Community Calendar for 7/5/21 to 7/12/21
*Community Events*
Antigo Area Community Food Pantry July 7th 11am-1pm (Wed.) & July 9th 1pm-3pm (Fri.), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103. We ask that all individuals wishing to use the Food Pantry wait in cars, or outside and a volunteer will provide direction as to service. Our monthly donation focus for July will be – Beverages: fruit and vegetable juices (low salt and sugar), tea. For more information, go to: https://www.loc8nearme.com/wisconsin/antigo/antigo-area-community-food-pantry/2694960/
Elcho Area Community Food Pantry July 5th & July 12th 2:30-4:30pm (Mon.), July 7th 4-6pm (Wed.), 11224 Antigo St., Elcho. You will receive pre-packed bags of basic food items. Tell the volunteer how many in your family and if you have a specific need for something. Thank you for your cooperation. Note that the pantry is not open on holidays, or on days when the schools are closed because of snow. (715) 275-5010.
Mah Jong at the Langlade County Senior Center July 5th & July 12th 8-9am Langlade County Senior Center, 904 5th Ave., Antigo.
Coffee and Conversation at the Senior Center of Langlade County July 5th-July 9th (Mon.-Fri.) 9-11am Langlade County Senior Center, 904 5th Ave., Antigo.
Pearson-Pickerel Lions Club Golf Fundraiser July 5th 9am-6pm Maplewood Golf Course, N9240 Hwy. 55, Pickerel. Play 9 or 18 holes, plus dinner and raffles to support area needs. For more information, call 715-484-4653 or go to www.maplewoodgolfcourse.com.
Music in the Park – Bear Creek Band July 5th Food starting at 5:30pm; concerts start 6pm City Park West, 230 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. There are additional concerts at select locations; please call or check the Antigo community calendar for dates & times.
Tuesday Geezer Bike Ride July 6th 9:30am Peaceful Valley Playground, 420 Field St., Antigo. The Tuesday Geezer bike rides start at 9:30am from the Peaceful Valley Playground, weather permitting. All are welcome. The group normally rides less traveled town and county roads. The distance depends on how far the participants want to go. Sometimes the group splits up for those who want to go shorter distances and those who might like longer rides. We also try to include areas with interesting vegetation and wildlife. If people want to be included in the periodic email updates, please email Nick Salm at [email protected].
Meet the Fire Department July 6th 10-11am Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo. Representatives from the Antigo Fire Department will be here at the library to talk about the life of a firefighter and show off awesome firefighting gear. Call 715-623-3724 for more information.
Knitting & Crocheting at the Langlade County Senior Center July 7th 10-11:30am Langlade County Senior Center, 904 5th Ave., Antigo.
Bingo at the Langlade County Senior Center July 7th 1-2:30pm Langlade County Senior Center, 904 5th Ave., Antigo.
Wednesday Group Bike Ride July 7th 4pm Langlade County Courthouse, 800 Clermont St., Antigo. The Group Bike Ride meets in the parking lot of the Langlade County Courthouse. The ride leaves at 4pm and usually returns at about 6:30pm. Routes are determined by the weather and attendees. The length of the ride is approximately 30-40 miles. For more information contact Rick Warren at 715-216-3418.
Music in the Park – 18 Strings July 8th Food starting at 5:30pm; concerts start 6pm City Park West, 230 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. There are additional concerts at select locations; please call or check the Antigo community calendar for dates & times.
Tom Burkhart Memorial Softball Tournament July 9th-11th Antigo Lake Park, 301 3rd Ave., Antigo. Tournament level softball is back in Antigo! Our community has been well known in recent history to host some of the most successful tournaments in the state of Wisconsin. Men’s World Fastpitch, Wisconsin Little League State tournaments, Modified Classics, Stallions Youth Baseball…….All have made their home on Antigo’s ball diamonds. The 2021 Fillies Classic-Tom Burkhart Memorial will fit right in. The majority of the tournament games will be played on Antigo’s two classic diamonds. Antigo Lake Park & Remington Field (formerly Little League Park). For more information, call Jeff at 715-216-2475 or go to www.antigofillies.com.
Senior Legion Baseball Tournament July 9th-11th Senior League Ball Field, 325 3rd Ave., Antigo. Cheer on our local youth as they compete in the annual baseball tournament on local fields. Tournament information, schedules, and details can be found going to https://antigodugoutclub.org/tournaments/
Antigo Farmer’s Market July 10th 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.
Shops on Grand Flea Market July 10th 8am-2pm Shops on Grand, 203 E. Grand Ave., Wittenberg. For more information, call 715-870-5662 or go to www.shopsongrand.com.
Antigo Gateway Squares Square Dancing Performance – July 11th 2-4:30pm Langlade County Senior Center, 904 5th Ave., Antigo. Wear red, white & blue. The caller will be Dave Schulz. For more information, call Rose at 715-623-2128.
Camp Invention July 12th-16th 9am-3:30pm All Saints Catholic School, 419 Sixth Avenue, Antigo. Camp Invention – Antigo is for kids entering 1st-6th grade in Fall 2021. 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! Please note, if we are unable to host Camp Invention in person due to COVID-19, the Camp Invention Recharge program will be transitioned to an At Home experience. For more information, please call 715-623-4835.
Monday’s Women’s Bike Ride July 12th 5:30-7pm Aspirus Langlade Hospital, lot F, 112 E. 5th Ave., Antigo. Want to ride bike with others? We may have a group for you! The Monday Night Women’s Bike Rides will typically meet in the Aspirus Hospital Parking Lot “F” at 5:30 p.m. This is located behind St Joseph’s Annex, east of Langlade Road. Once a month, they will meet somewhere different in the county (underlined dates below). The alternative rides start at 5:45pm. Please email Mary Jo Filbrandt for directions and a route for these alternative rides. There will be up to groups with a 10-12 mile route and a 20-25 mile route. A bike helmet is required. JULY: (12th Route 5) (19th Route 4) (26th Snag Lake Ride); AUGUST: (2nd Route 1) (9th Birnamwood Ride) (16th Route 5) (23th White Lake Ride) (30th Route 6). For more information on routes and the group, contact Mary Jo Filbrandt at [email protected] or 715-216-4005.
Music in the Park – Drovers July 12th Food starting at 5:30pm; concerts start 6pm City Park West, 230 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. There are additional concerts at select locations; please call or check the Antigo community calendar for dates & times.
Compassionate Friends Celebration of Life – July 13th 6pm Hudson St. Shelter, across from the ballpark, Antigo. We are holding our annual balloon release in memory of our children who have passed before their time and gone on ahead of us. This year due to the tragedy of the pandemic, we are opening our event and our hearts to all who have lost someone. The shared meal will start at 6pm. Please bring a dish to share and a picture of your loved one. The balloon release will be at 7pm. There is no cost. For more information, please email [email protected] or call 715-623-2520.
Second Tuesday Concert Series- Quarry Road July 13th 6-8pm WOW Art Park, Vinal St., Wittenberg. Free admission. Donations are welcome. Food will be for sale from the Wittenberg Ambulance. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic or snacks. In case of bad weather, the concert will move to the WOWSPACE. For more information, go to www.wallsofwittenberg.com.
*Meetings*
Economic Development Meeting July 5th 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.
City Plan Commission Meeting July 6th 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.
City of Antigo Park, Cemetery & Recreation Commission Meeting July 12th 5:30pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.
*Groups*
AA Support Group (Open) July 7th, July 11th (Weds. & Suns.) 7:00pm 1005 Fifth Avenue, Antigo.
Narcotics Anonymous July 5th, July 6th, July 9th & July 10th (Mon., Tues., Fris., Sats.) 7:00pm 1005 Fifth Avenue, Antigo.
Overeaters Anonymous July 5th (Mondays) 7-8pm SS. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room #4, 819 Third Avenue, Antigo. Contact: Rose Marie, 715-623-2128.
Healthy Respect Support Group July 6th 10:30am-Noon AVAIL Shelter, Antigo. Please call or email if interested. Contact: Roberta Darling at 715-623-5177 or email: [email protected].
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.
The Hope Life Center Mobile Unit will be parked in the Antigo Country Store parking lot, 715 Superior Street, Antigo every other Monday from 10:00am until 3:00pm. Please visit HOPEWI.ORG for the most current dates and times. All services are FREE & CONFIDENTIAL. We offer pregnancy testing, ultrasound and STD testing & treatment for women. Call or text 715-843-4673 for an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.
If you have an upcoming event or ongoing group activity that you would like to include, please email the information to [email protected].