Hi folks<\/p>\n
This month we will meet on June 9th<\/sup> at 4pm at the Ely Community Center to hear Andrea Strom from Ely\u2019s Brainstorm Bakery on Sheridan St. thinking about sustainability for her business, and Steve Piragis on his long experience with solar power in Ely.<\/p>\n Here is some background from Andrea and Brian https:\/\/brainstormbakery.com\/pages\/about-crapola<\/a> or watch their video at https:\/\/www.northernnewsnow.com\/2022\/06\/13\/local-exchange-ely-couple-serves-homemade-granola-with-side-smiles\/<\/a>. Well what would you call apple cranberry granola? We will hear how they make sustainable choices in their business.<\/p>\n Like Andrea, Steve Piragis needs little introduction to Elyites. But, of course, there is a web page that tells the back story and has more info than many of us know. https:\/\/www.piragis.com\/home\/about-us.html<\/a>. \u00a0Nancy and Steve started Piragis Northwood\u2019s store in 1979. They were early adopters of solar and heat pumps both at the store and their home. Some years ago Steve was part of a group trying to centralize power and heat in Ely with the same goals we still have \u2013 to reduce costs, increase efficiency and decrease the CO2 we emit.<\/p>\n You can hear the full story on Tuesday May 12th<\/sup>, 4pm at the Ely Community Center, or by zoom. All are welcome. Here is the zoom link:<\/p>\n Topic: Ely Climate Group meeting with Andrea Strom and Steve Piragis<\/em><\/p>\n Time: Jun 9, 2026 04:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)<\/em><\/p>\n https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/85110267594?pwd=7BorHWJ8cbt1wAhbFsySJFwkwJvG6w.1<\/em><\/p>\n