*Community Events*

Antigo Area Community Food Pantry March 13^th11am-1pm (Wednesdays) & March 15^th 1pm-3pm (Fridays), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103. Our monthly donation focus for the month of March is healthy breakfast cereals (whole grain, low sugar).

Elcho Area Community Food Pantry March 11^th & March 18^th 10:30am-12:30pm (Mon.), March 13^th 4-6pm (Wed.), 11224 Antigo St., Elcho. Call (715) 610-5886 for more information.

Mahjong at the Langlade County Senior Center March 11^th 1-3pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. Come and learn how to play. For more information, please call 715-627-6632.

Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District 4 Year Old Kindergarten Registration March 11^th & 12^th 3/11 3:30-5:30pm Wittenberg Elementary School, cafeteria, 300 Prouty St, Wittenberg. 3/12 3:30-5pm Birnamwood Elementary School, 4k classroom, 337 Main St., Birnamwood. Register for the 2019-2020 school year. If you have a child who will be 4 years old by September 1, 2019 you are welcome to come anytime during the scheduled hours. Please bring along proof of birth date (birth certificate, baptismal record or passport, only to be verified, we do not need a copy) and an immunization record. More information about the 4K program will be available at registration. Children do not need to be present at registration, but are welcome to come. For more information, please call Joan at 715-449-2576 or Brenda at 715-253-2221.

Stocks: The Nuts And Bolts – Financial Planning Series March 11^th 6-8pm Northcentral Technical College, 312 Forrest Ave., Antigo. The class teaches basic information to help investors evaluate if stocks fit into their overall strategy. It also discusses common versus preferred stock, dividends, investment strategy and different ways to own stock. The cost for the class is $5. For more information, please call 715-623-7601.

Coffee Klatch for Seniors March 12^th & March 14^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.

Strong Bones with Kathy March 12^th & March 14^th (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.

Blood Pressure Clinic March 13^th 9am-Noon Antigo Fire Department, 700 Edison St., Antigo. For more information, please call Lisa Vollmar at 715-350-7315.

Job Center of Wisconsin in Antigo March 12^th 9am-3:30pm Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo. Job Center of Wisconsin will be holding a weekly Job Center on Tuesdays at the Antigo Public Library.  Come seek assistance with resumes, job searching, interviewing, and unemployment. From 9am to noon by appointment only. Walk-ins welcome from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm to assist with these things and more! Call Audrey at 715-261-8747 for more information or the Antigo Public Library at 715-623-3724 for up-to-date information as dates and times subject to change on occasion.

The Emmet Project March 12^th 6-8pm UW Extension Office/Resource Center 4-H Office, 837 Clermont St., Antigo. The Emmet Project is coming to Langlade County. The Emmet team will lead us through a variety of hands on activities which explore STEM+C (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics + Computational Thinking) activities. Each month they will bring new projects in technology, engineering & more. All youth, 3^rd grade & older are invited to attend. It is open to all youth of Langlade County. Youth may come to one class or attend them all. Call 715-627-6236 to register. For more information, go to www.emmet.education.

Preschool Story Time March 13^th 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 March 13^th 1-2:30pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo.

Car Seat Fitting and Checks March 13^th 4-6pm Antigo Fire Department, 700 Edison St., Antigo. Free car seat checks and sitting performed by certified staff.  Some car seats available at reduced cost. For more information, please call Linda at 715-623-3633 ext. 140.

Play & Learn March 14^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 – Northwood’s Family Resource Centers http://www.facebook.com/NorthwoodsFRCN. For more information, please call 715-627-1414.

Cards, Dominoes & Game Playing Program March 14^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.

Antigo High School Drama Club 2019 Spring Musical – Cinderella March 14^th-16^th 7:30pm Antigo High School, Volm Theater, 1900 10^th Ave., Antigo. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. Tickets are $10 for adults, children 10 & under are $5. Tickets are on sale in the high school commons starting February 26^th Monday-Saturday 5-7pm & Sunday, March 10^th from 1-2pm.

Wearing of the Green Party and Stone Soup Playing at the Langlade County Senior Center March 15^th 1:30-3:30pm Langlade Co. Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. Come and listen and dance to some Irish music played by the Stone Soup Bros. Band (Ron, Mel & Garland). Refreshments will be served. Get your green out and start celebrating early. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please call 715-627-6632.

Langlade County Humane Society Fish Fry March 15^th 4-7pm Never Enough Tavern, 924 4^th Ave., Antigo. The price is $8 per person. Take out or order in. Proceeds benefit the Langlade County Humane Society. For more information, go to http://langladecountyhumanesociety.org/

28^th Annual Pickerel-Pearson St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 16^th 11am Country Inn, N9195 Hwy. 55, Pickerel. The amazing holiday parade, full of St. Patrick’s Day floats, will start at noon on March 16, 2019. The parade will run from the Tombstone Pickerel Sno-Club Clubhouse on Country Road DD to Saint Mary’s Church on Highway 55. Country Inn will be serving green beer, brats & burgers, along with beef & cabbage starting at 11 am. All proceeds from the outside food tent goes to the Pickerel Rescue Squad. Stick around for the St. Patrick’s Day Dances at many of the local businesses. For more information, please call the Country Inn at 715-484-3121.

Antigo Bike & Ski Club Moonlight Ski/Snowshoe Hike March 16^th 7-9pm Gartzke Flowage Hiking, Cross-Country Ski & Snowshoe Trails, W6379 5^th Ave. Rd., Antigo. If snow conditions are poor, the group will moonlight hike. Everyone is welcome! For more information, please call 715-627-5399 or go to www.antigobikeandskiclub.com.

*Meetings*

Antigo Rotary Meeting March 11^th & March 18^th Noon -1pm Swartzendruber’s Supper Club, 1315 Forrest Ave., Antigo.

Park, Cemetery & Recreation Commission Meeting March 11^th 5:30pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Senior Citizens Club Meeting March 12^th 1:30pm Antigo Community Church, Quest Center, 723 Deleglise St., Antigo.

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

City Council Meeting March 13^th 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Langlade County Humane Society Monthly Membership Meeting March 14^th 6pm Langlade Co. Safety Building, Board Room, 840 Clermont St., Antigo.

Antigo Public Library Finance Committee Meeting March 18^th 9-10am Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo.

Langlade County Ice Age Trail Chapter Meeting March 18^th 7-9pm  Langlade County Resource Center – Wolf River Room, 837 Clermont St., Antigo. Join us for our annual chapter meeting to learn what’s new on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Langlade County. Some of the agenda items include consideration of rescinding the chapter bylaws, officer election, budget approval, several trail matters and a recreation liability discussion with Robin Stowe, Langlade County Corporate Counsel.  Contact the coordinator Joe Jopek at 715-623-2645 for a detailed copy of the meeting agenda.

*Groups*

Baby & Me Group March 11^th & March 18^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 14^th & March 16^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 15^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 11^th & March 18^th 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church – Quest Center – Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm.

Overeaters Anonymous March 11^th & March 18^th 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.

Weight Watchers Meetings March 12^th 6:45am & 5:30pm United Methodist Church, 2034 5^th Ave., Antigo.

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group Chapter #950 March 12^th 4pm Antigo Community Church/School, 723 Deleglise St., Antigo.

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group March 14^th 5pm Steffen Memorial Home, 503 5^th Ave., Antigo.

H2O Cardio Classes March 11^th & March 13^th 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.

Compassionate Friends-Antigo Chapter March 12^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 at 7:00 p.m. at Langlade Hospital/Conference Room 1021 (behind the chapel). For more information, please call Becki at 715-623-7123.