Merry Christmas!
The Mellen Area Chamber of Commerce would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!
Author: lwells
Congratulations!
City of Mellen Holiday Decorating Contest – Winners Announced!
Thank you to everyone who registered, participated, and continues to help make our little community festive and bright. Your time, creativity, and holiday spirit truly make a difference and help keep this special tradition alive in Mellen.
Best Overall House Display:
✨ Alec & Kathy Ellias
Best Porch / Door Display:
✨ Gloria Mesko
Best Traditional / Elegant Display:
✨ Jaime & Krista Boley
Congratulations to our winners and thank you again to everyone who took part. Every decorated home or business helps spread holiday cheer and make Mellen a little more magical this season! Winners will be contacted this week to claim their prizes. From: the City of Mellen, the Mellen Area Chamber, and the Mellen Beautification Committee, we wish everyone a Happy Holidays!
Winter Concerts & Bake Sale
The Mellen Public School is holding their annual Winter Concerts on December 17. Elementary Concert is at 2:00 p.m. Middle School/High School Band and High School Choir is at 6:00 p.m.
And, the Mellen Home & School Association is holding a Bake Sale from 1:30 – 3:30 too!
Consider Donating to Mellen’s Food Pantry
The BRICK food pantry in Mellen is always in need of donations. Donations can be made at the following locations or you can contact Bill Polencheck at 715-274-6221. The pantry is open the third Thursday of each month from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm.
- Congregational United Church of Christ
- Holy Rosary Catholic Church
- Immanuel Lutheran Church
- Mellen City Hall
- Northern State Bank
- Superior Choice Credit Union
- Legion Memorial Library
- Dollar General
For more information, check out this website’s Help page or go to https://www.facebook.com/people/Helping-Hands-Food-Shelf/100076926263943/
Santa & Mrs. Claus are coming to town!
The Library will be open on Saturday, November 29 to greet our very special guests Santa & Mrs. Claus. Library hours on Saturday are 9am-noon. The Claus’s will arrive at 10am and will stay until noon. Bring your letters to share with them and be sure to take a few pictures with this lovely couple. Thanks to the Mellen Lions Club, each child will receive a book to keep for their very own. They will also host the Bike Raffle. All children who visit Santa & Mrs. Claus will be entered into the raffle. There is no cost for this event or the raffle. The Thursday Afternoon Knitters have also made a beautiful variety of hats & neck warmers for children to choose from.
https://www.facebook.com/p/Legion-Memorial-Library-100064707517490/
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
The Mellen Area Chamber of Commerce would like to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. We hope you will be sharing the day with friends and/or family. Enjoy!
FREE Dinner, Wed. Nov 26!
Join us for a FREE Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Morse Town Hall on Wednesday, November 26th from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Sponsored by Summit South Church.
Deck the Library for the Claus’s
Monday-Wednesday, November 24-26 from 10am to noon, stop by the library and help us prepare for Santa & Mrs. Claus’s visit. All ages welcome. We will watch The Grinch Who Stole Christmas on Monday, Rudolf The Red-Nosed Reindeer on Tuesday, and Santa Claus Is Coming to Town on Wednesday. Following the movie we’ll make decorations and ornaments to “Deck the Library” in preparation for the visit of Santa & Mrs. Claus on Saturday, November 29th from 10am to noon.
City of Mellen Holiday Decorating Contest
The City of Mellen Holiday Decorating Contest is here!
How to Enter: call or text 715-292-1509
Prizes Awarded For:
✨ Best overall house display
✨ Best porch/door display
✨ Best traditional/elegant display
Judging: December 17, 2025
Grab the lights and get decorating! GOOD LUCK!
Sponsors: City of Mellen, Mellen Area Chamber of Commerce, and Mellen Beautification Committee.