*Community Events*

Antigo Area Community Food Pantry July 6^th 11am-1pm (Wednesdays) & July 8^th 1pm-3pm (Fridays), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103.

Elcho Area Community Food Pantry July 4^th & July 11^th 11am-1pm (Mon.), July 6^th 4-6pm (Wed.) & July 7^th 11am-1pm (Thur.), 11224 Antigo St., Elcho. Call (715) 610-5886 for more information.

7th Annual Boys & Girls Club Sizzlin Summer Camp June 6^th-August 19^th Boys & Girls Club of Langlade County, 411 Superior St., Antigo.  This eleven week youth development camp will keep your kids busy and having fun all summer. Every week, members can go on fun and exciting field trips. We provide age-appropriate programs in the arts, sports, fitness & recreation, character & leadership development, education & career development, and health & life skills. Camp fee includes your child’s annual membership, breakfast, lunch & afternoon snacks daily, weekly field trips, a camp t-shirt & sling bag, and youth professionals. For more information, please contact Dave Corcoran at 715-627-1389.

Tomahawk’s Annual Pow Wow Days July 4^th 8:30am Veterans Memorial Park, Tomahawk. Tomahawk’s annual Pow Wow Days 5k/10k runs will start at 8:30am. The fun run will follow at approximately 9am. Games, raffles, music, chicken BBQ, parade at 1pm, water ski show at 8pm & fireworks at dusk. For more information please go to www.tomahawklions.org.

Townsend Centennial 4th of July Celebration July 4^th 10am Townsend Fire Garage, 17937 Front St., Townsend. The Townsend Festival Association will host crafters at the Townsend Fire Garage starting at 10am to 4pm. There will also be raffles, food, & beverages served. The 4th of July parade starts at noon. Lots of fun & games for the kids at the ball field & great food & drinks at the ball park concession stand (which opens) at 5pm. Fireworks at dusk at the Townsend Ball Park, 17861 Pickerel Lake Rd., Townsend. For more information, please call Janet at 715-276-6427.

Mecikalski Stovewood Museum Crafts, Bake Sale & Brats Fundraiser July 4^th 10am-4pm Schoepke Town Hall, 769 US Hwy. 45, Pelican Lake.

Tigerton 4th of July Block Party July 4^th 11am- 6pm Community Park, Tigerton. Music, games, silent auction and food.  Fireworks at dusk.  For more information, please call 715-535-2110 or go to www.tigertonmainstreet.org.

Annual July 4th Celebration-Bonduel July 4^th 11am Bonduel. HUGE Parade 11am. Activities at the Village Park in the afternoon. Fireworks 9:45pm. Sponsored by the Bonduel Civic Organization. For more information, please call 715-524-2139.

4th of July Parade and Fireworks July 4^th Downtown Rhinelander. Come & enjoy this annual tradition as Rhinelander celebrates the 4th of July. See the floats, hear the music & connect with friends! The theme of 2016’s parade is “America: The Proud & The Beautiful” in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. Businesses, organizations & others are invited to enter floats and vehicles into the parade for just a $5 donation to the Leathernecks of the North. Fireworks will take place at dusk over Boom Lake & Hodag Park.

Blood Drive July 4^th 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.

Lake Lucerne Water Shows Mondays & Wednesdays thru August. 6:30pm Water’s Edge Lodge, Cty. W, Crandon. Free water show. For more information, please call 715-478-1224.

Antigo 4th of July Parade July 4^th 7pm 10^th Avenue, Antigo. Come & enjoy the holiday watching the parade. Lots of floats, cars, & candy are sure to make this event a special treat. For more information, please call 715-623-4134.

City of Antigo Fireworks Display July 4^th Dusk Antigo High School, 1900 Tenth Avenue, Antigo. After you have enjoyed the Fourth of July parade, get ready to enjoy the fireworks! Parking is along Western Avenue, Sunset Drive, & Tenth Avenue.  There is also parking available in the high school parking lots. You can tune in to WATK 900 AM to hear patriotic music to accompany the festivities.

4th of July Fireworks in Merrill July 4^th Dusk MARC Smith Center, 1100 MARC Dr., Merrill. Sit back and relax and watch the fireworks out at the MARC at dusk.  Food vendors on site.  Come out early and have a picnic with the family.

Snowshoe Baseball June 20^th-August 29^th (Every Mon.) 7:30-10pm Held at Snowshoe Park, 7197 Bradley St., Lake Tomahawk. Enjoy baseball played wearing snowshoes. No admission. Concession stand opens at 5:30 pm. For more information, please call 715-277-2554 or go to www.laketomahawkwi.org.

Tuesday Morning “Geezer” Rides July 5^th 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.

Tuesday Night Running Club July 5^th 5:15-6pm Aspirus Hospital, 112 East Fifth Ave., Antigo. Tuesday Run Club will be meeting every Tuesday at Health & Performance Center (Aspirus Hospital) at 5:15pm for a run. The running club is intended to be an opportunity to run with others. It is not a competitive event – just an opportunity to meet people that like to do the same thing as you – Get Outside & Run! We will run 3-4 miles. For more information, please call Jenny Renfro at 715-627-2613.

Wednesday Evening Bike Rides July 6^th 5:15-7pm Langlade County Safety Building, 840 Clermont Street, Antigo. We will continue to meet at the court house parking lot at 5:15pm. 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.

Elcho Music on the Green July 6^th 5:30-8pm Jack Lamar Pavilion, N11283 Dorr Street, Elcho. LYVE will be performing. Sandwiches, pies & ice cream will be available from LYVE supporters. All Elcho Music on the Green performances will be performed on the grass in front of the pavilion, rain or shine! Other concerts this summer will include: 7/20 Antigo Community Band, 8/3 Fran the Piano Man & 8/17 Whiskey Nights.

Music on the River July 6^th 6-8pm Veterans Memorial Park, Tomahawk. Music on the River presents Hip Pocket at Veterans Memorial Park, Tomahawk. This is the 3rd concert in a 6 week concert series.

39th Annual Hodag Country Music Festival July 7^th-10^th Hodag Festival Grounds, 4270 River Rd., Rhinelander. It’s the party of the summer! Each year this amazing 4-day country music festival brings some of the biggest names in country music to the Northwoods. Featured 2016 performances include: Maddie & Tae, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Jake Owen, Lauren Alaina, Jana Kramer, Montgomery Gentry, Cam, Chris Janson & Hodag-favorite Neal McCoy! For full line-ups, ticket information, camping info, and festival contacts, please visit the Hodag Country Festival website www.hodag.com.

Music in the Park-Antigo July 7^th 5:30-8pm City Park West, 230 Aurora Street, Antigo. Come and enjoy JG Lightborn (variety). Pies & custard will be available. For more information, please call DeDe Cromer at 715-623-5133.

Gazebo Nights July 7^th 6-8pm Normal Park, E. 6th St. and N. Center Ave., Merrill. Bring your chairs, blankets, & refreshments & sit back in enjoy the music of Brian McLaughin. Food vendors on location. In case of inclement weather, concert will be at Les & Jim’s Lincoln Lanes, 1208 N. Center Ave. No carry-ins allowed here.

Spirits of the Lake Golf Out & Spirit Sampling Event July 8^th 8am Bass Lake Country Club, W10650 Bass Lake Road, Deerbrook. A four-person golf scramble and spirit sampling. The 9-hole event starts at 8am, $75 per person. The 18-hole event starts at Noon, $125 per person. The evening event starts at 5pm. $35 in advance, $40 at the door if available. Spirit sampling, Great Gatsby buffet, souvenir tasting glass, live music provided by Hip Pocket, raffles and a silent auction. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Community Health Foundation of Aspirus Langlade Hospital. For more information, please call Jenny at 715-623-9557.

Wabeno 30^th Annual Steam-Up Days July 8th-10^th Fairgrounds (Firefighter’s Park), Hwy. 32, Wabeno. Antique tractors, gas engines, antique machinery, working blacksmith, steam powered sawmill. Also tractor pulls, parade, horseshoe tournament, live music all three nights, flea market, food & beverages & much more. Admission is $5. Kids 12 & under are free. For more information, contact Travis at 715-889-4166 or 715-889-0518.

Elcho UCC Men’s Club Friday Night Fish Fry July 8^th 4-7pm Jack Lamar Pavilion, N11283 Dorr Street, Elcho.  “Fish Fry” (fried or broiled), fries, coleslaw, and custard for $10 per plate with other options available at additional cost. For more information, please call Warren Wagner at 715-275-3134.

Creative Escape Jewelry Make & Take July 8^th 4:45-7pm Northern Roots, 2914 US Highway 45, Antigo. Make your choice of 2 items. (stretch necklace, bracelet or ring) No experience necessary! Tami will guide you in your own creativity. Ages 7+. Many beads to choose from! The cost is $10 per person. Contact Tami Anderson at 715-219-1559 or go to www.creativeescape.net for more information.

7^th Annual Movie in the Park July 8^th 7-11pm Normal Park, 6th & Center Ave., Merrill. Here is your chance to sit under the stars & watch a movie on the big screen. They will be showing Spy Kids. Bring your snacks, blankets & lawn chairs. For more information, please call 715-536-9474.

Antigo Farmers Market July 9^th 8am-Noon Antigo Country Store Parking Lot, 711 Superior Street, Antigo. Get your fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and many more treasures for you & your family.

Splash-N-Dash to Benefit the Antigo Penguins Swim Club July 9^th 8:30am Veterans Memorial Park/Jack Lake, N8375 Park Dr., Deerbrook. The Antigo area Splash-n-Dash race is to help support the Antigo Penguins Club and Antigo High School varsity swim team while promoting health, wellness and tourism in the Antigo community! Racers can choose either the long course: 1/2 mile swim and 5k run or the short course: 1/4 mile swim and 5k run. Age of swim racers is at least 12 years of age. Racers can choose to race solo or tandem (male, female, mixed) Tandem team: 1 racer swims/1 racer runs. For more information, please contact Michelle Arlen at 715-216-1004 or go to antigopenguins.wix.com/swimclub.

Wabeno Annual Craft Show July 9^th 9am-3pm Wabeno Park, Main St. Wabeno (in front of the bandshell). There will also be food and refreshments available. For more information, please contact Dawn at 715-473-2311.

Hiles Fire Department Annual Trap Shoot July 9^th 10am Hiles Trap Range Hiles. Shooting for meat prizes and cash. Food and beverages available. Pig roast, fun & friendship.

Gleason Mud Bogs July 9^th Noon-5pm Gleason Lions Park, Bradley St., Gleason. Vehicles in 8 classes compete in the 300’ mud pit. Registration ends at 11am Saturday. For more information, please call 715-873-3436.

1st Annual Merrill Tractor Pull and Antique Car Show July 9^th Noon Merrill Festival Grounds, 301 N. Sales Street, Merrill. River Valley Bank Presents….Antique Tractor Pull and National Tractor Puller Association.  To get into both events it is $12 for Adults, 12 & under $8, and under 3 is free.  The Antique Tractor Pull starts at noon and the National Tractor Puller Association event starts at 6pm.nThe Antique Tractor and Car Show starting at Noon.  Free to the Public. Register online at http://merrilltractorpull.weebly.com or call 715-539-1516

Community Day Camp at Camp Susan July 11^th 9am-4pm Camp Susan 4-H Camp, 8890 County Rd B, Deerbrook. Summer camp is an excellent opportunity for youth to make new friends, get re-acquainted with old friends, continue learning over the summer and have fun! Types of activities include: swimming & boating, games, arts & crafts, nature education, hiking, grilling out, campfire songs & much more. This day camp is open to all youth in grades K to 6th.  Cost is $10 per camper from Langlade County and $20 per camper from Oneida County. Registration forms will be located at the UW Extension office and online. For more information, please call Krista Otto at 715-627-6236.

Monday Night Ladies Bike Ride July 11^th 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.

Music in the Park-Antigo July 11^th 5:30-8pm City Park West, 230 Aurora Street, Antigo. Come and enjoy Rocker (oldies rock & roll). Pies, desserts & custard will be available. For more information, please call DeDe Cromer at 715-623-5133.

*Meetings*

Economic Development Committee Meeting July 4^th 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Antigo Optimist Club Meeting July 5^th 12-1pm North Star Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo.

Antigo Kiwanis Club Meeting July 5^th Noon The Refuge Restaurant, 410 Hwy. 64, Antigo. New members are welcome.

City Plan Commission Meeting July 5^th 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Pelican Lake Property Owners Association Annual Meeting July 9^th 9:30am Schoepke Town Hall, 769 US Hwy. 45, Pelican Lake.

Park, Cemetery & Recreation Commission Meeting July 11^th 5:30pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Langlade County Humane Society Membership Meeting July 14^th 6pm Langlade Co. Safety Building, 840 Clermont St., Antigo.

Groups*

Baby & Me Group July 4^th & July 11^th 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 July 6^th 6:00pm-7:00pm. Meets at AVAIL Center in Antigo. Please call 715-623-5177 for more information.

AA Support Group (Open) July 7^th & July 9^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 July 8^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 July 4^th & July 11^th 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church – Quest Center – Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm

Overeaters Anonymous July 4^th & July 11^th 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.

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

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group July 7^th 5pm Steffen Memorial Home, 503 5^th Ave., Antigo.