Special Events

• Bierman Family Aquatic Center

Pool Passes

Day Passes....................$4.00 (2-61yrs)

                   .....................$2.00 (62+/Military)

                   .....................$2.00 (Non swimmer fee)

                   ......................FREE (under 2 yrs)

Evening Rates - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

                    .....................$2.00 (2-61yrs)

                    .....................$1.00 (62+/Millitary)

                    .....................$1.00 non-swimmers

 

Season Passes

                   .....................$50 Resident individual

                   .....................$80 Non-resident infividual

                   .....................$100 Resident family of four

                   .....................$130 Non-resident family of four

     *Family passes include up to 4 immediate family members that reside in the same household, additional family members can be added for $15.

     *Identification required to prove residency

Group Rates

$2.00 per person for groups with 50 or more peple.

*Must be pre-arranged through the Parks & Recreation Office

Party Rates/Pool Rental

1-50 people.....................$125.00/hr

51-75 people....................$150.00/hr

76-100 people..................$175.00/hr

101-capacity.....................$1.00 per person per hour

Punch Pass

$70.00 for 20 visitis

ADULT TENNIS LESSONS

DATE: Wednesday: May 24, May 31, June 7 and June 14

AGES: 18+

COST: $20.00

 WHERE: MHS Tennis Courts

Limit 6 – Must pre-register

FUN IN THE SUN CAMP FOR KIDS WITH DISABILITIES

DATE: Every Tuesday from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. throughout the summer

COST: FREE unless there is a special field trip planned

The “Fun In the Sun Summer Program for Kids with Disabilities” aims to provide school age children with disabilities a fun, safe, and social learning environment while being active in the outdoors. The activities that we will provide during the summer include, but are not limited to: hiking, swimming, kite flying, fishing, and team building. Each child will get the chance to develop new friendships and enhance skills they have acquired in school to lead healthy active lifestyles while having fun!

 Kelci Peterson and Andrew Seaman are studying physical education and adapted physical education at the University of Wisconsin LaCrosse. They both enjoy spending their time as coaches for LaCrosse area Special Education sports teams as well as volunteers/coordinators for the Motor Development Program for children with severe cognitive and motor disabilities through the Center of Disability, Health and Adapted Physical Activity. In an effort to combine their passions of exercising/exploring the outdoors and teaching children with disabilities, they want to gather students this coming summer to get active and have fun in the outdoors.

There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, June 6 at 6:30 at the Smith Center. This will also be a great opportunity to meet Kelci and Andrew! Any questions call Kelci at 715-218-4608 or Andrew at 715-409-9449.

TAKE A SWING!

DATES: Mondays, June 5 through July 31

AGES: 18+

WHERE: MHS Tennis Courts

JOIN AN ADULT TENNIS LEAGUE

We will be offering a league this summer for anyone 18 and older. This is a great opportunity to get out on the courts and join others for physical activity, camaraderie, friendly competition, and fun! There will be three levels: novice, intermediate, and advanced. The program coordinator will create a schedule with matches taking place on Monday evenings. If this does not work for an individual’s schedule, a better date and time can be worked out between players.

THERE WILL BE AN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING ON MAY 22, 2017 AT 6:30 P.M. AT THE SMITH CENTER. If you can’t make the meeting you can call Dawn at 715-536-7313 and let her know you are interested in playing.

DATE: Tuesday, June 13, 20 & 27 & July 11 & 18

TIME: 10:30 – 11:30

AGES: 5 & 6 year olds

COST: $20.00 includes t-shirt - $30.00 after May 31, 2017

WHERE: Lion’s Park

MUST PRE-REGISTER

T-ball is specifically designed to provide a foundation and introduction to baseball and softball that is grounded in fun, fitness and fundamentals. Your child needs to bring a glove, water bottle and a smile! We do provide helmets but would encourage parents to purchase their own and put their child’s name on it.

You must pre-register for T-ball by May 31, 2017. Any registration taken after May 31 there will be a $10.00 late fee and will not be guaranteed a t-shirt by the first game. NO registrations will be taken after June 9, 2017.

IF YOU ARE WILLING TO VOLUNTEER TO COACH THERE WILL BE A $5.00 DISCOUNT FOR COACHING. WHEN YOU ARE FILLING OUT YOUR FORM DON’T FORGET THE MARK THE BOX FOR HELPING COACH.

THANK YOU!

DATE: Wednesday, June 14, 21, 28 & July 12 & 19

TIME: 10:30 – 11:30

AGES: 3 & 4 year olds

COST: $20.00 includes t-shirt - $30.00 after May 31, 2017

WHERE: Lion’s Park

MUST PRE-REGISTER

Starter T-ball is specifically designed to provide a foundation and introduction to baseball and softball that is grounded in fun, fitness and fundamentals. Your child needs to bring a glove, water bottle and a smile! We do provide helmets but would encourage parents to purchase their own and put their child’s name on it.

You must pre-register for Starter T-ball by May 31, 2017. Any registration taken after May 31 there will be a $10.00 late fee and will not be guaranteed a t-shirt by the first game. NO registrations will be taken after June 9, 2017.

IF YOU ARE WILLING TO VOLUNTEER TO COACH THERE WILL BE A $5.00 DISCOUNT FOR COACHING. WHEN YOU ARE FILLING OUT YOUR FORM DON’T FORGET THE MARK THE BOX FOR HELPING COACH.

THANK YOU!

Lobster Crawl Fun Run/Walk Registration

Lobster Crawl Registration Form

DATE/COST/LOCATION: Thursday, June 15 – Riverside Park - $6.00

Thursday, July 27 – Prairie Trails - $7.00

Thursday, August 17 – Riverbend Trail (meet behind Weinbrenners) - $5.00

TIME: 10:30 – 11:30

AGES: 4, 5 & 6

 Min. 5 – Max 15

Pre-registration is required – (if you are doing all three, you will have to register for all three separately, make sure you write down the dates you are registering for – example: Nature Nuts/June 15 and the cost)

June 15 @ Riverside – Wear your tennis shoes – we will be walking the trail and collecting and gathering the wonders of nature. Who knows, maybe we will even see some small creatures running about! After the hike is complete we will be making our very own bird feeder to take home! If the weathers nice bring your lunches and enjoy a picnic in the park!

July 27 @ Prairie Trails – Wear your tennis shoes – we will be crossing the big bridge and head out on the trails next to the water. We will be collecting sticks and leaves to make our very own bird house to take home!

August 17 – Wear your tennis shoes – we will be heading out on the Thrivent Trail that is connected to the Riverbend Trail. On this exciting hike we will be watching for animal tracks, birds and who know maybe we will even see a deer! We will also be collecting sticks to make our Nature Picture Frame!

DON’T FORGET TO DRESS ACCORDING TO THE WEATHER, COULD START OUT A LITTLE CHILLY IN THE MORNING.

FISHING CLUB

All Ages Welcome

Time: 9:00 - 10:30

Fee: $12.00

Dates and Locations:

Friday, June 16 - Prairie Trails

Friday, July 14 - Ott's Park

Friday, August 11 - Prairie Trails

Spend Friday mornings with the Merrill Park and Recreation doing some fishing and soaking up some sun! This program will run once a month and we will teach you casting, how to put on bait and untangling your lines. The Merrill park and REcreation does have some fishing poles that you can u se or you can bring your own. You can bring your own tackle and we will provide the bait. Pre-registration is required.

AGES: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

DATES:  Thursday, June 15 and Monday, July 17

TIME: 9:30 – 12:30 noon

LOCATION: Sportsman Club, Merrill – Meet at the Smith Center at 9:00, we will be taking a bus there with all the kids, parents are welcome to ride along or drive themselves.

 FEE: FREE includes lunch and a t-shirt

MIN. 10 – MAX 20

 YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM AND YOU ARE ALLOWED TO REGISTER IN ONLY ONE OF THE BADGES AND BULLSEYE SESSIONS.

Badges and Bulls Eye is a program designed to teach kids archery. This program get kids active in a fun and unique manner. Archery teaches kids discipline, safety, and patience all while having fun and interacting with our local police officers.

This program is made possible through a GRANT by the COPS and KIDS FOUNDATION.

The Cops and Kids Foundation was created to help bring law enforcement agencies together with the community they serve. We are here to provide police department with the means to make the connection between officers and the people. These programs are a great way to break down barriers and teach police officers and citizens to trust and depend on each other.

A HUGE thank you to the local businesses that have helped make this program FREE of charge to our children in the community.

PLEASE USE A BADGES AND BULLS EYE REGISTRATION FORM FOR THIS PROGRAM

AGES: 2, 3, 4 & 5

DATES:  Monday, June 19

TIME: 10:00 – 11:00

LOCATION: Smith Center

 FEE: $10.00

MIN. 5 – MAX 20

 YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM

Superhero’s rule!!! Little ones will become their own “Superhero” in this class. We will be making capes, superhero shields, nametags  and masks. After becoming a “Superhero” we will decorate and eat our own special cupcake along with some superhero juice! You don’t want to miss out on the fun!

DATES/TIMES: June 19-22 (June 23 as rain date) 10:30 – 11:30

July 10-13 (July 14 as rain date) 10:30 – 11:30

AGES: 10 – 15 years old

COST: $20.00 per week or $35.00 for both weeks

 WHERE: MHS Tennis Courts

Limit 12 – Must pre-register

This is a program designed for youth that have experience playing tennis. It will not be lessons or direct instruction, but will instead consist of games, competitions, and mini-tournaments 

 DATE: THURSDAY, JUNE 22 & 29 & JULY 6 & 13

TIME: 10:00 – 10:30 A.M.

PLACE: SMITH CENTER

MUST PRE-REGISTER

A place where your child can develop learning skills through music and motor skills. Your child will use his/her social skills to make new friends and be introduced to structured activities. Children sing, play rhythm instruments and move to the beat. This is a great program for your child to meet and make new friends!

AGES: 7, 8, 9 & 10

DATES AND LOCATION:

Friday, June 23 (rain date June 30) – MARC

Friday, July 21 (rain date July 28) – boat landing at Council Grounds – canoeing

Friday, August 18 (rain date August 25) - MARC

TIME: 10:00 – 2:00 p.m.

 FEE: $40.00 for all three sessions – pack a lunch and bring a waterbottle

YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS CAMP.

MIN. 5 – MAX 10

This half day of Outdoor Adventure Camp will focus on different outdoor recreation activities. Campers will explore the nature preserve by canoeing, hiking, hunting for hidden treasures, cooking over a campfire, learning about different plants and building an outdoor hut in the woods. Each day different activities are planned for the kids. Each camper needs to bring a lunch and water bottle with his/her name on it.

On Friday, July 21, weather permitting, the Young Explorers will be canoeing from Council Grounds (If you are dropping your child at the boat landing you will need a sticker to get into Council Grounds, if you don’t talk to the leader about having your child catch a ride with someone else to get in.) to Boy Scout Island for lunch and exploring. If they want to bring their own life jackets they could do that otherwise they will have to wear one we provide for them. Every person has to have a lifejacket on when in the canoes.

On Friday, August 18, we will be providing lunch for the kids, they will be learning how to build a fire and cook their food over the fire.

SOCCER CAMP

Ages: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Time: 10:00 - 12:00 noon at the MARC by the soccer fields

FEE $20.00 includes t-shirt

Dates: June 26, 27, 28, 29 and rain date June 30

Our camp is a high energy instructional camp that will insure that all participants learn or enhance the necessary skills to be a better soccer player. Led by competent and skilled instructors, our camp enables the player to grow in their journey as a soccer player will maintaining the idea of fun. Your must pre-register for this program.

DATE: 1^ST CLASS – MONDAY, JUNE 26

2^ND CLASS – MONDAY, AUGUST 14

TIME: AGES 3 – 5 WITH PARENT – 9:00 – 10:30

GRADES K – 5 – 10:45 – 12:15

COST: $18.00 PER CLASS

WHERE: SMITH CENTER

MUST PRE-REGISTER – LIMIT 5 EACH CLASS

Have you always wanted to make a special stepping stone? Join us for a fun and creative adventure in the world of outdoor design! Learn how to mix cement and place it in a special mold. Let your imagination run wild and create a beautiful masterpiece by making your handprint and arranging colorful stones, glass or other embellishments in your stone. Stepping stones can be used indoors or outdoors. Cure time is approximately one week. Don’t forget your paint shirt!

DATE: 1^ST CLASS – TUESDAY, JUNE 27

2^ND CLASS – WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16

TIME: AGES 3 – 5 (MUST HAVE PARENT/GUARDIAN AT CLASS)

AGES 6 through 12

COST: $6.00 PER CLASS

WHERE: SMITH CENTER

MUST PRE-REGISTER – LIMIT 12 EACH CLASS

The Merrill Park and Recreation Department will be offering this unique program to kids           ages 3 – 12. Younger kids must have a parent/guardian at the class with them to help build and create their robots. We will be building robots of all different shapes, sizes and all different materials. We will be using toilet paper rolls, boxes – small ones and bigger ones, paper towel tubes, buttons, plastic cups, spice containers, and etc. We will be collecting recyclable materials, but if there is something you want your robot to have feel free to bring in some items. We will provide glue and tape to put your robots together. Bring your imagination and be ready to build!

 The Dancing Horses Theatre Bus Trip

The Dancing Horses Theatre presents an enchanting Vegas-style performance unparalleled anywhere else. From the moment the show opens until the finale, the audience of all ages sits spellbound, applauding each equine performer and trainer, exclaiming  in wonder, chuckling at the humor and even wiping the occasional tear when a moment of connection touches a heart string. The show concludes with the Dancing Waters, which feature hundreds of water jets that are choreographed to music and present in a brilliant kaleidoscope of changing colors.

Only 53 seats available - As of March 8 there are only 20 seats left!

Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Time: Lamers Bus leaves the Smith Center at 6:30 a.m. and will return around 7:00 p.m.

Cost: $74.00 adult and $68.00 child - includes Exotic Bird Show, Country Wagon Ride, Baby Barn, Dinner and The Dancing Horse Show.

Food & drink allowed on bus

***We will be stopping on the way home at a fast food restaurant to grab a bite to eat, this is not included in the cost***

***Anyone under the age of 18 must have a responsible adult with them***

AGES: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

DATES:  Wednesday, June 28, Thursday, July 27 and Wednesday, July 9 (this date is only for Special Needs Children)

TIME: 9:30 – 12:00 noon – Meet at the Smith Center and we will take a bus to the location for fishing.

LOCATION: TBD

 FEE: FREE includes lunch and a t-shirt

MIN. 10 – MAX 20

 YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM AND YOU ARE ALLOWED TO REGISTER IN ONLY ONE OF THE COPS AND BOBBERS SESSIONS. JULY 9^TH SESSION IS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN.

This program is designed to teach kids fishing. The goal of Cops & Bobbers is to get kids hooked on fishing rather than drugs and crime, and show cops in a positive friendly manner.

This program is made possible through a GRANT by the COPS and KIDS FOUNDATION.

The Cops and Kids Foundation was created to help bring law enforcement agencies together with the community they serve. We are here to provide the police department with the means to make the connection between officers and the people. These programs are a great way to break down barriers and teach police officers and citizens to trust and depend on each other.

A HUGE thank you to the local businesses that have helped make this program FREE of charge to our children in the community.

PLEASE USE THE COPS AND BOBBERS R

AGES: 2, 3, 4 & 5

DATES:  Monday, July 10

TIME: 10:00 – 11:00

LOCATION: Smith Center

 FEE: $10.00

MIN. 5 – MAX 20

 YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM

Become a Princess!! Be prepared to go home with everything you will need to become a princess. We will be making crowns, a necklace, a “magical” wand and our very own personalized place mat! We encourage all our young princesses to dress up in your best princess dress! When we are finished making everything we will need to become a princess we will sit down and enjoy some “tea” and a snack! You don’t want to miss out on this fun class for your little ones!

EGISTERATION FORM FOR THIS PROGRAM.

Milwaukee Zoo Bus Trip

The Merrill Park and Recreation Department will be loading the bus to head to the zoo! As one of the      country’s finest zoological attractions, the Milwaukee County Zoo will educate, entertain and inspire you! The zoo is a place where everyone can laugh and learn - it’s a place to be amazed and inspired - a place where nature and wonder meet. This year will be filled with special activities and fun as the Milwaukee County Zoo celebrates its 125th anniversary! The Zoo has a long and rich history beginning with its inception in 1892.

Only 53 seats available

Date: Thursday, July 20, 2017

 Time: Lamers Bus will leave the Smith Center at 7:00 a.m. and return around 7:00 p.m.

Cost: $36.00 adults and $34.00 kids 3 - 12

 Food & drink allowed on bus

***We will be stopping on the way home at a fast food restaurant to grab a bite to eat, this is not included in the cost***

***Anyone under the age of 18 must have a responsible adult with them***

DATE: Tuesday, July 25, August 1, 8 & 15

TIME: 10:00 – 10:30

AGES: 4, 5 & 6

COST: $10:00

 WHERE: Lion’s Park

Min. 5 – Max 25

This 4 week program will feature expert faculty who will teach mini-camps in different sports. Each week will be a different sport. Kids In Motion will be held at Lion’s Park. If it is raining the program will be moved out to the Smith Center in the Arena. Pre-registration is required.

 DATE: TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2017

TIME: 5:30 – 7:30 P.M.

PLACE: NORMAL PARK

Mark your calendars for the 5^th Annual Community Night Out sponsored by the Merrill Police Department and Merrill Fire Department. Come out and enjoy an educational and fun night. Many different businesses will be there showcasing their business.

Milwaukee Brewers Bus Trip

Brewers vs St. Louis Cardinals

Take me out to the ball game……...

Let the Merrill Park and Recreation Department take you out to the ball game on Thursday, August 3, 2017. We have great tickets for a great price!

Date: Thursday, August 3, 2017

Time: Lamers Bus will leave the Smith Center at 7:45 a.m.

Cost: $62.00 - only 48 tickets

Seats: Field In Field Seats, section 111 starting with row 21 - row 26 - right down the first base line.

 Food & drink allowed on bus

***We will be stopping on the way home at a fast food restaurant to grab a bite to eat, this is not included in the cost***

***Anyone under the age of 18 must have a responsible adult with them***

LaCrosse Queen Cruise Bus Trip - Bus is Full

All Aboard! The Merrill Park and Recreation Department invites you to join them on a three hour cruise on the most scenic stretches of the upper Mississippi River. Sit back and enjoy the narrated tour as they point out wildlife and historical points of interest. The river cruise includes one of the oldest railroad swing   bridges still in operation today.

Only 53 seats available

Date: Thursday, August 24, 2017

Time: Lamers Bus leaves the Smith Center at 6:15 a.m.

Cost: $61.00 includes three hour cruise and a served buffet-style dinner including chef carved baked ham and Swedish meatballs,

Food & drink allowed on bus

***We will be stopping on the way home at a fast food restaurant to grab a bite to eat, this is not included in the cost***

***Anyone under the age of 18 must have a responsible adult with them***

 Door County Trolley Tour Bus Trip

 

The Merrill Park and Recreation Department will be loading the bus at the Smith Center to head over to Door County, hop on a trolley to spend  a fun filled day doing some wine tasting, taking a tour of Boyton Chapel in     Bailey’s Harbor, lunch at the English Restaurant, guided tour of Eagle Bluff Lighthouse and going atop 225 ft. Limestone Bluffs  to see fall colors. Before heading home we will make a stop in Fish Creek to do a little shopping. We will head back on the bus at 3:30.

Only 53 seats available

Date: Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Time: Lamers Bus leaves the Smith Center at 6:00 a.m. and will return around 7:00 p.m.

Cost: $87.00 includes everything.

Food & drink allowed on bus

***We will be stopping on the way home at a fast food restaurant to grab a bite to eat, this is not included in the cost***

***Anyone under the age of 18 must have a responsible adult with them***

DATE: Saturday, August 5

TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

COST: FREE admission to public

 WHERE: Normal Park

The Merrill Park and Recreation Department and Lincoln Lanes will partner up together again this year for the 4^th Annual Art & Craft Festival at Normal Park. We will be looking for vendors to sell their craft items and also for some food vendors again this year. Applications will be available on line after March 2017, or you will also be able to pick them up in the office at the Smith Center. This event is FREE to the public.

This year “FILL THE GAZEBO” will also take place on Saturday, August 5.

GRADES AND TIME: 2^nd and 3^rd grade – 6:00 p.m.

4^th and 5^th grade – 7:00 p.m.

DATES:  Monday, July 31, Wednesday, August   2

Tuesday, August 8 – Final Registration. ONLY 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Smith Center

 FEE: $20.00 includes t-shirt

COACHES MEETING: Thursday, August 17 at 7:00 p.m. All coaches are required to have someone from their coaching staff there. Equipment and we will be going over the rules.

  YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM

Flag Football skill evaluation and registration will take place as noted above. There will be a $10.00 late fee for anyone who signs up after Tuesday, August 8 after the final registration is complete. NO registration will be accepted after Friday, August 11 – NO EXCEPTIONS.  If you will be out of town the 3 days of tryouts please sign up ahead of time. All evaluations and registrations will take place at the Smith Center. All kids will be assigned to a team.

If you are interested in coaching call Dawn at 715-536-7313. Coaches will receive a $5.00 discount.

We are also looking for refs, so if you know of someone who would be interested have them call Dawn at 715-536-7313.

 

 GREEN BAY PACKERS YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP

DATE: Saturday, August 12, 2017

AGES: 6 - 14 boys and girls

TIME: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

LOCATION: MARC (if raining it will be held indoors)

COST: $50.00 per child, each child will receive a camp t-shirt

NON-CONTACT INSTRUCTION

USAFB COACHES: Camps are led by professional, USA Football Certified coaches with High School, College or professional coaching backgrounds.

PACKERS ALUMNI HEROES: NFL Alumni Heroes provide supplemental instruction. These are former players, fathers and family men that played the world’s ultimate team sport at the highest level. They join us because they love teaching kids through football.

Learn to run, throw, catch, defend, form block, form tackle and explode out of a stance with proper technique and improved speed. 

8 areas of concentration:

1. Health & Behavior

2. The V5 Life Skills

3. Skill Development

4. Big 6 Drill Imperatives

5. Small Space Games

6. Big Football Friday

7. USA Football Heads Up

8. Making Instruction Fun

 

FIRST 100 KIDS REGISTERED WILL BE ACCEPTED INTO THE CAMP!     SIGN UP EARLY! MUST PRE-REGISTER AT THE MERRILL PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.

AGES: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

DATES:  Tuesday, August 22

TIME: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Lincoln Lanes

 FEE: FREE includes snack and t-shirt

MIN. 10 – MAX 30

 YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM

Gutter Busters is designed to teach kids bowling. The idea is to challenge kids and teach them the meaning of sportsmanship, integrity, and respect for others. Bowling is a relatively inexpensive and widely available activity that provides kids with a positive alternative to getting in trouble.

This program is made possible through a GRANT by the COPS and KIDS FOUNDATION.

The Cops and Kids Foundation was created to help bring law enforcement agencies together with the community they serve. We are here to provide the police department with the means to make the connection between officers and the people. These programs are a great way to break down barriers and teach police officers and citizens to trust and depend on each other.

A HUGE thank you to the local businesses that have helped make this program FREE of charge to our children in the community.

PLEASE USE THE GUTTER BUSTERS REGISTRATION FORM FOR THIS PROGRAM

 Colorama Bike Tour

AGES: All Ages welcome

DATE: Saturday, September 23rd, 2017

TIME: Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and ride begins at 9:30 a.m.

COST: $25.00 until September 16, $27 after September 16. No shirt for any registration after September 16

LOCATION: Kitchenette Park

COURSE: 10, 30 or 50 mile ride.

Refreshments provided at rest stops. A lunch is provided for all riders after the ride.

GRADES: 6, 7 & 8

TIME: 6:00 – 9:00 P.M.

LOCATION: SMITH CENTER

COST: $8.00 PER PERSON

DATE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

The 5^th Quarter is designed for youth in grades 6, 7 & 8. The Smith Center arena is full of inflatables for the youth plus a DJ for some dancing. Merrill Youth Hockey will have their concession stand open plus will be offering FREE popcorn. 5^th Quarters provide a positive environment for our youth, and an opportunity to socialize with many of their peers.

DRESS CODE: No student shall be permitted to wear any clothing that contains pictures and/or writing referring to alcoholic beverage, tobacco products, sexual references or innuendoes, profanity, illegal drugs and/or gangs. Students who do will be asked to turn their shirt inside out. Students who are wearing tank tops, halters or half shirts must wear them with a blouse, shirt, sweater or dress. There will be no skin exposed between bottom of shirt and top of pants/waistband. Students dressed inappropriately will be asked to leave.

PARENTS: In order for our 5^th Quarters to be successful and to keep the cost down for the kids we NEED parents to VOLUNTEER! If we have to pay people to help chaperone this will increase the cost for every child. We need at least 15 parents to come and volunteer their time to help watch the children on the inflatables. We have brought in more inflatables for the kids but if we don’t have parents to help chaperone the inflatables we are unable to use them. Every inflatable needs at least 2 parents and some require 3 to ensure the safety of the kids. If you are willing to volunteer please call Dawn at 715-536-7313.

DANCE RULES: Appropriate physical contact only! Sexually suggestive dancing will not be tolerated. If the behavior looks questionable, it will be stopped. Lewd dancing (grinding) will result in student and/or couple being asked to leave the dance floor for a 10 minute break and after the second infraction being asked to leave the event. No straddling legs, no bending over, no grinding, no inappropriate touching, no “making out” (no overt and/or prolonged public display of affection), break dancing must be performed safely, both feet on the floor. Hands on waists or shoulders only! If inappropriate dancing continues after one warning, the lights will be turned on and /or music changed as a collective warning for everyone.

 

10th Annual Lincoln Lager Barleyfest

Date: Saturday, October 7th, 2017

Time: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location: Smith Center

Cost: $25 advance $30 door

Join us for Wisconsin's premier craft beer tasting festival right here in Merrill. We will have over 50 breweries offering over 150 different types of craft beer, wines, and specialty sodas. We will also have gourmet food booths for your sampling pleasure as well. Life music, prize giveaways, big screen TV with College Football. . . what more could you ask for - all for one price! Visit our website for more informaiton http://www.llbarleyfest.com or you can "like" us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/Barleyfest/ or follow us on Twitter @LLBarleyfest

 

Zumba Classes

• Date: Every thursday Morning starting Sept. 10
• Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
• Place: Smith Center
• Fee: $4.00 per class - no pre-registration necessary
• Zumba classes will be offered at the Smith Center every Thursday Morning at 9:00 a.m. Zumba is a Latin-inspired cardio based dance fitness class for all ages and fitness levels. No dance experience is necessary. Come and exercise in a healthy, fun, party-ike environment to Latin & international music which keeps you moving as you tone your body. It's one full hour of energized fun! Classes are taught by Brenda  Black. Everyone is welcome and no pre-registration is required.

Park Rental

Park reservations will be taken starting on Jan. 3, 2017 and will be as follows:

Kitchenette Park
$65.00 rental fee plus a $50.00 security deposit for residents. $75.00 rental fee plus a $50.00 security deposit for non-residents.

Ott's Park, Riverside Park, Stange Park
$55.00 rental fee plus a $50.00 security deposit for residents. $65.00 rental fee plus a $50.00 security deposit for non-residents.

NEW - Normal Park
$55.00 rental fee plus a $50.00 security deposit for residents. $65.00 rental fee plus a $50.00 security deposit for non-residents.

 

• Email Addresses: If you want to receive updates on events and happenings at the Merrill Park and Recreation Department and the Smith Center email your email address and you will be put on a list to have all updates and information sent to you.