Events — notices, 2018

The Beaver Island District Library announced a weekly Saturday LEGO Club beginning January 6, 2018, welcoming children, teens, and adults and pairing building themes with occasional films.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the program announcement, not attendance, completed builds, or evidence that the series continued beyond the announced dates.

In January 2018, a Beaver Island Forum discussion about winter property checks produced offers for house and yard checks and for security or safety checks on homes and properties.

Evidence limits

The thread documents demand for and advertisements of a local service. It does not establish contracts, completed visits, insurance, or service quality.

Sources

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For Super Bowl LII on February 4, 2018, the Stoney and Shamrock announced complimentary hot dogs and sloppy joes respectively for community viewers.

Evidence limits

The forum post establishes the advertised food offers, not attendance or whether the venues’ plans were carried out exactly as announced.

The Beaver Island District Library promoted a Valentine’s Week display in February 2018 featuring themed books and movies from its collection.

Evidence limits

The notice establishes the display and recommendations, not circulation, visitor numbers, or the display’s complete duration.

The Shamrock announced Valentine’s Day dinner specials for February 14, 2018, including seafood, steak, surf and turf, and a berry cheesecake dessert.

Evidence limits

This first-party menu notice documents advertised offerings, not attendance, prices, sales, or availability after the announcement.

Island Treasures announced a St. Patrick’s Day sale for March 15–17, 2018, offering selected green, white, and orange clothing for one dollar and accepting donations during its announced hours.

Evidence limits

The forum post establishes the advertised sale and hours, not sales volume, attendance, or inventory.

On March 21, 2018, the Charlevoix County Road Commission announced that it was accepting applications for a truck-driver position on Beaver Island.

Evidence limits

This is a first-party recruitment notice. It does not identify the successful applicant or establish how road services were staffed afterward.

In March 2018, Rich Gillespie advised Beaver Islanders to arrange seasoned firewood in advance for the coming fall. A forum reply requested a full cord for delivery before late April.

Evidence limits

This is a supply advertisement and prospective customer request. It does not establish completed delivery, sales volume, price, or the wood’s provenance.

Sources

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The Beaver Island Community Center announced a Good Friday closure from noon to 5 p.m. on March 30, 2018.

Evidence limits

The first-party notice establishes the announced closure, not attendance or the facility’s complete holiday schedule.

Paradise Bay Coffee Shop sought summer workers in April 2018 and advertised flexible dates and hours.

Evidence limits

This is a recruitment notice relayed at the operators’ request. It does not establish whether the positions were filled or define the season’s full hours.

In April 2018, Fresh Air Aviation advertised part-time ground-crew and office positions at Beaver Island Airport, with possible year-round work.

Evidence limits

This is a first-party recruitment notice. It does not identify a successful applicant or establish how long the position remained open.

On April 26, 2018, Charlevoix State Bank advertised a part-time, year-round customer-service representative or bank-teller position at its Beaver Island branch.

Evidence limits

This first-party notice documents recruitment only; it does not identify the successful applicant or later staffing.

Powers Hardware announced a May 1–10, 2018 paint promotion in which a second gallon of specified interior paint could be purchased for $5 with a first gallon.

Evidence limits

This first-party retail notice documents advertised terms, not sales volume, inventory, or economic impact.

PABI reported that its 2018 Beaver Island Road Rally drew 43 participants on eight teams. Maeve Green and the Mighty Men won the event.

Evidence limits

The forum announcement establishes the reported participation and result. It does not provide the rally date, route, or proceeds.

The Beaver Island District Library invited visitors to decorate handmade tiles for the Thelma B. Johnson Memorial Fireplace in May 2018, with a suggested $5 donation per tile.

Evidence limits

The notice establishes the tile activity and planned installation, not the final installation, number of tiles, or donations raised.

The Beaver Island COA meal-voucher office announced that voucher issuance would pause on May 15, 2018, for staff training and resume during regular hours on May 16.

Evidence limits

The notice documents an administrative schedule change, not the number of people affected or the meals/vouchers ultimately distributed.

In late May 2018, Dr. Jeff Powers announced several short windows for veterinary appointments on Beaver Island, including June 1, with scheduling handled through the hardware store or by text.

Evidence limits

The forum notice establishes announced availability only. It does not establish attendance, the number of animals treated, or clinical outcomes.

On May 26, 2018, a forum post announced that the Erin Motel had a new and improved website at erinmotel.com.

Evidence limits

This is a brief contemporaneous business announcement. It does not establish site ownership, the website’s contents, or how long it remained available.

In June 2018, the Beaver Island Gift Shop advertised a summer cashier position covering Saturdays and possibly evening hours at the hardware store.

Evidence limits

This is a recruitment notice. It does not identify the successful applicant or establish the position’s duration.

Vacation Bible School was announced for Beaver Island on June 26–28, 2018, with online registration available for children and volunteers.

Evidence limits

This is a short registration notice. It does not establish attendance, curriculum, sponsoring organization, or completion.

The Beaver Island Community Center advertised a Dave Bennett performance for Saturday, June 30, 2018, and later reported that available seats were becoming limited.

Evidence limits

The forum thread establishes the announced performance and ticket demand, not attendance, revenue, or whether the performance occurred.

On July 16, 2018, a forum notice advertised immediate room-cleaning work at the Emerald Isle Hotel for $20 per hour.

Evidence limits

This is a brief recruitment notice. It does not establish who was hired, the number of rooms or workers, the actual wage paid, or the hotel’s full staffing arrangements.

The Beaver Island Historical Society announced a July 18, 2018 Antiques Appraisal Show and offered advance registration at the Community Center for up to two objects per family.

Evidence limits

The forum notice establishes the registration terms, not attendance, appraisal results, or completion.

A July 18, 2018 forum notice announced that Dr. Powers had a few openings for appointments on Beaver Island the following day, with scheduling handled through the hardware store.

Evidence limits

The notice establishes announced availability. It does not establish attendance, the number of animals treated, or clinical outcomes.

The Beaver Island Historical Society announced a children’s Water Carnival at Jewel Gillespie Beach on July 20, 2018, combining a vintage-bike show, crafts, performances, a paper-boat race, and a pedal-through-town activity.

Evidence limits

The forum notice establishes the advertised program, not attendance or whether every activity occurred as planned.

The Beaver Island Community Center advertised a Mulebone concert for July 21, 2018, in the Robert Gillespie Memorial Theater.

Evidence limits

The forum notice establishes the advertised concert and venue, not attendance, revenue, or completion.

The Beaver Island Community Center advertised an 8 p.m. Moxie Strings concert on July 24, 2018, with $25 tickets in the Robert Gillespie Memorial Theater.

Evidence limits

The forum notice establishes the advertised concert and ticket price, not attendance, revenue, or completion.

Beaver Island Transit advertised free, reservation-based rides to polling places on August 7, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Evidence limits

This is a contemporaneous service notice. It does not establish ridership, availability beyond the advertised hours, or election results.

Whiskey Point Lighthouse was announced as open for tower tours from 9–11 a.m. on August 25 and September 1, 2018.

Evidence limits

This is a public-tour announcement. The forum source does not establish attendance, formal authorization, or whether both advertised windows operated.

The Port of St. James Association announced a community sunset get-together at the Donegal Bay Pavilion for August 27, 2018, with August 28 as a rain date.

Evidence limits

The association notice establishes the planned gathering, not attendance or whether the rain date was used.

The Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce advertised its September 1, 2018 Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, with late registration on August 31 and an 8 a.m. start at the Public Beach.

Evidence limits

The Chamber notice establishes the advertised races and registration logistics, not participation, times, or results.

The Beaver Island Historical Society invited docents, volunteers, and members to a September 6, 2018 appreciation gathering at the Port of St. James Donegal Bay Pavilion.

Evidence limits

The Society’s notice establishes the planned gathering, not attendance or completion.

In September 2018, Tiffany Faulknor introduced a portable echocardiography service on the forum and proposed bringing it to Beaver Island for a day if enough residents needed the service.

Evidence limits

This is a first-party service proposal and interest discussion, not evidence that a mobile clinic visit occurred or that testing was completed.

On September 10, 2018, the Beaver Island Rural Health Center posted a request for year-round rental housing.

Evidence limits

This is an institutional housing request. It may indicate a housing or staffing need, but the forum does not identify the intended occupant or establish the outcome.

Whiskey Point Lighthouse was announced as open for tower tours on Saturday, September 22, 2018, from 10 a.m. to noon, with freewill donations.

Evidence limits

This is a public-access notice. The forum does not establish attendance, formal authorization, or whether the full advertised window operated.

John William Peternard, 69, died on September 24, 2018. A forum-relayed obituary described his family, his lifelong interests, and summers spent on Beaver Island during his youth.

Evidence limits

This is a community-posted obituary relay. The original funeral-home notice or vital record should control a complete biographical account.

Beaver Island Community School announced home soccer games against the Grand Marais Polar Bears for October 5–6, 2018, with Booster Club concessions.

Evidence limits

The school notice establishes the advertised schedule and concessions, not game results, attendance, or completion.

The Charlevoix County Commission on Aging announced a Sunday dinner at the Beaver Island Community Center on October 14, 2018, with roast chicken and community dining open on a first-come, first-served basis.

Evidence limits

The notice establishes the advertised meal and pricing/donation terms, not attendance or completion.

The Shamrock announced a Halloween party for October 26, 2018, with live music by Crosscut Kings.

Evidence limits

This is a venue announcement. It establishes the planned event, not attendance, receipts, or completion.

Forest View announced Halloween candy distribution on Beaver Island from 5–7 p.m. on October 31, 2018.

Evidence limits

The forum notice establishes the advertised activity, not attendance or completion.

On November 7, 2018, Sheri Richards announced Harbour Crest as a new short-term Beaver Island rental marketed for winter stays.

Evidence limits

This is a first-party accommodation advertisement. It establishes the announced off-season offering, not the property’s complete details, bookings, licensing, or later operation.

The St. James Boat Shop announced a one-day sale for November 11, 2018, with discounted clothing, Beaver Island-themed shirts, free ornament engraving, and a raffle for an ornament.

Evidence limits

This is an organizer’s retail announcement. It does not establish attendance, sales volume, inventory, raffle outcome, or proceeds.

Community forum posts in December 2018 thanked local contributors for new holiday lights and wreaths around the St. James harbor and downtown area.

Evidence limits

This is community testimony about a visible public-space change. The forum does not establish the project’s funding, ownership, installation scope, or formal municipal role.

In December 2018, Beaver Island Community School advertised a head cook and/or food-service coordinator for its breakfast and lunch program serving students, staff, and seniors. The posting set a December 11 application deadline and a January 2, 2019 start date.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the school’s recruitment notice, not the hiring decision or later food-service history.

Sarah Marie Bray, born and raised on Beaver Island, died on December 6, 2018. A forum-relayed obituary announced visitation and memorial services in South Haven on December 15.

Evidence limits

This record relies on a community death notice and funeral-home obituary relay preserved in the forum. The original funeral-home record should control a complete genealogical account.

Beaver Island Community School announced home girls’ and boys’ basketball games against the Hannahville Soaring Eagles for December 14–15, 2018. The notice included admission prices and Booster Club concessions.

Evidence limits

The school notice establishes the schedule and advertised concessions, not game results, attendance, or completion.

The Shamrock announced a New Year’s Eve dinner menu for December 31, 2018, including seafood, smoked duck, lamb, surf and turf, halibut, and dessert.

Evidence limits

This is a first-party menu announcement. It establishes the advertised offerings, not prices, hours, attendance, or completion.