Ely Community Center

08/17/2026

Please join our community as we come together to honor Leslie R. Washington and give thanks for his service and sacrifice.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City of Ely to Hold Tribute honoring Wildland Firefighter Leslie R. Washington

The City of Ely invites the community to gather in remembrance of Leslie R. Washington of Noorvik, Alaska, a wildland firefighter and member of K-River Crew No. 2 with Scorched Earth Services (S.E.S. Fire).

Washington was deployed to Minnesota and assigned to the Bear Trap Fire, part of the July Lightning Fires near Ely. He passed away following a medical emergency while assigned to the incident on August 11.

A community tribute will be held:
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Whiteside Park, Ely, Minnesota

The gathering will provide an opportunity for the Ely community to honor Leslie’s life, his service, and the sacrifice made by wildland firefighters who travel far from home to protect communities in need.

The City of Ely extends its deepest condolences to Leslie’s family, friends, fellow firefighters, K-River Crew No. 2, Scorched Earth Services, and the community of Noorvik, Alaska.

The public is invited to attend.

08/10/2026

🗳️ Voting in Ely — Tomorrow

Election Day is Tuesday, August 11.

📍 Ely Community Center (City of Ely residents)
🕘 7 AM – 8 PM

Not sure about your registration or polling place?
👉 mnvotes.org

We’re proud to serve as Ely’s polling place — see you there!

08/07/2026

🛍️ Starbeam Craft & Bake Sale — This Saturday!

Join us Saturday, August 8 at the Ely Community Center for a Starbeam Community Craft & Bake Sale!

✨ Handmade goods
🍪 Fresh baked treats
🛍️ Local vendors

Stop in, browse, and support local creators 💛

08/05/2026

☀️ Soak Up These Summer Days

We know how it goes in Ely…
these warm, sunny days don’t last forever.

Whether you’re out on the trail, at the lake, or just enjoying your front porch — we hope you’re soaking it all in 🌲

We’ll be here when you need a place to gather, play a game, or catch up with a friend 💛

08/03/2026

✨ Weekly Highlights at the Ely Community Center

Here’s what’s happening this week:
🥗 Community Potluck — Wednesday at Noon
Come for the food, stay for the conversation 💛

🎱 Members: Bingo — Wednesday at 1 PM
A longtime favorite — all members welcome!

💛 Wellness Wednesday
Caring connections that help keep our community strong.

🀄 Mah Jongg — Thursdays (12–3 PM)
🟢 Continues through October!

🏓 Ping Pong — Thursdays & Sundays
Still going strong — come play!

There’s always something happening at the ECC — stop in and be part of it 💛

08/02/2026

🌊 Summer Sundays are made for spending time together.

Family Bingo is a chance to unplug for a few hours, laugh together, and maybe even head home with a prize.

Join us August 16 from 1-4 PM at the Ely Community Center.

07/30/2026

🀄 Mah Jongg Reminder

Mah Jongg is in full swing for the summer!

Thursdays, 12 PM in the Meeting Room — come join us 💛

07/28/2026

🎬 Community Event at the Ely Community Center

The Ely Community Center will be hosting a public showing of the documentary God & Country, presented by the Ely Indivisible group.

📅 Wednesday, July 30
🕡 6:30 PM

The Ely Community Center welcomes a variety of community organizations that rent our meeting spaces for educational, civic, cultural, and community events.

We are a feisty group located on the edge of the beautiful Boundary Waters Canoe Area in northeastern Minnesota.

07/27/2026

✨ Back to Our Regular Rhythm

After an exciting Blueberry Bazaar weekend, we’re back to our weekly activities:
🎱 Bingo
🏓 Ping Pong
🀄 Mah Jongg
♥️ Bridge

Stop in and enjoy a slower pace this week 💛

07/27/2026

Thank you for being part of this year’s Blueberry Bazaar! 💙 We loved having you at the Ely Community Center and appreciate your kind words. We’re so grateful for all of our wonderful vendors who helped make this year’s event such a success.