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

Blood Drive March 7th 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 March 8th 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.

Car Seat Fitting Station March 9th 4-6pm Antigo Fire Department, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Four-Year Old Kindergarten Open House Crandon School District March 11th & 18th 11:30am-6pm Crandon Elementary School, 9750 Hwy. 8,Crandon. This open house is for parents interested in 4 yr. old kindergarten for the 2016-17 school year. Any interested parents can fill out an enrollment form for their child that day. Parents are required to bring their child with them to enroll in the program. This will give your child the opportunity to meet the teachers. Parents should bring their child’s birth certificate & immunization record. The 4K staff will be presenting information and answering questions for parents. Please call 715-478-3723 for more information.

United Church of Christ Men’s Club Fish Fry March 11th 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.

Knights of Columbus Friday Fish Fry March 11th 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.

Bye, Bye Birdie Musical Production March 11th & 12th 7:30-9:30pm, March 13th 2-4pm & March 17th-19th 7:30-9:30pm Antigo High School – Volm Theater, 1900 Tenth Ave., Antigo. This 1950’s romp through music, laughter, costumes and innocent fun helps us remember that “You’re Never Dressed Without a Smile” and that the Ed Sullivan show once reigned supreme. Come see the Antigo High students perform this timeless classic for your enjoyment. Tickets are $10 for adults, children 10 & under $5. Tickets available in the high school commons Mon.-Thur. 5:30-7:30pm, also an hour before curtain, depending on availability. For more information, please call 715-623-3396.

Spring Craft/Vendor Sale March 12th 9am-3pm Antigo Community Church, 723 Deleglise St., Antigo. Over 25 crafters and independent consultants ready to sell you the perfect item to fill your Easter basket. For more information, please call Heather Petersen at 715-610-1796.

Youth Tractor & Machinery Safety Certification Course March 12th 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.

St. Patrick’s Day Motorcycle Swap Meet March 12th 10am-4pm Northwoods Banquet Center, 1540 Pueblo Dr., Rhinelander. This event will include live music, door prizes, raffles and a motorcycle show & swap meet. For more information, please call 715-282-5220 or 715-282-6344.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 12th Noon-1pm Country Inn, N9195 State Rd. 55, Pickerel. The amazing holiday parade, full of St. Patrick’s Day floats, will start at noon. Country Inn will be serving green beer, brats & burgers, along with beef & cabbage starting at 11 am. Stick around for the St. Patrick’s Day Dance immediately following the parade, until 5:30 pm at Jerry’s Sportsmen Lodge. For more information, please call Mary at 715-484-8101.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 12th 1:30pm Downtown Rhinelander. Join in the fun, food, music & merchant specials. For more information, please call 715-369-3030.

Annual Langlade County Ducks Unlimited Dinner Banquet March 12th Cocktails start at 5pm with dinner at 6:30 pm. North Star Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo. Lots of gun raffles, door prizes & auctions. Tickets available at the door. For more information, contact Tom Stuck at 715-623-2982 or email [email protected].

“The Death of Al/Alice Capone” Dinner Play March 12th Waubee Lodge, 18398 Waubee Lake Dr., Lakewood. A fun filled evening open to the public. Sponsored by Red Arrow Snowmobile ATV Club. For more information, contact Sandy at 920-960-9794.

UW Madhatters Concert March 12th 7:30pm Nicolet College Theatre, 5364 College Drive, Rhinelander. They’re back! With their unmistakable talent & signature Badger-red blazers, these goofy guys will wow you with another tour de force a cappella performance. The MadHatters are the first & premier men’s a cappella group at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As an international touring group with 8 released albums, the MadHatters sound like a multi-tracked studio recording. Every song is layered with 16 unique vocal styles. Nowhere will you see so many good-looking guys, singing in perfect harmony with such high-spirited humor, it will be “aca-amazing.” $15. Buy tickets online at nicoletlive.com or call (715) 365-4646.

Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast March 13th 8am-Noon Knights of Columbus Hall, 535 Center Street, Antigo. The pancake breakfast will be held at the KC Hall on the second Sunday of each month through Mother’s Day. All you can eat buttermilk and potato pancakes. Also serving pork sausage, coffee, milk and orange juice. For more information, please call 715-623-2189.

Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District 4 Year Old Kindergarten Registration March 14th 3-5pm Birnamwood Elementary School gym, 337 Main St., Birnamwood & March 15th 3-5pm Wittenberg Elementary School cafeteria, 300 S Prouty St., Wittenberg. This is for children who will be 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2016 for the 2016-17 school year. Please bring along proof of birth date (birth certificate, baptismal record or passport) and immunization record. There will be a $10 registration fee to be paid in the fall. Children do not need to be present at registration, but are welcome to come. For more information, please call Joan at 715-449-2576 or Brenda at 715-253-2221.

*Meetings*
Economic Development Committee Meeting March 7th 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Langlade County Snowmobile Council Meeting March 7th 6pm Langlade County Forestry Office, 1633 Neva Rd., Antigo.

Community/Senior Center Coalition Task Force Meeting March 7th 6pm, Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo.

Antigo Optimist Club Meeting March 8th 12-1pm North Star Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo.

Antigo Kiwanis Club Meeting March 8th Noon The Refuge Restaurant, 410 Hwy. 64, Antigo. New members are welcome.

Langlade County Senior Club Meeting March 8th 1:30-3pm Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo.

Triple R Riding Club Monthly Meeting March 8th 7-8pm Vickie & the Vets, 1216 Elm Street, Antigo.

City Council Meeting March 9th 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Langlade County Humane Society Membership Meeting March 10th 6pm Langlade Co. Safety Building, 840 Clermont St., Antigo.

Park, Cemetery & Recreation Commission Meeting March 14th 5:30pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Langlade County Ice Age Trail Chapter Annual Meeting March 14th 7-9pm Langlade County Resource Center – Wolf River Room, 837 Clermont Street, Antigo. Join us for our annual chapter meeting to learn what is new on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Langlade County. Recent activity of chapter volunteers, trail status and plans for 2016 will be considered at the meeting. Contact the coordinator (Joe Jopek, 715-623-2645) for a copy of the agenda.

Groups*
Baby & Me Group March 7th & March 14th 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 March 9th 6:00pm-7:00pm. Meets at AVAIL Center in Antigo. Please call 715-623-5177 for more information.

AA Support Group (Open) March 10th & March 12th 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 March 11th 7:00pm. Langlade Hospital, 112 East Fifth Avenue, Antigo. Langlade Hospital Conference Room 1022, adjacent to Chapel in the Langlade Hospital.

AL-ANON Meeting March 7th & March 14th 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church – Quest Center – Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm

Overeaters Anonymous March 7th & March 14th 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.

Weight Watchers Meetings March 8th 6:45am Langlade County Board Room, Safety Building 840 Clermont St., Antigo & 5:30pm United Methodist Church, 2034 5th Ave., Antigo.

Compassionate Friends-Antigo Chapter March 9th 7pm Langlade Hospital, 112 East Fifth Avenue, Antigo. This is support group which is open to the public and assists families who have lost a child. Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at Langlade Hospital/Confer-ence Room 1021 (behind the chapel). For more information, please email: [email protected].