Beaver Island Michigan

Thank you to all who bought food and put it in our box at McDonough's Market! Today will be the last day for collection there and we say a big thank you to the McDonough family for their help. Remember, you can always contribute canned goods and other unopened non-perishable foods by putting them in...

First, thank you to all who supported the successful bake sale at the Beaver Island Christian Church! Unfortunately, one of our bright yellow laminated posters on the sandwich board near the post office has gone missing. We would love to get it back for future use. If you found it, could you please ...

Next time you are shopping at McDonough's Market, buy an extra can (or two or three!) of food and put it in the Food Pantry collection box near the entrance. The Food Pantry helps Islanders in need and we can always use items like canned fruit and vegetables, soups, tuna, canned chicken, canned bean...

You may leave food donations at the Beaver Island Community Center, the Health Center, Fresh Air, Island Airways, Holy Cross Church and the lobby of the Beaver Island Christian Church. Look for the labeled baskets or crates. Non-perishable, unexpired foods are always appreciated. Thank you for your ...

The Food Pantry provides assistance to members of the Beaver Island "family" who are in need. Basic food items and personal care items are distributed once a month. The winter months are the time of greatest need for individuals and families here, and our pantry shelves are starting to emp...

Many thanks to Island Airways, News on the 'Net and Northern Community Mediation for providing the Beaver Island community with an opportunity to improve our understanding of conflicts, communication and resolution actions. Dr. Jane Millar, Executive Director, was impressed with the BICS students' e...

Anyone who is interested in playing a chime at the beginning of the program is invited to a very quick rehearsal on Wednesday at 430. We will accompany a carol sing-along at the beginning of the program. If you can read and know what a circle looks like, you can play! If you cannot come at that time...

Hope to see you at the Holiday Bazaar on Sunday, Nov. 13 from 11 am to 2 pm at the Christian Church Gregg Fellowship Center. There will be lots of vendors to choose from and you can help the Food Pantry while you are there. For a donation, you will have tasty soups to choose from, plus proceeds from...

Hope to see you at Trunk or Treat on Halloween at the Gregg Fellowship Center from 5 to 6:30 p.m. If you live out of "town'" bring your candy and treats and set up at a table inside. Trick-or-Treaters can go from table to table collecting treats. We will have hot dogs, chips, apple cider a...

If you are packing up to head home after the summer, remember that the Beaver Island Food Pantry can use things you don't want to carry away. We can accept unopened, unexpired non-perishable food items. For your convenience, there are collection baskets at the Beaver Island Christian Church, Holy Cr...

Just a reminder to stop by our Open House on Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m. Have a cold drink and a cookie and meet our advanced practice providers Sue Solle and Carolyn Space. Tours will be available and we have lots of helpful info about summer safety. The kids can pick up coloring kits and stickers abo...

Thank you to those who have made some great suggestions for future programming here on the Island! It's not too late to add your ideas, either at the locations listed above or by email at bihscommission@gmail.com if you prefer. Thanks again.
Deb Plastrik, Human Services Commission

The BI Human Services Commission is a collaboration of Island agencies and organizations dedicated to identifying, and assisting in providing access to, programs and services to enhance the human needs of the Beaver Island Community. We are asking for your ideas about what kind of educational progra...

Hope to see you on Saturday or Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Christian Church for the Cantata. Sally Stebbins will add an international touch with carols in Spanish and French and Robert Groesbeck, Joe Moore and Tom Whitman have formed a trio for the event!

This year's Cantata includes some new faces, performances from Sheri Timsak and Mike Scripps, and students from the Beaver Island Community School. The program will begin with Joe Moore and Judi Meister in a violin and piano duet. Remember, the performance begins at 2 p.m.! Hope to see you there!