Community Calendar for 3/21/16 to 3/28/16

*Community Events*

Antigo Area Community Food Pantry March 23^rd 11am-1pm (Wednesdays) & March 25^th 1pm-3pm (Fridays), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions-Put Life Back in Your Life! March 22^nd 9:30am-Noon St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 138 Bissell Street, White Lake. This 6 week program is designed to help those with chronic health conditions build confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active & fulfilling lives.  Throughout this 6-week course, participants will learn about managing fatigue, pain, isolation, medication, exercises for balance, flexibility & strength; communicating effectively with family, friend, and health care professionals; nutrition; and making informed treatment decisions.  $10 is the suggested contribution. Enrollment is limited.  Please call to reserve a spot.  To register, call Jennifer at the ADRC-CW at 1-888-486-9545.  This program is offered in partnership with Langlade County Health Department and Aspirus Langlade Hospital.

Boys & Girls Club Teen Night March 22^nd 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.

Wabeno Child Development Days March 23^rd Wabeno Elementary School, 4346 Mill Lane, Wabeno. This event is for children whose birthdays fall between Sept. 1, 2011 and Aug. 31, 2013 living in the Wabeno school district. Children will be screened through observation in a normal play setting. Speech and language, motor and social skills will be evaluated. If you have not yet scheduled an appointment, please call the school at 715-473-3633.

Immunization Clinic March 23rd 9am-4pm Langlade County Health Department, 1225 Langlade Road, Antigo. Immunization clinic is available to provide childhood immunizations & adult vaccinations. The vaccinations are FREE to children 2 months - 18 years of age if you have Medical Assistance or no insurance. Adult vaccinations are available some with a minimal fee or FREE if you have MC or MA. Contact the Health Department at 715-627-6250 for more information or to see if you are in need of any vaccinations.

Popcorn & A Movie March 23^rd 2-3:34pm Rhinelander District Library, 106 N Stevens St., Rhinelander. The library will be showing “The Good Dinosaur” (PG). Enjoy freshly popped popcorn while you watch the movie. No admission is charged. For more information, call 715-365-1070.

Knights of Columbus Friday Fish Fry March 25^th 4-7pm Knights of Columbus Hall, 535 Center Street, Antigo. Bar opens at 3:30 pm.  Serving Fried or Baked Cod, Shrimp, or Fish/Shrimp Combo.  Dinner includes choice of potato, cup of soup, rye bread, glass of beer and dessert.  Hamburgers and cheeseburgers will be available to purchase.  Carry outs available by calling 715-623-2189.

Annual Outdoor Easter Egg Hunt March 26^th 10am sharp City Park, 200 block of Aurora St., Antigo. Over 4,000 pre-stuffed eggs! City Park East & West are divided into different age divisions (crawlers & new walkers, 3-5, and 6-8). FREE with the donation of a canned good. Registration is not required for this event. If you would like your picture with the bunny please arrive by 9:15 am.  We will provide the bunny, but parents please bring your own camera for pictures. For more information, please call Sarah at 715-623-3633.

Easter Egg Hunt March 26th 10am Lion's Park, Third Street, Merrill. The Easter Bunny is hopping into Merrill for the Merrill Park & Recreation Department & the Merrill Optimist Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Lion's Park.  In the different baseball fields will have the different age groups.  Bring your camera to get pictures with the Easter Bunny.

Easter Egg Hunt March 26th 10-11am Pelican Lake Ball Diamond, Manitowoc St., Pelican Lake. For ages 0-10 years old.

Rhinelander Optimist 4^th Annual Easter Egg Hunt March 26^th 10:30am Pioneer Park, Oneida Ave., Rhinelander. All children age 10 and under are welcome to join the fun. Several eggs will be stuffed with tickets for exciting prizes. Please bring your own basket. Also enjoy face painting and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny! For more information, please call 715-499-3283.

McCaslin Lioness Easter Egg Hunt March 26th 11am – 1:00pm Lakewood Town Hall, North Rd., Lakewood. Ages: 4-10 years old. Little ones under 4 will not hunt for eggs, but will receive goodies. Help the McCaslin Lioness help a neighbor by bringing 2 non-perishable food items to be donated to the Christian Food Pantry. For more information, please contact Sandy Panacek at 715-276-3377.

Crandon Lion’s Club Easter Egg Hunt March 26th Noon Forest County Courthouse Square, Crandon.

Northwoods Karaoke Contest March 26^th 5pm Inshalla Country Club, N11060 Clear Lake Rd., Tomahawk. Karaoke contest for Junior Idol (17 & under) & Idol for adults. Trophies & prizes for Junior Idol & the Northwoods Idol winner receives 2 tickets to Hodag Country Fest! Other idol winners will receive trophies and prizes too! This event also has tons of raffles and prizes to win throughout the event! Everyone is welcome so grab a friend & join us in the fight against cancer!!! All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society-Relay For Life 2016. Registration for all singers starts at 5pm Junior idol will begin@ 5:30 & Northwoods Idol singers start at 7pm.  Stop in to support our local talent! For more information please call Valorie Nelson at 715-966-2398.

*Meetings*

Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting March 21^st 6pm Prospect Lodge, 18207 Co. Hwy F, Lakewood. This is a general membership meeting. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, please call Kathy at 715-276-6500.

Unified School District of Antigo Referendum Public Information Meeting March 21^st 7-8pm Antigo Middle School, 815 7th Ave., Antigo.

Antigo Optimist Club Meeting March 22^nd 12-1pm North Star Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo.

Antigo Kiwanis Club Meeting March 22^nd Noon The Refuge Restaurant, 410 Hwy. 64, Antigo. New members are welcome.

Public Works Committee Meeting March 23^rd City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Groups*

Baby & Me Group March 21^st & March 28^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.

Eating Disorders Support Group March 23^rd 6:00pm-7:00pm. Meets at AVAIL Center in Antigo. Please call 715-623-5177 for more information.

AA Support Group (Open) March 24^th & March 26^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 March 25^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 March 21^st & March 28^th 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church - Quest Center - Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm

Overeaters Anonymous March 21^st & March 28^th 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.

Weight Watchers Meetings March 22^nd 6:45am Langlade County Board Room, Safety Building 840 Clermont St., Antigo & 5:30pm United Methodist Church, 2034 5^th Ave., Antigo.

HALOS-Helping Another grieve a Loved One's Suicide March 24th 6:30-9pm NTC Antigo Campus-Wood Technology Center, 312 Forrest Ave., Antigo.  We are a new support group for anyone who has felt the devastating effects of a friend's or loved one's suicide. Meetings to be held the fourth Thursday each month in Room WT119 of the Wood Technology Center at NTC Antigo Campus. For more information, contact Tara at 715-219-5959.