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Community Calendar Report for Wednesday, October 28th, 2026.
Photo by Greg Doig
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First some news…
The
Great Lakes region may experience a winter season characterized by warmer-than-average temperatures and reduced snowfall in certain areas.
The outlook for the 2026-27 winter season is not unanimous, as three distinct long-range forecasts provide varying perspectives on expected temperature, precipitation, and snowfall patterns.
The potential influence of El Niño is identified as a factor that could shape the upcoming winter conditions in the Great Lakes region. (Source USA Today Network by Brandi Anderson)
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) identified a bovine tuberculosis-positive cattle herd in Alcona County during routine surveillance testing within the state’s Modified Accredited Zone.
Officials have launched an epidemiological investigation and are utilizing whole genome sequencing to determine the source of the infection and identify potential additional cases.
MDARD continues to manage the disease through cattle surveillance, movement regulations, and wildlife biosecurity, noting that bovine TB can transmit between the region’s white-tailed deer population and cattle.
Michigan has opened applications for the third round of the Universal FAFSA Challenge, a program designed to increase financial aid completion rates among graduating high school seniors .
Key Details
Application Window: School districts and public school academies can apply starting
October 27 .
Purpose: The challenge provides funding to help schools integrate FAFSA completion into their standard post-high school preparation .
Goal: To support schools in building systems that help families navigate the financial aid process and access available resources for postsecondary education. go to
Michigan.gov/MiLEAP.
Photo from wreathsacrossamerica.org
Finally, a reminder about the Friends of Beaver Island AmVets and their Wreaths Across America campaign, which places wreaths on the graves of vets for the holidays. Seventeen dollars will cover one wreath or thirty-four gets three. Make checks payable to W-A-A
and mail to Box Eight, Beaver Island, to arrive before Thanksgiving, or donate online. to donate go to wreaths across America dot org and use the map to locate the Island. There’s a link in today’s script online.
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Now here’s a look at upcoming events on your Emerald Isle…
First, your meeting planner for the week…
A-A meets Thursday and Saturday at 6:00.
Locations and more details for meetings are in the calendar entries online.
On the fun front today…
Wednesday
American Mah Jongg starts at 10:00 in the BIC Center Hangout, followed by Afternoon Bingo at 1:00. At 5:00, Time for Art features pumpkin carving and decorating. Pumpkins and supplies are provided. It’s free for those sixty and older and five dollars for everyone else. Take your creation home or leave it for the BIC Center’s Halloween Pumpkin Walk.
Thursday
Women’s Bible Study starts at 10:00 at the Christian Church. Chair Yoga follows at 11:00 at the BIC Center. Burger and a Beer Night starts at 5:00 at the Shamrock. Euchre at Whiskey Point Brewing Company starts at 7:00.
Friday
At school, the annual grade school Halloween Costume Parade starts at 8:15 in the morning. Kids should arrive in costume, and parents should plan to take costumes home afterward. No toy weapons. The BIC Center’s fourth annual Pumpkin Walk runs from all day from 9:00 to 7:00. Senior and Veterans Coffee and Donuts runs from 9:00 to 11:00 in the lobby. Pickleball starts at 10:00 at Peaine Township Park, and Chair Strength Training follows at 10:30 in the BIC Center Hangout. Back at school, the Student Council’s Haunted Hallway runs from 6:00 to 7:00 for all students. Admission is one dollar for kindergarten through sixth grade and five dollars for seventh through twelfth. The older students’ admission includes an after-party from 7:00 to 9:00. Wear your costumes. Face painting is available for three dollars. Candy donations for the haunt can be dropped off this week at the school’s front desk during school hours.
Saturday
The BIC Center’s Pumpkin Walk continues from 11:00 to 7:00. The library’s Halloween party runs from 3:00 to 5:00, with spooky snacks, games and prizes. All are welcome. TUNES hosts a Halloween open house at its studio next to the hardware, with a look inside, cider and sweet treats. Trick-or-treaters can pick up treat bags from 4:30 to 7:30. Everyone is welcome. Trunk or Treat runs from 5:00 to 6:30 at the Gregg Fellowship Center. Prime Rib Night starts at 5:00 at the Shamrock. And, the annual Circle M Halloween Party starts at 8:00. Appetizers appreciated. Costumes encouraged but not required.
Sunday
The Episcopal Mission has services at 9:00 and the Christian Church at 10:00. Mass is at Holy Cross at 12:15.
Looking ahead to coming items of note…
Apex Insurance Services’ Medicare enrollment appointments, postponed because of fog, are now November 5th and 6th. Call 888-858-2739 to schedule. And, mark your calendars now for the Christmas Bazaar on Sunday November 8th from 11 to two at the G-F-C.
Winter is coming and so is Christmas. Get ready with the Annual Christmas Bazaar at the GFC on Sunday, November 8th from 11:00 to 2:00.
 Graphic from
Beaver
Island Christian Church
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Those are the highlights. Find a full listing of events at calendar dot W-V-B-I dot net.
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Today’s BIC Center Name of the Day is Scott. If that’s your name, come on down to the BIC Center today to pick out a free drink of your choice.
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On our Birthday List: On our list today are Piper Randall, Lindsey Pop and Larry Hanz.
Happy Birthday to Piper, Lindsey and Larry 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. There are no bridge delays but. Let’s be careful out there. Especially in the school zone.
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On this date in 1965 Construction is completed on the Gateway Arch, the 630-foot stainless-steel Gateway Arch in St. Louis commemorates the Louisiana Purchase and the city’s role in America’s westward expansion. Architect Eero Saarinen won the
design competition in 1947–48 but died in 1961, before construction began in 1963.
Photo from Greg Doig
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Our Merriam-Webster Word of the Day is Grotesque (adjective) describes something that is very strange or ugly in a way that is not normal or natural. It can also describe something that is extremely different from what is expected or usual.
// She opted for a scary Halloween costume, complete with a grotesque monster mask.
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Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Wednesday…
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Here’s a thought for the day from Proverbs 16:24 Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
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And on a lighter note… Why did the headless horseman start a business?
He wanted to be his own boss—he was tired of people telling him to get his head in the game!
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That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Wednesday, October 28th, 2026. I’m Greg Doig 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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WEATHER
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[Current Condition Report, then…]
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Today
Sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers before 2am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Low around 52. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could
gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers between 10am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
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Air Quality Index this morning is 37.
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Fire Danger: Low
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Out on the Big Drink…
Photo from the North Lake Michigan Buoy. Provided by the National
Data Buoy Center
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Today
S wind 10 to 15 kt becoming SW in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Thursday
WSW wind 10 to 20 kt becoming WNW in the morning. A slight chance of showers before 7am. Waves 5 ft subsiding to 2 ft.
Friday
W wind around 10 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
Saturday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
Sunday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Partly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
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Water Temps: 56 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. 56 in the Straits. Sleeping Bear and Little Traverse Bay not reporting.
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Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org
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