Community Calendar for 9/19/22 to 9/26/22
*Community Events*
Antigo Area Community Food Pantry 11am-1pm Wednesdays & 1pm-3pm Fridays, 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 September will be canned protein: chicken, tuna, turkey and ham. For more information, go to AntigoFoodPantry.com or call (715) 623-1103. For emergency food assistance needs after hours call (715) 627-1818.
Elcho Area Community Food Pantry 2:30-4:30pm Mondays, 4-6pm Wednesdays, 11224 Antigo St., Elcho. Individuals will receive a checklist of food items and can indicate their selections then submit the list. Food will be distributed based on availability and # of family members. Note that the pantry is not open on holidays, or on days when the schools are closed because of snow. (715) 275-5010.
WOW Presents – “Life through the Lens” Fall Art Show September 18th – October 2nd (Sats. & Suns.) 11am-3pm WOWSPACE Gallery, 114 W. Vinal St., Wittenberg. We are excited to present a new fall show which will be an exhibition of photography. The 5 photographers who have been invited to participate in this unique show are all amazingly talented in their hobby. It will be a juried show, judged by a professional photographer, with each participant choosing 10 of his best to exhibit. The photographers are Roger Bloemers, Wausau; Brian P. Gutheinz, Bowler; Hans Schmitt, Birnamwood; Tom Walchesky, Howards Grove; and Brent Zeinert, Wittenberg.
Coffee and Conversation at the Senior Center of Langlade County September 19th – September 23rd (Mon.-Fri.) 9-11am Langlade County Senior Center, 904 5th Ave., Antigo.
Line Dancing at the Langlade County Senior Center September 19th 1pm – 2:30pm Langlade County Senior Center, 904 5th Ave., Antigo.
Monday Funday at Jack Lake Mountain Bike Trail September 19th & September 26th 5:30pm Jack Lake Mountain Bike Trail, N8375 Park Rd., Deerbook. Come enjoy an evening of mountain biking, trail running, or hiking. Choose your preferred activity. Come solo or bring a friend. Meet others who enjoy time outside and stay after for social time. Laid back atmosphere, go at your own pace, enjoy the outdoors! All abilities welcome! For more information, call Beth at 715-350-1060.
Geezer Bike Ride September 20th 10am Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo. The Tuesday Geezer bike rides start from the Antigo Public Library parking lot, weather permitting. All are welcome. The group normally rides less traveled town & 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].
Langlade County Senior Center Lunch Bunch September 20th 11:30am Pizza Hut, 2104 Neva Rd., Antigo. The cost of the buffet lunch will be $9.00.
Mah Jong at the Langlade County Senior Center September 20th 1pm Langlade County Senior Center, 904 5th Ave., Antigo.
Life Line Screening September 21st 8am-2pm Langlade County Fairgrounds Multi-Purpose Building, 1633 Neva Rd., Antigo. Life Line Screening will have a clinic in the Clover Room in the Multi-Purpose building. This clinic is designed to help find risk factors linked to many serious cardiovascular diseases and illnesses, such as stroke, osteoporosis, and many more. To sign up for an appointment, visit https://www.lifelinescreening.com/home2?sourcecd=WORG001. Appointments are available between 9 am and 2 pm. The base cost of the appointment is $159.
Knitting & Crocheting at the Langlade County Senior Center September 21st 10am-11:30am Langlade County Senior Center, 904 5th Ave., Antigo.
Bingo at the Langlade County Senior Center September 21st 1-2:30pm Langlade County Senior Center, 904 5th Ave., Antigo. The cost is $1 per card.
City of Antigo Brush and Mulch Site Open September 21st 12-7pm & September 24th 8am-4pm, N1985 Dump Road, Antigo.
Car Seat Fitting Station September 21st 4-6pm Antigo Fire Department, 700 Edison St., Antigo. Free fitting station on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the City of Antigo Fire Department. Car seat technicians will be available to help you install your child’s car seat. Car seats are available at cost. For more information, call Sheila at 715-627-6251.
COVID-19 Mobile Vaccine Clinic September 22nd 9-11am Langlade County Health Department, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. COVID vaccines are FREE to anyone 6 months and older. No photo ID required. No insurance information will be collected. For more information, contact Meghan Williams at [email protected] or call 715-627-6250.
Cards, Cribbage & Dominos at the Langlade County Senior Center September 22nd 1pm Langlade County Senior Center, 904 5th Ave., Antigo.
5th Ave Outdoor Makers Market September 23rd 10am-6pm Corner of 5th Avenue & Edison Street, Antigo. It is free to set up for all artists, crafters, woodworkers, direct product sellers and others with handmade, homemade items. (No rummage). Call Rick Montgomery at 715-889-2409 with questions or to reserve a spot. Call by Wednesday to reserve 1 of the 15, 10×10 spots available for the Friday market. The market will run every Friday in September/October as long as weather permits. All buyers and sellers are welcome.
Blood Pressure & Health Education at the Langlade County Senior Center September 23rd 1-2pm Langlade County Senior Center, 904 5th Ave., Antigo.
Memories Band at the Senior Center September 23rd 2-4pm Langlade County Senior Center, 904 5th Ave., Antigo.
Antigo Farmer’s Market September 24th8am-Noon Heinzen Pavilion, 420 Field St., 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 & make connections with the people that grew it.
Party on the Avenue – Downtown Antigo September 24th Noon-10pm 5th Avenue, Antigo. Join us for the Party on the Avenue. There will be food and refreshments throughout the day, a beer garden, an ice cream social, craft vendors, dunk tank, chalk art, games, kid’s train, pickleball, a tractor and car show, live music with Rocker from 12:30-3:30pm and Slab Band from 4-8pm and more! For more info, call Gordon Neve at 715-623-5203.
Schairer’s Autumn Acres Apple Fest & Craft Show Weekend September 24th & 25th Schairer’s Autumn Acres, 194 Western Ave., Birnamwood. Events will include 30+ crafters, fresh apple cider, fresh apple pie and apples w/caramel. There will also be live music, on September 24th with the Drovers from Noon–3pm and September 25th with Carl Jackson & Barn Dance Band Noon–3pm. For more info, go to schairersautumnacres.com.
Taste of Tigerton Applefest September 24th 10am-3pm Tigerton Community Park, 236 Pine St., Tigerton. Events will include apple orchards, bounce houses, vendors, crafts, apple pie contest & pie sales. Get more information at: [email protected].
Fall Healthy Ways Walk September 26th – October 3rd Springbrook Walking Trail, Antigo. Join in on a fun healthy ways walk! FREE and open to all ages. A GREAT FAMILY EVENT, at your own pace. Come anytime during the week and try your luck at fall trivia or bingo for the kids! Pick up a trivia and/or bingo card at the Hudson Street shelter. Walk the Springbrook Walking Trail and when finished drop the card in the drop box to be entered for drawings! Questions? Call us at 715-627-6250.
TC Financial Series: Retirement by Design September 26th 5:30-6:30pm Northcentral Technical College, 312 Forrest Ave., Antigo. Thinking about retirement can bring some questions to mind: What will I do when I retire? Am I saving enough? Will I even be able to retire? Join us for our presentation, Retirement by Design. We’ll discuss how you can translate your vision for retirement into tangible goals. Whether you are 10 or 40 years from retirement, you’ll learn investment strategies you can use now to help design the retirement you want tomorrow. The cost is $10.00. For more info, go to https://www.ntc.edu/calendar/2022/09/12/financial-planning-series
*Meetings*
Antigo Library Finance Meeting September 20th 10am Antigo Public Library 617 Clermont Street, Antigo WI 54409.
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting September 20th 5:30pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.
Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee Meeting September 21st 6pm City Hall 700 Edison St., Antigo.
Committee of the Whole Meeting September 21st 6:15pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.
*Groups*
AA Support Group (Open) Wednesdays & Sundays 7:00 pm 1005 Fifth Avenue, Antigo.
Alanon/Nornon Group Mondays 1:30 pm, Antigo Community Church School. 723 Deleglise St., Antigo. For more information including other meeting times and locations call (866) 362-4427.
Narcotics Anonymous Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays 7:00pm 1005 Fifth Avenue, Antigo.
Overeaters Anonymous Mondays 7-8pm SS. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room #4, 819 Third Avenue, Antigo. Contact: Rose Marie, 715-623-2128.
Grief Support Group Mondays, September 12th to December 5th. 5-6:30pm at Peace Lutheran Ministries, 300 Lincoln St., Antigo. www.Griefshare.org.
Kids Clubs at Antigo Community Church September 21st 6:30-7:30pm Antigo Community Church, 723 Deleglise St., Antigo. One Way is for students in grades K-2 and CrossTrainers is for grades 3-6! All are welcome to join in the fun games, songs, Bible stories, and small group time. We can’t wait to learn more about Jesus with everyone this year each Wednesday in the Quest Center! For more information, call 715-627-2805.
REALIFE Student Ministry September 25th 6:30-8pm Antigo Community Church Quest Center, 723 Deleglise St., Antigo. Realife is our junior and senior high school student ministry. Our goal is to make youth nights a safe and fun environment where students are able to encounter a relationship with Christ as well as build relationships with adult leaders who have a passion to see students’ lives changed by the Gospel! For more information, call 715-627-2805.
Community Closet N9570 Hwy. B, Summit Lake (across from the Town Hall) Open Monday 10am-Noon, Wednesday 4-6pm & Saturday 9-10am. Free Clothing (all sizes), bedding, shoes, etc. Clothing donations are welcome. Everyone is welcome!
If you have an upcoming event or ongoing group activity that you would like to include, please email the information to [email protected].
