McGill Theater Marquee Lighting Ceremony
2023-01-20 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | McGill Theater, Main Street (Hwy 50), McGill, NV, 89318, United States
McGill Theater Marquee Lighting Ceremony
We’ll plan on seeing you in McGill at the historical theater for the McGill Theater Marquee Lighting Ceremony.
The new marquee that now is positioned on the front of the McGill Theater was officially put up back in August, 2022. It has yet to have a proper celebratory lighting! That is, until January 20, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
If anyone is interested (because we can be sure that it will be freezing but exciting) the owner of the building will be giving a tour of the theater afterwards.
This is for all those interested in seeing the theater and the current progress of the renovation.
Exciting times to be in McGill!

GET BIT
2023-01-22 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Stargazer Inn, 115 S. Baker Ave., Baker, NV, 89311, United States
GET BIT: January at Bristlecone General Store in Baker
Celebrate Chinese New Year with some festive activities and tasty samples of Chinese cuisine, and wine.
. WEAR RED! (New Year Good Luck color)
PLUS…
We’ll have a 🔥 New Year’s Bonfire 🔥 in the backyard at 4pm. Bring something you want to release into the fire! (Letting go can be a liberating experience!)

GET FIT
2023-01-29 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Bristlecone General Store, 115 S. Baker Ave., Baker, NV, 89311, United States
GET FIT: January at Bristlecone General Store in Baker
Meet at the store and caravan to a trailhead yet to be determined…watching weather reports. Stay tuned. We’ll return to the store for refreshments, and wine!
(Hiking with friends boosts your mood and your immune system!)

Bristlecone Bowmen Indoor League
2023-01-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-02-06 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-02-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-02-20 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | McGill Archery Barn, Main Street (Hwy 50), McGill, NV, 89318, United States
Bristlecone Bowmen Indoor League
The Bristlecone Bowmen, our local archery group, will be hosting their indoor league.
Every Monday starting on 1/30/23 for 4 weeks.
4 Week Vegas 3 Spot
6:00 P.M.
$5 Entry Fee or $20 for all 4 weeks
Memberships are due and the door code has changed for the archery barn in McGill.
For questions call Kort Johnson (775) 240-4045

NNRY Winter Steam Photo Weekend Spectacular
2023-02-03 - 2023-02-05, 2023-02-17 - 2023-02-19 | Nevada Northern Railway, 1100 Avenue A, Ely, NV, 89301, United States
NNRY Winter Steam Photo Weekend Spectacular
If you think you were born one hundred years too late to witness the glory of steam railroading, then we have good news for you: you weren’t. There still exists a place where steam locomotives rule the rails.
Hidden away in the high desert of east central Nevada is a time capsule like no other, the Nevada Northern Railway National Historic Landmark. Annually during the first two weekends in February, time travel is possible. Come to Ely Nevada, set your watch back a century, and photograph railroading as it was in the last century.
The Nevada Northern Railway is not a mishmash of equipment from different railroads or different countries, nor is the equipment prettified or garish. This is the original railroad equipment in the original paint schemes in the original setting, on the original Nevada Northern Railway mainline. All of this equipment has been on the property for decades, and some if it more than a century, all of it still operating on the original track that was graded and laid a century ago.
This was the time when steam moved mountains. The real business of this railroad was copper and copper was king! It was the reason that the railroad was built in the first place. Ore trains ran day and night, year-round. The demand for copper was insatiable. It was the miracle metal that made all of the newfangled inventions, such as the electric light and the telephone, possible. Today our trains still move from the mine to the mill—steam powered, of course.
What can you expect during the photo shoots? World-class photographic opportunities, steam locomotives pulling vintage freight and passenger cars that are original to the railroad. Here, trains are still made up with wooden cars whose origins date back as far as 1872. The crews will be in period dress, adding to the experience.
So why come to Ely in the winter? If you think that Steam locomotive 93 looks good on an 85-degree day in August but wait till you see it on a frosty February day. Billowing white clouds of steam plus plumes of black & gray smoke towering above the canyons and valleys. Snow? Weather here can be capricious! It can range from blizzard conditions to cobalt blue skies sometimes within minutes. In the past we’ve experienced every type of meteorological conditions that wintertime Ely experiences, including shirtsleeve weather. But regardless of the weather, the show goes on.

Participants have won numerous photo contests, recording timeless scenes of a historical railroad that are second to none. Many of the “Winter Spectacular” photos rival the best that National Geographic has to offer.
Of course locomotives, rolling stock and tracks are a big and obvious part of this railroad. But its just part of what makes a railroad work. You also need the infrastructure: Enginehouse, machine shop, carpenter shop, blacksmith shop, depot and dispatcher building. Oh and don’t forget, the locomotives go nowhere without stopping at the coaling tower and water standpipes. We have those too, the original ones!
Considered by William L. Withuhn, Curator emeritus, History of Technology and Transportation at the Smithsonian Institution, “Among all railroad historic sites anywhere in North America, the Nevada Northern Railway complex at East Ely is-no question in my view-the most complete, most authentic, and best cared-for, bar none. It’s a living American treasure and a stand-out one. Historic tracks, original depot and office building, Enginehouse, Freight Station, three original steam locomotives, five historic and rare wooden passenger cars, Kennecott diesel engines, 60 early freight cars, working machine shop, foundry-even the coaling tower and water tower that are icons of the site-everything is still there.”
What will we have running for the next photo shoot? It varies from year-to-year, but in general we have a broad range of original, Vintage Nevada Northern Railway equipment running out on the main line and in the East Ely yard.

We’ll have steam pulling our original wooden passenger consist made up of a RPO/baggage car and passenger car. This consist has been serving passengers and departing from this depot for over a century now.
Should there be a mishap on the tracks here, we’ll send for the big hook; our original century old operating steam powered wrecking crane. This wrecking crane is pulled by a century old 2-8-0 steam locomotive that looks like it just rolled out of the American Locomotive Company shops. The wreck train consists of the crane, flat car, tool car, outfit car and, of course, a caboose. (Don’t worry – even if there is no mishap we will stage one to demonstrate the big hook in action, under steam)
Once the tracks are cleared, it’s time to get on with the business of railroading. Freight trains can once again roll and so will ore trains. We will roll our fleet of original ore cars with our original locomotives.
Most of the freight in the last century moved in boxcars. No self respecting railroad would be without boxcars – and the N. N. Ry is no different. A fleet of our original wooden boxcars with arch-bar trucks, built in 1912 are in top condition and are ready for their next load. Most model railroaders would give anything to have a vintage freight fleet like this. You will see the real-life, full scale 1912 freight roll by time-after-time this weekend out on our original main-line.

Learn More About the Railroads Winter Steam Photo Weekend HERE!
Discover More White Pine County Events HERE!

Ely Elks Lodge Bingo
2023-02-06 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-03-06 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-04-06 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-05-06 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ely Elks Lodge, 694 Campton St., Ely, NV, 89301, United States
Ely Elks Lodge Bingo
Bingo every first Thursday at the Ely Elks Lodge. Hot dogs and Chili are sold. Great time, great people, and BINGO!!!

Ducks Unlimited Banquet
2023-02-25 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Bristlecone Convention Center, 150 Sixth Street, Ely, NV, 89301, United States
Ducks Unlimited Banquet
Join the Ducks Unlimited for their Ducks Unlimited Banquet.
This will be a great night for a greater cause. Your attendance will help to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage here in our great state!

GET LIT
2023-02-26 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Bristlecone General Store, 115 S. Baker Ave., Baker, NV, 89311, United States
GET LIT: February at Bristlecone General Store in Baker
Mark your calendar and start reading! Our next Bristlecone Book Club selection is Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig. (It’s a classic that has inspired millions)

GET KNIT at the Bristlecone General Store
2023-03-12 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Bristlecone General Store, 115 S. Baker Ave., Baker, NV, 89311, United States
GET KNIT at the Bristlecone General Store
GET KNIT: Wind your way into spring with a creative weaving project using a wide variety of materials. No experience necessary!

Bull Auction at Border Inn Casino
2023-03-18 - 2023-03-19 | Border Inn Casino, 3777 E. US Hwy 50, Baker, NV, 89311, United States

Turkey Vulture Stretch 5K 2023
2023-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Ely, NV, 89301, United States
Turkey Vulture Stretch 5K – 2023
This event is committed to taking any and all necessary steps to maintain the health and safety of both our Guests and Team Members.
Welcome spring and the turkey vultures back to Ely, with the Turkey Vulture 5K Run/Walk. Every March, the turkey vultures return to Ely after a relaxing winter in South America. This run is to honor these not-so-pretty birds and welcome them and spring back to Ely! The route takes you past the Ely Cemetery where you have a chance of seeing a turkey vulture with its wings outstretched in a tree. Ely Outdoor Enthusiasts are also offering a VIRTUAL event option!
The event is held at Veterans Park near the duck pond and takes a lap around town. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 female, top 3 male, top 3 kids (10 yrs and younger), and top 3 seniors (55+). To be eligible for awards, you MUST be chipped timed.

THE COURSE
The course runs counter-clockwise starting on Clark Street near the duck pond. Participates run/walk up Campton, left on Orson, left on Aultman, left on Mill, left on 2nd, left on Murry, right on Campton, left on 7th, right on Clark to the finish line. On Aultman all participants must stay to the left of the cones.
PRICING
ADULT WITH SHIRT = $30
ADULT NO SHIRT = $20
KID WITH SHIRT (5-10 YRS)= $20
KID NO SHIRT (5-10 YRS) = $10
4 YEARS AND YOUNGER = FREE
VIRTUAL ADULT = $30
VIRTUAL KID = $20
$5 OFF PER PERSON FOR GROUPS OF 10
T0 RECEIVE GROUP DISCOUNT EMAIL: ELYOUTDOORENTHUSIASTS@GMAIL.COM
SHIRT DEADLINE IS MARCH 8
Event Details:

Shirts are long sleeve tri-blend. You must register by March 8th to guarantee a shirt.
Medals will be award to the top three male and female finishers, top three kids (10 years and younger), and top 3 seniors (55+). To be considered for placing, select the option during online registration.
This is a chip timed event. If you prefer not to be timed, please select the option during registration. You must be chipped to qualify for awards.
The route is not closed to traffic. All participants must run on the left side of road, against traffic.
There are no dogs allowed on the course.
Strollers and wagons are permitted on the course.
This event will occur rain, snow, or shine.

VIRTUAL Event Details:

All virtual participants will receive a long sleeve tri-blend event shirt. You must register by March 8th to guarantee a shirt.
Virtual participants will not be considered for awards.
Virtual run must occur between Friday March 19, 12AM to Sunday, March 21, midnight.
Virtual run participants must run a 5k (3.1 miles) either outdoors or on treadmill.
Virtual run participants will either post their run (screen shot of app, map, or picture of treadmill screen) to the Virtual Run Facebook Post or send it to our email (elyoutdoorenthusiasts@gmail.com).
Shirts will be mailed to out-of-town participants.

More Info and More Events From Ely Outdoor Enthusiasts HERE!
Discover More To Do In White Pine HERE!

GET FIT at the Bristlecone General Store
2023-03-19 12:30 - 16:00 UTC | Bristlecone General Store, 115 S. Baker Ave., Baker, NV, 89311, United States
GET FIT at the Bristlecone General Store
GET FIT: After a hike in the Confusion Range (aka Cupcake Range), eat cupcakes! Doesn’t get better than this. Meet the Bristlecone General Store at 12:30pm and then carpool to the trailhead, 20 minutes east of Baker off of Hwy 50. No snowshoes necessary.

The Sound of Music
2023-03-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-25 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-31 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-04-01 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Ely United Methodist Church, 1100 South Pioche Highway, Ely, NV, 89301, United States
The Sound of Music
The hills are alive at the Ely United Methodist Church thanks to the Ely Children’s Community Theater.

Spring production of the Sound of Music

March 24, 6:00 pm
March 25, 6:00 pm
March 31, 6:00 pm
April 1, 1:00 pm

GET LIT at the Bristlecone General Store
2023-03-26 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Bristlecone General Store, 115 S. Baker Ave., Baker, NV, 89311, United States
GET LIT at the Bristlecone General Store
GET LIT: The new book selection is: “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho, a riveting tale of adventure and self-exploration. There are copies at the store for sale or to borrow. This book will enrich your life, give you new perspectives on your purpose, strengthen your convictions and contemplate the magic of our universe.

Chamber Easter Egg Hunt
2023-04-08 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Veteran’s Memorial Park, 801 Clark Street, Ely, NV, 89301, United States
Easter Egg Hunt
Hunt for Easter Eggs at Veteran’s Park.
Saturday, April 16th, 2022
11:00 a.m. at Veteran’s Park
5 Different Age Groups Infant to 10 Years Old
FREE!!!!

GET LIT: Book Club Discussion
2023-04-23 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Bristlecone General Store, 115 S. Baker Ave., Baker, NV, 89311, United States
Get LIT: Book Club Discussion
GET LIT April 23rd, 2-4pm. Join Liz and everyone at the Bristlecone General Store in Baker for the discussion of The Pyrocene by Stepehen J. Pyne. The Pyrocene tells the story of what happened whena fire-wielding species, humanity, met an especially fire-receptive time in Earth’s history.

Dirt, Boss Shop Cat, Remembrance Day
2023-05-28 | Nevada Northern Railway, 1100 Avenue A, Ely, NV, 89301, United States
Dirt, Boss Shop Cat, Remembrance Day
From the desk of the Nevada Northern Railway:

Dirt, our beloved shop cat, passed away on January 10th. The outpouring of support that we have received has been overwhelming and incredible.

We knew he was beloved, not only by us, but also by people around the world. Our Facebook post that announced his passing has reached nearly 2 million people. Phenomenal! Because of this outpouring of support, I would like to make two announcements.

The first is that we will be honoring Dirt, Boss Shop Cat, on the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend, May 28th. Secondly, we have hired a sculptor to create two life-size bronzes of Dirt.

We plan to unveil Dirt’s statue and headstone on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at 10:00 am. We will be operating two trains that day: the first one is 11:30 am (for tickets: shorturl.at/amKLS), the second train is at 2:00 pm (for tickets: shorturl.at/sAD08). Included in the ticket price are guided tours of Dirt’s home our machine shop and engine house building.

Because of all of the interest and support, the museum is committed to having two bronze statues made. One statue and a gravestone will be over his burial place. This is near the East Ely Depot where he can look out over the train yard and watch all of our activities. The second statue will be displayed in the engine house where he was born at the Nevada Northern Railway National Historical Landmark in Ely, Nevada. If you would like to contribute to having the bronzes made, we have a special account set up for contributions. It is named Dollars for Dirt, to contribute click here: https://nnry.doubleknot.com/registration/donate.aspx…

In Dirt’s passing, he has transformed from being our Boss Shop Cat to becoming an ambassador for Heritage Railroading across the country and around the world. Dirt’s physical presence has left us, but his spirit is still with us and will be for as long steam locomotives operate.

I consider Dirt following in the paw prints of Smoky Bear. Smokey was a real bear cub that survived a forest fire. Since 1944 he has been a symbol of forest fire prevention, “Only YOU can prevent forest fires.”

I see Dirt, Boss Shop Cat, doing the same thing. Dirt will help us reach new people to explain why the preservation of our steam railroading heritage is so important and he will also be instrumental in helping us teach railroad safety to children. Dirt was and still is truly amazing. As long as the big wheels keep turning here, Dirt will be with us all. It’s a tall order, but then again, who knew that the runt of the litter, a little orange and white ball of fur would become such a colossus in the world of heritage railroading!

I hope you can join us on May 28th, and we look forward to having you join us in celebrating the life of Dirt, the Boss Shop Cat. We will try to livestream the event for those of you who can’t make it.

We will continue to carry Dirt items in our gift shop. Some items are currently out of stock by are on order. Access our online gift shop here shorturl.at/eBY24

White Pine Coyotes Desert Race
2023-06-03 08:00 - 15:00 UTC | Ely, NV, 89301, United States
White Pine Coyotes Desert Race
A date to #RideElyNV! White Pine County is dirt bike friendly
The White Pine Coyotes will be having their Desert Race on June 3rd.
Specific location TBA but we’ll see you here in White Pine for Eastern Nevada’s Desert Race.

Snake Valley Farmers Market
2023-06-03 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Baker Community Church Pavilion, 315 Saval Ave., Baker, NV, 89311, United States
Snake Valley Farmers Market
Come join us at the market located at the Baker Community Church Pavilion, and discover what our local gardeners, artisans, bakers, photographers, coffee roasters have to offer.

Ely Amateur (WPGC)
2023-06-03 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | White Pine Golf Course, 151 N. Golf Course Drive, Ely, NV, 89301, United States
Ely Amateur (White Pine Golf Course)
Format: Individual Gross & Net
See Randy Long, PGA, for details
151 North Golf Course Drive
Ely, NV 89301
Phone: 775-289-4095
Fax: 775-289-7813
rlong@whitepinecountynv.gov
