Les & Jim's Lincoln Lanes

10/13/2026

We've had some historic bands play in our banquet hall over the years. Cheap Trick is just one of them. Can you name some of the others???

Today in Cheap Trick history: 10 Oct – (1975) Cheap Trick performed at Les and Jim’s in Merrill, Wisconsin.

10/11/2026

✨ Tomorrow is Family Glow Bowl! ✨

Bring the kids, grab a lane, and make Sunday afternoon fun.

🎳 Sunday Family Glow Bowl
🕓 4pm–6pm
💲 $12 per person
👨👩👧👦 Kids 8 & under bowl FREE with a paid adult
🎶 2 hours of unlimited glow bowling

Sundays are better on the lanes. See you tomorrow!

10/08/2026

🎳 Tired of hearing “I’m bored” by Sunday afternoon?

Bring the family bowling!

Our Family Glow Bowl runs every Sunday from 4pm–6pm.

✨ 2 hours of unlimited glow bowling
💲 $12 per person
👧 Kids 8 & under bowl FREE with a paid adult

It’s fun, active, indoors, and way better than another afternoon on the couch.

Call us at 715-536-9405 to reserve your lanes today!

10/07/2026

🍽️ Lunch doesn’t have to be boring.

If your lunch routine has turned into the same old sandwich, gas station food, or whatever you can find in the fridge… it’s time to upgrade.

The Center Grill has new house features ready for lunch or dinner, including:

🔥 Kansas City BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Juicy braised and shredded chicken, tangy Kansas City BBQ, crispy bacon, and cheddar on a split-top bun.

🌮 Personal Mexican Fried Pizza
Fried pita bread loaded with taco beef, cheddar, pepperjack, tomatoes, and house-made southwest pizza sauce.

🍗 Personal BBQ Chicken Fried Pizza
Fried pita bread topped with shredded chicken, Kansas City BBQ, bacon, mozzarella, and red onion.

Lunch is served daily starting at 11am.

Skip the boring lunch. Come eat something worth leaving work for.

📍 The Center Grill at Les & Jim’s

10/06/2026

👨👩👧👦 Sunday Plans? We’ve Got You Covered. 🎳

Family Glow Bowl is every Sunday from 4pm–6pm at Les & Jim’s!

For just $12 per person, you get 2 hours of unlimited glow bowling with lights, music, and plenty of family fun.

And the best part?

Kids 8 & under bowl FREE with a paid adult!

Make Sunday afternoon something the kids actually look forward to.

Call us at 715-536-9405 to reserve your lanes today!

09/29/2026

WE’RE GIVING AWAY $10 FROM EVERY $15 BOWLING ADMISSION! 🎳

Does your sports team, school club, church group, or nonprofit need to raise money?
We’ve got a fun new fundraising opportunity at Les & Jim’s Lincoln Lanes!

Introducing SATURDAY GLOW FOR A CAUSE!

Here’s how it works:
🎳 Your supporters pay just $15 for TWO HOURS of glow bowling, including shoe rental.
💰 Your organization receives $10 from every admission credited to your fundraiser!
🎉 We provide the bowling, Nitro lights, music, and online reservations. You spread the word and bring the crowd!

Bring 30 bowlers and your group raises $300. Bring 50 and you raise $500!
No candy bars to sell. No wrapping paper. Just a fun Saturday night supporting your organization.

We’re accepting organizations for Saturday dates through the end of the year, with opportunities as often as every week!

Apply to host your fundraiser: GlowBowlForACause.com

Tag a coach, club advisor, or nonprofit leader who could use an easy way to raise money!

09/22/2026

🎳 PERFECT GAME ALERT! 300! 🎳

What a night on the lanes!

A HUGE congratulations to Shannah Ellenbecker, who rolled a PERFECT 300 game tonight and finished with an incredible 793 series! 🔥

12 strikes in a row and one heck of a series!

Way to go, Shannah! 👏🎳

09/21/2026

Last reminder to get your child signed up for Youth Bowling League! 🎳

If you want your child to have something fun, active, and positive to do after school this year, youth bowling is a great choice.

They’ll get to bowl every week, make friends, build confidence, and be part of a fun league where everyone gets to play.

🎳 Ages 4-8: Mondays — 1 game
🎳 Ages 9-12: Thursdays — 2 games
🎳 Ages 13-18: Tuesdays — 3 games

And if your child is finishing up football, soccer, cross country, volleyball, or another fall sport, they can still sign up and start bowling when their season is done.

Don’t wait — get them registered today.

👉 MerrillYouthBowling.com

09/19/2026

😂 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT, MERRILL!

Former Saturday Night Live cast member Michael Longfellow takes the stage tonight at Les & Jim’s Lincoln Lanes.

And Merrill’s own Matthew Torkelson is back home performing for the hometown crowd.

Also featuring Harper Rose Drummond.

Grab your spouse. Text your friends. Get a group together and come out for a great night of live comedy right here in Merrill.

🎟 Tickets: $25 online or at the door
🚪 Doors open: 6:30 PM
🎤 Show starts: 7:30 PM

Come early for dinner and drinks at The Center Grill.

👉 Tickets: LesAndJims.com/comedy

Let’s give Matt a great hometown crowd tonight!

09/18/2026

Still thinking about Youth Bowling League?

Here’s what parents should know:

Your child does not need to be an experienced bowler.

They do not need their own bowling ball.

They do not need to be part of a team already.

They just need to sign up and show up ready to have fun.

Youth bowling is a great way for kids to stay active, make friends, and build confidence after school.

🎳 Ages 4-18 welcome
✅ All skill levels welcome
✅ Beginners welcome

👉 Register at MerrillYouthBowling.com