Community Calendar for 1/21/19 to 1/28/19
*Community Events*
Antigo Area Community Food Pantry January 23rd11am-1pm (Wednesdays) & January 25th 1pm-3pm (Fridays), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103.
Elcho Area Community Food Pantry January 21st & January 28th 10:30am-12:30pm (Mon.), January 23rd 4-6pm (Wed.), 11224 Antigo St., Elcho. Call (715) 610-5886 for more information.
“The Art of the Quilter V – Stiches in Time” January 19th-February 3rd (Saturdays & Sundays only) 11am-3pm WOWSPACE, 114 Vinal Street, Wittenberg. “The Art of the Quilter V – Stiches in Time” Sponsored by Applewood Lane Alpacas and CWECoop. This is a non-juried, non-judged show. A 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place People’s Choice will be awarded. New this year, an Award of Excellence will be awarded to one quilter as determined by a committee of award winning quilters. The 2019 show will also include a featured quilt which was shown at the Chicago World’s Fair, a guest speaker/trunk show – Lois Wilhelm on January 20th @ 1pm at the Community Center, weekly demonstrations of quilt techniques and/or projects on Saturdays at 1pm, and a selection of gently used quilting books and back issue quilters’ magazines available for a free will offering. Please join us in once again making this one of the best attended shows at WOW.
Open Skate January 21st 11:30am-1pm Langlade County Hockey Arena, 1633 Neva Road, Antigo. The Antigo Area Youth Hockey Association, in collaboration with the City of Antigo Park & Rec Department, offer FREE open skates throughout the year at the Langlade County Multi-Purpose Building. The Open Skates are FREE with the donation of a canned good. There is a limited supply of skates available for use (these are free, but must be returned at the end of the skate). Thank you to the Antigo Optimists for donating money for the purchase of more skates to be used by those in the community. There is no skate sharpening at the rink during open skate times. Registration is not required to attend Open Skates.
Mahjong at the Langlade County Senior Center January 21st 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 January 22nd & January 24th (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 January 22nd & January 24th (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.
Crockpot Class- Quick and Healthy Crock Pot Meals for the Family on the Go January 22nd 6-8pm Northcentral Technical College, 312 Forrest Ave., Antigo. This class will explore making meals in a crock pot using healthy ingredients and preparing your entire meal in 30 minutes or less. Fun, healthy and creative meal ideas will be explored and created. Each participant will receive a set of recipes and a crock pot to take home. The cost of the class is $59. For more information, please call 715-623-7601.
Blood Pressure Clinic January 23rd 9am-Noon Antigo Fire Department, 700 Edison St., Antigo. For more information, please call Lisa Vollmar at 715-350-7315.
Immunization Clinic January 23rd 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.
Preschool Story Time January 23rd 10:30-11:30am 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 January 23rd 1-2:30pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo.
Play & Learn January 24th 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 January 24th (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.
Park City Credit Union of Merrill Blood Drive January 25th 9am-1pm. 501 South Pine Ridge Avenue, Merrill. To reserve your life-saving appointment time, please contact Park City Credit Union 715-536-8351 or visit www.save3lives.org, Sponsor Code ME25. Culvers Give a Pint, Get a Pint for all presenting donors.
Eli’s Warriors Blood Drive January 26th 8:30am-2pm 1633 Neva Rd., Antigo. To schedule your appointment, visit www.communityblood.org, click on “Donate,” then “Find a Blood Drive”, enter OT39 as the sponsor code. If you have any questions, please call or text Julie 715-216-2812 or Corrie 715-610-7064 or [email protected]
59th Annual Gresham Lion’s Winter Carnival and Fishing Derby January 26th 10am-10pm Upper Red Lake Road, Upper Red Lake Rd., Gresham. There will also be giant snow kites on the ice, food, music, beverages, and DJ from 6-10pm.
Elcho X-C Club Annual Ski Junket January 26th 11am-2pm Moccasin Ski Trail, Moccasin Lake Road, Elcho. It’s Elcho X-C Club Annual Ski Junket at the Moccasin Lake cross country ski trail head. Bonfire, free hot chocolate and hot dogs, chili and cookies. Bring some snacks and visit fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Try out equipment provided by Mel’s Sporting Goods of Rhinelander, ski and snowshoe, and relax in the new Michelle’s Lodge. We welcome the Antigo Bike & Ski Club and the public is welcome to join us.
Langlade County Snowmobile Council Ride-In January 26th 11am-3:30pm Lily Snow Birds Clubhouse, W4505 Turtle Lake Rd., Lily. The Lily Sno-Birds Club House is sponsoring the Langlade County Snowmobile Council Ride-In. This event is open to the public. The Lily Sno-Bird Club will be serving food and holding raffles. The ticket drawing for prizes will be at 3pm. For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/lilysnobirds or call 715-484-3342.
Tigerton Main Street’s 1st Annual Tigerton Trivia Contest January 26th 3-6pm 1905 Old Village Hall, Tigerton. How well do you know Tigerton? First ever Trivia Night, with Tigerton History as its topic, Teams of 3, no age restrictions. $20 Get a team together and sign up. For more information, please call 715-535-2110.
*Meetings*
Antigo Rotary Meeting January 21st & January 28th Noon -1pm Swartzendruber’s Supper Club, 1315 Forrest Ave., Antigo.
Hotel/Motel Room Tax Commission Meeting January 23rd 8:30am City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.
Antigo Optimist Club Meeting January 23rd 12-1pm North Star Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo.
Public Works Committee Meeting January 23rd 5:30pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.
Committee of the Whole Meeting January 23rd 6:15pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.
*Groups*
Baby & Me Group January 21st & January 28th 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) January 24th & January 26th 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 January 25th 7:00pm. Langlade Hospital, 112 East Fifth Avenue, Antigo. Langlade Hospital Conference Room 1022, adjacent to Chapel in the Langlade Hospital.
AL-ANON Meeting January 21st & January 28th 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church – Quest Center – Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm.
Overeaters Anonymous January 21st & January 28th 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.
Weight Watchers Meetings January 22nd 6:45am & 5:30pm United Methodist Church, 2034 5th Ave., Antigo.
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group Chapter #950 January 22nd 4pm Antigo Community Church/School, 723 Deleglise St., Antigo.
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group January 24th 5pm Steffen Memorial Home, 503 5th Ave., Antigo.
H2O Cardio Classes January 21st & January 23rd 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 an 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.
Alzheimer’s Support Group January 24th 1:30-3pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. This Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group will meet the 4th 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.
