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			1	2 Ely Winter Festival Ely Winter Festival Ely Winter Festival Ely Winter Festival Ely Winter Festival Ely Winter Festival Ely Winter Festival Ely Winter Festival February 2, 2012 – February 12, 2012 Ely Winter Festival and Ely ArtWalk Feb 2-12, 2012 International Snow Sculpting Symposium International Snow Sculpting Symposium February 2, 2012 – February 4, 2012 Watch skilled Snow Sculptors, many who visit our area just to participate, carve huge blocks of compressed snow in Ely’s Whiteside Park. Ely ArtWalk Ely ArtWalk February 2, 2012 – February 12, 2012 Ely ArtWalk fills the downtown merchants’ windows with artwork from local artists and artisans. Visit elyartwalk.org for more information and a map. Voyageur Encampment Voyageur Encampment February 2, 2012 – February 5, 2012 Hearty souls in authentic garb, camp out over the long weekend near the snow sculptures. Drop by to say hello and enjoy a free cup of coffee or cocoa. Snow Carvers’ Jam Snow Carvers’ Jam February 2, 2012 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Snow Carvers’ Jam at the Ely Steak House. Come join in the fun! Our Changing Forests Our Changing Forests February 2, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Logging in northeast Minnesota and the changing forest February 2, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the International Wolf Center Cost: F R E E ! (Donations welcome) Please wear your Ely Winter…	3 Our Changing Forests Our Changing Forests Our Changing Forests Our Changing Forests Our Changing Forests Our Changing Forests Our Changing Forests Our Changing Forests Ely Winter Festival Ely Winter Festival February 2, 2012 – February 12, 2012 Ely Winter Festival and Ely ArtWalk Feb 2-12, 2012 International Snow Sculpting Symposium International Snow Sculpting Symposium February 2, 2012 – February 4, 2012 Watch skilled Snow Sculptors, many who visit our area just to participate, carve huge blocks of compressed snow in Ely’s Whiteside Park. Ely ArtWalk Ely ArtWalk February 2, 2012 – February 12, 2012 Ely ArtWalk fills the downtown merchants’ windows with artwork from local artists and artisans. Visit elyartwalk.org for more information and a map. Voyageur Encampment Voyageur Encampment February 2, 2012 – February 5, 2012 Hearty souls in authentic garb, camp out over the long weekend near the snow sculptures. Drop by to say hello and enjoy a free cup of coffee or cocoa. Dorothy Molter Museum Tours Dorothy Molter Museum Tours February 3, 2012 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Find out about Dorothy Molter, the “Root Beer Lady” one of the last residents allowed to remain in the BWCA wilderness area. Tours by donation 10-4 both weekends of the… Wolf Center Open Wolf Center Open February 3, 2012 10:00 am – February 4, 2012 5:00 pm Come see the wolves at the International Wolf Center, open Friday and Saturday, 10-5. Adult $8.50 Child (3 - 12) Children under 3 $4.50 Free Seniors (60 and over) $7.50 Bear Center Open Bear Center Open February 3, 2012 10:00 am – February 4, 2012 4:00 pm Come out for a visit! Admission: Adults and Teens $8.50 Seniors 65+ $7.50 Children 3 – 12 $4.50 Children under 3 Free Members Free Call for group rates (15 or more) 218-365-7879 Spaghetti Feed Spaghetti Feed February 3, 2012 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Come eat delicious spaghetti, salad and desert for a good cause.	4 Spaghetti Feed Spaghetti Feed Spaghetti Feed Spaghetti Feed Spaghetti Feed Spaghetti Feed Spaghetti Feed Spaghetti Feed Spaghetti Feed Spaghetti Feed Spaghetti Feed Spaghetti Feed Spaghetti Feed Ely Winter Festival Ely Winter Festival February 2, 2012 – February 12, 2012 Ely Winter Festival and Ely ArtWalk Feb 2-12, 2012 International Snow Sculpting Symposium International Snow Sculpting Symposium February 2, 2012 – February 4, 2012 Watch skilled Snow Sculptors, many who visit our area just to participate, carve huge blocks of compressed snow in Ely’s Whiteside Park. Ely ArtWalk Ely ArtWalk February 2, 2012 – February 12, 2012 Ely ArtWalk fills the downtown merchants’ windows with artwork from local artists and artisans. Visit elyartwalk.org for more information and a map. Voyageur Encampment Voyageur Encampment February 2, 2012 – February 5, 2012 Hearty souls in authentic garb, camp out over the long weekend near the snow sculptures. Drop by to say hello and enjoy a free cup of coffee or cocoa. Wolf Center Open Wolf Center Open February 3, 2012 10:00 am – February 4, 2012 5:00 pm Come see the wolves at the International Wolf Center, open Friday and Saturday, 10-5. Adult $8.50 Child (3 - 12) Children under 3 $4.50 Free Seniors (60 and over) $7.50 Bear Center Open Bear Center Open February 3, 2012 10:00 am – February 4, 2012 4:00 pm Come out for a visit! Admission: Adults and Teens $8.50 Seniors 65+ $7.50 Children 3 – 12 $4.50 Children under 3 Free Members Free Call for group rates (15 or more) 218-365-7879 Vermilion Community College Open House Vermilion Community College Open House February 4, 2012 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Reserve your spot to tour Vermilion, have lunch and be entertained. NLAA Arts & Crafts Fair NLAA Arts & Crafts Fair February 4, 2012 10:00 am - 4:00 pm NLAA Arts and Crafts Fair in the Community Center Cafeteria (downstairs). Boathouse Winter Classic Triathlon Boathouse Winter Classic Triathlon February 4, 2012 10:00 am - 2:00 pm X-country ski, snow shoe and drink (water) to benefit the Ely Nordic Ski Club. Dorothy Molter Museum Tours Dorothy Molter Museum Tours February 4, 2012 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Find out about Dorothy Molter, the “Root Beer Lady” one of the last residents allowed to remain in the BWCA wilderness area. Tours by donation 10-4 both weekends of the… Fish Fry Fish Fry February 4, 2012 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Veterans on the Lake sponsors their annual fish feast at their resort. ArtWalk Artists’ Meet & Greet ArtWalk Artists’ Meet & Greet February 4, 2012 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Meet and greet the Ely ArtWalk artists. Complementary cookies and hot drinks, art activities for children. Polar Bear Dance Polar Bear Dance February 4, 2012 8:00 pm Ely Rotary Presents Polar Bear Dance Saturday, Feb 4, from 8pm to Midnight! Join us for this inaugural Ely Winter Festival event: Buffet, Dancing, Raffles, Cash Bar, Music by OMJ DJ — It’s the…
5 Polar Bear Dance Polar Bear Dance Polar Bear Dance Polar Bear Dance Polar Bear Dance Polar Bear Dance Ely Winter Festival Ely Winter Festival February 2, 2012 – February 12, 2012 Ely Winter Festival and Ely ArtWalk Feb 2-12, 2012 Ely ArtWalk Ely ArtWalk February 2, 2012 – February 12, 2012 Ely ArtWalk fills the downtown merchants’ windows with artwork from local artists and artisans. Visit elyartwalk.org for more information and a map. Voyageur Encampment Voyageur Encampment February 2, 2012 – February 5, 2012 Hearty souls in authentic garb, camp out over the long weekend near the snow sculptures. Drop by to say hello and enjoy a free cup of coffee or cocoa. Amateur Snow Sculpting Contest Judging Amateur Snow Sculpting Contest Judging February 5, 2012 10:00 am Northern Lakes Arts Association (NLAA), the sponsor of the Amateur Snow Sculpting Contest, judges which of the 20 amateur teams wins prizes. FREE and fun for all ages! Hot… Dog Sled Rides Dog Sled Rides February 5, 2012 10:00 am - 2:45 pm Ride along Bear Island Lake for over a mile, warm yourself by lakeside bonfire. Fun for the whole family. $25 each rider. Please reserve in advance. Dorothy Molter Museum Tours Dorothy Molter Museum Tours February 5, 2012 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Find out about Dorothy Molter, the “Root Beer Lady” one of the last residents allowed to remain in the BWCA wilderness area. Tours by donation 10-4 both weekends of the…	6 Dorothy Molter Museum Tours Dorothy Molter Museum Tours Ely Winter Festival Ely Winter Festival February 2, 2012 – February 12, 2012 Ely Winter Festival and Ely ArtWalk Feb 2-12, 2012 Ely ArtWalk Ely ArtWalk February 2, 2012 – February 12, 2012 Ely ArtWalk fills the downtown merchants’ windows with artwork from local artists and artisans. Visit elyartwalk.org for more information and a map.	7 Ely ArtWalk Ely ArtWalk Ely Winter Festival Ely Winter Festival February 2, 2012 – February 12, 2012 Ely Winter Festival and Ely ArtWalk Feb 2-12, 2012 Ely ArtWalk Ely ArtWalk February 2, 2012 – February 12, 2012 Ely ArtWalk fills the downtown merchants’ windows with artwork from local artists and artisans. Visit elyartwalk.org for more information and a map.	8 Ely ArtWalk Ely ArtWalk Ely Winter Festival Ely Winter Festival February 2, 2012 – February 12, 2012 Ely Winter Festival and Ely ArtWalk Feb 2-12, 2012 Ely ArtWalk Ely ArtWalk February 2, 2012 – February 12, 2012 Ely ArtWalk fills the downtown merchants’ windows with artwork from local artists and artisans. Visit elyartwalk.org for more information and a map.	9 Ely ArtWalk Ely ArtWalk Ely Winter Festival Ely Winter Festival February 2, 2012 – February 12, 2012 Ely Winter Festival and Ely ArtWalk Feb 2-12, 2012 Ely ArtWalk Ely ArtWalk February 2, 2012 – February 12, 2012 Ely ArtWalk fills the downtown merchants’ windows with artwork from local artists and artisans. Visit elyartwalk.org for more information and a map.	10 Ely ArtWalk Ely ArtWalk Ely ArtWalk Ely ArtWalk Ely ArtWalk Ely Winter Festival Ely Winter Festival February 2, 2012 – February 12, 2012 Ely Winter Festival and Ely ArtWalk Feb 2-12, 2012 Ely ArtWalk Ely ArtWalk February 2, 2012 – February 12, 2012 Ely ArtWalk fills the downtown merchants’ windows with artwork from local artists and artisans. Visit elyartwalk.org for more information and a map. Dorothy Molter Museum Tours Dorothy Molter Museum Tours February 10, 2012 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Find out about Dorothy Molter, the “Root Beer Lady” one of the last residents allowed to remain in the BWCA wilderness area. Tours by donation 10-4 both weekends of the… Wolf Center Open Wolf Center Open February 10, 2012 10:00 am – February 11, 2012 5:00 pm Come see the wolves at the International Wolf Center, open Friday and Saturday, 10-5. Adult $8.50 Child (3 - 12) Children under 3 $4.50 Free Seniors (60 and over) $7.50 Bear Center Open Bear Center Open February 10, 2012 10:00 am – February 11, 2012 4:00 pm Come out for a visit! Admission: Adults and Teens $8.50 Seniors 65+ $7.50 Children 3 – 12 $4.50 Children under 3 Free Members Free Call for group rates (15 or more) 218-365-7879	11 Bear Center Open Bear Center Open Bear Center Open Bear Center Open Bear Center Open Bear Center Open Bear Center Open Bear Center Open Bear Center Open Bear Center Open Ely Winter Festival Ely Winter Festival February 2, 2012 – February 12, 2012 Ely Winter Festival and Ely ArtWalk Feb 2-12, 2012 Ely ArtWalk Ely ArtWalk February 2, 2012 – February 12, 2012 Ely ArtWalk fills the downtown merchants’ windows with artwork from local artists and artisans. Visit elyartwalk.org for more information and a map. Wolf Center Open Wolf Center Open February 10, 2012 10:00 am – February 11, 2012 5:00 pm Come see the wolves at the International Wolf Center, open Friday and Saturday, 10-5. Adult $8.50 Child (3 - 12) Children under 3 $4.50 Free Seniors (60 and over) $7.50 Bear Center Open Bear Center Open February 10, 2012 10:00 am – February 11, 2012 4:00 pm Come out for a visit! Admission: Adults and Teens $8.50 Seniors 65+ $7.50 Children 3 – 12 $4.50 Children under 3 Free Members Free Call for group rates (15 or more) 218-365-7879 Ice Fishing Contest Ice Fishing Contest February 11, 2012 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday, February 11th, 2012, 8am-2pm Come to Shagawa Lake @ Sandy Point (public boat landing just past the Grand Ely Lodge) $5 per ticket (2 tickets max). Tickets available at the event or… Snowmobile Radar Run Snowmobile Radar Run February 11, 2012 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Ride your snowmobile to Creek Ridge Lodge on White Iron Lake to race against your buddies in the Ely Igloo-Creek Ridge Second Annual Radar Run. Registration starts at 9:00 open… Dorothy Molter Museum Tours Dorothy Molter Museum Tours February 11, 2012 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Find out about Dorothy Molter, the “Root Beer Lady” one of the last residents allowed to remain in the BWCA wilderness area. Tours by donation 10-4 both weekends of the… Snowshoe to Hegman Pictographs Snowshoe to Hegman Pictographs February 11, 2012 11:00 am Outward Bound guides your snowshoe trek to the Hegman Pictographs, the inspiration for the 2012 Ely Winter Festival pin! There is no cost for this event, but it is limited to… Twin Metals Minnesota Open House Twin Metals Minnesota Open House February 11, 2012 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Feb. 11, 2012 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Twin Metals Minnesota Open House Bring your inquisitive nature in from the cold and warm up with hot chocolate, coffee and cookies at Twin Metals… Dorothy Molter Fundraising Dinner Dorothy Molter Fundraising Dinner February 11, 2012 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Give your support to the Dorothy Molter Museum by attending their annual fundraising dinner at the Grand Ely Lodge. 6:00 pm Social, 6:30 pm Dinner $25. Reserve in advance, please.
12 Dorothy Molter Fundraising Dinner Dorothy Molter Fundraising Dinner Dorothy Molter Fundraising Dinner Dorothy Molter Fundraising Dinner Dorothy Molter Fundraising Dinner Ely Winter Festival Ely Winter Festival February 2, 2012 – February 12, 2012 Ely Winter Festival and Ely ArtWalk Feb 2-12, 2012 Ely ArtWalk Ely ArtWalk February 2, 2012 – February 12, 2012 Ely ArtWalk fills the downtown merchants’ windows with artwork from local artists and artisans. Visit elyartwalk.org for more information and a map. Dog Sled Rides Dog Sled Rides February 12, 2012 10:00 am - 2:45 pm Ride along Bear Island Lake for over a mile, warm yourself by lakeside bonfire. Fun for the whole family. $25 each rider. Please reserve in advance. Dorothy Molter Museum Tours Dorothy Molter Museum Tours February 12, 2012 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Find out about Dorothy Molter, the “Root Beer Lady” one of the last residents allowed to remain in the BWCA wilderness area. Tours by donation 10-4 both weekends of the… Concert: Mesabi Community Orchestra Concert: Mesabi Community Orchestra February 12, 2012 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm The Mesabi Community Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Josh Aerie, presents a romantic-themed concert with guest solo pianist Alexander Sandor on Sunday, February 12th, 2012, in Ely featuring Sibelius’ “Finlandia”, Tchiakovsky’s…	13	14	15	16	17	18
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There WILL Be Snow Carvings!

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Ice Fishing Contest and Snowmobile Radar Run

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NEW! Winter Classic Triathlon

The first annual Snowshoe/Ski/Drink Triathlon on Saturday, February 4, 2012, starting at 10:00 AM. Read more →

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