Ely Area Attractions

Locations for many of these can be found on the maps, page 78. Area code is 218 unless noted.

Adventure Seaplanes 410-7935

AdventureSeaplanes.com

Air charter service to places in MN, WI, and Canada with an airport or waterway large enough to land. Scenic flights over the region are customized for each group so you can choose what to see. Everyone gets a window seat! Call or text to check availability.

ATV Trails www.facebook.com/ProspectorLoopATVTrail

The Prospector trail system reaches from Ely to Tower, Babbitt, and Embarrass and connects to trails that go across the Iron Range, north to Crane Lake, and east to the North Shore of Lake Superior. Forests of tall pines, river crossings, vista views, and boardwalks through cedar swamps provide great riding experiences. See their FB page to join any of their many rides for charity and to join or volunteer. Info and maps at the Chamber and gas stations.

Bearhead State Park

235-2520 www.mndnr.gov/bearhead

A gem of a park with terrific hiking trails, remote lakes, rental cabins, camping, boat and stand-up paddleboard rental, swimming beach, birding, and a knowledgeable staff. MN State Park vehicle permit required, available for this and all state parks at the office.

Bois Forte Heritage Center 753-6017

BoisForteHeritageCenter.com

At the Bois Forte reservation on Lake Vermilion near Tower, the displays portray Ojibwe life past and present, indoors and out. One of the best things to do on a rainy day! See the new map of the Lake Vermilion area with native place names. Open Tues-Sat 9-5. $6, age 4-12 and seniors $6, family $20, veterans $3, free for band members.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness recreation.gov

Ely is the put-in place for the western and central parts of the BWCAW. Designated as a Dark Sky location, this is a place to view constellations, the Milky Way, and sometimes the northern lights. Permits are always required, but are unlimited for day trips. Overnight permits are needed May-September. Get more information at any Ely outfitter or the U.S. Forest Service station.

Chamber of Commerce

365-6123

800-777-7281 Ely.org

Information on resorts, outfitters, events, and businesses. Coupons for discounts at Ely stores. State and area maps. Located in a log bunkhouse originally built on Basswood Lake in 1938. 1600 E. Sheridan St. Open M-F 9-5 year round, Sat 10-4 May 29-Sept 30. Closed holidays.

Children’s Garden 365-5254 Pattison and 3rd Ave. W.

Children and adults welcome anytime to explore the green bean teepee, tomato house, pumpkin patches, strawberry lane, raised vegetable beds, the rain barrel, butterfly and perennial gardens. Art and garden activities for kids through Ely Community Resource. Call for times and to register.

Dark Skies

The wilderness area near Ely is an official Dark Sky Sanctuary. Although the city has a ways to go to eliminate light pollution, most out-of-town locations are excellent for star gazing, northern lights sighting and photography, and contemplating our place in the universe. Our long winter nights are an especially good time, so come back.

Dorothy Molter Museum

365-4451 RootBeerLady.com

The "Root Beer Lady" was the last legal non-indigenous resident of the BWCAW. Three of her cabins were relocated to Ely as a tribute to her unorthodox life. Exhibits cover BWCA history, root beer making, travel to Knife Lake, and guest registers. Icecold root beer, nature trails, bird watching, pet area. $7 adults, discounts for kids, seniors, AAA. Members and military free. Summer 10-5 daily.

Downtown History Walking Tour https://theclio.com/tour/2160

Visit 33 historic locations on this 12-block walking tour. Learn about the history of each former boarding house, dry goods store, saloon, and other establishments from the late 1800s to the 1960s. You can get the map and descriptions for the sefl-guided tour with the QR code on page 78. For a real treat join the guided tour at City Hall on Tuesdays 4pm or Saturdays 9am July 11-Aug 8. Members of Ely’s Historic Preservation group will walk with you and answer your questions about Ely’s storied past. A map and details for a history driving tour are also available at the Chamber.

Ely Arts & Heritage Center 365-3578

ElyArtsandHeritageCenter.org

The Pioneer Mine Museum and the Miners Dry building are where miners transitioned to and from their underground jobs. Learn about Ely’s iron mining heritage on their free tours. See equipment, clothing, and lots of photos of Ely miners. Memorial thru Labor Day, Tues 2-5, Fri 3-6, any time the green jeep is parked there, or by appointment. 401 Pioneer Rd.

Ely Folk School 235-0138

209 E. Sheridan St. ElyFolkSchool.org

Learn a new skill or teach one you know. Take classes in blacksmithing, ceramics, baking, fiber arts, painting, birding, foraging, and much more both online and in-person. Stop by or see the website for a current schedule of classes, community dances, and other events. Bring a craft and conversation starter to Makers Morning on Thursdays or bring youth to Kids Makers Morning on Fridays, June through August. See Calendar on pg 70 for some details.

Ely Golf Course 365-5932

ElymnGolfClub.com

9-hole, par 36, 3,268 yards. Carts and rental clubs, snack bar. Open May-Sept, snow allowing. On S. Central Ave, right at sign. 7am to 7pm July and August. 9 holes $24, 18 holes $32.

Ely Public Library 100th Anniversary! 365-5140

ElyLibrary.org

Children’s area, computers and internet, audio books, music, DVDs. Large regional book section. Summer residents and visitors welcome. Kids can pick up monthly activity kits and enjoy story time Fridays at 10am. 9-6:30 Mon-Fri. See Calendar pg. 70 for activities and check the website.

Ely Recreation Center 365-5254

ElyCommunityResource.org

Ely Wheel Park, basketball court, pick-up soccer in the hockey rink, indoor games, music, snack bar, and more. The base for many kids’ activities. Available to rent for private parties by calling the City of Ely at 365-3224 x1. Supervision Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri, Sat. Call or see website for current hours and activities open to all. 1034 E. Main St. (see map pg 78; “Main” is not a good description of this location.)

Ely State theater 235-6300 ElyStateTheater.org

238 E. Sheridan

Two theaters with classical movies, new releases, and live events. Waffles, popcorn, beer, wine, and some cocktails at the concession stand, which is not restricted to movie-goers. Enjoy refreshments whenever they’re open. $5 a ticket (except live events). This is the home of the blazingly successful first Ely Film Festival last February, watch for the 2024 event. Also a revised Root Beer Lady musical Sept 7-10.

Ely Steam Sauna

365-2984

127 S.1st Ave. E.

One of the last public baths in Minnesota, this has public men’s and women’s rooms and private rooms. Friendly and clean, an Ely social scene. Towels included. Wed, Fri, Sat 4-5:30 or 6-7:30, $11-16, kids $5.

Ely Winton History Museum

365-3226 College Fine Arts Building

Ely’s cultural heritage, Indian life, archaeology, voyageurs, logging, and mining. Amazing 3D model of mines and homes, today’s Trezona Trail area. Book shop features local history titles. Hours Tu-Sat, noon to 4pm. Free admission, but please consider donating or becoming a member. See FB page for more info.

Hiking Trails

There are dozens of places to hike near Ely whether you want to stretch your legs, get aerobic, exercise the dog, or make an expedition of several days. The Bass Lake Trail is one of the most popular with a waterfall, great views, swimming, fishing, and berry picking. Ask for trail maps at the USFS Visitor Center. The Koschak Farm is close to Ely, offers great birding, and isn’t so much a trail as a spot to poke around with kids or dogs and see what you can discover. See map pg 79 for some locations.

Hidden Valley Recreation Area ElyNordic.org

Hidden Valley Nordic ski trails are great for summer and fall hiking, biking, trail running, wildlife sighting, birding, and walking your dog. 9 miles of new single-track MTB trails are now complete and will host races this summer. The chalet is a secluded yet convenient spot to rent for special events–info at the website. Turn right east of Ely city limits.

International Wolf Center 365-4695 Wolf.org

Enjoy a close encounter with a wolf pack as they play, eat, nap, and tussle. Visit the display to learn about canids of all kinds, wolf behavior, research, and more. Find daily programs for all ages as well as the always-on webcam at wolf.org. Open 9-5 until Oct 23. $15, Seniors 60+ and veterans $12, Child age 4-12 $9, under 3 free. Check out free online programs.

Kawishiwi Falls 444 Fernberg Rd

A 1.5 mile round-trip trail goes to the falls and down to a small beach on Fall Lake. Warm micro-climate supports an unusual yellow birch forest. Eagles’ nest across the bay. Great fishing below the falls. Access by road or lake. Watch for poison ivy and keep the kids close.

Lake Vermilion State Park 218-300-7000 MNDNR.gov/LakeVermilion

Here you’ll find 31 electric campsites, 3 group campsites, 8 year-round camper cabins and a rustic island cabin rental. The day-use picnic shelters and fishing pier are open daily.

Listening Point ListeningPointFoundation.org

Take a guided tour of Sigurd Olson's historic cabin on Burntside lake, family homestead, and iconic writing shack. Guided tours on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 10 AM and 2 PM. To register, please visit the website. No set cost, donations appreciated.

Miners Lake

The site of Ely’s first iron mines, this was a shallow open pit mine for a few years in the 1880s before operations went underground. The lake was created by flooding of collapsed drifts and shafts. Two fishing docks; one is wheelchair accessible. Stocked trout.

MN North College, Vermilion Campus 235-2100

The “Boundary Waters College” offers a traditional liberal arts curriculum and specialized degrees and certifications in Natural Resources, Outdoor Education, Vet Tech, Forestry, Wildland Law Enforcement, Watershed Science, Emergency Medicine, and more. The Fine Arts Theater is the site of many performances and concerts. Stop in for a free tour.

Mural and Public Art Tour

See works of art created for the public and displayed on commercial building walls, inside the Post Office, and along the hallway between the clinic and hospital. Ely Mural Walk brochures can be picked up at Art & Soul Gallery and the Chamber of Commerce.

Nelimark Finnish Homestead Museum 984-3012 SisuHeritage.org

In Embarrass, Minnesota’s Cold Spot, 28 miles from Ely. Finnish heritage and Embarrass history. Sauna exhibit, historic buildings. Free. Open June thru September, Thur, Fri, Sat 10-4 North American Bear Center 365-7879 bear.org

Observe resident black bears as they play, eat, rest, and wander through their natural habitat. Northwoods Ecology Hall features more than 60 exhibits with wildlife displays and easy-to-use touchscreens. Cub room for kids, nature trail. 9-6pm daily May28-Oct 3; 10am4pm daily May 5-26 and Sept 4-Oct29. Open year-round for groups; call for arrangements. $15, seniors & military $14, age 3-12 $9 under 3 free.

Pillow Rock 1200 block of Main Street, north side

You’ve heard of bed rock. Well, here’s the pillow, made of Ely Greenstone. Follow the historic site signs at 13th Avenue to see this 2.7 billion-year-old geologic formation.

Senior Citizen’s Center 365-4139

Everyone welcome to Bingo, Wed at 1pm. A place to socialize, do puzzles, play games. Some community ed classes are held here, plus community dances, craft fairs, health programs.

Semers Park 365-3224 x1 for rental

On Shagawa Lake, this park has a sandy beach and pier, playground, picnic facilities, restrooms, a campfire circle, hiking trails and islands, timberframe pavilion for rain shelter. Indoor event space for rental for reunions and parties. Follow signs from N. Central Ave.

Shopping See maps on page 78 for advertiser locations. Visitors, don’t miss Chapman Street, one block south of Sheridan Street. Used books, hardware, kitchenware, gifts, massage, yarn, car parts, packs, bulk food, deli, café, banks, small engine repair, and more.

Soudan Mine State Park 218-300-7000 MNDNR.gov/SoudanMine

Join a 1-hour tour of surface facilities to learn about the work that made underground mining possible, management of ore on the surface, and the equipment used in this “Cadillac of Mines.” Shaft maintenance continues through the summer, so no underground tours yet. May 27- Sept 4, 10-4, $5 ages 5 and up. 22 miles west of Ely on 169. No vehicle permits required in the parking lot.

Swimming Spots

Semers Park in Ely; Forest Service campgrounds at Fenske Lake, Fall Lake, and Kawishiwi; Dry Falls on the Bass Lake Trail; Fall Lake at the bottom of Kawishiwi Falls (watch for poison ivy), the Longbranch in Winton. There are no lifeguards. Good biking to most of these spots.

Tofte Lake Center

TofteLake.com

Artists on creative retreats and residencies fill the cabins and studio space here each summer. Public programs in the calendar, pg 70. If you need creative space in a northwoods setting, check out the website and plan an artist residency here. 2209 Fernberg Rd

Trezona Trail

Four miles around Miners Lake for biking or hiking within the city limits. Some interpretive signs at historic mine sites. Spurs to Int’l Wolf Center, USFS, and the college. PIcnic shelter near parking lot. Good berry-picking. Leashed dogs welcome, but clean up after them!

U.S. Forest Service Visitor Center 365-7600 Recreation.gov

Find informative brochures, maps, and kids activities here; pick up BWCAW permits; and browse the displays on wildlife, fire, wilderness history, and more. 8-4:30 daily 1393 Hwy 169.

Vermilion Lake Mail Boat 753-4190 AronsonBoatWorks.com

Ride along on the mail delivery route that covers 80 miles of scenic Lake Vermilion and includes 105 water-access only mail boxes. The driver is a knowledgeable local who can give a history lesson and share other information about the lake and its residents. Reservations required. Dress for the weather! Adults $25 Kids 12 and under $12. 9 am Mon-Sat. June1Labor Day.

Vermilion Range Trap Club 365-3368

Join local sports shooters at this shooting range. Trap and skeet are available at the clubhouse 5 to dark Wednesdays and 1-4 pm Sundays. Special events are held through the summer.Visitors and newcomers always welcome. Check their Facebook page for more info and updates.

Whiteside Park

Located in the middle of town, this is the site of many summer events including Blueberry Festival, Harvest Moon, and Farmers and Artists Market. Playground, gardens, band shell, restrooms, scribed-log pavilion, and plenty of space for Frisbee games.

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Churches

Berean Baptist Church 2281 Hwy 169 365-5413, baptistchurchely.com Sun 10:30

Ely Gospel Church 3 E Allaire St 2351142 Sun, Prayer 9, Worship 10

In-person and livestreaming on YouTube at their channel, Ely Gospel Church

First Lutheran Church LC MS 915 E Camp St 365-3348 Sun 10:30, Bible study 12

First Presbyterian Church 226 E Harvey St 365-5130 Sun 11, YouTube

Grace Lutheran Church ELCA 301 E Conan St 365-5605 Sun 9:30

In-person and livestreaming on FB, archived on YouTube

Ledgerock Comm. Church 1515 E Camp St 365-4890, LedgerockChurch.com Sun 9:30

In-person and livestream on FB, audio on web, archives

Oasis Int’l Church 10 W Pattison 235-1151 Wed 9:30, Sun 10

In-person and livestreaming on FB at Oasis International

Praise Fellowship Christian Ely Senior Center 235-9541 Sun Bible study 9, worship 10

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 231 E Camp St 365-4017 Sat 5 pm, Sun 10

Babbitt, Sun and Wed 8am T 5pm, Th, F 8am

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church 715 S Central Av 409-6870 Sun 9:30

Zoom, ElyStMarys@gmail for link

United Methodist Church of Ely 305 E Camp St 365-3355, elyumc.org Sun 10, FB

In-person and YouTube, ElyUMC1

Ely Area 12-Step & Recovery Meetings

HOPE - for those dealing with any addiction in friends or family

1st Lutheran Church Mon 7pm

AlAnon

Ely Willingness AFG – 1st Lutheran Church Wed 7pm

For others contact Cathe at 235-8964 or check out District8Online.org

Alcoholics Anonymous

Women’s Open – Ledgerock Church Mon noon

Miracle on Camp St, open – 1st Lutheran Church Mon 7pm

Babbitt Tues Night Group, open – Tue 7pm

Ely Wed Night Group, open – 1st Lutheran Church Wed 7:30pm

Lake Vermilion 12X12, open Thu 6:30pm

Immanuel Lutheran Church, Tower

Babbitt Back2Basics, open – Woodland Presb Church, Babbitt Thu 7pm

Happy, Joyous, and Free – First Presbyterian Church Fri 7pm

Ely Saturday Group, open – 1st Lutheran Church Sat 7:30pm

Check www.District8Online.org for up to date information and Zoom

Children’s Garden

Ely Area Calendar Summer 2023

For up-to-date event information go to www.ely.org, check posters, the local papers, and the Ely Shopper. “What’s Up Ely MN” Facebook page is a great source for current info whether it’s a lost dog or a big concert. NorthernLakesArts.org (NLAA), ElyFolkSchool.org for class schedule, and ElyClasses.com are other websites to check. Find locations on the maps, page 78; church addresses on page 69. Use contact info or search websites for registration or more details. Area code is 218. VMN = Vermilion Campus, MN North College. PWYC_ Pay What You Can ticket prices.

Events in GREEN are especially for children

1-30 Black and White and Telling Stories, The Powells Art & Soul Gallery

2, 6pm Crooked Water Spirits Tasting, meet@thenortherngrounds.com Northern Grounds

2, 7pm Ely Memorial High School Graduation Washington Aud

3, 8:30am National Trails Day Hike, register friends-bwca.org, 235-3233 Kekekabic Trailhead

3, 12pm AltaZmeja Golf Tournament, 365-6539 Ely Golf Club

3, 1-3pm Open House and book signing, Star Party Art & Soul Gallery

3, 1 & 5:30 Studio North Recital, 365-2493 for tickets Washington Aud

5-10, 9-12 Vacation Bible School, age 4 through 6th grade, 365-4890 Ledgerock Church

5, 8am Red Cross Babysitting Class, ages 11-15, elyclasses.com Vermilion CC109

5 or after Register for Summer Reading Program, all ages, prizes, 365-5140 Ely Public Library

5, 3:30 Shova and the Northern Lights Dragon program Ely Public Library

6-8, 9am-noon Greenstone Art Camp, grades 1-6, NLAA, 235-9937 Miners Dry

7, 5pm Ely-Winton History Museum History Night, Pioneer Mine Grand Ely Lodge

15-28

Artist Sylvia Houle show Ely State Theater

17, 5pm Houseplant swap and seed exchange Ely Folk School

17, 6:30

Reflections Dance Showcase, PWYC Vermilion Theater

20, all day City Wide Rummage Sale and Used Gear Sale Ely area and businesses

20, 10am Spring Fling Golf Tournament Ely Golf Club

20, noon Sketch Crawl with Consie Powell, free but register at NLAA Whiteside Park

21, 3pm Guttormson Concert, Sisu Heritage Apostolic Luthern Church, Embarrass

22, 9-3:30

23-26

24, 5:30

24, 5:30

25-26, 7-4

Healthy Aging Expo for Seniors, Free 365-8019 Grand Ely Lodge

Inheritance Games Kahoot, adults, 365-5140 Ely Public library

Estate Planning with Kelly Klun, elyclasses.com, free Media Center, Ely Schools

Auditions for Reflections Dance summer show, register NLAA Vermilion theater

Wilderness First Aid, register at ElyClasses.com or 235-2189 VMN

25, 1pm Wild Edibles, dress for the weather Ely Folk School

27, 1pm Star Party book signing and author visit Piragis Northwoods Bookstore

31, 5pm Storytelling with John Ratzloff Ely Folk School

DID YOU KNOW? All library events are free!

Many others listed here are free even if they don’t say so.

8-12 Divergent Series Kahoot, online Ely Public Library

8, 11am Careers program for pre-schoolers Ely Public Library

8, noon Art Show for Children’s Art Camp, all welcome, free Miners Dry

10-11 Jr Wolf Biologist Mini-Camp, ages 7-12, wolf.org Int’l Wolf Center

10, all day Northwoods Kids Fishing Derby, ages 6-11, 365-6123, register Veterans on the Lake

10, 9-4 National Sauna Day tour, games, music, food Nelimark Museum

10, 10am Greg Mosher Memorial ATV ride to Babbitt Ely West End Trailhead

10, 10-4 Walleye Whamma Fishing Contest, 827-3464 Birch Lake Beach, Babbitt

11, noon Firewise Demonstration, minnesotafac.org Eagle’s Nest Township

11, 12:30

12-25

Loon Lessons Presentation and signing by expert Dr. James Paruk Piragis Bookstore

Locals Only Art Show (Local Plants, that is) Ely State Theater

12, 11am Library Scientists: Microbes, kids grades 5-7, 365-5140 Ely Public Library

12, 3pm Friends of the Library Book Club, Adults and teens The Plot Ely Public Library

12, 6pm First City Band Rehearsal, all welcome, 533-0450 Ely School Band room

13-16, TBA Ely Golf Club Youth Lessons, ages 8-14, elymngolfclub.com, 365-5932 Ely Golf Course

14, 7am Loon field trip with Dr. James Paruk, free Miners Lake public landing

14, noon Loon field trip with Dr. James Paruk, free Rookie Pond Overlook

14, 6pm Nature Night, Loons by Dr. James Paruk, free VMN CL104

15, 10-2

Household Hazardous Waste Collection, stlouiscountymn.gov

2210 E. Sheridan

15, TBA Loon observation on Pontoon Boat, Dr. James Paruk, 235-8078 Burntside Lake

15, 1pm Raising Chickens, by UofM Extension office, for adults Ely Public Library

16-18 Peter Mitchell Fun Days, Carnival and Activities Babbitt

17-30 Artist Ellen Sandbeck show Ely State Theater

18-19 Wolf Family Rendezvous, ages 6+, wolf.org, 365-HOWL Int’l Wolf Ctr

18-21 Dance Workshops, grades 6-12 and adults, register NLAA Ely School and Tofte LC

18, 10am Polish Delight Tournament, golf@elymngolfclub.com Ely Golf Course

20, 11am Get Crafty with Tricia: Kindness Rocks for all ages, 365-5140 Ely Public Library

20, 6pm Community Mural with Ian Francis Lah, free, register NLAA Whiteside Park

21, 7pm Ely-Winton History Museum History Night, The Workman Murals VMN CL 104

22-23, 9-3 Friends of the Library book sale (no donations this year) Senior Center

22, 5pm Rock Around the Clock fundraiser for Northwoods Partners Miners Dry

22-July 2, 7and2 Godspell, Sundays 2, PWYC 6/29, NLAA Vermilion Theater

25, 11am-2pm Dorothy Day: Preserving a Legacy, free entry Dorothy Molter Museum

26-27, 8:30 Junior Wolf Biologist Mini-Camp, wolf.org, 365-HOWL Int’l Wolf Center

27, 6pm Ely City Band’s 1st concert of 134th Season Whiteside Park

28-July 8, 8-11 NLAA Youth Theater Camp, ages 8-18 (off 7/4) Vermilion Theater

28, 1pm The Ant and the Grasshopper, Climb Theater, all ages Ely Public Library

28, 6:30pm Nature Night, topic TBA, free VMN, CL 104

29, 11am Hey, It’s a Holiday: Int’l Fisherman’s Day Ely Public Library

1-31 Journey North–Captivating Images by Heidi Pinkerton Art & Soul Gallery

1, 12:30-2 Meet the Author - Mary Casanova Piragis Northwoods Bookstore

1, 1-3pm Open House with Heidi Pinkerton Art & Soul Gallery

1, 5-11pm Rock the Park - Bands, Food Trucks, Beverages, family event Whiteside Park

Weekly Events

Visit wolf.org and bear.org for daily programs for all ages at the Int’l Wolf Center and the Bear Center. Most locations are on the maps, page 78; church addresses are on page 69. 218 area code Activities are open to the public; registration may be required. Child-focused activities are in GREEN5

Mon 4pm sharp Ely Women’s Golf League, 6/6-8/28, 365-5932 Ely Golf Club

Mon 6pm Smear Tournament, all are welcome Ely Senior Center

Tue, 10am Tai Ji Quan:Moving for Better Balance, pre-register, 365-8019 Ely Rec Center

Tue 12-1pm Tuesday Group Speakers elytuesdaygroup@gmail.com Zoom or Grand Ely Lodge

Tue 2-3:30 Tasty Tuesday, by ECHC, 302-1778, nutritious food on a budget Ely Folk School

Tue 2-5pm Pioneer Mine Shaft House tours, Memorial-Labor Day Arts and Heritage Center

Tues 4pm Guided History Walking Tour, 7/11-8/8 Meet at City Hall

Tue 5-7pm Farmers Market and Arts in the Park, 6/6-9/26 Whiteside Park

Tues 5:30-9 Tiki Tuesday, live music, 6/14 till mid-August Tiki Deck across from Mealey’s

Tues 6pm Ely City Band Concert, 6/27-7/25, (after parade 7/4) Whiteside Park Band Shell

Tue, 7pm Karaoke, just for fun-no talent required (Fri and Sat too sometimes) Zaverl’s Bar

Wed 10:30am Wellness Wednesdays, free BP checks and more, 365-8019 Ely Senior Center

Wed 10:30 Memories & Movement Men’s group, 365-8019 Ely Senior Center

Wed noon Community Lunch, $7 or PWYC Northern Lights Clubhouse

Wed 1-3pm Bingo and Dessert, all welcome Ely Senior Center

Wed 4-6pm Root Beer with Dorothy Molter Museum staff, starts 6/7 Ely Folk School

Wed 8 pm Howling Safari (August only) 365-HOWL, wolf.org Int’l Wolf Center

Thur 7-9am Ely Field Naturalists Field Trips, car pool, binoculars provided* Chamber Parking Lot

Thur 9:30am Adult Makers Mornings, free Ely Folk School

Thur 10am Tai Ji Quan:Moving for Better Balance, 365-8019 Ely Rec Center

Thur 10:30am Community Exercise for seniors, free 365-8019 First Lutheran Church

Thur 12-3pm Ely Field Naturalists trips to special places, car pool* Chamber Parking Lot

Thur 5:30-7pm Ely Community Health Center free clinic 111 S. 4th Ave E.,

Thur 1-3pm Conversational Finnish, join other Finn speakers, open to all Embarrass Town Hall

Fri 9:30am Kids Makers Mornings, 6/16-8/28, free Ely Folk School

Fri 10:30am Pre-School Story Time, 365-5140 Ely Public Library

Fri 3-6pm Pioneer Mine Shaft House tours, Memorial Day-Labor Day Arts and Heritage Ctr

Fri 6pm Hammer Mountain Bike Race Series, ElyNordic.com, 5/26-6/23 Hidden Valley

Fri 8pm Howling Safari (August only) 365-HOWL, wolf.org Int’l Wolf Center

Sat 9am Guided History Walking Tour, 7/8- 8/5 Meet at City Hall

Sat 9-noon Ely Field Naturalist Resource Center open* above NAPA store

Sat 8pm Howling Safari (Sept-Oct only) 365-HOWL, wolf.org Int’l Wolf Center

*More details at https://elyfieldnaturalists.wordpress.com or call 235-8078

2, 10am Group Bike Ride, cookout follows, Mesabi Trail, 235-3233 meet at Semers Park

4-6pm

Cookout, free food and music, friends-bwca.org Semers Park

Flag Raising and Patriotic Program Veteran’s Memorial on

4th,

City of Ely 4th of July Celebration, kids activities & 1pm parade Whiteside Park 4, dusk Fireworks (Please send donations to PO Box 231, Ely 55731) Over Miner’s Lake

7pm

11am

8, 10am Firewise Demonstration,minnesotafac.org Vermilion Township

8, 1-5 A Day at the Lake, workshops, games, BBQ, music Tofte Lake Ctr

8, 2 and 8 Seussical Kids Musical, NLAA theater camp show Vermilion Theater

10, 3pm Friends of the Library Book Club, The Hundred Year Old Man... Ely Public Library

12, 1pm Get Crafty! Tile Art, age 8 and up 365-5140

Public Library

12, 6:30pm Nature Night, topic TBA, free VMN, CL 104

13 -17 Gail Carriger Kahoot, online, 365-5140

Public Library

15-16, 9-2 Wolf Family Rendezvous, ages 6+, wolf.org, 365-HOWL Int’l Wolf Ctr

17-30 Local Plant Life art show Ely State Theater

17, 4pm Painting Faces in Tempera with Cecilia Rolando, free, register NLAA Whiteside Park

19-23, 10-5 Water Color Club Show and Sale Miners Dry

19, 10;30 USFS Beaver Float Planes, for adults Ely Public Library

19, 7pm E-W History Museum History Night VMN CL 104

20-30, 7and2 Songs for a New World, Sundays 2pm, PWYC 7/27, NLAA Vermilion Theater

22, 10am Blueberry Ball Golf Tournament, golf@elymngolfclub.com Ely Golf Course

24-25, 8:30 Junior Wolf Biologist Mini-Camp, wolf.org, 365-HOWL Int’l Wolf Center 24, 3:30pm Bubble Wonders, all ages Ely Public Library

26-Aug 4 Stars of the North theater workshop, ages 8-18, register NLAA Vermilion theater

26, 6:30pm Nature Night, topic TBA, free VMN, CL 104

27-30, 10-4 Greenstone Art-A-Palooza, Exhibition and Sale of local artists’ work Miners Dry

27, 11am Library Scientists: Catapults, grades 5-7 Ely Public Library

28-30 42nd Annual Blueberry Arts Festival, 10am-6pm Whiteside Park

28-30 Taste of Blacksmithing, many sessions, just stop in Ely Folk School

28-29, 10-5 Blueberry Bazaar, indoor vendors & senior cafe, 365-4139 Ely Senior Center

29, 5pm Authors’ Round Table with Cary Griffiths & Amy Hepp Friends of BW office

30, 11-2 Donuts with Dorothy, free entry to displays Dorothy Molter Museum

1-30 Northern Reflections Art Exhibition by Abbie Bahnemann Art & Soul Gallery

August

1-3, 8-11am Teen Art Camp, grades 7-12, NLAA Miners Dry

1, 11am Get Crafty! Tie Dye, all ages but young kids bring adult to help Ely Public Library

2, 7pm Ely-Winton History Museum History Night, WPA art project in Ely VMN CL104

4-5, 7pm Broadway in the BW, PWYC 8/4, NLAA Vermilion Theater

Ely Pickleball

Register at ElyClasses.org.

$35 for summer. Walk-ins are welcome, $5 per person per time

High School Pickleball Courts in summer (see map inside back cover)

VMN gym in the fall.

Mon-Fri 8-12

For calendar, levels, and beginner classes

See ElyPickleBallClub.org

Fitness and Yoga Classes

There are too many for us to list them all. Drop-ins are mostly welcome. YOGA

End of the Road Yoga 9am - 5:30pm 235-7294 endoftheroad.yoga

Beginning, Hot, Power Flow, Noon Express, + more Heavy Metal Sports 5:30am Wed, 9am Sat hmsfunctionalfitness.com

Ravens Wing Yoga 8:30 M W F 218-365-4322 (also Zoom)

Tofte Lake Center 8:30 Th, 6/8-9/7 TofteLake.org

8:30 Tue, 6/13-7/25 (not 7/4)

FITNESS and EXERCISE

Heavy Metal Sports 6am - 6:15pm hmsfunctionalfitness.com

Spin, Hybrid, TRX, Evolution, Mobility, personal trng, ++ Studio North TBA facebook.com/studionorthelymn

Gym and fitness center with day or week passes

5, 7-9am Great River Energy Bike Ride, MesabiTrail.com start and finish at Miners Dry

5, 8:30 am Wildlife Career Day, ages 12+, wolf.org, 365-HOWL Int’l Wolf Center

5, 1-3 Open House with Abbie Bahnemann Art & Soul Gallery

9, 6:30pm Nature Night, topic TBA, free VMN, CL 104

10-14 Keeper of Lost Cities books 6-9 Kahoot, online, 365-5140 Ely Public Library

11-12, 7pm Matters of the Heart, dance program by Reflections Dance Co. Vermilion Theater

12, 5pm Kräftskive, crayfish feed and potluck in Swedish tradition Ely Folk School

12-13, 11am 16th Annual Ely Watercross Race, 235-8940 Fall Lake at Longbranch

13, 11-2 Supporters Appreciation Day, free entry Dorothy Molter Museum

13, 2pm Matters of the Heart, dance show by Reflections Dance Co. VermilionTheater

14-27 Artist Scott King show, New Mining Ely State Theater

14, 3pm Friends of the Library Book Club: Lessons in Chemistry Ely Public Library

16, 11 am Tutu Workshop, ages 3-6 Ely Public Library

16, 7pm Ely-Winton History Museum History Night MNV CL 104

18, 6pm Dorothy M Museum 30th Anniversary, reception and film screening Ely State Theater

19 10am Big Cup Tournament, oversized cups, golf@elymngolfclub.com Ely Golf Course

22, 11am Hey! It’s a Holiday: National Tooth Fairy Day, all ages Ely Public Library

24, noon Basic Skills for Cricut, older teens and adults Ely Public Library

25-27 Annual Embarrass Regional Fair Embarrass Timber Hall

26-27, 9-2 Wolf Family Rendezvous, ages 6+, wolf.org, 365-HOWL Int’l Wolf Ctr

27, 9:30am Sunday Worship Service in the Park with Grace Lutheran Whiteside Park

28, 5pm Jumpin’ Jehosafats World Tour of Northern MN Kickoff Whiteside Park

31, 10-2 Household Hazardous Waste Collection, stlouiscountymn.gov Northwoods Transfer

31, 7pm Music & Storytelling with Joey Kenig and Tim Stouffer Tofte Lake Center

Ely All Class Reunion • Save the Dates!

June 29 - July 7, 2024

Monthly Events (Open to all, visitors welcome!)

2nd Monday, 3pm Friends of the Library book discussion Ely Public Library

4th Tuesday, 6:30pm Holistic Wellness offering by Ely practitioners Hidden Valley Chalet

3rd Wednesday 11-5pm Food Shelf Open, 235-8527 15 W. Conan

1st Thursday, 6:00pm, Ely Area Writers’ Group, any genre, 235-1984 Boathouse Brewpub

4th Thursday, 10am Caregiver Support Group, 365-8019 Ely Senior Center

4th Thursday, 6:30pm Heart of the Woods Quilters, 365-4907 LedgeRock Comm. Church

Last Thursday, 7pm Water Color Art Nights, 235-8965 Grace Lutheran Church

1st Saturday, 8-11am Pancake Breakfast, Oct-May Timber Hall, Embarrass

Saturday after 3rd Monday 8-11 Food Shelf Open, 235-8527 15 W. Conan

SEPTEMBER • OCTOBER • NOVEMBER

1-30 Cold World Adventures Art Exhibition by Marissa Saurer Art & Soul Gallery

1-4 Fest DuNord, concert and music for families, ymcanorth.org Camp duNord

2, 1-3pm Open House with Marissa Saurer Art & Soul Gallery

2, sunset Night Golf, golf@elymngolfclub.com Ely Golf Club

5 First day of school, grades 1-12 Ely Public Schools

8-10 29th Annual Harvest Moon Festival Whiteside Park

8-10 TBA NLAA Art Show, check website for details Miners Dry

8-10 Women & Wolves Weekend, ages 21+, wolf.org, 365-HOWL Int’l Wolf Center

8 5pm Listening Point Fundraiser 365-8889, listeningpointfoundation.org Grand Ely Lodge

9, 9am Soup Cup Golf Tournament, golf@elymngolfclub.com Ely Golf Course

10, 4pm Community Night Out, music and food, 984-3012Seitaniemi Homestead Embarrass

11 Studio North – Fall dance classes begin, studionorthelymn.com Studio North

18-31 Artist Show, Laura Myntti Ely State Theater

22-23 Dorothy Molter Beer Garden fundraiser Whiteside Park

22, 7pm 5K Northern Lights Glow Run, all ages and abilities Whiteside Park 23, 7:30 and 8am Ely Marathon and BW Bank half marathon, elymarathon.com Ely Area

23, 8:45am Dorothy’s Root Beer Kids Marathon, kids run 25 miles before race day Ely Area

23-24 Working for Wolves, ages 14+ up Int’l Wolf Center

28-29 Wolves after Dark, overnight ages 12+, pre-register, wolf.org Int’l Wolf Center 30, 7pm “Echo...” new dance performance by April Sellers Dance Collective Tofte Lake Ctr

Oct 2 Dance classes start for Reflections Dance Company Various locations

Oct7-8 Wolf Photography Weekend, wolf.org, 365 HOWL Int’l Wolf Center

7, 10am-4pm Jake Forsman Memorial Car Show & Burnout CompetitionChapman St. at City Hall

16-29 Artist Lini Rose, Northern Lakes Stories Ely State Theater

12, 5-7pm New Residents Social, new and old Elyites, all welcome Society Hall

21-22 Wolf Family Rendezvous, ages 6+, wolf.org, 365-HOWL Int’l Wolf Ctr

Nov 13-26 Youth Art Show Ely State Theater

Nov 23, 3pm Thanksgiving Potluck, all welcome Ely Folk School

Little Free Libraries

Take or donate books at the many in our area. You will find them at businesses, residences, and parks around town, even some out-oftown. We have stopped putting them on the map because there are too many. See the list on page 55.

Maps of the Ely Area

See Maps on next page