*Community Events*
Antigo Area Community Food Pantry October 7th 11am-1pm (Wednesdays) & October 9th 1pm-3pm (Fridays), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103.

Blood Drive October 5th 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.

Boys & Girls Club Teen Night October 6th 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.

McTeacher’s Night at Antigo McDonald’s October 7th 4-7pm McDonald’s, 2115 Neva Rd., Antigo. For Peace Lutheran School. McTeacher’s Night is a special evening for schools & McDonald’s to raise funds for programs, equipment or any other special projects. Teachers will work side by side with McDonald’s employees. At the end of the evening, 20% of the sales will be donated to their school!

Dr. Fuhrman Eat for Health Video Lecture Series October 7th 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 Skinny about Fats. Free admission. A light lunch & recipes will be provided for all. To register, call Nett Janssen at 715-850-0734.

Pelican Lake Women’s Civic Club Style Show October 8th 11am Holiday Acres, 4060 South Shore Dr., Rhinelander. Lunch will be served at noon followed by the style show. Club members and friends will model fashions provided by area merchants. Silent raffles, door prizes and a 50/50 raffle will be held also. Tickets are available for a $20.00 donation by calling Marsha at 715-487-5990. The Club continues to raise money for the needs and welfare of the community. For more information, please call Carolyn Briggs at 715-499-6045.

McTeacher’s Night at Antigo McDonald’s October 8th 4-7pm McDonald’s, 2115 Neva Rd., Antigo. For Antigo High School. McTeacher’s Night is a special evening for schools & McDonald’s to raise funds for programs, equipment or any other special projects. Teachers will work side by side with McDonald’s employees. At the end of the evening, 20% of the sales will be donated to their school!

Northwoods Art Tour October 9th-11th 10am-5pm Northwoods Galleries & Studios. Stretching from Presque Isle & Land O Lakes in the north to as far South as Irma & Elcho, the tour encompasses Vilas, Oneida, Iron, Langlade & Lincoln Counties. Visitors are invited to enjoy self-guided drives through the scenic back roads of the Northwoods & stop at over 30 studios & galleries of area painters, photographers, potters, furniture makers, wood carvers, jewelers & fiber artists. There will be artist demonstrations & an opportunity to purchase original work directly from the artist. Color brochures & maps are available at local businesses, area galleries & chambers of commerce. For more information, please call 715-385-3334 or go to www.northwoodsarttour.com.

St. Matthew Lutheran Church Fish Fry October 9th 3:30-7pm, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, N5674 County Rd E., Deerbrook. Dinner includes haddock, potato salad, baby reds, coleslaw, dessert & beverage. Carryouts available. Also crafts, bazaar & bake sale. Adults $8, Children thru 12 $5, Preschool – Free.

United Church of Christ Men’s Club Fish Fry October 9th 5-7pm Jack Lamar Elcho Pavilion, N11283 Dorr St., Elcho. “Fish Fry” (fried or broiled), fries, coleslaw, & custard. Opens at 4:00 pm. For more information, please call Warren Wagner at 715-275-3134.

Laona Class of 2017 5th Annual Fall Craft Fair October 10th 9am-2pm Laona High School gym, 5216 Forest St., Laona. This event will feature art, crafts, pumpkin decorating, face painting, games for the kids and a variety of food. The class will be serving chili, brats, hot sandwiches & baked goods. There will also be a food drive. Receive an entry in the door prize raffle with every non-perishable food item. All items are donated to the local food pantry.

3rd Annual Wellness Walk at the Rat River Trail October 10th Registration at 9:30am Blackwell Town Hall, 3696 Flanner Lane, Blackwell. “All In For Fitness.” Best poker hand will receive a grand prize. A hot beef lunch will be provided at 11:30am. Please bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to NEWCAP pantry. Sponsored by the Town of Blackwell, the Laona Homemakers & Forest Co. Health Department.

Crooked Lake/Mountain Lions Club 6th Annual Oktoberfest October 10th starting at 11am, Community Center, Hwy. W, Crooked Lake (9 miles east of Mountain & 20 miles west of Crivitz). Come stroll through the beer garden & shop for craft items, enjoy pumpkin decorating, take a hayride or participate in the minnow races. Meat raffle at Noon. Dinner will be served from 1-5pm, consisting of roasted pig, stuffing, sauerkraut, German potato salad, baby reds, applesauce, marble rye bread & black forest cake. Tickets at the door are $10 for adults, $5 10-5 years old, Free for children Under 5. For more information, please call Cassie at 715-276-6196.

Lake Metonga Association Weeds “n” Walleye Fundraising Banquet October 10th Mole Lake Casino Banquet Hall, 3084 State Highway 55, Crandon. 5pm Silent auction, paddle wheel, raffles & mingling. 7pm Dinner, entertainment & live auction. Join us for an evening of fun, laughter & fundraising to help us be able to continue our efforts to preserve Lake Metonga for future generations to enjoy. Tickets sales are limited to 300, so don’t delay. You can reserve your spot by contacting Chris Mueller at [email protected] or call Chris or Gary at 715-478-2049 or Tim at (262) 389-0707 or Judi at (815) 742-8766.

Rural Fire Control Volunteer Fire Department Magic Show October 10th 7pm St. John’s Catholic Church (All Saints school auditorium), 415 6th Ave., Antigo. Adults are $3 at the door and Children under 16 $2. For more information, please call 715-623-3250.

Langlade County Humane Society Pet Parade & Fall Festival October 17th 11am-4pm Langlade County Fairgrounds, Livestock Pavilion, 1633 Neva Rd., Antigo. Join us for the pet parade, pet & owner costume contests, silent auction baskets, food, games, face painting & much more! Registration for pet parade starts at 11am, $5 per person. One mile pet parade at Noon. Dog show & judging starts at 1:30pm. For more information, please call Arika Schielke at 715-610-2004.

*Government Meetings*

Economic Development Committee Meeting October 5th 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Antigo Optimist Club Meeting October 6th 12-1pm North Star Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo.

Antigo Kiwanis Club Meeting October 6th Noon The Refuge Restaurant, 410 Hwy. 64, Antigo. New members are welcome.

City Planning Commission Meeting October 6th 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Board of Health Meeting October 7th 10:30-11:30am Health Service Center Board Room, 1225 Langlade Road, Antigo.

Langlade County Humane Society Membership Meeting October 8th 6pm Langlade Co. Safety Building, 840 Clermont St., Antigo.

Wolf River Chapter of Trout Unlimited Fall Meeting October 10th 10-11am White Lake Community Center, 615 School Street, White Lake. For more information, please contact Tim Waters at 920-740-9595.

Park, Cemetery & Recreation Commission Meeting October 12th City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Groups*
Baby & Me Group October 5th & 12th 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 7th 6:00pm-7:00pm. Meets at AVAIL Center in Antigo. Please call 715-623-5177 for more information.

AA Support Group (Open) October 8th & 10th 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 9th 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 5th & 12th 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church – Quest Center – Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm

Overeaters Anonymous October 5th & 12th 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.

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