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Michigan State Police are investigating a fatal Grand Rapids crash following an attempted ICE traffic stop Sunday. Homeland Security says Mario Coronado Juarez was not the officers’ intended target, but fled at high speed before they ended the enforcement action. Officers found his burning car about a half-mile away and tried to help, but he died. Governor Whitmer ordered the investigation amid questions from local officials and immigrant-rights activists about the crash.
#ImmigrationIssues

A $100,000 bond has been set for a 28-year-old seasonal worker from Jamaica, charged after Wednesday’s crash on the Mackinac Bridge. He faces felony reckless driving causing serious impairment. State police say he rear-ended another vehicle near a construction zone after several drivers accelerated from the toll plaza. Four people were injured—two seriously—and the bridge was shut down for several hours. Investigators believe speed and alcohol were factors.

#MackinacBridge

Continuing our look at what will be on your ballot in November, statewide Proposal Two is known as the “Money Out of Politics” proposal. It would restrict campaign contributions from regulated utilities, large government contractors and closely connected groups, while expanding disclosure rules for political communications. Supporters include Clean Water Action and Voters Not Politicians. Consumers Energy and Blue Cross Blue Shield oppose it. The Michigan Supreme Court rejected an attempt to remove Proposal Two from the ballot. Separately, the court kept what would have been Proposal 3—a proof-of-citizenship amendment—off the ballot.

#Election 2026

In Lansing, Michigan lawmakers are moving closer to overhauling the state’s nearly 40-year-old dam safety law. The House voted 96-to-7 for legislation requiring annual inspections of high-hazard dams, engineering reviews every decade and long-term maintenance plans from owners. The changes follow the 2020 Edenville and Sanford dam failures, which caused about $175 million in damage. The package is not final: the amended bill and a companion measure still need Senate action.

#Environment #Flooding

In the U-P, a developer plans to invest $5 million redeveloping Westwood Mall near Marquette, where heavy snow collapsed part of the roof in February. W-L-U-C T-V reports that most of the mall would be demolished by year’s end for a new commercial building, while two stores away from the damaged area, Kohl’s and Dunham’s, remain.

#Environment

Michigan’s fall color season is getting underway, with low-to-moderate color is spreading across most of the U.P., and with some change beginning in the northern Lower Peninsula. The forecast calls for peak color across much of the western U.P. by October 7, while northern Lower Michigan reaches moderate color. Most of the Lower Peninsula should reach high or peak color around October 23, with the Island just a week or so behind that.

#Recreation #Environment

There are services for Pam O’Brien today. Visitation at 10:00, Rosary at 10:40, Mass at 11:00 all at Holy Cross and then a luncheon afterwards at the G-F-C.
#Memorials

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

First your meeting planner…

A-A meets Saturday at 6:00. Next week they meet Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, same time. Irish Heritage Group meets Thursday at 5:30.

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

On the fun front today…

Friday, there’s Senior and Vets Coffee and Donuts from 8:30 to 10:30 in the Welcome Center at the BIC Center. At 10:00 A-M Pickleball Outdoors on the Peaine Township courts. Back at the BIC Center at 9:30, there’s Chair Strength Training up in the Hangout. Also, Friday evening at B-I-C-S, the Islander volleyball and soccer squads take on Mackinac Island in games starting at 5:00. And, at the Wild Strawberry, there’s an End of Summer Pizza Party. Their famous pizza back for one night only 4:00 to 7:00.

Friday night is a special pizza night at the Wild Strawberry. They’ll be open 4-7. Image provided by the Wild Strawberry Café via Facebook

[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 Islanders take on the Lakers again in volleyball and soccer matches at school. The Artisan’s Market is on at the Point starting at 10:00. Saturday movies are back at the BIC Center.  The 3:00 show is Toy Story 5. Woody, Buzz and the gang take on a electronic tablet in the latest from Pixar. It’s rated PG. Then at 6:00, It’s Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender. Avatar Aang learns of an ancient power that could save his culture from extinction. With the help of his friends, he embarks on a global quest to find it before it falls into the wrong hands. It’s rated PG-13.  Saturday nights are Prime Rib Night at the Shamrock. And there’s Pickleball outside starting at 7:00 on the township courts.

[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. And the Amik Cultural Center is open 1 to 3 PM.

Looking ahead to highlights for next week…

Monday, there’s Summer Gentle Flow Yoga in the theater at the BIC Center at 9:30. COA has Cardio Drumming at 10:00 and Art Therapy at 11:00 at Peaine Township Hall. Also, at 11:00, Summer Chair Yoga in the Hangout at the BIC Center. At 5:00, the Senior Digital Café at the library has a session using Google’s power AI tool Gemini. Come learn how Google’s powerful, private digital partner can help you read, learn, and explore your favorite hobbies at your own pace—completely hassle-free! At 6:00, there’s a book study on the book Forgiveness.  That’s at the Print Shop Museum.  And, don’t forget, Monday evenings are All You Can Eat Pizza and Salad night at the Beachcomber.

Tuesday. at 9:30, there’s Chair Strength Training up in the Hangout at the BIC Center.  C-O-A has COA Cardio Drumming at 10:00 and Art Therapy at 11:00 at Peaine Township Hall. Also, at 10:00 there is Pickleball on the Peaine Township Courts and Babes & Toddlers mix it up at the library. And at 11:00, there’s a Health Fair and Immunization Clinic at school. Learn about health resources that are available through the Health Department of Northwest Michigan and the Health Center and get vaccinations up to date. Sign up with the Health Department to get your flu and other vaccines. Call 800-432-4121 to make an appointment.

The Health Center, Health Department and BICS are collaborating to bring you a Community Health Fair and Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, September 29^th. Sign up for vaccination times with the Health Department at 800-432-4121. Graphic provided by Beaver Island Rural Health Center and  Health Department of Northwest Michigan.

Wednesday, there’s 10:30 there’s Chair Strength training at the BIC Center up in the Hangout. At 3:30, the Lego Club is on at the library. At 4:00 the Amik Cultural Preservation Center will be open. At 5:00, the C-M-U Biological Station holds its annual end of season Community Appreciation gathering. There’ll be drinks, dinner, games on the long and stories or a great summer on the island, some of them true.

Thursday, it’s History Day at B-I-C-S. Students will learn about the history of the Island through special activities. There’s Pickleball at Peaine Township Park at 10:00. COA Cardio Drumming and Art Therapy are no more now that the C-O-A no longer has an on-Island coordinator. There’s Women’s Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. at the BI Christian Church and at 10:30, there’s Senior Tai Chi at the BIC Center (brought to you not by the C-O-A, but as has long been the case by the BIC Center). The Weekly Bocce Ball roll is on at 4:00 on the courts at the Peaine Township Park.

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 Collette.  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: Andrew Grogan, Rob-Bellinger-Coffell, William Nix and Janet Burton are celebrating today.  Happy Birthday to Janet, William, Rob and Andrew, 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 1957, nine Black students enter Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, under escort from soldiers of the Army’s 101st Airborne Division. The students had been blocked from attending by hostile crowds resisting a federal desegregation order. Their courage—and President Dwight Eisenhower’s decision to enforce the order—makes the Little Rock Nine a defining symbol of the civil-rights movement.

Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division escort African-American students to Central High School in Little Rock in Sept. 1957, after the governor of Arkansas tried to enforce segregation. Photo by U.S. Army from National Archives via Wikimedia

Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day is tactile [TAK-tul], an adjective describing something related to or perceived through the sense of touch. A textured fabric provides a tactile experience, while vinyl records have a tactile appeal that digital music lacks. Tactile enters English in the early 1600s and traces to the Latin verb tangere [TAHN-geh-reh], meaning “to touch.”

Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Friday…

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 Friday, September 25th, 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 sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear. Low around 58/53, with temperatures rising to around 60/55 overnight. Northeast wind up to 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 67/70. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59/54. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59/54.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67/70.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59/55.
Tuesday: A slight chance of rain showers after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58/55.
Wednesday: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57/53.
Thursday: A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55/51.

Air Quality Index this morning was 6.

Fire Danger: High

Out on the Big Drink…

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

Today

Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing. Waves 1 ft or less.

Saturday

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

Sunday

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

Monday

Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.

Tuesday

S wind around 10 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.

Water Temps: 64 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. 56 in the Straits. 49? at Sleeping Bear and 60 in Little Traverse Bay.

Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org

Coming up in our Community Calendar Report…

State Police are investigating a fatal crash following an attempted ICE stop in Grand Rapids. A Mackinac Bridge crash suspect faces a $100,000 bond. We’ll preview Proposal Two, new dam-safety rules, plans for a mall damaged in last winter’s storm, and Michigan’s fall-color outlook. Plus, a reminder about services today for Pam O’Brien.

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: An almost Full Moon rises over Paradise Bay last evening.  It will be full Saturday. Photo from Beaver Island Municipal Marina Webcam

In the wake of a cut-back in senior services on the Island, C-O-A director Amy Wieland has sparked more upset among Islanders by asserting that complaints about changes she has made are from “the same seven percent who complain and are outraged about things they don’t have the whole story for.” In a post that some on the Island saw as inflammatory, she seemed to assert that comparison of the service delivered by the C-O-A on the Island was the “thief of joy.” Charlevoix County Commission Joshua Chamberlain and a number of other non-Islander’s expressed support for Wieland’s work and, seemingly, her post. 

#Seniors #LocalGovernance

Our twinned island Arrannmore welcomed Ireland’s president to their shores yesterday. President Catherine Connolly took the Arranmore Blu ferry over for her morning visit. After meetings with local officials and a trip to the school she headed off to other Islands off the Irish coast.
#IrishHeritage

Catherine Connolly arrives on Arranmore with some Islanders from there who joined Beaver Islanders for the Irish Feile. Photo provided by The Arranmore Ferry

Michigan voters will decide this fall whether to call the state’s first constitutional convention in more than 60 years. Proposal One would allow delegates to rewrite Michigan’s 1963 Constitution. A Detroit News-WDIV poll found 47 percent support the proposal, 31 percent oppose it and 22 percent remain undecided. If approved, voters would elect 148 delegates, and any new constitution they produce would require statewide approval. Opponents warn a convention could create uncertainty and give special interests new influence. Supporters say the current Constitution contains outdated provisions and needs reforms addressing taxes, local control and government transparency.

#Election 2026

In T-C, Cherry Capital Airport is in line for a 750-thousand-dollar federal grant aimed at securing its first nonstop West Coast service. The funding would support seasonal United Airlines flights from Traverse City to either Los Angeles or San Francisco, possibly beginning in 2027. Airport officials caution the grant does not guarantee the route.

#Transportation

Up in the U-P, Michigan foresters have identified a rare stand of old-growth red pines near the Two-Hearted River along Lake Superior. Some may be more than 400 years old. The DNR has designated the 105-acre forest an ecological reference area for conservation and habitat restoration.

#Recreation #Environment

Beaver Island’s Toy Libraries—one at the Public Beach and the other at Iron Ore Bay—are  getting ready for winter. Beach toys are being removed, sorted, cleaned and stored, while the library boxes at both received a much-needed facelift. Thanks to Jennifer and Patty for their end of season work to make sure things are ready for next spring.
#Volunteerism #Recreation 

The Toy Libraries at the Public Beach and Iron Ore Bay get an end of season facelift. The toys are put away until next spring. Photo provided by Jennifer Holman-Welch via Facebook

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

First your meeting planner…

A-A meets tonight and Saturday at 6:00. JTAC has a special meeting today at 4:30. It’s their regular meeting, but rescheduled to a later date. Wildlife Club meets Thursday as well at 7:00.

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

On the fun front today…

Thursday, there’s Pickleball at Peaine Township Park at 9:00. There’s COA Cardio Drumming at 10:00 and Art Therapy at 11:00, both at Peaine Township Hall. There’s Women’s Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. at the BI Christian Church and at 10:30, there’s Senior Tai Chi at the BIC Center. The Weekly Bocce Ball roll is on at 4:00 on the courts at the Peaine Township Park.

Friday, there’s Senior and Vets Coffee and Donuts from 8:30 to 10:30 in the Welcome Center at the BIC Center. At 9:00 A-M Pickleball Outdoors on the Peaine Township courts. Back at the BIC Center at 9:30, there’s Chair Strength Training up in the Hangout. Also, Friday evening at B-I-C-S, the Islander volleyball and soccer squads take on Mackinac Island in games starting at 5:00. And, at the Wild Strawberry, there’s and End of Summer Pizza Party. Their famous pizza back for one night only 4:00 to 7:00.

Friday night is a special pizza night at the Wild Strawberry. They’ll be open 4-7. Image provided by the Wild Strawberry Café via Facebook

[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.]

Highlights for the rest of the week include…

Saturday, the Islanders take on the Lakers again in volleyball and soccer matches at school. The Artisan’s Market is on at the Point starting at 10:00. Saturday movies are back at the BIC Center.  The 3:00 show is Toy Story 5. Woody, Buzz and the gang take on a electronic tablet in the latest from Pixar. It’s rated PG. Then at 6:00, It’s Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender. Avatar Aang learns of an ancient power that could save his culture from extinction. With the help of his friends, he embarks on a global quest to find it before it falls into the wrong hands. It’s rated PG-13.  Saturday nights are Prime Rib Night at the Shamrock. And there’s Pickleball outside starting at 7:00 on the township courts.

[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. And the Amik Cultural Center is open 1 to 3 PM.

Looking ahead to highlights for next week…

Monday, there’s Summer Gentle Flow Yoga in the theater at the BIC Center at 9:30. COA has Cardio Drumming at 10:00 and Art Therapy at 11:00 at Peaine Township Hall. Also, at 11:00, Summer Chair Yoga in the Hangout at the BIC Center. At 5:00, the Senior Digital Café at the library has a session using Google’s power AI tool Gemini. Come learn how Google’s powerful, private digital partner can help you read, learn, and explore your favorite hobbies at your own pace—completely hassle-free! At 6:00, there’s a book study on the book Forgiveness.  That’s at the Print Shop Museum.  And, don’t forget, Monday evenings are All You Can Eat Pizza and Salad night at the Beachcomber.

Tuesday. at 9:30, there’s Chair Strength Training up in the Hangout at the BIC Center.  C-O-A has COA Cardio Drumming at 10:00 and Art Therapy at 11:00 at Peaine Township Hall. Also, at 10:00 there is Pickleball on the Peaine Township Courts and Babes & Toddlers mix it up at the library. And at 11:00, there’s a Health Fair and Immunization Clinic at school. Learn about health resources that are available through the Health Department of Northwest Michigan and the Health Center and get vaccinations up to date. Sign up with the Health Department to get your flu and other vaccines. Call 800-432-4121 to make an appointment.

The Health Center, Health Department and BICS are collaborating to bring you a Community Health Fair and Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, September 29^th. Sign up for vaccination times with the Health Department at 800-432-4121. Graphic provided by Beaver Island Rural Health Center and  Health Department of Northwest Michigan.

Wednesday, there’s 10:30 there’s Chair Strength training at the BIC Center up in the Hangout. At 3:30, the Lego Club is on at the library. At 4:00 the Amik Cultural Preservation Center will be open. At 5:00, the C-M-U Biological Station holds its annual end of season Community Appreciation gathering. There’ll be drinks, dinner, games on the long and stories or a great summer on the island, some of them true.

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 Wesson.  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: Michelle LaFreniere, Mary Cook and Brody Johnson are celebrating today.  Happy Birthday to Mary, Michelle and Brody, 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 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt proclaims Devils Tower in northeastern Wyoming as the nation’s first national monument. Using the newly enacted Antiquities Act, Roosevelt protects more than eleven hundred acres surrounding the towering rock formation, calling it a natural wonder of great scientific interest. The designation creates a new way for presidents to preserve important American landscapes and historic sites.

Devils Tower looms above the trees waiting for Halloween. Photo by S. Carter from National Park Service

Our Merriam Webster word of the day is monolith (MON-uh-lith), a noun meaning a single massive stone or something enormous, imposing and seemingly indivisible. It comes from the Greek words monos, meaning single, and lithos, meaning stone. The word can describe a towering rock formation, an ancient stone monument or, figuratively, a large and powerful institution.

Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Thursday…

Here’s a thought for the day from President Theodore Roosevelt: “Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.”

And on a lighter note…
Why was Yosemite made a national park?

So people wouldn’t take it for granite.

That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Thursday, September 24th, 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 66/70. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 59/52. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.
Friday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 67. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58/51. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 67/70. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59/52.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67/70.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57/53.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58/54.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58/54.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.

Air Quality Index this morning was 58.

Fire Danger: High

Out on the Big Drink…

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

Today

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

Friday

Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing. Waves 1 ft or less.

Saturday

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

Sunday

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

Monday

Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.

Water Temps: 64 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. 58 in the Straits. 48 at Sleeping Bear and 63 in Little Traverse Bay.

Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org

Coming up in our Community Calendar Report…

A social media post from Charlevoix County’s Commission on Aging director adds to the Island controversy over senior services. Ireland’s president visits Arranmore, and Proposal One could trigger a rewrite of Michigan’s Constitution. Plus, possible West Coast flights from T-C and ancient U-P pines.

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 Toy Libraries at the Public Beach and Iron Ore Bay get an end of season facelift. The toys are put away until next spring. Photo provided by Jennifer Holman-Welch via Facebook

Interlochen Public Radio is reporting today that Antrim County Clerk Victoria Bishop made 128 unauthorized changes to Michigan’s voter file, including canceling 58 registrations in violation of state law. The Bureau of Elections revoked her access in June and says she has not completed required training or provided requested information about 1,800 voter confirmation cards.

#Election 2026

Former Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in Detroit Tuesday with Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, calling the midterms a potential check on President Donald Trump. The two appeared at a Black maternal health roundtable as El-Sayed works to unite Democrats following a divisive primary. He faces Republican Mike Rogers for the seat being vacated by Gary Peters—a race expected to play a major role in determining control of the Senate. There’s a detailed look at Rogers’ work in the U-S Congress out today on Bridge Michigan. It takes a look at his focus on national intelligence and positions on a broad range of issues. There’s a link to that in today’s script online.

https://bridgemi.com/michigan-government/mike-rogers-wants-a-job-in-the-us-senate-whatd-he-do-in-the-house/

#Election 2026

Michigan’s rural townships are facing rising costs and growing difficulty filling required offices. That’s according to a University of Michigan survey that finds more than 75 percent of townships and villages report worsening recruitment problems. So, what would the leading candidates for governor do about that? Bridge Michigan reports that Republican gubernatorial candidate John James would make voluntary consolidation easier and consider shifting some duties to counties. Democrat Jocelyn Benson opposes forced mergers, saying the state should provide resources while leaving decisions with local communities.

#Election 2026

Down in T-C, the Traverse City State Park will reopen early for fall camping as an eight-and-a-half-million-dollar improvement project nears completion. Reservations open at eight Thursday morning for 151 campsites available October 8th through November 8th. The park had been expected to remain closed until next spring.

#Recreation

Over on Arranmore, it is Love Arranmore Day. And it will kick off with a visit from Irish President Catherine Connolly. It’s her second trip to the Island since taking office. She’ll meet with local officials and visit the Island school. Meanwhile, Beaver Island awaits its first visit from a sitting president of the U-S.

#IslandHeritage

It’s Love Arranmore Day. Folks at the Arranmore Hub on Facebook ask that you post today if you love Arranmore with the tag #lovearranmoreday. Image from Arranmore Hub

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

First your meeting planner…

A-A meets Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6:00. JTAC has a special meeting Thursday at 4:30. It’s their regular meeting, but rescheduled to a later date. Wildlife Club meets Thursday as well at 7:00.

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

On the fun front today…

Wednesday, there’s 10:30 there’s Chair Strength training at the BIC Center up in the Hangout. Over at the Little Sand Bay Nature preserve, there’s the second day or a work bee to repair portions of the boardwalk. They start work at 10:00 and plan to be done at 4:00. At 3:30, the Lego Club is on at the library. At 4:00 the Amik Cultural Preservation Center will be open. And evening Pickleball remains on the calendar. That starts at 7:00 on the outdoor courts at Peaine Township Park.

Thursday, there’s Pickleball at Peaine Township Park at 9:00. There’s COA Cardio Drumming at 10:00 and Art Therapy at 11:00, both at Peaine Township Hall. There’s Women’s Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. at the BI Christian Church and at 10:30, there’s Senior Tai Chi at the BIC Center. The Weekly Bocce Ball roll is on at 4:00 on the courts at the Peaine Township Park.

Highlights for the rest of the week include…

Friday, there’s Senior and Vets Coffee and Donuts from 8:30 to 10:30 in the Welcome Center at the BIC Center. At 9:00 A-M Pickleball Outdoors on the Peaine Township courts. Back at the BIC Center at 9:30, there’s Chair Strength Training up in the Hangout. Also, Friday evening at B-I-C-S, the Islander volleyball and soccer squads take on Mackinac Island in games starting at 5:00. And, at the Wild Strawberry, there’s and End of Summer Pizza Party. Their famous pizza back for one night only 4:00 to 7:00.

Friday night is a special pizza night at the Wild Strawberry. They’ll be open 4-7. Image provided by the Wild Strawberry Café via Facebook

[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 Islanders take on the Lakers again in volleyball and soccer matches at school. The Artisan’s Market is on at the Point starting at 10:00. Saturday movies are back at the BIC Center.  The 3:00 show is Toy Story 5. Woody, Buzz and the gang take on a electronic tablet in the latest from Pixar. It’s rated PG. Then at 6:00, It’s Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender. Avatar Aang learns of an ancient power that could save his culture from extinction. With the help of his friends, he embarks on a global quest to find it before it falls into the wrong hands. It’s rated PG-13.  Saturday nights are Prime Rib Night at the Shamrock. And there’s Pickleball outside starting at 7:00 on the township courts.

[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. And the Amik Cultural Center is open 1 to 3 PM.

Looking ahead to highlights for next week…

Monday, there’s Summer Gentle Flow Yoga in the theater at the BIC Center at 9:30. COA has Cardio Drumming at 10:00 and Art Therapy at 11:00 at Peaine Township Hall. Also, at 11:00, Summer Chair Yoga in the Hangout at the BIC Center. At 5:00, the Senior Digital Café at the library has a session using Google’s power AI tool Gemini. Come learn how Google’s powerful, private digital partner can help you read, learn, and explore your favorite hobbies at your own pace—completely hassle-free! At 6:00, there’s a book study on the book Forgiveness.  That’s at the Print Shop Museum.  And, don’t forget, Monday evenings are All You Can Eat Pizza and Salad night at the Beachcomber.

Tuesday. at 9:30, there’s Chair Strength Training up in the Hangout at the BIC Center.  C-O-A has COA Cardio Drumming at 10:00 and Art Therapy at 11:00 at Peaine Township Hall. Also, at 10:00 there is Pickleball on the Peaine Township Courts and Babes & Toddlers mix it up at the library. And at 11:00, there’s an immunization clinic at school. Sign up with the Health Department to get your flu and other vaccines. Call 800-432-4121 to make an appointment.

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 Billy.  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: Abagail Hart, John McCafferty, Jr., Demetrios Richards and Collin McGee are celebrating today.  Happy Birthday to Abagail, Collin, Demetrios and John, 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 1846, German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle discovers Neptune from the Berlin Observatory. French mathematician Urbain Le Verrier predicts the planet’s location after studying unexplained changes in the orbit of Uranus. Galle finds Neptune on his first night of searching, less than one degree from Le Verrier’s calculated position—making it the first planet discovered through mathematics before it is observed through a telescope.

The Fraunhofer telescope that Johann Gottfried Galle used to discover Neptune. Image provided by Deutsches Museum via NASA.

Our Merriam Webster word of the day is compendious (kum-PEN-dee-us), an adjective describing something that contains a large amount of information or provides a comprehensive treatment of a subject. It can also mean both complete and concise, as in “a compendious summary.” The word comes from the Latin compendiosus, meaning comprehensive and succinct, although today compendious usually emphasizes completeness more than brevity.

Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Wednesday…

Here’s a thought for the day from professor and author Nassim Taleb: “In a complex world, intelligence consists in ignoring things that are irrelevant.”

And on a lighter note…
What has four legs, is big, green, fuzzy, and if it fell out of a tree would kill you?
A pool table.

That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Wednesday, September 23rd, 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 62/65. East wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60/46. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 64/68. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57/49. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65/68. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57/49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56/51.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57/53.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59/55.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

Air Quality Index this morning was 1.

Fire Danger: High

Out on the Big Drink…

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

Today

E wind 10 to 15 kt. Sunny. Waves around 1 ft.

Thursday

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

Friday

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

Saturday

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

Sunday

Variable winds 5 kt or less. Partly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.

Water Temps: 64 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. 59 in the Straits. 49 at Sleeping Bear and 66 in Little Traverse Bay.

Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org

Coming up in our Community Calendar Report…

New questions for Antrim County’s clerk after 128 unauthorized voter-file changes. Kamala Harris campaigns for Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, and the candidates for governor split over help for struggling rural townships. Plus, fall camping returns early in Traverse City, and Ireland’s president visits Arranmore.

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: It’s Love Arranmore Day. Folks at the Arranmore Hub on Facebook ask that you post today if you love Arranmore with the tag #lovearranmoreday. Image from Arranmore Hub

Charlevoix County’s Commission on Aging is eliminating its Beaver Island site coordinator position. Island services will now be handled from Charlevoix, with COA staff visiting Beaver Island once a month. Officials say services won’t be reduced and that meal vouchers can be either picked up during their monthly visits or ordered remotely. The announcement drew mixed reaction online, with some welcoming the change, but most questioning whether monthly visits can meet the unique needs of Island seniors and expressing concern about losing regular, in-person assistance.

#Seniors #CountyServices

A decades-old plume of industrial contamination beneath Antrim County continues to expand. The TCE plume, originating from a former Mancelona factory, now stretches nearly seven miles and has contaminated more than 500 drinking-water wells. State officials say they’re seeking funding to extend municipal water service ahead of the slowly moving plume.

#Environment

A map shows the trichloroethylene plume in Antrim County as was at the end of August. Map provided by Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Residents along Little Traverse Lake in Leelanau County say they know the cause of repeated flooding. They blame the beavers and their dams.  They say about 20 properties are regularly affected as dams along Shalda Creek slow drainage into Lake Michigan. Residents want Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to again allow dams to be removed before flooding occurs. Park officials say they’re developing guidelines for when intervention may be necessary.

#Enmvironment

The Beaver Island Rural Health Center is looking for a full-time certified—or aspiring—medical assistant. The position includes benefits. Applications, including a letter, resume and three professional references, will be accepted through Friday at 5 p.m. or until the position is filled.
#Employment #Healthcare

Down in Detroit, Comerica Park is getting a new name. The Detroit Tigers announced the 26-year-old ballpark will become Fifth Third Park, following Fifth Third Bank’s acquisition of Comerica. The new name takes effect next season.

#Sports

The Queen of Hearts is still hiding at the Elks. Jordan Kilcherman won Saturday’s draw, but he picked the ten of diamonds. He took home a $100 consolation prize. The jackpot is now $16,430.
#Fundraising

The queen continues in hiding. Image from Beaver Island Elks

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

First your meeting planner…

A-A meets Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6:00. JTAC has a special meeting Thursday at 4:30. It’s their regular meeting, but rescheduled to a later date. Wildlife Club meets Thursday as well at 7:00.

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

On the fun front today…

Tuesday. at 9:00 there is Pickleball on the Peaine Township Courts. At 9:30, there’s Chair Strength Training up in the Hangout at the BIC Center. C-O-A has COA Cardio Drumming at 10:00 and Art Therapy at 11:00 at Peaine Township Hall. Also, at 10:00, Babes & Toddlers mix it up at the library. Tuesday evening, it’s trivia time at the BIC Center. Let’s Get Quizzical starts at 6:00. Sign your team up at tickets dot bic center dot org. And, at 8:05m P-M, the sun will pass above the Earth’s equator marking the Fall Equinox.

Let’s get quizzical Tuesday evening at the BIC Center. The fun starts at 6:00. Image from WVBI Community Calendar

Highlights for the rest of the week include…

Wednesday, there’s Summer Restorative Yoga at 9:00 and Summer Therapeutic Chair Yoga at 11:00, and at 1:00 there is Afternoon Bingo all of those at the BIC Center up in the Hangout. At 3:30, the Lego Club is on at the library. At 4:00 the Amik Cultural Preservation Center will be open. And evening Pickleball remains on the calendar. That starts at 7:00 on the outdoor courts at Peaine Township Park.

Thursday, there’s Pickleball at Peaine Township Park at 9:00. There’s COA Cardio Drumming at 10:00 and Art Therapy at 11:00, both at Peaine Township Hall. There’s Women’s Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. at the BI Christian Church and at 10:30, there’s Senior Tai Chi at the BIC Center. The Weekly Bocce Ball roll is on at 4:00 on the courts at the Peaine Township Park.

Friday, there’s Senior and Vets Coffee and Donuts from 8:30 to 10:30 in the Welcome Center at the BIC Center. At 9:00 A-M Pickleball Outdoors on the Peaine Township courts. Back at the BIC Center at 9:30, there’s Chair Strength Training up in the Hangout. Also, Friday evening at B-I-C-S, the Islander volleyball and soccer squads take on Mackinac Island in games starting at 5:00.

[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 Islanders take on the Lakers again in volleyball and soccer matches at school. The Artisan’s Market is on at the Point starting at 10:00. Saturday movies are back at the BIC Center.  The 3:00 show is Toy Story 5. Woody, Buzz and the gang take on a electronic tablet in the latest from Pixar. It’s rated PG. Then at 6:00, It’s Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender. Avatar Aang learns of an ancient power that could save his culture from extinction. With the help of his friends, he embarks on a global quest to find it before it falls into the wrong hands. It’s rated PG-13.  Saturday nights are Prime Rib Night at the Shamrock. And there’s Pickleball outside starting at 7:00 on the township courts.

[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. And the Amik Cultural Center is open 1 to 3 PM.

Looking ahead to highlights for next week…

Monday, there’s Summer Gentle Flow Yoga in the theater at the BIC Center at 9:30. COA has Cardio Drumming at 10:00 and Art Therapy at 11:00 at Peaine Township Hall. Also, at 11:00, Summer Chair Yoga in the Hangout at the BIC Center. At 5:00, the Senior Digital Café at the library has a session using Google’s power AI tool Gemini. Come learn how Google’s powerful, private digital partner can help you read, learn, and explore your favorite hobbies at your own pace—completely hassle-free! At 6:00, there’s a book study on the book Forgiveness.  That’s at the Print Shop Museum.  And, don’t forget, Monday evenings are All You Can Eat Pizza and Salad night at the Beachcomber.

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 Billy.  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: Caleb Hart is celebrating today.  Happy Birthday to Caleb, 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 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issues the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, five days after the Battle of Antietam. Lincoln declares that enslaved people in states still rebelling against the Union on January 1st will be declared free. The order does not immediately end slavery and does not apply to loyal border states, but it transforms the Civil War by making emancipation an explicit Union war aim. One hundred days later, Lincoln issues the final Emancipation Proclamation.  

The preliminary Emancipation Proclamation was hand written. Image from the National Archive

Our Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day is nemesis [NEM-uh-siss], a noun meaning a formidable foe or an opponent who is especially difficult to defeat. As a proper name, Nemesis is the Greek goddess of vengeance, who was believed to reward noble acts and punish wrongdoing. The English word comes through Latin from the similarly pronounced Greek nemesis [NEH-meh-sis], meaning roughly “retribution” or “indignation.” In English, a nemesis originally referred to someone who delivered deserved punishment, but over time the word broadened to mean a persistent rival or enemy.

Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Tuesday…

Here’s a thought for the day from President Abraham Lincoln in a message to Congress before the final Emancipation Proclamation: “In giving freedom to the slave, we assure freedom to the free.”

And on a lighter note…
Why do some people say the only holidays worth celebrating are the equinoxes and the solstices.

Because they find all of the others to be astronomically unimportant.

That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Tuesday, September 22nd, 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 61/65. East wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53/46. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 62/66. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53/46.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 64/67.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52/47.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54/49.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57/52.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

Air Quality Index this morning was 0.

Fire Danger: High

Out on the Big Drink…

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

Today

ENE wind around 15 kt. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny. Waves 2 to 3 ft.

Wednesday

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

Thursday

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

Friday

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

Saturday

Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.

Water Temps: 64 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. 58 in the Straits. 63 at Sleeping Bear and 66 in Little Traverse Bay.

Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org

Coming up in our Community Calendar Report…

Major changes are coming to senior services on Beaver Island, and Islanders are reacting. An industrial contamination plume continues spreading beneath Antrim County. Plus, beavers are blamed for flooding in Leelanau County, and the Queen of Hearts is still hiding.

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 spectacular sunrise greeted the mid-lake buoy this morning. Photo from the North Lake Michigan Buoy provided by the National Data Buoy Center

Munson Healthcare says 33 people have been treated and six hospitalized following Thursday’s F-16 crash in Grand Traverse County. The Texas Air National Guard jet went down near Interlochen after its pilot safely ejected. Most of those treated were first responders exposed to hydrazine, a hazardous chemical released at the crash site., although a bird strike has been mentioned as the possible cause.

An F-16 crash on Thursday near Interlochen sent 33 people to the hospital according to Munson Healthcare in Traverse City. Graphic by WVBI

Michigan is marking its first P-FAS Awareness Week as the state continues dealing with hundreds of sites contaminated by the so-called “forever chemicals.” Regulators say about 350 sites have groundwater contamination above state criteria, although large-scale cleanup remains difficult and expensive. The state has made progress controlling some sources and treating drinking water. The state’s PFAS map shows no identified sites on Beaver Island. There’s a link to EGLE’s interactive PFAS map that shows what they call “Areas of Interest” in today’s script online.

#Environment

EGLE’s interactive map shows PFAS sites and “Area of Interest” investigations. Graphic from EGLE

Four Beaver Island organizations are among those featured in the Charlevoix County Community Foundation’s new “Pick a Project” program. Donors can choose among vetted local projects, including efforts from the Health Center, Historical Society, District Library and Tunes. Donations will be accepted through November 15th.

#Fundraising

Apples are coming in across Beaver Island, with many of the Island’s old heritage trees now heavy with fruit—and some starting to drop their crop. It appears to be a good apple year beyond the Island, too. Michigan growers say this year’s statewide crop is about average in size but producing larger, high-quality fruit despite a long stretch of spring frosts. Michigan produces about a billion pounds of apples in a typical year.
#Food #Environment

The Little Traverse Conservancy is looking for volunteers to help rebuild boardwalk at Little Sand Bay Nature Preserve Tuesday and Wednesday. Work will run from 10 to 4, replacing about 150 feet of deteriorated boardwalk. Volunteers should contact the Conservancy to sign up.

#Environment #Volunteerism

C-M-U has set the date for their annual Community Appreciation dinner. It will be on the 30th starting at 5:00. All are invited. In addition to a nice meal, there’ll be games and, of course, an opportunity to say goodbye to summer with your fellow Islanders.

#IslandEvents

It used to be the Closing Dinner when CMU cleaned out their cupboards and took care of the slop pigs, but then and now it’s a way they say thanks to the community for a great summer on the Island. Image from CMUBS on the WVBI Community Calendar

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

First your meeting planner…

Peaine Township Planning Commission meets Monday evening at 5:00. A-A meets Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6:00. JTAC has a special meeting Thursday at 4:30. It’s their regular meeting, but rescheduled to a later date. Wildlife Club meets Thursday as well at 7:00.

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

On the fun front today…

Monday, there’s Summer Gentle Flow Yoga in the theater at the BIC Center at 9:30. COA has Cardio Drumming at 10:00 and Art Therapy at 11:00 at Peaine Township Hall. At 11:00, the Senior Digital Café at the library has a session on Canva, a powerful but easy to use graphic design program. Use it to make a great poster or custom card. Also, at 11:00, Summer Chair Yoga in the Hangout at the BIC Center, and at 5:00 Monday Funday at the BIC Center is an Artist Workshop on Needle Felting.  And, don’t forget, Monday evenings are All You Can Eat Pizza and Salad night at the Beachcomber.

Tuesday. at 9:00 there is Pickleball on the Peaine Township Courts. At 9:30, there’s Chair Strength Training up in the Hangout at the BIC Center. C-O-A has COA Cardio Drumming at 10:00 and Art Therapy at 11:00 at Peaine Township Hall. Also, at 10:00, Babes & Toddlers mix it up at the library. Tuesday evening, it’s trivia time at the BIC Center. Let’s Get Quizzical starts at 6:00. Sign your team up at tickets dot bic center dot org. And, at 8:05m P-M, the sun will pass above the Earth’s equator marking the Fall Equinox.

Let’s get quizzical Tuesday evening at the BIC Center. The fun starts at 6:00. Image from WVBI Community Calendar

Highlights for the rest of the week include…

Wednesday, there’s Summer Restorative Yoga at 9:00 and Summer Therapeutic Chair Yoga at 11:00, and at 1:00 there is Afternoon Bingo all of those at the BIC Center up in the Hangout. At 3:30, the Lego Club is on at the library. At 4:00 the Amik Cultural Preservation Center will be open. And evening Pickleball remains on the calendar. That starts at 7:00 on the outdoor courts at Peaine Township Park.

Thursday, there’s Pickleball at Peaine Township Park at 9:00. There’s COA Cardio Drumming at 10:00 and Art Therapy at 11:00, both at Peaine Township Hall. There’s Women’s Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. at the BI Christian Church and at 10:30, there’s Senior Tai Chi at the BIC Center. The Weekly Bocce Ball roll is on at 4:00 on the courts at the Peaine Township Park.

Friday, there’s Senior and Vets Coffee and Donuts from 8:30 to 10:30 in the Welcome Center at the BIC Center. At 9:00 A-M Pickleball Outdoors on the Peaine Township courts. Back at the BIC Center at 9:30, there’s Chair Strength Training up in the Hangout. Also, Friday evening at B-I-C-S, the Islander volleyball and soccer squads take on Mackinac Island in games starting at 5:00.

[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 Islanders take on the Lakers again in volleyball and soccer matches at school. The Artisan’s Market is on at the Point starting at 10:00. Saturday movies are back at the BIC Center.  The 3:00 show is Toy Story 5. Woody, Buzz and the gang take on a electronic tablet in the latest from Pixar. It’s rated PG. Then at 6:00, It’s Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender. Avatar Aang learns of an ancient power that could save his culture from extinction. With the help of his friends, he embarks on a global quest to find it before it falls into the wrong hands. It’s rated PG-13.  Saturday nights are Prime Rib Night at the Shamrock. And there’s Pickleball outside starting at 7:00 on the township courts.

[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. And the Amik Cultural Center is open 1 to 3 PM.

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 Yolanda.  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: Jeff Mestelle, Chris VantHof, and Heather Robinson-Sleutel are celebrating today.  Happy Birthday to Robin, Chris 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 ferries arrive and there are lots of folks out hiking and biking, and Star Gazing as the Dark Sky Festival gets underway. So, let’s be careful out there.

On this date in 1937, readers first enter Middle-earth when J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit is published in Britain. The story follows Bilbo Baggins from his comfortable hobbit-hole on an unexpected journey with a band of dwarves to reclaim treasure guarded by the dragon Smaug. The book’s success leads Tolkien deeper into the world he created and eventually to The Lord of the Rings, making September 21st a landmark date in modern fantasy literature.

A cover image for The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien as devised by the author. This artwork was drawn by Tolkien himself and was used as the dust jacket for the first 1937 Allen & Unwin hardback edition. Also shown is the title page of the first U.S. edition released in 1938. Images from Wikimedia.

Our Merriam-Webster Word of the Day is elegiac [el-uh-JYE-ak], an adjective describing something mournful, sorrowful or nostalgic, especially in the manner of an elegy. You might describe a song remembering a lost friend or a way of life that has disappeared as elegiac. The word enters English in the 15th century from Late Latin elegiacus [el-eh-JEE-ah-kus], derived from Greek elegeiakos [el-eh-gay-EE-ah-koss], referring originally to a particular form of poetic verse. It shares those ancient roots with elegy, a poem or other work lamenting someone or something that has been lost.

Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Monday…

Here’s a thought for the day from Hobbit author J.R.R. Tolkien: “Not all those who wander are lost.”

And on a lighter note…
Why did the fish get lost?

He wasn’t paying attention to current events.

That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Monday, September 21st, 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
Partly sunny, with a high near 59/63. East wind around 15 mph.

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57/43. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 61/65. East wind around 15 mph.

Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53/46. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 62/66. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53/46.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 64/67.

Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52/47.

Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54/49.

Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57/52.

Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

Air Quality Index this morning was 0.

Fire Danger: High

Out on the Big Drink…

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

Today

E wind around 15 kt. Partly sunny. Waves around 2 ft.

Tonight

ENE wind 10 to 15 kt. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Tuesday

ENE wind around 15 kt. Sunny. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Tuesday Night

E wind 10 to 15 kt. Mostly clear. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Wednesday

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

Wednesday Night

ESE wind 10 to 15 kt. Mostly clear. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Thursday

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

Thursday Night

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

Friday

Variable winds 5 kt or less. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.

Water Temps: 64 at the mid-lake buoy southwest of Gull Island. 58 in the Straits. 64 at Sleeping Bear and 67 in Little Traverse Bay.

Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org

Coming up in our Community Calendar Report…

Dozens are treated after last week’s F-16 crash near Interlochen. Michigan marks P-FAS Awareness Week. Plus, Island apples are coming in, four local groups have C-3-F projects seeking support, and volunteers are needed at Little Sand Bay.

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…

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Today’s featured image: An F-16 crash on Thursday near Interlochen sent 33 people to the hospital according to Munson Healthcare in Traverse City. Graphic by WVBI