Community Calendar for 5/30/22 to 6/6/22

*Community Events*

Antigo Area Community Food Pantry June 1^st 11am-1pm (Wed.) & June 3^rd 1pm-3pm (Fri.), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103. We ask that all individuals wishing to use the Food Pantry wait in cars, or outside and a volunteer will provide direction as to service. Our monthly donation focus for June will be Chicken, beef, vegetable broth (low or no salt). For more information, go to: https://www.loc8nearme.com/wisconsin/antigo/antigo-area-community-food-pantry/2694960/

Elcho Area Community Food Pantry June 6^th 2:30-4:30pm (Mon.), June 1^st 4-6pm (Wed.), 11224 Antigo St., Elcho. Individuals will receive a checklist of food items and can indicate their selections then submit the list. Food will be distributed based on availability and # of family members. Note that the pantry is not open on holidays, or on days when the schools are closed because of snow. (715) 275-5010.  

Emerging Talents VIII Art Show May 28^th – June 12^th (Sat. & Sun.) 11am-3pm WOWSPACE, 114 Vinal St., Wittenberg. An exhibit of original art by Wittenberg & Birnamwood students, K-12 grade. The show is open on Saturdays & Sundays 11am-3pm with a special reception 6/12 following the Wittenberg Community Days Parade. For more information, go to www.wallsofwittenberg.com.

Antigo Memorial Day Parade May 30^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 5^th Avenue to the courthouse to the Vietnam Memorial. For more info, call 715-610-2641.

Summit Lake Memorial Day Parade May 30^th 10am Summit Lake Town Hall, Summit Lake. The parade begins at the Summit Lake Town Hall & ends at Lakeside Cemetery. A program will follow with the American Legion Gun Salute. For more info, call 715-610-3912.

Memorial Day Veteran’s Service May 30^th 10am Lily Cemetery, Lily.

Memorial Day Veteran’s Service May 30^th 11am Pickerel Cemetery, Pickerel.

Birnamwood Legion Post #341 Memorial Day Celebration May 30^th Noon-2pm Chet & Emil’s Restaurant, 388 Main St., Birnamwood. They will be serving a chicken dinner, by reservation. For more information call Wayne 715-326-3153 or Chet & Emil’s at 715-449-2226.

Coffee and Conversation at the Senior Center of Langlade County May 31^st – June 3^rd (Mon.-Fri.) 9-11am Langlade County Senior Center, 904 5^th Ave., Antigo.

Non-Denominational Bible Study at the Langlade County Senior Center May 31^st 10am Langlade County Senior Center, 904 5^th Ave., Antigo.

Cribbage at the Langlade County Senior Center May 31^st 1pm Langlade County Senior Center, 904 5^th Ave., Antigo.

Free COVID Testing June 1^st 9am-noon Langlade County Health Services Gym, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. FREE COVID testing is available every Wednesday in the Health Service Center gym. Please wear a mask. If you don't have one, we will have them available. For more information, please call Sheila at 715-627-6251.

Knitting & Crocheting at the Langlade County Senior Center June 1^st 10-11:30am Langlade County Senior Center, 904 5^th Ave., Antigo.

Bingo at the Langlade County Senior Center June 1^st 1-2:30pm Langlade County Senior Center, 904 5^th Ave., Antigo. The cost is $1 per card.

Community Walk for Wellness June 1^st 3-6pm Springbrook Trail Boardwalk, 2^nd Ave., Antigo. Join us for a fun afternoon walk promoting health and wellness within our community. Bring your family, friends, and even fur babies to participate and stroll the beautiful walking trail. We would like to increase health and wellness by encouraging everyone who lives, works, and plays in our community to increase their health by walking at least 30 minutes a day. Learn about community clubs, organizations, and businesses! Free event and raffle prizes. Open to all ages! Dogs welcome. For more information, call 715-627-6251.

Wednesday Group Bike Ride June 1^st 4pm Langlade County Courthouse, 800 Clermont St., Antigo. The group bike ride meets on Wednesdays in the parking lot of the Langlade County Courthouse. The ride leaves at 4pm and usually returns at about 6:30pm. Routes are determined by the weather & attendees. The length of the ride is approximately 30-40 miles. For more information, contact Rick Warren at 715-216-3418.

Pickleball at White Lake School June 1^st 6-8pm White Lake School Recreation Center, 405 Bissell St., White Lake. During the school year White Lake School hosts Pickleball in their small gym every Wednesday. Use the side door off Center Street to enter. For more information, please contact Dave Krochalk at 715-254-1675.

Elcho Music in the Park – The Drovers June 1^st 6pm The Jack Lamar Memorial/Elcho Community Pavilion, N11283 Dorr Street, Elcho. Admission is free. Food will be available to purchase starting at 5:30pm. All Elcho Music in the Park performances will be performed on the grass in front of the pavilion. If raining, the concert will take place inside the pavilion.

Games at the Langlade County Senior Center June 2^nd 10am Langlade County Senior Center, 904 5^th Ave., Antigo.

Stone Soup Brothers Band at the Senior Center June 3^rd 2-4pm Langlade County Senior Center, 904 5^th Ave., Antigo.

Antigo Lions Club Roaring Raceway Off-Road Race Parade June 2^nd 4pm 5^th Avenue, Antigo. The Antigo Lions Club will be holding a parade to kick off the Antigo Lions Club Roaring Raceway Off-Road Race. Race vehicles will line up at the Langlade County Fairgrounds north gates located at 1633 Neva Road in Antigo at 4 pm.  The parade will head to Antigo's downtown on Fifth Avenue. Wisconsin's hottest country band Jason McNabb & the Reign will take the stage from 4-9 pm to kick off the Antigo Lions race weekend Antigo First will be setting up a bar and serving brats and hamburgers during this kick-off party. For more info, call Zach at 715-216-5507.

Music in the Park – Northern Aires June 2^nd Food starting at 5:30pm; concerts start 6pm City Park West, 230 block of Aurora St., Antigo. Bring your lawn chairs & listen to the Music in the Park! Concerts held every Monday & Thursday, June-August. In the event of severe weather, concerts are held at the Heinzen Pavilion in Peaceful Valley. Free admission. There are additional concerts at select locations; please call or check the Antigo community calendar for dates & times.

Tigerton Rummage O' Rama June 3^rd-4^th 8am-5pm Tigerton. Maps available at the 1905 Village Hall and Tigerton businesses.

Triple R Riding Club Spring Horse Trail Ride June 3^rd-5^th Crocker Hills Equestrian & Sled Dog Trail, Fraley Rd., Elton. The trail ride is on your own. The trailhead is about 1 to 2 miles north of Hwy 64 on Fraley Rd. All trails are marked & mapped. If you would like a guided ride, please contact one of the club members. There will be a special glowstick ride on Saturday evening beginning at sundown. As one of their fundraisers, the 4-H Crocker Kids will be serving a meal under the pavilion after the ride on Saturday night. A copy of your negative Coggins is required to leave with the club. The Triple R club, there is a fee of $5 per horse & $10 per camping unit for the weekend. Contact Evan Damos at 715-216-1948 or Greg Resch at 715-623-7832 for more information.

Antigo Farmer’s Market June 4^th 8am-Noon Heinzen Pavilion, 420 Field St., Antigo. All produce is locally grown by the vendor who sells them. Shopping at the Antigo Farmer’s Market is a great way to get local, in season food & make connections with the people that grew it.

Antigo City-Wide Garage Sales June 4^th 8am-4pm There will be dozens of participants in the city-wide garage sales again! This popular event has something for everyone. Maps of the garage sale locations are available in the Antigo Times/Shopper.

Merrill Eagles Club Aerie & Aux. #584 Fifth Annual Blood Drive - Honoring the Life of Randall Bellin June 4^th 8-11:30am, 1205 Lake St., Merrill. To schedule your lifesaving blood donation, please call Bryan at (715) 218-0770.  You may also visit communityblood.org/donor. Log in, click "Donate Now" and use sponsor code ME24. We kindly request you register in advance.

Lions Club Roaring Raceway Off-Road Races June 4^th & 5^th Langlade County Fairgrounds, 1633 Neva Rd., Antigo. The AMSOIL Championship Off-Road races are coming to the Langlade County Fairgrounds in Antigo. Enjoy the 2-day thrill of the high-speed action. One day pass is $30 or a weekend pass is $40. Free entry for 12 years & younger. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or at Langlade Ford located at 2530 Neva Road, Antigo. The Antigo Off-Road Race will kick off the AMSOIL Off-Road Race season. For more information, go to antigoracing.com.

Jack Lake Crazy Eights Mountain Bike Race June 4^th 8am Jack Lake Mountain Bike Trail at Veterans Memorial Park, N8375 Park Road, Deerbrook. Racing starts at 9am for the long race, 11am for the mid-race & 1pm for the short race. The race is part of the Wisconsin Endurance Mountain Bike Series. Get your friends together for a team, or go for it solo. We will have a group campsite reserved & there is swimming in beautiful Jack Lake just a short walk from the race pit area & a group campsite, a disc golf course & a very nice shower facility. The race course is 11.25 miles long & 96% single track on fast flowing trails. A lap will be under an hour. For more information, please call 715-350-1060.

Motorcycle Safety Class June 4^th 8am-4:30pm Northcentral Technical College, 312 Forrest Ave., Antigo. The 16 hour Basic Motorcycle Rider Course is designed for beginning riders & was developed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF).  Instructors are certified by MSF & WisDOT.  It is taught off street, out of traffic & motorcycles & helmets are provided.  The course consists of 6 hours of classroom & 10 hours of on cycle instruction.  The Basic Rider Course covers preparing to tide, turning, shifting & braking, street strategies, special situations, increasing riding skill, maintenance & insurance. The cost is $259.95. For more info, please call 715-623-7601.

Sheepshead at the Langlade County Senior Center June 6^th & June 13^th 10am Langlade County Senior Center, 904 5^th Ave., Antigo.

Mah Jong at the Langlade County Senior Center June 6^th & June 13^th 11am Langlade County Senior Center, 904 5^th Ave., Antigo.

Line Dancing at the Langlade County Senior Center June 6^th & June 13^th 11am Langlade County Senior Center, 904 5^th Ave., Antigo. The instructor is Daryl Campbell. Register for this at the center. There is no fee.

Monday's Women's Bike Ride June 6^th & June 13^th 5:30-7:30pm Aspirus Langlade Hospital, 112 E. 5^th Ave., Antigo. Want to ride bike with others? We may have a group for you! The rides will typically meet in the Aspirus Hospital Parking Lot "F" at 5:30pm. This is located behind St Joseph's Annex, east of Langlade Road. Once a month, they will meet somewhere different in the county (underlined dates below). The alternative rides start at 5:45pm. Please email Mary Jo Filbrandt for directions & a route for these alternative rides. There will be groups with a 10-15 mile route & a 20-25 mile route. A bike helmet is required. For more information on routes & the group, contact Mary Jo Filbrandt at mjfilbrandt@gmail.com or 715-216-4005.

Music in the Park – Lovin’ Country June 2^nd Food starting at 5:30pm; concerts start 6pm City Park West, 230 block of Aurora St., Antigo. Bring your lawn chairs & listen to the Music in the Park! Concerts held every Monday & Thursday, June-August. In the event of severe weather, concerts are held at the Heinzen Pavilion in Peaceful Valley. Free admission. There are additional concerts at select locations; please call or check the Antigo community calendar for dates & times.

Monday Funday June 6^th 5:30pm Jack Lake Mountain Bike Trail, N8375 Park Rd., Deerbook. Come enjoy an evening of mountain biking, trail running, or hiking. Choose your preferred activity. Come solo or bring a friend. Meet others who enjoy time outside and stay after for social time. Laid back atmosphere, go at your own pace, enjoy the outdoors! All abilities welcome! For more information, call Beth at 715-350-1060.

*Meetings*

Economic Development Committee Meeting June 6^th 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

*Groups*

AA Support Group (Open) June 1^st,June 5^th (Weds. & Suns.) 7:00pm 1005 Fifth Avenue, Antigo.

Narcotics Anonymous May 30^th, May 31^st, June 3^rd & June 4^th (Mon., Tues., Fris., Sats.) 7:00pm 1005 Fifth Avenue, Antigo.

Overeaters Anonymous May 30^th & June 6^th (Mondays) 7-8pm SS. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room #4, 819 Third Avenue, Antigo. Contact: Rose Marie, 715-623-2128.

Healthy Respect Support Group May 31^st 10:30am-Noon AVAIL Shelter, Antigo. Please call or email if interested. Contact: Roberta Darling at 715-623-5177 or email: rbigger040759@msn.com.

Avail Outreach House June 1^st 11am-2pm Avail Outreach House, 814 6^th Ave., Antigo. Avail Outreach House is now open to the public every Wednesday from 11am-2pm. We have men's, women's, and kid’s clothing. We also have household items, bakery, and more. For more information, please call Jillian at 715-623-5177.

Community Closet N9570 Hwy. B, Summit Lake (across from the Town Hall) Open Monday 10am-Noon, Wednesday 4-6pm & Saturday 9-10am. Free Clothing (all sizes), bedding, shoes, etc. Clothing donations are welcome. Everyone is welcome!

If you have an upcoming event or ongoing group activity that you would like to include, please email the information to antigotimes@mmclocal.com.