Events
August 2010
August 01
- Black Pot Cooking2pm - 4pmInfinite tasty dishes are possible using the time-honored tradition of campfire cooking using cast iron Dutch ovens. Join us for a demonstration of the use and care of this versatile cookware. Sample dishes will be available for small tastes. There is no fee for this program, but all vehicles entering the park must have a current State Park permit.
Bear Head Lake State Park is located between Ely and Tower. Questions, call 218-365-7229.
August 03
- Pup Summer Day Camp 2010 at the International Wolf CenterMy, What a Big Nose You Have!
Learn the tools wolves use to help them survive, through exploration in their wild habitat.
June 22-24
August 3-5
Preschool (Ages 3-4) - 8:00 am to 11:00 am
K-2nd Grade (Ages 5-7) – 12:00 Noon – 3:00 pm
3rd – 5th Grade (Ages 8-12) – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Three days of fun!
To register for camp, please come to the International Wolf Center or call: 218-365-4695 Ext. 21
Registration two weeks in advance is preferred. You may register your child for one-three days of camp. Prices vary.
At the point of registration, be prepared to share any allergies or medical conditions for your child to prepare our staff. We want your child to have a positive experience at camp. This information is important and will be kept confidential.
- Ice Cream Sundae Party-Public Library Summer Event2:30 PMBuild your fantasy ice cream creation.For all ages but the kids will be served first! Ely Community Center.
- Tuesday E3 GroupNoonPeter Reich is our guest speaker this coming Tuesday, August 3. Peter recently won what is the equivalent of a Nobel Prize in ecology and conservation biology. Peter Reich is a Regents Professor and Distinguished McKnight University Professor in the University of Minnesota’s Department of Forest Resources. As the author of more than 300 peer-reviewed articles, Reich is one of the 10 most frequently cited ecological and environmental researchers in the world. Peter’s work has led him to The Wilderness Research Station outside Ely to conduct an experiment that simulates a warming atmosphere in a small plot of boreal forest.
Following the presentation on Tuesday Peter has offered to take anyone interested on a tour of the experiment site. If you plan to join the tour please wear clothing and footwear for the woods.
Here is the presentation abstract that Peter sent:
Earth, Wind, Fire &
Climate Change:
What’s the Future for Our
Northern Forests?
The theme is our Northern Forests and Wildlands and their future in consideration of various stresses brought on by climate and environmental change, with special emphasis on the Boreal Forests of Minnesota and adjacent Canada. I will illustrate various issues important today and in the future, using a combination of observational studies of disturbance (fire, wind, etc) across numerous field sites (in conjunction with R Rich, L Frelich, T Serres), state-of-the-art experimental field studies of warming effects on forest biology (with R Montgomery, R Rich, A Stefanski), and modeling studies of climate change impacts on forests (with J Bradford, K Wythers).
- Tuesday Nite Live4-9 pmMusic, entertainment and a farmer's market make Tuesday night an evening you won't want to miss. Grab a lawn chair and a friend and enjoy all that downtown Ely has to offer on Tuesday nights June 15-August 24, 2010.
Aug 3rd, 2010 Schedule
Joe Baltich & Co. 5-7PM
At Wintergreen Northern Wear, 205 E. Sheridan St. Polka & Ethnic Music by Grandpa Joe, and his grandsons Ben and Zack
BJORNRUD 5-7 PM
At The Laundry Room, 428 E. Sheridan St. The group plays acoustic rock and is from Embarrass, they
Will be in the garage behind the Laundry Room
Ely Farmers Market 5:30-7PM
At Whiteside Park The market is held rain or shine, and provides a variety of locally produced, fruits vegetables, eggs, pork, chicken, jams, baked goods, wild rice and much, much more.
NLAA ARTISTS MARKET 5:30-7PM
At Whiteside Park A variety of local artists and crafters, display their wares and invite the public to
Watch demonstrations and purchase their Ely Made products.
ELI BISSONETT OR JOEY KENIG 6-8PM
At The Chocolate Moose, 101 N. Central Ave. enjoy fiddle and violin music by local musician
Eli Bissonett or Joey Kenig playing guitar music
THE CRAZY NEIGHBORS 6-9PM
At Northern Grounds, 117 N. Central Ave. Acoustic Rock music written by Aaron Kaercher, and performed with 4 of his crazy neighbors, on guitar, upright bass, banjo and mandolin.
PAT SURFACE & BOUNDARY WATER BOYS 7-9PM
At The Front Porch Coffee & Tea Co. 343 E. Sheridan St. Pat Surface & The Boundary Water Boys, perform their signature blend of Celtic,Bluegrass, Folk,Swing and Blues, they call “Canoe Grass”. They are joined by Donna Surface, performance artist in sign language.
BENEATH THE BORDER OR COMPADRE 7-9PM
WELY on the porch, 133 E. Chapman St., Beneath the Border, Zack Baltich, Colton Clouse, Ben Baltich, Ryan Willis and Peter Schurke, are Ely High Students and graduates of Ely High, they play alternative and metal music.
The band Compadre are Alec Osthoff, Colton Clouse, Zack Baltich and Giles Trudeau.
August 04
- Northern Minnesota Bat Research and White-nose Syndrome7 pmNature Nights programs continue on Wednesday, August 4 with a program entitled, Northern Minnesota Bat Research and White-nose Syndrome. The wildlife of northeastern Minnesota includes seven species of bats. Projects and research are being conducted by Soudan Underground Mine State Parks and the Superior National Forest. James Pointer, Mine Interpretation Supervisor the Department of Natural Resources and Tim Catton, Wildlife Technician for the Superior National Forest will team up to present the bat work being conducted and information on upcoming bat programs.
Since a 2006 discovery in New York of a white fungus (white-nose syndrome) on bats, it is spreading westward through bat colonies. More is being learned about local bat populations, to better prepare for the possible spread of WNS. James and Tim will discuss the impact of WNS on bats elsewhere and the actions being explored by their agencies.
This one hour presentation takes place in classroom CL104, Vermilion Community College at 7:00 p.m. with time for questions and discussion afterwards. Nature Nights programs are presented by Vermilion Community College Community Education and The Ely Field Naturalists. The program is free to the public with donations encouraged.
- Early Bird Outings-Nature of the North Woods Programs6:00-8:00 AMWednesday Mornings at Vermilion Community College. Limited number of participants. Register in advance at 218-235-2165. $6 per person. Sponsored by Vermilion Community College and Ely Field Naturalists.
- Healing Yoga for Everyone7 pm to 9 pmSudha Carolyn Lundeen will offer the same two-hour workshop/class on 2 different evenings: Wednesday, 8/4 and Saturday, 8/14, 7-9pm. The cost is $20.00 at the door or in advance; the class is titled "Healing Yoga for Everyone" and will include a truly unique extended deep healing relaxation experience (Yoga Nidra).
This class is ideal for absolutely anyone & everyone; those totally new to yoga, seasoned yogis, somewhat regular yogis, those who attended last year, those who didn't, even nonyogis!!
Sudha visits us from the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health. She holds classes, private sessions, workshops, & teacher trainings world-wide; her "Gentle Yoga" DVD is highly acclaimed. Read more about Sudha Carolyn Lundeen at www.kripalu.org!
At Northwind Lodge off the Fernberg Road in Ely Minnesota
- Caregiving for the Caregiver4-5:30 pmNationally renowned and Twin Cities-based Stuart Pimsler Dance &
Theater will be in residence in Ely at the Tofte Lake Center for
their third summer in the area. During their residency, SPDT will be
offering their nationally recognized Caregiving for the Caregiver
workshop to the Ely Community. This workshop is designed to help
caregivers find expression for the complex emotional issues and
unacknowledged stress associated with their work. Through the
integration of mind and body, movement and voice, and memories and
stories, participants explore ways to express the range of feelings
associated with their roles in the caregiving profession or process.
Group movement warm-ups, improvisational exercises, and group
discussions, encourage participants to contribute their personal
stories, recollections and reflections on how they provide support in
their daily work. Participants are also invited to explore the purely
physical realm of support, experiencing holding and being held,
supporting and being supported, trusting and being trusted. All
improvisations are followed by group discussions as well as sharing
of individual reactions.
This 90 minute workshop will take place upstairs in the Community
Center, Wednesday, August 4 from 4-5:30pm.
This workshop is eligible for Continuing Education Units.
Workshop fee is $10. Need-based Scholarships are available.
To make a reservation or for more information, please email Liz
Engelman at toftelakecenter@gmail.com or call at 218-365-7769. Spaces
are limited and will be given to those who first respond.
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Artistic Co-Directors, Suzanne Costello and Stuart Pimsler have been
honored with
fellowships and awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, the
McKnight
Foundation, the Bush Foundation and have been commissioned by dance
companies and universities across the U.S. The company’s
distinctive aesthetic has garnered attention for its emotionally
driven movement and poignant commentary set in stunning theatrical
landscapes. SPDT’s outstanding company of “flawless performers”
(Mpls. Start Tribune) and designers collaborate to create a singular
vision of theater for the heart and mind.
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This activity is made possible in part by a grant provided by the
Minnesota State Arts Board, through an appropriation by the Minnesota
State Legislature from the Minnesota arts and cultural heritage fund
with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4,
2008.
August 05
- Sigurd Olson's Listening Point Tours1:00PM- 4:00PMJoin us in exploring Sigurd Olson's cabin and writing shack right here in Ely! Every Thursday from 1-4PM. We will meet at the Vermilion Community College front entrance for a short presentation and travel to Listening Point by van. Space is limited - to make reservations call 218-235-2165. $12 per person, maximum amount per family $30. Sponsored by Continuing Ed at Vermilion Community and Listening Point Foundation.
- Scarecrow Design ECR's Growing Youth Summer Garden Activities9 am - 12 -pm3rd-6th grade Cost is free. Build a scarecrow to "watch over" the children's garden crops and plants! Please bring imagination, creativity, old pants, long sleeve shirts, hats, boots, cloth bags or pillow cases to construct scarecrows. We will work to create some whimsical scarecrow characters to keep out the local wildlife! Activities are for all youth in the community , both residents and community visitors. Each activity will include daily scavenger hunts, free-time in the garden, and a healthy snack. Preregistration is required. Call ECR at 218-365-5254(leave message) or email Adriane@elycommunityresource.org. Parents are welcome to join us. All activities are located at the Children’s Garden, located at West 2nd and Pattison ST. In Ely, MN. The garden will be staffed every Tuesday from 9-12 pm for open garden time. Please stop by to visit, explore or to help with gardening chores.
August 06
- Music with Horse Raddish Creek7 pm - 9 pmEnjoy the toe-tapping tunes of Horse Raddish Creek, as they play acoustic Americana favorites. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and dress for the weather. Meet at the beach picnic shelter. There is no fee for this program, but all vehicles entering the park must have a current State Park permit.
Bear Head Lake State Park is located between Ely and Tower. Questions, call 218-365-7229.
- NLAA- Stuart Pimzler Dance Troupe7 PMWashington Auditorium. Tickets $10 adults, $9 Seniors and NLAA members, $6 Students.Founded in 1978, the nationally acclaimed Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater will present highlights from its upcoming 2010-2011 tour. The evening will include selections from SPDT's renowned repertory including"Total Surrender" and "Ways to be Hoki", which were honored with a MN SAGE award for Outstanding Performance in 2008. The program will also include artistic co-director Suzanne Costello's work "The Marys", a nostalgic journey through the backyard lives of four suburban women.Stuart Pimsler Dance and Theater work stands apart in the field of contemporary performance for its vast emotional range, intellectual provocations, and stunning visual environments. Dramatically powerful and insight-fully witty, this company's unique vision has been hailed as theater for the heart and mind.
- Heart of the Woods Quilt Show10 am to 5 pmAugust 6 and 7, 2010
10 am to 5 pm
St. Anthony's Catholic Church Hall
Ely Minnesota
Free Admission
Quilts, Boutique, Demonstrations, Raffle Quilt
- Iron Range Junior League PlayoffsBaseball Tournament. Veterans Memorial Field.
August 07
- Arts and Crafts at the International Wolf CenterNoonPlease call 218-365-4695 Ext 33 for more details.
- Wolf Tracking Challenge10:00 am to 4:00 pmAugust 7 & 8, 2010
At the International Wolf Center. Call: 218-365-4695 Ext 33 for more details.
- Iron Range Junior League PlayoffsBaseball Tournament. Veterans Memorial Field.
- Birding At Bear Head Lake State Park7-9 AMEvery Saturday May 15-Sept. 4. Meet at the park office for a guided walk to listen and look for a variety of bird species. Bring your own binoculars if you have them. A limited number will be available to check out. Dress for the weather; bug spray recommended. A current Minnesota State Park vehicle permit is required. Bear Head Lake State Park is located between Ely and Tower at 9301 Bear Head State Park Road. Questions, call the park office, 218-365-7229.
August 08
- Iron Range Junior League PlayoffsBaseball Tournament. Veterans Memorial Field.
August 10
- Pup Summer Day Camp 2010 at the International Wolf CenterCSI: Critter Sign Investigators
Calling all detectives! Learn how to identify animal signs and who made them while investigating critter evidence.
July 6-8
August 10-12
Preschool (Ages 3-4) - 8:00 am to 11:00 am
K-2nd Grade (Ages 5-7) – 12:00 Noon – 3:00 pm
3rd – 5th Grade (Ages 8-12) – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Three days of fun!
To register for camp, please come to the International Wolf Center or call: 218-365-4695 Ext. 21
Registration two weeks in advance is preferred. You may register your child for one-three days of camp. Prices vary.
At the point of registration, be prepared to share any allergies or medical conditions for your child to prepare our staff. We want your child to have a positive experience at camp. This information is important and will be kept confidential.
- "Ducky Day"- Summer Event at the Ely Public LIbrary10:30 AMCrafts, games, and stories...all about ducks!! Ages 5 and under Sponsored by the Early Childhood Coalition.
- Loony Days2:30 PM2:30 PM. at the corner of Sheridan St. and Central Avenue. Sponsored by the Ely Chamber of Commerce, Ely Echo, Piragis Northwoods and the Chocolate Moose.
- Tuesday Nite Live4-9 pmMusic, entertainment and a farmer's market make Tuesday night an evening you won't want to miss. Grab a lawn chair and a friend and enjoy all that downtown Ely has to offer on Tuesday nights June 15-August 24, 2010.
August 11
- 21st Annual Ely Rotary Auction4 pm to 7 pmAt Grand Ely Lodge and on the radio WELY 94.5 FM
Mark your calendar now! Preview items on elyrotary.org
Bid in Person at the Grand Ely Lodge - Free Admission $5.00 Barbeque dinner and cash bar available.
Or
Bid by phone on WELY.com Live-streaming over the internet or WELY End of the Road Radio
Something for everyone - pizza, plants, furniture, dental care, mukluks, fly-in fishing trips, canoe, kayak, golf and more!
- Deer of Minnesota7 pm - 8 pmExplore the biology, population status and current research on one of Minnesota’s most popular big game animals with a DNR Wildlife biologist. Dress for the weather and bring a lawn chair. Meet at the beach picnic shelter. There is no fee for this program, but all vehicles entering the park must have a current State Park permit.
Bear Head Lake State Park is located between Ely and Tower. Questions, call 218-365-7229.
- History Night7 pmResorts of the Past with Mike Jankovec
Vermilion Community College
1900 E. Camp Street
Ely
This program is free and open to the public.
- Early Bird Outings-Nature of the North Woods Programs6:00-8:00 AMWednesday Mornings at Vermilion Community College. Limited number of participants. Register in advance at 218-235-2165. $6 per person. Sponsored by Vermilion Community College and Ely Field Naturalists.
August 12
- Sigurd Olson's Listening Point Tours1:00PM- 4:00PMJoin us in exploring Sigurd Olson's cabin and writing shack right here in Ely! Every Thursday from 1-4PM. We will meet at the Vermilion Community College front entrance for a short presentation and travel to Listening Point by van. Space is limited - to make reservations call 218-235-2165. $12 per person, maximum amount per family $30. Sponsored by Continuing Ed at Vermilion Community and Listening Point Foundation.
- Making Stepping Stones- ECR's Growinig Youth Summer Garden Activities9 AM- 12 PM3rd-6th grade. Cost is $5.00 for purchasing a medium to make the stones, wire to provide structure, and non-nature decorative items. Each participant will make at least two stepping stones, one to take home and one to be displayed in the Growing Youth Garden. We will use a variety of natural items to decorate each stone. Participants are encouraged to bring items from home they would like in their stepping stone. (jewels, stones, trinkets, etc.)Activities are for all youth in the community , both residents and community visitors. Each activity will include daily scavenger hunts, free-time in the garden, and a healthy snack. Preregistration is required. Call ECR at 218-365-5254(leave message) or email Adriane@elycommunityresource.org. Parents are welcome to join us. All activities are located at the Children’s Garden, located at West 2nd and Pattison ST. In Ely, MN. The garden will be staffed every Tuesday from 9-12 pm for open garden time. Please stop by to visit, explore or to help with gardening chores.
August 13
- End of the Road RendezvousAugust 13-15, 2010
Ely Minnesota
Competitions – Tomahawk Throw, Reliability Shoot, Spear/Lance Throw, Frying Pan Toss for the ladies, Knife Throw, Fire Lighting, Tall Tales, Cookoff
Demonstrations – Blacksmithing, Hide Tanning, Flint Knapping, Wood Carving, Cannon and More!
Games – Cat and Mouse, Candy Cannon, Hide Pull and More!
Prizes & Blanket Prizes
Firewood and Water provided
Potluck on Saturday
Demonstrators-Traders and Handcraft-Traders Welcome
No National Traders, please.
Tipi’s Welcome
End of the Road Rendezvous is a 501-C-3 Non Profit organization founded on an educational basis, teaching the old ways in a hands-on interactive way.
Contact Information:
Todd DeNio, E.R.R. President 218-248-5148
Gary Terwilliger-Booshway 763-234-4838
End of the Road Rendezvous
Box 692
Ely, MN 55731
elyrendezvous@hotmail.com
Whiteside Park, Ely Minnesota
- Summer Artist Presenter Series7 PMEly’s noted violinist Eli Bissonett will be a special guest of two fellow Finnish-American performers, Jonathan Rundman and Sara Pajunen of the group Kaivama for a concert, at Washington Auditorium, on Friday, August 13.
Multi-instrumentalists, Sara Pajunen and Jonathan Rundman explore a shared Nordic heritage in their new folk duo called KAIVAMA. Each were born and raised in Finnish-immigrant epicenters not far from the shores of Lake Superior. Pajunen’s hometown of Hibbing, MN and Rundman’s own Ishpeming, MI are famous for vast open-pit iron ore mines, and the band’s name reflects this spirit of excavation.
“Kaivama” is a Finnish word stemming from 'kaivaa:' to delve or dig.
Sara Pajunen’s skills as a violinist have earned her music degrees from the University of Minnesota and the Helsinki Conservatory in Finland. Jonathan Rundman has toured the US and Europe as a troubadour songwriter, collecting raves from publications such as Paste, Billboard, and the New York Times. These typically unrelated musical pathways intersected when both artists began experiment with the native folk music traditions of their ancestral homeland.
Pajunen and Rundman met and collaborated together for the first time in 2009 when they were each invited to perform at the Kauneimmat Joululaulut, an annual concert of Finnish Christmas carols held in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. The duo quickly recognized their opportunity to provide a youthful and adventurous musical contribution to the Finnish-American community, and to the wider acoustic/folk audience as well.
Kaivama’s music is drawn from the traditional “pelimanni”
fiddle-tune repertoire of Western Finland, Nordic hymnody, and the aggressive prog-folk attitude of contemporary Scandinavian roots music. Pajunen’s violin virtuosity and Rundman’s rock solid foundation on guitar, harmonium, or banjo create sound and energy sure to find a home in performance halls, rock clubs, church sanctuaries, and folk festivals from Minneapolis to Helsinki and beyond. Adult tickets $10, NLAA and Seniors, $9, and students, $6.
August 14
- Healing Yoga for Everyone7 pm to 9 pmSudha Carolyn Lundeen will offer the same two-hour workshop/class on 2 different evenings: Wednesday, 8/4 and Saturday, 8/14, 7-9pm. The cost is $20.00 at the door or in advance; the class is titled "Healing Yoga for Everyone" and will include a truly unique extended deep healing relaxation experience (Yoga Nidra).
This class is ideal for absolutely anyone & everyone; those totally new to yoga, seasoned yogis, somewhat regular yogis, those who attended last year, those who didn't, even nonyogis!!
Sudha visits us from the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health. She holds classes, private sessions, workshops, & teacher trainings world-wide; her "Gentle Yoga" DVD is highly acclaimed. Read more about Sudha Carolyn Lundeen at www.kripalu.org
At Northwind Lodge off the Fernberg Road in Ely.
- Storytelling at the International Wolf CenterNoonPlease call 218-365-4695 Ext 33 for more details.
- Arts & Crafts10 am to 4 pmAugust 14 & 15, 2010 at the International Wolf Center
Call 218-365-4695 Ext 33 for more details.
- Ely Public Library Summer Reading ProgramLast day to turn in contracts for teen and children's summer reading program. Prizes sponsored by Friends of the Libary.
- End of the Road RendezvousAugust 13-15, 2010
Ely Minnesota
Competitions – Tomahawk Throw, Reliability Shoot, Spear/Lance Throw, Frying Pan Toss for the ladies, Knife Throw, Fire Lighting, Tall Tales, Cookoff
Demonstrations – Blacksmithing, Hide Tanning, Flint Knapping, Wood Carving, Cannon and More!
Games – Cat and Mouse, Candy Cannon, Hide Pull and More!
Prizes & Blanket Prizes
Firewood and Water provided
Potluck on Saturday
Demonstrators-Traders and Handcraft-Traders Welcome
No National Traders, please.
Tipi’s Welcome
End of the Road Rendezvous is a 501-C-3 Non Profit organization founded on an educational basis, teaching the old ways in a hands-on interactive way.
Contact Information:
Todd DeNio, E.R.R. President 218-248-5148
Gary Terwilliger-Booshway 763-234-4838
End of the Road Rendezvous
Box 692
Ely, MN 55731
elyrendezvous@hotmail.com
Whiteside Park, Ely Minnesota
- Birding At Bear Head Lake State Park7-9 AMEvery Saturday May 15-Sept. 4. Meet at the park office for a guided walk to listen and look for a variety of bird species. Bring your own binoculars if you have them. A limited number will be available to check out. Dress for the weather; bug spray recommended. A current Minnesota State Park vehicle permit is required. Bear Head Lake State Park is located between Ely and Tower at 9301 Bear Head State Park Road. Questions, call the park office, 218-365-7229.
August 15
- End of the Road RendezvousAugust 13-15, 2010
Ely Minnesota
Competitions – Tomahawk Throw, Reliability Shoot, Spear/Lance Throw, Frying Pan Toss for the ladies, Knife Throw, Fire Lighting, Tall Tales, Cookoff
Demonstrations – Blacksmithing, Hide Tanning, Flint Knapping, Wood Carving, Cannon and More!
Games – Cat and Mouse, Candy Cannon, Hide Pull and More!
Prizes & Blanket Prizes
Firewood and Water provided
Potluck on Saturday
Demonstrators-Traders and Handcraft-Traders Welcome
No National Traders, please.
Tipi’s Welcome
End of the Road Rendezvous is a 501-C-3 Non Profit organization founded on an educational basis, teaching the old ways in a hands-on interactive way.
Contact Information:
Todd DeNio, E.R.R. President 218-248-5148
Gary Terwilliger-Booshway 763-234-4838
End of the Road Rendezvous
Box 692
Ely, MN 55731
elyrendezvous@hotmail.com
Whiteside Park, Ely Minnesota
August 17
- Accidental Quarter-Summer at the Ely Public Library5:30 PMProgram for all ages. Listen to local performers of classical music in an informal venue.
- Tuesday Nite Live4-9 pmMusic, entertainment and a farmer's market make Tuesday night an evening you won't want to miss. Grab a lawn chair and a friend and enjoy all that downtown Ely has to offer on Tuesday nights June 15-August 24, 2010.
August 18
- Early Bird Outings-Nature of the North Woods Programs6:00-8:00 AMWednesday Mornings at Vermilion Community College. Limited number of participants. Register in advance at 218-235-2165. $6 per person. Sponsored by Vermilion Community College and Ely Field Naturalists.
August 19
- Sigurd Olson's Listening Point Tours1:00PM- 4:00PMJoin us in exploring Sigurd Olson's cabin and writing shack right here in Ely! Every Thursday from 1-4PM. We will meet at the Vermilion Community College front entrance for a short presentation and travel to Listening Point by van. Space is limited - to make reservations call 218-235-2165. $12 per person, maximum amount per family $30. Sponsored by Continuing Ed at Vermilion Community and Listening Point Foundation.
- Dyeing Cloth w/Nature ECR's Growing Youth Summer Garden Activities9 AM- 12 PM3rd-6th grade. Cost is $5.00 for purchasing the fabric items. The natural world around us is full of color. Participants are going to us these colors to make natural plant and berry based dyes. We will be coloring a variety of clothing including towels,socks, and t-shirts. Each participant will keep what they dye. This will be a fun but messy activity. We recommend wearing your "painting clothes".Activities are for all youth in the community , both residents and community visitors. Each activity will include daily scavenger hunts, free-time in the garden, and a healthy snack. Preregistration is required. Call ECR at 218-365-5254(leave message) or email Adriane@elycommunityresource.org. Parents are welcome to join us. All activities are located at the Children’s Garden, located at West 2nd and Pattison ST. In Ely, MN. The garden will be staffed every Tuesday from 9-12 pm for open garden time. Please stop by to visit, explore or to help with gardening chores.
August 21
- Make-and-Take Field Guides10 am to 4 pmat the International Wolf Center
August 21 & 22, 2010
For more information call 218-365-4695 Ext 33
- Let’s Go Fishing at Bear Head Lake1 pm to 4 pmLet’s go fishing! Drop in at the Bear Head Lake fishing pier between 1 and 4p.m and we’ll provide all the bait, equipment and advice. No fishing license is required for this DNR MinnAqua program. All children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no fee for this program, but all vehicles entering the park must have a current State Park permit.
Bear Head Lake State Park is located between Ely and Tower. Questions, call 218-365-7229.
- Outdoor Games at the International Wolf CenterNoonPlease call 218-365-4695 Ext 33 for more details.
- Birding At Bear Head Lake State Park7-9 AMEvery Saturday May 15-Sept. 4. Meet at the park office for a guided walk to listen and look for a variety of bird species. Bring your own binoculars if you have them. A limited number will be available to check out. Dress for the weather; bug spray recommended. A current Minnesota State Park vehicle permit is required. Bear Head Lake State Park is located between Ely and Tower at 9301 Bear Head State Park Road. Questions, call the park office, 218-365-7229.
August 24
- Tuesday Nite Live4-9 pmMusic, entertainment and a farmer's market make Tuesday night an evening you won't want to miss. Grab a lawn chair and a friend and enjoy all that downtown Ely has to offer on Tuesday nights June 15-August 24, 2010.
August 25
- History Night7 pmEly's Summer Camps
Vermilion Community College
1900 E. Camp Street
Ely
This program is free and open to the public.
August 26
- Sigurd Olson's Listening Point Tours1:00PM- 4:00PMJoin us in exploring Sigurd Olson's cabin and writing shack right here in Ely! Every Thursday from 1-4PM. We will meet at the Vermilion Community College front entrance for a short presentation and travel to Listening Point by van. Space is limited - to make reservations call 218-235-2165. $12 per person, maximum amount per family $30. Sponsored by Continuing Ed at Vermilion Community and Listening Point Foundation.
- Pressing Flowere/Plant Rubs ECR's Growing Youth Summer Garden Activities9 AM- 12 PM1st-6th grade. Cost is free. Participants will spend time collecting and identifying flowers, plants, and leaves. Then they will preserve their findings by pressing and saving the actual plant or creating a rub of the plant on to paper.Activities are for all youth in the community , both residents and community visitors. Each activity will include daily scavenger hunts, free-time in the garden, and a healthy snack. Preregistration is required. Call ECR at 218-365-5254(leave message) or email Adriane@elycommunityresource.org. Parents are welcome to join us. All activities are located at the Children’s Garden, located at West 2nd and Pattison ST. In Ely, MN. The garden will be staffed every Tuesday from 9-12 pm for open garden time. Please stop by to visit, explore or to help with gardening chores.
August 27
- Summer Artist Presenter Series7 PMThe third Friday concert will be with the Camp du Nord Chamber Music Institute Players of Artistic Director Young Nam Kim, Chamber Music Society of Minnesota. Eli Bissonett was a founder of this camp experience which is attended by 35 talented chamber music performers and their instructors. Their week-long camp culminates in this in-town performance, always a great musical gift to the audience.
Scheduled for Friday, August 27, 7 p.m. at the Washington Auditorium.
All adult tickets $10, NLAA and Seniors, $9, and students $6.
- Embarrass Region FairEvent Date: August 27th, 28th and 29th ,2010
Event Name: Embarrass Region Fair
Event Location: Timber Hall, Embarrass, MN
Event Contact Phone: 218-984-1011
Event Website: www.Embarrass.org
Event Description: The Embarrass Region Fair Association sponsors an annual fair held at the end of August, as well as, other events throughout the year. This three day event is loaded with family fun including: Exhibits, Softball, Horse Show, Mud Run, Demolition Derby, Flying Finn 10K Run, Dog Show, Horse Shoe Tournament and much more. Come and enjoy the fun!
August 28
- Outdoor Hike at the International Wolf CenterNoonPlease call 218-365-4695 Ext 33 for more details.
- Outdoor Scavenger Hunt10 am to 4 pmat the International Wolf Center September 28 & 29, 2010
Call 218-365-4695 Ext. 33 for more information.
- Embarrass Region FairEvent Date: August 27th, 28th and 29th ,2010
Event Name: Embarrass Region Fair
Event Location: Timber Hall, Embarrass, MN
Event Contact Phone: 218-984-1011
Event Website: www.Embarrass.org
Event Description: The Embarrass Region Fair Association sponsors an annual fair held at the end of August, as well as, other events throughout the year. This three day event is loaded with family fun including: Exhibits, Softball, Horse Show, Mud Run, Demolition Derby, Flying Finn 10K Run, Dog Show, Horse Shoe Tournament and much more. Come and enjoy the fun!
- Birding At Bear Head Lake State Park7-9 AMEvery Saturday May 15-Sept. 4. Meet at the park office for a guided walk to listen and look for a variety of bird species. Bring your own binoculars if you have them. A limited number will be available to check out. Dress for the weather; bug spray recommended. A current Minnesota State Park vehicle permit is required. Bear Head Lake State Park is located between Ely and Tower at 9301 Bear Head State Park Road. Questions, call the park office, 218-365-7229.
August 29
- Embarrass Region FairEvent Date: August 27th, 28th and 29th ,2010
Event Name: Embarrass Region Fair
Event Location: Timber Hall, Embarrass, MN
Event Contact Phone: 218-984-1011
Event Website: www.Embarrass.org
Event Description: The Embarrass Region Fair Association sponsors an annual fair held at the end of August, as well as, other events throughout the year. This three day event is loaded with family fun including: Exhibits, Softball, Horse Show, Mud Run, Demolition Derby, Flying Finn 10K Run, Dog Show, Horse Shoe Tournament and much more. Come and enjoy the fun!
September 2010
September 04
- NLAA Concert- "Noopiming"7 PMComposer Mike Olson says "Noopiming"is another in my recent series of fragment-based compositions. It's an a capella chord piece, which will consist of one movement only and will have a single clearly defined aesthetic focus. The duration of the work will most likely come in at about 20 minutes. Tickets are $10 , students $6.
- Birding At Bear Head Lake State Park7-9 AMEvery Saturday May 15-Sept. 4. Meet at the park office for a guided walk to listen and look for a variety of bird species. Bring your own binoculars if you have them. A limited number will be available to check out. Dress for the weather; bug spray recommended. A current Minnesota State Park vehicle permit is required. Bear Head Lake State Park is located between Ely and Tower at 9301 Bear Head State Park Road. Questions, call the park office, 218-365-7229.
September 10
- 17th Annual Fall Harvest Moon FestivalDATES: September 10th – 12th, 2010
SPONSOR: Ely Chamber of Commerce
1600 E. Sheridan Street
Ely, MN 55731
CONTACT : Linda Fryer, Administrative Director: (218-365-6123)
DESCRIPTION: 125+ Art & Craft Exhibitors, Demonstrations, Food, Musical Entertainment, All-American Lumberjack Show.
LOCATION: Whiteside Park (between 7th & 8th Avenues on Sheridan Street)
HOURS: Friday, September 10 noon - 6 pm
Saturday, September 11 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday, September 12 10 am - 4 pm
ADMISSION: Free
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT: Spiritwood Music of The Boundary Waters
Three days of live acoustic music featuring Pat Surface and The Boundary Water Boys, and Donna Surface, performance artist in sign. Uplifting performances featuring Celtic, Bluegrass, and Folk.
Lumberjack Shows:
All-American Lumberjack Show: The legend lives on with the All- American Lumberjack Show ….. Two teams, ten exciting lumberjack events and everyone comes out a winner.
Kid’s Lumberjack Sport Camp --- free to youngsters young and old who are taught how to log roll and x-cut saw by the Pro’s.
Friday, September 11 1:00 pm
Saturday, September 12 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 13 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm
PRIMITIVE ENCAMPMENT: Demonstrations
Birch bark basketry, wool spinning, spinning angora rabbit hair, blacksmithing, trapping, leatherworking, bead working, dream catchers, spirit gourds, carving, knife making, tomahawk throwing, and fire starting.
September 11
- Renewable Energy Home & Business Tour10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Third Annual Energy Efficient Ely (
E3) Energy Home & Business Tour. It's just in time for fall projects to make your home or business more energy efficient. This is a self-guided tour of energy efficient homes and businesses. Our generous home and business owners will be opening their doors between the hours of 10am-4pm. Maps of participating homes and businesses will be available at Piragis Northwoods Co. on Saturday, Sept. 11, starting at 9:30 am. E3 board members will be on hand to answer questions and for map directions. A tour fee of $5 per person or $10 per car would be happily accepted to help cover advertising expenses. For more information please visit www.eeely.org or call Adriane Morabito at 218-365-6642.
- 17th Annual Fall Harvest Moon FestivalDATES: September 10th – 12th, 2010
SPONSOR: Ely Chamber of Commerce
1600 E. Sheridan Street
Ely, MN 55731
CONTACT : Linda Fryer, Administrative Director: (218-365-6123)
DESCRIPTION: 125+ Art & Craft Exhibitors, Demonstrations, Food, Musical Entertainment, All-American Lumberjack Show.
LOCATION: Whiteside Park (between 7th & 8th Avenues on Sheridan Street)
HOURS: Friday, September 10 noon - 6 pm
Saturday, September 11 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday, September 12 10 am - 4 pm
ADMISSION: Free
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT: Spiritwood Music of The Boundary Waters
Three days of live acoustic music featuring Pat Surface and The Boundary Water Boys, and Donna Surface, performance artist in sign. Uplifting performances featuring Celtic, Bluegrass, and Folk.
Lumberjack Shows:
All-American Lumberjack Show: The legend lives on with the All- American Lumberjack Show ….. Two teams, ten exciting lumberjack events and everyone comes out a winner.
Kid’s Lumberjack Sport Camp --- free to youngsters young and old who are taught how to log roll and x-cut saw by the Pro’s.
Friday, September 11 1:00 pm
Saturday, September 12 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 13 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm
PRIMITIVE ENCAMPMENT: Demonstrations
Birch bark basketry, wool spinning, spinning angora rabbit hair, blacksmithing, trapping, leatherworking, bead working, dream catchers, spirit gourds, carving, knife making, tomahawk throwing, and fire starting.
- Meet and Greet4 pm to 7 pmTofte Lake Center at Norm’s Fish Camp
Meet and Greet
Come by, grab a drink and some food, enjoy the lake and the grounds
of Tofte Lake Center, learn about our mission to help artists expand
and deepen their creative potential through collaboration with
creators and thinkers of other fields, share who you are, and your
interests in potential programming and partnerships.
We’d like you to know what’s going on in your backyard, as well
as our getting to better know our neighbors.
Now in our 3rd year as a creative retreat center, TLC is hoping to
build some of next season’s programming around your local
interests, excitement and ideas, as well as sharing with you the
projects and artists that we’ve programmed thus far, such as the
Stuart Pimsler Dance and Theater Company, who spent their third
summer with us, performing at the Washington Auditorium and
connecting with the Ely community through workshops in dance and
caregiving.
So, if you’re interested in the writing, painting, theatre, dance,
photography, crafts, and/or any creative endeavor and partnerships,
come by, introduce yourself, and let’s see what that can lead to!
Stop by: 2209 Fernberg Rd.
Immediately following the Tofte Lake Boat Launch
Questions? Ideas? Contact Liz Engelman, Director, at 218-365-7769, or
toftelakecenter@gmail.com or check out our website: www.toftelake.com
RSVP by email or phone by September 8 if possible...or just come by
at the last minute to say hello.
September 12
- 17th Annual Fall Harvest Moon FestivalDATES: September 10th – 12th, 2010
SPONSOR: Ely Chamber of Commerce
1600 E. Sheridan Street
Ely, MN 55731
CONTACT : Linda Fryer, Administrative Director: (218-365-6123)
DESCRIPTION: 125+ Art & Craft Exhibitors, Demonstrations, Food, Musical Entertainment, All-American Lumberjack Show.
LOCATION: Whiteside Park (between 7th & 8th Avenues on Sheridan Street)
HOURS: Friday, September 10 noon - 6 pm
Saturday, September 11 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday, September 12 10 am - 4 pm
ADMISSION: Free
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT: Spiritwood Music of The Boundary Waters
Three days of live acoustic music featuring Pat Surface and The Boundary Water Boys, and Donna Surface, performance artist in sign. Uplifting performances featuring Celtic, Bluegrass, and Folk.
Lumberjack Shows:
All-American Lumberjack Show: The legend lives on with the All- American Lumberjack Show ….. Two teams, ten exciting lumberjack events and everyone comes out a winner.
Kid’s Lumberjack Sport Camp --- free to youngsters young and old who are taught how to log roll and x-cut saw by the Pro’s.
Friday, September 11 1:00 pm
Saturday, September 12 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 13 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm
PRIMITIVE ENCAMPMENT: Demonstrations
Birch bark basketry, wool spinning, spinning angora rabbit hair, blacksmithing, trapping, leatherworking, bead working, dream catchers, spirit gourds, carving, knife making, tomahawk throwing, and fire starting.
February 2011
February 03
- Ely Winter FestivalFebruary 3-13, 2011
10 days of fun filled winter activities - snow sculptures, dog sled rides, skiing and snow shoeing, art and craft fair, entertainment and much much more.
February 26
- 4rth Annual WolfTrack Classic Sled Dog RaceThe fourth annual running of the Wolf Track Classic Sled dog Race is planned for February 26-28, 2011
Please check their website for more information: www.wolftrackclassic.com
July 2011
July 29
- 31st Annual Blueberry Art FestivalJuly 29-31, 2011
Watch for details!
September 2011
September 09
- 18th Annual Fall Harvest Moon FestivalSeptember 9-11, 2011
Watch for more details.
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