Youth Night in Merrill

Youth Night is coming to Merrill Senior High on Saturday, September 13!
Enjoy a free night of live music with Rhett Walker, Stephen Barker Liles, Mackenzie Phillips, and Belle Isle & Cline — plus free food, fun, and encouragement for all students. RSVP here now !

Hillside Alive

Hillside Alive is back in Merrill! Featuring two free family-friendly events: a live outdoor concert with Adelaide at Normal Park on Saturday, September 6 at 2 PM, and a special worship service at Hillside Church on Sunday, September 7 at 10 AM. There’s much more. Click here to get all the details.

89Q Hope in the Park Dance Contest

89Q invites you to submit your Forrest Frank “Your Ways Better” dance video for a chance to participate in a group stage dance with 89Q’s Garrett Michaels at Hope in the Park! You could be one of a few lucky listeners to join us on stage to celebrate God’s love and joy. Just post a video of yourself doing the Forrest Frank “Your Way's Better” dance to your social media using the hashtag #89QHopeIsHere. We’ll contact you if your video is one of the eight chosen!

Need Senior Photos?

A Stevens Point business owner is coordinating free senior photos, yearbooks and caps and gowns for incoming Stevens Point seniors who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford it. All she needs now are the seniors! Here’s her information.


Hearts of Hope Children's Sock Drive

While you’re shopping with your family, pick up new pairs of socks of any size and then drop them off at the 89Q Studios, Monday through Friday between 8am and 3pm. The deadline for drop off is Friday August 15th. Thank you!

Summer at Mead

All ages will enjoy these free programs departing from the Wausau Library and taking Place at The George W. Mead Wildlife area. There are 3 left this summer through the Marathon county Library. You can also drive yourself to The Mead for a repeat of the free programs on Friday.

Donate Extra Garden Goodies

Do you find yourself with extra tomatoes, zucchinis, beans, or any other fresh vegetables and fruits from your garden this season? Consider donating your extra produce to Lakeland Pantry providing the hungry with fresh, nutritious ingredients. drop off your extra produce at the Lakeland Pantry 1707 US-51, Arbor Vitae Tuesdays: 8:30am – 11:30am and Thursdays: 3:30pm – 6:00pm. Produce may also be delivered to either JJ’s Acres in Woodruff or Stoney Creek Home and Garden in Minocqua during business hours. 
For more information, please contact Lakeland Pantry via email: lakelandpantry@hyfinc.org