Wednesday, December 3
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Monroe location changes weekly. Call (608) 325-5527 for meeting location (Big Book and discussion).
Southwest Wisconsin Small Business Development Center, counseling for entrepreneurs and small business owners, by appointment, Darlington UW-Extension Office, 627 Washington, Darlington. Information and appointments (608) 342-1038.
Thursday, December 4
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.
Davis-Dakota-Rock City, American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 6 p.m., Dakota High School, Dakota.
Grace Lutheran Church, "Mary of Nazareth-Mother of Jesus" dramatic presentation by Joyce Winters, 7 p.m. 1025 15th Ave., Monroe.
Monroe American Legion Post 84 and Auxiliary Unit, joint Christmas party, social hour 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., potluck 6:30 p.m., meat and beverages furnished, legion club, Monroe.
Monroe Arts Center, preview night 4 to 8 p.m. of 2008 Holiday Silent Auction fundraiser, view and bid on all items, at MAC, Monroe. Information: 325-5700.
Monroe Clinic Hospice, Celebration of Lights service, 6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church of Monroe, 2227 4th St., Monroe. Information: 324-1230.
Monroe High School Vocal Music Department, holiday concert, 7:30 p.m., Monroe High School Performing Arts Center.
Monroe Public Library, picture book stories for ages 3 to 6, 10 a.m., 925 16th Ave., Monroe. Information: 328-7010.
Monroe Public Library, Teen Tech Link program for students in sixth through 12th grades, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., 2nd floor program room, Monroe Public Library. Information: 328-7027.
Smith Masonic Lodge of Monroe, Table Lodge, potluck at 5:30 p.m., program and guest speaker, all masons welcome.
Whitetails Unlimited, Darlington area fundraising banquet, social hour 5:30 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., The Bridges Restaurant, 201 Christensen Drive, Darlington.
Friday, December 5
American Legion Post 84, Friday night fish fry with weekly special sirloin tips and noodles, 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.
Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin's field representative Helen Forbeck, office hours, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Monroe City Hall, 1110 18th Ave., Monroe; 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Brodhead City Hall, 1111 W. 2nd Ave., Brodhead. Information: (608) 362-2800 or (608) 258-9800.
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, 2008 "Tour of Homes," 2 to 8 p.m., Darlington.
Monroe Arts Center, viewing and bidding hours for 2008 Holiday Silent Auction fundraiser, 4 to 9 p.m. at MAC, Monroe. Information: 325-5700.
Monroe Main Street trolley rides, 4:45 p.m. reserved for retirement home residents; 6 p.m. includes parade; 7:15 p.m., 8:15 p.m. and 9:15 p.m., boards at Monroe One Hour Cleaners, Monroe. Trolley tickets available at The Monroe Chamber of Commerce and Industry, das Baumhaus, Ruf's Confectionery. Information: 328-4023.
Monroe Main Street, Winter Wonderland Parade, 6 p.m., powered by PDC, lines up at Monroe Middle School. Monroe Noon Optimist host a reception for Santa at the Wisconsin Community Bank following the parade. Information: (608) 328-4023.
Monroe Theatre Guild and Monroe Arts Center, performance of "A Christmas Carol," 7:30 p.m., Gunderson Stiles concert hall, Monroe Arts Center, Monroe. Information: 325-5700.
Southwest Wisconsin Small Business Development Center, counseling for entrepreneurs and small business owners, by appointment, Blackhawk Technical College, Monroe campus. Information and appointments (608) 342-1038.
Swiss Heritage Series: Alpine Christmas Carol Sing and Tree Lighting (candles) and second annual Gingerbread House contest, 7 p.m., Turner Hall of Monroe. Information: (608) 325-3461 or 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, December 6
Albertson Memorial Library, Snack With Santa, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Albany Lions Building.
Apostolate to the Handicapped, Christmas party for the handicapped, 9:45 a.m., Monroe High School, Monroe.
Clarno Zion United Methodist Church, annual holiday auction and luncheon, luncheon begins 5;30 p.m., auction at 7 p.m., at the church.
Darlington Chamber/Main St. Program, 2008 holiday parade "Snow Place Like Home," 6:30 p.m., Darlington. Information: (608) 965-3459.
Festival of Trees benefit for Green County Humane Society, Green Haven Family Advocates and Habitat for Humanity of Green County, social hour and cash bar 6 p.m., program 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m. live auction of decorated Christmas Trees, Peppercorn Banquets, 1417 Mansion Drive, Monroe.
Highland Choral Music Department, concert of George F. Handel's "Messiah," 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 302 W. Steph. St., Freeport. Tickets: (815) 235-6127 or www.highland.edu
Hope Evangelical Free Church, free childcare while parents shop, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at 2902 13th St., Monroe. Must be pre-registered, 328-2988 or 426-4366.
Lena Business and Professional Association, Lena Community Park District and Le-Win Jaycees, hosting Breakfast in the Village with Santa and Mrs. Claus, 8 to 11 a.m., at the American Legion on Main Street; visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 11 a.m. to noon at Fitness on Main, downtown Lena. Information: (815) 369-5351.
Monroe Arts Center, viewing and bidding hours for 2008 Holiday Silent Auction fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at MAC, Monroe. Information: 325-5700.
Monroe Sons of Norway Ostestaden Lodge, Norwegian bake sale, 9 a.m. to noon, or until sold out, Wisconsin Community Bank, downtown Monroe.
Monroe Theatre Guild and Monroe Arts Center, performance of "A Christmas Carol," 7:30 p.m., Gunderson Stiles concert hall, Monroe Arts Center, Monroe. Information: 325-5700.
Studio 121 ballet studio, presents The Nutcracker, 2 p.m. or 7 p.m., Freeport Masonic Temple, Freeport. Tickets at Freeport Art Museum.
