Community Calendar for 4/8/19 to 4/15/19

*Community Events*

Antigo Area Community Food Pantry April 10^th11am-1pm (Wednesdays) & April 12^th 1pm-3pm (Fridays), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103. Our monthly donation focus for the month of April is baby needs and supplies.

Elcho Area Community Food Pantry April 8^th & April 15^th 10:30am-12:30pm (Mon.), April 3^rd 4-6pm (Wed.), 11224 Antigo St., Elcho. Call (715) 610-5886 for more information.

Mahjong at the Langlade County Senior Center April 8^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.

Scouting For Food April 8^th early evening, Antigo. The Scouts are scheduled to drop off donation bags for Scouting For Food in the early evening on Monday, April 8th. Bag pick up is scheduled for early evening on Monday, April 15th. Your generosity to this drive will be greatly appreciated and will make a difference to families in need in our community.

Coffee Klatch for Seniors April 9^th & April  11^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 April 9^th & April  11^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.

Speaker at Langlade County Senior Center April 9^th 1pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. Dan Bauknecht of the Langlade County Sheriff’s Office will be speaking on topics of interest affecting the citizens of Langlade County.

Focus On Fixed Income - Financial Planning Series April 9^th 6-8pm Northcentral Technical College, 312 Forrest Avenue, Antigo. Part of the Personal Financial Planning Series! Explains the basics of fixed income investments, the seven characteristics of, the advantages of laddering and how fixed income may be part of your investment strategy.  The cost of the class is $5. For more information, please call 715-623-7601.

The Emmet Project April 9^th 6-8pm UW Extension Office/Resource Center 4-H Office, 837 Clermont St., Antigo. The Emmet Project is coming to Langlade County. The Emmet team will lead us through a variety of hands on activities which explore STEM+C (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics + Computational Thinking) activities. Each month they will bring new projects in technology, engineering & more. All youth, 3^rd grade & older are invited to attend. It is open to all youth of Langlade County. Youth may come to one class or attend them all. Call 715-627-6236 to register. For more information, go to www.emmet.education.

Blood Pressure Clinic April 10^th 9am-Noon Antigo Fire Department, 700 Edison St., Antigo. For more information, please call Lisa Vollmar at 715-350-7315.

Preschool Story Time April 10^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 April 10^th 1-2:30pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo.

Car Seat Fitting and Checks April 10^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.

St John’s Church Lenten Service and Supper April 10^th 5-7pm St. John’s Church, 502 Cedar St., Tigerton. Lenten Service is at 5pm with a soup supper to follow. For more information, please call 715-535-2282.

Play & Learn April 11^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 April 11^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.

Hunter Education Classes April 11^th & April 12^th 6:30-8:30pm and April 13^th 8:30am-3pm Wolf River Town Hall & Fire Station, N4393 Hwy. 55, White Lake. Students must complete chapter review in back of student book before class starts. The cost is $10. For more information, please call Michael Klimoski at 715-882-8901 or 715-219-0305.

Stone Soup Playing at the Langlade County Senior Center April 12^th 1:30-3:30pm Langlade Co. Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. They will be playing music for your enjoyment. For more information, please call 715-627-6632.

Elcho UCC Men's Club Friday Night Fish Fry April 12^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.Sp

Aniwa Rocket 4-H Club Spring Fling Vendor Event April 13^th 9am-3pm Aniwa Community Center, W18996 1^st St., Aniwa. There will be 25 different vendors, with raffle baskets and food available.

Easter for Kids! April 13^th 10am-Noon. Ascension Lutheran Church, Antigo, located just a block south of the fairgrounds on Highway 45, Antigo. Bible stories, songs, crafts, games, lunch. All Free! Open to all children 3 years old through Grade 8. Parents and caregivers are also welcome. To Register: Call 715-627-2232(church office). Call or Text: 715-610-2724(Pastor Mike Spaude). Website: www.ascensionantigo.com. Email: wels2018@frontier.com. Please provide the following information when you register: Parent's Name, Address, Phone, Child's name and grade in school. Come and celebrate the joy of Easter! Hope to see you there.

Step Into Spring Event April 13^th 10-11:30am Wittenberg Branch Library, 302 S. Cherry St., Wittenberg. Sip tea while creating your own unique chai tea blend to take home. Then we will make a soothing lip scrub to help wash away winter’s dryness. This last winter has been long and hard for many of us. For our last fun project, we will use different herbs & oils in a gentle facial steam – facials can be proactive to help alleviate sinus/chest congestion and will brighten dull complexions. The class is free and handouts & supplies are included. For ages 12 & up. Pre-registration is required. Please call 715-253-2936 to register.

Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour April 13^th Doors open at 11am, event starts at 1pm Langlade County Fairgrounds, 1633 Neva Rd., Antigo. Join Green Bay Packers President & CEO Mark Murphy, Nick Barnett, Earl Dotson, Ryan Grant, Bernardo Harris, Aaron Kampman & Scott Wells for a fun filled tailgate party. There will be live music by the Spicy Tie Band and Pewaukee’s Scott Esser from DJ Showtime Entertainment. We will be raffling off a signed Packer helmet! Must be present to win. Tickets are available at Lakeside Market & Pick N Save in Antigo. 100% of proceeds will benefit the Langlade County Habitat for Humanity.

Easter 4 Kids April 13^th 1pm Trinity Lutheran Church, 1741 Forest Ave., Wabeno. Join us for fun for the whole family. There will be an Easter egg hunt, crafts, snacks, prizes & other fun. For more information, please call 715-473-5633 or visit www.trinityrisensavior.com.

10^th Annual Ladies Night Out April 13^th 2-6pm North Star Lanes, 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. For more information, please call 715-623-5481.

Gleason Area Lions Pancake Breakfast April 14^th 8am-1pm Lions Park, N5179 Bradley St., Gleason. For more information, please call Bob Buchler at 715-873-4131.

Wittenberg Lions Club Scholarship Pancake Brunch April 14^th 9am-1pm Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School, 400 W. Grand Ave., Wittenberg. The menu will include potato pancakes, wheat pancakes, Nueske sausage, cheese curds, bars, milk & coffee. Cost is $7 in advance for adults, $8 at the door; Children 6-12 is $4 and under 6 is free.

Embarrass River Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt April 14^th 1-2pm Tigerton Park Shelter, Tigerton. Please register by calling 715-326-0369 or 715-535-2772.

Antigo Gateway Squares April 14^th 2-4:30pm Antigo United Methodist Church, 2034 W. 5^th Ave., Antigo. Dancers range in age from 10 to 70+ with couples, singles, & youth. The club is very active and fun. Callers are: Jan & Charlie Bitter, RDS/SQS. For more information, please call Rose Marie at 715-623-2128 or Stacie at 715-598-2907.

*Meetings*

Park, Cemetery & Recreation Commission Meeting April 8^th 5:30pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Antigo Rotary Meeting April 8^th & April 15^th Noon -1pm Swartzendruber's Supper Club, 1315 Forrest Ave., Antigo.

Senior Citizens Club Meeting April 9^th 1:30pm Antigo Community Church, Quest Center, 723 Deleglise St., Antigo.

Antigo Optimist Club Meeting April 10^th 12-1pm North Star Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo.

City Council Meeting April 10^th 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Langlade County Humane Society Monthly Membership Meeting April 11^th 6pm Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo.

*Groups*

Baby & Me Group April 8^th & April 15^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 11^th & April 13^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 April 12^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 April 8^th & April 15^th 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church - Quest Center - Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm.

Overeaters Anonymous April 8^th & April 15^th 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.

Weight Watchers Meetings April 9^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 April 9^th 4pm Antigo Community Church/School, 723 Deleglise St., Antigo.

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group April 11^th 5pm Steffen Memorial Home, 503 5^th Ave., Antigo.

H2O Cardio Classes April 8^th & April 10^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 April 9^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.

Alzheimer’s Support Group April 8^th 6pm Antigo Adult Day Care/Rosalia Gardens, 519 Flight Rd., Antigo. Please call 715-219-6363 for more information.