*Community Events*

Antigo Area Community Food Pantry July 29th 11am-1pm (Wednesdays) & July 31st 1pm-3pm (Fridays), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103.

Pickerel-Pearson Business Association Golf Outing July 27th Quig’s Maplewood Golf Course, N9240 Highway 55, Pickerel. Come out for a fun day of golf with the Pickerel-Pearson Business Association members.

Music in the Park July 27th 5:30-8:30pm City Park West, 230 Aurora Street, Antigo. Come and enjoy Spotlite Polka.

Crandon Water Ski Show July 27th 6:30pm Water’s Edge Lodge, Lake Lucerne, 4663 West Shore Drive, Crandon.

Risen Savior Lutheran Vacation Bible School July 28th-July 30th 9am-1:30am. Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 13825 St. Hwy. 32, Mountain. Risen Savior invites all children ages preschool-6th grade to a bible school themed “Tasty Treats.” The program is free. Come and enjoy bible study, crafts, games, snacks & music. For more information, or to pre-register, call the church office at 715-473-5633 or register on site, Tuesday, July 28th.

Informational Meeting for the TrANS (Transportation Alliance for New Solutions) Program July 28th 10-11:30am 3051 Sand Lake Rd., Crandon. Come to this informational meeting for a FREE 6 week construction class that will begin August 10th. Through this program, Forward Service Corporation provides services to prepare individuals for employment as laborers in the road construction industry & building trades. To be in the program you must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation & be 18 yrs. or older. There are no income requirements. You must go through a screening & assessment process to be accepted. For more information, please call 715-478-7633 or email: [email protected]. You can also check out the website at fsc-corp.org.

Water Carnival and Day of Play July 28th 11am-12:30pm Peaceful Valley Park, 420 Field St., Antigo. Bring your family to the park for water games, backyard games, and lots, and lots of fun! Limited concession items available for sale. It is highly recommended that all participants wear shoes and clothing that can get wet. Please remember towels for lounging and drying off.

Tuesday Theater Family Movies July 28st 12:30-2:30pm Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont Street, Antigo. Come for a summer matinee film for the whole family, and enjoy current hits & classic favorites on the big screen! Visit our website at www.antigopl.org or check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/antigopl to find out what’s playing this week! For more information, please call Steph Cherrywell at 715-623-3724.

Langlade County Fair July 29th-August 2nd Langlade County Fairgrounds, 1633 Neva Rd., Antigo. Bring your family & enjoy a day of quality family time. Stroll through over 5000 4-H exhibits, sit & watch one of the many animal shows, see fabulous entertainment on the two free stages, & take in strolling entertainers on the midway. There are two buildings full of vendors showcasing their services & products along with plenty of food & drinks to enjoy. A&P Carnival has over 30 rides for young and old. There is no gate fee.

Elcho UCC Men’s Club Dinner July 29th 4-7pm Jack Lamar Pavilion, N11283 Dorr Street, Elcho.
Come and enjoy “Rib Eye Steak Dinner”, potatoes au gratin, green beans, salad bar, dessert and coffee! Bar opens at 4 pm, serving food at 5! Cost is $16.00. For more information, please contact Warren Wagner at 715-275-3134.

Crandon Water Ski Show July 29th 6:30pm Water’s Edge Lodge, Lake Lucerne, 4663 West Shore Drive, Crandon.

Antigo Family Resource Center Summer Program July 30th 9:30-11am, Langlade County Fairgrounds, 1633 Neva Rd., Antigo. We will be taking a field trip to the Langlade County Fair. For more information, please call 715-627-1414.

35th Annual Laona Lion’s Club & Laona Rescue Squad Community Soup & Souper Run August 1st 7am Silver Lake Beach, Nicolet National Forest, Laona. Registration for run begins at 7am. Kid’s races begin at 9am. ¼ mile (6yrs. & under), ½ mile (7-11 yrs.), 5K Run/Walk to follow. Awards to the top 3. Pre-registration is encouraged. Community Soup follows the run. Enjoy delicious homemade vegetable soup & other items. For more information, please email: [email protected].

Antigo Farmers Market August 1st 8am-Noon Antigo Country Store Parking Lot, 711 Superior Street, Antigo. Every Saturday morning. Get your fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and many more treasures for you & your family.

37th Annual Lakes Country Arts & Crafts Show August 1st 9am-3pm Lakewood Town Hall & Activity Center, 17258 N Road, Lakewood. 263 booths occupied by 175 crafters offering original work. Free admission and free parking. No pets allowed. Sponsored by the McCaslin Lions. Food and refreshments on the grounds. For more information, please call 715-276-3956.

Lake Lucerne Family Fun Day & Auction August 1st 10am Lake Lucerne Association Pavilion, Crandon.

Wabeno Art and Music Festival August 1st-2nd Downtown, Wabeno. It is an outdoor celebration of fine art, great music and delicious food & drink in historic downtown Wabeno. Two days packed with over twenty musical acts on three stages, visual artists doing demonstrations of their techniques and culinary creations for everyone to enjoy- something for every palate! This event will be for all ages and include a youth theater performance, puppet theater & hands on art activities for everyone.

Paddleboat Pandemonium August 1st 1-4pm Sammy’s Bar & Grill, N9067 Waterpower Rd., Deerbrook. There will be a decorated boat parade at 1pm with racing heats beginning at 2pm. Trophies for first, second & third places along with Best Decorated Boat will be giving out. Entry fee is $20 per two-person team. Paddleboats will be available or bring your own. There will also be raffles, food, fun, & music. Proceeds to benefit the Elcho School Scholarship Fund. For more information, please contact Lisa Haefs at 715-623-4191.

Stovewood Daze August 1st 10am-4pm Mecikalski Museum, Jennings. (Hwy. 45 to Pelican Lake, Hwy. B East to Jennings) Celebrating our heritage with an old fashioned pig roast, music, bake sale, exhibits & free museum tours all day.

“Secret Mission” Vacation Bible School August 3rd-7th 9:30am-Noon St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, W18995 First Street, Aniwa. All future secret agents, preschoolers (Age 3) to 7th grade, join us for secret agent training (bible stories, crafts, games, songs & snacks). Be part of an elite mission.

Blood Drive August 3rd 11:30am-5pm Langlade Hospital – Conference Rooms 1 & 2, 112 East Fifth Avenue, Antigo. Langlade Hospital in conjunction with Blood Center of Northcentral Wisconsin holds a blood drive the first Monday of every month. No appointments required. For more information, please contact the Blood Center of Northcentral Wisconsin at 1-866-566-5900.

Langlade County Tavern League of Wisconsin Golf Outing August 3rd Noon Bass Lake Golf Course, W10650 Bass Lake Rd., Deerbrook. $65 per person. Includes 18 holes, cart & prime rib dinner. Door prizes, hole events and raffles. For reservations, please call 715-623-6196.

Music in the Park August 3rd 5:30-8:30pm City Park West, 230 Aurora Street, Antigo. Come and enjoy Sawtooth Brothers.

Antigo Tater Trot August 8th 8:30-11am Antigo City Park, located 4 blocks east of Hwy 45 on Aurora St., Antigo. 10K & 1 mile runs, a 4-mile timed walk/run. Start & finish at Antigo City Park. Paved streets & country roads with short sections of gravel. Course is flat & fast. Chip timing, mile markers, & water stations provided. 1-Mile Fun Run 8:30am start, 10k Competitive Run 9am start, & the 4 Mile Run/Walk 9:05am start. Post-race celebration includes live entertainment & a baked potato bar. For more information, please call 715-627-4336 ext. 2617 or go tonwww.antigotatertrot.com.
American Legion Post #3 Antigo Pig Roast & Raffle August 15th 2pm Peaceful Valley Park, Antigo. Meal includes Roast pork, red potatoes and a roll $6.75/plate starting at 4:30pm. Beverages available. Live Music by The Silhouettes from 4-8pm.

*Government Meetings*
Antigo Optimist Club Meeting July 28th 12-1pm North Star Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo.
Antigo Kiwanis Club Meeting July 28th Noon The Refuge Restaurant, 410 Hwy. 64, Antigo. New members are welcome.
Hotel/Motel Commission Meeting July 29th 8:30am City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.
Economic Development Committee Meeting August 3rd 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.
Groups*
Baby & Me Group July 27th & August 3rd 1:00pm-2:00pm. Langlade Hospital, 112 East Fifth Avenue, Antigo. Langlade Birthing Center, second floor of the hospital. Facilitator: RN/International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. For more information please call 715-623-9280. No fee.

Eating Disorders Support Group July 29th 6:00pm-7:00pm. Meets at AVAIL Center in Antigo. Please call 715-623-5177 for more information.

AA Support Group (Open) July 30th & August 1st 7:00pm. Langlade Hospital, 112 East Fifth Avenue, Antigo. Langlade Hospital Conference Room 1022, adjacent to Chapel in the new hospital. Thursdays & Saturdays.

Narcotics Anonymous July 31st 7:00pm. Langlade Hospital, 112 East Fifth Avenue, Antigo. Langlade Hospital Conference Room 1022, adjacent to Chapel in the Langlade Hospital.

AL-ANON Meeting July 27th & August 3rd 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church – Quest Center – Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm

Overeaters Anonymous July 27th & August 3rd 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.