*Community Events*

Antigo Area Community Food Pantry March 7^th11am-1pm (Wednesdays) & March 9^th 1pm-3pm (Fridays), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103.

Elcho Area Community Food Pantry March 5^th & March 12^th 10:30am-12:30pm (Mon.), March 7^th 4-6pm (Wed.), 11224 Antigo St., Elcho. Call (715) 610-5886 for more information.

Zurko Indoor Winter Flea Market Through March 31^st (Saturdays) 9am-3pm Historic Shawano Community Hall, 115 E. Division St., Shawano. Free admission. For more information, please call 715-526-9769 or go to www.zurkopromotions.com.

Free Family Movie – A LEGO Movie Set in Ninjago! March 5^th 6-7:45pm Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo. The Antigo Public Library will be hosting a showing of the most recent LEGO movie. The one with ninjas in it. Complimentary refreshments will be provided! For more information, please call 715-623-3724.

Coffee Klatch for Seniors March 6^th & March 8^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 715-627-6632.

Healthy Living with Diabetes Program March 6^th-April 10^th (Tues.) 9:30am-Noon Langlade County Resource Center, 837 Clermont St., Antigo. The Aging & Disability Center is holding a 6 week Healthy Living with Diabetes program for those interested in living a healthier life with diabetes! This also includes encouraging family members/friends! Anyone interested may call Jennifer Clark at the ADRC at 715-627-6232.

Boys & Girls Club Teen Night March 6^th & March 8^th (Tues. & Thurs.) 6-8pm Boys & Girls Club of Langlade Co., 411 Superior St., Antigo. For grades 6-12. Video games, basketball, pool, music, computer time, dodgeball & more. For more information, please call 715-627-1800 or go to www.bgclang.org.

Potluck Supper March 6^th 6pm WOWSPACE, 114 Vinal St., Wittenberg. The potluck supper is open to anyone interested in learning about WOW and all activities. Please call 715-253-3525 with any questions.

The Art of Watercolor March 6^th 6pm Rhinelander High School, Rm. 134, 665 Coolidge Ave., Rhinelander. Local author/artist Thomas Barnett will take students through painting a lighthouse scene. Offered by the School District of Rhinelander Community Education Program. Register by March 2^nd. Please call 715-365-9745 for more information.

Tae Kwan Do-Traditional Chung Hon Martial Arts March 6^th & March 8^th (Every Tues. & Thur.) 6:30-8pm Elks Lodge, 622 Clermont St., Antigo. Held on the 3rd floor of the Elk’s Lodge. Open to anyone 7 years old & up. For more information, please call 715-623-4429.

Blood Pressure Clinic March 7^th 9am-Noon Antigo Fire Department, 700 Edison St., Antigo. For more information, please call Lisa Vollmar at 715-350-7315.

Preschool Story Time March 7^th 10:30-11:15am Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo. Join us for story time at the Antigo Public Library! This is a great way for kids who haven’t started school yet to meet & socialize with peers. Every week we’ll read 2 or 3 books together as well as doing some songs & movement. We also do a simple craft or coloring page that helps kids develop creativity & motor skills, & occasionally (attendance permitting) other activities such as parachute play.  This event is geared towards preschoolers, but older or younger kids are welcome to attend as well.

Bingo at the Langlade Co. Senior Center March 7^th 1-2:30pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo.

Peace Lutheran Lenten Supper-Pasta Bar March 7^th 5pm Peace Lutheran Church & School, 300 Lincoln St., Antigo. They will be having a pasta bar. Sponsored by the PLM staff in support of new volley ball jerseys.

Cadence March 7^th 7pm Campanile Center for the Arts, 131 W. Milwaukee Street, Minocqua. See Canada’s premier vocal group with a capella music. The stage lights fall the crowd goes quiet, and four harmonious voices rise up and fill the air. The melodies are something both familiar and fresh. You may hear Joni Mitchell, or their rendition of the ‘Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald’ or maybe an old bebop standard or cheeky arrangement of a 1980’s hit. But nothing like you have ever heard before. For tickets or more information, please call 715-356-9700 or go to www.campanilecenter.org.

Nicolet College Blood Drive March 8^th 9am-12:30pm Nicolet College 5364 College Drive, Rhinelander. Blood drive will be located in the Lakeside Center Commons. Walk-ins are welcome. Please be well-hydrated and have a hearty meal prior to donation. To schedule an appointment, please call Student Engagement at 715-365-4566.

Play & Learn March 8^th 9:30-11am N4013 Hwy. 45, Antigo. Play & Learn is a weekly play group program for parents, caregivers & children from birth to age 5. Staff will provide a parent lesson, an activity for parents & children to do together.  The activity will build skills for school readiness & milestone achievement. Quarterly Ages & Stages questionnaires are made available to parents & 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.

Cards, Dominoes & Game Playing Program March 8^th (Every Thurs.) 1-4pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. Have you been looking for someone to play cards & games with?  Here is your chance to meet others and share your love for cards, dominoes & games. For more information, please call 715-627-6632.

Before The Flood March 8^th 5pm Doors open, 6pm dinner & 7pm movie. Treehaven, W2540 Pickerel Creek Rd, Tomahawk. Before the Flood presents a riveting account of the dramatic changes now occurring around the world due to climate change, as well as the actions we as individuals & as a society can take to prevent catastrophic disruption of life on our planet. The film follows DiCaprio as he travels to 5 continents & the Arctic speaking to scientists, world leaders, activists & local residents to gain a deeper understanding of this complex issue & investigate concrete solutions to the most pressing environmental challenge of our time. For more information, call 715-453-4106 or email [email protected].

Rules of the Road – Women’s Event March 8^th 6-8pm Edward Jones, 217 Hwy. 64, Antigo. This seminar will provide participants with 10 principles for sound investing and identifying/avoiding common investment mistakes. For more information, please call Dawn Arnold at 715-623-7584.

Qualheim’s True Value Gardening Seminar March 8^th 6-7pm Qualheim’s True Value, 1345 E. Green Bay St., Shawano. Come for tonight’s seminar “Heavenly Hydrangea’s.” For more information, please call 715-526-6108 or go to www.truevalue.com/qualheim.

How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying March 8^th-10^th 7:30pm Antigo High School, Volm Theater, 1900 10^th Ave., Antigo. Tickets are $10 for adults & $5 for children 10 & under. Tickets will be sold in the high school commons Monday-Thursday from 5-7pm and 2 hours before curtain depending on availability. All seats are reserved.

Bowler School District Child Development & 4K/Kindergarten Registration Day March 9^th 8am-Noon Bowler Elementary School office, 500 Almon St., Bowler. Register your child for 4K & kindergarten, free developmental screening, learn about resources & services in our community and meet other families with little ones. Please call LeaAnn Kolpack to schedule an appointment by calling 715-793-4101.

The Mustang’s Peace Lutheran 3 on 3 Boys & Girls Basketball Tournament March 9^th-10^th Peace Lutheran School gym, 300 Lincoln St., Antigo. For grades 3 thru 12. Teams are limited to four players. The oldest player determines your bracket. No co-ed division. There will be awards. Registration fee is $50. For more information, please call 715-216-2411.

Antigo Visual Arts Starved for Spring 2018 Show March 9^th-May 3^rd (Thur., Fri. & Sat.) 10am-4pm Langlade County Historical Museum, 404 Superior St., Antigo. For more information, please call 715-627-4464 or go to www.antigovisualarts.org.

Stone Soup Playing at the Langlade County Senior Center March 9^th 2-4pm Langlade Co. Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. They will be playing music for your enjoyment. For more information, please call 715-627-6632.

Elcho UCC Men’s Club Friday Night Fish Fry March 9^th 4-7pm Jack Lamar Pavilion, N11283 Dorr Street, Elcho. Monthly Men’s Club special Friday Night Fish Fry serving 5-7pm. Opens at 4pm. “Fish Fry” (fried or broiled), fries, coleslaw & custard! For more information, please call Warren Wagner at 715-275-3134.

St. John Church Lenten Fish Fry March 9^th 4-7pm 502 Cedar St, Tigerton. Please call (715) 535-2282 for more information.

Crandon Clash Presented by the National Federation of Wrestling March 9^th @ 6pm doors open, bell time is 7pm. Beach’s Steaks & Spirits, 10139 Hwy. 8, Crandon. Come and see live, professional wrestling. Tickets are $15.00 ringside, $12 general & $8 for kids. Advance tickets are $15 ringside, $10 general and $5 for kids. For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/nfwwrestling/

Sweet Tap Chicago – A Celebration of Chicago Music and Tap Dance March 9^th 7-9:30pm Lakeland Union High School, 9573 Hwy. 70, Minocqua. This will be an evening of vibrant, energetic entertainment featuring the group’s dancers, musicians, and vocalist. They will bring to life the influence of music identified with the great city of Chicago. Price: Adults – $20, Students $5. For more information, please call 715-686-2668.

9th Annual SHAZZ Festival: Shawano High School Jazz Competition March 10^th 8am – 4pm Shawano Community High School, 220 County Rd B, Shawano. The festival is a conduit to continued learning about jazz. Open to the public, Shazz 101 and the Master Class are held between the student performances and the Finale Concert. World-renowned guest artists, professional musicians, and guest adjudicators share their expertise and educate students, directors, and community members on different elements of music and performance. Concert at 4pm. $15.00 per person. For more information, please call 715-526-2175 ext. 8105 or go to shawanojazzfest.org.

Orchid Seminar March 10^th 2-4pm Forth Floral, 410 Brown Street, Rhinelander. Jason Fischer, of Orchids Limited, Plymouth, MN has had a life-long education in orchids mainly from the opportunity to be raised in a family orchid business. Jason’s educational interests were strongly influenced by Japan. He studied the Japanese language & culture for 6 years in high school & at the University of Minnesota. Jason lived in Kyoto, Japan from 2001 to 2003, and upon return decided to import Japanese orchid species & add a new niche to the business. $40 per person. Ticket price includes an orchid to take home. Call for your reservation now to 715-362-7600.

Mattoon Winterfest & Chili Cook-off March 10^th 3pm Mattoon. At 3pm there will be sledding, music & hot chocolate at the South Ball Diamond. Then at 5:30pm, chili tasting begins at the Community Hall. Bring your chili entry to the hall by 5:30pm. Please call 715-903-0069 with any questions.

Antigo Gateway Squares – Square Dance Club March 11^th 2-4:30pm Antigo United Methodist Church, 2034 West Fifth Ave., Antigo. “Spring (wear green) Forward.” Dancers range in age from 10 to 70+ with couples, singles, & youth. Caller is: Warren Gruetzmacher. Canned Food Month (Bring a can and save $1 on admission).The club is very active and fun. For more information, please call Rose Marie at 715-623-2128 or Stacie at 715-598-2907.

ArtsPower Presents Harry The Dirty Dog March 11^th 2-3pm Nicolet College Theatre, 5364 College Drive, Rhinelander. Harry has everything a little white dog with black spots could want. There’s just one problem: he hates taking baths. He hates them so much that he runs away and spends a wonderful day playing in the dirt. Harry gets so grubby that he turns into a little black dog with white spots and returns home to find that his family doesn’t recognize him. ArtsPowers’ musical is based on the beloved book by Gene Zion and captures both the whimsical humor and touching dedication to family found in Harry’s story. Appropriate for grades K-2. Price: $8 Adults, $6 Children. Please call 715-365-4646 for more information.

*Meetings*

Langlade County Snowmobile Council Meeting March 5th 6pm Langlade Co. Forestry Office, 1633 Neva Rd., Antigo.

Antigo Kiwanis Club Meeting March 6^th Noon The Refuge Restaurant, 410 Hwy. 64, Antigo. New members are welcome.

Langlade County Board of Health Meeting March 7^th 9am Safety Building, County Board Room, 840 Clermont St., Antigo.

Antigo Optimist Club Meeting March 7^th 12-1pm North Star Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo.

Langlade County Humane Society Membership Meeting March 8^th 6pm Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo.

Antigo Lion’s Club Meeting March 8^th 7pm Swartzendruber’s Supper Club, 1315 Forrest Avenue, Antigo.

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

Groups*

Baby & Me Group March 5^th & March 12^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.

AA Support Group (Open) March 8^th & March 10^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 March 9^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 March 5^th & March 12^th 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church – Quest Center – Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm

Overeaters Anonymous March 5^th & March 12^th 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.

Weight Watchers Meetings March 6^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 Chapter #950 March 6^th 4pm Antigo Community Church/School, 723 Deleglise St., Antigo.

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group March 8^th 5pm Steffen Memorial Home, 503 5^th Ave., Antigo.

NEWCOMERS – Nicolet Welcome Service has a FREE WELCOME PACKET filled with gift certificates and brochures from Antigo/Langlade County businesses. For a warm friendly welcome, call Christine at 715-627-2881 or go to www.nicoletwelcome.com.

Zumba Gold is for those looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves at a lower intensity. Perfect for active older adults and first-timers! Classes are taught by ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor Terri Johnson. Elcho School District, N11268 Antigo St., Elcho. Sat. 9am; Tue. & Thur., 4pm & 5:15pm. Fee: $5 per class. First class is COMPLEMENTARY. Follow @upnorthfitness at Facebook or visit terrijohnson.zumba.com for scheduling changes.

Finding Hope Together – Grief Support Group Meeting March 10^th 10am-Noon Calvary Lutheran Church, 310 S. Superior St., Antigo. Held the second Saturday of every month. This is a community service provided by Bradley Funeral Home. No registration is necessary, anyone can attend and there is no cost.