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Calendar: Aug. 14, 2008
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hursday, August 14

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.

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 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

East Wiota Lutheran Church, annual candlelight cemetery service, 7:30 p.m. at the church on Wis. 79. Bring a lawn chair.

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

Schlittler-Speich reunion, Brodhead Northside Park, noon.

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.

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, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cassville. Information: (608) 725-5210 or stonefield.wisconsinhistory.org

Sunday, August 17

Calvary Chapel Church on the Hill, N3029 14th Ave., Monroe, second anniversary, 9:30 a.m. Faith, food and fellowship.

Browntown Peace Church will have a pig roast from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church.

Albany Historical Society and the Gap Church Board, annual Hymn Sing, 4 p.m., Gap Church on Wis. 59 west of Albany. Information: Ruth Beckman 862-3423 or Peggy Wetter 862-1120.

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

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

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

Turner Hall of Monroe, dance 'n'dine with Greg Anderson Band, 2 to 6 p.m., Turner Hall. Information: (608) 325-3461 or www.TurnerHallofMonroe.org