*Community Events*
Antigo Area Community Food Pantry February 17th 11am-1pm (Wednesdays) & February 19th 1pm-3pm (Fridays), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103.

The Fix Is In’s Spay-ghetti Dinner February 16th 5-8pm Holiday Acres Resort, 4060 S. Shore Dr. , Rhinelander. The Fix Is In, Inc. will be hosting a benefit dinner. The all-you-can-eat buffet will feature spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert and coffee. Other beverages may be purchased at the bar. Vegetarian and gluten-free options will be available. The Fix Is In offers high quality, low cost spay/neuter services in Rhinelander, Minocqua, Conover, Crandon, Antigo, Wausau & Medford. For more information, please visit www.thefixisin.org.

Boys & Girls Club Teen Night February 16th 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.

Free Open Skate February 19th 11:30am-1pm Langlade County Fairgrounds – Multi-Purpose Building, 1633 Neva Road, Antigo. The Antigo Area Youth Hockey Association, in collaboration with the City of Antigo Park & Rec Department, offer FREE open skates throughout the year at the Langlade County Multi-Purpose Building. The Open Skates are FREE with the donation of a canned good. There are a limited supply of skates available for use (these are free, but must be returned at the end of the skate). Registration is not required to attend Open Skates. For more information, please contact Sarah Repp at 715-623-3633 ext. 13.

Knights of Columbus Friday Fish Fry February 19th 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. Carryouts available by calling 715-623-2189.

Antigo Bike & Ski Club Moonlight Ski/Snowshoe Hike February 19th 7-9pm Schmeiser Property, N1818 W Rollwood Road, Antigo. To get to the Schmeiser property, take Hwy 45 South of Antigo. Go one mile south of the four lanes, take a right on Nickel Road. Go straight at the stop sign onto the dead end road. There will be a gathering at the Schmeiser home to follow. Please bring something to share and RSVP to Connie at [email protected] so that Schmeisers know how many to expect.

18th Annual Post Lake Ice Fishing Jamboree February 20th Fishing starts at dawn. Fish registration ends at 4pm. PLIA Community Center, Corner of Hwy. K & Post Lake Dr., Elcho. Fishing held on Upper & Lower Post Lake. Cash prizes are awarded for largest fish to adults. Prizes awarded to children 12 & under. Raffle tickets & bonus raffles. Food, beverages and games.

Forsyth Sunlite Resort Ice Fishing Derby February 20th 10am-4pm Lake George, Rhinelander. Food, refreshments & karaoke. Cash prizes. For more information, please call Donna Forsyth at 715-362-2195.

Shawano Fishing Tournament February 20th Sparky’s Bar & Grill, W5884 Cedar Ct., Shawano, south shore of Shawano Lake. Register by 7am on the day of the tournament at Sparky’s. Prizes awarded every hour. Food & refreshments. Meat raffle to follow the tournament. For more information, call 715-524-0470.

34th Annual Crooked Lake Volunteer Fire Department Fish-O-Rama February 20th 8am-4pm, Crooked Lake Community Building, 15445 Cty. Hwy. W, Crooked Lake.

8th Annual Frozen Tozen Winter Fest February 20th 8am-5pm Boulder Junction Area Lakes. A day of ice fishing, tournament. Proceeds benefit the Boulder Junction Boat Landing Improvement Fund. Awards ceremony & raffle drawing. Contact: Boulder Junction Chamber, (715) 385-2400 or visit boulderjct.org.

Ice Drags February 20th 9-11:30am Racing starts at Noon, Chute Pond, Hwy. 32, 5 miles south of Mountain. 4×4 trucks, ATVs, cars & bikes.

Merrill Ice Drags February 20th 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.

Youth Tractor & Machinery Safety Certification Course February 20th 9am-3pm Langlade County Resource Center, 837 Clermont St., Antigo. The course includes classroom safety instruction for tractors & farm machinery operation, hazard recognition & correction, general farm safety knowledge, & how to approach farm safety with a positive attitude. In addition, the course is designed for youth ages 14-15 that need the federal certificate of training for employment on farms, youth ages 12-16 who will be operating tractors or self-propelled farm machinery on public roads for their own family, & youth interested in tractor & machinery safety. Participants must attend the full 24 hours of instruction to be certified. For more information, please call Steve Zimmerman or Jen Beran at 715-627-6236.

4th Annual Human Ice Bowling/Bed Races Fundraiser February 20th 11am Thornton’s Rafting Resort and Campground, W12882 Parkway Rd., Athlestane. Join us for a day of winter fun! Human Ice Bowling, $10 per 2 person team, 100% payback! DJ music, raffles and more! This event benefits local charities. For more information, please call 715-757-3311.

Kids’ Fishing Jamboree February 21st 9am-3pm Lac Vieux Desert, West Shore boat landing, Land O’Lakes. Annual Kids’ Fishing Jamboree at the Lac Vieux Desert west shore boat landing. Food & refreshments available. Prizes for all the children. For more information, please call 715-547-3434.

*Meetings*
Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting February 15th 6pm TNT’s Russted Nail, 16695 State Highway 32, Mountain.

Antigo Optimist Club Meeting February 16th 12-1pm North Star Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo.

Antigo Kiwanis Club Meeting February 16th Noon The Refuge Restaurant, 410 Hwy. 64, Antigo. New members are welcome.

City Plan Commission Meeting February 16th 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting February 17th 5:30pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee Meeting February 17th 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Groups*
Baby & Me Group February 15th & February 22nd 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 17th 6:00pm-7:00pm. Meets at AVAIL Center in Antigo. Please call 715-623-5177 for more information.

AA Support Group (Open) February 18th & February 20th 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 19th 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 15th & February 22nd 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church – Quest Center – Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm

Overeaters Anonymous February 15th & February 22nd 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.

Weight Watchers Meetings February 16th 6:45am Langlade County Board Room, Safety Building 840 Clermont St., Antigo & 5:30pm United Methodist Church, 2034 5th Ave., Antigo.