Community Calendar for 5/20/19 to 5/27/19

*Community Events*

Antigo Area Community Food Pantry May 22^nd11am-1pm (Wednesdays) & May 24^th 1pm-3pm (Fridays), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103. Our monthly donation focus for the month of May is personal care items: shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothpaste, floss, deodorant, feminine hygiene products.

Elcho Area Community Food Pantry May 20^th & May 27^th 10:30am-12:30pm (Mon.), May 22^nd 4-6pm (Wed.), 11224 Antigo St., Elcho. Call (715) 610-5886 for more information.

Mahjong at the Langlade County Senior Center May 20^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.

Monday Night Women's Road Bike Ride May 20^th 5:30pm Langlade Hospital, 112 E. 5^th Ave., Antigo. The Women’s ride meets every Monday evening at 5:30pm at the Langlade Hospital parking lot off Hwy F. Everyone is welcome. Once a month they will meet somewhere different in the county. The alternative rides start at 5:45. Please email Mary Jo Filbrandt for directions and the routes for these alternative rides. There will be up to three groups with a 10-12 mile route and a 20-25 mile route. A bike helmet is required. For more information, please contact Mary Jo at mjfilbrandt@gmail.com.

Coffee Klatch for Seniors May 21^st & May  23^rd (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 May 21^st & May  23^rd (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.

Tuesday Morning “Geezer” Bike Rides May 21^st 10am-Noon Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo. Tuesday Morning “Geezer” Bike Rides are every Tuesday morning. They meet at the parking lot behind the Antigo Public Library and Dixie Lunch at 10:00 am in the spring and 9:00 am in the summer. They divide into groups going distances of 10 to 25 miles. Rides will last 1-2 hours. Contact Nick Salm at njsalm1@gmail.com for more information or to be put on his email list.

Sex Trafficking Awareness and Education Community Presentation May 21^st 5:30- 8:30pm Antigo United Methodist Church, 2034 West Fifth Ave., Antigo. Lisa Sennholz, founder & executive director of the non-profit ministry Damascus Road, will speak on the topic of domestic human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation, with an emphasis on sex trafficking occurring in Wisconsin.  Issues that will be addressed include, what is “human trafficking”; where does human trafficking occur; what are the vulnerability factors of the victim; where do traffickers find children and young adults; what recruitment tactics are used; what is the “grooming process”; and what are the signs of a trafficked individual. Please note: Topics covered include sensitive sexual content. For more information, please call Lisa at 920-659-0050.

Road Rash Rally May 22^nd-26^th Motorama Auto Museum, 4381 Stradale Lane, Aniwa. Come to this new annual event, open to all makes & models of cycles. There will be vintage cycles, bike show, exhibits, swap, food, beverages, camping & live music.

Blood Pressure Clinic May 22^nd 9am-Noon Antigo Fire Department, 700 Edison St., Antigo. For more information, please call Lisa Vollmar at 715-350-7315.

Immunization Clinic May 22^nd 9am-4pm Langlade County Health Department, 1225 Langlade Road, Antigo. The 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.

Preschool Story Time May 22^nd 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 May 22^nd 1-2:30pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo.

The Stone Soup Brothers Gospel Music May 22^nd 6-8pm New Horizons United Methodist Church, 400 E. Front St., Wittenberg.

Play & Learn May 23^rd 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.

Langlade County Senior Center Lunch Bunch May 23^rd 11:30am Celebrations, N2497 Hwy 45 S, Antigo.

Cards, Dominoes & Game Playing Program May 23^rd (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.

ACT Raising Safe Kids May 23^rd 5-7pm Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Family Resource Center, N4013 Hwy. 45, Antigo. This 9 session class supports parents in creating a safe, healthy, and stable environment for children and families. Learn how to identify your parenting style, promote positive behaviors, guide medial use, and understand and manage anger. For more information, please call Amanda Powers at 715-623-1212.

Post Lake Memorial Day Weekend Bullhead Fishing Tournament May 24^th-26^th PLIA Building, W8684 Cty. Rd. K, Elcho. The Post Lake Memorial Day Weekend Bullhead Fishing Tournament starts anytime on Friday and ends with a weigh-in at noon on Sunday at the PLIA building.  Fish anywhere on Upper and Lower Post Lakes. Prizes for the most total weight caught. Categories for adult and children. Some of the catch will be smoked and eaten. The rest will be donated to the REGI Raptor Center for food for the birds.  For more information, please call 715-216-1063.

Holiday Flea Market May 24^th 7am-4pm Langlade County Fairgrounds, 1633 Neva Road, Antigo. Come see the treasures at the Langlade County Fairgrounds, & give them a new home. Admission is $2. For more information, contact Zurko Enterprises at 715-526-9769.

Gresham Lions Club Memorial Weekend Trail Ride May 24^th-May 26^th Upper Red Lake Rd., Gresham.

Antigo Garden Club Plant Sale May 25^th 8am-1pm Peaceful Valley Park, 420 Field Street, Antigo. Find great plants to add to your garden or inside your home. They will be selling locally grown annuals and perennials to the community with free gardening advice.

Emerging Talents May 25^th -June 9^th (Sat. & Sun.) 10am-4pm (5/25 & 5/26) WOWSPACE, 114 Vinal St., Wittenberg. An exhibit of original art by Wittenberg & Birnamwood students. K-12 grade. Shows continues Saturday & Sunday 11am-3pm thru June 24th. For more information, go to www.wallsofwittenberg.com.

Town of Langlade Fire Department Fundraiser May 26^th 3-9pm Northwoods Inn, N8905 Hwy. 55, Pickerel. The Town of Langlade Fire Department will be holding a fundraiser on Sunday, May 26, 2019.  The Sundowners will be playing country rock music from 4-9 pm.  There will also be food, bean bag competition, raffles, kid activities, and much more. All proceeds will go towards upgrading firefighter protective gear. For more information, please call 715-484-3522.

Antigo Memorial Day Parade May 27^th 8am Meet at the Hudson Street Bridge for a Service of Remembrance for the American service people who died at sea. Floats & walking units will meet at 9am at Eastview Medical & Rehab located at 729 Park Street. The parade will travel west on 5th Avenue to the courthouse to the Vietnam Memorial.

Town of Langlade Fire Department Memorial Day Services May 27^th 10am Lily Cemetery, Hwy. 55, Lily.

Birnamwood Legion Post #341 Memorial Day Celebration May 27^th 10:30am-2pm Chet & Emil’s Restaurant, 388 Main St., Birnamwood. Program to follow with guest speaker Kevin Hermening, a prisoner in the ‘79 Iran War, raffles and chicken dinner 12-2pm by reservation at Chet & Emil’s. For more information, please call Wayne at 715-449-2341 or Chet & Emil’s at 715-449-2226.

Pickerel Memorial Day Services May 27^th 11am Pickerel Cemetery, Hwy. 55, Pickerel.

*Meetings*

Antigo Library Finance Meeting May 20^th 9am Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo.

Antigo Rotary Meeting May 20^th & May 27^th Noon -1pm Swartzendruber's Supper Club, 1315 Forrest Ave., Antigo.

Antigo Garden Club Meeting May 21^st 5:45pm Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo.

Hotel/Motel Room Tax Commission Meeting May 22^nd 8:30am City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Langlade County Waterways Association Meeting May 22^nd 10am-Noon Langlade County Resource Center, Wolf River Room, 837 Clermont St., Antigo.  Join the Waterways Association to discuss activities for the 2019 season. Share information and resources among other lakes and rivers groups and lake enthusiasts within our area. For more information, please call Molly McKay at 715-627-6292 for more information.

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

Public Works Committee Meeting May 22^nd 5:30pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

City of Antigo Presentation on 5^th Avenue Design for 2020 May 22^nd 5:45pm CoVantage Credit Union, basement conference room, 723 6^th Ave., Antigo. The presentation will discuss the proposed reconstruction of 5^th Avenue from Superior to Lincoln Streets. It will include Power Point presentations, comment boards and question and answer sessions.

Committee of the Whole Meeting May 22^nd 6:15pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

*Groups*

Baby & Me Group May 20^th & May 27^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) May 23^rd & May 25^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 May 24^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 May 20^th & May 27^th 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church - Quest Center - Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm.

Overeaters Anonymous May 20^th & May 27^th 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.

Weight Watchers Meetings May 21^st 6:45am United Methodist Church, 2034 5^th Ave., Antigo.

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group Chapter #950 May 21^st 4pm Antigo Community Church/School, 723 Deleglise St., Antigo.

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group May 23^rd 5pm Steffen Memorial Home, 503 5^th Ave., Antigo.

H2O Cardio Classes May 20^th & May 22^nd 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.

Zumba Gold is for those looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves at a lower intensity. Perfect for active older adults and first-timers! Classes are taught by ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor Terri Johnson. LOCATIONS: Schroeder’s Fitness Studio, 700 S. Superior St., Antigo, Mon. & Wed., 10am; Sat., 11am. Elcho School, Tue. & Thu., 9a & 5pm; Sat 9am. First class is FREE. Drop-in fee is $6. Follow @upnorthfitness at Facebook or visit terrijohnson.zumba.com for schedule changes. Classes start Monday, June 3.

Alzheimer’s Support Group May 23^rd 1:30-3pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. This Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group will meet the 4th Thursday of each month. Kathy Boksa is the group’s facilitator. The meeting is open to all area families & caregivers. There is no charge. For more information, please call Kathy at 715-350-4210.