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Calendar: Aug. 21, 2008
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Thursday, August 21

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.

Behring Senior Center of Monroe, health and wellness falls prevention fair, 8 to 11 a.m. balance and eye screenings, 9 to 10 a.m. home safety, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. medication interactions; booths from service providers in gym from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; vintage hats style show 1 p.m., Behring Senior Center of Monroe.

Black Hawk Area Food Pantry, open 3 to 6 p.m., South Wayne Fire House. For Black Hawk School District residents. Emergency contact: 439-5504 or 558-8495.

Darlington Garden Club, program by Soni Wolfe, 7 p.m., at 10127 State Road 81, Darlington.

Turner Hall of Monroe, Ratskeller Restaurant, style ala carte, free noon hour fashion show from Town and Country Styles, noon, Turner Hall. Information (608) 325-3461 or www.TurnerHallofMonroe.org

Friday, August 22

American Legion Post 84, Friday night fish fry with weekly special turkey and dressing, 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.

Apostolate to the Handicapped, summer day at Tommy Bartlett Water Show, 11 a.m., Wisconsin Dells.

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.

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.

4th Annual Pecatonica River Art Confluence, 7:30 a.m. Registration at River Valley Trading Co. (RVTC); 8-10 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Plein Air Classes. Noon Artist potluck lunch at the lower McKellar Park shelter. For more information: Lyric Ozburn at 608-523-4326 or www.blanchardville.com

Saturday, August 23

4th annual Pecatonica River Art Confluence, from 2-4 p.m. Pecatonica River Art Show Opening. 10 a.m. deadline for artists to drop-off work at RVTC. Information: Lyric Ozburn (608) 523-4326.

Goose Chaser Farm, "I say tomato" workshop, 10 a.m., RSVP: (608) 523-4165 or e-mail: thegoosechaserfarm.com

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

Green County Humane Society Dog and Car Wash, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 at Guerin Chiropractic Office, 1419 9th St., Monroe.

Terry Hollembaek and Nancy Momsen, Monroe, hosting The Fourth Language of Switzerland potluck dinner and outdoor concert featuring the Swiss Singers, dinner at 6:30 p.m., Information: www.prairieherbs.com or (608) 328-4230.

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

8th Annual Pec Jamm, a free, 2-day music festival organized by local musicians showcasing local talent Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24. Bands start at 11 a.m. in the Lower Shelter of McKellar Park in Blanchardville, Wisconsin. Saturday's music features country with Gospel and old time on Sunday. Blanchardville Historical Society will be selling BBQ, Hot Dogs, Soda, Chips, & Baked Goods. Bring your lawn chairs. For more information about the Pec Jamm contact Mark Gruenenfelder at 608-523-4835

Sunday, August 24

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.

Monroe Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2312 and Ladies Auxiliary, scholarship breakfast, serving 8 a.m. to noon, 1428 17th St., Monroe.

Seffrood Family Reunion, noon, Wiota Shelter House, rain or shine. Bring a dish to pass and own table service. Coffee, Koo-Aid and ice cream provided. Please let all family members know.

American Cancer Society, 4th annual "Ride for a Cure: fundraiser. Participating area stops: Ludlow Bar, Monroe; The Other Place, Orangeville; The Other Bar, Davis; Iron Horse, Lena; Smiley's, Warren; Bottle Shed, Stockton. Information: (815) 541-4628.

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

8th Annual Pec Jamm, a free, 2-day music festival organized by local musicians showcasing local talent Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24. Bands start at 11 a.m. in the Lower Shelter of McKellar Park in Blanchardville, Wisconsin. Saturday's music features country with Gospel and old time on Sunday. Blanchardville Historical Society will be selling BBQ, Hot Dogs, Soda, Chips, & Baked Goods. Bring your lawn chairs. For more information about the Pec Jamm contact Mark Gruenenfelder at 608-523-4835