spontaneous person acts in the moment, simply because it feels right. The word comes from the Latin sponte, meaning “of one’s free will.” English philosopher Thomas Hobbes used it back in 1654 to describe voluntary actions — things we do by our own choice. Today, it’s the spark behind unplanned adventures, sudden laughter, and moments that just happen. |
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Tuesday… |
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Here’s a thought for the day from long-time C-B-S news anchor Walter Cronkite, who was born on this day in 1916: “The profession of journalism ought to be about telling people what they need to know – not what they want to know.” |
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On a lighter note… What did Winnie the Pooh say to his agent? “Show me the honey!” |
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Tuesday, November 4th, 2025. I’m Kevin Boyle 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 Increasing clouds, with a high near 54/55. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tonight Rain, mainly after 1am. Low around 44/43. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Wednesday Rain, mainly before 1pm. Steady temperature around 46. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 38/34. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Thursday Partly sunny, with a high near 50/52. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Thursday Night Showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 42/38. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Friday Showers. High near 51/53. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Friday Night A chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31/28. Blustery. Saturday A chance of rain and snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41/43. Saturday Night Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 32/27. Sunday Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39/41. Breezy. Sunday Night A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28/25. Blustery. Monday A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38/40. |
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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 WNW wind 10 to 15 kt becoming WSW in the afternoon. Increasing clouds. Waves 1 to 3 ft. Wednesday E wind 10 to 20 kt becoming NW in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 kt. Rain, mainly before noon. Waves 1 ft building to 4 ft. Thursday NW wind around 10 kt becoming S in the afternoon. Partly sunny. 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 53 with nine-to-11-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: Federal agents uncover a terror plot targeting LGBTQ+ bars in metro Detroit. The FBI also confirms a deadly Michigan church attack was fueled by anti-Mormon hate. Plus, a new home for music education right here on the Island, high honors for North Central Michigan College, and a raptor sanctuary may soon soar into Grand Traverse County. 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] |
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Today’s featured image: Sign outside the new Tunes Music studio where lesson begin in January. Image from Tunes Facebook post |
