*Community Events*
Antigo Area Community Food Pantry February 3rd 11am-1pm (Wednesdays) & February 5th 1pm-3pm (Fridays), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103.

Blood Drive February 1st 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.

Faith Center Church of God Revival February 1st-5th 7pm N2142 Hwy. 45S, Antigo. For more information, please call 715-627-7200.

Boys & Girls Club Teen Night February 2nd 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.

11th Annual Labatt Blue USA Adult Pond Hockey Championships February 5th-7th Dollar Lake, Eagle River. USA Hockey & Labatt Blue invites you, your teammates & families to enjoy the experience at this year’s 4 on 4 Pond Hockey Championships. For more information, please call 1-800-359-6315 or go to usahockey.com/adult.

Winter Festival, Three Bear Winter Sled Dog Races & Midwest American Championship February 5th-7th 9am-4pm. Downtown, Land O’Lakes. Three days of premier racing by the best of the best sled dog teams throughout the USA & Canada. The Midwest American Championships will be held again in Wisconsin. In addition to great sled dog racing, Saturday includes Mutt races. Races proceed throughout the area on groomed rural trails. Mushers Ball (Sat. evening), winter games & concessions. Craft sale & flea market (Sat 10am-3pm) at the Land O’ Lakes Elementary School. Please call 715-547-3541 for more information.

Knights of Columbus Friday Fish Fry February 5th 4-7pm Knights of Columbus Hall, 535 Center Street, Antigo. Bar opens at 3:30 pm. Serving fried or baked cod, shrimp, or fish/shrimp combo. Dinner includes choice of potato, cup of soup, rye bread, glass of beer and dessert. Hamburgers and cheeseburgers will be available to purchase. Carry-outs available by calling 715-623-2189.

Alice in Winterland Ice Fishing Event February 6th 7am-3pm Lake Alice, Tomahawk, between Horseshoe Rd. & Anglers Ave. boat landings. Prizes for the 3 largest fish caught in 5 categories of fish. Cost: $5 per person & $10 per family. Food, refreshments & numerous raffles. Come join this great Lake Alice tradition! For more information call Mike at 715-340-2442, Fred at 262-337-1721 or Hank at 715-453-4883 for information.

60th Annual Fish-O-Ree February 6th-7th Chute Pond, Mountain. Sponsored by the Mountain Fire Department Auxiliary. Two days of fishing, fun, food, refreshments & raffles. Please call Jerry Hull at 920-660-8201 for more information.

Hiles Fisheree on Pine Lake February 6th 10am Pine Lake, Hiles.

32nd Annual Sugar Bush Sno-Mo-Wheelers Poker Run February 6th Beachside, 4163 E Lakeview St., Crandon. Games, food & beverages. Run ends at Beachside Bar & Grill, Lake Metonga. Rules: Best 5 out of 7 cards make a hand. Must be from 5 different pit stops. Draw your own hand at Beachside. All hands must be turned in by 5pm. Tickets are $1 ea. Tickets available at ALL Pit Stops. Stops include: Crandon Area – May’s Bar, Duck’s Bar, Pack Em Inn, Hansen’s Double Top Pizza, Beach’s Steaks & Spirits, Water’s Edge Lodge, Beachside Bar & Grill; Laona – Johnnie’s Resort, Danz Bar, T-Bob’s; Pickerel – Schuh’s Sportmen’s, Final Lap, Frog Alley; Argonne – Kathy’s Inn, Main Street Ed’s; Wabeno Area – Pichotta’s Pub & Grub, Backhaus’, Sportsmen Retreat, Jackie’s Windfall Inn, Rockin’ Robin’s, Wild Rose, Rusty’s Wabeno Bowl.

Merrill Ice Drags February 6th Reg. at 9am, races begin at noon. Council Grounds State Park, N1895 Council Grounds Dr., Merrill. Dragsters, muscle cars & trucks race on an 1/8-mile strip of ice on Lake Alexander. Access to ice is through the Council Grounds State Park. Dates may change, please check website. For more information, please call 715-536-9474.

Tombstone Pickerel Snowmobile Club Trail Ride February 6th 9:30am Meet at Clubhouse, Hwy. DD, Pickerel. Departing at 10am. The participants will determine the length of the ride, therefore determining the destination.

The 13th Annual Deerbrook Bridge Runners ‘Classic Cruise’ February 6th 10am Quinn’s Bar, N5298 Cty. Rd. A, Neva. A snowmobile ride/show for vintage sleds (new sleds are welcome also!) Registration begins at 10 a.m., ride at noon. A $10 entry fee gets you a commemorative lapel pin, a chance to win $100, a chance to win a door prize, soup and sandwich after the ride. We will also be selling tickets ($5 each or three for $10) for a chance to win (first prize) a restored 1978 Polaris Cobra (or $500), (second prize) $300, (third prize) $150, and (fourth prize) $75. You do not have to be present to win. We will also have raffles and karaoke. For more information, please contact our Club President, Regina McDougal at 715-219-0457.

Pro Vintage Racing February 6th Races start at 10:30am, Wausau 525 track, 8911 County Road NN, Wausau. Over 30 Classes of Sleds including women’s & junior’s. Join us for a great day of racing action.

41st Annual Red Arrow Snowmobile Club Fish-A-Ree February 6th-7th 11am-6pm Sat. & 11am -4pm Sun. Townsend Town Hall, Hwy 32, Townsend. This is a “Family Fun” event. Come by sled, car, truck or van. The event is open to the public & features DJ music, food, beverages, raffles & a fishing contest. Prizes will be awarded for several fish categories by weight. In addition, all 2nd & 3rd place fish will be entered in a drawing for 2 bonus prizes. Finally, all entries will be in a drawing for a $50 gas card. Fish can be caught at any lake with 20 miles of Townsend & must be caught during the event. All funds raised are used to maintain & better the snowmobile & ATV trails in the Townsend area. For more information, please call John at 920-540-5948.

9th Annual Farfromsnoozin’ Bed Races on the Ice February 6th Registration at Noon, races start at 1pm Birch Hills Resort/My Bar, 16688 Nicolet Rd., Townsend. Bed races on the ice! Beds are provided. Door prizes for best pajamas! 5-person co-ed teams (at least 1 female per team). Must be 21 or older. $25 entry fee per team. Karaoke from 6-11pm. For more information, please call Dawn Herlache at 715-276-6195.

Winter Fun and Wellness Day February 6th 3-6pm Peaceful Valley Park, 420 Field Street, Antigo. Free family fun, healthy food created by Langlade Hospital, warm drinks include: hot cider, hot chocolate and coffee, roast marshmallows over campfires. Also Brandt’s sleigh rides, games, activities & prizes. For more information, please call Sarah Repp at 715.623.3633 extension-13 or go to www.antigo-city.org/rec1.

Souper Bowl of Caring 2016 11am-Noon February 7th, Antigo United Methodist Church, 2034 5th Ave., Antigo. Enjoy a variety of soups, desserts and friendship. Free will offering with all proceeds donated to the Antigo Area Community Food Pantry. Together we will make a difference in fighting hunger locally!
*Meetings*
Economic Development Committee Meeting February 1st 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Langlade County Snowmobile Council Meeting February 1st 6pm Langlade County Forestry Office, 1633 Neva Rd., Antigo.

Antigo Optimist Club Meeting February 2nd 12-1pm North Star Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo.

Antigo Kiwanis Club Meeting February 2nd Noon The Refuge Restaurant, 410 Hwy. 64, Antigo. New members are welcome.

City Planning Commission Meeting February 2nd 6pm, City Hall 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Wabeno Area School District Regular Board of Education Meeting February 3rd 6:30pm Library, Wabeno Elementary School, 4346 Mill Dr., Wabeno.

Langlade County Personnel Committee Meeting February 4th 9am, Wolf River Room, Langlade County Resource Center, 837 Clermont Street, Antigo.
Groups*
Baby & Me Group February 1st & February 8th 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 February 3rd 6:00pm-7:00pm. Meets at AVAIL Center in Antigo. Please call 715-623-5177 for more information.

AA Support Group (Open) February 4th & February 6th 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 February 5th 7:00pm. Langlade Hospital, 112 East Fifth Avenue, Antigo. Langlade Hospital Conference Room 1022, adjacent to Chapel in the Langlade Hospital.

AL-ANON Meeting February 1st & February 8th 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church – Quest Center – Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm

Overeaters Anonymous February 1st & February 8th 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.

Weight Watchers Meetings February 2nd 6:45am Langlade County Board Room, Safety Building 840 Clermont St., Antigo & 5:30pm United Methodist Church, 2034 5th Ave., Antigo.