Community Calendar for 11/26/18 to 12/3/18
*Community Events*
Antigo Area Community Food Pantry November 28th11am-1pm (Wednesdays) & November 30th 1pm-3pm (Fridays), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103.
Elcho Area Community Food Pantry November 26th & December 3rd 10:30am-12:30pm (Mon.), November 28th 4-6pm (Wed.), 11224 Antigo St., Elcho. Call (715) 610-5886 for more information.
Mahjong at the Langlade County Senior Center November 26th 1-3pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. Come and learn how to play. For more information, please call 715-627-6632.
Coffee Klatch for Seniors November 27th & November 29th (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.
Strong Bones with Kathy November 27th & November 29th (Every Tues. & Thur.) 9-10am Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. Strong Bones is an ongoing strength training program designed to help adults become or stay fit, strong & healthy. Individuals will improve muscle strength, bone density, self-confidence, sleep and vitality. Also, participants have shown a decreased risk of diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, depression & obesity. Classes are offered for an hour, twice a week. Pre-register by calling the Aging and Disability Resource Center at 715-627-6232.
Library Gaming Club November 27th 3:30-5pm Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo. Come and play games! Multiplayer video games and board games both classic and modern. For more information, please call 715-623-3724.
CPR Courses for the Healthcare Provider November 27th & 29th 6-9pm Northcentral Technical College, 312 Forrest Ave., Antigo. This course covers adult and pediatric CPR and FBAO, two rescuer CPR, barrier devices and AED. The course focuses on the needs of the professional caregiver. Successful completion includes an American Heart Association certification that is valid for 2 years. There will also be a CPR Refresher for the Healthcare Provider on December 4th from 6-9pm. For more information, please call Patti Andraschko at 715-623-7601.
Blood Pressure Clinic November 28th 9am-Noon Antigo Fire Department, 700 Edison St., Antigo. For more information, please call Lisa Vollmar at 715-350-7315.
Preschool Story Time November 28th 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 November 28th 1-2:30pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo.
The Stone Soup Brothers Gospel Music November 28th 6-8pm New Horizons United Methodist Church, 400 E. Front St., Wittenberg. Free admission.
Play & Learn November 29th 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 – Northwood’s Family Resource Centers http://www.facebook.com/NorthwoodsFRCN. For more information, please call 715-627-1414.
Cards, Dominoes & Game Playing Program November 29th (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.
Spices And Rubs Cooking Class November 29th 6-8:30pm Northcentral Technical College, 312 Forrest Ave., Antigo. This class will introduce learners to different types of spices and rubs while exploring their origins and how best to use them to maximize meals. For more information please call Patti Andraschko at 715-623-7601.
Tigerton Main Street presents Annual Festival of Trees November 30th-December 31st 1905 Village Hall, Tigerton. Vote for your favorite decorated tree. Festival of Trees is open until December 31, 2018. For more information, please call 715-535-2110.
7th Annual Christmas Craft Show December 1st 9am-3pm Elcho Community Pavilion, N11283 Dorr St., Elcho. Come out to the Elcho Community Pavilion for the 7th Annual Christmas Craft show with raffle drawing, food, and beverages all day. Admission is a non-perishable food items for the Elcho Area Community Food Pantry and your name will be put in for an hourly prize drawing. For more information, please call 715-216-1346.
Wabeno Winterfest December 1st 9am-3pm Wabeno High School, 4325 Branch St, Wabeno. There will be crafters, vendors, food and refreshments. Santa arrives at noon! This year is going to be bigger and better than ever.
Holiday Bazaar December 1st 1am-1pm Faith United Church of Christ, 4th & Clermont St., Antigo. There will be craft items, books, bread, cookies and Christmas 2nd Chance. Lunch will also be available with chicken soup, barbeque & pie.
Winter Wonderland Life Size Holiday Card Display December 3rd– January 7th Peaceful Valley Park and Festival Grounds, 420 Field St., Antigo. Join us in creating a Winter Wonderland display for our community to enjoy. The setting will take place in the Peaceful Valley Festival Grounds (parking lot north of Peaceful Valley Park – 420 Field Street; north of 6th Avenue and west of the Field Street & 6th Avenue intersection). Decorate along the east and west walkways and center median with a life size Christmas card from your business or organization and take advantage of this opportunity to advertise your business, promote your organization and create a Winter Wonderland for our community. You may also choose to decorate the landscaped areas within the Festival Grounds Parking Lot. Set-up: Once you register, you may start setting-up your displays. We would like to have displays set-up in time for the annual Christmas Parade on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Take-down: We ask that you please remove your displays by Monday, January 7, 2019. COST: There is no cost to participate in this program. Thank you for beautifying our community and spreading the holiday cheer. For more information, please call 715-623-3633, ext. 131.
Computer Troubleshooting December 3rd 1-3pm Northcentral Technical College, 312 Forrest Ave., Antigo. This instructor led course is designed to help learners identify problems with their computers and how to use online tools such as CC Cleaner, Malware Bytes, and virus scans. Topics will include back-ups, restore points, and other troubleshooting issues. Learners are encouraged to bring their own laptops, NTC computers will also be available. For more information, please call Patti Andraschko at 715-623-7601.
Christmas for Kids December 8th 10am-Noon Ascension Lutheran Church, 1412 Neva Rd., Antigo. Located just one block south of the fairgrounds. In the two hours of the program we will teach the Christmas story, make Christian crafts, learn Christmas songs, decorate Christmas cookies, sing “Happy Birthday” to Jesus, and play simple energy burning games. This program is for children from age 3 through eighth grade. Call the church office at 715-627-2232 to register. Please join us for this free, fun, family event!
*Meetings*
Antigo Rotary Meeting November 26th Noon -1pm Swartzendruber’s Supper Club, 1315 Forrest Ave., Antigo.
Antigo Public Library Board Meeting November 27th 5pm Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo.
Hotel/Motel Room Tax Commission Meeting November 28th 8:30am City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.
Antigo Optimist Club Meeting November 28th 12-1pm North Star Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo.
Public Works Committee Meeting November 28th 5:30pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.
Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee Meeting November 28th 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.
Committee of the Whole Meeting November 28th 6:15pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.
Economic Development Committee Meeting December 3rd 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.
Groups*
Baby & Me Group November 26th & December 3rd 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) November 29th & December 1st 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 November 30th 7:00pm. Langlade Hospital, 112 East Fifth Avenue, Antigo. Langlade Hospital Conference Room 1022, adjacent to Chapel in the Langlade Hospital.
AL-ANON Meeting November 26th & December 3rd 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church – Quest Center – Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm.
Overeaters Anonymous November 26th & December 3rd 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.
Weight Watchers Meetings November 27th 6:45am & 5:30pm United Methodist Church, 2034 5th Ave., Antigo.
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group Chapter #950 November 27th 4pm Antigo Community Church/School, 723 Deleglise St., Antigo.
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group November 29th 5pm Steffen Memorial Home, 503 5th Ave., Antigo.
H2O Cardio Classes November 26th & November 28th 9am Clara R. McKenna Aquatic Center, 111 Western Ave., Antigo. H2O Cardio is a 45 minute high intensity water fitness program which will provide cardio & strength training without the strain & pain to muscles & joints. The water, along with the use of resistance equipment, will challenge all aspects of the body & increase your physical fitness level. For more information, please call 715-627-0497.
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.
Langlade County Community Ceramics, a non-profit painting group that meets every Monday and Friday from 9am-Noon at Sts. Mary & Hyacinth, Classroom 8, 819 3rd Ave., Antigo. Class cost is $3.00, to cover paint and anyone is welcome. We also take art-related field trips four times a year.
Antigo MOPS (Mothers Of Preschoolers), a chapter of international group that offers encouragement and support to moms of kids ages 0-5. We have relevant and interesting speakers, fun crafts, yummy food and free childcare while we meet. We meet the first and third Tuesday of the month, September to May, at Antigo Community Church (723 Deleglise St.) from 8:15-10:15 am. For more information please see www.facebook.com/antigomops