*Community Events*
Antigo Area Community Food Pantry October 21st 11am-1pm (Wednesdays) & October 23rd 1pm-3pm (Fridays), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103.

Boys & Girls Club Teen Night October 20th 6-8pm Boys & Girls Club of Langlade Co., 411 Superior St., Antigo. For grades 6-12. Dinner at 5:30pm. Dodgeball, basketball, pool, music, computer time, video games & more. For more information, please call 715-627-1800 or go to www.bgclang.org.

Dr. Fuhrman Eat for Health Video Lecture Series October 21th 5-7pm Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo. Join us for a 6 week video lecture series to learn how you can have renewed, incredible health. Learn what foods provide the highest concentration of nutrients & how we can protect our bodies from disease. This week’s topic is the Prescription for Healthy Bones & Muscles. Free admission. A light lunch & recipes will be provided for all. To register, call Nett Janssen at 715-850-0734.

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser October 22nd 5-7pm Mattoon Elementary School, 507 Stone Ave., Mattoon. Tickets in advance: $5 each or 4 for $15 (available from Mattoon students). Tickets will be $6 at the door. Earnings will go toward the purchase of IPads and Chromebooks. Everyone is welcome!

Climate Changes’ Impact on Northwoods October 22nd 6:30pm – 8:00pm McGinley Room, Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont Street, Antigo. Professor Ankur Desai, an Associate Professor at the UW Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, will be coming for an evening program on the impact of climate change on the Northwoods. Prof. Desai has been studying how ecosystems respond to climate variability & how the climate responds to ecological patterns & processes for a number of years in the Northwoods of Wisconsin.

“Pretty In Pink”: Nights of Art and Awareness October 23rd & 24th Fri. 5-8pm, Sat. 7-10pm WOWSPACE, 114 Vinal St. (downtown) Wittenberg. This show of Artful Bras is open to the public on October 23rd & is free. The show continues on October 24th with a women only night. For more information go to www.wallsofwittenberg.com.

Halloween Haunted House October 23rd, 24th, 30th & 31st 7-11pm at the old grocery store in Wittenberg, 100 W. Reed St. The cost is $6.00 or $5.00 with a donation of a non-perishable food item. Proceeds to benefit the Walls of Wittenberg.

Creepy Hollow Haunted Trail October 23rd & 24th 8-11pm N11818 Cedar Rd., Birnamwood. Tickets $5 or $4 with a canned food item.

2nd Annual Learn-to-Fish Muskies October 24th 9am Johnnie’s Resort, 6995 Potawatomi Trail Rd., Laona. This event is open to individuals 16 yrs. and up, with little or no musky fishing experience. The event will start with classroom lessons aimed toward musky identification, biology & fishing techniques. Then participants will hit the water with local fishing volunteers for a chance to catch a musky. Participants will be provided with all the necessary equipment, but must possess a valid WI fishing license. If interested in participating, please contact Conservation Warden Brad Dahlquist at 715-478-5610.

Lakewood X-Country Ski Club Trail Clean Up Days October 24th 9am McCauslin Brook Golf Course, Club House Lane, Lakewood. For more information, please call Terry at 920-727-9956.

Dirty Dog Dryland Event October 24th-25th 9am Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Boy Scout Reservation, W6500 Spring Lake Road, Pearson. Come experience the excitement of sled dog racing on dry land at the Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Boy Scout Reservation! You will see teams with bikes, scooters, carts, & dogs partnered with running mushers. Spectators are encouraged to visit with drivers & smooze with their dogs at their trucks! Home cooked food service will be available at race site. Free admission & plenty of parking available. For more information, please call Beth at 715-882-8080.

Oconto County Handicapped Citizens Halloween Party October 24th 11am Bill Lazansky Building, Hwy 32, Mountain. Sponsored by the McCaslin Lioness, this Halloween Party is a great time for the handicapped citizens of our county. Music, dancing, lunch and costume judging are some of the highlights! For more information, please call Lillian at 715-276-7008.

Dollars For Dogs/Cash For Cats October 24th 1-6pm Elcho Clubhouse, Hwy. K, Elcho. A fundraiser for the Langlade County Humane Society sponsored by the Elcho/Pelican Lake Lioness Club. There will be live music, food, bake sale, meat raffles, basket raffles, 50/50 & a silent auction.

5th Annual Boo Bash & Chili Cook-Off October 24th 7pm Crivello’s, 818 Main St., Oconto. Join us for a frightfully fun night! DJ & Karaoke music 8-Midnight, Raffles, Best Costume Contest, refreshments & chili! Admission is $10. To enter the Chili Cook-Off please bring your slow-cooker filled with your favorite chili, judging will be at 8pm sharp! $50 first place prize!!! For more information, please call 920-835-1738.

Concordia University Wind Symphony October 24th 7:30pm Peace Lutheran Church, 300 Lincoln St., Antigo. The Wind Symphony is the premier instrumental ensemble at Concordia University, Chicago. A variety of music, in many forms & styles, will make this event a pleasure for everyone. Admission is free, however, a free will offering will be accepted. For additional information, please contact David Reineke at 715-623-2200.

“Wafflemania” Fundraiser for the Langlade County Humane Society October 25th 9am-2pm Antigo Elks Lodge, 622 Clermont Street, Antigo. They will be serving hot Belgium waffles with all the fixings. Silent auction items, 50/50 & basket raffles.

Harvest Dinner October 25th 11:30am-1:30pm St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 138 Bissell St., White Lake. The menu includes pork, beef, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes & gravy, vegetables, salad bar & desserts. Adults $9.00, Under 12 $4.00, Under 3 Free.

Benefit Booyah for the Oconto Area Humane Society October 25th 12pm Riverside Bar, 106 Smith St., Oconto. We’re serving up some Booyah in support of the Oconto Area Humane Society! Bring your appetite, your family, your friends or bring your containers for some Booyah-to-go!
We’re serving until it’s all gone!!! For more information, please call Guy at 920-834-2594.

*Government Meetings*
Monthly Meeting of the Lakewood Area Chamber October 19th 6pm Firelite Lounge, Hwy 32, Lakewood. General membership meeting. Anyone interested in learning more about the Chamber is welcome to attend. For more information, please call Kathy at 715-276-6500.

Antigo Optimist Club Meeting October 20th 12-1pm North Star Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo.

Antigo Kiwanis Club Meeting October 20th Noon The Refuge Restaurant, 410 Hwy. 64, Antigo. New members are welcome.

Unified School District of Antigo Open Forum Meeting October 20th 7pm Antigo High School Media Tech Room 210-4, 1900 10th Ave., Antigo.

City of Antigo Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee Meeting October 21st 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison Street, Antigo.

Antigo Area ATV/UTV Club Meeting October 22nd 7-8pm Quinn’s Bar, N5298 County Road A,
Deerbrook.

Lakewood X-Country Ski Club Meeting October 24th 2pm Lakewood/Townsend Ambulance Building, Hwy 32, Lakewood. For more information, email: [email protected]

Groups*
Baby & Me Group October 19th & 26th 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 October 21st 6:00pm-7:00pm. Meets at AVAIL Center in Antigo. Please call 715-623-5177 for more information.

AA Support Group (Open) October 22nd & 24th 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 October 23rd 7:00pm. Langlade Hospital, 112 East Fifth Avenue, Antigo. Langlade Hospital Conference Room 1022, adjacent to Chapel in the Langlade Hospital.

AL-ANON Meeting October 19th & 26th 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church – Quest Center – Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm

Overeaters Anonymous October 19th & 26th 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.

Weight Watchers Meetings October 20th 6:45am Langlade County Board Room, Safety Building 840 Clermont St., Antigo & 5:30pm United Methodist Church, 2034 5th Ave., Antigo.

HALOS-Helping Another grieve a Loved One’s Suicide October 22nd 6:30-9pm NTC Antigo Campus-Wood Technology Center, 312 Forrest Ave., Antigo. We are a new support group for anyone who has felt the devastating effects of a friend’s or loved one’s suicide. Meetings to be held the fourth Thursday each month in Room WT119 of the Wood Technology Center at NTC Antigo Campus. For more information, contact Tara at 715-219-5959.