Mercer Area Calendar

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Election Day Bake Sale 7:00 am
NWWC Rifle & Piston Ranges Open for the season 9:00 am
Homeschool Art and Music Spring 2025 at LOLA 9:30 am
Homeschool Art and Music Spring 2025 at LOLA
Apr 1 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Homeschool Art and Music Spring 2025 at LOLA @ LOLA
Homeschool Art and Music Spring 2025 LOLA Arts is excited to once again offer art and music classes for homeschooled students. Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we’re able to keep these classes…
Trails and Teacups at the Discovery Center 10:00 am
Trails and Teacups at the Discovery Center
Apr 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Trails and Teacups at the Discovery Center @ North Lakeland Discovery Center
Hit the trails and enjoy a spot of tea with a naturalist! Participants will explore the Discovery Center trails and hike (or snowshoe) approximately 3 miles on our Northern Cruise trail. Depending on conditions, we…
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Senior Midweek Mingle & Learn-Family Health Center Expands 10:00 am
Knowledge at Noon: Foraging 101 in Mercer with Jenna at NLDC 12:00 pm
Knowledge at Noon: Foraging 101 in Mercer with Jenna at NLDC
Apr 2 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Knowledge at Noon: Foraging 101 in Mercer with Jenna at NLDC @ North Lakeland Discovery Center
Join Naturalist Jenna as we take a journey through a year’s phenological calendar. Together we will explore plant and fungus species that can be foraged throughout the year in the greater Northwoods region. Additionally, participants…
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Spoon Carving 2-Day Workshop at LOLA 9:00 am
Spoon Carving 2-Day Workshop at LOLA
Apr 3 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Spoon Carving 2-Day Workshop at LOLA @ LOLA
This workshop covers all aspects of green wood spoon carving, from splitting and axing, to spoon design, carving techniques, knife grips, safety, and finishing cuts.  By the end of the two days you will have…
Acrylic Fish at LOLA 10:00 am
Acrylic Fish at LOLA
Apr 3 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Acrylic Fish at LOLA @ LOLA
Join artist Sue Schurch for a day of acrylic painting. She will have already wood-burned the outlines fish on an approximately 5.5 x 28-inch piece of reclaimed dock wood. You get to choose your color…
Cocktail & Crafts with Gina at Yukon 51 5:00 pm
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Spoon Carving 2-Day Workshop at LOLA 9:00 am
Spoon Carving 2-Day Workshop at LOLA
Apr 4 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Spoon Carving 2-Day Workshop at LOLA @ LOLA
This workshop covers all aspects of green wood spoon carving, from splitting and axing, to spoon design, carving techniques, knife grips, safety, and finishing cuts.  By the end of the two days you will have…
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Carve a Butter Spreader @ LOLA 10:00 am
Carve a Butter Spreader @ LOLA
Apr 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Carve a Butter Spreader @ LOLA @ LOLA
Ages 13 and up. Carve your own wooden butter or jam spreader. This class is an introduction to the craft of green wood carving.  We will start by practicing safety and proper knife grips.  After…
Nature Sprouts: Exploring the Senses at NLDC 10:00 am
Nature Sprouts: Exploring the Senses at NLDC
Apr 5 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Nature Sprouts: Exploring the Senses at NLDC @ North Lakeland Discovery Center
Connecting families to nature, this family-oriented program consists of interactive, sensory activities centralized around a nature theme. This month’s theme is ‘exploring the senses’ where participants will explore the five senses and learn why they…
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Senior Bingo 11:30 am
Senior Bingo
Apr 6 @ 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Doors Open 11:30 Food at Noon Bingo 1-3
AA Open Meeting 6:00 pm
AA Open Meeting
Apr 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The “Never Had It So Good” group holds twice-weekly AA meetings at the Mercer Library. Thursday night meetings are an Open Meeting and are held at 7:00 p.m. from November through April and at 7:30…
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Homeschool Art and Music Spring 2025 at LOLA 9:30 am
Homeschool Art and Music Spring 2025 at LOLA
Apr 8 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Homeschool Art and Music Spring 2025 at LOLA @ LOLA
Homeschool Art and Music Spring 2025 LOLA Arts is excited to once again offer art and music classes for homeschooled students. Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we’re able to keep these classes…
Natural Pages Reading Group: The Light Eaters by Zoe Schlanger at NLDC 5:00 pm
Natural Pages Reading Group: The Light Eaters by Zoe Schlanger at NLDC
Apr 8 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Natural Pages Reading Group: The Light Eaters by Zoe Schlanger at NLDC @ North Lakeland Discovery Center
A partnership between the Discovery Center and Koller Library, each month we will focus on a different nature-based book each month, with discussions led by either Discovery Center or library staff. Books will be available…
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Pool Tournament at Wolf’s Den April 12 & 13 9:00 am
Lakeside Yoga Stretch 9:30 am
Lakeside Yoga Stretch
Apr 12 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Lakeside Yoga Stretch is a class paced to facilitate a deeper release in the major muscle groups. It includes gentle stretches, breath work, and effective movements to increase range of motion and ease chronic pain.…
Felted Easter Rabbit Workshop with Mary Burns at NLDC 10:00 am
Felted Easter Rabbit Workshop with Mary Burns at NLDC
Apr 12 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Felted Easter Rabbit Workshop with Mary Burns at NLDC @ North Lakeland Discovery Center
Felted workshops with fiber artists Mary Burns are always a fun and educational time!  In this new workshop we will needle felt a free-standing elegant rabbit and dress it in colorful clothing. Previous needle felting…
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Pool Tournament at Wolf’s Den April 12 & 13 9:00 am
AA Open Meeting 6:00 pm
AA Open Meeting
Apr 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The “Never Had It So Good” group holds twice-weekly AA meetings at the Mercer Library. Thursday night meetings are an Open Meeting and are held at 7:00 p.m. from November through April and at 7:30…
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Memory Monday at Mercer Library 11:00 am
Memory Monday at Mercer Library
Apr 14 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
The library is seeking input on how we can help preserve, document, and display our community’s history. Join us for “Memory Mondays,” an engaging gathering where local history buffs, community enthusiasts, and curious minds come…
NWWC Monthly Membership Meeting 6:00 pm
Dusty Loons General Meeting 6:30 pm
Dusty Loons General Meeting
Apr 14 @ 6:30 pm
Dusty Loons General Meeting at Wolf’s Den at 6:30pm
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Homeschool Art and Music Spring 2025 at LOLA 9:30 am
Homeschool Art and Music Spring 2025 at LOLA
Apr 15 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Homeschool Art and Music Spring 2025 at LOLA @ LOLA
Homeschool Art and Music Spring 2025 LOLA Arts is excited to once again offer art and music classes for homeschooled students. Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we’re able to keep these classes…
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Monthly Board of Directors Meeting for Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce 8:30 am
Monthly Board of Directors Meeting for Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce
Apr 16 @ 8:30 am
Monthly Board of Directors Meeting at the Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce office.
Senior Midweek Mingle & Learn-Pickleball 101 10:00 am
NWWC Open Trap Begins 5:00 pm
NWWC Open Trap Begins
Apr 16 @ 5:00 pm
Open Trap begins at 5pm at NWWC Range, every week into September (weather permitting).  All are welcome.
Salamander Survey Hike with Naturalist Hannah at NLDC 5:00 pm
Salamander Survey Hike with Naturalist Hannah at NLDC
Apr 16 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Salamander Survey Hike with Naturalist Hannah at NLDC @ North Lakeland Discovery Center
Join Naturalist Hannah on the NLDC trails to look for salamanders and other amphibians! On this family-friendly hike, we’ll search under logs and leaf litter for these cryptic creatures, and take a look in some…
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Lakeside Yoga Stretch at NLDC 9:30 am
Lakeside Yoga Stretch at NLDC
Apr 19 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Lakeside Yoga Stretch is a class paced to facilitate a deeper release in the major muscle groups. It includes gentle stretches, breath work, and effective movements to increase range of motion and ease chronic pain.…
2025 Earth Day Fair at The Library 10:00 am
2025 Earth Day Fair at The Library
Apr 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Mercer Public Library will host its 7th annual Earth Day Fair on Saturday, April 19th at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event will include activities, information from local organizations and businesses, recycling collection, refreshments, door…
Animal Spotlight Hour: Owls at NLDC 10:30 am
Animal Spotlight Hour: Owls at NLDC
Apr 19 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Animal Spotlight Hour: Owls at NLDC @ North Lakeland Discovery Center
Learn from a Discovery Center Naturalist as we explore the amazing creatures found in our own backyards! For this month’s Animal Spotlight we will explore the amazing birds of prey of the night, owls! These…
2nd Annual Water Walk 12:00 pm
2nd Annual Water Walk
Apr 19 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
2nd Annual Water Walk @ Mercer Library
2nd Annual Water Walk When: Saturday April 19, 2025 immediately following the Fair Where: Mercer Public Library, 2648W Margaret Street What: Join the 2nd Annual Water Walk, sponsored by the Mercer United Methodist Church to raise awareness and…
Northwoods Land Trust Guided Hike in Town of Sherman 1:00 pm
Northwoods Land Trust Guided Hike in Town of Sherman
Apr 19 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Northwoods Land Trust Guided Hike When: Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 1pm-3pm Where: Beaver Creek Hemlocks Conservation Area is located along Hwy. 182 in the Town of Sherman, Iron County, south of the Turtle Flambeau Flowage. There…
StoryWalk ® Trail Program: Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms at NLDC 1:00 pm
StoryWalk ® Trail Program: Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms at NLDC
Apr 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
StoryWalk ® Trail Program: Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms at NLDC @ North Lakeland Discovery Center
Join a Discovery Center Naturalist as we reveal this month’s book Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms by Julia Rawlinson. In this fun story, Fletcher enjoys the sunny weather and the warmth of spring. But when…
Chuck and Kelly’s Acoustic Duo at Liberty Way 7:00 pm
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AA Open Meeting 6:00 pm
AA Open Meeting
Apr 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The “Never Had It So Good” group holds twice-weekly AA meetings at the Mercer Library. Thursday night meetings are an Open Meeting and are held at 7:00 p.m. from November through April and at 7:30…
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Senior Coffee 8:00 am
Senior Coffee
Apr 22 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
 
Earth Day Hike at Catherine Wolter Wilderness with Naturalist Jenna 10:00 am
Earth Day Hike at Catherine Wolter Wilderness with Naturalist Jenna
Apr 22 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Earth Day Hike at Catherine Wolter Wilderness with Naturalist Jenna @ North Lakeland Discovery Center
Celebrate Earth Day with the Discovery Center through Catherine Wolter Wilderness!  Featuring 15 lakes and ponds, this Nature Conservancy property is considered an important travel corridor for wildlife between NH-AL State Forest & the Ottawa…
Naturally Made: Celebrating Trees at NLDC 4:30 pm
Naturally Made: Celebrating Trees at NLDC
Apr 22 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Naturally Made: Celebrating Trees at NLDC @ North Lakeland Discovery Center
Join Discovery Center Naturalists Licia & Jenna as we celebrate Northwoods trees while being creative and make handmade products for the home!  We will make tree inspired candles, Forest Chai Tea, pine needle salve, cedar…
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NLDC Woods & Water Conference 9:00 am
NLDC Woods & Water Conference
Apr 25 @ 9:00 am
North Lakeland Woods & Water Conference Join us for a gathering centered on partnerships and collaboration. Lets celebrate water, explore solutions, and stay informed about the science and research related to our Northwoods and treasured…
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Lakeside Yoga Stretch at NLDC 9:30 am
Lakeside Yoga Stretch at NLDC
Apr 26 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Lakeside Yoga Stretch is a class paced to facilitate a deeper release in the major muscle groups. It includes gentle stretches, breath work, and effective movements to increase range of motion and ease chronic pain.…
Animal Adaptations Family Hike at NLDC 11:30 am
Animal Adaptations Family Hike at NLDC
Apr 26 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Animal Adaptations Family Hike at NLDC @ North Lakeland Discovery Center
Join Naturalist Jenna Richardson and Steve Miller on a family-oriented hike exploring the amazing adaptations of Northwoods wildlife. The program will begin with an exciting show-and-tell of animal artifacts and will end with a short…
Spring Raffle – Mercer Dusty Loons ATV Club at Opies Time Out 12:00 pm
Spring Raffle – Mercer Dusty Loons ATV Club at Opies Time Out
Apr 26 @ 12:00 pm
Spring Raffle – Mercer dusty Loons ATV Club at Opie’s Time Out, Gile. More info to come.
NWWC Range clean Up Day 1:00 pm
NWWC Range clean Up Day
Apr 26 @ 1:00 pm
Range clean Up Day @ Northwoods Shooting Range, 1:00pm – Bring you rakes and yard tools.  Enjoy the food and beverages provided!
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The Art of Shadow Boxes: A Journey Through Nature and Art Discovery at NLDC 1:00 pm
The Art of Shadow Boxes: A Journey Through Nature and Art Discovery at NLDC
Apr 27 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Art of Shadow Boxes: A Journey Through Nature and Art Discovery at NLDC @ North Lakeland Discovery Center
Unleash your creativity and explore the beauty of the natural world through art! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to assemble a one-of-a-kind shadow box using a variety of materials, including paper and natural…
Cribbage Tournament at Muskies 1:30 pm
AA Open Meeting 6:00 pm
AA Open Meeting
Apr 27 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The “Never Had It So Good” group holds twice-weekly AA meetings at the Mercer Library. Thursday night meetings are an Open Meeting and are held at 7:00 p.m. from November through April and at 7:30…
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Spring Mountain 2-Day Workshop at LOLA 10:00 am
Spring Mountain 2-Day Workshop at LOLA
Apr 28 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Spring Mountain 2-Day Workshop at LOLA @ LOLA
 Discover the art of painting majestic mountains in watercolor during this immersive two-day workshop! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced painter, you’ll learn how to capture the dramatic beauty and mood of mountain landscapes…
Strong Bodies 10:00 am
Strong Bodies
Apr 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Strong Bodies @ Mercer Community Center
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Senior Coffee 8:00 am
Senior Coffee
Apr 29 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
 
Spring Mountain 2-Day Workshop at LOLA 10:00 am
Spring Mountain 2-Day Workshop at LOLA
Apr 29 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Spring Mountain 2-Day Workshop at LOLA @ LOLA
 Discover the art of painting majestic mountains in watercolor during this immersive two-day workshop! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced painter, you’ll learn how to capture the dramatic beauty and mood of mountain landscapes…