Community Calendar for 4/17/17 to 4/24/17

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Antigo Area Community Food Pantry April 19^th 11am-1pm (Wednesdays) & April 21^st 1pm-3pm (Fridays), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103.

Elcho Area Community Food Pantry April 17^th & 24^th11am-1pm (Mon.), April 19^th  4-6pm (Wed.) & Every 3^rd Sat. 10am-Noon, 11224 Antigo St., Elcho. Call (715) 610-5886 for more information.

Coffee Klatch for Seniors April 18^th & April 20^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.

Boys & Girls Club Teen Night April 18^th & 20^th (Every Tues. & Thur.) 5:30-8pm Boys & Girls Club of Langlade Co., 411 Superior St., Antigo. For grades 6-12. Video games, pool, bumper pool, blackjack, double shot, air hockey, carpetball, foosball, music, dodgeball league, volleyball league & more. For more information, please call 715-627-1800 or go to www.bgclang.org.

Tae Kwan Do-Traditional Chung Hon Martial Arts April 18^th & April 20^th 6:30-8pm Elks Lodge, 622 Clermont St., Antigo. Held on the third floor of the Elk's Lodge. Open to Anyone 7 years old and up. For more information, please call 715-623-4429.

Blood Pressure Clinic April 19^th 9am-Noon Antigo Fire Department, 700 Edison St., Antigo. For more information, please call Lisa Vollmar at 715-350-7315.

Play & Learn April 20^th 9:30-11am N4013 Hwy. 45, Antigo. Play & Learn is a weekly play group program for parents, caregivers and children from birth to age 5. Staff will provide a parent lesson, an activity for parents and children to do together.  The activity will build skills for school readiness and milestone achievement. Quarterly Ages and Stages questionnaires are made available to parents and caregivers to assist families in helping their children to reach age based development milestones. Join the conversation on Facebook - Northwoods Family Resource Centers http://www.facebook.com/NorthwoodsFRCN. For more information, please call 715-627-1414.

Card Playing Program April 20^th (Every Thurs.) 1-4pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. Have you been looking for someone to play cards with?  Here is your chance to meet others and share your love for cards. The games being played are canasta, sheepshead & pinochle. For more information, please call 715-627-6632.

T.B. Scott Mini Art Fair “Words Worth Hearing” April 20^th 6-8pm T.B. Scott Library Community Room, 106 1st St., Merrill. Artist Matt Philleo of Eau Claire, Scott Savage, and Jamie Kalverstran, all artists originally from Merrill, will exhibit examples of their art, including Philleo's remarkable portrait painting technique. Refreshments served by Words Worth Hearing sponsors First Street Coffee Station and The Checkered Churn.

"Old Fashioned" Tavern Movie Night! April 20^th 6-8pm ArtStart, 68 S. Stevens St., Rhinelander. We will be screening the film, "Bottoms Up: Wisconsin's Historic Bars & Breweries" from Wisconsin Public Television with our celebrity bartender, Ted White mixing his famous old fashioneds. There will also be complimentary traditional tavern appetizers and a cash bar. Admission is by donation.

Welcome To Dallas Brass April 20th 6:30pm Lakeland Union High School, 9573 WI-70, Minocqua. The Lakeland Performing Arts Association is bringing three talented young artists to take you for a stroll down memory lane. The Dallas Brass has become one of America’s foremost musical ensembles.  The group has established a unique blend of traditional brass instruments with a full complement of drums and percussion, which creates a performing entity of extraordinary range and musical challenges.  The Dallas Brass repertoire includes classical masterpieces, Dixieland, swing, Broadway, Hollywood and patriotic music. For ticket information, please call 715-367-1271.

Jose Cole Circus April 20^th 7pm Langlade County Fairgrounds, 1633 Neva Road, Antigo. Tickets are available at McCormick-Klessig & Associates or at the door the day of the show. This event is sponsored by the Antigo Kiwanis Club.

Neil Simon’s “London Suite” April 20^th-23^rd & 27^th-30^th 7-9pm Mielke Arts Center, N5649 N Airport Rd., Shawano. Tickets are $12 for adult and youth $7. Presented by the Box in the Woods Theatre Guild. For more information, please call 715-526-2525 or go to www.shawanoarts.com.

WI Sports & Military Firearm Collector Gun & Sport Show April 21^st, 22^nd & 23^rd Friday 3-8pm, Saturday 9am-5pm & Sunday 9am-3pm. Langlade County Fairgrounds, 1633 Neva Rd., Antigo. Exhibitors display a wide variety of guns, knives and related accessories for the serious collector and sportsman in the Multi-Purpose Building at the Langlade County Fairgrounds. Admission is $6, 14 & under are free. For more information, visit bobandrocco.com.

Multi-County Veterans Benefits Expo April 21^st 8am-5pm Rhinelander National Guard Armory, 1136 Adams Way (formerly Military Rd.), Rhinelander. This expo will have County Veterans Service Office staff from Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Price, and Vilas counties, as well as people from dozens of organizations including the VA Regional Office, Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, Nicolet Area Technical College, Department of Workforce Development, VA Medical Center, and many others.  There will also be people who can provide information to help veterans with hearing loss, homeless veterans, senior living, heating assistance, filing VA pension and disability claims, and so much more.  All veterans, family members, survivors, and care givers of veterans are welcome to attend.  This event is free. For more information, contact the County Veterans Service Office in one of the counties listed above or the Oneida County Veterans Service Office at cvso@co.oneida.wi.us or by calling (715) 369-6127.

9th Annual Ladies Night Out April 21^st 4-8pm North Star Banquet Hall, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo. Ladies, it is time to pamper yourself with an evening of chocolate, wine tasting, treats, and lots of shopping. Cornerstone Chiropractic & Wellness invites all ladies to join them at the North Star Banquet Hall. Get more information by contacting Cornerstone Chiropractic & Wellness at 715-623-5481.

Central Wisconsin Concertina Festival April 21^st-23^rd Friday 5pm-11pm, Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday 10am-5pm. Les & Jim's Lincoln Lanes, 1208 North Center Ave., Merrill. More than 100 concertina artists from around the state and beyond play and enjoy their fellow musicians. Food and refreshments, free parking, concertina display. For more information, please call 715-536-9405.

Langlade County Ice Age Trail Chapter Spring Hike April 22^nd 9am-3pm Langlade County Fairgrounds - County Forestry Office, 1633 Neva Road, Antigo. Join us for the chapter spring hike on a section of the Ice Age Trail in Langlade County. Meet in front of the Langlade County Forestry Office at the fairgrounds in Antigo Participants are encouraged to wear suitable clothing & bring a lunch. Transportation to the trail head will be provided from the fairgrounds. No fee or membership is required. The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is a thousand-mile footpath-entirely within Wisconsin-that highlights the Ice Age landscape features while providing access to some of the state's most beautiful natural areas. For more information, please call Joe Jopek at 715-623-2645.

Hidden Bear Trail Spring Clean Up Day April 22^nd 10am. Meet at the Riverview Town Hall on Hwy 32, Mountain. Please bring a chainsaw, brush cutter or just show up! Lunch is on the Club after the work is finished. Call Jim at 715-276-6612 for more information.

"Artists' Free Play V" April 22^nd thru May 14^th. Saturdays & Sundays only, 11am-3pm. WOWSPACE, 114 Vinal Street, Downtown Wittenberg. This is a free art show. A welcome to art of every kind by any artist! This show features a wide, eclectic collection of artwork by a variety of area artists. Go to www.wallsofwittenberg.com for more information.

Hodag Hops & Vines April 22^nd 4-8pm Hodag Banquet Center, 1843 N Stevens St., Rhinelander. The event will offer beer & wine samples from a variety of Wisconsin breweries & wineries including Three Lakes Winery, Rhinelander Brewing Company, Brigadoon Winery, South Shore Brewery & more. Attendees can also sample various microbrews & wines from around the country, sample a variety of foods from local restaurants & enjoy live entertainment. Tickets will be available at the door for $30 & designated driver tickets are also available for $5 at the door. Event attendees must be at least 21 years of age & have a valid form of ID. Advance tasting tickets are available for purchase at a cost of $25 each. Tickets may be purchased at the Rhinelander Chamber office, Trig's Cellar 70 in Rhinelander & online at www.ExploreRhinelander.com. For more event information, please call 715-365-7464.

Corks, Forks & Brews a Night at the Derby April 22^nd 6pm Swartzendruber’s Supper Club, 1315 Forrest Ave., Antigo. Come and enjoy this annual fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Langlade County. This year's theme is Kentucky Derby! Have some of Wisconsin’s finest local microbrews, wines, cheeses, hors d'oeuvres and specialty desserts. There will be a Kentucky Derby hat & tie contest, live & silent auctions and entertainment by Lonesome Red and the Blue Strings. Tickets are $50 per person in advance or $60 at the door. Tickets are available at the Boys & Girls Club or Swartzendrubers.

Wine, Beer, and Cheese Gala April 22^nd 7-10pm WOWSPACE 114 Vinal Street, Downtown Wittenberg. Join us for opening night of the “Artists’ Free Play V” - a juried art show. There will be fabulous food, award winning wines and brewery-fresh beers available.  It is the perfect way to welcome spring as you enjoy an evening with friends and neighbors. Tickets are available for $25 in advance by calling 715-253-3525 or $30 at the door. Go to www.wallsofwittenberg.com for more information.

Antigo Gateway Squares - Square Dance Club April 23^rd 2-4:30pm Antigo United Methodist Church, 2034 West Fifth Ave., Antigo. Dancers range in age from 10 to 70+ with couples, singles, & youth. The caller will be Tans, SQS / Younger, RDS. The club is very active and fun. For more information, please call Rose Marie at 715-623-2128.

MEETINGS

Antigo Optimist Club Meeting April 18^th 12-1pm North Star Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo.

Antigo Kiwanis Club Meeting April 18^th Noon The Refuge Restaurant, 410 Hwy. 64, Antigo. New members are welcome.

City of Antigo Reorganizational Meeting April 18^th 5pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Antigo Garden Club Meeting April 18^th 5:45 pm Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo.

Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee Meeting April 19^th 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

GROUPS

Baby & Me Group April 17^th & April 24^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) April 20^th & April 22^nd 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 April 21^st 7:00pm. Langlade Hospital, 112 East Fifth Avenue, Antigo. Langlade Hospital Conference Room 1022, adjacent to Chapel in the Langlade Hospital.

AL-ANON Meeting April 17^th & April 24^th 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church - Quest Center - Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm

Overeaters Anonymous April 17^th & April 24^th 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.

Weight Watchers Meetings April 18^th 6:45am Langlade County Board Room, Safety Building 840 Clermont St., Antigo & 5:30pm United Methodist Church, 2034 5^th Ave., Antigo.

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group Chapter #950 April 18^th 4pm Antigo Community Church/School, 723 Deleglise St., Antigo.

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group April 20^th 5pm Steffen Memorial Home, 503 5^th Ave., Antigo.