Community Calendar for 11/30/15 to 12/7/15

*Community Events*

Antigo Area Community Food Pantry December 2nd 11am-1pm (Wednesdays) & December 4th 1pm-3pm (Fridays), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103.

Santa's Coming to Krueger Chiropractic! December 1st 5-7pm Krueger Chiropractic Clinic, 436 Superior St., Antigo. Santa is stopping at Krueger Chiropractic! Stop on down to tell him what you want for Christmas and watch Rudolph, the movie! Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, please call Devin Zarda at 715-623-4687.

Boys & Girls Club Teen Night December 1st 6-8pm Boys & Girls Club of Langlade Co., 411 Superior St., Antigo. For grades 6-12. Dinner at 5:30pm. Dodgeball, basketball, pool, music, computer time, video games & more. For more information, please call 715-627-1800 or go to www.bgclang.org.

Annual Chili Cook-Off December 2nd 8am-5:30pm Downtown Antigo along Fifth Avenue. Teams will compete in either the roughneck division or traditional division. Winners will receive cash prize & trophy. Chili samples will be handed out starting at 5:30pm. During the chili cook-off, the Antigo Optimist Club will be selling deep fried cheese curds at the corner of Clermont & 5th Ave. Sales will start about 11am & continue through the parade. For more information, please call 715-623-4134.

Community Christmas Tree Lighting December 2nd 6pm corner of 5th Ave. & Superior St. (Hwy. 45), Antigo. Come and join Mayor Bill Brandt and "Of Chorus" welcoming all parade goers to the Antigo Christmas Parade. Carols will be sung around the Community Christmas tree culminating in the official tree lighting!

Antigo Christmas Parade December 2nd 6:30pm Downtown Antigo along 5th Avenue. If you are looking for Christmas Spirit, this is the place to go! Businesses, organizations & individuals are encouraged to participate by entering a float. Parade floats must be ready for judging at 5:30pm. Prizes will be awarded in three categories. You can also join thousands of spectators along 5th Avenue for this great holiday tradition! The parade is filled with the sights & sounds of the holiday season. Parade entries will be announced as they come down the street. For more information, please call 715-623-4134.

The Nicolet Players Present: A Christmas Carol December 3rd-6th & 10th-13th Thur-Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm. Nicolet College Theatre, 5355 College Dr., Rhinelander. Back by popular demand, this seasonal classic will take you on a journey through the past, present, & future to remind you of the true meaning of the holidays. Bring family & friends to celebrate the season & enjoy the inspiring message told by Scrooge, Tiny Tim, & three very persuasive ghosts. Tickets: $9 general public, $7 students & seniors. For more information, please call the ticket office at 715-365-4646.

Wreath Making December 4th 3-8pm, Dec. 5th 9am-3pm, Dec. 6th 10am-3pm & Dec. 12th-13th 10am-3pm. WOWSPACE, 114 Vinal St. (downtown) Wittenberg. Wreath making begins! You decorate or we decorate. Continue a family tradition or begin a new one.

Christmas Craft Sale December 4th & 5th Fri. 3-8pm, Sat. 9am-3pm. WOWSPACE, 114 Vinal St. (downtown) Wittenberg. Complete your Christmas shopping here. Gifts for family and friends, tasty baked goods & a wreath to complete your purchase.

Community Christmas Tree Lighting December 4th 6pm Forest County Courthouse Square, 200 W. Madison St., Crandon. There will be a Frozen Sing-Along Party at the library starting at 5pm, then the kids will parade down to the courtyard with their flashlights to listen to the visiting choirs while enjoying hot chocolate, cookies and of course the tree lighting!

4th Annual Christmas Craft Show December 5th 8am Jack Lamar Pavilion, N11283 Dorr Street, Elcho. Christmas crafts with a raffle drawing, food & beverages all day. For more information, please call 715-216-1346.

Wabeno Winterfest December 5th 9am-3pm Wabeno High School, 4325 N Branch St., Wabeno. It is bigger & better than ever. There will be kid’s crafts, raffles, a bake sale, chili contest and more. Santa arrives at noon.

St. Luke’s Christmas Fair December 5th 9am-2pm Lafetta’s Restaurant, 200 S Lake Ave., Crandon. Shop for gifts, goodies & things for yourself. There will be ornaments, decorations, crafts and homemade cookies, candy & bread. Lunch is also available.

McCaslin Lions Children's Christmas Party December 5th 11am Townsend Town Hall, Hwy. 32, Townsend. The McCaslin Lions invite children ages 1-10 years to come and meet Santa! The fun starts at 11:00 with games and prizes, lunch is served at NOON with the 'Guy in Red' arriving after to listen to the kids Christmas gift wishes, have their photo taken with him and receive a goodie bag! Every child attending has a chance to win one of 20 bicycles/tricycles. - See more at: http://www.lakewoodwisconsin.org.

Wolf River Fire Department Holiday Open House December 5th Noon-4pm Wolf River Town Hall & Fire Station, State Highway 55, Langlade. This family-friendly event features a firefighters' chili cook-off, holiday treats, tours of the station, and fire safety information. Visitors are encouraged to bring a donation of canned goods or 9 volt smoke detector batteries for the local food pantry. For more information, please call Bill Kallner at 715-882-2822.

Riverview Annual Tree Lighting Celebration December 5th 4-8pm Riverview Town Hall, 15471 Hwy. 32 (halfway between Mountain & Lakewood), Mountain. For more information, please call 715-850-1473. Special Guests Santa and Frosty will be on hand to greet children in Santa's Village located in the Riverview Community Center. Ice skating will be dependent on the weather and ice skates are available for use. For more information, please call 715-850-1473.

Sno-Devils Club Member Christmas Party December 5th 5pm, Gerrit’s Lakeview Inn, 656 Co Hwy G, Pelican Lake.

Evening of Elegance December 5th 7pm Flowers From the Heart, 117 North Lake Avenue, Crandon. There will be food, refreshments & music, along with savings & discounts throughout the evening. A percentage of the evenings sales will go to the homeless shelter. You can also help with a donation of non-perishable food, warm clothing or a monetary gift.

Annual Holiday Movie & Food Drive December 6th 1:30pm Palace Theatre, 823 5th Ave., Antigo. Admission is with a food donation to the Antigo Area Community Food Pantry. Sponsored by the Antigo Optimist Club.

Community Christmas Party December 6th 2-4pm White Lake Community Center, 615 School Street, White Lake. There will be music by Bob & Shelley Strong with food & refreshments. After the event, the Christmas Tree lighting ceremony takes place at the Depot Museum. This event is sponsored by White Lake Area Historical Society & Northern Health Center. For more information, please contact George Rock at 715-882-4800.

Blood Drive December 7th 11:30am-5pm Langlade Hospital - Conference Rooms 1 & 2, 112 East Fifth Avenue, Antigo. Langlade Hospital in conjunction with Blood Center of Northcentral Wisconsin holds a blood drive the first Monday of every month. No appointments required. For more information, please contact the Blood Center of Northcentral Wisconsin at 1-866-566-5900.

St. Agnes Annual Sweet Shop December 12th 11am Abts Hall, 6101 Zinser St., Weston. Doors open at 10:30am. Fancy cookies & candy available by the pound. Raffle & luncheon. No early sales.

*Government Meetings*

Board of Review Meeting November 30th 8am, City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Public Works Committee Meeting November 30th 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Antigo Optimist Club Meeting December 1st 12-1pm North Star Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo.

Antigo Kiwanis Club Meeting December 1st Noon The Refuge Restaurant, 410 Hwy. 64, Antigo. New members are welcome.

City Planning Commission Meeting December 1st 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo. THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED, DUE TO LACK OF BUSINESS.

Board of Health Meeting December 2nd 10:30-11:30am Health Service Center Board Room, 1225 Langlade Road, Antigo.

Economic Development Committee Meeting December 7th 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Langlade County Humane Society Membership Meeting December 10th 6pm Langlade Co. Safety Building, 840 Clermont St., Antigo.

Groups*

Baby & Me Group November 30rd & December 7th 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.

Eating Disorders Support Group December 2nd 6:00pm-7:00pm. Meets at AVAIL Center in Antigo. Please call 715-623-5177 for more information.

AA Support Group (Open) December 3rd & 5th 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 December 4th 7:00pm. Langlade Hospital, 112 East Fifth Avenue, Antigo. Langlade Hospital Conference Room 1022, adjacent to Chapel in the Langlade Hospital.

AL-ANON Meeting November 30rd & December 7th 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church - Quest Center - Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm

Overeaters Anonymous November 30rd & December 7th 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.

Weight Watchers Meetings December 1st 6:45am Langlade County Board Room, Safety Building 840 Clermont St., Antigo & 5:30pm United Methodist Church, 203