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Ely Chapter FD of P.E.O. International hosts its annual Christmas Luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 4 at the Grand Ely Lodge with a social gathering at noon and lunch at 12:30 p.m. and a brief meeting. All visiting members are welcome. Questions? Call program chair Katie Kopp-Nelson at 952250-7599.
At the Ely Public Library on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 3:30 p.m. the program is Hey, It’s a Holiday: National Dice Day – for ages 3 and up. Please pre-register for this program sponsored by Friends of the Library North St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation District will host an invasive species workshop on Dec. 6 in Ely from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Minnesota North College - Vermilion room CL-104. It will feature natural resource professionals in the area and cover a variety of topics regarding invasive species in northern Minnesota as well as how to treat and handle them. It is a free event. Funding is also available to landowners to treat priority species. Lunch will also be provided. There will be a site visit to an area with invasive species along the Trezona Trail and discuss the work that is being done in the future to treat that area (weather dependent) .
On Dec. 6 the Ely Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Mrs. Claus Party at Grand Ely Lodge. Mrs. Claus warmly welcomes all the local youth to enjoy a morning filled with crafts and fun activities. Santa makes a special appearance and listens to each child’s holiday wishes.
A pancake breakfast, holiday boutique, and blood drive will be held at the Timber Hall Event Center on Dec. 6 from 8 a.m. to noon sponsored by the Embarrass Region Community Association. All you can eat pancakes, a choice of sausage or ham, and coffee and juice before checking out local crafters and bakers at the holiday boutique. Memorial Blood Centers will also be there to accept your lifesaving blood donation. Consider bringing a new toy, warm clothes, or a gift card for Operation Santa, helping families who use the Tower Area Food Shelf. For more information, check out the Timber Hall Event Center Facebook page.
A Kids Christmas Workshop will be held at Grace Lutheran Church in Ely on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 1-3:30 p.m. Ideal for preschool through sixth graders to make gifts for 75 cents each for parents, friends, relatives, teachers or someone special. Bring your list. Gifts will be wrapped and labeled with a tag. Adults may wait in the living room for older children that want their gift to be a surprise, or assist little ones. Volunteers needed (teens or adults) if you want to assist kids at a table please contact Mary Larson. You can bring your own craft idea or use one ready to go. (218) 235-1770 email: [email protected] At the Ely Public Library on Monday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. there will be a Friends of the Library Book Discussion. The title for discussion this month James by Percival Everett. You do not need to be a member of Friends of the Library to attend.
The Ely Ladies of Kaleva Vellamon Tupa #4 will hold a celebration in honor of their 120th anniversary on Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Grand Ely Lodge. There will be a short program, exhibits, and music. James “Jimmy” Johnson, Honorary Consul of Finland will be the main speaker. Sally Koski will share brief remarks on the history of the Ely Ladies of Kaleva. Steve Solkela will provide musical entertainment. This event is free and open to the public. Lunch can be purchased on your own from the lunch menu. All are welcome.
The next Braver Angels gathering is Thursday, Dec. 11 with the goal of having curious conversations over the holidays, reviewing the roles family members and friends take during discussions and how to have respectful interactions by disagreeing agreeably. This will be held at 6 p.m., Ely Community Center (formerly Senior Center).
The Mesabi Symphony Orchestra presents its Christmas Spectacular with holiday music, sweet treats with hot cocoa, a visit from Santa, and a holiday bake sale. Come in your coziest pajamas or an ugly Christmas sweater to win a prize. Friday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Rock Ridge Performing Arts Center, 1405 Progress Parkway.
The Ely Memorial High School winter concert will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. in Washington Auditorium.
The Washington Elementary winter concert will be held on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 1:15 p.m.
The Ely Memorial High School alumni hockey game will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 23 at the Ely Ice Arena.
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.
