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Calendar: Aug. 13, 2008
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Wednesday, August 13

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Monroe location changes weekly. Call (608) 325-5527 for meeting location (Big Book and discussion).

Main Street Market on the Square, 2 to 5 p.m., southside of the Courthouse. Information: 328-4023.

Thursday, August 14

Alcoholics Anonymous, early bird meeting, 10 a.m. Crossroads Community Church, 2003 10th St., Monroe.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Big Book, 7 p.m., Congregational United Church of Christ, E 201 23rd St., Brodhead.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Big Book, 7 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church, 326 W. Pearl, Belleville.

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

The Foundation of Wellness Professionals, free workshop by Dr. Peter Schmitt , Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, 6:30 p.m., Chalet Landhaus, Wis. 69, New Glarus. RSVP: (608) 527-4960.

Green County Beef Producers, 26th annual Great Steak-Out, serving 5 to 8:30 p.m., SLICE arena, 1632 4th Ave. West, Monroe.

Main Street Concerts on the Square, features Beal Street Blues, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., north side of the Court House, on Monroe Square. Bring chairs, box lunches available to order. Information: 328-4023.

Monroe Arts Center, summer exhibition E. Townsend Mix, Architect of Distinction now on display through Aug. 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., MAC Frehner Gallery, Monroe. Information: 325-5700 or www.monroeartscenter.com

Monroe Sons of Norway, Ostestaden Lodge, annual picnic, 6:30 p.m., Northeast Park picnic shelter (next to the Presbyterian Church) in Monroe. Bring dish to pass and table service.

Monroe Stamp and Postcard Club, 7 p.m., Monroe Public Library second floor meeting room, 925 16th Ave., Monroe. Information: days 328-8960 or evenings 328-2827.

Ruffed Grouse Society 29th annual John M. Keener Chapter, sportsmen's banquet, cocktails and raffles 5:30 p.m., dinner 7:30 p.m., East Side Club, 3735 Monona Drive, Monona. Information: (608) 212-8877.

Turner Hall of Monroe, Ratskeller Restaurant, style ala carte, free noon hour fashion show from das Baumhaus, noon, Turner Hall. Information (608) 325-3461 or TurnerHallofMonroe.org

Friday, August 15

American Legion Post 84, Friday night fish fry with weekly special Swedish meatballs or pork ribs, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe. Call 325-4244 after 3 p.m. for banquet and meeting facility reservations.

Dixie Melody Boys quartet, 7 p.m., Krape Park, Freeport.

Hope Community Center, family outdoor movie night, 8:30 p.m., parking lot at Hope Community Center, 2902 13th St., Monroe. Inside if it's raining. Bring your own chair, blanket, mat, etc.

Monroe Arts Center, summer exhibition E. Townsend Mix, Architect of Distinction now on display through Aug. 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., MAC Frehner Gallery, Monroe. Information: 325-5700 or www.monroeartscenter.com

Monroe Arts Center, sesquicentennial photography exhibit entry forms due. Forms available at MAC. Information: 325-5700.

Swiss Heritage Series: Peggy Mueller, Button Accordionist, 7:30 p.m., Turner Hall of Monroe. Information: (608) 325-3461 or http://www.TurnerHallofMonroe.org

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2312 Monroe, Friday night fish fry, 5 to 8:30 p.m., 1428 17th St., Monroe. Hall available for banquets and parties, call 325-3338.

Saturday, August 16

Green County Historical Museum, open 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe.

Janesville Noon Rotary mud volleyball double elimination tournament, beginning at 8 a.m., UAW Local 95 grounds, 1795 LaFayette St., Janesville. Information: (608) 756-8204.

Lena Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., downtown Lena. Information: (815) 599-3524.

Main Street Market on the Square, 7 a.m. to noon, southside of the Courthouse, Monroe Square. Information: (608) 328-4023.

Monroe Arts Center, summer exhibition E. Townsend Mix, Architect of Distinction now on display through Aug. 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., MAC Frehner Gallery, Monroe. Information: 325-5700 or www.monroeartscenter.com

Monroe City Wide Garage Sales, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine, Monroe.

Orangeville Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Richland Creek Trailhead Shelter, High Street, Orangeville. Information: (815) 789-3113.

The Rafter's Restaurant and Catering, Lena Community Park District and Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation, "Pec" River Fest fundraiser, 11 a.m., Rafter's Restaurant, 9426 W. Wagner Road, Lena. Rain or shine.

Stateline Women's Connection, salad/dessert luncheon and style show, noon to 2 p.m., Peppercorn Banquets at Ludlow Mansion, 1421 Mansion Dr., Monroe. Reservations: (608) 966-3535 or e-mail: Doreen@tds.net.

Stonefield Historic Site, Railroad Days features exhibits by The Toy Train Barn, Argyle, and New Glarus Depot Heritage Society, plus hands-on displays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cassville. Information: (608) 725-5210 or stonefield.wisconsinhistory.org