Breaking News Antigo Area Weekend Activities  It’s appears that the St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the northwoods will arrive early and stay late. Pickerel is kicking off the fun this weekend with its annual parade—a northwoods tradition—but with the actual holiday arriving a week from today, celebrations will stretch into next weekend as well. A look at activities, taken from the newspaper’s advertising columns, follows: ST. PATRICK’S DAY The northwoods will begin its celebration of St. Patrick’s Day a bit early. Pickerel’s 28th annual parade will be held this Saturday starting at noon, headquartered at the Country Inn. The restaurant will be serving green beer, brats, burgers and corned beef and cabbage starting at 11 a.m. Proceeds from outside sales will be donated to Pickerel Emergency Medical Services. After the parade, join Lil’ Hummer the Leprechaun at Hummer’s Hideaway Bar/Grill & campground, corner of Highways A and TT. Sing along with Backwoods Karaoke starting at 2 p.m. The Langlade County Senior Center will hold a wearin’ o’ the green party on Friday, March 17 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served and the Stone Soup Bros. will play Irish tunes. Please bring an item for the food pantry. Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel will be serving St. Patrick’s Day specials on Friday, March 17. Enjoy domestic green beer along with corned beef and cabbage plates. MOVIES Two movies share the weekend screens at the Palace Twin Theater. Starting tonight is Kong: Skull Island, rated PG-13. It can been seen on Friday and Saturday at 7 and 9:10 p.m.; Sunday through Thursday at 5:30 and 7:40 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. Logan, rated R, is being screened on Friday and Saturday at 6:45 and 9:10 p.m.; Sunday through Thursday at 5:15 and 7:40 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. The Palace offers $5 Tuesdays with all movies just $5 and extra shows at 3 p.m. Get a free small popcorn too. THEATER Antigo High School’s spring musical, The Addams Family, concludes its run this weekend in the Volm Theater. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 10 and are on sale two hours before curtain depending on availability. All seats are reserved. Show dates are tonight and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. SPORTS City League girls softball registration will take place Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m., at North Star Lanes. It is for girls ages five to 14 in 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U. For details, call Jeff at 715 216-2475. DINING Elcho United Church of Christ Men’s Club will serve a fish fry tonight at the Elcho Community Pavilion. Bar opens at 4 p.m. with serving at 5 p.m. Choose from shrimp or fried or broiled fish along with cole slaw, potato, beverage and dessert. Carryouts are available. The Men’s Club of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Polar will host its annual sauerkraut dinner on Sunday beginning at 11:30 a.m. The menu will include sauerkraut with pork and beef, potatoes and gravy, vegetable, bread and rolls, dessert, milk and coffee. Carryouts will be available. St. Paul Lutheran Church in Aniwa will hold its annual soup-a-rama on Sunday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu will include chili along with chicken dumpling, pea and beef vegetable soup. There will also be bread, cheese crackers, and desserts. OTHER EVENTS The Langlade County Historical Society Museum is operating on winter hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. The White Lake Area Historical Society is open Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or by appointment. The Boys and Girls Club of Langlade County is accepting registration for its eighth annual Sizzlin’ Summer Camp June 5 through Aug. 18. To register and for details, stop in at the club at 411 Superior St. Elcho United Church of Christ will hold its monthly messy church from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Messy Church is an opportunity to learn about God through creative activities, celebration and a simple meal. To register or for more information, call 715 275-3031 Learn about the options and benefits of advance funeral planning, Friday, March 17 in a luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. at Swartzendruber’s Supper Club. It is hosted by the Bradley Funeral Home. Call 715 623-3787 to reserve a free lunch. Antigo Area Weekend Activities It’s appears that the St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the northwoods will arrive early and stay late. Pickerel is kicking off the fun this weekend with its annual parade—a northwoods tradition—but with the actual holiday arriving a week from today, celebrations will stretch into next weekend as well. A look at activities, taken from the newspaper’s advertising columns, follows: ST. PATRICK’S DAY The northwoods will begin its celebration of St. Patrick’s Day a bit early. Pickerel’s 28th annual parade will be held this Saturday starting at noon, headquartered at the Country Inn. The restaurant will be serving green beer, brats, burgers and corned beef and cabbage starting at 11 a.m. Proceeds from outside sales will be donated to Pickerel Emergency Medical Services. After the parade, join Lil’ Hummer the Leprechaun at Hummer’s Hideaway Bar/Grill & campground, corner of Highways A and TT. Sing along with Backwoods Karaoke starting at 2 p.m. The Langlade County Senior Center will hold a wearin’ o’ the green party on Friday, March 17 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served and the Stone Soup Bros. will play Irish tunes. Please bring an item for the food pantry. Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel will be serving St. Patrick’s Day specials on Friday, March 17. Enjoy domestic green beer along with corned beef and cabbage plates. MOVIES Two movies share the weekend screens at the Palace Twin Theater. Starting tonight is Kong: Skull Island, rated PG-13. It can been seen on Friday and Saturday at 7 and 9:10 p.m.; Sunday through Thursday at 5:30 and 7:40 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. Logan, rated R, is being screened on Friday and Saturday at 6:45 and 9:10 p.m.; Sunday through Thursday at 5:15 and 7:40 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. The Palace offers $5 Tuesdays with all movies just $5 and extra shows at 3 p.m. Get a free small popcorn too. THEATER Antigo High School’s spring musical, The Addams Family, concludes its run this weekend in the Volm Theater. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 10 and are on sale two hours before curtain depending on availability. All seats are reserved. Show dates are tonight and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. SPORTS City League girls softball registration will take place Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m., at North Star Lanes. It is for girls ages five to 14 in 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U. For details, call Jeff at 715 216-2475. DINING Elcho United Church of Christ Men’s Club will serve a fish fry tonight at the Elcho Community Pavilion. Bar opens at 4 p.m. with serving at 5 p.m. Choose from shrimp or fried or broiled fish along with cole slaw, potato, beverage and dessert. Carryouts are available. The Men’s Club of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Polar will host its annual sauerkraut dinner on Sunday beginning at 11:30 a.m. The menu will include sauerkraut with pork and beef, potatoes and gravy, vegetable, bread and rolls, dessert, milk and coffee. Carryouts will be available. St. Paul Lutheran Church in Aniwa will hold its annual soup-a-rama on Sunday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu will include chili along with chicken dumpling, pea and beef vegetable soup. There will also be bread, cheese crackers, and desserts. OTHER EVENTS The Langlade County Historical Society Museum is operating on winter hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. The White Lake Area Historical Society is open Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or by appointment. The Boys and Girls Club of Langlade County is accepting registration for its eighth annual Sizzlin’ Summer Camp June 5 through Aug. 18. To register and for details, stop in at the club at 411 Superior St. Elcho United Church of Christ will hold its monthly messy church from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Messy Church is an opportunity to learn about God through creative activities, celebration and a simple meal. To register or for more information, call 715 275-3031 Learn about the options and benefits of advance funeral planning, Friday, March 17 in a luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. at Swartzendruber’s Supper Club. It is hosted by the Bradley Funeral Home. Call 715 623-3787 to reserve a free lunch. |
