Community Calendar for 5/16/16 to 5/23/16
*Community Events*
Antigo Area Community Food Pantry May 18th 11am-1pm (Wednesdays) & May 20th 1pm-3pm (Fridays), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103.
Culver’s Night May 16th 4-8pm Culvers, 2105 Neva Rd., Antigo. Enjoy a delicious meal, benefit a great cause and feel good all over. 10% of all sales benefit the Torch Club at the Boys & Girls Club of Langlade County. Torch Clubs are chartered, small group leadership & service clubs for boys & girls ages 11 to 13. Our Torch Club is currently fundraising for their year-end trip.
Monday Night Ladies Bike Ride May 16th 5:30-7:30pm Aspirus Langlade Hospital, 112 East 5th Avenue, Antigo. Want to ride bike with others? We may have a group for you! Please meet in the hospital parking lot “F” at 5:30 p.m. This is located behind St Joseph’s Annex, east of Langlade Road. There will be up to 3 groups with a 10-12 mile route & a 20-25 mile route. A bike helmet is required. If you have questions, contact Mary Jo Filbrandt at [email protected] or 715-216-4005.
Tuesday Morning “Geezer” Rides May 17th 10am-Noon Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont Street, Antigo. Meet at the parking lot behind the Antigo Public Library and Dixie at 10 am. (We will eventually move the time up to 9 am.) We divide into groups going distances of 10 to 25 miles. For more information, please call 715-623-3724 or got to www.antigobikeandskiclub.com.
Healthy Living With Diabetes May 17th 5-7:30pm Calvary Lutheran Church, 310 South Superior St., Antigo. This program is designed to help adults with Type II diabetes or pre-diabetes learn skills and increase their confidence in managing their diabetes. Healthy Living with Diabetes does not replace existing treatments, but rather complements the treatments a participant receives. Suggested Contribution is $10. Enrollment is limited. Please call to reserve a spot. To register call Jennifer at ADRC-CW at 1-888-486-9545. This program is offered in partnership with Langlade County Health Department and Aspirus Langlade Hospital.
Boys & Girls Club Teen Night May 17th & 19th 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 Touch-Truck May 18th 4pm – 5pm Crawford Center, 225 S. Waukechon St., Shawano. Presented by the Shawano Park & Rec. Dept., kids of all ages will love to sit in many types of community trucks and vehicles at this FREE event. Bring your camera.
Wednesday Evening Bike Rides May 18th 5:15-7pm Langlade County Safety Building, 840 Clermont Street, Antigo. We will continue to meet at the courthouse parking lot at 5:15 pm. We divide up into groups going distances of approximately 20-50 miles. For more information go to www.antigobikeandskiclub.com or call 715-627-6411.
McDougal’s Farm Greenhouse Opens May 20th-22nd 8:30am-5:30pm W10835 Bluebell Rd., Deerbrook. Just 8 minutes NW of Antigo. Their 2nd and last weekend open to the public. Filled with many earthy, mossy delights, hanging baskets & organically grown garden transplants & herbs, many of them heirloom. Many unique items. Good deals on selected remaining annuals.
Shawano High School Skills USA Car Show May 20th 9am – 1pm Shawano Community High School, 220 County Rd B, Shawano. Registration begins at 9am; Awards at approximately 12:30pm. Shawano pep band will be the entertainment & the Skills Club will be grilling burgers. Come join us and help get the millennials interested in cars, and raise some money for a great club!
Boys & Girls Club Day of Champions May 20th 5:30-7:30pm Boys & Girls Club of Langlade County, 411 Superior Street, Antigo. Day of Champions is a chance to celebrate the amazing achievements of our members from throughout the school year. We will be awarding prizes for outstanding skills, impressive growth, and good character & citizenship. We will be serving dinner & awarding door prizes after the awards ceremony. Bring your parents. Bring your families. Share this exciting afternoon with us as we recognize our brilliant members. For more information, please call 715-627-1389.
Wolf River Chapter of Trout Unlimited Meet & Greet 2016 May 20th-22nd 7pm Friday. Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Center, N3494 Hwy 55, White Lake. Come fish the mighty Wolf River with experienced Wolf River Chapter Anglers. Accommodations available at Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Center at 3494 Hwy 55, White Lake, WI 54491. Call 715-882-3502 for lodging information and reservations. For other information, please call Travis Stuck at 920-202-0689.
Bear 100 Cycling Event May 21st 7am Laona. The cyclists enjoy a route through the Nicolet Natioal Forest with a variety of roads & trails. The course is about 100 miles with alternate courses of 100K & a 29 mile course. There are no prizes, everybody that rides wins! There is a $20 donation that is passed on to the Laona Rescue Squad. In turn, they will be out on the course, in case of an emergency and provide pre-race logistical support. T-Bob’s Sports Bar & Grill in Loana is hosting the event. They will have an all you can eat chicken buffet available after the event. For more information, please go to http://thebear100.com.
Lumberjack Breakfast May 21st 7:30 -11:30am White Lake Community Center, 615 School Street, White Lake. The menu includes scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, side pork, pork sausages, flapjacks, donuts, coffee, milk and juice. It is $10 per person 12 years & up, $5 per person 6 to 11 years old, & children under 5 years old are free. Everyone is invited! This is a Centennial Event. This event is supported by Thrivent Financial. For more information contact George Rock at 715-882-4800 or Judy Peterson at 715-216-2450.
Langlade County Humane Society Fundraising Auction May 21st 8am-10am Langlade County Humane Society, 2204 Clermont Street, Antigo. Langlade County Human Society is partnering with Country 106 WACD for a radio fundraising auction. Air time is from 8 to 10 am. They will be assisting the Humane Society in auctioning off/sell outright items businesses donate for this fundraiser. Money raised stays at the Langlade County Human Society. Items will be promoted on-air in advance of the radio fundraiser. They will be also be listed on the station’s website at www.country106.fm & the Humane Society website at www.langladecountyhumanesociety.org. For more information, please call 715-627-4333.
Community Wide Garage Sale May 21st Merrill. Looking for a bargain? Well, here is a chance for you! The Merrill Area will be holding the annual Community Wide Garage Sale. Watch the Merrill Foto News for a map of all locations on Wednesday May 18th. www.merrillfotonews.com.
The “Iron Mike” 1st Annual 5K Run/Walk May 21st 8am – 2pm Mike Webster Stadium Rhinelander High School, Coolidge Avenue, Rhinelander. The Iron Mike 5K is designed to honor the legacy Rhinelander native Mike Webster & his lifelong dedications to the game of football. This 5K will take place on an all-terrain course that starts in Mike Webster stadium, encompasses Rhinelander High School, and finishes on the track back at the stadium. The 5K will be held at 10am. Registration will be begin at 8am. $35 fee includes: An Iron Mike t-shirt & Finisher’s medal. For more information please visit our website www.hodagefootball.com or call 715-482-3495.
23rd Annual Roller Booster Golf Outing May 21st 9am McCauslin Brook Golf Course, 17067 Club House Lane, Lakewood. Support the Athletic Club of Wabeno High School! Pre-registration is required by April 15. Sign in day of the event is from 9-10am. Golf meeting at 10:30am. Shotgun Tee-Off at 11am. Dinner to follow. For more information, please call Cheryl Bartels at 715-276-9498.
Stand For Kids Day May 21st 10am-2pm Peaceful Valley Park, 420 Field Street, Antigo. There will be free food and beverages. A Tom Pease Concert will be at 1 pm – sponsored by CoVantage Credit Union. For more information, please call Karen Keiper at 715-623-5438.
Bill Staines in Concert May 21st 7:30-10pm Hoffman House, 1015 5th Avenue, Antigo. On stage, Staines is an intimate, compelling performer, out of the folk scene of the 60’s, encouraging his audience to sing with him on his chorus songs. He will mix in traditional tunes with his own contemporary folk ballads. A donation of $10 per person will be collected at the door. The concert will start at 7:30pm. No advanced notice required. Some of Bill’s CD’s and books will be available for sale. For more information, please call Moira Scupien at 715-350-1683.
7th Annual Plant & Craft Sale May 21st 9am-2pm Hair-I-Tage Grounds, 300 E. Pioneer St. (Hwy. 8 East) Crandon. Watch for signs. Plants including perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, shrubs, house plants, seeds, plus a variety of original & unique hand-crafted items. A local 4-H club will also be selling food & beverages on site. Rain or shine. No early sales. Sponsored by the Northwoods Master Gardeners’ Association. For more information, call 715-478-2199 or 715-478-2926.
Introduction to Permaculture May 22nd 1pm McDougal’s Farm Greenhouse, W10835 Bluebell Rd., Deerbrook. With guest speaker Drew Carlson of Full Circle Design LLC. Drew has been taking Madison by storm, implementing permaculture & sustainable practices into backyards, gardens, farms & more. Drew brings with him a positive vision of what our food future could look like if we all were apply permaculture to our immediate surroundings. He is also knowledgeable on passive water harvesting earthworks, food forest design, biomass heating, solar & wind energy. Under the tent. Cost is $8. Please bring a chair.
Monday Night Ladies Bike Ride May 23rd 5:30-7:30pm Aspirus Langlade Hospital, 112 East Fifth Avenue, Antigo. Want to ride bike with others? We may have a group for you! Please meet in the Hospital Parking Lot “F” at 5:30 p.m. This is located behind St Joseph’s Annex, east of Langlade Road. There will be up to three groups with a 10-12 mile route and a 20-25 mile route. A bike helmet is required. If you have questions, contact Mary Jo Filbrandt at [email protected] or 715-216-4005.
*Meetings*
Lakewood Chamber Spring Dinner Meeting May 16th 6pm Anderson’s Supper Club, 15659 Hwy 32, Lakewood. Please call Kathy at 715-276-6500 for menu and cost.
Antigo Optimist Club Meeting May 17th 12-1pm North Star Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo.
Antigo Kiwanis Club Meeting May 17th Noon The Refuge Restaurant, 410 Hwy. 64, Antigo. New members are welcome.
Zoning Board of Appeals May 17th 5:30pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.
Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee Meeting May 18th 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.
Groups*
Baby & Me Group May 16th & May 23rd 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 May 18th 6:00pm-7:00pm. Meets at AVAIL Center in Antigo. Please call 715-623-5177 for more information.
AA Support Group (Open) May 19th & 21st 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 May 20th 7:00pm. Langlade Hospital, 112 East Fifth Avenue, Antigo. Langlade Hospital Conference Room 1022, adjacent to Chapel in the Langlade Hospital.
AL-ANON Meeting May 16th & May 23rd 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church – Quest Center – Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm
Overeaters Anonymous May 16th & May 23rd 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.
Weight Watchers Meetings May 17th 6:45am Langlade County Board Room, Safety Building 840 Clermont St., Antigo & 5:30pm United Methodist Church, 2034 5th Ave., Antigo.
