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Michigan’s candidates for governor traded attacks over costs, schools and data centers in their final debate last night. Democrat Jocelyn Benson criticized Republican John James’ support for President Trump’s policies. James blamed Democratic leadership for weak school results and rising spending. Bridge Michigan’s fact-check found problems with claims from both sides. Benson has no authority over state budgets as secretary of state, despite James’ suggestion. And James didn’t vote to start the Iran war, as Benson suggested, though he repeatedly opposed efforts to end it. Both are open to suspending Michigan’s gas tax, but neither fully explained how to replace the road funding.

#Election2026

A controversial Google data center near Detroit Metro Airport clears another hurdle. Van Buren Township planners approved its site plan five to one Wednesday. Residents raised concerns about noise, water use and property values. The campus could use up to three-point-six million gallons of water daily, with electricity demand roughly equal to seven-hundred-fifty-thousand homes.

#Environment #Technology

The A-C-L-U of Michigan is opposing Traverse City’s proposed prowling and trespassing rules, saying they’re vague, raise constitutional concerns and could unfairly target homeless people. The proposal follows safety complaints and an assault at Hull Park. City commissioners vote Monday. Mayor Amy Shamroe says the city is awaiting its attorney’s opinion.

#Crime #CivilRights

Apex Insurance Services is coming to the Island next week for meetings on the upcoming Medicare Enrollment Season. They’ll be here on the 22nd and 23rd. Call 888-858-2739 to make an appointment.

#Seniors #Healthcare

Peaine Township has installed a new drop box for tax payments. It’s next to the back door. It’ll be a good option for last minute payments as putting it the mail on tax-day does not work or even the day before may not work because all mail now goes across to get post-marked, which delays the post mark by at least a day.

#Taxes

We have reports of an Island-wide power blip yesterday, and the high winds headed our way later today may cause more, but as of 7:00 this morning G-L-E was reporting no outages system wide. You can quickly check on outages on the WVBI website under the Weather Menu.

#IslandServices

GLE Outage map from 7:00 this morning showed no customers without power. Graphic from GLE

If you’re across tomorrow, or maybe stuck across because of the weather, here’s something that could be fun. N-M-C’s Rogers Observatory celebrates its forty-fifth anniversary with a public viewing event from 6:00 to 10:00 tomorrow evening. The dome opens and telescopes are available. You’ll find the observatory on Birmley Road near the Keystone Soccer Complex in Traverse City. Of course, stargazing depends on the clouds cooperating, but right now the forecast looks pretty good with clear skies in the forecast.

#DarkSkies

A reminder: Monday is Michigan’s deadline to register online or by mail for the November third election. Mailed applications must be postmarked by Monday, so that means they should be in the Island mail today at the latest. Visit M-I dot gov slash vote to get started. After Monday, you can still register in person at your township clerk’s office, with proof of residency, through Election Day.

#Election2026

Finally, with the big bag day fast approaching, here’s some information for your Halloween plans:  The C-O-A has a lunch planned for the 23rd (that’s next Friday) at Peaine Township Hall starting at 11:30. R-S-V-P at 21-24 or by email to B-I Meals at Charlevoix County dot org.  The library has a party planned from 3:00 to 5:00 p-m on Halloween with spooky snack, fun games and prizes. All are welcome. At School, the Student Council has planned a Haunted Hallway from 6:00 to 7:00 for students. There’s a an entry fee of $1 for K through sixth and $5 for seventh through twelfth that includes an after party from 7:00 to 9:00 for seventh to twelfth. Wear your costumes. Face painting, too, for $3. You can donate candy for the event during school hours. And, TUNES plans a Halloween open house with a look inside its studio, cider and sweet treats. Trick-or-treaters can pick up treat bags from 4:30 to 7:30. Everyone is welcome. The studio is next to the hardware.

mailto:bimeals@charlevoixcounty.org

#IslandEvents

The hallways at BICS will be haunted next Friday after school well into the evening. You can help make it fun for the kids with a donation of candy, snacks, treats and/or drinks. Drop those off in the school office during school hours. Graphic from BICS Student Council

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

First, your meeting planner for the coming week…

Saturday
A-A meets at 6:00 at the Christian Church, with meetings there next Tuesday and Thursday at the same time.

Next Tuesday
The Waste Management Committee meets at 1:30. The Beaver Island Association Board meets at 4:00.

Next Wednesday
The Beaver Island Airport Commission meets at noon at the Township Airport.

That’s your meeting lineup. Locations and more details are in the calendar entries online.

On the fun front today…

Senior and Veterans Coffee and Donuts runs from 8:30 to 10:30 in the BIC Center lobby. Pickleball starts at 10:00 at Peaine Township Park, followed by Chair Strength Training at 10:30 in the BIC Center Hangout. After school, Board Game Fridays brings game fun to the library from 3:30 to 5:00.

[On the radio, tonight’s lineup kicks off after the 6:00 news with “That Thing with Rich Appel,” featuring top forty hits from the 70s. At 9:00, “The Titus Jennings Experience” offers music from all genres, followed by “The Midnight Special” with Marilyn Rea Beyer at 11:00.]

Saturday
The B-I-C-S volleyball squad heads off for Northern Lights League tournament play. Pickleball starts at 10:00 at Peaine Township Park. There are Halloween themed movies at the BIC Center. It’s a Practical Magic double feature with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. The original screens at 3:00, followed by Practical Magic Two at 6:00. Both are rated PG-13. And it’s Prime Rib Night at the Shamrock starting at 5:00.

[On the radio, Country Classics starts at 5:00 Saturday evening with host Sheri Timsak. At 7:00, WVBI’s Adam Pettigrew takes you back to the best of the 80s and 90s with the Mix Tape show. 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
The Episcopal Mission has services at 9:00 and the Christian Church at 10:00. Mass is at Holy Cross at 12:15.

Looking into highlights for next week…

Monday
Senior Tai Chi starts at 10:30 in the BIC Center Hangout.

Tuesday
Babies and Toddlers Mix-Up at the library and pickleball at Peaine Township Park both start at 10:00. Chair Strength Training follows at 10:30 in the BIC Center Hangout. Tuesday evening, Let’s Get Quizzical trivia returns to the BIC Center Hangout at 6:00. It’s free to play.

Wednesday
American Mah Jongg starts at 10:00 in the BIC Center Hangout. All skill levels are welcome; bring your 2026 Mah Jongg card if you have one. Afternoon Bingo follows at 1:00. Then at 5:00, it’s Time for Art with Cindy Ricksgers at the BIC Center. No experience is necessary.

Thursday
It’s school picture day at B-I-C-S. Pickleball and Women’s Bible Study both start at 10:00, with pickleball at Peaine Township Park and Bible Study 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, and Euchre at Whiskey Point Brewing Company starts at 7:00. No partner is needed.

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 Alan.  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: On our list today is Erin Myers.  Happy Birthday to Erin, 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 ferry arrives and there are folks soon be out leaf peeping. So, let’s be careful out there.

On this date in 1946, Detroit gets its first look at the rookie who becomes known as “Mr. Hockey” as eighteen-year-old Canadian Gordie Howe makes his Detroit Red Wings debut at Olympia Stadium—and scores his first N-H-L goal. It’s the beginning of a career that spans thirty-two seasons in the N-H-L and World Hockey Association. This year in July, a new international bridge named in his honor opens between Detroit and Windsor, Canada.

Gordie Howe International Bridge in Detroit, Michigan days before its opening in July of this year. Photo by WMRapids via Wikimedia

Our Merriam-Webster Word of the Day is zenith [ZEE-nith], a noun meaning the highest point or the period of greatest success. You might say an athlete reaches the zenith of a career by winning a championship. The word traces back to an Arabic expression meaning the way overhead. English speakers first use it in the thirteen hundreds for the point in the sky directly above an observer. By the sixteen hundreds, it also describes other peaks, including the height of fame or achievement.

Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Friday…perhaps the zenith of our news…because we are wrapping up…

Here’s a thought for the day from Gordie Howe: “You can always get someone to do your thinking for you.”

And on a lighter note…
What do you get when you drop a pumpkin?
Squash.

That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Friday, October 16th, 2026. I’m Kevin Boyle 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
Showers likely, mainly before 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy. High 51 lakeside/54 inland. North winds 15 to 20 mph, increasing to 25 to 30 this afternoon. Gusts to 40 mph. Rain chance 60%.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, gradually becoming mostly clear. Low 40 lakeside/35 inland. North winds 20 to 25 mph, decreasing to 10 to 15 after midnight. Gusts to 35 mph.
Saturday
Sunny. High 57. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 in the afternoon. Gusts to 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear and breezy. Low 49 lakeside/40 inland. Southwest winds around 25 mph, gusting to 35.
Sunday
Sunny and windy. High 59. Southwest winds around 30 mph, gusting to 45.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear and breezy. Low 51 lakeside/43 inland.
Monday
Mostly sunny. High 59.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Low 48 lakeside/43 inland.
Tuesday
Sunny. High 61.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Low 50 lakeside/45 inland.
Wednesday
Sunny. High 63.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Low 53 lakeside/48 inland.
Thursday
Partly sunny. High 63.

Air Quality Index this morning was 0.

Fire Danger: Moderate

Out on the Big Drink…

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

Today – Gale Warning starts 11:00 a.m.

N wind 20 to 30 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. Showers, mainly before 1pm. A slight chance of waterspouts between 1pm and 3pm. Waves 3 ft building to 7 ft.

Tonight – Gale Warning to 1:00 a.m.

N wind 20 to 25 kt decreasing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 kt. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy. Waves 6 ft subsiding to 1 ft.

Saturday

WNW wind 10 to 15 kt becoming WSW 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Sunny. Waves 1 ft building to 6 ft.

Saturday Night

WSW wind 25 to 30 kt. Clear. Waves 6 ft building to 9 ft.

Sunday

SW wind 25 to 30 kt, with gusts as high as 40 kt. Sunny. Waves around 9 ft.

Sunday Night

SW wind 20 to 25 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. Mostly clear. Waves 5 to 7 ft.

Monday

WSW wind 10 to 15 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves 2 to 4 ft.

Monday Night

WSW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming E after midnight. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less.

Tuesday

Variable winds 5 kt or less. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.

Water Temps: 60 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. 54 in the Straits. Others not reporting.

Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org

Coming up in our Community Calendar Report…

Claims from Michigan’s final governor debate get a fact-check. A Google data center clears another hurdle, and the A-C-L-U challenges Traverse City’s proposed prowling rules. Plus, a voter registration deadline and Island Halloween plans.

Those stories along with more local and state news, a run down of local events, birthdays, this date in history, a thought for the day and yet another even worse pumpkin joke are up after this global and national news from F-S-N…

 [Time check.]

Today’s featured image: The hallways at BICS will be haunted next Friday after school well into the evening. You can help make it fun for the kids with a donation of candy, snacks, treats and/or drinks. Drop those off in the school office during school hours. Graphic from BICS Student Council

The Beaver Island Boat Company says they are adding a fifteen-percent fuel surcharge starting next Monday through the end of the season. It covers all passenger, vehicle and freight fares—including reservations already booked. The company says fuel costs have climbed beyond what it can absorb. Nationally, diesel prices are up about seventy percent since the Iran war began, averaging more than six dollars a gallon.

#Economy #Transportation

Rising fuel costs have prompted fare surcharges for the ferry. Photo illustration by WVBI through ChatGPT

Michigan’s major-party candidates for governor debate again tonight in Detroit. Democrat Jocelyn Benson and Republican John James face off from eight to nine as they campaign to succeed Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Watch it here on the island at Click on Detroit dot com. There’s a link in today’s script online.

https://www.clickondetroit.com/live/

#Election2026

In other election related news, national, state and Ingham County Republicans are suing the Lansing Election Commission, alleging it appointed nearly twice as many Democratic poll workers as Republicans. State law requires officials to strive for an even balance between the major parties. Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum says the suit came before the appointment deadline and says staffing can be complicated by applicants who fail to show up or complete requirements.

#Election2026

Michigan’s D-N-R is using D-N-A testing to find out whether fish stocking is working. Bridge Michigan reports biologists match fish caught in lakes with the parents used in hatcheries. An Upper Peninsula pilot found strong stocking results in one lake but little success in two others. The D-N-R plans five hundred walleye samples statewide to help decide where future stocking dollars should go.

#Environment

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office says a Traverse City has a felony charge for allegedly threatening to kill Grand Traverse County Prosecutor Noelle Moeggenberg. Fifty-seven-year-old Edward Manseau faces up to twenty years in prison if convicted.

#Crime

The Michigan lottery has a big winner down in T-C. A man there has won a six-point-seven-nine-million-dollar jackpot with a ticket bought in Kingsley. The anonymous winner elected a lump sum payout of about four-point-seven million, with plans to buy a house, invest and travel.

#Fundraising

A powerful fall storm brings rain pretty much state-wide today, followed by strong winds Friday. The National Weather Service expects a half-inch to an inch of rain, with more possible in northwest Lower Michigan. Friday’s gusts could reach forty miles an hour on land, with dangerous conditions on the Great Lakes. The forecast calls for six footers between here and Charlevoix on Friday with 35 knot winds. Temps around the state will have highs fall just in the forties and fifties, with frost and freezing temperatures possible Saturday morning—that after temps in the mid-80s downstate earlier this week.

#Weather

Finally, with the big bag day fast approaching, here’s some information for your Halloween plans:  The C-O-A has a lunch planned for the 23rd (that’s next Friday) at Peaine Township Hall starting at 11:30. R-S-V-P at 21-24 or by email to B-I Meals at Charlevoix County dot org.  The library has a party planned from 3:00 to 5:00 p-m on Halloween with spooky snack, fun games and prizes. All are welcome. And, TUNES plans a Halloween open house with a look inside its studio, cider and sweet treats. Trick-or-treaters can pick up treat bags from 4:30 to 7:30. Everyone is welcome. The studio is next to the hardware.

mailto:bimeals@charlevoixcounty.org

#IslandEvents

The TUNES studio will have treats, but no tricks, on Halloween night. Drop by from 4:30 to 7:30. Graphic from TUNES

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

First, your meeting planner for the coming week…

Today
The District Library Board and the Telecommunications Advisory Committee both meet at 4:30. The Library Board meets at the library, and the Telecommunications Committee at the BIC Center. A-A meets tonight, Saturday and next Tuesday at 6:00 at the Christian Church.

Next Tuesday
The Waste Management Committee meets at 1:30 at Peaine Township Hall. The Beaver Island Association Board meets at 4:00 at the BIC Center, and the Peaine Township Board meets at 5:30 at the township hall.

Next Wednesday
The Beaver Island Airport Commission meets at noon at the Township Airport.

That’s your meeting lineup. Locations and more details are in the calendar entries online.

On the fun front today…

This morning, Pickleball starts at 10:00 at Peaine Township Park. Women’s Bible Study also meets at 10:00 at the Christian Church. Chair Yoga is at 11:00 in the BIC Center auditorium. This evening, it’s Burger and a Beer Night at the Shamrock starting at 5:00, and Euchre at Whiskey Point Brewing Company. Cards hit the table at 7:00. No partner is needed.

Friday
Senior and Veterans Coffee and Donuts runs from 8:30 to 10:30 in the BIC Center lobby. Pickleball starts at 10:00 at Peaine Township Park, followed by Chair Strength Training at 10:30 in the BIC Center Hangout. After school, Board Game Fridays brings game fun to the library from 3:30 to 5:00.

[On the radio, Friday’s lineup kicks off after the 6:00 news with “That Thing with Rich Appel,” featuring top forty hits from the 70s. At 9:00, “The Titus Jennings Experience” offers music from all genres, followed by “The Midnight Special” with Marilyn Rea Beyer at 11:00.]

Looking ahead to highlights for the rest of the week…

Saturday
The B-I-C-S volleyball squad heads off for Northern Lights League tournament play. Pickleball starts at 10:00 at Peaine Township Park. There are Halloween themed movies at the BIC Center. It’s a Practical Magic double feature with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. The original screens at 3:00, followed by Practical Magic Two at 6:00. Both are rated PG-13. And it’s Prime Rib Night at the Shamrock starting at 5:00.

[On the radio, Country Classics starts at 5:00 Saturday evening with host Sheri Timsak. At 7:00, WVBI’s Adam Pettigrew takes you back to the best of the 80s and 90s with the Mix Tape show. 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
The Episcopal Mission has services at 9:00 and the Christian Church at 10:00. Mass is at Holy Cross at 12:15.

Looking into highlights for next week…

Monday
Senior Tai Chi starts at 10:30 in the BIC Center Hangout.

Tuesday
Babies and Toddlers Mix-Up at the library and pickleball at Peaine Township Park both start at 10:00. Chair Strength Training follows at 10:30 in the BIC Center Hangout. Tuesday evening, Let’s Get Quizzical trivia returns to the BIC Center at 6:00.

Wednesday
American Mah Jongg starts at 10:00 in the BIC Center Hangout. All skill levels are welcome; bring your 2026 Mah Jongg card if you have one. Afternoon Bingo follows at 1:00. At 3:00, the library’s BOBI Book Club discusses “The Copper Stone” by Julia Mary Gibson. Then at 5:00, it’s Time for Art with Cindy Ricksgers at the BIC Center. No experience is necessary.

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 Belle.  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: On our list today are Emmalee Antkoviak, Raleigh Brandt, Dr. Jeff Powers and David Breden.  Happy Birthday to Raleigh, Emmalee, David and Jeff, 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 ferry arrives and there are folks soon be out leaf peeping. So, let’s be careful out there.

On this date in 1997, the Cassini spacecraft blasts off from Cape Canaveral, beginning a nearly seven-year journey to Saturn. The international mission brings the ringed planet and its moons into stunning focus. Its companion probe, Huygens [HOY-gunz], lands on Titan, while Cassini explores Saturn’s rings and icy moons before ending its mission with a plunge into the planet’s atmosphere in 2017.

A seven-year journey to the ringed planet Saturn begins with the liftoff of a Titan IVB/Centaur carrying the Cassini orbiter and its attached Huygens probe. The orbiter was named for Giovanni Cassini, an Italian-French mathematician, astronomer, astrologer and engineer who discovered four satellites of Saturn and noted the division of its rings. Launch occurred at 4:43 a.m. EDT, Oct. 15, from Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Air Station. Photo provided by NASA

Our Merriam-Webster Word of the Day is outlandish [out-LAN-dish], an adjective describing something strikingly strange or unusual, or something that goes beyond reasonable limits. In Old English, it means coming from a foreign land. Over time, that meaning expands to include unfamiliar or bizarre things. For example: “His outlandish Halloween costume includes a flying saucer, three antennae and a working fog machine.”

Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Thursday…

Here’s a thought for the day from satirist Mark Russell: “The scientific theory I like best is that the rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost airline luggage.”

And on a lighter note…
What happens when you eat too much pumpkin pie? You get au-tumn-y ache.

That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Thursday, October 15th, 2026. I’m Kevin Boyle 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
Cloudy, with a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5 p.m. High near 57. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Showers, with a low around 46 lakeside/38 inland. East wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of rain 100 percent. A half to three-quarters of an inch of rain possible.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly before 9 a.m. Cloudy, gradually becoming mostly sunny. High near 52 lakeside/56 inland. Breezy, with north winds 15 to 25 mph, gusting to 35. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, gradually becoming mostly clear. Low around 40 lakeside/34 inland. Breezy, with north winds 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 after midnight. Gusts to 35 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy, with southwest winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 in the afternoon. Gusts to 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear and breezy. Low around 49 lakeside/40 inland.
Sunday
Sunny and windy. High near 59.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear and breezy. Low around 49 lakeside/43 inland.
Monday
Mostly sunny. High near 60.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Low around 47 lakeside/42 inland.
Tuesday
Sunny. High near 60.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Low around 49 lakeside/44 inland.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. High near 61.

Air Quality Index this morning was 0.

Fire Danger: Moderate

Out on the Big Drink…

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

Today

SE wind 5 to 10 kt. Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Waves 1 ft or less.

Friday – Gale Warning starting 11:00 a.m.

N wind 15 to 25 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Waves 2 ft building to 6 ft.

Friday Night – Gale Warning to 2:00 a.m.

N wind 20 to 25 kt decreasing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 kt. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear. Waves 6 ft subsiding to 1 ft.

Saturday

WSW wind 10 to 15 kt increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less building to 5 ft.

Sunday

SW wind around 30 kt, with gusts as high as 40 kt. Sunny. Waves 9 to 10 ft.

Monday

WSW wind 10 to 15 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves 4 ft subsiding to 1 ft.

Water Temps: 60 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island and Sleeping Bear. 56 in the Straits.

Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org

Coming up in our Community Calendar Report…

Ferry fares rise Monday with a fuel surcharge. Michigan’s candidates for governor debate tonight, and a fall storm could make Friday rough on the lakes. Plus, fish ancestry testing and Halloween plans around the island.

Those stories along with more local and state news, a run down of local events, birthdays, this date in history and more are up after this global and national news…

 [Time check.]

Today’s featured image: Rising fuel costs are prompting a fifteen-percent surcharge on Beaver Island Boat Company fares beginning Monday. Photo by BIBCO

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed holds a narrow polling advantage over Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s U-S Senate race. Monday’s RealClearPolling average puts him ahead by about three points. But polls aren’t guarantees: one late-July survey showed El-Sayed leading his primary by ten points. He ultimately beat Haley Stevens by less than one.

#Election2026

In the governor’s race, polling shows a wider gap. Bridge Michigan reports four polling-based models put Democrat Jocelyn Benson seven to eight points ahead of Republican John James. Benson is preparing a potential administration and campaigning to help Democrats win both legislative chambers. James says he’s relying on grassroots outreach as national Republican advertising support shrinks. Benson says she’s taking no votes for granted. The candidates debate again Thursday.

#Election2026

Meantime, the U-S Senate candidates continue to spar on issues. For example, on A-I El-Sayed wants to pause development of the most powerful systems until safety rules are in place, ban recursive training, require emergency shutoffs and create a cabinet-level A-I safety agency. Republican Mike Rogers now calls for slowing development to establish safeguards, after previously backing faster innovation. Rogers also supports a moratorium on data center development and says those projects should be local decisions. Election Day is November third.

#Election2026

A Monroe father and his teenage daughter are suing Monroe Public Schools, district officials and the Michigan High School Athletic Association over a transgender volleyball player’s participation in a 2025 match. They allege Title Nine violations involving competition and shared locker rooms and restrooms. The association calls the claims legally unsound and says its policy complies with state and federal law.

#Sports

Down in T-C, the North Sky Raptor Sanctuary is a step closer to a new home at Camp Greilick. Grand Traverse County commissioners will review a proposed 50-year lease today, with an approval vote expected later. Rent would be one dollar annually, plus a share of admissions. Public operations are planned for summer 2029.

#Environment

And, speaking of one dollar payments, the Peaine Township Board voted at their meeting last evening to proceed with an offer to purchase the lighthouse and former lighthouse school properties from the county and Networks Northwest for $1. Community members in attendance applauded the decision.

#IslandGovernance

Lake Michigan Farms and the Transfer Station are teaming up to keep clear plastic clamshell containers out of the landfill. Drop yours in the designated blue recycling bin at the Transfer Station, and enter for a chance to win organic produce and microgreens.

#Environment

A new episode of The Tides That Tie explores our twinned Island Arranmore’s fishing heritage and efforts to keep it alive. Host Kevin Green talks with four islanders about family traditions and changing livelihoods. There’s a link to the new release in today’s script online, plus you can find it on major podcast platforms.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arranmores-fishermen-a-living-and-a-legacy/id1832355140?i=1000793977059

#IrishHeritage

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

First, your meeting planner for the coming week…

Today, the Beaver Island Transportation Authority Board meets at noon. The St. James Board had a meeting set for 5:30, but it has been cancelled. Tomorrow, the District Library Board and the Telecommunications Advisory Committee both meet at 4:30. A-A meets Thursday, Saturday and next Tuesday at 6:00 at the Christian Church.

Next Tuesday, the Waste Management Committee meets at 1:30, the Beaver Island Association Board at 4:00, and the Waste Management Committee at 1:30. Next Wednesday, the Beaver Island Airport Commission meets at noon.

That’s your meeting lineup. Locations and more details are in the calendar entries online.

On the fun front today…

American Mah Jongg starts at 10:00 in the BIC Center Hangout. All skill levels are welcome; bring your 2026 Mah Jongg card if you have one. Afternoon Bingo follows at 1:00. At 5:00, Time for Art at the BIC Center features Pendant Necklaces with Cindy Ricksgers. Bring a special stone, bead or shell if you’d like to use it in your pendant. Materials are also available at the class. No experience is necessary.

Thursday, pickleball starts at 10:00 at Peaine Township Park. Women’s Bible Study meets at 10:00 at the Christian Church. Chair Yoga is at 11:00 in the BIC Center auditorium. It’s Burger and a Beer Night at the Shamrock, and Euchre is on at Whiskey Point Brewing Company. Cards hit the table at 7:00.

Looking ahead to highlights for the rest of the week…

Friday, Senior and Veterans Coffee and Donuts runs from 8:30 to 10:30 in the BIC Center lobby. Pickleball starts at 10:00 at Peaine Township Park, followed by Chair Strength Training at 10:30 in the BIC Center Hangout. After school, Board Game Fridays brings game fun to the library at 3:30.

[On the radio, Friday’s lineup kicks off after the 6:00 news with “That Thing with Rich Appel,” featuring top forty hits from the 70s. At 9:00, “The Titus Jennings Experience” offers music from all genres, followed by “The Midnight Special” with Marilyn Rea Beyer at 11:00.]

Saturday, the B-I-C-S volleyball squad heads off for Northern Lights League tournament play. Pickleball starts at 10:00 at Peaine Township Park. Movies at the BIC Center offer a Practical Magic double feature with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. The original screens at 3:00, followed by Practical Magic Two at 6:00. Both are rated PG-13. And it’s Prime Rib Night at the Shamrock.

[On the radio, Country Classics starts at 5:00 Saturday evening with host Sheri Timsak. At 7:00, WVBI’s Adam Pettigrew takes you back to the best of the 80s and 90s with the Mix Tape show. 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, the Episcopal Mission has services at 9:00 and the Christian Church at 10:00. Mass is at Holy Cross at 12:15.

Looking into highlights for next week, Senior Tai Chi is on Monday at 10:30 in the BIC Center Hangout.

Tuesday brings the Babies and Toddlers Mix-Up at the library and pickleball at Peaine Township Park, both at 10:00. Chair Strength Training follows at 10:30 at the BIC Center. Tuesday evening, Let’s Get Quizzical trivia returns to the BIC Center at 6:00.

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 Beau.  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: On our list today are Alvin LaFreniere, Kyle Brown, Dan McCafferty, Brian Grassmick, Doug Tilley, Eliza Foli, Sarah Avery, Robert Grosbeck, Riley Markey and Bev Cantwell.  Happy Birthday to Bev, Sarah, Eliza, Rob, Doug, Brian, Dan, Kyle and Alvin, 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 ferry arrives and there are folks soon be out leaf peeping. So, let’s be careful out there.

On this date in 1947, Air Force Captain Chuck Yeager breaks the sound barrier over California’s desert. Flying the rocket-powered Bell X-1, he becomes the first person to officially exceed the speed of sound in level flight. The experimental aircraft helps researchers understand flight beyond Mach One, opening the way for a new generation of supersonic airplanes.

The Bell X-1 that broke the sound barrier for the first time on display at the National Air and Space Museum. Photo by Balon Greyjoy via Wikimedia

Our Merriam-Webster Word of the Day is deportment [dih-PORT-munt], a noun meaning the way someone behaves or carries themselves, especially in a formal setting. It traces back to a Latin word meaning “to carry,” also found in transport and import. With deportment, what we carry is ourselves. For example: “The students’ polite deportment impressed their hosts during the museum visit.”

Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Wednesday…

Here’s a thought for the day from Chuck Yeager: “Never wait for trouble.”

And on a lighter note…
How do you fix a broken pumpkin?

With a pumpkin patch.

That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Wednesday, October 14th, 2026. I’m Kevin Boyle 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, with a high near 56. North wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45 lakeside/37 inland. North wind around 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a 50 percent chance of showers after 1 p.m. High near 57. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers. Low around 45 lakeside/37 inland. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of rain 100 percent.
Friday
Showers before 2 p.m., then a slight chance of drizzle. High near 53 lakeside/56 inland. Windy, with north winds 20 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Gusts could reach 45 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy and breezy, with a low around 40 lakeside/34 inland.
Saturday
Sunny and breezy, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear and breezy, with a low around 46 lakeside/40 inland.
Sunday
Sunny and breezy, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy and breezy, with a low around 48 lakeside/42 inland.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46 lakeside/41 inland.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 60.

Air Quality Index this morning was 23.

Fire Danger: Moderate

Out on the Big Drink…

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

Today

NNW wind 10 to 15 kt. Mostly cloudy. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Thursday

ESE wind 5 to 10 kt. A chance of showers after noon. Waves 1 ft or less.

Friday

NNW wind 25 to 30 kt, with gusts as high as 40 kt. Showers, mainly before 1pm. Waves 5 ft building to 8 ft.

Saturday

WNW wind 15 to 20 kt becoming WSW in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 kt. Sunny. Waves 1 ft building to 4 ft.

Sunday

SW wind 25 to 30 kt, with gusts as high as 40 kt. Sunny. Waves 8 to 9 ft.

Water Temps: 60 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island and Sleeping Bear. 55 in the Straits. Little Traverse Bay not reporting.

Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org

Coming up in our Community Calendar Report…

A narrow lead in Michigan’s Senate race, a wider gap for governor, and competing plans for artificial intelligence. Plus, a potential new home for rescued raptors, a recycling partnership on the Island, and Arranmore’s fishing future.

Those stories along with more local and state news, a run down of local events, birthdays, this date in history and more are up after this global and national news…

 [Time check.]

Today’s featured image: The Peaine Township board voted last evening to proceed with an offer to buy the Beaver Head Lighthouse and former Lighthouse School properties for $1 in response to a proposal from the Charlevoix County Board. Photo by Becca Foli from the Up North Digital Network Backgrounds Collection

Governor Whitmer has declared a statewide energy emergency, temporarily allowing vehicles with farm or wood harvester plates to use dyed diesel on Michigan roads without state penalties. The fuel is normally reserved for off-road use and sold without highway fuel taxes. Whitmer cites soaring diesel prices tied to the Iran war. The relief follows federal action and ends no later than December 31st. The Michigan Farm Bureau welcomed the move during harvest season.

#Economy

Munson Medical Center is targeting long emergency room waits after summer E-R traffic rose six percent. The Traverse City Ticker reports new president Joe Du Lac is assembling a 60-person team to improve patient flow. Some patients waited five to six hours during peak periods. His goal: continuous care with fewer delays.
#Healthcare

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is suing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, accusing the state’s largest health insurer of an illegal monopoly. The federal lawsuit alleges agreements with other Blue Cross companies limit competition and drive up costs for residents and state government. Blue Cross disputes that characterization, saying it faces strong competition statewide. The state seeks monetary damages and an end to the alleged anticompetitive practices.

#Healthcare

On the Island, we’ve had a series of almost summer like days, but change came late in the day yesterday as temperatures dropped. Today, Michigan gets a split personality today as a cold front divides the state. Highs across the U-P and Northern Lower Michigan stay in the 50s and 60s, while southeast Michigan could reach the low 80s, challenging records. Cooler air spreads statewide Wednesday, with widespread rain and strong winds arriving later this week.

#Weather

So, perhaps appropriately, the Beaver Island Golf Course is ending its season for 2026 tomorrow. It will be open for members only after that, and for walking play only unless you bring your own cart. They say the 2026 season was great and look forward to play in 2027.

#Recreation

The Charlevoix Community Foundation’s new Pick a Project Grant Catalog is now available online. It offers pre-vetted projects in their service area that you can elect to support. Projects include those from the Historical Society, the Health Center, the Library, Tunes and the Little Traverse Conservancy. There’s a link to the catalog in today’s script online.  

https://cthreef.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/grant?grant_cycle_id=1165

#Fundraising

The Health Center has a Good Samaritan garage sale today from noon to five today, but it isn’t at the Health Center. It’s at 33090 East Side Drive. Park along the road. Proceeds help with medical treatment costs.

#Fundraising

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

First, your meeting planner for the coming week…

Today, the Peaine Township Board meets at 5:30. Wednesday, the Beaver Island Transportation Authority Board meets at noon, and the St. James Township Board meets at 5:30. Thursday, the District Library Board and the Telecommunications Advisory Committee both meet at 4:30. A-A meets today, Thursday and Saturday at 6:00.

That’s the meeting lineup through the weekend. Locations and more details are in the calendar entries online.

On the fun front today…

The Babies and Toddlers Mix-Up brings little ones and their grownups together at the library at 10:00. Pickleball starts at 10:00 at Peaine Township Park. At 10:30, Chair Strength Training meets upstairs in the Hangout at the BIC Center.

The Good Samaritan garage sale runs noon to 5:00 at 33090 East Side Drive. Please park along the road. Proceeds benefit the Good Samaritan Fund, helping with medical treatment costs.

This afternoon, the Islander volleyball squad travels to Boyne Falls for a match at 4:00.

In our Dark Sky, look for the Moon, Jupiter and the Twin Stars early Wednesday morning, from 3:00 to 7:00. More details at dark sky island dot org.

Wednesday, American Mah Jongg starts at 10:00 in the BIC Center Hangout. All skill levels are welcome; bring your 2026 Mah Jongg card if you have one. Afternoon Bingo follows at 1:00. The Amik Cultural Preservation Center opens from 4:00 to 7:00 for tours and discussions. At 5:00, Time for Art at the BIC Center features Pendant Necklaces with Cindy Ricksgers.

Looking ahead to highlights for the rest of the week…

Thursday, pickleball starts at 10:00 at Peaine Township Park. Women’s Bible Study meets at 10:00 at the Christian Church. There’s Chair Yoga at 11:00 in the Hangout at the BIC Center.  It’s Burger and a Beer Day at the Shamrock, and Euchre is on at Whiskey Point Brewing Company. Cards hit the table at 7:00.

Friday, Senior and Veterans Coffee and Donuts is on at the BIC Center in the morning. There’s Pickleball outdoors at 10:00. Chair Strength Training at 10:30 in the Hangout. And board game fun at the library for after school at 3:30.

[On the radio, Friday’s lineup kicks off after the 6:00 news with “That Thing with Rich Appel,” featuring top forty hits from the 70s. At 9:00, “The Titus Jennings Experience” offers music from all genres, followed by “The Midnight Special” with Marilyn Rea Beyer at 11:00.]

Saturday, there’s Pickleball outdoors starting at 10:00.. The B-I-C-S volleyball squad heads off for Northern Lights League Tourney play. Movies are on at the BIC Center with the opportunity to see Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in both of the Practical Magic movies. The original is at 3:00 and the follow-on at 6:00. Both rated PG-13. And, it’s Prime Rib Night at the Shamrock

[On the radio, Country Classics starts at 5:00 Saturday evening with host Sheri Timsak. At 7:00, WVBI’s Adam Pettigrew takes you back to the best of the 80s and 90s with the Mix Tape show. 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, the Episcopal Mission has services at 9:00 and the Christian Church at 10:00. Mass is at Holy Cross at 12:15.

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 Dana.  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: Our list is empty today.  But, 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 ferry arrives and there are folks soon be out leaf peeping. So, let’s be careful out there.

On this date in 1792, the cornerstone of the White House is laid in Washington. Irish-born architect James Hoban designs the presidential home, built by a workforce that includes enslaved laborers and paid craftsmen. Eight years later, John Adams moves into the still-unfinished building. George Washington helps choose its location and design, but never lives there.

An architectural rendering showing the East front elevation of the White House. Drawing by Benjamin Henry Latrobe via Wikimedia

Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is abscond [ab-SKAHND], a verb meaning to slip away secretly and go into hiding, often taking something along. It commonly describes someone fleeing with stolen money, but works for smaller capers, too: “The dog absconded with the last bratwurst while everyone watched the bonfire.” The word comes from Latin meaning “to hide away.”

Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Tuesday…

Here’s a thought for the day from John Adams, first resident of the White House: “A Constitution of Government once changed from Freedom, can never be restored. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever.”

And on a lighter note…
Who helps little pumpkins cross the street?

The crossing gourd.

That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Tuesday, October 13th, 2026. I’m Kevin Boyle 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 chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 a.m., then a slight chance of showers until 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy. High 60 lakeside/63 inland. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40%.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Low 48 lakeside/39 inland. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. High 56. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Low 45 lakeside/36 inland. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a 30% chance of showers after 2 p.m. High 57. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers, mainly after 8 p.m. Breezy. Low 45 lakeside/36 inland. Chance of rain 80%.
Friday
Showers likely before 2 p.m. Partly sunny and windy. High 52 lakeside/55 inland. Chance of rain 60%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy and breezy. Low 38 lakeside/34 inland.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. High 56.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear and breezy. Low 45 lakeside/40 inland.
Sunday
Sunny and windy. High 59.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy and breezy. Low 48 lakeside/43 inland.
Monday
Mostly sunny. High 59.

Air Quality Index this morning was 0.

Fire Danger: Moderate

Out on the Big Drink…

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

Today

E wind around 10 kt becoming NW in the afternoon. A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a slight chance of showers between 11am and noon. Patchy fog between 10am and 11am, then Patchy fog between noon and 1pm. Waves around 1 ft.

Wednesday

NNW wind 10 to 15 kt. Mostly cloudy. Waves around 1 ft.

Thursday

SE wind 5 to 10 kt. A chance of showers after 1pm. Waves 1 ft or less.

Friday

NW wind around 30 kt, with gusts as high as 45 kt. Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Waves 6 to 7 ft.

Saturday

NW wind around 15 kt becoming WSW in the afternoon. Sunny. Waves around 2 ft.

Water Temps: 61 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island and Sleeping Bear. 53 in the Straits. Little Traverse Bay not reporting.

Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org

Coming up in our Community Calendar Report…

Diesel relief for farmers and loggers, a push to shorten Munson E-R waits, and a monopoly lawsuit against Blue Cross. Plus, Michigan’s temperature divide, the Island golf season winds down, and a garage sale helps neighbors with medical bills.

Those stories along with more local and state news, a run down of local events, birthdays, this date in history and more are up after this global and national news…

 [Time check.]

Today’s featured image: A melanistic gray fox captured in a photo submitted to the Michigan D.N.R. after they asked for photos of the rare fax. Photo provided by Michigan D.N.R. via Facebook

Beaver Island’s fourth annual Harvest on the Harbor festival drew what may have been its largest crowd yet this weekend. Organizers report strong mainland attendance, with about 120 ferry passengers and another 100 arriving by air—many of them visiting the Island for the first time. Saturday’s sunshine brought crowds to the BIC Center for fresh-pressed cider, live music, local vendors, pumpkin picking, hayrides and family activities. The festival also gave island businesses a welcome shoulder-season boost. Later at the Shamrock, Deputy Neal Green pulled the winner for the BIC Center’s annual art raffle. Karen Petersmark took home Lois Stipp’s painting of Donegal Bay.

#LocalEconomy

Harvest on the Harbor was enjoyed by locals and visitors. Danny and Tim provided the music as folks enjoyed snacks and cider in front of the BIC Center. Photo by Rob Cole

Two wildfires burned nearly 300 acres in the Upper Peninsula over the weekend. The larger Ridge Fire, northwest of Marquette, forced three home evacuations. A second fire burns near Craig Lake State Park in Baraga County. More than 50 D-N-R firefighters are battling the blazes, assisted by aircraft.

#Environment

Beaver Island’s Fogg Towing and Marine has won a $273,000 contract to dredge Petoskey’s Municipal Marina next year. The project will remove nearly 2,900 cubic yards of sediment deposited largely by the Bear River. Officials say buildup already causes some sailboats to drag bottom. Petoskey and the Michigan D-N-R will split the cost, with work expected by spring.
#LocalEconomy

The Peaine Township Board has a meeting set for tomorrow evening at 5:30. Among the topics of discussion will be the future of fiber delivered internet on the Island.

#Broadband

The Open Hands Breakfast Café will start up again on the 26th of the month. It had been running on Mondays and Wednesdays each week, but took a break when

Lonnie Allen had to head off for surgery.

#Foodies

The Queen still hides at the Elks Lodge. Becky Gerace won the draw on Saturday, but found the King of Diamonds. She takes home $250 as a consolation prize. The pot is now $19,310.

#Fundraising

The sneaky Queen of Hearts is still hiding at the Elks Lodge. The next draw is this coming Saturday. Photo by Beaver Island Elks

In sports, the Islanders young soccer squad put up a good fight at the Northern Lights Soccer tourney on Saturday, but fell to Munising Baptist. That closes out their 2026 season that included a win over arch rival Mackinac.

#Sports

The Detroit Lions head into their bye week at three and two after routing the Arizona Cardinals 45-21 Sunday. Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns. Jared Goff threw for 271 yards and three scores, including two to Jameson Williams. Detroit scored on seven straight possessions after a slow start.

#Sports

Finally, sad news to pass along. Jimmy McCafferty has passed away unexpectedly at his home. Plans for arrangements are still underway. Jimmy was a volunteer at the BIC Center in years past where he presented fitness and self-defense training.

#Memorials

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

First your meeting planner for the coming week…

Tuesday, the Peaine Township Board meets at 5:30. Wednesday, the Beaver Island Transportation Authority Board meets at noon. The St. James Township Board meets Wednesday at 5:30. Thursday, the District Library Board and the Telecommunications Advisory Committee will both meet at 4:30. A-A meets Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6:00.

That’s the meeting lineup we have through the weekend. Locations and more details will be in the calendar entries online.

On the fun front today…

Today is quiet on the calendar, the first day we’ve had like that since last winter.

Tuesday, the Babies and Toddlers Mix-Up will bring little ones and their grownups together at the library at 10:00. Pickleball gets underway at 10:00 at Peaine Township Park. At 10:30, Chair Strength Training meets upstairs in the Hangout at the BIC Center. Tuesday afternoon, the Islander volleyball squad travels to Boyne Falls for a match at 4:00.

In our Dark Sky, the Moon, Jupiter and Twin Stars will be visible during the early morning hours Tuesday and Wednesday, from 3:00 to 7:00. More details at dark sky island dot org.

Looking ahead to highlights for the rest of the week…

Wednesday, American Mah Jongg will start at 10:00 in the BIC Center Hangout. All skill levels will be welcome; bring your 2026 Mah Jongg card if you have one. Afternoon Bingo will follow at 1:00. The Amik Cultural Preservation Center will open from 4:00 to 7:00 for tours and discussions. At 5:00, Time for Art at the BIC Center will feature Pendant Necklaces with Cindy Ricksgers.

Thursday, pickleball is at 10:00 at Peaine Township Park. Women’s Bible Study meets at 10:00 at the Christian Church. It’ll be Burger and a Beer day at the Shamrock, and Euchre is on at Whiskey Point Brewing Company. Cards hit the table at 7:00.

Friday, Senior and Veterans Coffee and Donuts is on at the BIC Center in the morning.

[On the radio, Friday’s lineup will kick off after the 6:00 news with “That Thing with Rich Appel,” featuring top forty hits from the 70s. At 9:00, “The Titus Jennings Experience” will offer music from all genres, followed by “The Midnight Special” with Marilyn Rea Beyer at 11:00.]

Saturday, its Prime Rib Night at the Shamrock.

[On the radio, Country Classics will start at 5:00 Saturday evening with host Sheri Timsak. At 7:00, WVBI’s Adam Pettigrew will take you back to the best of the 80s and 90s with the Mix Tape show. Mark Beltaire will take over at 9:00 with Rockin’ the Boat and continue at 10:00 with the Blues Cruise. Cousin Dan will wrap up the evening with the Too Good Radio Show starting at 11:00.]

Sunday, the Episcopal Mission has services at 9:00 and the Christian Church at 10:00. Mass will be at Holy Cross at 12:15.

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 Cillian.  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: Chuck Pop is celebrating today.  Happy Birthday to Chuck, 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 ferry arrives and there are folks soon be out leaf peeping. So, let’s be careful out there.

On this date in 1973, President Richard Nixon nominates Michigan Congressman Gerald R. Ford to become vice president of the United States, following the resignation of Spiro Agnew two days earlier. Ford, who represents the Grand Rapids area and serves as House minority leader, becomes the first person nominated for vice president under the 25th Amendment. Congress confirms him in December. Less than a year later, Nixon resigns over the Watergate scandal, and Ford becomes the nation’s 38th president — the only person to hold both offices without being elected to either one.

President and Mrs. Richard M. Nixon with Representative and Mrs. Gerald R. Ford in the Blue Room following the nomination of Gerald Ford as the President’s choice to succeed Spiro T. Agnew as Vice President. Photo from National Archives via Wikimedia

Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is nexus [NEK-sus], a noun meaning a connection or relationship between people or things, or a central point where several things come together. It comes from Latin, where it originally referred to a binding or fastening. A transportation hub can be a nexus of roads and railways, while a community center can be a nexus of cultural and social activity. The word is particularly appropriate for island communities, where a handful of gathering places often connect many different aspects of daily life.

Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Monday…

Here’s a thought for the day from Gerald R. Ford: “A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have.”

And on a lighter note…
With Halloween fast approaching, it’s time for pumpkin jokes. So, here we go…
What do you get if you divide a pumpkins circumference by its diameter?

Pumpkin π

That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Monday, October 12th, 2026. I’m Kevin Boyle 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. High 65 lakeside/68 inland. Southwest winds around 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low 53 lakeside/47 inland. Breezy, with east winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 80%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11 a.m., then a chance of showers through 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy. High near 62. Breezy, with east winds 10 to 20 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 60%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Low 49 lakeside/41 inland. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny. High near 58. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Low 48 lakeside/39 inland.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a 40 percent chance of showers after 2 p.m. High near 59.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy. Low 45 lakeside/40 inland.
Friday
Mostly cloudy and windy, with a chance of showers. High near 55.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy and breezy. Low 39 lakeside/34 inland.
Saturday
Sunny. High near 55.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear and breezy. Low 45 lakeside/40 inland.
Sunday
Sunny and windy. High near 59.

Air Quality Index this morning was 43.

Fire Danger: Moderate

Out on the Big Drink…

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

Columbus Day

SSW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming E in the afternoon. A slight chance of showers between 11am and 1pm. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Tuesday

E wind 10 to 15 kt becoming W in the morning. Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 11am. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Wednesday

NNW wind around 10 kt. Partly sunny. Waves around 1 ft.

Thursday

ESE wind 5 to 10 kt. A chance of showers after 1pm. Waves 1 ft or less.

Friday

NNW wind around 30 kt, with gusts as high as 40 kt. Showers likely. Waves 5 to 7 ft.

Water Temps: 59 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island in the Straits. 60 at Sleeping Bear. Little Traverse Bay not reporting.

Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org

Coming up in our Community Calendar Report…

Harvest on the Harbor draws a big crowd to Beaver Island. Two wildfires force evacuations in the U.P. Island-based Fogg Towing wins a major dredging contract. And Peaine Township takes up the future of fiber internet.

Those stories along with more local and state news, a run down of local events, birthdays, this date in history and more are up after this global and national news…

 [Time check.]

Today’s featured image: Harvest on the Harbor was enjoyed by locals and visitors. Danny and Tim provided the music as folks enjoyed snacks and cider in front of the BIC Center. Photo by Rob Cole

Michigan’s U-S Senate candidates clashed over health care, immigration and President Trump’s policies last night in Grand Rapids, while finding some agreement on lowering fuel costs. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed backed Medicare for All. Republican Mike Rogers argued it would raise taxes and threaten private coverage. El-Sayed also reaffirmed his call to abolish ICE, while Rogers defended the agency but criticized some enforcement tactics. Rogers faced questions about his reversal on Canadian tariffs. Once a supporter, he now wants the trade dispute ended and says he’s contacted the administration. El-Sayed accused him of changing positions because of polling, while saying he supports targeted tariffs to protect manufacturing. Both candidates called for ending the Iran war and supported temporary gas-tax relief. They also expressed concerns about surveillance cameras, though Rogers favored state decisions on their use.

Personal attacks repeatedly interrupted the discussion. Their next debate will be October 21st in Detroit. You can watch the full debate on BridgeMI using the link in today’s script online.

https://bridgemi.com/michigan-government/watch-live-abdul-el-sayed-mike-rogers-debate-in-michigan-us-senate-race/

#Election 2026

The Wild Strawberry Café has announced some Harvest on the Harbor specials this weekend, including Autumn Harvest soup made with island apples and pears provided by Jennifer Holman-Welch. They also have a quiche special and some spiced island apple French toast.  The Shamrock has Harvest specials as well, including Maple Chicken Pasta, Pork Chops and a steak filet. Plus. Mosty Island shops have special hours and special offers on tap for the weekend. There’s a full rundown in today’s script online. And of course, lots of activities. We’ll have a full look at those in our event review coming up, but if you have kids (or are a kid at heart), you’ll want to take note of the Pumpkin Picking Hayride that departs the BIC Center Saturday at 1:00.

#LocalEvents

The Shamrock and Wild Strawberry both have Harvest on the Harbor specials for the weekend. And, the festival includes special shopping hours and offers from Island stores. Graphics from Wild Strawberry Café, the Shamrock and WVBI

If you are a Northern Lights fan, word is that tonight should have significant activity. There’s more info at Dark Sky Island dot org.

Finally, sad news to pass along. Terry Mooney died Monday at her Arizona home after battling A-L-S. A celebration of her life will be held on Beaver Island next summer, with details to come.

#Memorials

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

First your meeting planner…

A-A will meet Saturday at 6:00, and next week on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at the same time. Also next week, the Beaver Island Transportation Authority Board will meet Wednesday, October 14, at noon. Thursday, October 15, the District Library Board and the Telecommunications Advisory Committee will both meet at 4:30.

That’s it through the end of next week. Locations and more details will be in the calendar entries online.

On the fun front today…

Today and tomorrow will bring the third annual Harvest on the Harbor, with local vendors, cider pressing, crafts and more fall fun.

Today will begin with free Harvest Coffee and Donuts at the BIC Center from 8:30 to 10:30. Apple cider will be on offer, too, and the whole community will be welcome, whatever your age. Pickleball will start at 10:00 at Peaine Township Park, and Chair Strength Training will follow at 10:30 in the BIC Center Hangout. From noon to 4:00, the library will offer a drop-in perspective tree painting craft for all ages. Supplies will be provided, and no registration will be needed. Then, from 4:00 to 6:00, Kate Eisenmann and Pete Haak will lead the Great Apple Cut-Up in the BIC Center lobby. They’ll provide the tools to get apples ready for Saturday’s cider pressing. Bring yourself, a friend, and your favorite nibbles and sips.

[On the radio, our Friday lineup will kick off after the 6:00 news with “That Thing with Rich Appel,” featuring top forty hits from the 70s. At 9:00, “The Titus Jennings Experience” will offer music from all genres, followed by “The Midnight Special” with Marilyn Rea Beyer at 11:00 for music, farce, comedy and late-night escape.]

Saturday, the Islander soccer squad will compete in the Northern Lights League tournament. The Artisan Market at the Point will run from 10:00 to noon at Whiskey Point Lighthouse. From noon to 4:00, Harvest on the Harbor will feature Artisan Alley at the BIC Center, with handmade goods, art, crafts and other creations from local makers. Johnny Applesqueeze will run during those same hours, with Kate and Pete pressing fresh cider for you to enjoy on site. There won’t be packaged cider to take home, so come enjoy a cup at the festival. Saturday is Prime Rib Night at the Shamrock at 5:00, and at 7:30 there, the BIC Center’s art raffle drawing will determine who will take home “McCauley’s Point,” an oil painting by Lois Stipp. Tickets are available at the front desk or online at tickets dot bic center dot org. They are five dollars each or five for twenty. Proceeds will support children’s and family activities at the Center.

[On the radio, Country Classics will start at 5:00 Saturday evening with host Sheri Timsak. At 7:00, WVBI’s Adam Pettigrew will take you 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. Mark Beltaire will take over at 9:00 with Rockin’ the Boat and continue at 10:00 with the Blues Cruise. Cousin Dan will wrap up the evening with the Too Good Radio Show starting at 11:00.]

Sunday, services will be at the Episcopal Mission at 9:00 and at the Christian Church at 10:00. Mass will be at Holy Cross at 12:15.

Looking ahead to highlights for next week…

Monday is quiet on calendar.

Tuesday, Babies and Toddlers Mix-Up will bring little ones and their grownups together at the library at 10:00. Pickleball will also get underway at 10:00 at Peaine Township Park. At 10:30, Chair Strength Training will meet upstairs in the Hangout at the BIC Center. Tuesday afternoon, the Islander volleyball squad will travel to Boyne Falls for a match at 4:00.

In our Dark Sky, you’ll be able to see the Moon, Jupiter and Twin Stars from 3:00 to 7:00 Wednesday morning. You’ll find more details at dark sky island dot org.

Wednesday, American Mah Jongg will start at 10:00 in the BIC Center Hangout. All skill levels will be welcome; bring your 2026 Mah Jongg card if you have one. Afternoon Bingo will follow at 1:00. The Amik Cultural Preservation Center will open from 4:00 to 7:00 for tours and discussions. At 5:00, Time for Art at the BIC Center will feature a session on Pendant Necklaces led by Cindy Ricksgers.

Thursday, there’s pickleball at 10:00 at Peaine Township Park. There’s Women’s Bible Study at 10:00, as well, at the Christian Church. It’s Burger and a Beer day at the Shamrock and Euchre is on at Whiskey Point Brewing Company. Cards hit the table at 7:00.

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 Cody.  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: Judy Boyle, Mason Howard and Paul Lamb are celebrating today.  Happy Birthday to Judy, Paul and Mason, 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 ferry arrives and there are folks soon be out leaf peeping. So, let’s be careful out there.

On this date in 1876, Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Watson carry on a telephone conversation over roughly two miles of wire between Boston and Cambridgeport, Massachusetts. Their experiment uses an existing telegraph line. At first, Watson hears nothing. After bypassing a piece of telegraph equipment, he hears Bell calling “Ahoy!” The telephone is moving beyond the laboratory—and long-distance conversation is taking its first steps. The Island’s first phone connection to the mainland used a cable built by the weather service and eventually transferred to the Coast Guard. In 1957, the Coast Guard announced it would disconiotnue the service resulting in Islanders creating their own local exchange service connected to the mainland by radio link.

An early Bell telephone associated with Bell’s 1876 patent. Photo by National Museum of American History via  Wikimedia

Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is inscrutable [in-SKROO-tuh-bul], an adjective describing something mysterious or difficult to understand. A poker player’s expression might be inscrutable—or the instructions that came with your new coffee maker. It shares a Latin root meaning “to search or examine” with scrutiny and scrutinize. And yes, scrutable is a word, too. It means understandable, although it gets considerably less work.

Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Friday…

Here’s a thought for the day from Alexander Grahm Bell: “Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus.”

And on a lighter note…
Why did the crow land on the telephone pole?

He wanted to make a long distance caw.

That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Friday, October 9th, 2026. I’m Kevin Boyle 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
Sunny. High near 59. West to northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear with increasing clouds inland. Low 54 lakeside/46 inland. East to southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. High 68 lakeside/73 inland. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear and breezy. Low 59 lakeside/54 inland. South winds 15 to 20 mph, with gusts to 25.
Sunday
Sunny. High near 66. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Low 57 lakeside/50 inland.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a 40 percent chance of showers after 2 p.m. High 63 lakeside/66 inland.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers. Low 48 lakeside/41 inland.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. High near 57.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Low 46 lakeside/38 inland.
Wednesday
Partly sunny. High near 58.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers. Low 48 lakeside/40 inland.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy and breezy, with showers likely. High near 61.

Air Quality Index this morning was 22.

Fire Danger: Moderate

Out on the Big Drink…

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

Today

NW wind 5 to 10 kt becoming SW in the afternoon. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.

Saturday

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

Sunday

S wind 10 to 15 kt. Sunny. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Columbus Day

SSW wind around 15 kt becoming W in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 kt. A chance of showers after 1pm. Waves 1 to 3 ft.

Tuesday

N wind around 15 kt. Mostly cloudy. Waves 2 to 3 ft.

Water Temps: 59 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. 60 at Sleeping Bear. Little Traverse Bay not reporting. 59 in the Straits.

Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org

Coming up in our Community Calendar Report…

Candidates clash in Michigan’s governor’s debate, Traverse City adopts a controversial prowling ordinance, and Munson tests drone deliveries. Plus, McDonough’s Fall Sale starts today, and the BIC Center ditches spiders, but needs your apples.

Those stories along with more local and state news, a run down of local events, birthdays, this date in history and more are up after this global and national news…

 [Time check.]

Today’s featured image: A boat heads out on Paradise Bay in the dawn’s early light. Photo provided by Beaver Island Marina South.

Democrat Jocelyn Benson and Republican John James clashed over affordability, tariffs and data centers in last night’s governor’s debate in Grand Rapids. Benson tied James to President Trump’s policies, while James blamed Democratic leadership for Michigan’s struggles. Bridge Michigan reports two shifts: Benson is now open to suspending the state gas tax, while James rejected a statewide data-center moratorium, favoring local decisions. Their next debate will be October 15. Tomorrow evening will see a debate between the candidates for U-S Senate. You can see it on 9 and 10 news or stream it from wood-T-V dot com.

#Election2026

Down in T-C, Traverse City commissioners have approved a prowling ordinance five to one after a heated debate over safety at Hull Park there. Interlochen Public Radio reports supporters cited drinking, drug use and violence. Critics warned the language is vague and could criminalize homelessness.

#PublicSafety

Jocelyn Benson and John James, the lead candidates for Michigan’s next governor, faced off in a debate last evening that saw both candidates change positions on key issues. Photos from campaign websites

Munson Healthcare’s drone delivery project is entering its second phase. Test flights scheduled through October 30 will carry laboratory samples about three miles between Munson Medical Center and Crystal Lake Health Center. The goal: reduce driving and speed deliveries across Munson’s rural healthcare network.

#Healthcare

Michigan will join the Island with a ban on untreated firewood starting January first. Firewood coming into the state will need approved treatment or certification to help prevent the spread of invasive pests and plant diseases. More than 140 can travel in infested wood. Transport of untreated firewood to the Island has been banned for years.

#Environment

On the Island…The Fall Sale starts today at McDonough’s. You can stock up for the winter with sale priced items.
#LocalBuisness

Apex Insurance Services has announced plans for medicare enrollment and insurance info for October 22nd and 23rd. Open enrollment runs from the 15th of this month to December 7th. The sessions will be at the BIC Center.

#Seniors #Healthcare

The BIC Center got a much-needed sweep-down yesterday afternoon as Butch Hogarth volunteered time to take down the summer’s collection of spider-webs. He followed up with some repellant to keep them from coming back too soon.

#Volunteerism

Butch Hogarth at work casting out the spiders at the BIC Center. Screen capture from video provided by Butch Hogarth on Facebook

Have some apples you are willing to donate to make cider at the BIC Center on Saturday? You can start dropping them off at 4:00 Thursday afternoon, but before 4:00 Friday when folks will gather to cut them up to be ready for the cider press on Saturday.

#IslandEvents

The BIC Center is looking for apples for Johny Applesqueeze on Saturday. Graphic from BIC Center

Finally in our news, an opportunity to take a Beaver Island baby to the top. Seasonal resident Faye Rowland’s son is in a baby of the year contest that raises funds for other families in need of baby supplies. He’s now at number three in his group. You can help take him to number one by voting with the link in today’s script online.

https://babyoftheyear.org/2026/ryder-48e1

Ryland Rowland is in the running for baby of the year. Photo from babyoftheyear.org

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

First your meeting planner…

A-A will meet Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6:00 this week and next.

Looking ahead to next week’s meetings, the Beaver Island Transportation Authority Board will meet Wednesday, October 14, at noon. Thursday, October 15, the District Library Board and the Telecommunications Advisory Committee will both meet at 4:30.

That will take us through the end of next week. Locations and more details will be in the calendar entries online.

On the fun front today…

American Mah Jongg will start at 10:00 in the BIC Center Hangout. All skill levels will be welcome; bring your 2026 Mah Jongg card if you have one. Afternoon Bingo will follow at 1:00. The Islander volleyball squad will head to Interlochen for a match listed at 4:00. The Amik Cultural Preservation Center will open from 4:00 to 7:00 for tours and discussions. At 5:00, Time for Art will return to the BIC Center with a screen-printing tutorial led by Bayard Kurth. The class will be free for those 60 and older and five dollars for everyone else.

Thursday, the BIC Center will start accepting apple donations for Johnny Applesqueeze at 9:00. You’ll have until 4:00 Friday to drop them off. Pickleball will start at 10:00 at Peaine Township Park. Women’s Bible Study will also meet at 10:00 at the Christian Church. The Immunization Clinic cancelled last week has been reset for Thursday and will run from 11:00 to 3:00 at B-I-C-S. Call the Health Department to set a time, or just walk in. At 5:00, Burger and a Beer Night will begin at the Shamrock.

Highlights for the rest of the week include…

Friday and Saturday will bring the third annual Harvest on the Harbor, with local vendors, cider pressing, crafts and more fall fun.

Friday will begin with free Harvest Coffee and Donuts at the BIC Center from 8:30 to 10:30. Apple cider will be on offer, too, and the whole community will be welcome, whatever your age. Pickleball will start at 10:00 at Peaine Township Park, and Chair Strength Training will follow at 10:30 in the BIC Center Hangout. From noon to 4:00, the library will offer a drop-in perspective tree painting craft for all ages. Supplies will be provided, and no registration will be needed. Then, from 4:00 to 6:00, Kate Eisenmann and Pete Haak will lead the Great Apple Cut-Up in the BIC Center lobby. They’ll provide the tools to get apples ready for Saturday’s cider pressing. Bring yourself, a friend, and your favorite nibbles and sips.

[On the radio, our Friday lineup will kick off after the 6:00 news with “That Thing with Rich Appel,” featuring top forty hits from the 70s. At 9:00, “The Titus Jennings Experience” will offer music from all genres, followed by “The Midnight Special” with Marilyn Rea Beyer at 11:00 for music, farce, comedy and late-night escape.]

Saturday, the Islander soccer squad will compete in the Northern Lights League tournament. Pickleball will start at 10:00 at Peaine Township Park. The Artisan Market at the Point will run from 10:00 to noon at Whiskey Point Lighthouse. From noon to 4:00, Harvest on the Harbor will feature Artisan Alley at the BIC Center, with handmade goods, art, crafts and other creations from local makers. Johnny Applesqueeze will run during those same hours, with Kate and Pete pressing fresh cider for you to enjoy on site. There won’t be packaged cider to take home, so come enjoy a cup at the festival. Prime Rib Night will start at the Shamrock at 5:00.

[On the radio, Country Classics will start at 5:00 Saturday evening with host Sheri Timsak. At 7:00, WVBI’s Adam Pettigrew will take you 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. Mark Beltaire will take over at 9:00 with Rockin’ the Boat and continue at 10:00 with the Blues Cruise. Cousin Dan will wrap up the evening with the Too Good Radio Show starting at 11:00.]

Sunday, services will be at the Episcopal Mission at 9:00 and at the Christian Church at 10:00. Mass will be at Holy Cross at 12:15.

Looking ahead to highlights for next week…

Tuesday, October 13, the Islander volleyball squad will travel to Boyne Falls for a match at 4:00. Earlier in the day, Babies and Toddlers Mix-Up will bring little ones and their grownups together at the library at 10:00. Pickleball will also get underway at 10:00 at Peaine Township Park. At 10:30, Chair Strength Training will meet upstairs in the Hangout at the BIC Center. The Dark Sky calendar will also feature “Moon, Jupiter, Twin Stars Mornings,” listed for Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:00 to 7:00 in the morning.

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 Roslyn.  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: Melissa Smith is celebrating today.  Happy Birthday to Melissa, 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 ferry arrives and there are folks soon be out leaf peeping. So, let’s be careful out there.

On this date in 1963, President John F. Kennedy signs the ratification of the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. The agreement between the United States, Soviet Union and Britain bans nuclear explosions in the atmosphere, underwater and in space. Underground testing remains permitted, but the treaty marks an important step toward limiting radioactive fallout and easing Cold War tensions. Also on this date in 2023, Hamas-led terrorists attack southern Israel from Gaza, killing 1,209, most of them civilians, including 36 children. The attackers take 251 people hostage into Gaza, setting off the devastating war that follows.

President John F. Kennedy signs the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty ratification at the White House on October 7, 1963. Photo by Robert LeRoy Knudsen from Wikipedia

Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is discreet [dih-SKREET], an adjective meaning careful about keeping something private or avoiding attention. For example: “She made a discreet inquiry about the surprise party, making sure the guest of honor couldn’t hear.” Don’t confuse our word today spelled D-I-S-C-E-E-T it with discrete, spelled D-I-S-C-R-E-T-E, which means separate or distinct. Both trace back to a Latin verb meaning to sift or distinguish. Here’s a spelling trick: in discrete, meaning separate, the letter T keeps the two E’s apart.

Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Wednesday…

Here’s a thought for the day from President John F. Kennedy: “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.”

And on a lighter note…
What do you call birds who stick together?

Vel-crows.

That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Wednesday, October 7th, 2026. I’m Kevin Boyle 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 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51/42. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50/41. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55/48.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68/71. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59/54. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 67/70. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54/47.
Columbus Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48/41.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.

Air Quality Index this morning was 19.

Fire Danger: Moderate

Out on the Big Drink…

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

Today

NW wind around 15 kt becoming W in the afternoon. A chance of showers after 4pm. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Thursday

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

Friday

WSW wind around 10 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves around 1 ft.

Saturday

S wind 15 to 20 kt, with gusts as high as 30 kt. Sunny. Waves 2 to 3 ft.

Sunday

SSW wind 15 to 20 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves 2 to 4 ft.

Water Temps: 61 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island and at Sleeping Bear. In Little Traverse Bay, it’s 62. 60 in the Straits.

Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org

Coming up in our Community Calendar Report…

Candidates clash in Michigan’s governor’s debate, Traverse City adopts a controversial prowling ordinance, and Munson tests drone deliveries. Plus, McDonough’s Fall Sale starts today, and the BIC Center ditches spiders, but needs your apples.

Those stories along with more local and state news, a run down of local events, birthdays, this date in history and more are up after this global and national news…

 [Time check.]

Today’s featured image: Jocelyn Benson and John James, the lead candidates for Michigan’s next governor, faced off in a debate last evening that saw both candidates change positions on key issues. Photos from Benson and James campaign websites

With the November election just weeks away, this week will see plenty of candidate debates. First, candidates for governor, Democrat Jocelyn Benson and Republican John James, will debate tonight at 7:00. Watch on Northern Michigan’s 9 and 10 News or stream at wood TV dot com. Thursday at 7:00, U-S Senate candidates Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers will face off on those same outlets. Both debates will last an hour. Also Thursday, candidates for secretary of state, Democrat Garlin Gilchrist and Republican Anthony Forlini, will debate from 6:30 to 7:30. Watch the livestream on the University of Michigan Ford School website. That debate will overlap the first half-hour of the U-S Senate debate.

Election2026

Federal aid to restore private forests damaged by last year’s ice storm has stopped flowing to Michigan. Interlochen Public Radio reports nationwide demand for the Emergency Forest Restoration Program exceeds available funding. About 600 Michigan landowners are in the application process after months of delays. The March 2025 storm damaged roughly three million acres of forest across 12 counties. The program reimburses eligible landowners for up to 75 percent of restoration costs. Congressman Jack Bergman is calling on Congress to replenish the funding.

#Environment #StormRevovery

Nearly 70 “No Kings” events are planned across Michigan Saturday, October 17, including gatherings in Petoskey and Marquette. Organizers say this round will emphasize nonpartisan voter participation ahead of the midterm election. Activities will vary by community, with some featuring speakers or costumes. Nothing appears for the Island.

#Election2026

The Shamrock and the Beachcomber are both hiring for bartenders. Full or part-time positions are available. Check with Dana if you are interested.

#Employment

Tunes has announced the availability of fiddle lessons with Ruby John. All levels and for both kids and adults. They start on the 12th and you can do them in person or virtually, or a combination of that. You can enroll with an email to tunes@tunesmusicmakers.org.

#IslandMusic

Learn to play the fiddle with Ruby John. Signup with an email to tunes@tunesmusicmakers.org

Have some apples you are willing to donate to make cider at the BIC Center on Saturday? You can start dropping them off at 4:00 Thursday afternoon, but before 4:00 Friday when folks will gather to cut them up to be ready for the cider press on Saturday.

#IslandEvents

The BIC Center is looking for apples for Johny Applesqueeze on Saturday. Graphic from BIC Center

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

First your meeting planner…

Peaine Township Planning Commission will meet today at 5:00. A-A will meet Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6:00 this week and next.

Looking ahead to next week’s meetings, the Beaver Island Transportation Authority Board will meet Wednesday, October 14, at noon. Thursday, October 15, the District Library Board and the Telecommunications Advisory Committee will both meet at 4:30.

That will take us through the end of next week. Locations and more details will be in the calendar entries online.

On the fun front today…

Pickleball will get underway at 9:00 on the township courts. Babies and Toddlers Mix-Up will bring little ones and their grownups together at the library at 10:00. At 10:30, Chair Strength Training will meet upstairs in the Hangout at the BIC Center. Also at 10:30, B-I-C-S will have the rescheduled soccer and volleyball games with Ojibwe.

Wednesday, American Mah Jongg will start at 10:00 in the BIC Center Hangout. All skill levels will be welcome; bring your 2026 Mah Jongg card if you have one. Afternoon Bingo will follow at 1:00. The Islander volleyball squad will head to Interlochen for a match listed at 4:00. The Amik Cultural Preservation Center will open from 4:00 to 7:00 for tours and discussions. At 5:00, Time for Art will return to the BIC Center with a screen-printing tutorial led by Bayard Kurth. The class will be free for those 60 and older and five dollars for everyone else. Outdoor Pickleball will start at 7:00 at Peaine Township Park.

Highlights for the rest of the week include…

Thursday, Pickleball will start at 9:00 at Peaine Township Park. Women’s Bible Study will meet at the Christian Church at 10:00. The Immunization Clinic cancelled last week has been reset for Thursday and will run from 11:00 to 3:00 at B-I-C-S. Call the Health Department to set a time, or just walk in. At 5:00, Burger and a Beer Night will begin at the Shamrock. And if you have apples to share for Johnny Applesqueeze, the BIC Center will start accepting donations Thursday morning at 9:00. You’ll have until 4:00 Friday to drop them off.

Friday and Saturday will bring the third annual Harvest on the Harbor, with local vendors, cider pressing, crafts and more fall fun.

Friday will begin with free Harvest Coffee and Donuts at the BIC Center from 8:30 to 10:30. Apple cider will be on offer, too, and the whole community will be welcome, whatever your age. Pickleball will start at 9:00 on the township courts, and Chair Strength Training will follow at 10:30 in the BIC Center Hangout. From noon to 4:00, the library will offer a drop-in perspective tree painting craft for all ages. Supplies will be provided, and no registration will be needed. Then, from 4:00 to 6:00, Kate Eisenmann and Pete Haak will lead the Great Apple Cut-Up in the BIC Center lobby. They’ll provide the tools to get apples ready for Saturday’s cider pressing. Bring yourself, a friend, and your favorite nibbles and sips.

[On the radio, our Friday lineup will kick off after the 6:00 news with “That Thing with Rich Appel,” featuring top forty hits from the 70s. At 9:00, “The Titus Jennings Experience” will offer music from all genres, followed by “The Midnight Special” with Marilyn Rea Beyer at 11:00 for music, farce, comedy and late-night escape.]

Saturday, the Islander soccer squad will compete in the Northern Lights League tournament. Pickleball will start at 9:00 at Peaine Township Park. The Artisan Market at the Point will run from 10:00 to noon at Whiskey Point Lighthouse. From noon to 4:00, Harvest on the Harbor will feature Artisan Alley at the BIC Center, with handmade goods, art, crafts and other creations from local makers. Johnny Applesqueeze will run during those same hours, with Kate and Pete pressing fresh cider for you to enjoy on site. There won’t be packaged cider to take home, so come enjoy a cup at the festival. Prime Rib Night will start at the Shamrock at 5:00, and another round of outdoor Pickleball will begin at 7:00.

[On the radio, Country Classics will start at 5:00 Saturday evening with host Sheri Timsak. At 7:00, WVBI’s Adam Pettigrew will take you 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. Mark Beltaire will take over at 9:00 with Rockin’ the Boat and continue at 10:00 with the Blues Cruise. Cousin Dan will wrap up the evening with the Too Good Radio Show starting at 11:00.]

Sunday, services will be at the Episcopal Mission at 9:00 and at the Christian Church at 10:00. Mass will be at Holy Cross at 12:15.

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 Roslyn.  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: Kitty McNamara and Dom Halpin are celebrating today.  Happy Birthday to Kitty and Dom, 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 ferry arrives and there are folks soon be out leaf peeping. So, let’s be careful out there.

On this date in 1975, The Jazz Singer premieres in New York, helping launch Hollywood’s talking-picture era. Al Jolson’s songs and brief spoken passages bring synchronized voices to a feature film, although much of the movie still uses silent-film storytelling. His famous line, “You ain’t heard nothing yet,” proves prophetic as the film’s success helps transform the movie business.

A poster for the release of the Jazz Singer, which launched the “talkies.” Image from Wikipedia

Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is regimen [REJ-uh-mun], a noun meaning a planned routine, especially one intended to maintain or improve your health. A daily walk, regular exercise and sensible meals might all be part of your regimen. The word traces back to Latin for “to direct” or “to steer.” For example: “Her fall fitness regimen includes a morning walk along Paradise Bay—even when the wind provides extra resistance.”

Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Tuesday…

Here’s a thought for the day from Al Jolson: “I never wanted to be famous, but I always wanted to be great.”

And on a lighter note…
Why did the Star Wars movies come out in the order 4 5 6 1 2 3?

In charge of the sequence, Yoda was.

That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Tuesday, October 6th, 2026. I’m Kevin Boyle 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 chance of showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 56/49. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 65. West wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52/43. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51/42.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51/45.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56/52. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52/47.
Columbus Day
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

Air Quality Index this morning was 1.

Fire Danger: Moderate

Out on the Big Drink…

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

Today-Gale Warning

S wind 15 to 20 kt, with gusts as high as 30 kt. A chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers after 5pm. Waves 2 ft building to 5 ft.

Tonight

Waves 7 ft subsiding to 3 ft.

Wednesday

NW wind 10 to 15 kt becoming WSW in the afternoon. A chance of showers, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Thursday

WNW wind 15 to 20 kt. A slight chance of showers. Waves 2 to 3 ft.

Friday

W wind 10 to 15 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Saturday

S wind around 15 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Water Temps: 63 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island and in Little Traverse Bay. 62 at Sleeping Bear. 59 in the Straits.

Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org

Coming up in our Community Calendar Report…

Where to watch Michigan’s election debates, a funding stall for ice-storm forest recovery, and another round of No Kings events. Plus, fiddle lessons and apple squeezing.

Those stories along with more local and state news, a run down of local events, birthdays, this date in history and more are up after this global and national news…

 [Time check.]

Today’s featured image: The BIC Center is looking for apples for Johny Applesqueeze on Saturday. Graphic from BIC Center

Michigan’s dam safety overhaul is one vote from Governor Whitmer’s desk after Senate action last Thursday. The bills would strengthen flood standards, increase inspections and require owners to prove they can maintain their dams. The House must approve a final change by the Senate before the package goes to the Governor. The reforms follow years of delays since devastating mid-Michigan dam failures in 2020.

#Environment

Bridge Michigan reports this morning that only about one in four Michigan high school juniors meets college-readiness benchmarks on the S-A-T. Bridge says that’s down from nearly 27 percent last year and 35 percent a decade ago. Math remains a particular challenge: just over a quarter meet that benchmark, compared with about half in reading and writing. But educators caution that one test doesn’t tell the whole story. Grayling High School Principal Sarah Allen told Bridge hard work and leadership also help prepare students for college. State officials point to gains in Advanced Placement testing and opportunities to earn college credit while still in high school. A listing of results shows Charlevoix Public Schools at just 39% and Petoskey at 44. The report did not include info for B-I-C-S.

#Education

In Petoskey, unpaid parking tickets can now get your car booted. The city can now immobilize or tow vehicles with six or more unpaid violations totaling over a hundred dollars. A late-fee amnesty ended last month.

#Traffic

M-Live forecasters say the U-P could see its first snow of the season as temps fall across the state tonight. Frost is possible up there and in the Central Lower and the Saginaw Valley. The island will drop as low as 42 tonight.

#Weather

Beaver Island Pet Care is now open for business down by Greene’s Lake. Boarding operations are in place with grooming to follow soon. Call 231-437-0333 for more info.

#IslandEconomy

Pet care services have returned to the island with the opening of Beaver Island Pet Care. Photo from Beaver Island Pet Care via Facebook

The C-O-A has set the date for their single visit to the Island in October. They’ll be here on Friday, October 23rd for a Halloween Lunch and to provide sign-up for various senior services (including winter snow removal) because, winter is coming. Costumes are encourage for the lunch, which will feature Lasagna, salad, bread, cookies…and live music. R-S-V-P to 2124 or bimeals@charlevoixcounty.org

#Seniors

THE COA’s October meal and visit will be on October 23. Call 2124 or email bimeals@charlevoixcounty.org to sign up.

Mary Palmer won the Queen of Hearts Draw on Saturday, but she picked the four of spades. She took home a $100 consolation prize. The jackpot now stands at $18,325.
#Fundraising

The Queen of Hearts hides on at the Elks Lodge. Next draw is Saturday the 10th. Photo from Beaver Island Elks

In sports, the Lions fell to Carolina, 32-26, Sunday night, dropping to two-and-two. Detroit’s defense surrendered more than 400 yards. Next up: a road trip to Arizona.

#Sports

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

First your meeting planner…

Peaine Township Planning Commission meets Tuesday at 5:00. A-A meets Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6:00.

…and that is it through end of next week. Locations and more details are in the calendar entries online.

On the fun front today…

Monday, B-I-C-S will host Watershed Academy through the school day. At 5:00, the Senior Digital Social Cafe at the library will offer a “Stay Safe Online” presentation for Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Everyone will be welcome. Please sign up ahead of time so the library can plan additional sessions if needed. At 6:00, the Forgiveness Book Study will meet at the Print Shop Museum.

Tuesday, Pickleball will get underway at 9:00 on the township courts. Babies and Toddlers Mix-Up will bring little ones and their grownups together at the library at 10:00. At 10:30, Chair Strength Training will meet upstairs in the Hangout at the BIC Center. Also at 10:30, the school calendar will have the rescheduled soccer and volleyball games with Ojibwe.

Highlights for the rest of the week include…

Wednesday, American Mah Jongg will start at 10:00 in the BIC Center Hangout. All skill levels will be welcome; bring your 2026 Mah Jongg card if you have one. Afternoon Bingo will follow at 1:00. The Islander volleyball squad will head to Interlochen for a match listed at 4:00. The Amik Cultural Preservation Center will open from 4:00 to 7:00 for tours and discussions. At 5:00, Time for Art will return to the BIC Center with a screen-printing tutorial led by Bayard Kurth. The class will be free for those 60 and older and five dollars for everyone else.

Thursday, Pickleball will start at 9:00 at Peaine Township Park. Women’s Bible Study will meet at the Christian Church at 10:00. The Immunization Clinic cancelled last week has been reset for Thursday and will run from 11:00 to 3:00 at B-I-C-S. Call the Health Department to set a time, or just walk in. At 5:00, Burger and a Beer Night will begin at the Shamrock. And if you have apples to share for Johnny Applesqueeze, the BIC Center will start accepting donations Thursday morning at 9:00. You’ll have until 4:00 Friday to drop them off.

Friday and Saturday will bring the third annual Harvest on the Harbor, with local vendors, cider pressing, crafts and more fall fun. [More on that tomorrow.]

Harvest on the Harbor is on tap for Friday and Saturday this week with a bevy of activities. Image from WVBI Community Calendar

Friday will begin with free Harvest Coffee and Donuts at the BIC Center from 8:30 to 10:30. Apple cider will be on offer, too, and the whole community will be welcome, whatever your age. Pickleball will start at 9:00 on the township courts, and Chair Strength Training will follow at 10:30 in the BIC Center Hangout. From noon to 4:00, the library will offer a drop-in perspective tree painting craft for all ages. Supplies will be provided, and no registration will be needed. Then, from 4:00 to 6:00, Kate Eisenmann and Pete Haak will lead the Great Apple Cut-Up in the BIC Center lobby. They’ll provide the tools to get apples ready for Saturday’s cider pressing. Bring yourself, a friend, and your favorite nibbles and sips.

[On the radio, Kick off your weekend with our fantastic Friday lineup! After the 6:00pm news, enjoy “That Thing with Rich Appel” featuring top forty hits from the 70s. At 9:00pm, tune into “The Titus Jennings Experience” offering music from all genres, followed by “The Midnight Special” with Marilyn Rea Beyer at 11:00pm for music, farce comedy, and late-night escape.]

Saturday, the Islander soccer squad will compete in the Northern Lights League tournament. Pickleball will start at 9:00 at Peaine Township Park. From noon to 4:00, Harvest on the Harbor will feature Artisan Alley at the BIC Center, with handmade goods, art, crafts and other creations from local makers. Johnny Applesqueeze will run during those same hours, with Kate and Pete pressing fresh cider for you to enjoy on site. There won’t be packaged cider to take home, so come enjoy a cup at the festival. Prime Rib Night will start at the Shamrock at 5:00, and another round of outdoor Pickleball will begin at 7:00.

[On the radio, tune in for Country Classics at 5:00 Saturday evening with host Sheri Timsak. At 7:00, take a trip back to the best of the 80s and 90s with the Mix Tape show (that’s a 120-minute TDK cassette tape for those in the know) hosted by WVBI’s Adam Pettigrew. Mark Beltaire takes over at 9:00 with Rockin’ the Boat and continues at 10:00 with the Blues Cruise. Cousin Dan wraps up the evening with the Too Good Radio Show starting at 11:00.]

Sunday, there are services at the Episcopal Mission at 9:00 and at the Christian Church at 10:00. Mass is at Holy Cross at 12:15.

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 Elijah.  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: Joe McDonough is celebrating today.  Happy Birthday to Joe, 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 ferry arrives and there are folks soon be out leaf peeping. So, let’s be careful out there.

On this date in 1975, Detroit dedicates a Michigan historical marker honoring Fannie M. Richards. The marker recognizes Richards as Detroit’s first Black public-school teacher and a leader in the fight against segregated schools. Her campaign helps bring an 1869 Michigan Supreme Court ruling ordering Detroit’s schools integrated—85 years before Brown versus Board of Education.

A Michigan Historical Marker at the site of Fannie Richard’s home and an undated photo. Images from Historical Marker Database (photo by J.T. Lambrou) and ASIS International

Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is perseverate [per-SEV-uh-rayt]. To perseverate means to focus intently on a thought—or to repeat something continually. The verb comes from perseveration, a psychology term adopted from German in the early 1900s. If you keep replaying an old mistake, you may be perseverating.

Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Monday…

Here’s a thought for the day from President Dwight D. Eisenhauer: “Un-American activity cannot be prevented or routed out by employing un-American methods; to preserve freedom we must use the tools that freedom provides.”

And on a lighter note…
What’s a tree’s favorite song in Autumn?

Don’t Stop Be-Leafin’.

That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Monday, October 5th, 2026. I’m Kevin Boyle 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
Sunny, with a high near 56/59. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 46/42. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 56/49. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 65. West wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53/43.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49/43.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48/43.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54/49. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy.

Air Quality Index this morning was 6.

Fire Danger: Moderate

Out on the Big Drink…

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

Today

NNW wind 10 to 20 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 to 3 ft.

Tuesday

S wind 15 to 25 kt, with gusts as high as 35 kt. A chance of showers after 4pm. Waves 2 ft building to 6 ft.

Wednesday

W wind around 15 kt. Sunny. Waves around 2 ft.

Thursday

WNW wind 15 to 20 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves around 2 ft.

Friday

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

Water Temps: 62 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island, at Sleeping Bear and in Little Traverse Bay. 60 in the Straits.

Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org

Coming up in our Community Calendar Report…

Unpaid tickets could get your car booted in Petoskey. Michigan’s dam safety overhaul nears the finish line, while new S-A-T results raise concerns about college readiness. Plus, the Lions fall to Carolina.

Those stories along with more local and state news, a run down of local events, birthdays, this date in history and more are up after this global and national news…

 [Time check.]

Today’s featured image: Red sky in morning, sailors take warning…though today perhaps the warning is about frost in the central northern LP and inner UP, and maybe the first snow up there. Photo from Mackinac Bridge Authority Webcam