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Save the date for the ever popular Pat and Donna Surface who will be singing in St. Mary’s Hall at the Lake Vermilion Cultural Center on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m. This concert will be sponsored by St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Soudan, MN. Free will donations will benefit the Surface’s non-profit organization - The Spiritwood ‘Forget Me Not’ Foundation which battles Alzheimer’s Disease.
The Ely Community Choir is looking for new members as they prepare for a Christmas concert. The first get together for sign-up and maybe a little bit of singing will be on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the High School Choir room. The performance is set for Saturday, Dec. 13. For questions or more information, email [email protected]
At the Ely Public Library on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 10:30 a.m. the program will be “Move and Groove” for preschoolers with an adult. Get some of those wiggles out to the dance beat as Jessie leads kids in simple dances and stretches. This program is sponsored by Friends of the Library.
The October meeting of Ely P.E.O Chapter FD will be on Oct. 2 at Grace Lutheran Church. Social time will start at 12:30 p.m. with a business meeting and program to follow. Visiting members are welcome to attend.
At the Ely Public Library on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 1 p.m. it’s Get Crafty: Soap Carving. Soap carving is a great way to develop your creativity and understanding of sculpting. Registration required. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Ely Slovenian Chapter 23 invites the public to an evening of Slovenian cinema. Oct. 3, 6-9 p.m. at the Ely State Theater featuring three shows “Moja Meja” (my borders), “Kratka Himna Domovini” (Anthem for my Homeland), and “Land of Endless Possibilities: Minnesota.” The cost is $8 per show or $15 for the evening.
At the Ely Public Library on Friday, Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. – Curiosity Cohort: Finding Fall Star Constellations – for adults and teens. Join the Curiosity Cohort to learn a few easy objects to look for in the fall night sky with either a binoculars or just looking with your eyes. Will have the library’s telescope available for attendees to get some tips on how to use it. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Rural interdisciplinary artist and 2025 McKnight Choreographer Fellow Kayla Schiltgen presents her experimental dance performance, “is this magic?” followed by an artist chat on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. at The Vermilion Fine Arts Theater. Suggested donation: $10 - $20 at the door. As part of this event, Schiltgen will also lead a free dance workshop for ages 12+, exploring personal expression through movement activities. No prior dance experience is required, all bodies and abilities are welcome. No registration is necessary. The workshop takes place on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Ely Community Center.
Everyone is welcome to play MahJong at the Ely Community Center on Thursdays from noon to 3 p.m.
Bingo every Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Ely Community Center. All are welcome, bring your friends for a fun afternoon.
Cribbage is being played at the Zenith Apartments at 965 E. Camp St in Ely on Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m. Join in, have fun. Bring your own snacks.
Northwoods Partners Caregiver Support Group meets the third Tuesday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon at the Ely Area Community Hub, 760 E. Miners Drive.
New closed AA meeting; primary purpose men’s group. Will be held on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 226 E. Harvey St.
The Ely Senior Bridge League has a weekly session of bridge starting at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday at the Ely Senior Center, front room. Reservations are recommended. Call Terry Cooper at 651-230-2117 for more information.
At the Ely Senior Center: Smear Mondays, 6 p.m.; Bridge on Wednesdays at noon; Bingo at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. Ping Pong on Thursdays at 6 p.m. Check the calendar at elyseniorcenter.com for more activities or to reserve a spot for your activity.
Medical care and fluoride treatments are held on Thursdays at 111 South 4th Ave. E., presented by Ely Community Health Center. Available from 5:30-7 p.m. at no charge. Wednesday Wellness Clinics are held on the first and third Wednesday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The community is encouraged to schedule their meetings and events at the Ely Senior Citizen Center by calling Theresa Jamnick at 365-4367 or Virginia Ivancich at 365-4718.
Every Tuesday at 9 a.m. there is a group that helps take care of the flower gardens at Whiteside Park. Come meet fellow gardeners and exchange plants.
