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Around the Towns: August 4, 2011
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Monroe

FoodShare program support available

MONROE - Screening and application assistance for FoodShare (Food Stamps) is available from 2 to 4:30 p.m. every Monday, at the Green County Food Pantry, 1015 15th Ave., Monroe. Additionally, assistance will be available at the following locations.

Monroe Public Library, 926 16th St., Monroe:

- Tuesday, Aug. 9 - 1 to 5 p.m.

- Monday, Aug. 15 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

- Monday, Aug. 22 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

- Monday, Aug. 29 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Brodhead Public Library, 1207 25th St., Brodhead:

- Thursday, Aug. 4 - 9 a.m. to noon

- Wednesday, Aug. 10 - 3 to 6 p.m.

- Wednesday, Aug. 17 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

- Wednesday, Aug. 24 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

- Thursday, Aug. 25 - 3 to 6 p.m.

St. Vincent de Paul, 501 1st Ave., Monroe:

- Thursday, Aug. 18 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, call the FoodShare Helpline at 1-877-366-3635.

Darlington

Monthly Manna slated for Aug. 19

DARLINGTON - As part of a year-round series, Holy Rosary Church - 104 E. Harriet St., Darlington - will host "Monthly Manna" from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19. "Monthly Manna" is held year-round, on the third Friday of every month.

Mobile Food Pantry items include fresh product, canned goods, breads and meat. All are welcome to the free event, and no qualifications are needed. Attendees should bring their own containers to take food home in.

In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at the Darlington American Legion building, 1400 Keep St., Darlington.

For questions, or to volunteer to help, contact Marge Carr at (608) 776-4059. "Monthly Manna" is sponsored by Catholic Charities and Second Harvest Food Bank

Albany

Silent auction gifts due by Aug. 23

ALBANY - Silent Auction baskets have returned to the Albertson Memorial Library. Bidding begins on Sept. 15. Those interested in making auction donations should turn them in to the library by Aug. 23.

Brodhead

Annual rummage sale set for Aug. 13

BRODHEAD - The Brodhead Area EMS will hold its annual rummage sale fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, during Covered Bridge Days at the EMS Training Center, 1003 12th St., Brodhead.

Proceeds from the sale will be used for updating equipment with current technology and training to respond to emergencies with reliable care.

Any unsold items will be donated to Easter Seals.

Monroe

Support group to meet on Aug. 19

MONROE - The Monroe Clinic Diabetes Support Group will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 9, 2011, in the New Glarus room of the Monroe Clinic Hospital (first floor), Monroe.

Colette Wyttenbach, RD, CDE will share ideas for healthy eating when eating in restaurants. For questions, contact (608) 324-2166.