Community Calendar for 7/15/19 to 7/22/19
*Community Events*
Antigo Area Community Food Pantry July 17th11am-1pm (Wednesdays) & July 19th 1pm-3pm (Fridays), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103. Our monthly donation focus for the month of July will be Beverages: fruit and vegetable juices (low salt and sugar) and tea. The following is a testimonial from an individual helped by the Antigo Community Food Pantry this year: “My dental insurance doesn’t cover a crown I need on a tooth and another tooth just chipped in front. That one is only covered if it’s a filled tooth. It’s not, so I must save food money to pay for my teeth.”
Elcho Area Community Food Pantry July 15th & July 22nd 10:30am-12:30pm (Mon.), July 17th 4-6pm (Wed.), 11224 Antigo St., Elcho. Call (715) 610-5886 for more information.
2019 Thrivent Cans Hunger Food Drive Important Dates – Build Week: September 21-29; Voting & Judging Week: September 30 – October 6; Food Pickup: October 7; Awards Dinner: October 9. Join other business in our community addressing the needs of families struggling with food-insecurity. For more information contact Jean Greening at Thrivent Financial (715-623-5279 or at [email protected]) or Rose Prunty at the Antigo Community Food Pantry (715-623-1103 [email protected]).
Camp Invention July 15th-19th 9am-3:30pm All Saints Catholic School, 419 Sixth Avenue, Antigo. Camp Invention – Antigo is for kids entering K-6th grade in Fall 2019. Back for its 6th year, Camp Invention is hosted at All Saints Catholic School but is a national science and technology curriculum, and not religious education. Children are presented with fun, hands-on challenges that encourage creative problem solving, teamwork, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Camp Invention is led by experienced local teachers and new curriculum is introduced each year, inspired by the Inductees of the National Inventors Hall of Fame! For more information, please call 715-623-4835.
Football Mini Camp July 15th-18th 10:15am-1pm Antigo High School, 1900 10th Ave., Antigo. The camp is for incoming grades 9th-12th. More information is available at www.antigofootball.com or email [email protected] with any questions.
Mahjong at the Langlade County Senior Center July 15th 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 July 15th 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].
Monday Night Run/Walk with Jack Lake Silent Sports Association July 15th 5:30-8:30pm Jack Lake Mountain Bike Trail, N8375 Park Road, Deerbrook. Start your week out on the trail! Join the Jack Lake Silent Sports Association on Mondays at 5:30 pm for a run/walk on the single track trails. They will meet at the trailhead located to the right when entering Veterans Memorial Park. You can then run, hike, or skip your own distance and pace and meet back when you are finished. Run/walk will happen rain or shine! Feel free to stay and socialize after. The bikers have Thursday night rides if that’s more your style! For more information, please call 715-216-5662.
Vacation Bible School at Ascension Lutheran Church July 15th-18th 5:30-8pm each evening. Ascension is located at 1412 Neva Road, Antigo, on Highway 45, just one block south of the fairgrounds. Open to all children 3 years old through those entering Grade 9. Bible activities, songs, crafts, games, supper & snacks. All free! VBS is a fun way to learn about God and His love. To register: Call the church office at 715-627-2232, Call or Text Pastor Mike Spaude at 715-610-2724, or Email: [email protected], or Go to our Website: www.ascensionantigo.com. Please provide the following information when you register: Parent’s Name, Address, Phone, Child’s name and grade in school. Hope to see you there!
Free Family Movie Night July 15th 5:30-7:30pm Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo. Tonight’s movie is Ralph Breaks the Internet. For more information, please call Steph Cherrywell at 715-623-3724.
Music in the Park – Antigo Community Band (Variety) July 15th 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.
Coffee Klatch for Seniors July 16th & July 18th (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 July 16th & July 18th (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 July 16th 9am Peaceful Valley Warming House, 420 Field St., Antigo. Tuesday Morning “Geezer” Bike Rides are every Tuesday morning. 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.
Tuesdays in the Park Program July 16th 1-2:30pm City Park West, 230 Aurora St., Antigo. Sponsored by Langlade County 4-H. For more information, please call 715-623-3633.
Kids from Wisconsin July 16th Two shows: 2pm & 7pm Volm Theater – Antigo High School, 1900 10th Ave., Antigo. The Kids from Wisconsin features students from all over the state in a music & dance performance. Tickets are $12 in advance & $14 at the door. Tickets are available at City Gas, Pick ‘N Save, Lakeside Market & CoVantage Credit Union. This event is presented by the Antigo Rotary Club. For more information, contact Brian at 715-216-6713.
Elk’s Club Soccer Shoot-Out July 16th 5:30pm Saratoga Park, 1235 Nantasket St., Antigo. For boys and girls, age 5 to 13. You do not need to be registered for the Co-ed Youth Soccer Program to participate. All children within the specified age groups are welcome to participate. Trophies are awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each age division. Children compete in four age brackets. They will have a chance to test their soccer skills by shooting at goals at different distances and skill levels. There is one contest for ages 5-7, 8-9, 10-11, and 12-13. Refreshments are provided by the Elk’s Lodge. Size 4 balls are used during the competition. The rain date is Thursday, July 18th. For more information, please call 715-623-3633 ext. 131.
Music at the Depot- The Silhouettes (Country) July 16th 6:30pm White Lake Depot, Lake Street, White Lake. The Silhouettes will be playing at the depot platform. Food & refreshments will be available. The rain site will be at the Lake Pavilion. For more information, please contact Judy Peterson at 715-216-2450.
Blood Pressure Clinic July 17th 9am-Noon Antigo Fire Department, 700 Edison St., Antigo. For more information, please call Lisa Vollmar at 715-350-7315.
Preschool Story Time July 17th 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 July 17th 1-2:30pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo.
Elcho Music on the Green – String Fever July 17th 6:30pmThe 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! For more information, please call David Schindler at 715-610-5856.
Play & Learn July 18th 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 July 18th (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.
Moon Dance Music Festival July 18th-20th MC Festival Grounds, N5890 Cty. Rd. H, Gleason. Conveniently located in Wisconsin’s beautiful North Woods, the amazing amenities at MC Fests include: Exclusive electric sites, exclusive wooded camping, onsite showers, onsite bar inside the one of a kind Log Music Hall, VIP viewing areas, including special VIP performances inside the air-conditioned “Town Hall”, special late-night performances, and more!!! Plus, you know you can always count on that same ol’ Moon Dance spirit!!! A little further from home, but a lot closer to the Moon! The 2019 Lineup includes: The Marcus King Band, The Travelin’ McCourys & TBA Present: The Grateful Ball, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Kitchen Dwellers, Jon Stickley Trio, Useful Jenkins, Ifdakar & Acoustikar, Feed the Dog, The Monsters Of Grass, WhiteWater Ramble, The Ditchrunners, The LIVER KILLERS, CHICKEN WIRE EMPIRE, Sloppy Joe, Sawbill Trio feat. Willie Waldman, Soul Symmetry, Still Shine, Billy Bronsted & The Loot, 2nd Strings, The Outskirts. Save on the $5 parking fee by bringing along one bag of non-perishable food for hungry families in the greater Antigo area. For more information go to: https://www.wijam.net/moon-dance.html.bag.
Music in the Park – Thunder Country (Country) July 18th 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.
Stone Soup Playing at the Langlade County Senior Center July 19th 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.
42nd Annual Wittenberg-Birnamwood FFA Alumni Corn Roast July 19th Wittenberg Village Park, Webb St., Wittenberg. There will be free beer from 7-11pm (must have a ticket to partake in refreshments) music by “49 Deluxe” with hamburgers, brats and cheese curds on sale. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Children 12 & under are free. Advance ticket sales end July 16th.
Free Outdoor Movie July 19th 9:15pm Senior League Ball Field, 215 3rd Ave., Antigo. Watch some movies under the stars this summer at Senior League Ball Field. Pack a picnic dinner, bring the family and enjoy some films on a 10’x20′ outdoor screen. Limited concessions are also available. Registration is not required for this FREE event. Call 715-623-3633, ext. 131 for more information.
Antigo Farmer’s Market July 20th 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.
Hobbyland Flyers 29th Radio Control Fun Fly Show July 20th 10am-2pm Dorchester, WI. 3 miles east on Cty. Rd. A, ¾ mil south on Rosedale Drive. Watch for signs. Free admission to the public. For more information, please call Dave Williams at 715-560-0770 or 715-678-2826 or Chris Ploeckman at 715-654-5005 or 715-581-3922.
Petty King Show – A Tribute to Tom Petty July 20th 4pm Northwoods Inn, N8905 Hwy. 55, Pickerel. There will be live music by Petty Kings and Jason McNabb, fireworks, food, and fun. Gates open at 4pm with music starting at 4:30pm. For more information, go to www.northwoodsinnpickerel.com or call 715-484-3522.
Antigo Methodist Church in the Park July 21st 7:30-11am Heinzen Peaceful Valley Pavilion, 420 Field St., Antigo. Antigo Methodist Church is holding worship service at the Heinzen Pavilion and the public is invited. For more information, please call Pastor Deborah Timm at 715-623-3802.
Vacation Bible School July 22nd-26th 9am-Noon St. John Lutheran Church, N8934 Hwy. 55, Pickerel. St. John Lutheran Church will be hosting Vacation Bible School Monday through Friday, July 22-26, from 9am to noon each day. The theme this year is “God’s Love Is Cool.” Children 3 years of age through sixth grade are invited to participate. Call the church at 715-484-3382 to register or for questions.
Music in the Park – Lyles Band & More (Variety) July 22nd 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 July 15th & July 22nd Noon -1pm Swartzendruber’s Supper Club, 1315 Forrest Ave., Antigo.
Antigo Garden Club Meeting July 16th 5:45pm Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo.
Antigo Public Library Foundation Meeting July 16th 6-7pm Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo.
Antigo Optimist Club Meeting July 17th 12-1pm North Star Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo.
Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee Meeting July 17th 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.
*Groups*
Baby & Me Group July 15th & July 22nd 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) July 18th & July 20th 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 July 19th 7:00pm. Langlade Hospital, 112 East Fifth Avenue, Antigo. Langlade Hospital Conference Room 1022, adjacent to Chapel in the Langlade Hospital.
AL-ANON Meeting July 15th & July 22nd 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church – Quest Center – Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm.
Overeaters Anonymous July 15th & July 22nd 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.
Weight Watchers Meetings July 16th 6:45am United Methodist Church, 2034 5th Ave., Antigo.
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group Chapter #950 July 16th 4pm Antigo Community Church/School, 723 Deleglise St., Antigo.
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group July 18th 5pm Steffen Memorial Home, 503 5th Ave., Antigo.
H2O Cardio Classes July 15th & July 17th 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, Sat. 11am. Elcho School, Mon. & Wed. 4pm; Tue. 5pm; Thur. 6pm; Sat. 9am. First class is FREE; drop-in $6. Follow @upnorthfitness at Facebook or visit terrijohnson.zumba.com for schedule changes.
The Hope Life Center Mobile Unit will be parked in the Goodwill parking lot off Hwy 64 in Antigo every Monday from 10:00am until 5:00pm. All services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL. We offer pregnancy testing, ultrasound and STD testing and treatment for women. Call or text 715-843-4673 for an appointment. Walk-in are welcome.
