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SUMMARY:Boys & Girls Club Lemonade Day
DESCRIPTION:Support young entrepreneurs during Boys & Girls Club Lemonade Day on Thursday\, August 6\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Boys & Girls Club members will sell lemonade at four locations throughout Black River Falls. \nBlack River Falls stands will be located at Black River Country Bank\, the Boys & Girls Club Lunda Center\, Co-op Credit Union and Theisen’s Home-Farm-Auto. The event is organized by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Greater Chippewa Valley as part of a coordinated Lemonade Day involving its five Club communities. \n\nWhat is the event called? \nThe event is called Boys & Girls Club Lemonade Day. \nWhen is Boys & Girls Club Lemonade Day? \nThe event will take place Thursday\, August 6\, 2026. \nWhat time will the lemonade stands be open? \nClub members are scheduled to sell lemonade from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. \nWhere are the Black River Falls lemonade stands? \nThe four Black River Falls locations are Black River Country Bank\, the Lunda Center\, Co-op Credit Union and Theisen’s. \nWhat are the street addresses for the lemonade stands? \nBlack River Country Bank is at 221 Main Street; the Lunda Center is at 405 State Highway 54; Co-op Credit Union is at 100 East Main Street; and Theisen’s is at 616 State Highway 54 in Black River Falls. \nWho is organizing Lemonade Day? \nThe event is organized by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Greater Chippewa Valley. \nIs the event taking place in other communities? \nYes. Lemonade Day will also include stands in Altoona\, Chippewa Falls\, Eau Claire and Menomonie. \nWho can I contact for information about the Black River Falls Club? \nThe Boys & Girls Club Lunda Center can be reached at 715-284-4005.
URL:https://www.blackrivercountry.net/event/boys-girls-club-lemonade-day/
LOCATION:Black River Country Bank\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Fundraisers,Youth Events
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SUMMARY:Merrillan Meals & Music — The Chaplains
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of food\, fellowship\, and live entertainment at Merrillan Meals & Music on Thursday\, August 13\, 2026\, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Gile Memorial Park in Merrillan. \nThe evening begins with a free community dinner served from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. A message begins at 5:30 PM\, followed by live music featuring The Chaplains at 5:45 PM. \nMerrillan Meals & Music is hosted through a collaboration between the Merrillan Lions Club\, Alma Center Assembly of God Church\, and Countryside Evangelical Free Church. Bring your family and friends and enjoy a free meal and live music at Gile Memorial Park. \n\nWhat is Merrillan Meals & Music? \nMerrillan Meals & Music is a community gathering featuring a free dinner\, a message\, and live music. \nWhen is the August 13 event? \nThe event will be held Thursday\, August 13\, 2026. \nWhat time does the event begin and end? \nThe event is scheduled from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. \nWhen is the community dinner served? \nThe free community dinner will be served from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. \nWhat time does the message begin? \nThe message begins at 5:30 PM. \nWho will perform live music? \nThe Chaplains will perform\, with live music beginning at 5:45 PM. \nWhere will the event take place? \nThe event will be held at Gile Memorial Park in Merrillan\, Wisconsin. \nHow much does it cost to attend? \nThe community dinner and event are free. \nWho hosts Merrillan Meals & Music? \nThe event is hosted through a collaboration between the Merrillan Lions Club\, Alma Center Assembly of God Church\, and Countryside Evangelical Free Church.
URL:https://www.blackrivercountry.net/event/merrillan-meals-music-gile-memorial-park-2/
LOCATION:Gile Memorial Park\, Merrillan\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Food & Drink,Music
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Library for FREE Indoor Mini Golf at the library!
DESCRIPTION:Play a round of indoor mini golf at The Friends’ Open on Friday\, August 14\, 2026\, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Black River Falls Public Library. \nPresented by the Friends of the Black River Falls Public Library\, this free indoor mini golf event offers visitors a chance to enjoy the library in a fun and creative way. The library is located at 222 Fillmore St. in Black River Falls. \nStop by during event hours and take your turn on the indoor mini golf course. \n\nWhat is the event called? \nThe event is called The Friends’ Open. \nWhat type of event is The Friends’ Open? \nThe Friends’ Open is an indoor mini golf event. \nWhen is The Friends’ Open? \nThe event will be held Friday\, August 14\, 2026. \nWhat time is the event? \nThe event runs from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. \nWhere will the event take place? \nThe event will take place at the Black River Falls Public Library\, 222 Fillmore St.\, Black River Falls\, WI 54615. \nHow much does it cost to attend? \nThe event is free. \nWho is presenting the event? \nThe event is presented by the Friends of the Black River Falls Public Library. The organization supports the library through volunteer assistance\, programming support and other contributions.
URL:https://www.blackrivercountry.net/event/friends-of-the-library-for-free-indoor-mini-golf-at-the-library/
LOCATION:Black River Falls Public Library\, 222 Filmore St\, Black River Falls\, WI\, 54615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Family Friendly,Library Events
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SUMMARY:High School Girls & Boys Hockey 4-Person Golf Scramble
DESCRIPTION:Gather your four-person team for the High School Hockey Golf Scramble on Saturday\, August 15\, 2026\, at Skyline Golf Club in Black River Falls. Registration begins at 8:00 AM\, followed by a 9:00 AM tee-off. The Chamber event calendar lists the overall event window as 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. \nRegistration is $55 for non-members and $30 for members. Food is not included with registration this year. \nThe High School Hockey Golf Scramble will be held at Skyline Golf Club\, located at 612 N. 11th St.\, Black River Falls\, WI 54615. Contact Jessy at 715-896-3443 or Rita at 715-299-3284 for registration details and event questions. \nGet your four-person team together and contact Jessy or Rita to prepare for the scramble. \n To register: Call Jessy (715-896-3443)\, Rita (715-299-3284)\, or register online here: https://golfhub.golfgenius.com/…/f9e588ed-a38d-4815… \n  \nWhat is the event called? \nThe event is the High School Girls & Boys Hockey 4-Person Golf Scramble. \nWhen is the golf scramble? \nThe scramble will take place Saturday\, August 15\, 2026. \nWhat time does registration begin? \nRegistration begins at 8:00 AM. \nWhat time is tee-off? \nTee-off is scheduled for 9:00 AM. \nWhere will the scramble be held? \nThe scramble will be held at Skyline Golf Club\, 612 N. 11th St.\, Black River Falls\, WI 54615. \nWhat is the registration cost? \nRegistration is $55 for non-members and $30 for members. \nIs food included with registration? \nNo. Food is not included with registration this year. \nWhat is the tournament format? \nThe event is a four-person golf scramble. \nWho can I contact about the event? \nContact Jessy at 715-896-3443 or jess_s65@hotmail.com\, or Rita at 715-299-3284 or rcasper3284@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.blackrivercountry.net/event/high-school-girls-boys-hockey-4-person-scramble/
LOCATION:Skyline Golf Club\, 612 N 11th St\, Black River Falls\, WI\, 54615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Sports & Recreation
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SUMMARY:Goodwill Donation Drive
DESCRIPTION:Clear out items you no longer need and bring them to the Goodwill Donation Drive in Black River Falls\, a two-day collection event taking place Saturday\, August 15\, and Sunday\, August 16\, 2026. \nDonations will be collected Saturday from 2:00 to 7:00 PM and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 122 N. Water St.\, Black River Falls\, WI 54615. The Black River Country event calendar confirms separate collection hours for both days. \nChoose the collection period that works best for your schedule\, gather the items you plan to donate\, and stop by the Goodwill Donation Drive in Black River Falls. \n  \nWhat is the event called? \nThe event is called the Goodwill Donation Drive. \nWhen is the Goodwill Donation Drive? \nThe donation drive will take place Saturday\, August 15\, and Sunday\, August 16\, 2026. \nWhat are the donation hours on Saturday? \nSaturday collection hours are 2:00 to 7:00 PM. \nWhat are the donation hours on Sunday? \nSunday collection hours are 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. \nWhere will the donation drive take place? \nThe donation drive will take place at 122 N. Water St.\, Black River Falls\, WI 54615. \nWill both days use the same collection location? \nYes. Both collection periods will take place at 122 N. Water St. in Black River Falls.
URL:https://www.blackrivercountry.net/event/goodwill-donation-drive/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Jackson County Lot\, 122 N. Water St\, Black River Falls\, WI\, 54615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Donation Drives
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SUMMARY:Goodwill Donation Drive
DESCRIPTION:Clear out items you no longer need and bring them to the Goodwill Donation Drive in Black River Falls\, a two-day collection event taking place Saturday\, August 15\, and Sunday\, August 16\, 2026. \nDonations will be collected Saturday from 2:00 to 7:00 PM and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 122 N. Water St.\, Black River Falls\, WI 54615. The Black River Country event calendar confirms separate collection hours for both days. \nChoose the collection period that works best for your schedule\, gather the items you plan to donate\, and stop by the Goodwill Donation Drive in Black River Falls. \n  \nWhat is the event called? \nThe event is called the Goodwill Donation Drive. \nWhen is the Goodwill Donation Drive? \nThe donation drive will take place Saturday\, August 15\, and Sunday\, August 16\, 2026. \nWhat are the donation hours on Saturday? \nSaturday collection hours are 2:00 to 7:00 PM. \nWhat are the donation hours on Sunday? \nSunday collection hours are 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. \nWhere will the donation drive take place? \nThe donation drive will take place at 122 N. Water St.\, Black River Falls\, WI 54615. \nWill both days use the same collection location? \nYes. Both collection periods will take place at 122 N. Water St. in Black River Falls.
URL:https://www.blackrivercountry.net/event/goodwill-donation-drive/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Jackson County Lot\, 122 N. Water St\, Black River Falls\, WI\, 54615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Donation Drives
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SUMMARY:Space Camp at Lunda Community Center
DESCRIPTION:Space Camp at Lunda Community Center is scheduled for Monday\, August 17\, 2026\, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CDT at 405 State Highway 54 W in Black River Falls. \nThis single-day program runs for four and a half hours. Registration information: https://lcc.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=17709 \nMake plans to attend Space Camp at Lunda Community Center and complete registration through the official program page.
URL:https://www.blackrivercountry.net/event/space-camp-lunda-community-center/
LOCATION:Lunda Community Center\, 405 WI-54 Trunk\, Black River Falls\, WI\, 54615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
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SUMMARY:Kids Culinary Adventure at Lunda Community Center
DESCRIPTION:Kids Culinary Adventure is scheduled for Tuesday\, August 18\, 2026\, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. CDT at Lunda Community Center in Black River Falls. The program is listed as a single three-hour event. \nThe current publicly available event information does not confirm the culinary theme\, recipes\, instructor\, eligible ages\, program capacity\, participation format or supplies included with registration. These details should not be carried forward from other Kids Culinary Adventure sessions because each program occurrence may have different content or requirements. \nCost\, registration availability and the registration deadline are also not confirmed in the accessible public information. Registration information is available through the official Lunda Community Center RecDesk program page: \nhttps://lcc.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=17680 \nLunda Community Center is located at 405 State Highway 54 W in Black River Falls and can be reached at (715) 670-0790. \nReview the official registration page for the latest details and register for Kids Culinary Adventure before attending. \n  \nWhen is Kids Culinary Adventure? \nThe program is scheduled for Tuesday\, August 18\, 2026\, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. CDT. \nWhere will the program take place? \nThe program will be held at Lunda Community Center\, 405 State Highway 54 W\, Black River Falls\, WI 54615. \nHow long is the program? \nThe listed program window is three hours\, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. \nWho can I contact with questions? \nContact Lunda Community Center at (715) 670-0790 or lcc@lundacommunitycenter.com.
URL:https://www.blackrivercountry.net/event/kids-culinary-adventure-lunda-community-center-2/
LOCATION:Lunda Community Center\, 405 WI-54 Trunk\, Black River Falls\, WI\, 54615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Events,Food & Drink,Youth Events
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SUMMARY:Merrillan Christmas Tree Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Merrillan Christmas Tree Festival returns to Gile Memorial Park on Saturday\, August 22\, 2026\, with additional activities continuing Sunday\, August 23. The festival features a car show\, parade\, vendors\, crafts\, a flea market\, children’s activities\, live music\, competitions\, camping\, and community gatherings. The Merrillan Lions Club confirms the festival’s August 22 date and Gile Memorial Park location. \nSaturday’s schedule begins with vendors\, crafts\, and a flea market from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Other activities include a Dyno Horsepower Shootout\, Kids Land\, a car show\, the 11:00 AM parade\, live music by Shock Pocket\, a Santa Claus visit\, a cornhole tournament\, the Pin Up Girl Contest\, a kiddie tractor pull\, car show awards\, Northern Family Farms tours\, and overnight camping. \nThe celebration continues Sunday with a community worship service at 10:30 AM and a potluck lunch at noon. Gather your family and friends and make plans to experience the Merrillan Christmas Tree Festival at Gile Memorial Park. \n\nWhen is the Merrillan Christmas Tree Festival? \nThe festival begins Saturday\, August 22\, 2026\, with additional activities on Sunday\, August 23\, 2026. \nWhere will the festival take place? \nMost festival activities will be held at Gile Memorial Park in Merrillan\, Wisconsin. The parade lineup will be on Hardwood Street north of Merrillan. \nWhat time do Saturday’s activities begin? \nThe earliest scheduled Saturday activity begins at 8:00 AM\, when the vendors\, crafts\, and flea market open. \nWhen is the parade? \nThe parade begins at 11:00 AM on Saturday. Parade lineup will take place on Hardwood Street north of Merrillan. \nWho is performing live music? \nShock Pocket will perform from noon to 3:00 PM on Saturday. \nWhat activities are available for children? \nKids Land will be open from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and will include a bouncy house\, obstacle course\, and water slide. Santa Claus will visit at noon\, and the kiddie tractor pull begins at 2:00 PM. \nWhat competitions are scheduled? \nThe schedule includes a Dyno Horsepower Shootout from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM\, a cornhole tournament at noon\, the Pin Up Girl Contest at 1:00 PM\, and the car show awards at 3:00 PM. \nIs overnight camping available? \nYes. Overnight camping is listed for $20. \nWhat is happening on Sunday? \nSunday’s schedule includes a community worship service at 10:30 AM and a potluck lunch at noon. \nWho can I contact for festival information? \nContact Bill at 715-896-3340. The Merrillan Lions Club also lists this number as its current contact phone.
URL:https://www.blackrivercountry.net/event/merrillan-christmas-tree-festival/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Gile Memorial Park\, Merrillan\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Family Friendly,Festivals
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SUMMARY:Merrillan Christmas Tree Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Merrillan Christmas Tree Festival returns to Gile Memorial Park on Saturday\, August 22\, 2026\, with additional activities continuing Sunday\, August 23. The festival features a car show\, parade\, vendors\, crafts\, a flea market\, children’s activities\, live music\, competitions\, camping\, and community gatherings. The Merrillan Lions Club confirms the festival’s August 22 date and Gile Memorial Park location. \nSaturday’s schedule begins with vendors\, crafts\, and a flea market from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Other activities include a Dyno Horsepower Shootout\, Kids Land\, a car show\, the 11:00 AM parade\, live music by Shock Pocket\, a Santa Claus visit\, a cornhole tournament\, the Pin Up Girl Contest\, a kiddie tractor pull\, car show awards\, Northern Family Farms tours\, and overnight camping. \nThe celebration continues Sunday with a community worship service at 10:30 AM and a potluck lunch at noon. Gather your family and friends and make plans to experience the Merrillan Christmas Tree Festival at Gile Memorial Park. \n\nWhen is the Merrillan Christmas Tree Festival? \nThe festival begins Saturday\, August 22\, 2026\, with additional activities on Sunday\, August 23\, 2026. \nWhere will the festival take place? \nMost festival activities will be held at Gile Memorial Park in Merrillan\, Wisconsin. The parade lineup will be on Hardwood Street north of Merrillan. \nWhat time do Saturday’s activities begin? \nThe earliest scheduled Saturday activity begins at 8:00 AM\, when the vendors\, crafts\, and flea market open. \nWhen is the parade? \nThe parade begins at 11:00 AM on Saturday. Parade lineup will take place on Hardwood Street north of Merrillan. \nWho is performing live music? \nShock Pocket will perform from noon to 3:00 PM on Saturday. \nWhat activities are available for children? \nKids Land will be open from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and will include a bouncy house\, obstacle course\, and water slide. Santa Claus will visit at noon\, and the kiddie tractor pull begins at 2:00 PM. \nWhat competitions are scheduled? \nThe schedule includes a Dyno Horsepower Shootout from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM\, a cornhole tournament at noon\, the Pin Up Girl Contest at 1:00 PM\, and the car show awards at 3:00 PM. \nIs overnight camping available? \nYes. Overnight camping is listed for $20. \nWhat is happening on Sunday? \nSunday’s schedule includes a community worship service at 10:30 AM and a potluck lunch at noon. \nWho can I contact for festival information? \nContact Bill at 715-896-3340. The Merrillan Lions Club also lists this number as its current contact phone.
URL:https://www.blackrivercountry.net/event/merrillan-christmas-tree-festival/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Gile Memorial Park\, Merrillan\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Family Friendly,Festivals
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