*Community Events*

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

Elcho Area Community Food Pantry July 25^th & August 1^st 11am-1pm (Mon.), July 27^th 4-6pm (Wed.) & July 28^th 11am-1pm (Thur.), 11224 Antigo St., Elcho. Call (715) 610-5886 for more information.

Bird Adventure Camp July 25^th-28^th 9am-4pm Raptor Education Group Inc., N2160 W Rollwood Rd., Antigo. Come join us for some summer bird fun at Raptor Education Group! Sign up for one day or all four. 1st-3rd Grade 9am-12pm and 4th-6th Grade 1pm-4pm. Raptors, Birding, Arts and Crafts and more! To Register and for further information please call 715-623-2563.

Pickerel-Pearson Business Association Golf Outing July 25^th 2-7pm Quig’s Maplewood Golf Course, N9240 Hwy. 55, Pickerel.  Come out to the golf course for a day of fun with the Pickerel-Pearson Business Association members. This fun 9-hole tournament raises funds to promote tourism in our area. Cost is $45 per person for golf and cart. Fees will include dinner. For more information, go to pickerel-pearson.com or call Amy at 715-484-GOLF.

Monday Night Ladies Bike Ride July 25^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 25^th 5:30-8pm City Park West, 230 Aurora Street, Antigo. Come and enjoy the Deleglise Street Band (variety). Pie will be available. For more information, please call DeDe Cromer at 715-623-5133.

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.

Snowshoe Baseball Every Monday thru August 29^th 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.

Coffee Klatch for Seniors July 26^th & 28^th (Every Tues. & Thur.) 9-11am Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd.,  Antigo. Come and enjoy some coffee and conversation with others. For more information, please call Doug Curler at 715-623-2253.

Vacation Bible School July 26^th-28^th 9-11:30am Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 13825 St. Hwy. 32, Mountain. Risen Savior Lutheran Church invites all children ages preschool to 6^th grade to bible school themed “From Raindrops to Rainbows.” Come and enjoy bible study, crafts, games, snacks & music. Register on site on Tuesday, July 26^th.

Tuesday Morning “Geezer” Rides July 26^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 26^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.

Langlade County Fair July 27^th-31^st Langlade Co. Fairgrounds, 1633 Neva Rd., Antigo. Bring your family & enjoy a day of quality family time. Stroll through over 5000 4-H exhibits, watch one of the many animal shows, witness fabulous entertainment on the two free stages, & strolling entertainers on the midway. There are two buildings full of vendors showcasing their services & products along with plenty of food & drinks to enjoy. Over 30 rides for young & old, sprint car racing, demo derby & tractor pulls too. For more information, visit langladecountyfair.com.

Immunization Clinic July 27^th 9am-4pm Langlade County Health Department, 1225 Langlade Road, Antigo. The 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.

United Church of Christ Men’s Club Dinner July 27^th 4-7pm The Jack Lamar Memorial/Elcho Community Pavilion, N11283 Dorr St., Elcho. “Rib Eye Steak Dinner”, potatoes au gratin, green beans, salad bar, dessert and coffee! Bar opens at 4 pm, serving food at 5! Cost is $16.00. For more information, please call 715-275-3134 or 715-216-1344.

Wednesday Evening Bike Rides July 27^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.

Antigo Play and Learn – Art In The Park July 28^th 9:30-11am Peaceful Valley Park, 420 Field St., Antigo. Art in the Park – Garden Stones. For more information, please contact Theresa at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin’s Family Resource Center at 715-627-1414.

Water Carnival & Day of Play July 28^th 11am-12:30pm Peaceful Valley Park, 420 Field Street, Antigo. Bring your family to the Peaceful Valley Park for water games, backyard games, & lots & lots of fun! It is highly recommended to wear shoes & clothing that can get wet. Please remember towels for drying off too. Limited concession items available for sale. For more information, please call 715-623-3633, ext. 131.

Card Playing Program July 28^th (Every Thurs.) 1-4pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. Have you been looking for someone to play cards with?  Here is your chance to meet others and share your love for cards. The games being played are canasta, sheepshead & pinochle. For more information, please call Doug Curler at 715-623-2253.

Music in the Park-Antigo July 28^th5:30-8pm City Park West, 230 Aurora Street, Antigo. Come and enjoy an Elvis Tribute & Hayek Family (classic rock). Brats, potato salad, chips, pie & custard will be available. For more information, please call DeDe Cromer at 715-623-5133.

Northwood’s Summer Art Tour July 29^th-31^st 10am-5pm Northwood’s Galleries & Studios. More than 30 of Northern Wisconsin’s finest artists will open the doors of their studios and galleries giving a unique behind the scenes opportunity to witness the creative process in the natural settings which provide their inspiration. The self-guided tour winds through some of the prettiest back roads and byways in Vilas, Oneida, Iron, Langlade and Lincoln Counties. Art lovers will not only meet painters, potters, photographers, furniture makers, wood carvers, jewelers, glass and fiber artists face to face on their journey, but also enjoy the process of discovery and potential for unexpected delight. Color brochures & maps are available at local businesses, area galleries & chambers of commerce. For more information please contact Arlene Bozicnik at 715-385-3334 or go to www.northwoodsarttour.com.

26^th Annual Polish Heritage Days July 29^th-31^st  Armstrong Creek. Fri. 7-11pm DJski Entertainment, $3 admission; Sat. 11am Polish mass, parade at noon, at the town park – kids’ games, car show, craft booths, polish food, Family Tradition polka band 1-6pm, The New Generation polka band 6-11pm, $5 admission; Sun. 4K Walk/Run 8am, $10 entry.

Stone Soup Band at Langlade County Senior Center July 29^th 1-4pm Langlade Co. Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. They will be playing blues gospel and country gospel for your enjoyment. For more information, please call Doug Curler at 715-623-2253.

Antique and Classic Wooden Boat Show July 29^th-31^st Fri 6:45-9pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 8am-2pm. The Boathouse, 305 W Park Ave., Minocqua. Free public viewing of over 50 antique & classic wooden boats & woodie cars too. Benefiting the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Friday 6:45pm Wooden boat parade before Min-Aqua Bat water ski show at the Aqua Bowl. For more information, please call 715-453-4511.

Antigo Farmers Market July 30^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.

Kentuck Klassic Car Show July 30^th 9am-3pm 302 S Lake Ave., Crandon. Car show held in conjunction with Kentuck Day Festival, a celebration of the area’s early settlers. For more information, please call 715-478-3450.

Kentuck Day Festival July 30^th 10am-4pm Forest County Courthouse Square, 200 S Lake Avenue, Crandon. Celebration of the area’s early settlers from Kentucky. Artist & crafter booths, downtown merchant sidewalk sales, specialty foods, bluegrass music, kid’s games, & car show. Free admission. For more information, please call 715-478-3450.

6th Annual Wienerfest North July 30^th 11am-7pm Lakewood Pavilion, North Rd., Lakewood. All profits benefiting troops & veterans. Honor guard presenting colors at noon. Meat raffles noon-4pm, Happy Schnapps Combo 4pm-7pm, food & beverages. Try some of Meatski’s famous wieners. Entertainment for the kids. Come & help support our troops & veterans! For more information, please contact Sandy Larson at 715-276-2582.

12th Annual Lac du Flambeau Lions Brewfest July 30^th 1-5pm Torpy Park, US Highway 51 N, Minocqua. Sample crafts, specialty & micro-brewery beers. Enjoy live music, purchase merchandise & cash raffle tickets. The Lions will be serving brats, hot dogs & burgers. Sampling of craft & specialty brews. Please present ID when arriving at the gate. You will be given a wrist band, commemorative pilsner tasting glass, a program & ballot for People’s Choice Award. Grand Raffle prizes. Live music. Brats, hot dogs and hamburgers available. Brewfest T-shirts, hats & beer caddies for sale. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the gate & include a commemorative Pilsner sampling glass. Designated drivers & children admitted free w/paid attendee. For more information, please call 715-588-9245 or go to lacduflambeaubrewfest.com.

Antigo Gateway Squares July 30^th 3-4pm Langlade County Fairgrounds, 1633 Neva Rd., Antigo. Come and enjoy the dancing of the Antigo Gateway Squares in the midway music tent during your visit to the Langlade County Fair this year.

2^nd Annual Lobsterfest July 30^th 4-8pm Ballyhoo’s, 124 North Prospect Street, Merrill. Get your tickets early!  Enjoy fresh lobsters from Maine and all the fixings.  Money raised helps funds the Safe Ride Home program.

St. Florian Parish Picnic July 30^th-31^st 4pm Sat. & 10:30am Sun. Hwy. 29E, Exit 185, Hatley. Come & enjoy an outdoor mass with Gene Lettau & II Edition Band along with games, food & refreshments, raffles, bingo & more music with the Stray Pony Band on Saturday. Then on Sunday, enjoy an outdoor mass with Maroszek Bros. Band at 10:30am followed by a home-cooked chicken dinner from 11am-2pm, games, raffles, refreshments, petting zoo, bingo and continuous polka music all afternoon. All under big tents & shade trees. Come rain or shine. Admission is $11 per adults, Youth (6-12) $5.00, Under 5 free.

Arts & Craft Fair July 31^st 10am-4pm Mielke Arts Center, N5649 Airport Rd., Shawano. 60-70 artists & crafters will sell their wares. For more information, please call 715-526-2525 or go to shawanoarts.com.

Blood Drive August 1^st 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.

Langlade County Tavern League Golf Outing August 1^st Shotgun start at Noon, Bass Lake Golf Course, W10650 Bass Lake Rd, Deerbrook. $65 per person. Includes golf with cart, prime rib dinner, hole prizes & raffles. For more information, please call 715-623-6196.

Monday Night Ladies Bike Ride August 1^st 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 August 1^st 5:30-8pm City Park West, 230 Aurora Street, Antigo. Come and enjoy Hip Pocket (big band music). BBQ, chips, pies & custard will be available. For more information, please call DeDe Cromer at 715-623-5133.

5^th Annual Puttin’ for Pink 4 Person Golf Scramble August 5^th 12:30 Shotgun start. Bass Lake Golf Course, W10650 Bass Lake Rd., Deerbrook. 18 holes. Lunch provided. Putting contest, hole in one chances: $10,000 & 2017 Jeep Renegade, plus a chance to win a set of Cleveland golf clubs. Also silent auction & 50/50 raffle. $40 members own cart, $50 members need cart, $60 non members. All proceeds go to fight cancers in women & domestic violence against women. Sign-ups will be in groups of four. If you do not have a group, we will try to find one for you. Call the Bass Lake Pro Shop at 715-623-6196 to register.

*Meetings*

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

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

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

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

Economic Development Committee Meeting August 1^st 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Groups*

Baby & Me Group July 25^th & August 1^st 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 27^th 6:00pm-7:00pm. Meets at AVAIL Center in Antigo. Please call 715-623-5177 for more information.

AA Support Group (Open) July 28^th & July 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 July 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 July 25^th & August 1^st 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church – Quest Center – Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm

Overeaters Anonymous July 25^th & August 1^st 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.

Weight Watchers Meetings July 26^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 27^th 5pm Steffen Memorial Home, 503 5^th Ave., Antigo.

Alzheimer’s Support Group July 28^th 1:30-3pm Antigo Health Services Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. This new Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group will meet the 4^th Thursday of each month. Kathy Boksa is the group’s facilitator. The meeting is open to all area families & caregivers. There is no charge. For more information, please call Kathy at 715-350-4210.

HALOS-Helping Another grieve a Loved One’s Suicide July 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.