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PLEASE NOTE: Your free event news can be posted on the Ely Echo newspaper’s Community Calendar. Send your info to: [email protected].
At the Ely Public Library on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 1:30 p.m. - Curiosity Cohort: Henna Designs – for adults. Interested in learning about the traditional Indian craft of Henna Design? Here is your opportunity to learn this fun skill. Join the curiosity cohort for a hands-on learning experience that will show you the basics of henna designs. Please pre-register for this program as there are a limited number of computers for attendees to use. This program is sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Just in time for Halloween, History Happy Hour takes a look at Tanner Hospital and explores its history including the legend that the place may be haunted. This free event will be held at 5 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the Lookout Lounge at the Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant. The hospital was built in 1901 and is located at the corner of 2nd Ave. E. and Camp St. Many locals refer to the hospital as “the castle” because the building features a four-story turret. Jess Edberg hosts the program which offers a fast-paced and fun study of local history. “It’s a great way to inspire an interest in local history,” said Edberg. Support for History Happy Hour comes from the Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant, Dorothy Molter Museum, Ely Heritage Preservation Commission, Boundary Waters Connect and the Ely Folk School.
At the Ely Public Library on Friday, Oct. 25 at 3:30 p.m. the program will be Hey, It’s a Holiday: Frankenstein Friday for all ages. Learn about Frankenstein and do some related projects with Jessie as she helps everyone celebrate this quirky holiday. This program is sponsored by Friends of the Library.
The 100 Ely Women Who Care giving circle will hold its fall meeting at the Ely Senior Center on Sunday, Oct. 27 starting at 4 pm. The giving circle is a group of women who gather together to collectively support a nominated and then voted on local 501c3 non-profit organization twice each year and enjoy a potluck of appetizers and desserts. If you are curious or interested in supporting non-profits call 651-303-1094 for more details.
The Ely Chamber of Commerce has announced an upcoming Northwoods Business Incubator session featuring Nick Dunnom from Sunbelt Business Advisors. The session will be Wednesday, Oct. 30, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the International Wolf Center. The topic is “How and Why to Acquire a Profitable Business.” The session is about 50 minutes long and free and open to the public. Space is limited, RSVP to [email protected] or 218-365-6123.
The Ely Chamber of Commerce will be hosting this year’s Trunk or Treat at Whiteside Park on Thursday, Oct. 31.
“Elf: The Musical” will be presented by Northern Lakes Arts Association, this must-see production will take you on a magical journey from the North Pole to New York City as Buddy the Elf discovers the true meaning of Christmas and the joy of spreading holiday cheer. NLAA will be bringing back five to six of Ely’s favorite performers from summer shows over the last two years to add extra sparkle and magic to the production. Show dates and times: evening performances: Dec. 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21 at 7 p.m.; matinee performances: Dec. 14, 15, 20 and 21 at 2 p.m.; pay-whatyou- can performance: Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. Shows will be at the Vermilion Fine Arts Theater. Tickets are available online at https://www.northernlakesarts.org/elf. The event is sponsored by the Ivancich family.
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 Senior Center.
