Community Calendar for 5/6/19 to 5/13/19

*Community Events*

Antigo Area Community Food Pantry May 8^th11am-1pm (Wednesdays) & May10^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 6^th & May 13^th 10:30am-12:30pm (Mon.), May 8^th 4-6pm (Wed.), 11224 Antigo St., Elcho. Call (715) 610-5886 for more information.

Spring Juried Art Show:  Artists' Free Play VII April 27^th – May 12^th (Sat.’s & Sun.’s) 11am-3pm.  WOWSPACE, 114 Vinal St., Wittenberg. Please join us at the WOWSPACE for this fabulous show.  Free Play means just that, whatever technique you prefer:  photography, painting, mixed media, printmaking, textiles..... The sky is the limit.  You will be amazed at the creativity and talent of our artists! The show opens during the Wine, Beer and Cheese Gala on April 26^th and then is open to the public weekends through May 12th.

 Mahjong at the Langlade County Senior Center May 6^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.

Coffee Klatch for Seniors May 7^th & May  9^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 May 7^th & May  9^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.

Blood Pressure Clinic May 8^th 9am-Noon Antigo Fire Department, 700 Edison St., Antigo. For more information, please call Lisa Vollmar at 715-350-7315.

Preschool Story Time May 8^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 May 8^th 1-2:30pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo.

Car Seat Fitting and Checks May 8^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.

Play & Learn May 9^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 May 9^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.

ACT Raising Safe Kids May 9^th 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.

Spring Fling 3^rd Anniversary Party at the Senior Center May 10^th 1:30-3:30pm. The Stone Soup Brothers Band will be playing. Refreshments will be served and there will be door prizes. Come to Spring Fling at the Center.

Elcho UCC Men's Club Friday Night Fish Fry May 10^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 Mark Klopfer at 262-720-4856.

Wittenberg Rummage-O-Rama May 11^th 7:30am-4pm Wittenberg. Maps will be available at Wittenberg businesses. Please call 715-851-2111 for more information.

The United States Postal Service " Stamp Out Hunger" Food Drive  May 11th. To save on costs, the USPS is asking donors to use their own bags this year. Please set your bag out near your mailbox on Saturday, May 11. The USPS will also accept bags set out prior to or after May 11. Please support one of the pantries largest annual food drives.

Conceal And Carry May 11^th 8:30am-12:30pm Northcentral Technical College, 312 Forrest Ave., Antigo. This course covers the Department of Justice competencies for those individuals wishing to obtain a permit to carry a concealed weapon in Wisconsin. This course will also cover laws and principles of deadly force decision making. The cost is $65. Please call 715-623-7601 for more information.

Tigerton Spring Fling May 11^th 9am-3pm Tigerton Community Center, 125 Chestnut St., Tigerton. There will be vendors, Amish baked goods and candies, food & refreshments. For more information, please call 715-508-0246.

Spring Vendor/Craft Show May 11^th 9am-2pm Best Western Wittenberg Inn, W17267 Red Oak Ln., Wittenberg. Come and see all the booths. This is an excellent opportunity to find a gift for Mother’s Day. Free admission. Booth and attendee prizes. For more information, please call 715-579-1024.

Home Alone May 11^th 9am-Noon Antigo Family Resource Center, N4013 Hwy. 45, Antigo. How do you know when your child is ready to stay home alone? Parents and children together will be given tools and resources to help make this very important decision as a family. For more information, please call Amanda Powers at 715-623-1212.

Clean Boats, Clean Waters Training Session May 11^th 10am-12pm Langlade County Resource Center, Wolf River Room, 837 Clermont St., Antigo. The Langlade County Land Conservation Department will be hosting a training session for Clean Boats, Clean Waters Inspectors. The focus of this training will be aquatic plant identification and inspection procedures for the Clean Boats Clean Waters program. Registration is not required, but will help ensure enough materials are available, so please register here, or by Contacting Chris Arrowood at 715-627-6293, or carrowood@co.langlade.wi.us.

Antigo Gateway Squares May 12^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. Caller is: Michael Streby, SQS. This is the Mother’s Day Dance. For more information, please call Rose Marie at 715-623-2128 or Stacie at 715-598-2907.

Monday Night Women's Road Bike Ride May 13^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.

*Meetings*

Antigo Rotary Meeting May 6^th & May 13^th Noon -1pm Swartzendruber's Supper Club, 1315 Forrest Ave., Antigo.

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

City Plan Commission Meeting May 7^th 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Antigo Optimist Club Meeting May 8^th 12-1pm North Star Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo.

City Council Meeting May 8^th 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Langlade County Humane Society Monthly Membership Meeting May 9^th 6pm County Board Room, Langlade County Safety Building, 840 Clermont St., Antigo.

Park, Cemetery & Recreation Commission Meeting May 13^th 5:30pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

*Groups*

Baby & Me Group May 6^th & May 13^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 9^th & May 11^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 10^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 6^th & May 13^th 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church - Quest Center - Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm.

Overeaters Anonymous May 6^th & May 13^th 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.

Weight Watchers Meetings May 7^th 6:45am United Methodist Church, 2034 5^th Ave., Antigo.

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group Chapter #950 May 7^th 4pm Antigo Community Church/School, 723 Deleglise St., Antigo.

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group May 9^th 5pm Steffen Memorial Home, 503 5^th Ave., Antigo.

H2O Cardio Classes May 6^th & May 8^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.