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The Ely Community Choir will hold its first Rehearsal on Sept. 28 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Ely Memorial High School Choir Room and will hold ongoing rehearsals.
The Unforgettables Dementia Friendly Choir will hold 10 week semesters with a concert in December and meets on Fridays, starting Sept. 25 through Dec. 6 (no rehearsal Nov. 27). Times are 1-3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. Welcoming caregivers and partners, volunteer singers. Suggested participation fee of $20 per participant. For more information, contact: [email protected] or [email protected] At the Ely Public Library on Tuesday, Sept. 29 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.
At the Ely Public Library on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. the program will be Skally Line for ages 12 and older. The Skally Line presents traditional, foot stomping music paired with enduring stories about Minnesota’s people. This riveting concert weaves together tales and tunes with string band music, Irish folk tunes and old ballads. Skally Line brings to life outrageous, funny, and touching stories of the past! This program, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System, was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF).
Ely’s school board candidates will take to the stage at the Vermilion theater on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. in a forum moderated by the Ely Branch of AAUW Minnesota and the Ely Rotary Club.
At the Ely Public Library on Friday, Oct. 2 at 1 p.m. the program will be Get Crafty: Fall Craft Stations – geared toward elementary age. This month, Tricia will be providing a variety of different fall crafts including pumpkin painting. Using a variety of craft items, come and explore different fall crafts to decorate your home. All materials are supplied. You will need to pre-register. This program is sponsored by Friends of the Library.
The Ely Stone Stash will be Oct. 16 at 9 a.m. The possession limit is one, catch-n-release on all the rest. Trading is acceptable. This is a free, fine art event. Artists include Joe Baltich, Patty Shusta and Connie Edwards. Over 150 rocks will be stashed on public property and at 9 a.m. on Oct. 16, clues will be posted online.
Stretch and movement class: Fridays, 9:30-10:45 a.m. at The Hub sponsored by Northwoods Partners. All welcome, great music, friendly people.
