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Calendar: April 9, 2011
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Saturday, April 9

"All Shook Up," fundraiser, 1 to 4 p.m., Flannery's, New Glarus. Proceeds to benefit the Wisconsin Parkinson Association. Tony Rocker, Elvis tribute artist, performing. Tickets $15, at the door $20. For tickets call (608)214-1515.

Bake sale, Browntown Busy Beavers 4-H, 8:30 a.m. until baked goods are sold out, Woodford State Bank, Monroe.

Fundraiser for the Spooner children, bake sale, 10 a.m., Zumbathon, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., register by 11 a.m., at the Brodhead Middle School, Brodhead. $15 for participants and $5 for spectators. Donations of bake sale and silent auction items appreciated.

Lena United Methodist Church Roast Beef Supper, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., buffet style, roast beef, mashed potatoes, and gravy, corn, cole slaw, rolls, pie and beverage. Adults $8 and children under 12 are $4. Carryouts and shut in delivery service. (815)369-5291.

McConnell Area Historical Society, museum open 1 to 4 p.m.

Monroe Arts Center, 7:30 p.m., Tom Chapin performance, tickets 325-5700.

Monroe Conference Women of the ELCA, spring gathering, program, 9 a.m., hosted by Wiota Lutheran Church. Registration starts at 8:15 a.m. Cost $5. Spring Salad Luncheon, noon, Wiota Lutheran Church, Wiota. Speaker, Sam Johnson, talk about trip to India.

Monroe Theatre Guild's acting class for kids, "From Page to Stage", 9 a.m. to noon. The class is for kids age 10 to 14.

Thrivent Financial Highway Cleanup, meet at 10:30 a.m., Twining Park north-shelter, be assigned a highway section and pickup group. Bring your own gloves. Following lunch at Vince's Pizza, Monroe, will be paid for by the Thrivent Leadership Board. Everyone welcome. For questions, contact Deb Heitkamp at (608)214-4292.

"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" production by Monroe Theatre Guild, at 2 p.m., kids day. Ticket price includes an ice cream cake party after the show, sponsored by Dairy Queen. At MTG STAGE, 910 16th Ave. in Monroe. Reserve tickets by calling (608) 325-1111 or e-mail at monroetheatre@tds.net.

"The Boy Friend," musical production by Black Hawk High School, 7:30 p.m., South Wayne. Tickets sold at door: $5 students; $7 adults. For more information, call (608) 439-5371.

Sunday, April 10

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Monroe Clinic Hospital, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe.

American Legion Post 84, breakfast buffet, 8 to noon, Monroe.

Benefit breakfast for Clay Spooner, 8 a.m. to noon, at Albany American Legion, Albany.

Democratic Party of Green County, monthly meeting, 6 p.m., at the Swiss Alps Restaurant, Monroe. Dinner (Dutch treat) and an informal social time will begin at 5 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church Bluegrass/Gospel Music, 7 p.m., Apple River, Ill., featuring Wendy Edgington and Ed Meyer.

Wiota Firemen's Auxiliary card party, 1:30 p.m., at the Wiota Schoolhouse. Yass, Euchre and 500. Lunch and prizes. Any questions, call Marcia, (608) 968-3408.

Monday, April 11

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., St. John's Church, 1724 14th St., Monroe.

Alcoholic Anonymous, 7 p.m., call (608)325-2696, (608)325-2540 or (608)328-4494 for meeting location (Big Book and Discussion).

Monroe Public Library, Baby Storytime, 9 a.m., for babies from birth to 18 months.

Lunch Bunch, meeting, noon to 1 p.m., County Board Room of the Lafayette County Courthouse, Darlington. The topic is sleep apnea, guest Dale Cwyer, bring lunch during this informal hour.

Monroe Public Library, Toddler Storytime, program for 18 months to 3 years, 10 a.m., stories, rhymes, and activities.

Young Americans 4-H meeting, 6:30 pm, at St. John's Church.

Tuesday, April 12

Albertson Public Library, Albany, 7 p.m., book discussion, "Driftless", by David Rhodes. Green County Reads discussion.

Al-Anon Support Group, 7:30 p.m., Monroe Clinic hospital building, third floor, Monticello Room.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Church, 506 12th Ave., Fellowship Hall, New Glarus.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Congregational United Church of Christ, 201 E. 23rd St., Brodhead.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Peace Church, Browntown.

First National Bank Privilege Plus Club, meeting, 1:30 p.m., community room, tips for a beautiful garden by Linda Ahrens, refreshments provided.

Monroe Noon Optimists, Turner Hall.

TOPS Chapter 1453, 11 a.m., Friedensheim, 2003 4th St., Monroe. For information (608) 325-9491.