From City Band concerts at Normal Park in the gazebo, to the children at play at area parks, to summer youth soccer season, to exploring local lakes … and so much more … July is a month filled with summer fun in Merrill and Lincoln County.
Band members rearrange their sheet music in preparation for their next number. Joseph Frederick photo.The wind section prepares to play another tune. Joseph Frederick photo.A peek at the percussion section in back and tuba players on the left. Joseph Frederick photo.Merrill City Band plays in the gazebo at Normal Park. Joseph Frederick photo.Linda Becker conducts the Merrill City Band in their first summer performance in the Gazebo at Normal Park on July 5. Joseph Frederick photo.Pick up fresh, locally made maple syrup at Merrill’s Farmer’s Market in Normal Park. Tina L. Scott photo.A pile of radishes makes a colorful display. Tina L. Scott photo.Fresh, locally grown produce is appealing to both the palette and the eye, with bright appealing colors and rich flavors. Tina L. Scott photo.Cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and fill Farmer’s Market vendors booths. Tina L. Scott photo.From old-fashioned lilac jelly to pure central Wisconsin honey, discover all there is to find at the Merrill Farmer’s Market. Tina L. Scott photo.Skies darken northwest of the Merrill Area Recreation Complex (MARC). Tina L. Scott photo.Monday evening’s soccer games combined the race to get the ball with a race to beat the storms moving through northern Wisconsin. Tina L. Scott photo.Young athletes take a water break after playing out in Monday evening’s heat. Tina L. Scott photo.Players from the teal team move the ball downfield toward their goal, while players from the burgundy team scramble to intercept. Tina L. Scott photo.Sunshine and warm summer weather make the perfect combination for a walk. Tina L. Scott photo.A young girl runs across the playground in Normal Park. Tina L. Scott photo.The All Access Playground in Normal Park provides a joyful outdoor play experience for children of all ages and abilities. Tina L. Scott photo.Outdoor play builds strong muscles and agility. Tina L. Scott photo.Two young boys become fast new friends after meeting at the playground. Tina L. Scott photo.A painted turtle made for an entertaining “catch” at a Merrill area lake. Tina L. Scott photo.It’s not the size of the catch that matters when you’re only four years old. It’s the joy of the experience! These little guys had fun fishing at an area lake with their grandfather this past weekend. Tina L. Scott photo.Joseph Frederick photo.
