Association directory
MerikarviaThere are many associations in the village. The village committees can be found under Merikarvian villages.
Come join us for local work, marches, senior citizen activities, hunting or charity work. You will find meaningful activities and even new friends in the association life!
Pensioner associations
Merikarvian Pension Association
elakeliitto.fi/yhdistykset/merikarvia
Contact
Markku Ylitalo
chairman
040 5939 147
ylitalo.make@gmail.com
Who are we?
The purpose of our association is to protect the spiritual and material interests of pensioners.
Merikarvian Pensioners' Association
Contact
Chair
Simo Seppälä tel. 0400 917 303
simoseppala23@gmail.com
Secretary
Sirkka Seppälä tel. +040 732 8106 XNUMX
sirkkakulkuri@gmail.com
Who are we?
We are a happy and functional association MerikarviaWe want to offer you a variety of recreational activities.
MerikarviaSeniors Association
Contact
Chair
Ari Kuuskeri
040 5318092
arikuuskeri@gmail.com
Secretary / Information Officer
Pirjo Kuuskeri
040 5915872
pirjo.kuuskeri@gmail.com
Who we are
Our association offers interesting events, excursions, theater trips and, above all, fun times together with other seniors.
Culture and history
Merikarvia-society association
Kauppatie 40, 29900 MerikarviaSee on map
Contact
chairman
Juhani Kotiranta
juhani.kotiranta@pp.inet.fi
secretary
Anna-Leena Viertomaa
+040 5716725
Who are we?
Merikarvia-the association is for everyone MerikarviaAn association of people interested in the past, present and future of Finland.
Ouraooppera Association
Krookka Seaside Stage, Suulintie.See on map
Contact
Ticket sale:
ouraoopperalipunmyint@gmail.com
Chairman Tomi Uusimäki
Secretary Heini Valtanen
Who are we?
Our purpose is to promote and maintain the hobby of theater, music and dance among our members.
Merikarvian Chamber Choir Association Proosit ry
Who are we?
A larger, more lively and more open-minded chamber choir.
Merikarvian Male singers
Who are we?
A traditional male choir founded in the 1950s.
Merikarvian Finnish Brass Band Association
Merikarvia's Wind Orchestra | Facebook
Timo Jauhiainen
040 576 4858
Who are we?
A brass band founded in 1991.
Children's and youth associations
Scout Flag Ouran Scouts Association
ouranpartiolaiset.fi
ouranpartiolaisetry@gmail.com
Contact
Flag commander
Sarita Kuusisto
tel. 044 209 4066
Who are we?
Scouting is about communicating and turning that communication into practical actions. Scouting is about working in groups that follow the Scout program. It is important in the program that you can do it yourself. Even the youngest Scouts participate in it: giving responsibility to young people is the basic idea of Scouting.
Mannerheim Child Protection Association Merikarvian local association
Contact
Chairwoman Katja Kaapeli
Vice-Chair Johanna Salminen
merikarvian.yhdistys@mll.fi
Who we are
The Mannerheim League for Child Welfare has been on the side of the small since 1920. Over the decades, the MLL has done significant work to improve the well-being of children and families with children.
Merikarvian home and school - association Parents' Association
Who are we?
The purpose of the association is to promote cooperation between parents and schools, support homes and schools in their efforts to create a good growth and learning environment for children, and promote the balanced and diverse development of children.
sports
Merikarvian Into ry
Contact
Athletics:
Contact person and sports school instructor
Petri Tahkänen
tel. 044 343 2196
Football:
M1 Coach
Pekka Luoma
Tel. 044 291 9091
pekka.luoma@edumerikarvia.fi
P9 Coach
Good luck Jari
Tel. 040 6819828
jari.tuuri@siikainen.fi
Skiing:
chairman
Kallio Veikko
Tel. 040 533 5462
veikko.kallio@merikarvia.fi
secretary
Uusimäki Eve
Tel. 040 566 0958
eeva.uusimaki@pp.inet.fi
Who are we?
Merikarvian Into is a sports club founded on December 12, 1896. The club's current sports selection is as follows: athletics, skiing and football.
Merikarvian Regional Shooters Association
Shooting range on the ground floor of the Rysä Leisure Centre, Onnentie 1See on map
Who are we?
Merikarvian shooting sports club.
Merikarvian Lukko ry
merikarvianlukko.sporttisaitti.com
merikarvianlukko@gmail.com
Contact
Chair
Tuomas Lähteenmäki
tel. 045 674 0984
Secretary
Jenniina Lindberg
tel. 050 338 6414
Frisbee Golf Section Contact Person
Jani Kotiranta
045 269 5572
Who are we?
Baseball and Frisbee golf club. We also offer group exercise.
Merikarvian Ice Athletes Association
Contact
Chair
Pitkäranta Timo
0400 292 864
t.pitkaranta@wippies.fi
Secretary
Tiina Holma
tiina.h.holma@gmail.com
Who are we?
The ice rink was completed Merikarviafor the end of 2013, when also Merikarvian The activities of the Ice Athletes Association began.
MerikarviaThe purpose of the Ice Athletes' activities is to offer all interested children and young people joy and content in life through the hobby of ice hockey, as well as a hobby opportunity for those who are a little more mature and enthusiastic about ice sports.
Merikarvian Bowling Association
Contact
chairman
Aaltonen Jussi
040 510 3505
secretary
Ruissalo Mika
040 705 4282
Who are we?
Merikarvian bowling enthusiasts' association.
Merikarvian Athletes' Association
www.facebook.com/merikarvianvoimailijat/
Contact
chairman
Antti Kriikkula
045 2015439
kriikkula.antti@gmail.com
secretary
Sea Rock
040 962 5363
meri_kallio@hotmail.com
Who are we?
A strength club for anyone interested.
Agriculture and entrepreneurship
Merikarvian Entrepreneurs' Association
www.yrittajat.fi/paikallisyhdistykset/merikarvian-yrittajat/
Contact
Chair
Henna Viikila
040 563 5555
viikila.henna@gmail.com
Who are we?
We stand with one another and with the entrepreneur. Entrepreneurship can be full of challenges and joy, losses and successes. The entrepreneurial community supports each other. We organize events and get to know entrepreneurs all over Finland.
Merikarvian Finnish Women Entrepreneurs Association
Merikarvian female entrepreneurs – Yrittajanaiset.fi
Facebook - Merikarvian female entrepreneurs
Contact
Chair
Nina Anttila
nina.anttila@kirju.inet.fi
Who are we?
MerikarviaAssociation of Finnish Women Entrepreneurs. Finnish Women Entrepreneurs Association.
Our work is goal-oriented and impactful. We respond to the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs, make them visible, and find solutions.
Merikarvian Tourism Association
sea buckthorntravel.fi
info@merikarviamatkailu.fi
Contact
Chair
Kati Niittyniemi
050 468 7557
Secretary
Marianne Hakala
Who we are
Merikarvian Tourism Promotion Association.
MTK-Merikarvia
satakunta.mtk.fi/web/merikarvia
Contact
Chair
co Harri Asmala
Asmalantie 62
29940 Picture canvas
harri.asmala@asmalantila.fi
0407025205
Secretary
Mika Myllykallio
0400 176 772
mika.myllykallio@gmail.com
Who are we?
MTK-Merikarvia is a local interest organization and influencer for farmers, forest owners and rural entrepreneurs.
We work for rural livelihoods and a vibrant countryside. A vibrant countryside is a common concern for all Finns.
Forest Management Association Satakunta
Kauppatie 34 A ass. 3, 29900 MerikarviaSee on map
Hunting, fishing and wildlife
Merikarvian Hunting Association
Contact
Chairman:
Jani Viikilä, 0400-862 628
janiviikila@gmail.com
Secretary:
Mikko Hakala, 040-7131 811
mikko.hakala@omexom.com
Who are we?
Merikarvian The hunting club is Merikarvian An active hunting club in the Ylikylä area. We have about 200 members.
Alakarvia Hunting Association
Contact
Chairman Jari Tähkänen
040 961 6553
Secretary Kati Tähkänen
040 962 7196
Who are we?
A hunting club founded in 1967.
Waterfowling: 20€/day pass
Season ticket for the entire autumn: 50€
For more information, please contact Jari Tähkänen.
Account number: FI77 5702 6520 0432 22
Honkajärvi Hunting Association
Contact
Chair
Jukka Kallioinen
tel. 040 052 4390
Secretary
Kari Erkkilä
tel. 041 434 3109.
Who we are
The Honkajärvi Hunting Association was founded in 1949. The association belongs to the Satakunta district of the Finnish Hunting Association.
Kallträski Erä Association
Contact
Teppo Ahola
Tel. 02-5516514
Who are we?
A hunting club founded in 1953.
Kasalanjoki Hunting Association
Contact
Antti Erkkilä
Who are we?
Hunting club founded in 1946 MerikarviaFrom Kasala.
Koittankoski Hunting Club
www.koittankoskenmetsatstysseura.net/
Contact
Chair
Seppo Korpunen
0400 337 333
Secretary
Joni Sauna Creator
040 825 4087
Who are we?
The Koittankoski Hunting Club was founded in 1958 in Northern Satakunta. MerikarviaA hunting club was established in the village of Koittankoski, with a current membership of 62.
Köörtilä Hunting Association
Who are we?
Hunting club registered in 2015 MerikarviaFrom Köörtilä.
Lauttijärvi Hunting Association
Contact
Chair
Jennika Buckwheat
050 328 6839
Secretary
Erkki Heikkilä
Yachtmaster
Seppo Jylhankoski
050 353 4426
Who are we?
Lauttijärvi Hunting Club was founded in 1959 and is located in Northern Satakunta. Merikarviaon the outskirts of the village of Lauttijärvi. The hunting area is approximately 6000 ha. The club has over 90 members.
Merikarvian Southern Hunting Association
Who are we?
Merikarvian A hunting club established in 1957 operating in Pohjansaha.
Merikarvian Eastern Hunting Association
www.merikarvianitainen.com
merikarvian.itainen@gmail.com
Contact
Chair
Jari Tarkkio
tel. 050 554 6685
Secretary
Timo Tarkkio
tel. 040 675 0225
Who are we?
MerikarviaThe Eastern Hunting Association was founded on January 25, 1959.
The club's hunting lodge "Mäntypirtti" was built with donations in 1983.
There are approximately 80 members in the club.
Forestry Association
metsanveikot.nettisivu.org
metsanveikotry@gmail.com
Contact
Chairman:
Big house Tero
phone: 050 380 0441
e-mail: teroisotalo85@gmail.com
Secretary/Treasurer:
Viikilä Jari
phone: 040 415 0768
Email: jariviikila@netti.fi
Who are we?
The founding meeting of the society was held in the Isontalo building on April 3.4, 1961. The society operates Merikarvian in Kasala.
Sikarounikon Hunting Association
Contact
Ville Ojamo
044 543 7399
Who are we?
Hunting club founded in 2018 Merikarvian In the Lower Village.
WATERBIRD IN MARINE AREAS
MerikarviaThe hunting rights for the water areas of the Alakylä common water area cooperative (484-401-876-1) are managed by the Sikarounikon Hunting Association.
Protected areas: Satama Bay, Killesker Bay, Puukkokari Bay, Kalfjelli, 200m from the edge of Syylö and state-owned land areas in Oura.
You can purchase a seasonal waterfowl hunting permit for the water area for 60 euros. The permit must be paid for before hunting. Payment for the permit can be made using the following payment details:
Account number: F10257026520036812 Recipient: Sikarounikon Hunting Association Message: Your name + waterfowl permit for the 2026 season Amount: 60 eur
For more information, please call: 044 543 7399
Alakylä Fishermen's Association
Contact
Tapio Ristimäki
0500 862 190
ristimakitapio50@gmail.com
Who are we?
Alakylä fishing area fishing club.
More information about fishing permits here..
WATERBIRD IN MARINE AREAS
MerikarviaThe hunting rights for the water areas of the Alakylä common water area cooperative (484-401-876-1) are managed by the Sikarounikon Hunting Association.
Protected areas: Satama Bay, Killesker Bay, Puukkokari Bay, Kalfjelli, 200m from the edge of Syylö and state-owned land areas in Oura.
You can purchase a seasonal waterfowl hunting permit for the water area for 60 euros. The permit must be paid for before hunting. Payment for the permit can be made using the following payment details:
Account number: F10257026520036812 Recipient: Sikarounikon Hunting Association Message: Your name + waterfowl permit for the 2026 season Amount: 60 eur
For more information, please call: 044 543 7399
Merikarvian Ylikylä Fishing Cooperative
Contact
Chairman Harri Huhtinen, tel. +044 250 5506 XNUMX
Vice Chairman Sami Yliknuussi, tel. +050 371 7846 XNUMX
Who are we?
– water area permits
– dredging issues
– fishing permits Pohjaranta Fishing Association
Kasala Fishermen's Association
Contact
Mikael Grankvist
040 860 9615
Köörtilä Fisheries Municipality
Contact
Permit sales and map:
Kumpselä boat sculpture workshop
0400 125 938
j.kumpuselka.veneveistamo@gmail.com
Katavakaupungintie 31
Who are we?
The fishing community of the Köörtilä fishing area.
More information about fishing permits here..
Pohjananta Fishermen's Association
Contact
Ari Uusimäki
0400 598 558
ari.uusimaki@outlook.com
Who are we?
The fishing club of the Pohjananta fishing area.
More information about fishing permits here..
Riispy Fishing Association
Contact
Jukka Heikintalo
0400 329 143
Merikarvian Fly Fishermen's Association
Who are we?
Fly fishing enthusiasts' club Merikarvialla.
Social and Health Care
Pori Region Diabetics Association
Valtakatu 5 D 45
28100 PoriSee on map
044 744 4610
tsto(at)porinseudundiabeetikot.fi
Who we are
The Pori Region Diabetics Association acts as an information broker, organizer of events that enable social interaction, and an advocacy organization for people with diabetes.
The association's area of operation includes Pori, Merikarvia, Noormarkku, Pomarkku, Kokemäki, Harjavalta, Luvia, Nakkila and Ulvila.
Satakunta Neurosociety
Yrjönkatu 7, 28100 PORISee on map
Who are we?
The aim of the association's activities is to help its members cope and survive in their everyday lives. To achieve this goal, the association supports volunteer work, club and support person activities, organizes meetings, discussion events, evening parties, trips, socializing and other similar activities.
The association's area of operation includes Harjavalta, Honkajoki, Huittinen, Jämijärvi, Kankaanpää, Karvia, Kokemäki, Köyliö, Merikarvia, Nakkila, Pomarkku, Pori, Siikainen, Säkylä and Ulvila.
Merikarvian Regional Heart Association
mailing address Papintie 11, 29900 MERIKARVIA
sydan.fi/merikarvianseutu
merikarvianseutu@sydan.fi
Contact
Anja Huuhtanen
040 750 7917
anja.huuhtanen@hotmail.com
Who are we?
Together with our regional heart association, we offer information, support and diverse activities for people with heart disease and for anyone interested in health and well-being.
SPR Merikarvia
rednet.punainenristi.fi/merikarvia
Contact
Department Chair
Sami Nygard
040 753 5009
nuohousaika@gmail.com
Secretary
Marketa Toivonen
040 078 4849
marketta.toivonen@hotmail.com
Who are we?
Red Cross MerikarviaThe department has a wide range of activities. The department's volunteers are involved in several local events such as the Midsummer Market and Entrepreneurs' Day. In addition, we participate in the Red Cross's national Hunger Day collection every year. We also distribute EU food and organize meeting café activities. In the event of disasters, we are ready to help people in our area.
Lions Club Merikarvia
Who are we?
The Lions Club is a global, non-religious and non-political charitable organization that brings help to people in need.
Lauttijärvi Marthas Association
www.martat.fi/marttayhdistykset/lauttijarven-martat
Contact
Chair: Annele Varsamäki
tel. 040 764 4370
annele.varsamaki@gmail.com
Secretary: Anna-Liisa Varsamäki
tel. 040 539 6326
annaliisavarsamaki@gmail.com
Who are we?
The Lauttijärvi Martha Association is active Merikarvialla. It belongs to the Marts of Southwest Finland. Marts is a household advice organization.
Honkajärvi Marthas Association
Contact
Chair
Elisa Ollila,
tel. 040 8322166
secretary
Kirsi Mattila,
tel. 040 7461852
Who are we?
The Marthas organize, among other things, Martha evenings, craft evenings, various cooking classes and excursions. A Martha restaurant has opened on Restaurant Day and the anticipation of Christmas has begun with the traditional Christmas vendors at the turn of November and December.
Merikarvian New Marthas Association
www.martat.fi/marttayhdistykset/merikarvian-uusmartat/
Contact
chairman
Helena Tahkänen
tel. 040 181 2649
helenatahkanen@gmail.com
secretary
Anja Rostrom
tel.040 751 3104
anja.rostrom@gmail.com
Who are we?
We are a vibrant, functioning Martha association. MerikarviaWe organize at least once a month various themed events. We organize various courses, craft evenings, and go on excursions, trips...
Political associations
Merikarvian Workers' Union
Chew Patty 40
merikarvian.sdp.fi
merikarviandemarit@gmail.com
Contact
Chair
Henna Tuomikoski
040 5857091
merikarviandemarit@gmail.com
Who are we?
Social Democratic Party Merikarvian local branch.
Merikarvian National Coalition Party
Who are we?
The coalition Merikarvian local branch.
The center Merikarvian municipal organization association
Who are we?
Local organization of the Center Party.
Merikarvian Finns' Party
merikarvia.perussuomalaiset.fi
merikarvianps@gmail.com
Contact
Chair
Timo Peurala
timo.peurala@gmail.com
tel. +0449480077 XNUMX
Secretary
Janet Aalto
janetaalto76@gmail.com
tel. +0503278725 XNUMX
Who are we?
Local organization of the Finns' Party.
Satakunta Left Alliance
South Park 14
28100 Pori
Contact
Mikko Kaunisto (chair)
Pooh: +358 400 519 903
Email: mikko.kaunisto@vampula.fi
Who are we?
District organization of the Left Alliance.
Merikarvian Christian Democrats
departments.kd.fi/sea buckthorn/
Contact
Department Chair
Kalevi Ristimaki
0500 848 102
kaleviristimaki@gmail.com
Department Secretary
Saila Arola
040 191 4926
arola.saila68@gmail.com
Who are we?
Local branch of the Christian Democratic Party.
Other associations
Merikarvian Summer Residents Association
Facebook - Merikarviasummer residents
Contact
Chair
Helena Heljakka
040 512 6816
hheljakka@gmail.com
Who are we?
A non-profit association whose purpose is to bring together summer and leisure residents Merikarviato come together for various events and be a so-called voice to the municipality and decision-makers on matters that affect our members.
Merikarvian Reservists Association
https://merikarvian-reservilaiset.reservilaisliitto.fi/
Contact
Chair
Sami Hannukainen
sami.hannukainen@hotmail.com
Who are we?
We organize a variety of national defense-related activities – for example, shooting, field activities, and physical education.
Merikarvian-Siikainen Reserve Officers Club
Contact
Chair
Olli Kaipio
Tel: 0440 794 979
olli.kaipio68@gmail.com
Secretary
Jussi Aaltonen
+040 5103505
Who are we?
The purpose of the association is to act as an ideological organization for reserve officers, to develop the military knowledge and skills of its members, and to raise and maintain the will to defend the country.