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At the Ely Public Library on Tuesday, May 26 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 Ely Chapter of Braver Angels will meet on May 27 at the Ely Community Center to discuss: What is patriotism? In the Revolutionary War, were the Tories patriots or the American rebels? Were the Confederate or Union soldiers patriots?
At the Ely Public Library on Wednesday, May 27 at 5 p.m. the program will be Estate Planning with attorney Kelly Klun who will lead you through key factors to drafting and personalizing wills and trusts, preparing probate documents, creating documents for long term health care, drafting durable power of attorney, and preparing health care directives. They will also discuss tips and strategies to minimize taxes and allow your loved one receive your gifts, stress free.
A travelogue and potluck dinners at the Vermilion Park Inn at 30 Center St. in Soudan hosted by the Lake Vermilion Cultural Center between 5 and 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 28 will have Patty Phillips and Sharon Legg bringing pictures in tales of their adventure in Thailand.
Ely Indivisible will host voter registration tables (non-partisan as required by law) at the Ely Farmers Market from June 2 every Tuesday at Whiteside Park through Sept. 29 from 4-7 p.m.
On June 5 and 6, the Mesabi Symphony Orchestra presents Orchestra Meets Funk & Soul, A Funk-Forward Fundraiser to benefit the Mesabi Symphony Orchestra. The Mesabi Pops Orchestra joins the band Jumpsuit, known as the funkiest outfit in Duluth, for a night of funk, soul and dancing. A cash bar and reception with appetizers are included in the price of a ticket. Information and tickets available at www.mesabisymphonyorchestra.org.
The “ Open Doors for a Cause” event is a tour of unique and historic properties in Ely, Minnesota. Over 15 places are included, with inside tours of special places. This event is a joint fundraiser for the Vermilion Campus and Well Being Development. Tickets cost $25, and a historic, homemade lunch is $10. You can read more here: https://opendoorsforacause. com/ Everyone is welcome to play MahJong at the Ely Community Center on Thursdays from noon to 3 p.m.
