THE MERROCK TIMES

YOUR WEEK IN MERROCK JULY 26 - AUGUST 1, 2026

It's a quiet week in town, which is perfect for those who are getting ready for prom! Hit up some of the local favorites for shopping, or maybe go to the beach to get a nice, natural tan, go get your hair cut or dyed, start meeting up with people to test out food and drink ideas, have fun with it!

FORECAST:

Sunday: 74°F / 51°F - partly cloudy

Monday: 75°F / 56°F - sunny

Tuesday: 71°F / 59°F - partly cloudy

Wednesday: 69°F / 59°F - rain

Thursday: 73°F / 59°F - showers

Friday: 78°F / 60°F - PM showers

Saturday: 77°F / 61°F - mostly sunny

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK:

July 27 -- Nathan Ames

August 1 -- Kellan Newman

ON THE BULLETIN BOARD:

none!

A LITTLE EXTRA:

For one day only, The Holiday Shoppe has dug around the back rooms to pull out all of last year's Christmas stock that hadn't sold… and it's on big, deep, huge discounted sale to help you get ready for the holiday! Or pick up on something you had your eye on but forgot to buy. Spending money not your way to celebrate? Maybe watch a favorite Christmas movie or listen to some Christmas music, and just enjoy Christmas in July!

WHAT: Christmas in July.

WHEN: July 25, 2026.

WHERE: The Holiday Shoppe, downtown.

Paco is pulling an Uno Reverse on everyone this time around. Instead of a free alcoholic beverage, if you buy any drink using tequila… you get a free taco! Some options include the classic margarita, a paloma, ranch water, Mexican mule, Oaxaca old fashioned… or the standard tequila shot! Of course, you must be of age and show your ID to drink, but if you're looking to balance your tequila with good eats, now's your time.

WHAT: Tequila Day.

WHEN: July 24, 2026.

WHERE: Paco's Tacos, suburbs.

YOUR WEEK IN MERROCK JULY 19 - 25, 2026

Uhoh... thunderstorms in the forecast for this week! It's going to start raining on Tuesday night, and then we'll see storms roll in on Wednesday before they clear out by Thursday afternoon. But don't let it take away from the fact that we're also going to have ice cram, tequila and experience Christmas in July this week! So that's something!

FORECAST:

Sunday: 78°F / 55°F - sunny

Monday: 77°F / 58°F - mostly sunny

Tuesday: 73°F / 62°F - PM showers

Wednesday: 75°F / 61°F - thunderstorms

Thursday: 77°F / 58°F - AM showers

Friday: 77°F / 58°F - partly cloudy

Saturday: 78°F / 60°F - partly cloudy

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK:

July 25 -- Navy Phillips

ON THE BULLETIN BOARD:

July 19 -- ice cream day

July 24 -- tequila day

July 25 -- Christmas in July

A LITTLE EXTRA:

You Scream, I Scream… We all Scream! For today only, everyone gets a free small ice cream with any purchase at The Creamery! And a half of all purchases go towards the land that the town is trying to purchase. Every flavor is available, and every flavor is delicious, so good luck trying to choose. May we recommend some mint chocolate chip? Or maybe cherry vanilla? Enjoy!

WHAT: Ice Cream Day.

WHEN: July 19, 2026.

WHERE: The Creamery, suburbs.

After French fry day comes… hot dog day! And while it's always fun to grill your own hot dog at home, if you don't want to do the work, let someone else do it for you by coming out to the Hut and getting half off of all hot dogs! You can get them plain, with condiments of y choice, or have your choice of specials, like a kraut dog or chili dog -- or both! Invite some friends, take the kids, just enjoy hot dogs.

WHAT: Hot Dog Day.

WHEN: July 15, 2026.

WHERE: The Hut, coastal area.

Goes good with burgers, pizza, hot dogs… covered in cheese, bacon, ranch dressing -- basically however you would like. It's French fry day! And to celebrate, & Chips has brought back their French fry day special, offering up French fries, your way -- this is part of their Dine & Drink for the Cause special, but today only, all baskets are half off! Don't be afraid to get creative with your ingredients, they truly have a little bit of everything.

WHAT: French Fry Day.

WHEN: July 13, 2026.

WHERE: & Chips, coastal area.

YOUR WEEK IN MERROCK JULY 12-18, 2026

It's a quiet, hot week in town -- sunny, cloudy, highs in the eighties, some even pushing ninety! Make sure that you stay safe and hydrated if you have to work outdoors. The public pool is open, and they have adult swim if you want to avoid kiddos. The beach is a great option, so is the lake or the creek. We also have indoor fun like the arcade, skating rink or bowling alley, or go catch a movie! Tons to do -- and don't forget to grab a hot dog and fries this week.

FORECAST:

Sunday: 81°F / 60°F - sunny

Monday: 79°F / 66°F - partly cloudy

Tuesday: 85°F / 75°F - partly cloudy

Wednesday: 88°F / 67°F - partly cloudy

Thursday: 84°F / 63°F - mostly sunny

Friday: 80°F / 61°F - mostly sunny

Saturday: 79°F / 60°F - mostly sunny

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK:

none.

ON THE BULLETIN BOARD:

July 13 -- french fry day.

July 15 -- hot dog day.

A LITTLE EXTRA: