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Free public screening of “Bad Faith” (2024), a feature- length documentary that explores how religion and politics interact in the United States, with a focus on the rise of the political ideology of Christian nationalism. Optional discussion afterward. Saturday, April 11, at 2 p.m. at the Minnesota North College Vermilion Campus Theatre. Presented by Ely Indivisible’s Separation of Church & State Issue Group.
Ely Young Life will hold its 21st annual Online Spring Auction fundraiser April 12-19. Bidding opens on Sunday, April 12 at 6 p.m. and closes on April 19 in half-hour increments from 4-7 p.m. Check out the 200+ items at tinyurl. com/Ely2026.
The Ely Weavers and Fiber Artists Group will meet on Monday, April 13, at 11:30 a.m. at the Grand Ely Lodge.
At the Ely Public Library on Monday, April 13 at 3 p.m. the program will be Friends of the Library Bookclub. The title for discussion this month is All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker.
At the Ely Public Library on Tuesday, April 14 at 3 p.m. the program will be Movie: The Devil Wears Prada – rating PG13. Get ready for the second Devil Wears Prada movie by re-watching the original as Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway match up for the first time. This program is sponsored by Friends of the Library.
The Ely Climate Group will hold a discussion about two examples of solar energy. The meeting is Tuesday, April 14 at 4 p.m. at the Ely Community Center, in person and by zoom. The group will be joined by Dan Houle and Denise Myers from the Lodge of Whispering Pines on the Echo Trail, and by Orlyn Kringstad from Tower. The zoom link is https://elyminnesota.com/elyclimate/ At the Ely Public Library on Wednesday, April 15 at 2:15 p.m. the program will be Library Scientists: Bird Nests. This is for children on the how and why of bird’s nests and let them make their own to take home. This program is geared towards grades K-3 but all are welcome.
History Happy Hour will be held on Wednesday, April 15 at 5 p.m. at the Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant on the Ely Junior College. History Happy Hour delves into the rich history of the Ely, Minnesota Area with pint-sized stories that are informative and entertaining in less than a half an hour. Junior colleges originated in the United States at the turn of the last century to prepare young adults for university as affordable, localized academic programs but have become comprehensive institutions offering workforce development, retraining, and community enrichment. Learn how our own Ely Junior College supported the community and its transformation into MN North College hosting almost 600 students each year. Join host Jess Edberg, executive director of the Dorothy Molter Museum as she scratches the surface on this local history topic, inspiring listeners to take a deeper dive on their own.
At the Ely Public Library on Thursday, April 16 at noon the program will be Deadly Knits for adults and older teens. Knit-along (or crochet) while listening to and discussing a true crime podcast. Registration not required. This program is sponsored by Friends of the Library.
The April meeting of Ely Chapter FD of P.E.O. International will be Thursday, April 16, at Grace Lutheran Church. Social time is 12:30 p.m. followed by business meeting at 1 p.m. All visiting members are welcome. Please call program chair Katie Kopp-Nelson with any questions at 952-250-7599.
On Saturday, April 25 there will be the annual Community Cleanup and Tree Mulching. Volunteers are invited to help clean up Ely and mulch community trees for Arbor Day. No drop-offs, this is a volunteer-only event.
The Ely 100 Women Who Care event will take place Sunday, April 26, at the Community Center (former Senior Center). The potluck will begin at 4 p.m. with a chance to learn about area non profits while strolling around with appetizers. Next comes the nominations then the voting and then the award to the deserving non profit that receives the most votes. All present are encouraged to donate to the winning organization. Individually or in teams with the total donation $100 or more. They will also hear from the Ely Area Food Shelf how they used the gift they received last October. The event wraps up around 5:30 p.m. Bring a friend and enjoy a fun evening of supporting a local organization. Questions call Cindy Gardner at 651-303-1094.
