Community Calendar Report for Friday, September 4th, 2026

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Our Irish Féile returns in 2026, with plans to make it the best ever. Mark your calendar and save the date. September 11th and 12th
Why Beaver Island for a celebration of Irish-American culture? The Island has long been known as “America’s Emerald Isle”. It is the only Island in the United States where immigrants left an Island in Ireland and came to an Island in Lake Michigan. Many of those original people from Arranmore Island, County Donegal, Ireland have descendants who still live on Beaver Island. Back in the day, house parties were very popular on the Island. At the parties the unique Irish musical legacy was carried on. Pat Bonner who played the fiddle, Johnny Green, Dominick Gallagher and others who remembered the songs from Ireland. In later years, we had Jewell Gillespie, Barry Pischner and Edward Palmer along with Glen McDonough. The music continues on with Edward’s children, and Jewell’s son, Danny and daughter, Cindy Cushman have kept up the tradition of singing Irish music. The Island is long steeped in Irish History and music so join us in celebrating our unique Island and dance the weekend away.
Learn more at irishfeile.com. Get tickets at irishfeile.com/buy-tickets/.
This week ahead brings the Arranmore Pipe Band back to Beaver Island all the way from Ireland. Please join us in giving them a warm welcome on September 10th, 2026. They will be taking the 10:30 a.m. ferry departure from Charlevoix, arriving at approximately 12:30 p.m.”
Now, let’s see what’s coming up around our Emerald Isle…
First up, here’s your meeting planner…
A-A meets Saturday at 6:00. Beaver Island Christian Church
And that wraps up the meetings for this week. You’ll find locations and more details in the online calendar.
Now, let’s get to the fun stuff happening today…
Friday, Sep 4
8:30 a.m. Senior + Vets Coffee & Donuts @ Beaver Island Community Center
⚬ 9:30 AM – Chair Strength Training @ BIC Center
7:30pm | BIC Center Theater
Join Carl Acuff Jr. for an evening of timeless American music spanning country, gospel, classic rock, and beloved standards. Tickets are $30 store.biccenter.org
[On the radio, start your weekend with our Friday-night lineup! After the 6:00 news, Rich Appel spins top-forty favorites from the ’70s on “That Thing with Rich Appel.” At 9:00, “The Titus Jennings Experience” brings you music from across the genres. Then, at 11:00, unwind with Marilyn Rea Beyer and “The Midnight Special,” featuring music, farce comedy, and a late-night escape.]
Saturday, Sep 5
⚬ 10:00 AM – Artisan Market at the Point @ Whiskey Point Lighthouse
1:00 p.m. Join family and friends to celebrate the life of Jo Lynne Anderson at Graveside Service at Holy Cross Cemetery  followed by a Memorial Gathering at the Eager Beaver Clean & Store Pole Barn at 2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. Mass @ Holy Cross Catholic Church
⚬ 5:00 PM – Prime Rib Night @ Shamrock Bar & Restaurant
⚬ 7:00 PM – Pickleball Outdoors @ Peaine Township Park
[On the radio Saturday, Sheri Timsak gets things rolling with “Country Classics” at 5:00. At 7:00, Adam Pettigrew takes you back to the best of the ’80s and ’90s with “The Mix Tape”—that’s a 120-minute TDK cassette for those in the know. Mark Beltaire comes aboard at 9:00 with “Rockin’ the Boat,” then keeps things going at 10:00 with “The Blues Cruise.” Cousin Dan rounds out the night with “The Too Good Radio Show” at 11:00.]
Sunday
 ⚬ 9:00 AM – St. James Episcopal Mission Sunday Worship @ St. James Episcopal Mission
⚬ 10:00 AM – Beaver Island Christian Church Worship @ Beaver Island Christian Church
⚬ 12:15 PM – Sunday Mass @ Holy Cross Catholic Church
1:00 p.m. The Amik Center and The Terri Bussey Exhibit Room will be open to the public with a member of the Amik Circle Society present for tours and discussions. Donations always welcome.
And looking ahead, here are a few highlights for next week…
Monday
10:00am COA Cardio Drumming
 Peaine Township Hal
11:00am COA Art Therapy
Peaine Township Hal
5:00pm Peaine Township Planning Commission
Peaine Township Hal
7:00pm Pickleball Outdoors
Peaine Township Park
Emerald Isle Irish Féile
Sep 11-12
Those are the highlights. Find a full listing of events at calendar dot W-V-B-I dot net.
Today’s BIC Center Name of the Day is Kris and Saturday Thea. If that’s your name, come on down to the BIC Center today to pick out a free drink of your choice.
On our Birthday List: Today Marilyn Duda, Jenni Timsak, Jackie Remus, Alyeana Grogan and Tim Chadwick. Saturday Trace Butler, Paul Welke, Brendyn Oliver, Ryan Duffing, Christie Perdue, Brian Schild and Shelly Myers. Sunday Joe McDonough and Sienna Anderson.
 and if we missed you on the list, Happy Birthday to you from everyone at the BIC Center and WVBI.
TRAFFIC: No delays inbound or outbound to the airports. The Island Beltway is running smoothly. There are no bridge delays. But, it is busy in town when the ferries arrive and there are lots of folks out hiking and biking. So, let’s be careful out there.
On this date in 1888  George Eastman patented the Kodak camera, revolutionizing photography with its ease of use and streamlined development process. The compact, lightweight camera, designed for novice photographers, featured a preloaded roll of film and a simple operation. Eastman’s innovation transformed photography from a specialized profession into a popular pastime.
 Original Kodak, 1888 | George Eastman invented flexible roll… | Flickr
 Photo from Flickr
Our Word of the Day is the Apiary – Apiary refers to a place where bees are kept, and especially a collection of hives or colonies of bees kept for their honey.
// One of the best parts of having a beekeeper for a sister-in-law is getting fresh jars of local honey from the family apiary.
Now, to wrap up for this Bever Island Friday…
Here’s a thought for the day from George Eastman – Light makes photography. Embrace light. Admire it. Love it. But above all, know light. Know it for all you are worth, and you will know the key to photography.
On a lighter note, Why are photographers so mean? First they frame you, then they shoot you, and then they hang you on the wall.
That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Friday, September 4th, 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
[Current Condition Report, then…]
Friday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 11am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 72. East wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
 
 Air Quality Index at 7:44 was 31.
Fire Danger: High
Out on the Big Drink…
 Photos from Buoy Camera at station 45002
Photo from the North Lake Michigan Buoy. Provided by the National Data Buoy Center
Friday
E wind around 10 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 11am. Waves 1 ft or less.
Friday Night
E wind 5 to 10 kt. A slight chance of showers between midnight and 2am. Waves 1 ft or less.
Saturday
E wind around 10 kt. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
Saturday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly clear. Waves 1 ft or less.
Sunday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
Sunday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less.
Labor Day
S wind 5 to 10 kt becoming WSW in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
Monday Night
ENE wind 5 to 10 kt becoming SSE after midnight. Mostly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less.
Water Temps: 70 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. 70 at Sleeping Bear. 70 in Little Traverse Bay and in the Straits.
 
 
Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org
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Today’s featured image Protar’s Tomb photo by Greg Doig

Community Calendar Report for Thursday, September 3rd, 2026

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Lots of reporting yesterday across the internet about a dark-web shop briefly offered high-resolution scans of more than 153 million U.S. and Canadian driver’s licenses—front, back, even infrared and ultraviolet copies. Journalist Brian Krebs found his own license used as a free sample. Timestamps matched rental-car and dispensary scans. Reporting points to an ID-verification firm in New Orleans. The FBI’s New Orleans office opened an inquiry. The shop vanished after the story broke. If a clerk scanned your license in the last year, treat that image as exposed. Some steps you can take are to Freeze credit reports and watch your accounts.
Friday, September 4 | 7:30pm | BIC Center Theater
Join Carl Acuff Jr. for an evening of timeless American music spanning country, gospel, classic rock, and beloved standards. With more than four decades of performing experience and thousands of shows to his credit, Acuff brings a rich musical tradition and an engaging stage presence to every performance. Audiences can look forward to a memorable night of familiar favorites, heartfelt storytelling, and the enduring sounds of classic American music.
Message from BIBCO “As our season winds down, we are finishing strong with 24 new e-newsletter submissions! Thank you for your continued interest and support of BIBCO.
We are also thrilled to announce that September brings the Arranmore Pipe Band back to Beaver Island all the way from Ireland. Please join us in giving them a warm welcome on September 10th, 2026. They will be taking the 10:30 a.m. ferry departure from Charlevoix, arriving at approximately 12:30 p.m.”
Now, let’s see what’s coming up around our Emerald Isle…
First up, here’s your meeting planner…
A-A meets Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 6:00.
And that wraps up the meetings for this week. You’ll find locations and more details in the online calendar.
Now, let’s get to the fun stuff happening today…
Thursday, Sep 3
⚬ 10:00 AM – COA Cardio Drumming @ Peaine Township Hall
⚬ 10:00 AM – Women’s Bible Study @ Beaver Island Christian Church
⚬ 11:00 AM – COA Art Therapy @ Peaine Township Hall
⚬ 4:00 PM – Bocce Ball Weekly Roll @ Peaine Township Park
⚬ 5:00 PM – Burger & a Beer @ Shamrock Bar & Restaurant
Friday, Sep 4
8:30 a.m. Senior + Vets Coffee & Donuts @ Beaver Island Community Center
⚬ 9:30 AM – Chair Strength Training @ BIC Center
[On the radio, start your weekend with our Friday-night lineup! After the 6:00 news, Rich Appel spins top-forty favorites from the ’70s on “That Thing with Rich Appel.” At 9:00, “The Titus Jennings Experience” brings you music from across the genres. Then, at 11:00, unwind with Marilyn Rea Beyer and “The Midnight Special,” featuring music, farce comedy, and a late-night escape.]
Saturday, Sep 5
⚬ 10:00 AM – Artisan Market at the Point @ Whiskey Point Lighthouse
⚬ 1:00 PM – Remembering Jo Lynne Anderson @ Beaver Island Christian Church
4:00 p.m. Mass @ Holy Cross Catholic Church
⚬ 5:00 PM – Prime Rib Night @ Shamrock Bar & Restaurant
⚬ 7:00 PM – Pickleball Outdoors @ Peaine Township Park
⚬ 7:30 PM – Carl Acuff Jr. @ BIC Center $30
[On the radio Saturday, Sheri Timsak gets things rolling with “Country Classics” at 5:00. At 7:00, Adam Pettigrew takes you back to the best of the ’80s and ’90s with “The Mix Tape”—that’s a 120-minute TDK cassette for those in the know. Mark Beltaire comes aboard at 9:00 with “Rockin’ the Boat,” then keeps things going at 10:00 with “The Blues Cruise.” Cousin Dan rounds out the night with “The Too Good Radio Show” at 11:00.]
Sunday
 ⚬ 9:00 AM – St. James Episcopal Mission Sunday Worship @ St. James Episcopal Mission
⚬ 10:00 AM – Beaver Island Christian Church Worship @ Beaver Island Christian Church
⚬ 12:15 PM – Sunday Mass @ Holy Cross Catholic Church
1:00 p.m. The Amik Center and The Terri Bussey Exhibit Room will be open to the public with a member of the Amik Circle Society present for tours and discussions. Donations always welcome.
And looking ahead, here are a few highlights for next week…
Those are the highlights. Find a full listing of events at calendar dot W-V-B-I dot net.
Today’s BIC Center Name of the Day is Miles . If that’s your name, come on down to the BIC Center today to pick out a free drink of your choice.
On our Birthday List: Ryley Maudrie and Ken Zick and if we missed you on the list, Happy Birthday to you from everyone at the BIC Center and WVBI.
TRAFFIC: No delays inbound or outbound to the airports. The Island Beltway is running smoothly. There are no bridge delays. But, it is busy in town when the ferries arrive and there are lots of folks out hiking and biking. So, let’s be careful out there.
On this date in 1793 The American Revolution ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris, recognizing the independence of the United States and establishing its boundaries. The revolution began in 1775 with the colonists’ revolt against British rule and concluded with the British surrender at Yorktown in 1781.
 Treaty of Paris (1856) - Wikipedia
 Public Domain Photo Wikipedia
Our Word of the Day is the adjective Recalcitrant – is a formal word typically used to describe someone who stubbornly refuses to obey rules or orders. Recalcitrant can also describe something that is difficult to manage or operate.
// The magazine, aimed at parents and caregivers of young children, will include the latest in child development science as well as practical information, like tricks for persuading even the most recalcitrant toddler to cooperate.
Now, to wrap up for this Bever Island Thursday…
Here’s a thought for the day from Benjamin Franklin who wrote, “there never was a good war or a bad peace.”
On a lighter note, I built a model of Mount Everest and my son asked if it was to scale. “No,” I said. “It’s to look at.”
That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Thursday, September 3rd, 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
[Current Condition Report, then…]
Today
A slight chance of showers between 8am and 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 72. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Labor Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
 
 Air Quality Index at 6:51 was 32.
Fire Danger: High
Out on the Big Drink…
 Photos from Buoy Camera at station 45002
Photo from the North Lake Michigan Buoy. Provided by the National Data Buoy Center
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight
Chances for thunderstorm through the morning and again later in
the evening and overnight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Friday through Wednesday
Additional scattered storms will occur at times through the
upcoming holiday weekend.
Today
Variable winds 5 kt or less. A slight chance of showers between 7am and 8am. Patchy fog before 8am. Waves 1 ft or less.
Tonight
ENE wind 5 to 10 kt. A slight chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm. Waves 1 ft or less.
Friday
ENE wind around 10 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
Friday Night
E wind 5 to 10 kt. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less.
Saturday
E wind 5 to 10 kt becoming NE in the afternoon. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
Saturday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly clear. Waves 1 ft or less.
Sunday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
Sunday Night
ENE wind 5 to 10 kt becoming S after midnight. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less.
Labor Day
S wind 5 to 10 kt becoming W in the afternoon. Partly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
Water Temps: 70 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. 70 at Sleeping Bear. 70 in Little Traverse Bay and in the Straits.
 
 
Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org
Coming up in our Community Calendar Report…
Today’s featured image Eastern Shore at Wagner Campground photo by Greg Doig

Community Calendar Report for Tuesday, September 2nd, 2026

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The Michigan State Police have issued a warning regarding a delivery scam targeting customers of cell phone and electronic orders. The scammers, posing as representatives of Spectrum, instruct victims to return their devices promptly, alleging an error in the order.
In exchange for returning the device, the scammers provide a shipping label and gift card. However, this scam involves shipping the device to the scammers, leaving the customer liable for the shipping costs and vulnerable to identity theft.
Friday, September 4 | 7:30pm | BIC Center Theater
Join Carl Acuff Jr. for an evening of timeless American music spanning country, gospel, classic rock, and beloved standards. With more than four decades of performing experience and thousands of shows to his credit, Acuff brings a rich musical tradition and an engaging stage presence to every performance. Audiences can look forward to a memorable night of familiar favorites, heartfelt storytelling, and the enduring sounds of classic American music.448-2922
Now, let’s see what’s coming up around our Emerald Isle…
First up, here’s your meeting planner…
A-A meets Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 6:00.
And that wraps up the meetings for this week. You’ll find locations and more details in the online calendar.
Now, let’s get to the fun stuff happening today…
Wednesday, Sep 2
⚬ 1:00 PM – Afternoon Bingo @ Beaver Island Community Center
⚬ 4:00 PM – Amik Cultural Preservation Center Open @ Amik Cultural Preservation Center
⚬ 7:00 PM – Pickleball Outdoors @ Peaine Township Park
Thursday, Sep 3
⚬ 10:00 AM – COA Cardio Drumming @ Peaine Township Hall
⚬ 10:00 AM – Women’s Bible Study @ Beaver Island Christian Church
⚬ 11:00 AM – COA Art Therapy @ Peaine Township Hall
⚬ 4:00 PM – Bocce Ball Weekly Roll @ Peaine Township Park
⚬ 5:00 PM – Burger & a Beer @ Shamrock Bar & Restaurant
Friday, Sep 4
8:30 a.m. Senior + Vets Coffee & Donuts @ Beaver Island Community Center
⚬ 9:30 AM – Chair Strength Training @ BIC Center
[On the radio, start your weekend with our Friday-night lineup! After the 6:00 news, Rich Appel spins top-forty favorites from the ’70s on “That Thing with Rich Appel.” At 9:00, “The Titus Jennings Experience” brings you music from across the genres. Then, at 11:00, unwind with Marilyn Rea Beyer and “The Midnight Special,” featuring music, farce comedy, and a late-night escape.]
Saturday, Sep 5
⚬ 10:00 AM – Artisan Market at the Point @ Whiskey Point Lighthouse
⚬ 1:00 PM – Remembering Jo Lynne Anderson @ Beaver Island Christian Church
4:00 p.m. Mass @ Holy Cross Catholic Church
⚬ 5:00 PM – Prime Rib Night @ Shamrock Bar & Restaurant
⚬ 7:00 PM – Pickleball Outdoors @ Peaine Township Park
⚬ 7:30 PM – Carl Acuff Jr. @ BIC Center $30
[On the radio Saturday, Sheri Timsak gets things rolling with “Country Classics” at 5:00. At 7:00, Adam Pettigrew takes you back to the best of the ’80s and ’90s with “The Mix Tape”—that’s a 120-minute TDK cassette for those in the know. Mark Beltaire comes aboard at 9:00 with “Rockin’ the Boat,” then keeps things going at 10:00 with “The Blues Cruise.” Cousin Dan rounds out the night with “The Too Good Radio Show” at 11:00.]
Sunday
 ⚬ 9:00 AM – St. James Episcopal Mission Sunday Worship @ St. James Episcopal Mission
⚬ 10:00 AM – Beaver Island Christian Church Worship @ Beaver Island Christian Church
⚬ 12:15 PM – Sunday Mass @ Holy Cross Catholic Church
1:00 p.m. The Amik Center and The Terri Bussey Exhibit Room will be open to the public with a member of the Amik Circle Society present for tours and discussions. Donations always welcome.
And looking ahead, here are a few highlights for next week…
Those are the highlights. Find a full listing of events at calendar dot W-V-B-I dot net.
Today’s BIC Center Name of the Day is Bonnie. If that’s your name, come on down to the BIC Center today to pick out a free drink of your choice.
On our Birthday List: Mike Green, Penelope Markay and Kiley Pritchett and if we missed you on the list, Happy Birthday to you from everyone at the BIC Center and WVBI.
TRAFFIC: No delays inbound or outbound to the airports. The Island Beltway is running smoothly. There are no bridge delays. But, it is busy in town when the ferries arrive and there are lots of folks out hiking and biking. So, let’s be careful out there.
On this date in 1945 Japan surrendered to the Allies aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, ending World War II. The surrender followed the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the Allied demand for Japan’s unconditional surrender.
 
 Public Domain Photo
Our Word of the Day is the adjective Dissonant – typically describes music that is not in harmony, or sounds and notes that clash. In non-music contexts, dissonant describes things that clash by not being in agreement or by not fitting well together.
// The guitarist struck a dissonant chord.
Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Wednesday…
Here’s a thought for the day from Harry S. Truman who said, “There on that small piece of American soil anchored in Tokyo Harbor the Japanese have just officially laid down their arms.”
On a lighter note, paramedics were called to an airport to help a man passed out by the luggage carousel. By the time they arrived, he was slowly coming around.
That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Wednesday, September 2nd, 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
[Current Condition Report, then…]
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind around 5 mph becoming north in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Labor Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
 
 Air Quality Index at 7:25 was 61.
Fire Danger: High
Out on the Big Drink…
 
Photo from the North Lake Michigan Buoy. Provided by the National Data Buoy Center
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 11am and 2pm. Patchy fog between 9am and 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Labor Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Water Temps: 70 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. 70 at Sleeping Bear. 70 in Little Traverse Bay and in the Straits.
 
 
Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org
Coming up in our Community Calendar Report…
Today’s featured image Protar’sTomb photo by Greg Doig

Community Calendar Report For Tuesday, September 1st, 2026

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Michigan just put disc golf on the biggest stage.
Kensington Metropark in Milford hosted the 2026 PDGA World Championships on two courses — including Toboggan, the legendary layout Jim Kenner built for Worlds back in 2000.
When it ended, Silas Schultz won the Open title in a playoff over Rainers Balodis. Thirty thousand dollars for first.
Concord Academy Boyne, a tuition-free public charter school in Boyne City, has closed just days before the 2026-27 school year was set to begin. The closure affects about 100 families and 35 staff members. The school’s board cited ongoing financial struggles, including a failed short-term borrowing plan and mounting debts, as reasons for the shutdown. Despite efforts to balance the budget, the school was unable to sustain operations. Staff and families are now seeking new arrangements, with the board assisting in transferring student records and providing information on benefits for staff.
Now, let’s see what’s coming up around our Emerald Isle…
First up, here’s your meeting planner…
A-A meets Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 6:00.
And that wraps up the meetings for this week. You’ll find locations and more details in the online calendar.
Now, let’s get to the fun stuff happening today…
Tuesday, Sep 1
⚬ 9:30 AM – Chair Strength Training @ BIC Center
⚬ 10:00 AM – Babies and Toddlers Mix-Up @ Beaver Island District Library
Highlights for the rest of the week include…
Wednesday, Sep 2
⚬ 1:00 PM – Afternoon Bingo @ Beaver Island Community Center
⚬ 4:00 PM – Amik Cultural Preservation Center Open @ Amik Cultural Preservation Center
⚬ 7:00 PM – Pickleball Outdoors @ Peaine Township Park
Thursday, Sep 3
⚬ 10:00 AM – COA Cardio Drumming @ Peaine Township Hall
⚬ 10:00 AM – Women’s Bible Study @ Beaver Island Christian Church
⚬ 11:00 AM – COA Art Therapy @ Peaine Township Hall
⚬ 4:00 PM – Bocce Ball Weekly Roll @ Peaine Township Park
⚬ 5:00 PM – Burger & a Beer @ Shamrock Bar & Restaurant
Friday, Sep 4
8:30 a.m. Senior + Vets Coffee & Donuts @ Beaver Island Community Center
⚬ 9:30 AM – Chair Strength Training @ BIC Center
[On the radio, start your weekend with our Friday-night lineup! After the 6:00 news, Rich Appel spins top-forty favorites from the ’70s on “That Thing with Rich Appel.” At 9:00, “The Titus Jennings Experience” brings you music from across the genres. Then, at 11:00, unwind with Marilyn Rea Beyer and “The Midnight Special,” featuring music, farce comedy, and a late-night escape.]
Saturday, Sep 5
⚬ 10:00 AM – Artisan Market at the Point @ Whiskey Point Lighthouse
⚬ 1:00 PM – Remembering Jo Lynne Anderson @ Beaver Island Christian Church
⚬ 5:00 PM – Prime Rib Night @ Shamrock Bar & Restaurant
⚬ 7:00 PM – Pickleball Outdoors @ Peaine Township Park
⚬ 7:30 PM – Carl Acuff Jr. @ BIC Center $30
[On the radio Saturday, Sheri Timsak gets things rolling with “Country Classics” at 5:00. At 7:00, Adam Pettigrew takes you back to the best of the ’80s and ’90s with “The Mix Tape”—that’s a 120-minute TDK cassette for those in the know. Mark Beltaire comes aboard at 9:00 with “Rockin’ the Boat,” then keeps things going at 10:00 with “The Blues Cruise.” Cousin Dan rounds out the night with “The Too Good Radio Show” at 11:00.]
Sunday
 ⚬ 9:00 AM – St. James Episcopal Mission Sunday Worship @ St. James Episcopal Mission
⚬ 10:00 AM – Beaver Island Christian Church Worship @ Beaver Island Christian Church
⚬ 12:15 PM – Sunday Mass @ Holy Cross Catholic Church
1:00 p.m. The Amik Center and The Terri Bussey Exhibit Room will be open to the public with a member of the Amik Circle Society present for tours and discussions. Donations always welcome.
And looking ahead, here are a few highlights for next week…
Those are the highlights. Find a full listing of events at calendar dot W-V-B-I dot net.
Today’s BIC Center Name of the Day is Lochlan. If that’s your name, come on down to the BIC Center today to pick out a free drink of your choice.
On our Birthday List: Jackie Madigan, Heidi Vigel and Faolan McGinnity, and if we missed you on the list, Happy Birthday to you from everyone at the BIC Center and WVBI.
TRAFFIC: No delays inbound or outbound to the airports. The Island Beltway is running smoothly. There are no bridge delays. But, it is busy in town when the ferries arrive and there are lots of folks out hiking and biking. So, let’s be careful out there.
On this date in 1972 Bobby Fischer defeated Boris Spassky in the World Chess Championship, becoming the first American to win the title since 1866 and the first non-Russian in 24 years.
 
 Public Domain Photo
Our Word of the Day is the adjective Conscientious describes someone who is concerned with doing things correctly. It can be used as a synonym for both meticulous and careful.
// She has always been a conscientious worker committed to painstaking research.
Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Tuesday…
Here’s a thought for the day from Bobby Fisher, “All that matters on the chessboard is good moves.”
On a lighter note, they say you get wiser with age, well, I messed that one up
That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Tuesday, September1st, 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
[Current Condition Report, then…]
Today
A 20 percent chance of showers before 8am. Patchy dense fog before 1pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Labor Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
 
 Air Quality Index at 7:06 was 67.
Fire Danger: High
Out on the Big Drink…
 
Photo from the North Lake Michigan Buoy. Provided by the National Data Buoy Center
Today
Variable winds 5 kt or less. A slight chance of showers after 4pm. Areas of dense fog before 10am. Waves 1 ft or less.
Tonight
Variable winds 5 kt or less. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Waves 1 ft or less.
Wednesday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. A chance of showers, mainly after 7am. Waves 1 ft or less.
Wednesday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less.
Thursday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
Thursday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less.
Friday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
Friday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less.
Saturday
ESE wind 5 to 10 kt becoming NE in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
Water Temps: 69 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. 69 at Sleeping Bear. 69 in Little Traverse Bay and in the Straits.
 
 
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Today’s featured image Last Keeper of the Beaver Head Lighthouse light Bertrand J McDonough photo by Greg Doig

Community Calendar Report For Monday, August 31, 2026

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North Central Michigan College (NCMC) will receive nearly $6 million in state funding for two projects: a $3.465 million capital outlay for the Skilled Trades Education Pathways (STEP) Center and a $2.5 million initiative for a dental hygiene clinic. These investments aim to expand educational opportunities in high-demand fields and strengthen the talent pipeline for Northern Michigan employers. The STEP Center will enhance capacity for skilled trades training, while the dental hygiene program will address workforce shortages and provide high-wage career opportunities.
Michigan deer hunters will face several changes for the 2026 whitetail season, including new antlerless hunting dates, a shorter muzzleloader season, and the elimination of the Lower Peninsula’s limited firearms zone. The Michigan Natural Resources Commission approved these changes to manage the deer population while maintaining hunting opportunities. The changes also include limits on universal antlerless deer licenses and adjustments for Upper Peninsula hunters. The full 2026 deer regulations, including deer management unit boundaries, license requirements, equipment restrictions and bag limits, are available through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Michigan.gov/dnr
 
Now, let’s see what’s coming up around our Emerald Isle…
First up, here’s your meeting planner…
A-A meets Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 6:00.
And that wraps up the meetings for this week. You’ll find locations and more details in the online calendar.
Now, let’s get to the fun stuff happening today…
Monday, Aug 31
⚬ 10:00 AM – COA Cardio Drumming @ Peaine Township Hall
⚬ 11:00 AM – COA Art Therapy @ Peaine Township Hall
⚬ 3:30 PM – Crafting Mondays- afterschool program @ BIC Center
⚬ 6:00 PM – Forgiveness Book Study @ Beaver Island Christian Church
⚬ 7:00 PM – Pickleball Outdoors @ Peaine Township Park
Tuesday, Sep 1
⚬ 9:30 AM – Chair Strength Training @ BIC Center
⚬ 10:00 AM – Babies and Toddlers Mix-Up @ Beaver Island District Library
Highlights for the rest of the week include…
Wednesday, Sep 2
⚬ 1:00 PM – Afternoon Bingo @ Beaver Island Community Center
⚬ 4:00 PM – Amik Cultural Preservation Center Open @ Amik Cultural Preservation Center
⚬ 7:00 PM – Pickleball Outdoors @ Peaine Township Park
Thursday, Sep 3
⚬ 10:00 AM – COA Cardio Drumming @ Peaine Township Hall
⚬ 10:00 AM – Women’s Bible Study @ Beaver Island Christian Church
⚬ 11:00 AM – COA Art Therapy @ Peaine Township Hall
⚬ 4:00 PM – Bocce Ball Weekly Roll @ Peaine Township Park
⚬ 5:00 PM – Burger & a Beer @ Shamrock Bar & Restaurant
Friday, Sep 4
8:30 a.m. Senior + Vets Coffee & Donuts @ Beaver Island Community Center
⚬ 9:30 AM – Chair Strength Training @ BIC Center
[On the radio, start your weekend with our Friday-night lineup! After the 6:00 news, Rich Appel spins top-forty favorites from the ’70s on “That Thing with Rich Appel.” At 9:00, “The Titus Jennings Experience” brings you music from across the genres. Then, at 11:00, unwind with Marilyn Rea Beyer and “The Midnight Special,” featuring music, farce comedy, and a late-night escape.]
Saturday, Sep 5
⚬ 10:00 AM – Artisan Market at the Point @ Whiskey Point Lighthouse
⚬ 1:00 PM – Remembering Jo Lynne Anderson @ Beaver Island Christian Church
⚬ 5:00 PM – Prime Rib Night @ Shamrock Bar & Restaurant
⚬ 7:00 PM – Pickleball Outdoors @ Peaine Township Park
⚬ 7:30 PM – Carl Acuff Jr. @ BIC Center
[On the radio Saturday, Sheri Timsak gets things rolling with “Country Classics” at 5:00. At 7:00, Adam Pettigrew takes you back to the best of the ’80s and ’90s with “The Mix Tape”—that’s a 120-minute TDK cassette for those in the know. Mark Beltaire comes aboard at 9:00 with “Rockin’ the Boat,” then keeps things going at 10:00 with “The Blues Cruise.” Cousin Dan rounds out the night with “The Too Good Radio Show” at 11:00.]
Sunday
 ⚬ 9:00 AM – St. James Episcopal Mission Sunday Worship @ St. James Episcopal Mission
⚬ 10:00 AM – Beaver Island Christian Church Worship @ Beaver Island Christian Church
⚬ 12:15 PM – Sunday Mass @ Holy Cross Catholic Church
1:00 p.m. The Amik Center and The Terri Bussey Exhibit Room will be open to the public with a member of the Amik Circle Society present for tours and discussions. Donations always welcome.
And looking ahead, here are a few highlights for next week…
Those are the highlights. Find a full listing of events at calendar dot W-V-B-I dot net.
Today’s BIC Center Name of the Day is Mike. If that’s your name, come on down to the BIC Center today to pick out a free drink of your choice.
On our Birthday List: Glen Felixson and Kathy Pease, and if we missed you on the list, Happy Birthday to you from everyone at the BIC Center and WVBI.
TRAFFIC: No delays inbound or outbound to the airports. The Island Beltway is running smoothly. There are no bridge delays. But, it is busy in town when the ferries arrive and there are lots of folks out hiking and biking. So, let’s be careful out there.
On this date in 1897 Thomas Edison received a patent for his movie camera, the Kinetograph, in the early 1890s. Edison’s camera, based on earlier photographic principles and inventions, used celluloid film and was demonstrated in May 1893.
 
National Parks Gallery Public Domain Photo
Our Word of the Day is the Gumption – Gumption refers to courage and confidence.
// It took a lot of gumption to speak up for yourself like that.
Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Monday…
Here’s a thought for the day from Thomas Edison, “The doctor of the future will give no medication, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease”
On a lighter note, If you see me talking to myself just move along I’m self employed
We’re having a staff meeting
That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Monday, August 31st, 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
[Current Condition Report, then…]
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm. Patchy dense fog before 1pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Patchy dense fog after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Areas of dense fog before 11am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
 
 Air Quality Index at 5:56 was 78.
Fire Danger: High
Out on the Big Drink…
 
Photo from the North Lake Michigan Buoy. Provided by the National Data Buoy Center
Monday
SE wind around 10 kt becoming WSW in the afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before noon. Waves 1 ft or less.
Monday Night
SSW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming NNW after midnight. A slight chance of showers before 9pm. Waves 1 ft or less.
Tuesday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Partly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
Tuesday Night
SW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming W after midnight. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Waves 1 ft or less.
Wednesday
WNW wind 5 to 10 kt. A chance of showers. Waves 1 ft or less.
Wednesday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less.
Thursday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
Thursday Night
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less.
Friday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
Water Temps: 69 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. 69 at Sleeping Bear. 69 in Little Traverse Bay and in the Straits.
 
 
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Today’s featured image Protar Home exterior photo by Greg Doig

Community Calendar Report For Friday, August28, 2026

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In a letter to the community released yesterday, the St. James Township Board has reaffirmed its support for maintaining public access to the Gull Harbor Natural Area while protecting it from damage. The dispute involves Gull Harbor Drive and an EGLE violation notice issued to the Charlevoix County Road Commission over the road’s use of Lake Michigan bottomlands. While the board initially thought the township might be cited by EGLE as well, that has not come to pass. So they have no legal basis to intervene in EGLE’s enforcement process. But, they are issuing this letter and encourage residents to contact state Representative Parker Fairbairn, state Senator John Damoose, EGLE and the county road commission to make their positions on the issue known.
The Harbor Princess ferry, known for its trips to Beaver Island, in the past, will offer fall color cruises around Round Lake and Lake Charlevoix from September 26 to October 18. The cruises, part of the Little Traverse Bay Ferry Company fleet, will feature afternoon tours, sunset cruises, and special events like the Charlevoix Apple Fest and history cruises. Two special history cruises are planned this fall in partnership with the Charlevoix Historical Society. The first cruise, a fundraising event, is on Sunday, October 4th. Details and tickets are available from the Charlevoix Historical Society by calling 231-547-0373 or emailing info@chxhistory.com
The 120th Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair began Monday, August 24 and runs through Sunday, August 30 at the Emmet County Fairgrounds in Petoskey.
Now, let’s see what’s coming up around our Emerald Isle…
First up, here’s your meeting planner…
A-A meets Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 6:00.
And that wraps up the meetings for this week. You’ll find locations and more details in the online calendar.
Now, let’s get to the fun stuff happening today…
Friday
Senior + Vets Coffee & Donuts @ Beaver Island Community Center
⚬ 9:30 AM – Chair Strength Training @ BIC Center
⚬ 9:30 AM – Summer Basic Flow Yoga @ BIC Center
[On the radio, start your weekend with our Friday-night lineup! After the 6:00 news, Rich Appel spins top-forty favorites from the ’70s on “That Thing with Rich Appel.” At 9:00, “The Titus Jennings Experience” brings you music from across the genres. Then, at 11:00, unwind with Marilyn Rea Beyer and “The Midnight Special,” featuring music, farce comedy, and a late-night escape.]
Saturday
 Artisan Market at the Point @ Whiskey Point Lighthouse
⚬ 5:00 PM – Prime Rib Night @ Shamrock Bar & Restaurant
⚬ 6:00 PM – Beaver Island AA Meeting @ Beaver Island Christian Church
⚬ 7:00 PM – Pickleball Outdoors @ Peaine Township Park
⚬ 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM (Aug 30) – Dark Sky Event: Moon & Saturn @ Beaver Island
[On the radio Saturday, Sheri Timsak gets things rolling with “Country Classics” at 5:00. At 7:00, Adam Pettigrew takes you back to the best of the ’80s and ’90s with “The Mix Tape”—that’s a 120-minute TDK cassette for those in the know. Mark Beltaire comes aboard at 9:00 with “Rockin’ the Boat,” then keeps things going at 10:00 with “The Blues Cruise.” Cousin Dan rounds out the night with “The Too Good Radio Show” at 11:00.]
Sunday
 ⚬ 9:00 AM – St. James Episcopal Mission Sunday Worship @ St. James Episcopal Mission
⚬ 10:00 AM – Beaver Island Christian Church Worship @ Beaver Island Christian Church
⚬ 12:15 PM – Sunday Mass @ Holy Cross Catholic Church
1:00 p.m. The Amik Center and The Terri Bussey Exhibit Room will be open to the public with a member of the Amik Circle Society present for tours and discussions. Donations always welcome.
And looking ahead, here are a few highlights for next week…
Those are the highlights. Find a full listing of events at calendar dot W-V-B-I dot net.
Today’s BIC Center Name of the Day is Kelvin and Saturday Chris.  If that’s your name, come on down to the BIC Center today to pick out a free drink of your choice.
On our Birthday List: Cameron Bartlett,
Courtney Milwrick, Myles McDonough Saturday Ernie Martin, Rach Becker, Erin Randall, Eva Don-aldson, Nean Smith, Jim Cull Sunday Glen Felixson, Kathy Pease, and if we missed you on the list, Happy Birthday to you from everyone at the BIC Center and WVBI.
TRAFFIC: No delays inbound or outbound to the airports. The Island Beltway is running smoothly. There are no bridge delays. But, it is busy in town when the ferries arrive and there are lots of folks out hiking and biking. So, let’s be careful out there.
On this date in 1952 the presidential election was influenced by the Red Scare, with accusations of communist infiltration in the United States. The Senate Internal Security Subcommittee reported that the Radio Writers Guild, controlling most radio programs, was dominated by communists. The Guild, producing over 90% of radio programs, was allegedly controlled by communists for nine years, part of a larger effort to control US media.
 
Simonandschuster Photo
Our Word of the Day is the adjective  Impervious incapable of being influenced, persuaded, or affected //He seemed completely impervious to her concerns, and wouldn’t budge on his decision.
Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Friday…
Here’s a thought for the day from —FEDERAL JUDGE WILLIAM H. HASTIE “Democracy is a process, not a static condition. It is becoming, rather than being. It can easily be lost, but never is fully won. Its essence is eternal struggle.”
On a lighter note ,Women should not have children after 36—really, 36 children is enough
That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Friday, August 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
[Current Condition Report, then…]
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
 
 Air Quality Index at 7:40 was 16.
Fire Danger: High
Out on the Big Drink…
 
Photo from the North Lake Michigan Buoy. Provided by the National Data Buoy Center
Friday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
Friday Night
SSE wind 5 to 10 kt. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less.
Saturday
SW wind 10 to 15 kt. A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Waves 1 to 3 ft.
Saturday Night
SSW wind 10 to 15 kt. A chance of showers. Waves 1 to 3 ft.
Sunday
SSE wind around 10 kt. A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Waves around 1 ft.
Sunday Night
SE wind around 10 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Waves 1 ft or less.
Monday
SE wind around 10 kt becoming S in the afternoon. A chance of showers. Waves around 1 ft.
Monday Night
SE wind 5 to 10 kt becoming NE after midnight. A chance of showers. Waves 1 ft or less.
Water Temps: 69 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. 69 at Sleeping Bear. 69 in Little Traverse Bay and in the Straits.
 
 
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Today’s featured image Bob S Boat photo by Greg Doig

Community Calendar Report for Thursday, August 27th, 2026

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A glacier collapse in Nepal triggered a deadly flood, killing at least 353 people and leaving over 1,300 missing. Rescue teams are searching for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border.
The Department of Education threatens to end federal aid to colleges that haven’t submitted data on the value of their degrees by October 1st.
Michigan House seeks to address primary care shortage by bringing more doctors to the state, especially in rural areas. According to MiDOCS, there is a primary care shortage in 74 of Michigan’s 83 counties, with nearly one in three people lacking regular access, particularly in rural areas.
The 120th Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair began Monday, August 24 and runs through Sunday, August 30 at the Emmet County Fairgrounds in Petoskey.
Now, let’s see what’s coming up around our Emerald Isle…
First up, here’s your meeting planner…
A-A meets Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 6:00.
The Beaver Island Association holds its annual meeting Thursday at 3:00 at the BIC Center, with a meet-and-greet starting at 2:30.
And that wraps up the meetings for this week. You’ll find locations and more details in the online calendar.
Now, let’s get to the fun stuff happening today…
Thursday
10:00 AM – Women’s Bible Study @ Beaver Island Christian Church
⚬ 10:00 AM – COA Cardio Drumming @ Peaine Township Hall
⚬ 11:00 AM – COA Art Therapy @ Peaine Township Hall
⚬ 12:30 PM – Maplewood Baptist @ BI- VB Double Match @ Beaver Island Community School
⚬ 4:00 PM – Bocce Ball Weekly Roll @ Peaine Township Park
⚬ 5:00 PM – Burger & a Beer @ Shamrock Bar & Restaurant
⚬ 10:00 PM – Dark Sky Event: Full Moon & Partial Lunar Eclipse @ Beaver Island
Friday
Senior + Vets Coffee & Donuts @ Beaver Island Community Center
⚬ 9:30 AM – Chair Strength Training @ BIC Center
⚬ 9:30 AM – Summer Basic Flow Yoga @ BIC Center
[On the radio, start your weekend with our Friday-night lineup! After the 6:00 news, Rich Appel spins top-forty favorites from the ’70s on “That Thing with Rich Appel.” At 9:00, “The Titus Jennings Experience” brings you music from across the genres. Then, at 11:00, unwind with Marilyn Rea Beyer and “The Midnight Special,” featuring music, farce comedy, and a late-night escape.]
Saturday
 Artisan Market at the Point @ Whiskey Point Lighthouse
⚬ 5:00 PM – Prime Rib Night @ Shamrock Bar & Restaurant
⚬ 6:00 PM – Beaver Island AA Meeting @ Beaver Island Christian Church
⚬ 7:00 PM – Pickleball Outdoors @ Peaine Township Park
⚬ 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM (Aug 30) – Dark Sky Event: Moon & Saturn @ Beaver Island
[On the radio Saturday, Sheri Timsak gets things rolling with “Country Classics” at 5:00. At 7:00, Adam Pettigrew takes you back to the best of the ’80s and ’90s with “The Mix Tape”—that’s a 120-minute TDK cassette for those in the know. Mark Beltaire comes aboard at 9:00 with “Rockin’ the Boat,” then keeps things going at 10:00 with “The Blues Cruise.” Cousin Dan rounds out the night with “The Too Good Radio Show” at 11:00.]
Sunday
 ⚬ 9:00 AM – St. James Episcopal Mission Sunday Worship @ St. James Episcopal Mission
⚬ 10:00 AM – Beaver Island Christian Church Worship @ Beaver Island Christian Church
⚬ 12:15 PM – Sunday Mass @ Holy Cross Catholic Church
And looking ahead, here are a few highlights for next week…
 
Those are the highlights. Find a full listing of events at calendar dot W-V-B-I dot net.
Today’s BIC Center Name of the Day is Adam.  If that’s your name, come on down to the BIC Center today to pick out a free drink of your choice.
On our Birthday List: Ciaran Wearn, Monica Perry and the late Richie O”Donnel, and if we missed you on the list, Happy Birthday to you from everyone at the BIC Center and WVBI.
TRAFFIC: No delays inbound or outbound to the airports. The Island Beltway is running smoothly. There are no bridge delays. But, it is busy in town when the ferries arrive and there are lots of folks out hiking and biking. So, let’s be careful out there.
On this date in 1883 The Krakatoa volcanic eruption  was one of the most powerful in recorded history, killing 36,000 people and producing the loudest sounds ever heard.
Four eruptions the following day were catastrophic, with explosions heard 3,000 miles away and ash reaching 50 miles high. The eruption caused 36,000 deaths, primarily from tsunamis and pyroclastic flows.
 
Wikimedia Commons Photo
Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is the noun Southpaw is an informal word for someone who is left-handed. It is especially used for a left-handed baseball pitcher or boxer.
// The team’s new pitcher is a southpaw with a wicked knuckleball.
Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Thursday…
Here’s a thought for the day from •  Simon Winchester wrote in Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded: “The scientific world of the time was in the midst of a terrible ferment… Mankind, it seemed, was now suddenly rather – dare one say it? – insignificant.”
On a lighter note… What kind of jeans does a ghost wear? Just a paranormal jeans!
That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Thursday, August 27th, 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
[Current Condition Report, then…]
Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. North wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
 
 Air Quality Index at 7:43 was 9.
Fire Danger: High
Out on the Big Drink…
 
Photo from the North Lake Michigan Buoy. Provided by the National Data Buoy Center
Today
NNW wind around 15 kt. Partly sunny. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Tonight
N wind around 10 kt. Mostly clear. Waves around 1 ft.
Friday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
Friday Night
SW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming SSE in the evening. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less.
Saturday
SW wind 10 to 15 kt, with gusts as high as 25 kt. A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Saturday Night
SSW wind around 10 kt. A chance of showers. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Sunday
S wind around 10 kt. Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Waves around 1 ft.
Water Temps: 69 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. 69 at Sleeping Bear. 69 in Little Traverse Bay and in the Straits.
 
 
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Today’s featured image Emerald Isle Ferry photo by Greg Doig

Community Calendar Report For Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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Photo by Greg Doig

First, some news…

On Saturday, Kevin Boyle sat down in the WVBI studio and interviewed visiting Michigan U.S. Senator Slotkin. His interview is online at the WVBI SoundCloud Channel. https://soundcloud.com/wvbi-fm-100-1


The 120th Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair began Monday, August 24, and runs through Sunday, August 30, at the Emmet County Fairgrounds in Petoskey. 

 

The Charlevoix Historical Society is hosting a free program titled “The Golden Age of Passenger Steamships” tonight, Tuesday, August 25, at 6:00 p.m. at the Charlevoix Public Library. 

 

Now here’s a look at upcoming events on your Emerald Isle…

 

First your meeting planner…

 

A-A meets Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 6:00.

 

3:00 pm Beaver Island Association – Annual Meeting at the BIC Center  (2:30 PM Meet & Greet)

 

…and that is it for the week. Locations and more details are in the calendar entries online.

 

On the fun front today…

 

Tuesday, Aug 25

⚬ 9:30 AM – Chair Strength Training @ BIC Center

⚬ 10:00 AM – Babies and Toddlers Mix-Up @ Beaver Island District Library

⚬ 5:00 PM – Munising Baptist @ BI Soccer & Volleyball @ Beaver Island Community School

⚬ 6:00 PM – Let’s Get Quizzical! Trivia Night @ Beaver Island Community Center ($20/team)

⚬ 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM (Aug 26) – Dark Sky Event: Summer Triangle @ Beaver Island

 

Highlights for the rest of the week include…

 

Wednesday

 8:30 AM – Munising Baptist @ BI Soccer & VBall @ Beaver Island Community School

⚬ 9:30 AM – Summer Restorative Yoga @ BIC Center

⚬ 1:00 PM – Afternoon Bingo @ Beaver Island Community Center

⚬ 4:00 PM – Amik Cultural Preservation Center Open @ Amik Cultural Preservation Center

⚬ 7:00 PM – Pickleball Outdoors @ Peaine Township Park

 

Thursday

10:00 AM – Women’s Bible Study @ Beaver Island Christian Church

⚬ 10:00 AM – COA Cardio Drumming @ Peaine Township Hall

⚬ 11:00 AM – COA Art Therapy @ Peaine Township Hall

⚬ 12:30 PM – Maplewood Baptist @ BI- VB Double Match @ Beaver Island Community School

⚬ 4:00 PM – Bocce Ball Weekly Roll @ Peaine Township Park

⚬ 5:00 PM – Burger & a Beer @ Shamrock Bar & Restaurant

⚬ 10:00 PM – Dark Sky Event: Full Moon & Partial Lunar Eclipse @ Beaver Island

 

Friday

Senior + Vets Coffee & Donuts @ Beaver Island Community Center

⚬ 9:30 AM – Chair Strength Training @ BIC Center

⚬ 9:30 AM – Summer Basic Flow Yoga @ 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

 Artisan Market at the Point @ Whiskey Point Lighthouse

⚬ 5:00 PM – Prime Rib Night @ Shamrock Bar & Restaurant

⚬ 6:00 PM – Beaver Island AA Meeting @ Beaver Island Christian Church

⚬ 7:00 PM – Pickleball Outdoors @ Peaine Township Park

⚬ 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM (Aug 30) – Dark Sky Event: Moon & Saturn @ Beaver Island

 

 [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

 ⚬ 9:00 AM – St. James Episcopal Mission Sunday Worship @ St. James Episcopal Mission

⚬ 10:00 AM – Beaver Island Christian Church Worship @ Beaver Island Christian Church

⚬ 12:15 PM – Sunday Mass @ Holy Cross Catholic Church

Looking ahead to highlights for next week…

 

 

Those are the highlights. Find a full listing of events at calendar dot W-V-B-I dot net.

Today’s BIC Center Name of the Day is Liam.  If that’s your name, come on down to the BIC Center today to pick out a free drink of your choice.

On our Birthday List: no names listed, if we missed you on the list, Happy Birthday to you from everyone at the BIC Center and WVBI.

TRAFFIC: No delays inbound or outbound to the airports. The Island Beltway is running smoothly. There are no bridge delays. But, it is busy in town when the ferries arrive and there are lots of folks out hiking and biking. So, let’s be careful out there.

On this date in 1944 Paris was liberated  by the French 2nd Armored Division and the U.S. 4th Infantry Division. Despite Hitler’s orders to destroy the city, German resistance was light, and General Dietrich von Choltitz surrendered.

Soldiers of the 4th U.S. Infantry Division look at the… — PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search Engine

Public Domain Photo Credit: U.S. Department of Defense

Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is the noun Tilde Tilde refers to the mark ~ placed especially over the letter n (as in the Spanish señor, meaning “sir”) to denote the sound \nʸ\, or over vowels (as in the Portuguese irmã, meaning “sister”) to indicate nasality. When a tilde appears as an independent character, it usually means “approximately” (as in “we’ll be there in ~ 30 minutes”).

// A familiar example of the tilde appears in the name of Brazil’s capital city, São Paulo.

Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Tuesday…

Here’s a thought for the day from the Charles DeGaulle who said, “From behind the cloud so heavy with our blood and our tears, the sun of our greatness is now reappearing.”

On a lighter note…
I didn’t know that Sylvester Stallone is on his third marriage. I guess his first one was rocky, and his second was rocky too.

That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Tuesday, August 25th, 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

[Current Condition Report, then…] 

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 72.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Sunday

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Monday

A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

 

 Air Quality Index at 6:07 was 52.

Fire Danger: High

Out on the Big Drink…

Photos from Buoy Camera at station 45002

Photo from the North Lake Michigan Buoy. Provided by the National Data Buoy Center

Today

SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.

Tonight

S wind 10 to 15 kt. A slight chance of showers before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 5am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Wednesday

S wind 15 to 20 kt becoming WSW in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. Waves around 3 ft.

Wednesday Night

NW wind 10 to 15 kt. A chance of showers before 1am. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Thursday

NNW wind around 15 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves around 2 ft.

Water Temps: 70 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. 70 at Sleeping Bear. 70 in Little Traverse Bay and in the Straits.

Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org 

Coming up in our Community Calendar Report…

 

Community Calendar Report For Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Posted WVBILeave a commentPosted in News Update
Country icon, hitmaker (“Jolene,” “9 to 5”), and beloved philanthropist Dolly Parton passed away yesterday at age 80 following a brief battle with cancer. Flags across the country are at half-mast, tributes are pouring in worldwide, and private memorial services are being planned in Nashville.
Local housing officials, developers, and community leaders across the Midwest are taking a “wait-and-see” approach following the enactment of the landmark 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. While the bipartisan law promises to address chronic national housing shortages, its practical impact on Midwestern markets remains unproven as federal agencies work through long implementation timelines.
While regional advocates welcome the federal focus on manufactured housing, modular construction, and zoning updates, the consensus across Midwestern municipalities is that measurable relief in home prices and rental inventory will take years to materialize.
The 120th Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair began Monday, August 24 and runs through Sunday, August 30 at the Emmet County Fairgrounds in Petoskey.
Now, let’s see what’s coming up around our Emerald Isle…
First up, here’s your meeting planner…
A-A meets Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 6:00.
The Beaver Island Association holds its annual meeting Thursday at 3:00 at the BIC Center, with a meet-and-greet starting at 2:30.
And that wraps up the meetings for this week. You’ll find locations and more details in the online calendar.
Now, let’s get to the fun stuff happening today…
Wednesday
 8:30 AM – Munising Baptist @ BI Soccer & VBall @ Beaver Island Community School
⚬ 9:30 AM – Summer Restorative Yoga @ BIC Center
⚬ 1:00 PM – Afternoon Bingo @ Beaver Island Community Center
⚬ 4:00 PM – Amik Cultural Preservation Center Open @ Amik Cultural Preservation Center
⚬ 7:00 PM – Pickleball Outdoors @ Peaine Township Park
Thursday
10:00 AM – Women’s Bible Study @ Beaver Island Christian Church
⚬ 10:00 AM – COA Cardio Drumming @ Peaine Township Hall
⚬ 11:00 AM – COA Art Therapy @ Peaine Township Hall
⚬ 12:30 PM – Maplewood Baptist @ BI- VB Double Match @ Beaver Island Community School
⚬ 4:00 PM – Bocce Ball Weekly Roll @ Peaine Township Park
⚬ 5:00 PM – Burger & a Beer @ Shamrock Bar & Restaurant
⚬ 10:00 PM – Dark Sky Event: Full Moon & Partial Lunar Eclipse @ Beaver Island
Friday
Senior + Vets Coffee & Donuts @ Beaver Island Community Center
⚬ 9:30 AM – Chair Strength Training @ BIC Center
⚬ 9:30 AM – Summer Basic Flow Yoga @ BIC Center
[On the radio, start your weekend with our Friday-night lineup! After the 6:00 news, Rich Appel spins top-forty favorites from the ’70s on “That Thing with Rich Appel.” At 9:00, “The Titus Jennings Experience” brings you music from across the genres. Then, at 11:00, unwind with Marilyn Rea Beyer and “The Midnight Special,” featuring music, farce comedy, and a late-night escape.]
Saturday
 Artisan Market at the Point @ Whiskey Point Lighthouse
⚬ 5:00 PM – Prime Rib Night @ Shamrock Bar & Restaurant
⚬ 6:00 PM – Beaver Island AA Meeting @ Beaver Island Christian Church
⚬ 7:00 PM – Pickleball Outdoors @ Peaine Township Park
⚬ 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM (Aug 30) – Dark Sky Event: Moon & Saturn @ Beaver Island
[On the radio Saturday, Sheri Timsak gets things rolling with “Country Classics” at 5:00. At 7:00, Adam Pettigrew takes you back to the best of the ’80s and ’90s with “The Mix Tape”—that’s a 120-minute TDK cassette for those in the know. Mark Beltaire comes aboard at 9:00 with “Rockin’ the Boat,” then keeps things going at 10:00 with “The Blues Cruise.” Cousin Dan rounds out the night with “The Too Good Radio Show” at 11:00.]
Sunday
 ⚬ 9:00 AM – St. James Episcopal Mission Sunday Worship @ St. James Episcopal Mission
⚬ 10:00 AM – Beaver Island Christian Church Worship @ Beaver Island Christian Church
⚬ 12:15 PM – Sunday Mass @ Holy Cross Catholic Church
And looking ahead, here are a few highlights for next week…
 
Those are the highlights. Find a full listing of events at calendar dot W-V-B-I dot net.
Today’s BIC Center Name of the Day is Judy .  If that’s your name, come on down to the BIC Center today to pick out a free drink of your choice.
On our Birthday List: David Bouquet, Alexis Coffell, Alana Anderson, Bryan Bal-lard, Kate Cwikiel, and Graci Maudrie , and if we missed you on the list, Happy Birthday to you from everyone at the BIC Center and WVBI.
TRAFFIC: No delays inbound or outbound to the airports. The Island Beltway is running smoothly. There are no bridge delays. But, it is busy in town when the ferries arrive and there are lots of folks out hiking and biking. So, let’s be careful out there.
On this date in 1939 The first televised Major League Baseball game, between the Cincinnati Reds and the Brooklyn Dodgers, was broadcast in 1939 to showcase television technology at the New York World’s Fair. Television programming was limited and sets were rare until the mid-1950s.
Photo Credit History.com
Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is the verb Devolve. To devolve is to gradually go from an advanced state to a less advanced state, or to pass something, such as responsibility or power, from one person or group to another at a lower level of authority.
// Somehow the debate devolved into a petty competition to see who could get more applause.
Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Wednesday…
Here’s a thought for the day from Red Barber who was the broadcaster of the first televised baseball game, he said, “On radio, you’re an artist. On TV, you’re a servant. “— His reflection on the different demands of the two broadcast mediums
On a lighter note… Did you know that birthdays are really good for your health?
That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Wednesday, August 26th, 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
[Current Condition Report, then…]
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
 Air Quality Index at 6:59 was 39.
Fire Danger: High
Out on the Big Drink…
Photo from the North Lake Michigan Buoy. Provided by the National Data Buoy Center
Today
S wind 15 to 20 kt becoming WSW in the afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
Tonight
WNW wind around 10 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Thursday
NNW wind around 15 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Thursday Night
N wind 5 to 15 kt. Mostly clear. Waves around 1 ft.
Friday
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
Friday Night
SW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming SSE in the evening. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less.
Saturday
SSW wind 10 to 15 kt, with gusts as high as 30 kt. Partly sunny. Waves 1 to 3 ft.
Water Temps: 70 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. 70 at Sleeping Bear. 70 in Little Traverse Bay and in the Straits.
Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org
Coming up in our Community Calendar Report…
Today’s featured image:Whiskey Point Lighthouse photo by Greg Doig

Community Calendar Report for Monday, August 24th, 2026

Posted WVBILeave a commentPosted in News Update

On Saturday, Kevin Boyle sat down in the WVBI studio and interviewed visiting Michigan U.S. Senator Slotkin. Here is his interview,

 

Island-Wide Fiber Broadband Push: Discussions continue regarding the Joint Townships Telecommunications Advisory Committee (JTAC) and Beaver Island Association proposal for a community-owned, island-wide fiber broadband network.

 

Charlevoix County updated its local resources for seniors via the Commission on Aging. Meanwhile, the City of Charlevoix advised residents of ongoing residential water meter replacements handled by Advanced Meter Services.


The 120th Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair begins Monday, August 24 and runs through Sunday, August 30 at the Emmet County Fairgrounds in Petoskey.

 

Now here’s a look at upcoming events on your Emerald Isle…

 

First your meeting planner…

 

A-A meets Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6:00.

 

3:00pm Beaver Island Association – Annual Meeting at the BIC Center  (2:30 PM Meet & Greet)

 

…and that is it for the week. Locations and more details are in the calendar entries online.

 

On the fun front today…

 

Monday

⚬ 9:30 AM – Basic Flow Yoga @ BIC Center

⚬ 10:00 AM – COA Cardio Drumming @ Peaine Township Hall (Contact Dawn: 231-448-2124)

⚬ 11:00 AM – COA Art Therapy @ Peaine Township Hall (Contact Dawn: 231-448-2124)

⚬ 11:00 AM – Summer Therapeutic Chair Yoga @ BIC Center

⚬ 7:00 PM – Pickleball Outdoors @ Peaine Township Park

 

Tuesday, Aug 25

⚬ 9:30 AM – Chair Strength Training @ BIC Center

⚬ 10:00 AM – Babies and Toddlers Mix-Up @ Beaver Island District Library

⚬ 5:00 PM – Munising Baptist @ BI Soccer & Volleyball @ Beaver Island Community School

⚬ 6:00 PM – Let’s Get Quizzical! Trivia Night @ Beaver Island Community Center ($20/team)

⚬ 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM (Aug 26) – Dark Sky Event: Summer Triangle @ Beaver Island

 

Highlights for the rest of the week include…

 

Wednesday

 8:30 AM – Munising Baptist @ BI Soccer & VBall @ Beaver Island Community School

⚬ 9:30 AM – Summer Restorative Yoga @ BIC Center

⚬ 1:00 PM – Afternoon Bingo @ Beaver Island Community Center

⚬ 4:00 PM – Amik Cultural Preservation Center Open @ Amik Cultural Preservation Center

⚬ 7:00 PM – Pickleball Outdoors @ Peaine Township Park

 

Thursday

10:00 AM – Women’s Bible Study @ Beaver Island Christian Church

⚬ 10:00 AM – COA Cardio Drumming @ Peaine Township Hall

⚬ 11:00 AM – COA Art Therapy @ Peaine Township Hall

⚬ 12:30 PM – Maplewood Baptist @ BI- VB Double Match @ Beaver Island Community School

⚬ 4:00 PM – Bocce Ball Weekly Roll @ Peaine Township Park

⚬ 5:00 PM – Burger & a Beer @ Shamrock Bar & Restaurant

⚬ 10:00 PM – Dark Sky Event: Full Moon & Partial Lunar Eclipse @ Beaver Island

 

Friday

Senior + Vets Coffee & Donuts @ Beaver Island Community Center

⚬ 9:30 AM – Chair Strength Training @ BIC Center

⚬ 9:30 AM – Summer Basic Flow Yoga @ 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

 Artisan Market at the Point @ Whiskey Point Lighthouse

⚬ 5:00 PM – Prime Rib Night @ Shamrock Bar & Restaurant

⚬ 6:00 PM – Beaver Island AA Meeting @ Beaver Island Christian Church

⚬ 7:00 PM – Pickleball Outdoors @ Peaine Township Park

⚬ 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM (Aug 30) – Dark Sky Event: Moon & Saturn @ Beaver Island

 

 [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

 ⚬ 9:00 AM – St. James Episcopal Mission Sunday Worship @ St. James Episcopal Mission

⚬ 10:00 AM – Beaver Island Christian Church Worship @ Beaver Island Christian Church

⚬ 12:15 PM – Sunday Mass @ Holy Cross Catholic Church

Looking ahead to highlights for next week…

 

 

Those are the highlights. Find a full listing of events at calendar dot W-V-B-I dot net.

Today’s BIC Center Name of the Day is .  If that’s your name, come on down to the BIC Center today to pick out a free drink of your choice.

On our Birthday List: Kyle Wojan, Denise McDonough. And Cindy Ricksgers, so happy birthday to Kyle, Denise and Cindy and if we missed you on the list, Happy Birthday to you too from everyone at the BIC Center and WVBI.

TRAFFIC: No delays inbound or outbound to the airports. The Island Beltway is running smoothly. There are no bridge delays. But, it is busy in town when the ferries arrive and there are lots of folks out hiking and biking. So, let’s be careful out there.

On this date in 1873, photographer William Henry Jackson captured the first photograph of Colorado’s elusive Mount of the Holy Cross, providing proof of its existence. His images, published in popular magazines, showcased the rugged western wilderness to Americans.

Jackson discovered the “cross of snow” on a Colorado mountain peak. The cross was formed by intersecting ravines that sheltered snow, creating a temporary cross shape.

Photo from https://coloradoencyclopedia.org/image/mount-holy-cross

Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is the adjective Expeditious is a formal word that is used to describe someone acting in a quick and efficient way, or something done in such a manner.

// Both sides hoped for an expeditious resolution of the dispute.

Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Monday…

Here’s a thought for the day from the photographer Henry William Jackson – “In living, as in art, rules are drawn from practice; not the other way around.”

On a lighter note…
Yesterday someone was waving and I couldn’t tell if it was at me or someone behind me. In other news, I no longer have my lifeguard job.

That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Monday, August 24th, 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

[Current Condition Report, then…]

Today

A 20 percent chance of showers before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 73.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Sunday

A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

 

 Air Quality Index at 6:27 was 12.

Fire Danger: High

Out on the Big Drink…

Photos from Buoy Camera at station 45002

Photo from the North Lake Michigan Buoy. Provided by the National Data Buoy Center

Today

NNW wind 15 to 20 kt, with gusts as high as 25 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves 2 to 4 ft.

Tonight

NNW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt after midnight. Mostly clear. Waves 1 ft or less.

Tuesday

SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.

Tuesday Night

SSW wind 10 to 20 kt. A chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Waves 1 to 3 ft.

Wednesday

SW wind 15 to 20 kt, with gusts as high as 30 kt. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Waves 3 to 4 ft.

Wednesday Night

W wind around 10 kt. A chance of showers before 1am. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Thursday

NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves around 1 ft.

Thursday Night

N wind 5 to 15 kt. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less.

Friday

NNW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming WNW in the afternoon. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.

 

Water Temps: 70 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. 70 at Sleeping Bear. 70 in Little Traverse Bay and in the Straits.

Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org

Coming up in our Community Calendar Report…

 

Today’s featured image: Cows out having a meal photo by Greg Doig