AMVETS POST 46
As one of America's foremost veteran's service organizations, AMVETS (or American Veterans) has a proud history of assisting veterans and sponsoring numerous programs that serve our country and its citizens. The helping hands that AMVETS extends to veterans and their families takes many forms. Locally Post 46 has a number of fundraising events including pancake breakfasts and raffles. Money raise goes towards scholarships and helping Island veterans. (231) 448-3088. E-mail  BEAVER ISLAND ASSOCIATION
A 501(c)3 non-profit organization representing property owners' interests, which supports the preservation of natural resources and fosters economic growth consistent with the natural beauty and quality of life that attract us to Beaver Island. Contact numbers can be found on our web site. View Web Site  E-mail BEAVER ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Maps, guides, and tourist information year-around. Near the ferry dock. (231) 448-2505. View Home Page E-mail BEAVER ISLAND CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Non-denominational; year-around Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. Corner of Kenwabikise Lane & Pine Street. All are welcome. (231) 448-2599. View Web Site E-mail BEAVER ISLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Beaver Island Community School is a world-class Pre-K through 12 public school system located on the most remote inhabited island in the Great Lakes. BICS has a strong tradition of academic excellence and caring. The school follows a community-defined plan, 21st Century Learning on Beaver Island, to ensure that all students meet defined expectations. The school boasts a high teacher-to-student ratio, a music and art program, outstanding access to technology, and an intramural and interscholastic sports program. Students who graduate from BICS score higher than state and national averages on the ACT test and have been accepted into post-high school programs ranging from work placement, to community college to universities such as UM, MSU, Northwestern, Michigan Tech, GVSU, and CMU. (231) 448-2744. View Web Site E-mail BEAVER ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Visit the old Mormon Print Shop museum, or see the nautical exhibits at the Marine Museum. The Protar Home is open when posted. The Museums are opened on request year-around. Large-scale artifacts displayed at Heritage Park (under construction). Museum Week is the third week in July. (231) 448-2254. View Web Site E-mail BEAVER ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOL
National Register historic lighthouse buildings. Free self-guided lighthouse tower climbs open to public daily. Original historic French-made "Fresnel Lens" on display. Donations accepted. Scheduled interior tours open after renovation completed. Renovation donations sought. Public access to Lake Michigan, scenic bluff sidewalk, scenic vistas of Fox Islands and mainland. Unique residential alternative High School site (Spring and Fall Semesters) and Summer Youth Work Experience site. ¼ mile from sandy public beach at Iron Ore Bay with rustic restroom facilities. (231) 922-6240. View Web Page E-mail BEAVER ISLAND WILDLIFE CLUB
The Beaver Island Wildlife Club is a volunteer organization created to preserve wildlife on Beaver & Garden Islands and improve the fishery of the Island's lakes and nearby waters. The Club is currently working to improve the fishery through a walleye rearing program on Lake Geneserath, and bolster wildlife habitat through food-plot development on public and private lands. It conducts a winter turkey feeding program and is working to increase awareness of the problems associated with the Double Crested Cormorant's presence in nearby islands. The Club hosts the annual hunters' dinner in November. Dues are $15.00 for one year, $50.00 for five years, and $200.00 for a lifetime membership. Our address is P.O. Box 497, Beaver Island, Michigan. Contact our President, Dr. Jeffrey Powers, at (231) 448-2572 for more information. CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY BIOLOGICAL STATION
A university biological field station. Academic classes in biology, other sciences, and the arts. Biological research within and around the Beaver Archipelago. Field Trips and lectures. (231) 448-2325. View Web Site E-mail PEAINE TOWNSHIP
Township government serving Peaine Twp. (231) 448-2389 View Web Site
THE PORT OF ST. JAMES ASSOCIATION
The Port of St. James Association is a Michigan Not-for-Profit corporation that is charged with the administration of the property within the Association so as to protect its natural beauty and administer the covenant that is recorded against all property in the association. On the island, can call Buck Ridgeway at (231) 448-2680. Or contact Jack Spanhak on the Island at (231) 448-2538 (normally May through October), or at (269) 327-0610. View Web Site. ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL MISSION
Sunday Service, 10:00 a.m. (231) 448-2241. ST. JAMES TOWNSHIP
Township government serving St. James Twp. (231) 448-2260
The following organizations are not members of the Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce but are also listed for your information:
BEAVER ISLAND DISTRICT LIBRARY
Public library open year round. Story hour Wednesday mornings. Also offering interlibrary book search and Internet access. (231) 448-2701. BEAVER ISLAND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
BIEMS provides 24 hour Advanced Life Support coverage to the residents and visitors of Beaver Island. BIEMS is primarily staffed by all-volunteer Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians and Medical First Responders. (231) 448-2578. Call 911 for Emergencies. BEAVER ISLAND POST OFFICE
Unique village post office located in town. Friendly, conscientous service. (231) 448-2251. BEAVER ISLAND SHERIFF OFFICE
(231) 448-2700. On-Island deputy, year-around. Call 911 for Emergencies. BEAVER ISLAND TRANSFER STATION
Solid waste and recycle center. Gaylords available. (231) 448-2228. Open year-round. BEAVER ISLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Well-equipped, professionally-trained, with a new 2nd station south of Hannigan's Road. (231) 448-2595. Emergencies: 911 BEAVER ISLAND YOUTH CONSORTIUM
Providing skill-based programs and entertaining activities for Beaver Island's youth. For more information contact the school at (231) 448-2744. COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION
Maintaining Beaver Island's roads. (231) 448-2285 C h u r c h e s : BEAVER ISLAND CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Nondenominational. Sunday Services year-round. (231) 448-2599 HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH
Masses Saturday 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. (231) 448-2230
Drawing by Archie Lafreniere. Built in 1860 ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Sunday Service, 10:00 a.m. (231) 448-2241. | 
