*Community Events*

Antigo Area Community Food Pantry September 14^th 11am-1pm (Wednesdays) & September 16^th 1pm-3pm (Fridays), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103.

Elcho Area Community Food Pantry September 12^th & September 19^th 11am-1pm (Mon.), September 14^th 4-6pm (Wed.) & September 15^th11am-1pm (Thur.), 11224 Antigo St., Elcho. Call (715) 610-5886 for more information.

Coffee Klatch for Seniors September 13^th & September 15^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.

Tuesday Night Running Club September 13^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.

Boys & Girls Club Teen Night September 13^th & 15^th (Tues. & Thurs.) 5:30-8pm Boys & Girls Club of Langlade Co., 411 Superior St., Antigo. For grades 6-12. Video games, pool, bumper pool, blackjack, double shot, air hockey, carpetball, foosball, music, dodgeball league, volleyball league & more. For more information, please call 715-627-1800 or go to www.bgclang.org.

Board Games for Adults September 14^th 1pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. Come enjoy a good old fashioned board game with another player.  Just for fun! For more information, please call 715-623-2253.

Car Seat Fitting Station September 14^th 4-6pm Antigo Fire Department, 700 Edison Street, Antigo.

35th Annual Tomahawk Fall Ride for MDA September 15^th-18^th The Tomahawk Fall Ride brings in more than 40,000 motorcycle enthusiasts & others to the area each September. The event raises money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Events include the annual bonfire & brat fry at SARA Park. Music & food from 6-9pm. MDA events at Sara Park include: paddle raffle; The Big Deal Dump – Pick a Prize; Official Hog Pin Stop; demo rides; Official MDA Fall Ride & Harley Davidson merchandise; a variety of food & vendors. Activities & events at Sara Park & downtown, Thursday through Saturday. On Friday, the Thunder Parade will start at 6 pm east on Kings Rd to Cty. D. After an 18 mile ride will end up downtown. Please dress for the weather. Riders under age 18 require helmets. All riders must sit on the back of a bike (side cars will not be available). Live music on both ends of downtown Tomahawk after the Thunder Parade.

Play & Learn September 15^th 9:30-11am Antigo Community Church – Room #2, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Play & Learn is a weekly play group program for parents, caregivers and children from birth to age 5. Staff will provide a parent lesson, an activity for parents and children to do together.  The activity will build skills for school readiness and milestone achievement. Quarterly Ages and Stages questionnaires are made available to parents and caregivers to assist families in helping their children to reach age based development milestones. Join the conversation on Facebook – Northwoods Family Resource Centers http://www.facebook.com/NorthwoodsFRCN. For more information, please call 715-627-1414.

Card Playing Program September 15^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.

Child Care Regulation Information Session September 15^th 6-7:30pm Langlade County Department of Social Services, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. There is also an optional, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Prevention training immediately following the info session (7:30-8:30 PM) for a cost of $5. For more information, please call 715-301-1800.

Wabeno Area Players September 15^th 7pm Essenhaus Café & Arts Emporium, 4493 N Branch St., Wabeno. The Wabeno Area Players present a Daniel Boatright/Bob Paine production. For more information, please call 715-889-1179.

Stone Soup Playing at the Langlade County Senior Center September 16^th 2-4pm Langlade Co. Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. They will be playing music for your enjoyment. For more information, please call Doug Curler at 715-623-2253.

Can Tombstones Talk? September 16^th & 17^th 6-9pm Forest Home Cemetery, Take Village View Road East off of Hwy. 32 in Townsend. Townsend Centennial Cemetery Walk. Six impactful Townsend residents come back to life to tell their family stories while standing beside their gravestones. Admission is $6. For more information, please contact Kathleen Marsh at 715-276-6515.

17^th Annual Lakes and Leaves Bike Ride September 17^th 7am-2pm Summit Lake Park, US Highway 45, Summit Lake. This annual ride offers some of the most beautiful road riding in Langlade County. Helmets are required. There will be rest areas, food & refreshments. With 4 different route lengths (6, 18, 38, & 62 mile) we have something for everyone. Riders of all ages may participate. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Event will be held rain or shine. Friday, September 16, 2016 is a meet & greet at the Refuge Restaurant (corner of Hwy. 45 & 64) from 5 pm to 7 pm to meet fellow riders, pick up your T-shirt, & route map.  Appetizers will be provided. Pre-registered & non-registered riders must check in between 7am & 11am on Saturday at Summit Lake Park located 17 miles north of Antigo off Hwy 45 N in Summit Lake. For more information, please call 715-623-4134.

2^nd Annual Kendal Bug Shuffle September 17^th Cardinal Park, 200 E. Madison St., Crandon. 7am registration. Walk begins at 8:30am. A fun run/walk designed for casual runners, walkers and joggers. The Kendal Bug Shuffle 3K is locally organized & 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Registration fee is $15/individual, $70/family (up to 5 family members). There will also be concessions, face painting & lady bug tattoos.

Antigo Farmers Market September 17^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.

Dog Powered Sports 101 September 17^th-18^th MaKaJaWan Boy Scout Reservation, W6500 Spring Lake Road, Pearson. The Langlade County Sled Dog Club is holding a free seminar to anyone that is interested in learning about Canicross, Bikejoring, Scooter, & Rig Carts. MaKaJaWan Boy Scout Reservation is home to the Dirty Dog Derby Dryland Race. This is a free seminar taught by experienced dog people. There will be home cooked lunch available on site. Rustic camping is also available on site. There are also nearby accommodations & restaurants. Come for one day or both. To learn more about the LCSDC please email them at [email protected] or visit our website: https://langladecountysleddogclub.shutterfly.com.

EAA Warbird Badger Squadron Annual Oconto Fly-In September 17^th 9-5pm Oconto Airport, 2983 Airport Road, Oconto. Warbird aircraft that are planning to attend in 2016 are Yaks, L 19 Bird Dogs, a TBM Avenger, Beech B-18, Corsair SNJ-5 & various others. An opening ceremony honoring our veterans is scheduled at 10:30am. A wide variety of food, beverages & desserts will be available. Airplane & helicopter rides will be available for a fee. Remote Controlled (R. C.’s) will fly during the day with a one hour show scheduled at 2pm. Admission is $5. There is also a car & tractor show. Ages 12 & under are FREE! Parking is free. For information please contact, James Valentine at 920-246-5620 or e-mail [email protected].

26th Annual Lake Tomahawk Lioness Club Harvest Festival/Lions Car Show September 17^th 9am-3pm Snow Shoe Baseball Diamond, Lake Tomahawk. The festival is a day filled with artisans, crafters & farmer’s market offerings as well as children’s wooden pumpkin decorating, face painting, caramel apples and of course, those famous Snowshoe Park pies! It’s a day of fun and activity for the whole family. For more information, please call 715-499-1263.

Bonduel Founder’s Day September 17^th 9am-3pm Downtown, Bonduel. Art, crafts, music, prizes, food, Bonduel Archives open house, kids’ bouncers, run/walk event, Amish crafts and baked goods, and more. For more information, please call 715-758-2402.

Antigo Fly-In September 17^th 10am-6pm Langlade County Airport, N3689 Langlade Road, Antigo. The Fly-In will have aircraft on display, the MEDEVAC helicopter, $25 airplane rides, drone demonstrations, the Sandstorm Aviation themed chalk-drawing competition, bounce house, flight simulator, and more! Food will be available to purchase from the Crocker Kids 4-H Club. Then at 2-6 pm live music by Whiskey Nights. For more information call Walker Aviation, LLC at 715-623-4525 or visit them on Facebook.

1st Annual Chalkfest Competition at Antigo Fly-in September 17^th 10am-6pm Langlade County Airport, N3689 Langlade Road, Antigo. The 1st Annual Chalkfest Competition will be held in conjunction with the Antigo Fly-In. The drawings will start at 10am & must be completed by 6pm. Cash prizes for first, second and third places. For more information, please call 715-623-4525.

Art In the Square September 17^th 10am-4pm Courthouse Square, 200 E. Madison St., Crandon. A fun day for the whole family! Whether you’re an art enthusiast, eager to shop or just want to enjoy some good music & food, Crandon’s Art in the Square offers something for the whole family.

Colorama September 17^th 10am-6pm St. Germain Community Park, 545 State Highway 155, St. Germain. Did you know that St. Germain is the Birthplace of Colorama? Experience beautiful fall colors & celebrate bountiful harvest at our craft show & farmers market. Enjoy free horse drawn wagon rides through our wooded trails, pumpkin painting with the kids, decorate your homes with mums from our “Mums the Word” mum sale or sample regional microbrews at our “Pints in the Park” beer tasting. Sign your team up today for the St. Germain Human Foosball Tournament, a unique and family fun event you are sure to enjoy! Live entertainment & concessions all day. See you at Colorama – a not to miss St. Germain experience! For information, please call 715-477-2205.

Saturday Fall Festival & Haunted Slaughter House September 17^th Camp 5 Museum, 5068 U.S. Hwy. 8, Laona. Enjoy the colors of northern Wisconsin from the windows of the Lumberjack Steam Train. Award-winning Green Treasure Forest Tour, pumpkin patch, face painting, marshmallow roast and fresh apple cider. An exciting event for children of all ages! The Fall Festival is a unique opportunity to steam through Wisconsin’s wonderful fall colors on the Lumberjack Steam Train. For more information, please call 715-674-3414 or go to camp5museum.org.

5th Annual Festifall in Lakewood September 17^th 10am-4pm Downtown Lakewood, Hwy. 32, Lakewood. Artisans, crafters, antique dealers, & food vendors set up at various locations throughout the town. Local musicians play throughout the day at various venues. Free of charge! Presented by the Enchanting Shops of Lakewood. For more information, please contact Cyndi Rzepka at 715-276-3473.

Fire “Quacker” 500 September 17^th Everbreeze Resort, 13755 Lake Shore Lane, Mountain. Come watch the rubber ducks race on Chute Pond & have some fun with raffles, food, live music & refreshments. For more information, please call Jerry at 715-276-7585.

Oktoberfest in Crivitz September 17^th 11am-11pm Crivitz Community Veteran’s Park, Louisa Street, Crivitz. German food, beer, wine & adult contests. Bouncy houses, face painting & pumpkin decorating for kids. Live music. All proceeds benefit the Crivitz Fire Department. For more information, please call 715-927-2359.

Fall Art Show September 17^th-October 9^th Runs on Saturdays & Sundays from 11am-3pm with extended hours on October 1^st & 2^nd from 10am-5pm. (WOWSPACE) Walls of Wittenberg, Inc., 114 Vinal Street, Wittenberg. “A Decisive Slice of Time, A Photographic Exhibition by Hans Schmitt” and includes “Miles of Art” weekend Oct. 1^st & 2^nd.

21st Annual Parade of Homes September 17^th Noon-4pm The Langlade Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring the Annual Parade of Homes. Take a road trip & enjoy touring some of the area’s beautiful homes. The proceeds will benefit the Langlade Hospital. Open to adults and children ages 13 and older. Tickets are $8 in advance & $10 on the day of the parade. Tickets are available at Langlade Hospital, Lakeside Market, Neve’s & Schroeder’s. For more information, please contact Jalaine at 715-623-7082.

4^th Annual Pork in the Park Ribfest September 17^th Noon-4pm. Merrill Area Recreation Center, 1100 Marc Dr., Merrill. Stop out and sample different ribs prepared by local contestants. Vote for your favorite! Music, beer and other food available on site. Admission is free. For more information, please call 715-536-9474.

St. John Parish International Food/Fall Festival September 18^th 10am-5pm Langlade County Fairgrounds – Multi-Purpose Building, 1633 Neva Rd., Antigo.  There will be mass in the Pavilion (barn) on the Langlade County Fairgrounds. Come early and stay late! Sample ethnic food and drink! Serving ethnic foods from various countries and beverages with a gourmet flair. Live entertainment. raffles, silent auctions and basket raffles. Drawings for the freezer full of meat, Toro Zero-Turn lawn mower & 2016 Ford Escape or $15,000 cash plus other cash prizes. For more information, please call 715-623-2024 or go to https://stjohnantigo.com.

*Meetings*

Park, Cemetery & Recreation Commission Meeting September 12^th 5:30pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Antigo Optimist Club Meeting September 13^th 12-1pm North Star Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo.

Antigo Kiwanis Club Meeting September 13^th Noon The Refuge Restaurant, 410 Hwy. 64, Antigo. New members are welcome.

Triple R Riding Club Meeting September 13^th 7-8pm Vickie & The Vets, 1216 Elm St., Antigo.

Public Hearing about Mattoon Petition to Form a New District September 13^th 7-8pm Antigo High School, 1900 10^th Ave., Antigo.

Senior Center Open Forum September 14^th 10:30am Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. The Fall Open Forum allowing questions and public input. We will discuss what we have done and look for your input on what type of programs should be considered. The public is invited.

Northwood’s Networking Group September 14^th 11:45am-1pm Sweet Thyme Coffee Shop, 610 Century Ave, Antigo. This month, we’re having an Outdoor Networking and Business Social at lunch! RSVP and pre-order for lunch is requested.
Menu and more info: info@northwoodsnetworkinggroup.com, our Face Book page, or Jamie Burkart (920) 980-0126.

City Council Meeting September 14^th 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Groups*

Baby & Me Group September 12^th & September 19^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 September 14^th 6:00pm-7:00pm. Meets at AVAIL Center in Antigo. Please call 715-623-5177 for more information.

AA Support Group (Open) September 15^th & 17^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 September 16^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 September 12^th & September 19^th 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church – Quest Center – Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm

Overeaters Anonymous September 12^th & September 19^th 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.

Weight Watchers Meetings September 13^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 September 14^th 5pm Steffen Memorial Home, 503 5^th Ave., Antigo.

Compassionate Friends-Antigo Chapter September 14^th 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/Conference Room 1021 (behind the chapel). For more information, please email: [email protected].