Community Calendar for 5/13/19 to 5/20/19
*Community Events*
Antigo Area Community Food Pantry May 15th11am-1pm (Wednesdays) & May 17th 1pm-3pm (Fridays), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103. Our monthly donation focus for the month of May is personal care items: shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothpaste, floss, deodorant, feminine hygiene products.
Elcho Area Community Food Pantry May 13th & May 20th 10:30am-12:30pm (Mon.), May 15th 4-6pm (Wed.), 11224 Antigo St., Elcho. Call (715) 610-5886 for more information.
Mahjong at the Langlade County Senior Center May 13th 1-3pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. Come and learn how to play. For more information, please call 715-627-6632.
Monday Night Women’s Road Bike Ride May 13th 5:30pm Langlade Hospital, 112 E. 5th Ave., Antigo. The Women’s ride meets every Monday evening at 5:30pm at the Langlade Hospital parking lot off Hwy F. Everyone is welcome. Once a month they will meet somewhere different in the county. The alternative rides start at 5:45. Please email Mary Jo Filbrandt for directions and the routes for these alternative rides. There will be up to three groups with a 10-12 mile route and a 20-25 mile route. A bike helmet is required. For more information, please contact Mary Jo at [email protected].
Coffee Klatch for Seniors May 14th & May 16th (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 May 14th & May 16th (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.
Speaker at the Langlade County Senior Center May 14th 1:30pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. Joe Hermolin will present a slide show and talk about the buildings and history of Antigo.
The Emmet Project May 14th 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, 3rd 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.
Blood Pressure Clinic May 15th 9am-Noon Antigo Fire Department, 700 Edison St., Antigo. For more information, please call Lisa Vollmar at 715-350-7315.
Preschool Story Time May 15th 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 May 15th 1-2:30pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo.
The Perfect Pollinator Garden May 15th 3-6pm Northcentral Technical College, 312 Forrest Ave., Antigo. This is a free workshop, Pollinator Coordinator Baerbel Ehrig will present different options on how to create and maintain a perfect pollinator garden and share ideas about farmland and greenspace pollinator buffer strips. Registration is preferred, but not required. Please register at https://ntcforms.formstack.com/forms/pollinator_antigo. For more information, please call 715-623-7601.
Play & Learn May 16th 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 May 16th (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.
ACT Raising Safe Kids May 16th 5-7pm Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Family Resource Center, N4013 Hwy. 45, Antigo. This 9 session class supports parents in creating a safe, healthy, and stable environment for children and families. Learn how to identify your parenting style, promote positive behaviors, guide medial use, and understand and manage anger. For more information, please call Amanda Powers at 715-623-1212.
Bowler Village-Wide Rummage Sale May 17th-18th 8am-5pm Bowler.
Stone Soup Playing at the Langlade County Senior Center May 17th 1:45-3:45pm Langlade Co. Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. They will be playing music for your enjoyment. For more information, please call 715-627-6632.
Wolf River Chapter of Trout Unlimited Meet & Greet May 18th 7am Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Center, N3494 Hwy. 55, White Lake. Come learn to fly or spin cs the mighty Wolf River at the Wolf River Chapter of Trout Unlimited Meet & Greet. Come fish the mighty Wolf River with experienced Wolf River Chapter Anglers. The group will first meet at The Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Resort, followed by fishing the river. Later the group will have lunch at a residence located on the Wolf River. Then experience the late afternoon hatch on the river for more exciting fishing! Contact Travis Stuck at 920-202-0689 for more information.
Jack Lake Crazy Eights Mountain Bike Race May 18th 8am-7pm Jack Lake Mountain Bike Trail at Veterans Memorial Park, N8375 Park Road, Deerbrook. Racing starts at 9am for the long race, 11am for the mid-race & 1pm for the short race. The Jack Lake Crazy Eights Mountain Bike Race is part of the Wisconsin Endurance Mountain Bike Series. Get your friends together for a team, or go for it solo. We will have a group campsite reserved & there is swimming in beautiful Jack Lake just a short walk from the race pit area & a group campsite, a disc golf course & a very nice shower facility. The race course is 8.4 miles long & 96% single track on fast flowing trails. The trails are not super technical, but definitely aerobic! A lap will be under an hour. For more information, please call Beth Wagner at 715-350-1060.
Hike for Hope by National Foundation to Prevent Suicide May 18th 9am-Noon Antigo Lake Park, 301 3rd Ave., Antigo. The Antigo Hike for Hope brings awareness to the community. They honor and remember loved ones who have been lost to suicide. It also educates the community to help save lives and bring together those affected by a suicide. For more information, please call Carrie Breitenfeldt at 715-216-2946.
18th Annual Stand for Children Day Event May 18th 10am-2pm Peaceful Valley Park & Festival, 420 Field St., Antigo. Events will include a concert by Tom Pease at 11:30am, face painting, an obstacle course, bike trail ride at 12:30pm, tie dye t-shirts, free food & beverages, ice cream and presentations. For more information, please call Karen at 715-623-5438.
Post Lake Improvement Associaton Annual Road Clean-Up May 18th 10am-1pm PLIA Community Center, W8684 Cty. Rd. K, Elcho. Vest, bags, and gloves will be provided. For more information, please call Renee Irish at 715-216-1063.
Antigo Visual Arts – Summer in the Northwoods Reception May 18th 5-7pm Langlade County Historical Society Museum, 404 Superior St., Antigo. This art show is open to the public to enter. There are cash awards for winning the judging and cash awards for the people’s choice judging at the reception. For more information, please call 715-627-4464 or go to www.antigovisualarts.org.
Denim and Diamonds May 18th 5-9pm Northstar Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo. Break out your jeans and jewels for the Denim and Diamonds event. The Aspirus Langlade Hospital Auxiliary will have a live auction, silent auction, basket raffles, food and refreshments to raise funds for equipment in the Emergency Department. There is no admission fee. The buffet meal is $8. For more information, please call Phyllis Zabransky at 715-623-6608.
Holy Family Catholic Church of Elcho Brunch May 19th after 10:30am mass Holy Family Catholic Church, W10524 Cole St., Elcho. We are having a brunch and baby shower. There will be a guest speaker, Executive Director, Jack Hoogendyk, from The Hope Life Center. All items will be donated to The Hope Life Center. There will also be a 50/50 raffle.
*Meetings*
Antigo Rotary Meeting May 13th & May 20th Noon -1pm Swartzendruber’s Supper Club, 1315 Forrest Ave., Antigo.
Park, Cemetery & Recreation Commission Meeting May 13th 5:30pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.
Langlade County Senior Citizens Club Meeting May 14th 1:30pm Quest Center, Antigo Community Church, 723 Deleglise St., Antigo.
Antigo Optimist Club Meeting May 15th 12-1pm North Star Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo.
Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee Meeting May 15th 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.
Antigo Library Finance Meeting May 20th 9am Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo.
*Groups*
Baby & Me Group May 13th & May 20th 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) May 16th & May 18th 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 May 17th 7:00pm. Langlade Hospital, 112 East Fifth Avenue, Antigo. Langlade Hospital Conference Room 1022, adjacent to Chapel in the Langlade Hospital.
AL-ANON Meeting May 13th & May 20th 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church – Quest Center – Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm.
Overeaters Anonymous May 13th & May 20th 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.
Weight Watchers Meetings May 14th 6:45am United Methodist Church, 2034 5th Ave., Antigo.
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group Chapter #950 May 14th 4pm Antigo Community Church/School, 723 Deleglise St., Antigo.
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group May 16th 5pm Steffen Memorial Home, 503 5th Ave., Antigo.
H2O Cardio Classes May 13th & May 15th 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 May 14th 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.
