Events — notices, 2017

The Beachcomber advertised live music by Joey, Randy, Brandon, and Richie for the evening of January 7, 2017, at approximately 7 p.m.

Evidence limits

This is an advance venue announcement. It establishes the advertised program, not attendance or performance completion.

The Charlevoix County Commission on Aging announced a Beaver Island Sunday dinner for January 15, 2017, emphasizing fellowship and community participation.

Evidence limits

The first-party notice documents the scheduled meal, not attendance, a complete menu, or meal-service totals.

A Beaver Island shop announced a January 28, 2017 open house featuring free five-minute massages, Larissa McGinnity’s pottery, and opportunities to sign up for pottery painting.

Evidence limits

The business/community notice documents the planned open house and advertised offerings, not attendance, service volume, or sales.

The Charlevoix County Commission on Aging announced a Beaver Island Sunday dinner for February 12, 2017.

Evidence limits

The first-party notice documents the scheduled meal, not its menu, attendance, or meal-service totals.

Stoney Acre Grill announced Valentine’s Day specials for February 14, 2017, including shrimp fettuccine Alfredo and snow crab with drawn butter.

Evidence limits

This first-party business notice documents advertised specials, not attendance, sales, or availability after the announcement.

Stoney announced the return of free Sunday hot dogs on March 5, 2017, while the notice also reported that the Shamrock would be open for dinner.

Evidence limits

This business notice documents advertised service, not attendance, sales, or continuity beyond the announcement.

The Charlevoix County Commission on Aging announced a Beaver Island Sunday dinner for March 12, 2017, with a Slinky contest and a reminder about the daylight-saving-time change.

Evidence limits

The first-party notice documents the scheduled meal and associated activity, not attendance or meal-service totals.

The Beaver Island Sports Boosters announced a third annual alumni basketball game and chili/soup cook-off for March 17, 2017. The announced fundraising priorities included a portable soccer-field scoreboard, boys’ basketball uniforms, and gymnastics mats.

This record preserves the advance announcement and goals; it does not establish that the event occurred or that the items were purchased.

The Beaver Island Forum announced a May 27, 2017 Celebration of Life for Harold E. Kruse at the Congregational Church in Central Lake, Michigan, and preserved community remembrance of him.

Evidence limits

This is a memorial-service notice and community response, not a complete death record or biography.

Ken “Curly” Sullivan died on March 25, 2017, aged 55. The Beaver Island Forum obituary relay remembered his music and his family’s long connection to a Beaver Island cottage.

Evidence limits

This record relies on reproduced obituary text in a community post; the external funeral-home record is not held in the archive.

In April 2017, St. James Township solicited bids for lawn maintenance during the spring, summer, and fall seasons. The notice set an April 18 deadline for submissions.

Evidence limits

The township notice documents a procurement opportunity, not the winning bid, contract value, contractor, or completed work.

Island Treasures announced a spring 2017 schedule of Thursday–Saturday openings, with a Good Friday closure on April 14 so residents could attend services.

Evidence limits

This business notice records a short operating schedule, not later hours, attendance, or sales.

In April 2017, islanders sought a caller and began planning a possible contra dance for the weekend of May 19, potentially at a parish hall.

Evidence limits

The thread records an early idea and recruitment request. It does not confirm that the dance occurred, identify a final venue, or establish attendance.

On April 26, 2017, a resident proposed forming a summer baseball program for Beaver Island teenagers and asked how to organize small teams and recurring games.

Evidence limits

This is an unconfirmed community proposal. The archive contains no evidence in this thread that a team formed or games were played.

In May 2017, Beaver Island Lodge introduced Joe Gomez as its new chef while anticipating the restaurant’s seasonal opening.

Evidence limits

The announcement preserves the Lodge’s account of Gomez’s background and planned role. It does not independently verify the biography or establish the restaurant’s opening date.

The Shamrock announced a Mother’s Day menu for May 14, 2017, featuring grilled mahi-mahi with pineapple-teriyaki glaze and pepper-crusted duck breast, alongside its regular menu.

Evidence limits

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

During EMS Week in May 2017, a Beaver Island forum post publicly thanked the island’s emergency medical providers, first responders, Island Airways, Rural Health Center, and fire department.

Evidence limits

This is a community recognition message. It does not establish staffing levels, response times, or the quality or capacity of emergency services.

On May 26, 2017, Beaver Island Gardens announced that it would be open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and offered flowers and gardening assistance as the season began.

Evidence limits

This is a first-party seasonal business notice. It records advertised hours and services, not inventory, sales, or how long the schedule continued.

Fresh Air Aviation advertised $25 seats on selected Beaver Island–Charlevoix flights for Memorial Weekend 2017, subject to demand and availability.

Evidence limits

This first-party fare promotion does not establish sales, completed flights, or ridership.

On June 14, 2017, a Beaver Island forum post shared a link to an obituary for Paul Nelson.

Evidence limits

The local forum archive preserves the notice and obituary link, not the linked obituary’s contents. Additional biographical or funeral claims require direct verification from that external source.

A June 25, 2017 community post reported that the Maritime Heritage Alliance’s schooner Madeline was docked at Beaver Island’s municipal dock and open to visitors for tours and information.

Evidence limits

This is a contemporaneous community report; the held post does not provide an official visit log, schedule, or attendance count.

AMVETS Post 46 canceled its 2017 Fourth of July breakfast because it lacked enough members to staff the event. The post said a later summer or Labor Day event might replace it.

Evidence limits

This is a contemporaneous organization notice and explanation. It does not establish the post’s membership size or whether a replacement event occurred.

Organizers announced a Beaver Island Women’s Golf Invitational for June 27, 2017, with a nine-hole shotgun start, lunch, and a $10 registration fee.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the advance invitation, not participation, scores, or completion.

Rigormortis was advertised to perform at the Beachcomber on July 3 and after the Independence Day parade in 2017.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the performance announcement, not attendance or proof of completion.

Organizers announced a July 6, 2017 Beaver Island Road Rally built around island-history questions, with a $5 registration fee designated for the Christian Church Food Pantry.

Evidence limits

This is an advance fundraiser announcement. It does not establish attendance, funds collected, or completion.

A July 2017 forum thread thanked the organizers, sponsors, and volunteers of another Beaver Island Music Festival and included strongly positive participant feedback.

Evidence limits

The thread confirms contemporaneous participant appreciation but does not provide attendance, finances, or an independent evaluation of the festival.

A July 27, 2017 community post reported that the U.S. Coast Guard vessel Bristol Bay was tied up at Beaver Island Boat Company in St. James harbor.

Evidence limits

This is a contemporaneous community report rather than an official Coast Guard log; the vessel’s purpose and exact visit duration remain unverified here.

A community Raku kiln-building workshop was announced for July 31 through August 2, 2017, at a Beaver Island farm on Carlisle Road.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the invitation and planned dates, not participation or proof that the kiln was completed.

The Beaver Island Community Center promoted two August 2017 performances: a Claudia Schmidt and Sally Rogers program on August 8 and a Skippers Alley Celtic performance on August 12.

Evidence limits

This is a first-party concert promotion. It establishes the announced performers and dates, not attendance, ticket sales, or completion.

The Beaver Island Community Center announced an August 10, 2017 presentation on Middle East conflicts by retired Major Jason Criss Howk.

Evidence limits

This is a program announcement. It does not independently verify the speaker’s claims or document attendance.

The Shamrock and Stoney announced live music for August 11–12, 2017: Union Guns at the Shamrock and Danny & Danny & Friends at Stoney.

Evidence limits

This is a first-party venue announcement. It establishes the advertised performances, not attendance or completion.

The Beaver Island Dark Sky Project announced a community Perseid meteor-shower viewing event for August 12, 2017, near Welke Airport.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the invitation and observing instructions, not attendance or the quality of the meteor observations.

The Beaver Island Community Center announced a jazz-series performance for August 18, 2017, featuring Terry Lower, Edye Evans Hyde, and Martha Guth.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the Community Center’s announcement and poster reference, not attendance, a complete program, or proof of completion.

In August 2017, Beaver Island friends shared a memorial notice for longtime visitor Roger Scholten, identifying his connections with Cable Bay and Lake Geneserath.

Evidence limits

This is a forum memorial notice pointing to an external obituary. It does not independently establish biographical or funeral details.

The Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce promoted a Paradise Bay half marathon and 5K for September 2, 2017.

Evidence limits

This is an advance promotional notice. It does not establish registration, attendance, race results, or completion.

Circle M announced a season-closing live-music night for September 3, 2017, featuring Island Pirate Beans and an approximately 8 p.m. start, weather permitting.

Evidence limits

The forum notice establishes the advertised closing-night program, not attendance, performance completion, or the precise end of the business season.

Paradise Bay Coffee Shop announced buffet-style dining for Sunday and Monday of Labor Day weekend 2017 as a new way to wind down its season. The notice stated a $9.50 price before drinks.

Evidence limits

This is a first-party seasonal-business announcement. It does not establish attendance, sales, or the shop’s exact closing and reopening dates.

The Beaver Island Gallery announced a September 9, 2017, meet-and-greet and book discussion with Robert Neff concerning his book Uber Alles.

Evidence limits

The forum notice establishes the planned event, time, and venue, not attendance or the content of the discussion.

The Beaver Island community announced a September 9, 2017 dock gathering to recognize Captain Kevin McDonough’s retirement after a reported 47 years navigating Beaver Island waters.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves a community retirement notice and congratulations. It does not provide a formal employment or vessel record, nor an attendance report.

The Simple Life Crew announced a 3.43-mile Beaver Island honor walk for September 11, 2017, commemorating the 343 firefighters killed in the World Trade Center attack.

Evidence limits

This is an advance community memorial announcement, not an attendance or completion record.

The Beaver Island District Library announced a free early-childhood storytime program beginning September 11, 2017, with reading and activity-based programming for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers.

Evidence limits

The forum notice establishes the planned program and its format, not attendance or the complete run of sessions.

In September 2017, Island Treasures coordinated pickup of a final batch of repaired American flags for AMVETS Post 46. The organization publicly thanked the shop for its help.

Evidence limits

The short forum thread establishes the handoff arrangement and appreciation, not the number of flags repaired or the identity of the repairer.

The Beaver Island Association announced an annual beach cleanup for September 16, 2017, with collected material taken to the Transfer Station and a Community Center gathering afterward.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the organizer’s call to action but no attendance, collected volume, or post-event report.

In September 2017, Levi Connor advertised chimney-sweeping service on Beaver Island ahead of winter weather and renewed the notice in October.

Evidence limits

This is a community-forum service advertisement. It documents an offer, not completed work, qualifications, prices, or service quality.

Sources

See the sources block above.

The Blue Pearl announced its final seasonal opening for September 30, 2017, with an 11 a.m.–2 p.m. schedule and a storewide sale.

Evidence limits

The forum notice documents the planned final opening and sale, not attendance, sales results, or the business’s later status.

The Beaver Island District Library announced a Julie Berry author event for Monday, October 2, 2017, supported by local and regional community sponsors.

Evidence limits

The forum thread establishes the announcement, sponsors, and planned time, but not attendance or the complete event program.

The Beaver Island Community School junior class sought old, mismatched house shutters in October 2017 for a project intended to raise money for the senior banquet.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the materials request and intended purpose, not the final project, proceeds, or participation.

An open Euchre gathering was announced at the Stoney for Thursday evenings from 7–9 p.m., beginning October 12, 2017.

Evidence limits

The thread establishes an invitation and recurring schedule, not attendance or the complete season of play.

In October 2017, Deerwood Lodge announced that it was available as a weekly in-season rental and by the night or week during the off season, and directed prospective guests to a new website.

Evidence limits

This is a first-party business notice. It documents the advertised rental model and website, not bookings, occupancy, ownership, or later continuity.

Sources

See the sources block above.

An island church announcement invited residents to a pet blessing on October 15, 2017, on the Convent/Rectory lawn facing the harbor and beach.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves the invitation and stated annual context, not attendance or confirmation that the event occurred.

In October 2017, the Beaver Island Wildlife Club offered white oak acorns to residents who wanted to help establish trees on the island and provided basic planting guidance.

Evidence limits

The forum documents the availability and invitation, not the number planted, where plantings occurred, or their survival.

The Beaver Island District Library announced a one-day closure for construction on October 17, 2017, with reopening planned for October 18 at 10 a.m.

Evidence limits

The forum notice establishes the closure and planned reopening, not the nature or completion of the construction work.

Circle M announced its annual Halloween party for October 27, 2017, beginning at 8 p.m. and open to all.

Evidence limits

The forum post establishes the planned event format and time, not attendance or whether the party occurred as announced.

The Beaver Island District Library promoted National Make a Difference Day on October 28, 2017, inviting residents to consider ways to help locally and to recognize community members who make a difference.

Evidence limits

The post documents an invitation and discussion prompt, not specific completed projects, participation, or outcomes.

Beaver Island students sold Little Caesars pizza kits in November 2017, with a follow-up describing the fundraiser as successful and directing profits toward the May 2018 senior banquet.

Evidence limits

The forum establishes the sale and stated purpose, but not the number of kits, profit amount, or independent financial result.

Planning for a Beaver Island Christmas music program was announced in October 2017, with rehearsals beginning November 5 and a concert planned for December 3.

Evidence limits

The forum post establishes recruitment, rehearsal, and the planned concert date, but not the venue, final participants, or whether the concert occurred.

The Beaver Island Wildlife Club announced an open public meeting for November 9, 2017, at Peaine Township Hall, inviting residents concerned about island wildlife and habitats.

Evidence limits

This is a meeting announcement. It does not establish attendance, agenda details beyond the general subject, decisions, or completed actions.

For Veterans Day 2017, the Shamrock announced a complimentary hamburger, fries, and soft drink for veterans from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Evidence limits

The forum post establishes the advertised offer, not how many veterans used it or whether service occurred exactly as announced.

Beaver Island fourth- and fifth-grade students advertised $7 birthday calendars for sale at the November 12, 2017, Christmas Bazaar to help fund a Camp Hay-o-went-ha trip.

Evidence limits

The forum notice establishes the planned sale and stated purpose, not sales totals or whether the trip occurred.

The Shamrock announced a DJ night for the evening before Thanksgiving, November 22, 2017, beginning at 8 p.m.; a later post also advertised music on November 25.

Evidence limits

The thread documents promotion and a positive participant report, but not attendance, set list, or financial results.

On December 5, 2017, a resident publicly reported a failed light at the corner of Kings Highway and McCauley Road and requested information about whom to contact.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves a resident’s report and perceived safety concern, not an official outage confirmation, causal finding, repair record, or accident report.

In December 2017, a forum post offered approximately two tons of mineral blocks for distribution around Beaver Island for deer.

Evidence limits

The post documents an offer and intended wildlife-feeding activity, not its organizer, completion, legal status, placement, or ecological consequences.

Jeff Powers announced a day of veterinary appointments for Beaver Island residents on December 21, 2017.

Evidence limits

The forum preserves a provider availability notice, not the number of animals seen, services delivered, or clinical outcomes.

Joey Spina was advertised to perform at the Beachcomber on December 22 and 23, 2017, as a Christmas-season music event.

Evidence limits

The forum thread establishes the planned dates and venue, not attendance or whether both performances occurred.

The Beaver Island Community Center announced holiday hours for Christmas 2017: open December 23 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and closed December 24–26.

Evidence limits

The first-party notice establishes announced hours, not attendance or every program occurring at the facility.

The Beaver Island District Library announced a December 26, 2017, holiday board-game marathon with refreshments and a planned 2 p.m. showing of It’s a Wonderful Life, subject to the film’s return.

Evidence limits

The notice establishes the planned program but explicitly makes the movie screening conditional; it provides no attendance or completion evidence.

The Shamrock announced New Year’s Eve 2017 dinner specials and a DJ, including scallops, shrimp, short rib, surf and turf, and seafood pasta.

Evidence limits

The forum post establishes the advertised menu and entertainment, but not hours, prices, attendance, or completion.