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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].
Shop Local Saturday. The Ely Chamber of Commerce is coordinating Ely’s Shop Local promotion for Nov. 30.
Monday, Dec. 2 at 3 p.m. the program will be Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters by Cary J. Griffith for adults. Minnesota author Cary J. Griffith will be visiting area libraries for presentations focusing on his latest book, Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters. On July 4, 1999, in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW), a bizarre confluence of meteorological events resulted in the most damaging blowdown in the region’s history. Gunflint Falling tells the story of this devastating storm from the perspectives of those who were on the ground before, during, and after the catastrophic event—from first-time visitors to the north woods to returning paddlers to Forest Service Rangers.
Clubhouse, a program of Well Being Development (WBD) has moved into its forever home, The Northern Lights House, at 248 N 3rd Ave E. An open house will be held on Friday, Dec. 6 from 4:30-7 p.m. with a celebration program and ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. A light meal of soup will be available.
Reflections Dance Company Winter Showcase: Water 2.0 will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Minnesota North College Vermilion Fine Arts Theater. Dancers of all ages will share works-in-progress for the upcoming summer show “Water 2.0” in Aug. 2025. This event will feature performances in the styles of acro, ballet, contemporary, jazz, and tap. Come experience how all aspects of water can be shown through movement. Tickets are Pay-What-You-Can.
Get ready for a jolly good time at the Mrs. Claus Party on Dec. 7. Mrs. Claus is ready to welcome all the area youth for a morning filled with crafts and exciting activities. Of course, Santa will be there to listen to each child’s holiday wishes. Every child will leave with handmade craft projects they create and a goodie bag filled with treats, small gifts, and other items.
“Living With Cancer Group” gathering on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Ely Senior Center at 6 p.m. All cancer patients, survivors family, and friends are welcomed to attend.
A gathering will be held for the Ely Braver Angels Alliance on Wednesday, Dec. 11: 5-7 p.m., Boathouse. A lighthearted social event, featuring complimentary snacks and beverages along with entertainment by Steve Solkela.
“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.
