Beaver Beacon - the Beaver Island Monthly since 1955, Beaver Island Michigan

Halloween at The Stone House - All of you kids —zero to death— come to the Stone House, if you dare, for some scary treats and a few tales. You never know what creatures you might find!
photograph by Frank Solle

The Island Boodle

The Island Boodle - The Island Boddle 5K starts at 10:00 am on October 6. For additional information please contact event organizers Gail and Mike Weede at (231) 448-3195 or (231) 448-2708. Registration from 8:00 am until the Boodle starts at 10:00 at the Shamrock.

Bite of Beaver Island

The Bite of Beaver Island This year, October 6th , the Bite of Beaver Island is so big it's spilling out of the Holy Cross Church Hall. The expanded event will have two main locations this year: Holy Cross Hall and The Main Street Tent across the street from the office and Municipal Marina. The Bite Committee is chaired by Kathy Speck.

Ceili and Hooley

Ceili and a big Irish Hooley - There will be a Ceili on Friday night at the Shamrock beginning at 8:00 p.m. (island time) Come out and learn Irish Set Dances, Waltzs and Quick Steps. (yes there will be instructors!)

On Saturday beginning at 8:00 p.m. there will be a Hooley at Holy Cross Hall. Various artists will be performing. There will be a Cash Bar and $10 admission.

Chenille Sisters Perform

Chenille Sisters Perform on Beaver Island at the CMU Auditorum on Saturday October 6, 7:00 p.m. Rides avaialble from in front of the Museum Porch. The popular singing trio from Ann Arbor is wWell-known for their close harmony arrangements in a variety of musical styles - jazz, blues, country-folk, old favorites - interspersed with humor, wit and whimsy.

Fireman's Fund Insurance presents check to Beaver Island Fire Department

Islanders gathered at the East Side Fire Hall on 3-20 to witness the presentation of a check for $125,000 from Fireman’s Fund Insurance to the Beaver Island Fire Department. The money was spent on a beautiful, brand-new 3,000-gallon tender, which cost $175,000.

St. Patrick's Day 2003

Happy St. Patrick's Day
March 17 - Games begin outside at 1:00 p.m. in front of the Shamrock. Indoor this year Paddy's Feud in addition to the favorites! »

St. Patrick's Day 2004

Doghouse Boodlers play the Shamrock on Friday and Saturday night. (Beachcomber will also be open) »

St. Patrick's Day 2005

Inis Anam (Isle Soul), a new island band consisiting of Cindy Gillespie-Cushman, Kevin White, Patti Cull and Miranda Rooy will be making their debut at Donegal Danny's on Friday. »

St. Patrick's Day 2006

Danny and Danny, Edward Palmer and Cindy Gillespie-Cushman will be at Donegal Danny's on Saturday night. »

Happy Holidays - from the annual Cantata

and the School - The Twelve Days of Christmas

Santa comes to Beaver Island

and Santa of course! Lots of Island holiday photos in the January Beacon.

A Coast Guard Training Exercise

Training with the Coast Guard - The first training exercise for our new rescue boat. Story in the September Beacon.

Homecoming 2006

Homecoming photos in the September Beacon

Community House Construction - The hallmark old store facade is now almost in place on the new building Click for more pictures.

Adventures in Beaver Island Beekeeping with Dyanne Tracy Saturday at the Parish Hall.

The Ray Denny Memorial Art Show was again a great Success with live music from Ted Nicholas and beautiful work on display from Frank Solle, Tom & Vicky Rockwell, Jane Maehr, Doris Larson, Pat Boyle, Nancy Peterson, Sue Thomson, Mary Rose, Carol and Bob Avery, and many more!

Underwater Explorations & Discoveries with Mike and Gail Weede Friday the 21st.