*Community Events*

Antigo Area Community Food Pantry April 27^th 11am-1pm (Wednesdays) & April 29^th 1pm-3pm (Fridays), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103.

“Artists’ Free Play: IV” – 9th Annual Juried Art Show Saturdays & Sundays, April 17^th-May 8^th 11am-3pm WOWSPACE, 114 Vinal Street, Wittenberg. Come and enjoy this eclectic gathering of artists’ work from photography to painting to textiles. For more information please call 715-253-3525 or go to www.wallsofwittenberg.com.

Business, IT Job Fair April 26^th 2-5pm Nicolet Area Technical College, 5364 College Dr., Rhinelander. Northwoods employers looking to hire individuals with business or information technology skill will be on hand for a job fair in the University Transfer Center at Nicolet College. Representatives from more than a dozen businesses will be on hand to meet one-on-one with individuals. For more information, contact the Nicolet College Welcome Center at 715-365-4646 or visit nicoletcollege.edu.

Boys & Girls Club Teen Night April 26^th & 28^th 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.

Immunization Clinic April 27^th 9am-4pm Langlade County Health Department, 1225 Langlade Road, Antigo. Immunization clinic is available to provide childhood immunizations & adult vaccinations. The vaccinations are FREE to children 2 months – 18 years of age if you have Medical Assistance or no insurance. Adult vaccinations are available some with a minimal fee or FREE if you have MC or MA. Contact the Health Department at 715-627-6250 for more information or to see if you are in need of any vaccinations.

Elcho UCC Men’s Club Dinner April 27^th 4-7pm Jack Lamar Pavilion, N11283 Dorr Street, Elcho. “German Night”, Pork roast and kraut, sauerbraten and red cabbage, potato, salad bar, dessert, and coffee! Bar open at 4 pm, serving food at 5! Cost $12.00. For more information, please call Warren Wagner at 715-275-3134.

Hope Life Center Banquet April 28^th 5:15pm-9pm Peace Lutheran Church, 300 Lincoln St., Antigo. Hope Life Center will be holding its annual fund raising banquet. This year, guests at our banquet will hear compelling testimonies from real clients of how they came to Hope looking for answers and found help and encouragement. In addition to client testimonies, dinner guests will hear an update on the expanded services Hope is now offering. For more information, please contact Jack Hoogendyk at 715-470-1003.

Wabeno Area Players Present Sister Amnesia’s Country Western Nunsense Jamboree April 28^th-30^th  at 7pm & May 1^st at 2pm The Essenhaus, 4493 N. Branch St., Wabeno. A musical comedy like ‘Nun’ other! Ticket price includes show and dinner of country fixins. Tickets $30 per person. For reservations, please call 715-889-1179.

Shriner Vidalia Onion Sale April 29 & 30^th 9am-5pm. April 29^th Schaefer’s Food Mart, 600 E Pioneer St. #3, Crandon and April 30^th at Krist’s Mini Mart, 4428 N Branch St., Wabeno. This sale helps the Shriners donate to kids at Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals. For more information, please call Bob May at 715-478-5012.

Garden Fresh Salad Bowl April 30^th 11am-2pm Holiday Acres Resort, R 4060 S Shore Dr., Rhinelander. The Rhinelander Area Food Pantry, The Northwood Turners (AAW) and Holiday Acres are working together to present the first annual Garden Fresh Salad Bowl Luncheon Buffet. Those attending may choose a hand-turned and finished wooden bowl donated by the Turners. The buffet will feature signature salads from eleven area restaurants, along with rolls, beverages and dessert for $20.  Although the wooden bowls will be finished and suitable for salad, plates will be provided for salad selections. Raffles and silent auctions will also take place. For more information, visit www.rhinelanderareafoodpantry.org.

5^th Annual Old Fashioned Plow Day May 1st 9:30am-6:30pm Golden Arch Farms, W10353 Cty. I (Angle Road & Highway I), Antigo. This event features working antique tractors, an old machinery display, and a tractor parade at 12:30pm.  There will be wagon rides, kid’s activities, raffles, drawings and unique vendors.  Food and refreshments available on the grounds.  Live music from 2:30-6:30pm by Thunder Country. This event is sponsored by the Northwood’s Tractor Club. Please contact Barb at 715-218-0536 for more information.

Spring Choral Concert May 1^st 2pm Volm Theater at Antigo High School, 1900 10th Ave, Antigo. Come and enjoy this concert featuring OF Chorus and Nicolet Choraliers. Free will offering. Refreshments will be available during intermission.

Springbrook Clean-Up May 2^nd 10am-Noon Meet at the 4th Avenue Dam Trail Head (located off of 4th Avenue; behind the County Store and Lakeside Grocery & Pharmacy). Come join your community in an effort to clean-up the area surrounding Springbrook. A FREE lunch will be provided at approximately 12:00pm for all participants. We will provide gloves, trash bags, and a limited supply of trash pickers. Please dress in clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Mud boots or waterproof boots are recommended. If you own a boat you may help by picking trash out of the lake basins (the boat may not have an engine which creates a wake). Registration is not required for this event. You can register and let us know to expect you at www.antigo-city.org/rec1.

Blood Drive May 2^nd 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.

Wabeno American Legion Post #44 2016 Awards Dinner May 2^nd 4:30pm Wabeno American Legion Hall, 4494 N Branch St., Wabeno. Cocktails are at 4:30pm and dinner will be at 6pm. The dinner will be followed by awards and recognition to Legionnaires & Auxiliary to honor outstanding accomplishments in service to our veterans, their families, both within the organization and throughout the community. Please RSVP by April 27^th & send a check for $11 per person to Sylvan Post 44, P.O. Box 363, Wabeno, WI 54566. For additional information, please call Ron Boeldt at 715-276-3827.

McCaslin Lioness Spring Fashion Show May 2^nd 5pm Waubee Lodge, 18398 Waubee Park Lane., Lakewood. This event highlights the beautiful and fun fashions that can be found in the enchanted shops in Lakewood, including Northern Perks/Pickett Fences, Frame of Mind and Little Shoppe on the Hill. Tickets include a wonderful dinner at Waubee Lodge and door prizes. The McCaslin Lioness will offer great raffle prizes. For more information, please call Cyndi at 715-276-3476.

*Meetings*

Antigo Optimist Club Meeting April 26^th 12-1pm North Star Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo.

Antigo Kiwanis Club Meeting April 26^th Noon The Refuge Restaurant, 410 Hwy. 64, Antigo. New members are welcome.

Hotel/Motel Commission Meeting April 27^th 8:30am City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Public Works Committee Meeting April 27^th 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Economic Development Committee Meeting May 2^nd 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Groups*

Baby & Me Group April 25^th & May 2^nd 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 April 27^th 6:00pm-7:00pm. Meets at AVAIL Center in Antigo. Please call 715-623-5177 for more information.

AA Support Group (Open) April 28^th & April 30^th 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 April 29^th 7:00pm. Langlade Hospital, 112 East Fifth Avenue, Antigo. Langlade Hospital Conference Room 1022, adjacent to Chapel in the Langlade Hospital.

AL-ANON Meeting April 25^th & May 2^nd 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church – Quest Center – Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm

Overeaters Anonymous April 25^th & May 2^nd 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.

Weight Watchers Meetings April 26^th 6:45am Langlade County Board Room, Safety Building 840 Clermont St., Antigo & 5:30pm United Methodist Church, 2034 5^th Ave., Antigo.

HALOS-Helping Another grieve a Loved One’s Suicide April 28^th 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.