2020 MERA Memberships
The 2020 MERA Membership Drive is now on. If you believe that MERA is a asset to your community we encourage you to renew your existing membership or signup to become a new MERA member today. A quick glance at … Read More
Live Music Returns to MERA
After having to cancel all our 2020 musical concerts scheduled for inside the MERA Schoolhouse, Music at MERA is proud to announce an outdoor benefit concert for MERA featuring two of Ottawa area’s hottest up-and-coming stars. Mia Kelly & Nick … Read More
Masks Mandatory at MERA
As of July 7, 2020, our local health unit has made face coverings mandatory in all “enclosed public space”. MERA has confirmed that we fall into this category, so masks are mandatory while inside the schoolhouse. MERA commits … Read More
MERA Closure extended to May 1
The Lanark Highlands Community Control Group has decided that all Township of Lanark Highlands facilities will continue to stay closed to the public until May 1st, 2020. This includes the following: • The Lanark Highlands Municipal Office • The Lanark … Read More
MERA Closed by Municipal Order
Effective as of midnight Friday March 13th, Township of Lanark Highlands will be closing all facilities to the public until April 3rd, 2020. Dear Friends, The Township of Lanark Highlands has responded to the call to do all that can … Read More
March 15th Concert Postponed
The James Keelaghan & Jez Lowe concert scheduled for Sunday March 15 at 2:00 pm has been postponed due to closure of the MERA Community Centre by the municipality, effective immediately. Information regarding re-scheduling and refunds with be available shortly. … Read More
There’s a Riot Going On!
On the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, Heather Vriends and fellow parents, together with a gaggle of irrepressible little ones, the Lanark LifeLearners, installed the MERA February Show. We can tell you Dean Hall is now a riot of … Read More
It’s Just Winter Folks
The launches of Winter Community Café and the Artful Auni exhibition are going ahead as planned this weekend. The Community Café will launch its season this Saturday January 18, 2020. MERA’s doors will be open to greet you, the coffee … Read More
A Jam Packed January 2020
A new Community Café, Movie Dinners, a new Art Exhibition and a host of workshops are all set to get January rolling together with MERA’s perennial arts and crafts groups. Click on the links below to find out more about … Read More
Workshops – Beat the Winter Blues
MERA has six unique workshops planned during the first few months of 2020 to help you beat those winter blues: January 18 – Painting Birch Trees with Monica February 1 – Beginner Dot Mandala with Carolyn Lunn February 15 – … Read More