Community Calendar for 12/10/18 to 12/17/18

*Community Events*

Antigo Area Community Food Pantry December 12^th11am-1pm (Wednesdays) & December 14^th 1pm-3pm (Fridays), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103.

Elcho Area Community Food Pantry December 10^th & December 17^th 10:30am-12:30pm (Mon.), December 12^th 4-6pm (Wed.), 11224 Antigo St., Elcho. Call (715) 610-5886 for more information.

Tigerton Main Street presents Annual Festival of Trees November 30^th-December 31^st 1905 Village Hall, Tigerton. Vote for your favorite decorated tree. Festival of Trees is open until December 31, 2018. For more information, please call 715-535-2110.

Winter Wonderland Life Size Holiday Card Display December 3^rd- January 7^th Peaceful Valley Park and Festival Grounds, 420 Field St., Antigo. Join us in viewing a Winter Wonderland display for our community to enjoy.

Mahjong at the Langlade County Senior Center December 10^th 1-3pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. Come and learn how to play. For more information, please call 715-627-6632.

Coffee Klatch for Seniors December 11^th & December 13^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 December 11^th & December 13^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.

Library Gaming Club December 11^th 3:30-5pm Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo. Come and play games! Multiplayer video games and board games both classic and modern. For more information, please call 715-623-3724.

Basic Welding December 4^th, 6^th, 11^th & 13^th 5:30-8:30pm Northcentral Technical College, 312 Forrest Ave., Antigo. Northcentral Technical College (NTC) will be hosting a beginning welding course designed to help you learn the proper welding techniques in a variety of processes. The sessions will feature customized instruction in specific areas of interest. This provides the most flexibility for you to learn in the areas that you most prefer. The cost of the class is $75. For more information, please call 715-623-7601.

Blood Pressure Clinic December 12^th 9am-Noon Antigo Fire Department, 700 Edison St., Antigo. For more information, please call Lisa Vollmar at 715-350-7315.

Preschool Story Time December 12^th 10:30-11:15am 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 December 12^th 1-2:30pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo.

Car Seat Fitting and Checks December 12^th 4-6pm Antigo Fire Department, 700 Edison St., Antigo. Free car seat checks and sitting performed by certified staff.  Some car seats available at reduced cost. For more information, please call Linda at 715-623-3633 ext. 140.

Play & Learn December 13^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 December 13^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.

I’m Scared! Helping Children Manage Fear December 13^th 6-8pm Northcentral Technical College - Wittenberg Campus, 402 N Genesee St #3, Wittenberg. All children feel fear, some more strongly or frequently than others, but it is a common emotion for all of us. Adults need to support a child in times of fear so that they can feel safe both physically and emotionally.

Adult Book Club Featuring “Israel, My Beloved” December 14^th 10:30-11:30am Wittenberg Branch Library, 302 S. Cherry St., Wittenberg. Join us for an adult book club featuring “Israel, My Beloved” by Kay Arthur.

Langlade County Senior Center Christmas Party December 14^th 2-4pm Langlade Co. Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo.  Christmas music will be played by the Stone Soup Brothers Band. Come out and wish Ron, Mel and Garland a Merry Christmas. Refreshments will be served. Come enjoy the music, sing along and meet some new friends.

Elcho UCC Men's Club Friday Night Fish Fry December 14^th 4-7pm Jack Lamar Pavilion, N11283 Dorr Street, Elcho. Monthly Men’s Club special Friday Night Fish Fry serving 5-7pm. Opens at 4pm. “Fish Fry” (fried or broiled), fries, coleslaw & custard! For more information, please call Warren Wagner at 715-275-3134.

9^th Annual Boys & Girls Club Breakfast with Santa December 15^th 8-11am Antigo Elks Lodge, 622 Clermont St., Antigo. All youth ages 11 & under will receive a Christmas present, get to see Santa and enjoy a free breakfast. Please RSVP by calling 715-627-1389.

Santa Visits Tigerton December 15^th 1-3pm 1905 Village Hall, Tigerton.

Santa Claus at the Langlade County Historical Society Museum December 15^th-16^th 1-4pm  and December 17^th 6-8pm Langlade County Historical Society Museum, 404 Superior Street, Antigo.

Mischief In Mattoon December 15^th Doors open at 6pm, start time 7pm. Mattoon Community Hall, 617 Hwy. D, Mattoon. Join us for a night of stand-up comedy, 3 acts with raffles, music & more featuring Tyler Sitar of Appleton. This is a fundraiser event for the Mattoon American Legion. Admission is $5, $10 at the door, children under 13 $5. Tickets are available at the following locations: Antigo – Sentry Foods, Wagner Shell, Two Angels & The Taphouse; Mattoon – Mattoon Market & Driftwood Bar; Bowler – Star Campsite Bar & Grill.

Held’s Classic Holiday Celebration December 15^th 6pm-? Held’s Bar, Corner of Cty. Rds. H, I & C, Deerbrook. The theme this year is “A Christmas Story.” Join us for appetizers, cocktails, a costume contest at 10pm and live music by B-Mac.

Blue Canvas Orchestra Christmas Concert December 16^th 4pm Antigo High School, Volm Theater, 1900 10^th Ave., Antigo. A seasonal musical performance that is bound to fill your hearts with holiday cheer. General admission is $10 each. $25 each VIP ticket (includes a Blue Canvas Christmas CD). Tickets available at Neve’s and the Green Hen.

Antigo High School Holiday Choir Concert December 17^th 7pm Volm Theater, 1900 10^th Ave., Antigo.

*Meetings*

Park, Cemetery & Recreation Commission Meeting December 10^th 5:30pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Antigo Rotary Meeting December 10^th Noon -1pm Swartzendruber's Supper Club, 1315 Forrest Ave., Antigo.

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

City Council Meeting December 12^th 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Langlade County Humane Society Membership Meeting December 13^th 6pm Antigo Public Library, 317 Clermont St., Antigo.

Elcho Historical Society Meeting December 13^th 7pm Elcho Town Hall, N11234 Dorr St., Elcho. The Elcho Historical Society is open to all individuals interested in preserving the rich history of our proud community.

Antigo Public Library Personnel & Finance Committee Meeting December 17^th 9am Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo.

Groups*

Baby & Me Group December 10^th & December 17^th 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) December 13^th & December 15^th 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 14^th 7:00pm. Langlade Hospital, 112 East Fifth Avenue, Antigo. Langlade Hospital Conference Room 1022, adjacent to Chapel in the Langlade Hospital.

AL-ANON Meeting December 10^th & December 17^th 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church - Quest Center - Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm.

Overeaters Anonymous December 10^th & December 17^th 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.

Weight Watchers Meetings December 11^th 6:45am & 5:30pm United Methodist Church, 2034 5^th Ave., Antigo.

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group Chapter #950 December 11^th 4pm Antigo Community Church/School, 723 Deleglise St., Antigo.

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group December 13^th 5pm Steffen Memorial Home, 503 5^th Ave., Antigo.

H2O Cardio Classes December 10^th & December 12^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 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

Griefshare-Surviving the Holidays December 10^th 6-8pm Peace Lutheran Church & School, 300 Lincoln St., Antigo. When you are grieving a loved one’s death, the holiday season can be especially painful. Our Surviving the Holidays seminar helps participants prepare for the holidays and even discover hope for the future. For more information, please call 715-623-2200.

Compassionate Friends-Antigo Chapter December 11^th 7pm Langlade Hospital, 112 East Fifth Avenue, Antigo. This is support group which is open to the public and assists families who have lost a child.  Meetings are held monthly at 7:00 p.m. at Langlade Hospital/Conference Room 1021 (behind the chapel). For more information, please call Becki at 715-623-7123.