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Community Calendar Report for Wednesday, February 11th, 2026.
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First some news…
Hayes Township Data Center Moratorium – Hayes Township, just north of Charlevoix, passed a moratorium on data centers yesterday (February 10, 2026). The township board took this proactive step despite having no current proposals from data center developers. The decision came after significant public comment from residents both in person and via Zoom.
Summer Concert Series Submissions – The City of Charlevoix is accepting submissions for their 2026 “Live on the Lake” summer concert series through February 23, 2026. Concerts will run Thursdays from August 6 – September 10, with a special Jazz Series September 3-5 at the Odmark Performance Pavilion in East Park.
Travis Tritt Concert – Country music star Travis Tritt will headline the 120th annual Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair on August 26, 2026.
The Beaver Island Irish Heritage Group and the BIC Center have just announced a musical kick-off to Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations on the Island. Ben Traverse and Nick Veine will take the BIC Center stage Thursday, March 12th at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20, kids 17 and under get in free with an adult. There’ll be cabaret seating, do bring snacks, a meal and your own libations to get the party started. Tickets are on sale now at tickets dot bic center dot 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…
Saint James Township Board meets Today at 5:30. Their Public Woreks Committee meets Thursday at 10:00. A-A meets Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6:00. Locations and more details are in the calendar entires online. That’s it on the meeting front through the end of the week.
On the fun front today…
In our Dark Skies, visit dark sky island dot org.
 Wednesday, the Islanders boys squad heads up to Grand Marais for make-up games at 10:00. At school, Valentine Spirit Week continues. Students can wear anything red, white or pink. At the BIC Center, there’s BINGO at 1:00. At Peaine Township Hall there is Art Therapy at 3:00. And at 5:00 it’s Time for Art, at the BIC Center. This week the last of three sessions on making Madi Gras masks lead by Cindy Ricksgers.
Thursday its is Duo Day for Valentine Spirit Week at school. Dress as your favorite duo or couple. Women’s Bible Study is on at 10:00 at the Christian Church. There’s Pickleball at the BIC Center at 10:00 in the Theater and over at Peaine Township Hall, Cardio Drumming also at 10:00. Also at 10:00 up in the Hangout there’s Senior Tai Chi. Thursday evening, there’s more Pickleball. That’s right: end of day Pickleball starting at 5:00 in the Theater at the BIC Center. Afterwards, you can grab the burger & a beer special at the Shamrock starting at 5:00, and its Euchre Night down at Whiskey Point Brewing. Cards hit the table at 7:00.
[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, the Islanders Basketball squads head up to Lake State for the Northern Lights League tournament play. They’ll be away through Saturday. At school, Valentine Spirit Week continues with a wear your school colors day. On the Island, Senior + Vets Coffee & Donuts is at the BIC Center from 9:00 to 11:00. There’s Pickleball at 10:00 and Chair Strength Training at 10:30.
[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 Fiero Code Club is on at the library at 1:00. There are two movies showing at the BIC Center, both takes on Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. The 3:00 show is Gnomeo & Juliet. Separated by a garden fence and a feud, are blue gnomes on one side and red gnomes on the other. This doesn’t stop blue Gnomeo and red Juliet from falling in love with each other. Do they have a future together?
It’s rated PG. At 6:00 Leonardo DiCaprio is opposite Claire Danesit’s in a modern take on the play. It’s a modern take on the classic story set in the hip modern suburb of Verona but retaining Shakespeare’s original dialogue. It’s rated PG-13. And, remember, Saturdays are 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, 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 Javier. 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: Pete LoDico, Allyson Selby and Kevin Stipp are celebrating. Happy Birthday to Pete, Allyson and Kevin 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 1858 In southern France, Marie-Bernarde Soubirous, a 14-year-old French peasant girl, first claims to have seen the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ and a central figure in the Roman Catholic religion. The apparitions, which totaled 18 before the end of the year, occurred in a grotto of a rock promontory near Lourdes, France. Marie explained that the Virgin Mary revealed herself as the Immaculate Conception, asked that a chapel be built on the site of the vision, and told the girl to drink from a fountain in the grotto, which Marie subsequently discovered by digging into the earth.
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Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day Tabula RasaIn general use, tabula rasa refers to something existing in an original pristine state. In philosophy, tabula rasa refers to the mind in its hypothetical primary blank or empty state before receiving outside impressions.
// The apartment was only just renovated, and everything is clean and white; it’s a tabula rasa, ready for a new occupant.
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Wednesday…
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On a lighter note…
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Wednesday, February 10th, 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…] Radar at 7:00 this morning shows no precipitation on the island or over in Charlevoix. There was a little band of snow north northeast of us in the U-P, but that was it.
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Air Quality Index at 5:00 this morning was 0.
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Wednesday
Scattered snow showers, mainly between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Isolated snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Washington’s Birthday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
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Air Quality Index at 5:00 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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Community Calendar Report For Wednesday, February 11, 2026
