Community Calendar for 2/11/19 to 2/18/19

*Community Events*

Antigo Area Community Food Pantry February 13^th11am-1pm (Wednesdays) & February 15^th 1pm-3pm (Fridays), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103.

Elcho Area Community Food Pantry February 11^th & February 18^th 10:30am-12:30pm (Mon.), February 13^th 4-6pm (Wed.), 11224 Antigo St., Elcho. Call (715) 610-5886 for more information.

Mahjong at the Langlade County Senior Center February 11^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.

Antigo Jr. Women’s Club Meet & Greet February 11^th 6pm Steffen Antigo Memorial Home, 503 5^th Ave., Antigo. A new member meet & greet will be held for anyone interested in exploring membership with the Antigo Jr. Women’s Club. This dynamic group of women of all ages share a dedication to community improvement and helping those in need. For more information, please call Betty at 715-610-5254.

Coffee Klatch for Seniors February 12^th & February 14^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 February 12^th & February 14^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.

The Entrepreneurial Equation - Financial Planning Series February 12^th 6-8pm Northcentral Technical College, 312 Forrest Ave., Antigo. The class gives ideas for putting banking, retirement and insurance tools to work to build and protect attendees' businesses. The cost is $5. For more information, please call 715-623-7601.

Blood Pressure Clinic February 13^th 9am-Noon Antigo Fire Department, 700 Edison St., Antigo. For more information, please call Lisa Vollmar at 715-350-7315.

Preschool Story Time February 13^th 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 February 13^th 1-2:30pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo.

Car Seat Fitting and Checks February 13^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 February 14^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.

Open Skate February 14^th 11:30am-1pm Langlade County Hockey Arena, 1633 Neva Road, Antigo. The Antigo Area Youth Hockey Association, in collaboration with the City of Antigo Park & Rec Department, offer FREE open skates throughout the year at the Langlade County Multi-Purpose Building. The Open Skates are FREE with the donation of a canned good. There is a limited supply of skates available for use (these are free, but must be returned at the end of the skate). There is no skate sharpening at the rink during open skate times. Registration is not required to attend Open Skates. Please call 715-623-3633 with any questions.

Cards, Dominoes & Game Playing Program February 14^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.

Valentine’s Day Party at the Langlade County Senior Center February 15^th 1:30-3:45pm Langlade Co. Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. The Stone Soup Band will be playing music for your enjoyment. Bring your sweetheart and enjoy the music & refreshments. For more information, please call 715-627-6632.

Post Lake Improvement Association Ice Fishing Jamboree February 16^th 6am-6pm PLIA Building (corner of Hwy K and Post Lake Drive in Post Lake), W8684 County Road K, Elcho. This is an all-day event. Fishing starts at dawn, register fish by 4pm at the PLIA Building. Awards & drawings will follow. Fish categories winners will receive cash for adults and prizes for children 13 & under. There will be numerous bucket raffles, a 50/50 drawing and ticket raffles. Raffle drawings & awards at 4:30pm. Food and drinks will be sold from 8am to 5pm. For more information, please call 715-777-5470 or 262-492-3179.

Chuckles for Charity 3 February 16^th 7pm North Star Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo. Join us for a night of comedy with Tracy Schroeder, Brady Gregurich, Geoff LaFleur & Frank Roche. Ticket Sales & 50/50 proceeds will benefit the Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer & the Ronald McDonald House Charity of Eastern Wisconsin. Tickets are $15 and are available at North Star Lanes. VIP seating & very limited VIP packages are available. Contact North Star for pricing. For more information, please call Brady at 715-216-2717 or Stephanie at 715-627-4325.

Antigo Bike & Ski Club Moonlight Ski/Snowshoe Hike February 16^th 7pm at the Schmeiser property.  Take Hwy 45 south of Antigo.  Go one mile south of the end of the four lanes, take a right on Nickel Road. Go straight at the stop sign onto the dead end road.  After ski/hike, soup to follow at the Schmeiser’s. Please bring something to share and RSVP to Connie at cschmeis@hotmail.com so she knows how many people to expect and if you would like to bring something to share.

*Meetings*

Park, Cemetery & Recreation Commission Meeting February 11^th 5:30pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Antigo Rotary Meeting February 11^th & February 18^th Noon -1pm Swartzendruber's Supper Club, 1315 Forrest Ave., Antigo.

Antigo Optimist Club Meeting February 13^th 12-1pm North Star Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo.

Senior Citizens Club Meeting February 12^th 1:30pm Antigo Community Church, Quest Center, 723 Deleglise St., Antigo. Please bring your membership dues of $8 to the February 12^th meeting. We will be discussing the meeting location, the blackout prize for bingo & membership fees. Hope to see all of you soon.

City Council Meeting February 13^th 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Langlade County Humane Society Monthly Membership Meeting February 14^th 6pm Langlade Co. Safety Building, Board Room, 840 Clermont St., Antigo. It is also election night.

*Groups*

Baby & Me Group February 11^th & February 18^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) February 14^th & February 16^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 February 15^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 February 11^th & February 18^th 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church - Quest Center - Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm.

Overeaters Anonymous February 11^th & February 18^th 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.

Weight Watchers Meetings February 12^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 February 12^th 4pm Antigo Community Church/School, 723 Deleglise St., Antigo.

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group February 14^th 5pm Steffen Memorial Home, 503 5^th Ave., Antigo.

H2O Cardio Classes February 11^th & February 13^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 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.

Compassionate Friends-Antigo Chapter February 12^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.