*Community Events*

Antigo Area Community Food Pantry May 29^th11am-1pm (Wednesdays) & May 31^st 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. For June, the focus is: Chicken, beef, vegetable broth (low or no salt).

Elcho Area Community Food Pantry May 27^th & June 3^rd 10:30am-12:30pm (Mon.), May 29^th 4-6pm (Wed.), 11224 Antigo St., Elcho. Call (715) 610-5886 for more information.

Emerging Talents May 25^th -June 9^th (Sat. & Sun.) 10am-4pm (5/25 & 5/26) WOWSPACE, 114 Vinal St., Wittenberg. An exhibit of original art by Wittenberg & Birnamwood students. K-12 grade. Shows continues Saturday & Sunday 11am-3pm thru June 24th. For more information, go to www.wallsofwittenberg.com.

Antigo Memorial Day Parade May 27^th 8am Meet at the Hudson Street Bridge for a Service of Remembrance for the American service people who died at sea. Floats & walking units will meet at 9am at Eastview Medical & Rehab located at 729 Park Street. The parade will travel west on 5th Avenue to the courthouse to the Vietnam Memorial.

Town of Langlade Fire Department Memorial Day Services May 27^th 10am Lily Cemetery, Hwy. 55, Lily.

Birnamwood Legion Post #341 Memorial Day Celebration May 27^th 10:30am-2pm Chet & Emil’s Restaurant, 388 Main St., Birnamwood. Program to follow with guest speaker Kevin Hermening, a prisoner in the ‘79 Iran War, raffles and chicken dinner 12-2pm by reservation at Chet & Emil’s. For more information, please call Wayne at 715-449-2341 or Chet & Emil’s at 715-449-2226.

Pickerel Memorial Day Services May 27^th 11am Pickerel Cemetery, Hwy. 55, Pickerel.

Tigerton Memorial Day Event May 27^th 11am Veterans Memorial Park, Pine St., Tigerton.

Monday Night Women’s Road Bike Ride May 27^th 5:30pm Langlade Hospital, 112 E. 5^th 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 28^th & May  30^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 May 28^th & May  30^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.

Tuesday Morning “Geezer” Bike Rides May 28^th 10am-Noon Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo. Tuesday Morning “Geezer” Bike Rides are every Tuesday morning. They meet at the parking lot behind the Antigo Public Library and Dixie Lunch at 10:00 am in the spring and 9:00 am in the summer. They divide into groups going distances of 10 to 25 miles. Rides will last 1-2 hours. Contact Nick Salm at [email protected] for more information or to be put on his email list.

Blood Pressure Clinic May 29^th 9am-Noon Antigo Fire Department, 700 Edison St., Antigo. For more information, please call Lisa Vollmar at 715-350-7315.

Preschool Story Time May 29^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 May 29^th 1-2:30pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo.

Elcho Music on the Green – Elcho School Band May 29^th 6pmThe Jack Lamar Memorial/Elcho Community Pavilion, N11283 Dorr Street, Elcho. Admission is free. Food will be available to purchase starting at 5:30pm. All Elcho Music on the Green performances will be performed on the grass in front of the pavilion, rain or shine!

Play & Learn May 30^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 May 30^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.

ACT Raising Safe Kids May 30^th 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.

Tigerton Rummage O’ Rama May 31^st-June 1^st 8am-5pm Tigerton. Maps available at the 1905 Village Hall and Tigerton businesses. For more information, please call 715-535-2110.

Park City Credit Union of Merrill Blood Drive May 31^st 9:30am-2pm Park City Credit Union, 501 S. Pine Ridge Ave., Merrill. To reserve your lifesaving appointment time please contact Park City Credit Union 715-536-8351 or visit www.save3lives.org, sponsor code ME25.

3^rd Annual Shawano Sun Drop Dayz May 31^st-June 1^st Starting 4:30pm Fri., 10am-10pm Sat., E. Elizabeth St., Shawano. Fun for the entire family. Friday night fish fry, kid’s activities and live music by “The Vic Ferrari Band” from 6:30-9:30pm. Activities begin on Saturday with a flea market, 5K run, unique craft vendors, kid’s activities, fishing clinic, Christian Laetner basketball activities, magic show, car/stock car show and plenty of local tasty treats and brews. Enjoy live music by “Branded” from 1:30pm-4:30pm, “The Cougars” from 6:30pm-9:30pm. Free admission. For more information, please go to www.sundropdayz.com.

Bill Staines Concert May 31^st 7:30-9:30pm The Bula Barn, W11957 Highland Rd., Antigo. Nationally acclaimed folk singer and composer Bill Staines will return to Antigo for a house concert. Like a traveling troubadour, Staines is touring the nation from his home in New Hampshire. Many of the songs he has composed have originated from the places and people he has encountered during his 40-plus years of touring the U. S. and Canada. The concert is sponsored by Antigo Community Theatre. Admission donation is $15.00 per person. Please RSVP to Joe Jopek at 715-623-2645 or email [email protected] as space is limited.

State Wide FREE Fun Weekend June 1^st-2^nd 5am FREE State Parks admission, FREE Fishing, FREE state trails, FREE ATV riding on public trails.

“Stuff The Squad Event” June 1^st, Antigo. Pick and Save in collaboration with the Antigo Police Department, is holding a “Stuff the Squad” event.  Members of the Boys and Girls Club will be present to fill the squad car with bags of food purchased and donated from May 22 through June 1 by Pick and Save customers

Antigo Farmer’s Market June 1^st  8am-Noon Heinzen Pavilion, 603 6th Avenue, Antigo. All produce is locally grown by the vendor who sells them. Shopping at the Antigo Farmer’s Market is a great way to get local, in season food, and make connections with the people that grew it.

Antigo City-Wide Garage Sales June 1^st 8am-4pm There will be dozens of participants in the city-wide garage sales again! This popular event has something for everyone. Maps of the garage sale locations are available at the Chamber of Commerce office, in the Antigo Times/Shopper & the Antigo Daily Journal office.

Justin Berg Baseball Camp June 1^st 9am Kretz Park, 224 3rd Ave., Antigo. Pitching & Catching from 9am-Noon ($100) and Defense & Hitting from 1-4pm ($100). Get both sessions for $175. The cost includes instruction, lunch and a t-shirt. There will also be guest instructor Randy Wells. Limited space is available. Sign up and learn from the pros!

Langlade County’s Free ATV & UTV Demo Ride June 1^st 11am-4pm Little Hummers Bar & Campground, W6902 Cty. Rd. A, Deerbrook. Demo rides and free food (while supplies last) sponsored by Langlade County ATV/UTV clubs – Parrish Highlanders & Wolf River Riders ATV/UTV Clubs. Event organized by Antigo Yamaha and Fullers Sales. Proper helmet and clothing attire required. For more information, please call 715-484-4413.

Mike Pomasl Memorial Golf Outing June 1^st Quig’s Maplewood Golf Course, N9240 Hwy. 55, Pickerel. Golf, music, raffles, contests, and food make this one of the area’s must-do events. A fun 9-hole tournament with plenty for non-golfers, too. Proceeds from the Mike Pomasl Memorial Golf Outing go directly to Pickerel Volunteer Rescue Squad. Funds raised from the golf outing in the past have purchased a 12 lead cardiac monitor and many more items for the Pickerel Rescue Squad. Come one, come all, bring the family and enjoy music, raffles, food, and a great atmosphere of community. Members of the Pickerel Rescue Squad will be on hand during the even talking about the department, services, and cooking and serving the golfers and guests during the event. If you would like to golf in this event, please contact Maplewood Golf Course in Pickerel at 715-484-GOLF.

Take a Swing at Crime Golf Outing June 1^st 12:30-7pm Bass Lake Country Club, W10650 Bass Lake Road, Deerbrook. This is a 4 person scramble with prizes on every hole!  Cost for 18 holes of golf with a cart, prizes, and dinner is $100 for non-members and $40 for members.  All proceeds go to benefit the Langlade County Crime Stoppers organization & the Quick 100 programs at local schools. Register by calling Bass Lake Pro Shop at 715-623-6196.

Langlade County/Antigo CROP Hunger Walk June 2^nd 11am-2pm Peaceful Valley Warming House, 420 Field St., Antigo. The CROP Hunger Walk purpose is to raise funds to help alleviate hunger in Langlade County around the world. 25% of funds raised will be shared by the Antigo, White Lake and Elcho Food Pantries. For more information, go to crophungerwalk.org/antigowi or call Aureliia Janssen at 715-850-00734.

Music in the Park  – Antigo Jazz Band June 3^rd Food & pies starting at 5:30pm; concerts start 6:30pm (6pm in Aug). City Park West, 700 block of Aurora St., Antigo. Bring your lawn chairs & listen to the Music in the Park! Concerts held every Monday & Thursday, June-August. In the event of severe weather, concerts are held at the Heinzen Pavilion in Peaceful Valley. Free admission. Food will be available.

*Meetings*

Antigo Rotary Meeting May 27^th & June 3^rd Noon -1pm Swartzendruber’s Supper Club, 1315 Forrest Ave., Antigo.

Antigo Public Library Board Meeting May 28^th 5:30pm Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo.

Antigo Optimist Club Meeting May 29^th 12-1pm North Star Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo.

Economic Development Meeting June 3^rd 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

*Groups*

Baby & Me Group May 27^th & June 3^rd 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 30^th & June 1^st 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 31^st 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 27^th & June 3^rd 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church – Quest Center – Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm.

Overeaters Anonymous May 27^th & June 3^rd 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.

Weight Watchers Meetings May 28^th 6:45am United Methodist Church, 2034 5^th Ave., Antigo.

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group Chapter #950 May 28^th 4pm Antigo Community Church/School, 723 Deleglise St., Antigo.

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group May 30^th 5pm Steffen Memorial Home, 503 5^th Ave., Antigo.

H2O Cardio Classes May 27^th & May 29^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.

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. LOCATIONS: Schroeder’s Fitness Studio, 700 S. Superior St., Antigo, Mon. & Wed., 10am; Sat., 11am. Elcho School, Tue. & Thu., 9a & 5pm; Sat 9am. First class is FREE. Drop-in fee is $6. Follow @upnorthfitness at Facebook or visit terrijohnson.zumba.com for schedule changes. Classes start Monday, June 3.