ACTIVITIES
MAR. 11 - 17
•Family Night Story time- March 11, 6:30 p.m., T. B. Scott Library, Merrill, info 536-7909.
•Circus INcognitus- March 11, 7 p.m., Merrill High School Auditorium, all ages will enjoy this zany and musical circus-style show, sponsored by the Merrill Concert Association. Admission is by membership card only, info, Megan Cihlar, 715-252-6295.
•Winter Band Concert - March 11, 7 p.m., Prairie River Middle School, come enjoy the music of the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade bands.
•Wisconsin State Peewee Tournament- March 13-14, MARC Smith Center, Merrill, info 536-2608.
•Cultural Art- March 15, 9:30 a.m., Lincoln County Service Center, Merrill, come and sew bags for NVON 2011 Conference, sponsored by the Home & Community Education, info, Lorene Hass, 536-8050.
•St. Patrick’s Bash- March 17, Merrill Area Community Enrichment Center, lower level of Merrill City Hall, traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal & music. call for reservations by March 12 or for more information call Jane Deau at 536-4226.
•Mobile Health Screening Unit Bone Density & Mammograms- March 15, Marshfield Clinic Merrill Center, call 1-800-397-7094 to schedule an appointment or for more information.
•2 By 2s Storytime- March 11, 10 a.m., T. B. Scott Library storyhour room, for age 2 with adult, info 536-7191.
•Family Night Storytime- March 11, 6:30 p.m., T. B. Scott Library Youth Services Dept., info 536-7191.
•1 By 1s Storytime- March 15, 10 a.m., T. B. Scott Library storyhour room, for age 1 with adult, info 536-7191.
•Preschool Storytime- March 17, 10 a.m., for ages 3, 4 & 5, T. B. Scott Library storyhour room, info 536-7191.
•Immunization Clinic- March 17, 3-6 p.m., Lincoln County Health Department, Merrill, call for appointment 536-0307.
•Open Hands Community Soup Kitchen- every Tuesday, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Merrill.
•Tomahawk Play & Learn- every Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m., Tomahawk Public Lib., info 453-9969.
•Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures- Every Fri., 8 p.m.-midnight, Dorkfather’s Cards & Comics, info 722-0070.
•Dungeons & Dragons- Every Saturday from 11 a.m., Dorkfather’s Cards & Comics, info 722-0070.
•Gentle on your Joints- aerobic exercise program, every Mon., Wed. & Fri., 9-10 a.m., Good Samaritan Rehabilitation Svcs. Bldg. (behind main hospital), Merrill, info 539-2466.
•Ott’s Garage Inc.- Merrill’s Youth Center, Fridays 6:30-10:30 p.m. & Saturdays 6:30-10 p.m., 805 E. Main St., Merrill.
•Saturday Night Magic- every Sat., 7 p.m., Dorkfather’s Cards & Comics, Merrill, info 715-722-0070.
•Warhammer 40,000- Suns., 9 a.m. thru afternoon, Dorkfather’s Comics & Games, Merrill, info 722-0070.
•Pokemon Trading Card League- every Sunday, noon-4 p.m., Dork Fathers Comics & Games, Merrill, info Mike, 715-921-0083.
•Bingo- sponsored by HAVEN, cash prizes only, every Sun., 7 p.m., Les & Jim’s, Merrill.
•Blood Collection- every Mon., noon-6:30 p.m., Good Samaritan Health Ctr. Blood Bank, Merrill, info 1-800-280-4102.
•Merrill Play & Learn- Tues., 9:30-11 a.m., Community Care Center, 401 W. Main St., Merrill, info 539-9228.
•Health Screenings- every Wed., 10-11 a.m., Good Samaritan Health Ctr. Rehab Svcs. waiting area, Merrill, info 539-5075.
MEETINGS
Mar. 11 - 17
•Gleason Memorial VFW Post 10915- Gleason, March 15, 7 p.m., Gleason Municipal Bldg.
•Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 93- Tomahawk, March 13, 7:30 p.m., clubhouse.
•American Legion Bronsted-Searl Post 93 & Aux.- Tomahawk, March 16, 7 p.m., clubhouse.
•VFW Schmitt-Manecke-Donner Post 1638- Merrill, social meeting March 17, 7 p.m., clubhouse.
•VFW Post #5729- Medford, second Thurs., 7 p.m., clubhouse.
•Dual Recovery Anonymous- 1st & 3rd Mondays, 2-3 p.m., Lincoln County Social Services Building first floor, Merrill, info 536-9807.
•Aux. #584, Fraternal Order of Eagles- first & third Mon. except holidays, info 536-7471.
•Cancer Support Group- Tomahawk, third Mon., 7 p.m., Spruce Rm., Sacred Heart Hosp., info 361-4714.
•B to B Networking- for business networking- every Thurs., 8 a.m., Murphy Insurance Group office, Merrill.
•Weight Watchers Meeting- every Thursday, 5:30-6 p.m., doors open at 5 p.m., Comfort Inn Conference Center, 1738 Comfort Dr., Tomahawk.
•AA Meeting- Thurs., 6:30 p.m., Ott’s Garage, Merrill, contact 224-2526.
•12-step recovery group- focusing on all types of addiction (food, drug, alcohol, etc.) Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ United Methodist, Merrill, info 218-1957 or 536-1241.
•Autistic Spectrum Disorders Support Group- Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m., Central Wis. Psych Services, Merrill, please call ahead 539-8080.
•AA Meeting- Fri., noon, St. Stephen’s UCC, Merrill.
•Dual Recovery Anon. 12-step meeting- Sat., noon-1 p.m., YMCA, Rhinelander, info 453-5807.
•AA/ALANON- Sat., 7:30 p.m., Christ United Methodist, Mill & 3rd Sts., Merrill, teens welcome, info 218-3787.
•TOPS Club 798- Mon. 8 a.m., Our Saviour’s Lutheran, Merrill, info Halena at 536-7096.
•TOPS 845- Tue., 5:15 p.m., Our Saviour’s Lutheran, Merrill, info 536-9362.
•Overeaters Anonymous- Tue., 5:30-7 p.m., Merrill, call 536-1241 to register.
•Alanon Meeting- Tues., 6:30 p.m., St. Stephen’s UCC, Merrill, use 2nd St. entrance, info Adrienne, 722-0125.
•HAVEN- Support Group for Victims of Domestic Abuse, info 536-9563.
•HAVEN- Children’s Domestic Abuse Support Group, info 536-9563.
•Merrill Noon Optimists- every Wed., noon-1 p.m., Eagles Club, Merrill, info at www.merrilloptimist.org.
•Weight Watchers Meeting- Wed., 12:15-12:45 p.m. & 5-5:30 p.m., doors open 30 minutes before meeting starts, Les & Jim’s Lincoln Lanes, Merrill, use back entrance.
•Medford Rotary Club- every Wed., 6:45 a.m., Pine Line Depot, Medford, info Ken Schmiege, 748-9888.
•Nicotine Anonymous Group- Wed., 6 p.m., St. John Episcopal Church, Wausau, info 715-573-4147.
CLASSES
Mar. 11 - 17
•Kids Kraft Klub- Johnson Gifts & Home Decor, Merrill, classes will be taught monthly by longtime child care provider Sharon Anderson, register at Johnson’s, info 539-2772.
•Uniquely Schotz- Louise Schotz will be teaching two adult classes in February, watch the Foto News or stop at Johnson Gifts & Home Decor, call 539-2772.
•Zumba- Mon. & Wed. 5-6 p.m., Tues. & Thurs. 12:30-1:20 p.m., Riverside Athletic, Merrill, Jane Francoeur cert. Zumba instructor, info 536-2481.
•Gentle Water Aerobics- Tues. & Thurs., 6:30-7:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Prairie River Middle School indoor pool, info 536-1387.
•Yoga Classes- Thursday, 5:30-6:45 p.m. & Tuesday, 8:15-9:15 a.m., Center for Creative Wellness, Merrill, call Gigi at 539-0000 to register.
•Body Sculpting- Thurs., 6-7 p.m., Riverside Athletic, Merrill, info 536-2481.
•Ai-Chi Water Class- Fri., 8:30-9 a.m., stretching & balancing exercises for a more relaxed body & mind, Riverside Athletic, Merrill, info 536-2481.
•Silver Sneakers Exercises- muscle strength & range of movement, Fri. & Wed., 9-9:45 a.m., Riverside Athletic, Merrill, instructors certified by Healthways, info 536-2481.
•Miniatures Painting Classes- for table top gaming, Fri. & Sun., 9 a.m.-noon, Dorkfather’s Cards & Comics, Merrill, info 722-0020.
•Yoga Classes- Sat. 9-10 a.m. & Wed. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Rivers Edge, 1505 Champagne St., Merrill, call Charmaine at 551-1844 to register.
•Arthritis Water Class- warm water class, Mon., Wed. & Fri., 10-11 a.m., Riverside Athletic, Merrill, info 536-2481, may join anytime.
•Ongoing Yoga Classes- Mon., Tue. & Wed., 6-7 p.m., Good Samaritan-Menard Ctr., Merrill, reg. req. at 539-2466.
•Water Aerobics- Mon. & Thurs., 6-7 p.m., Tues. & Thurs., 8-9 a.m., Sat. 8-9 a.m., Riverside Athletic, Merrill, variety of instructors & exercise formats, info 536-2481.
•Pilates Classes- Mon & Wed., 6:30-7:30 p.m., Riverside Athletic, Merrill, Kathy Burger, cert. instructor, info 536-2481.
•Nia Classes- dance, fitness & relaxation, Tues., 6 p.m., Circle of Joy Merrill, call 551-1970 for info & directions. For all ages & ability levels.
•Step Aerobics- Tues., 6-7 p.m., Sat., 9-10 a.m., Riverside Athletic, Merrill, info 536-2481.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
Mar. 11 - 17
•Low Vision Support Group- March 17, 11 a.m., Jenny Towers, Merrill, call 536-0311 to RSVP.
•Merrill-Go-Round Grocery Run- March 11, 8:30 a.m. & 1 p.m., Drew’s Piggly Wiggly, info 536-0311.
•Tomahawk Grocery Shopping- every Thursday, additional transportation available on Friday from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for errands, appointments, etc., call 453-5757 to register.
•Merrill Senior Center- Weekdays, coffee hour 9-10 a.m. •March 11- Zumba exercise program, 10 a.m.; "Kate’s Kids," 1 p.m. •March 12- Movie Day w/refreshments, 12:30 p.m.; Wii Open Bowling, 10 a.m. •March 15- Hand and Foot, 12 p.m. •March 16- Sheephead, 1 p.m.; Zumba exercise program, 6 p.m. •March 17- St. Patrick’s Day Party-lunch & entertainment provided, 12-2 p.m.
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS
mar. 18 - 24
•Merrill Health & Safety Committee- March 22, 5 p.m., City Hall, Merrill.
•Merrill Board of Public Works- March 24, 5 p.m., City Hall, Merrill.
•Merrill Water & Sewage Committee- March 24, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, Merrill.
•Lincoln County Planning & Zoning Committee- Mar. 11, tour at 8:30 a.m., public hearing at 10 a.m., Lincoln County Service Center, Room number 156, Merrill.
•Lincoln County Board- Mar. 16, 6-8 p.m., William Buedingen Training Room, W6147 State Road 86, Tomahawk.
•Lincoln County Developmental Disabilities Board- Mar. 17, 6 p.m., Lincoln Industries - Tomahawk Workshop.