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by Patrick S. McGinnity
Fri Oct 13, 2017 10:41 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: 10 Year Anniversary at the Resale Shop
Replies: 6
Views: 3764

Cake and deals!

Thanks for being there, Island Treasures!
by Patrick S. McGinnity
Thu Sep 28, 2017 1:17 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Author Event!
Replies: 1
Views: 1674

Author Event!

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4363/37118166250_0663d962ef.jpg [/url] Julie Berry-1 by Krazykelt , on Flickr[/img] This Author Event Made Possible by: The Charlevoix County Community Foundation The Harbor Springs Festival of the Book Give Me Shelter Rentals Beaver Island Community School Beaver Isl...
by Patrick S. McGinnity
Wed Jun 28, 2017 2:31 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Summer Book sale at the Library
Replies: 0
Views: 1194

Summer Book sale at the Library

The Summer Book Sale at the Beaver Island District Library is underway! Check out the tent alongside the library anytime, day or night. More books are added daily so visit often this summer. Free will donation on all books, DVDs, CDs and recorded books. After hours donations can be dropped through t...
by Patrick S. McGinnity
Tue Jun 20, 2017 1:00 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: We have an Island Fellow!
Replies: 0
Views: 1382

We have an Island Fellow!

As many of you are aware, Island Fellow candidate Stefanie Burchill visited the island last week and accepted the offer of a Fellowship here on Beaver Island. The position is communications oriented, and should suit Stefanieâ??s skills and interests well. She will be arriving sometime after the 1st ...
by Patrick S. McGinnity
Wed Jun 07, 2017 9:46 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Island Fellow Candidate Meet and Greet
Replies: 3
Views: 3483

Indeed she does, Adam, but I thought it was most appropriate to keep that private, at least until she is here for the visit. Less than a week now! Thanks for your interest.
by Patrick S. McGinnity
Mon Jun 05, 2017 1:49 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Island Fellow Candidate Meet and Greet
Replies: 3
Views: 3483

Island Fellow Candidate Meet and Greet

All and sundry are cordially invited to a welcome event for the Island Fellow candidate at the Community Center June 13th between 10 and 11 a.m. Come out and meet Stefanie, who comes to us from Maine, and has education and experience in the communications and environmental writing fields. She has he...
by Patrick S. McGinnity
Mon May 08, 2017 1:20 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Hearing Cancelled
Replies: 0
Views: 1878

Hearing Cancelled

The St. James Planning Commission Public Hearing and subsequent special meeting scheduled for this evening have both been cancelled due to a delay in the newspaper posting. Both will be rescheduled for May 24th, with an official posting to follow.
by Patrick S. McGinnity
Fri May 05, 2017 12:23 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Island Fellow Next Steps
Replies: 0
Views: 1398

Island Fellow Next Steps

Two strong candidates for the Island Fellow position have been identified, have passed an initial screening, and both possess the requisite skills for the Communication position. We're pleased to announce that the Island Institute is in the process of arranging to bring both candidates to Beaver Isl...
by Patrick S. McGinnity
Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:49 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Looking to make Beaver Island's Economic Future Brighter!
Replies: 6
Views: 5060

Looking to make Beaver Island's Economic Future Brighter!

Beaver Island has an exceptional opportunity to launch its own Island Fellow program modeled on a highly successful one on Maine's islands over the past 17 years. In response to goals identified at numerous community meetings over the past two years, our Island Fellow would focus on communications t...
by Patrick S. McGinnity
Wed Mar 29, 2017 12:33 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Island Fellow
Replies: 1
Views: 2610

Reminder

Just a reminder about the meeting this Friday at 4:00 pm at the Community Center, for anyone interested in learning more about the Island Fellow program, application, process, etc.
by Patrick S. McGinnity
Fri Mar 24, 2017 4:38 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Island Fellow
Replies: 1
Views: 2610

Island Fellow

We are excited to announce that a Community Site Application for an Island Fellow has been submitted by Beaver Island to Maineâ??s Island Institute. This effort is based on two years of surveys and stakeholder meetings, as well as numerous public meetings on the island (including the nearly complete...
by Patrick S. McGinnity
Thu Dec 22, 2016 9:05 am
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Hot beverages at BIDL
Replies: 0
Views: 1401

Hot beverages at BIDL

Thanks to a generous gift from the Library's Friends group, all hot beverages will be complimentary for the duration of the School's Chrtistmas break! Come on in and see what's new, have a cuppa, and enjoy your Library!
by Patrick S. McGinnity
Fri Dec 02, 2016 3:06 pm
Forum: Main Beaver Island Open Discussion Forum
Topic: Looking for Great Christmas Presents?
Replies: 1
Views: 2162

Looking for Great Christmas Presents?

Looking for great Christmas Presents? We have many pre-owned, gently used books at the District Library just waiting for new homes. Young kids, 'Tweens and Teens, adults... nonfiction and fiction. Many topics, hardcover and paperback. Recorded books, DVDs and CDs are also available. Stop by and brow...