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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 the Mesabi Symphony Orchestra presents Orchestra Meets Funk & Soul, A Funk-Forward Fundraiser to benefit the Mesabi Symphony Orchestra at the Historic Ely State Theater at 7 p.m. 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.
Upcoming programs at the Ely Folk School: community sing (monthly, first Tuesdays) June 2 from 6-7 p.m.; Wiigwaasi-Jiimaan (birch bark canoe) community paddle, June 4 from 5:30-7 p.m.; birthday potluck, June 5 from 6-8 p.m.; old time strings jam session, June 6 from 4-5 p.m.; community barn dance, June 6 from 7-9:30 p.m.; weekly community-oriented open studios: makers morning, every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and makers evening, every Thursday from 5:15-6:45 p.m.
Friends of the Superior National Forest will be leading a free guided hike at Kawishiwi Falls Trailhead (Fernberg Road) to celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday, June 6. Participants will meet at 3:30 p.m. with an expected return to the trailhead around 4:30 p.m. Led by Jo Swanson, executive director of Friends of the Superior National Forest, participants will have the opportunity to learn about environmental and trail projects happening in the Ely area. The hike will be about a mile long, and participants will be able to go at a pace that is comfortable for them. Learn more about this free event and other upcoming projects across the Superior National Forest by visiting friendssnf.org The “ Open Doors for a Cause” event is a tour of unique and historic properties in Ely on June 6. 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 $25, and a historic, homemade lunch is $10. Read more here: https://opendoorsforacause.com/ Veterans on the Lake Resort Ely (VOTL) will be holding a flag ceremony on Flag Day, Sunday, June 14 at 1 p.m. This ceremony is to dedicate VOTL’s recently completed Avenue of Service flags. Public is invited and veterans are encouraged to attend as your service flag will be honored and dedicated. In planning and fundraising for over a year, it took the coordinated efforts of veterans from the Fleet Reserve Association, VFW, American Legion and Veterans of Steel for this project to reach fruition. Light refreshments will be served after the dedication ceremony.
A dedication of the Ely Miners Memorial will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 14 at the Pioneer Mine. This will be the unveiling of a memorial with over 200 names of men who died in Ely mines. Family members of those who perished are being asked to attend and be recognized. The public is invited to attend.
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.
