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.
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 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.
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.
Swiss Historical Village, 4th annual Swiss Christmas Walk, 5 p.m., at the Swiss Historical Village, 612 7th Ave., New Glarus, with visit by Sami Klaus. Information: 527-2003.
Sunday, December 7
Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Monroe Room, Monroe Clinic, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe.
Beloit College Choir, features Daniel Pinkham's "Christmas Cantata," 4:30 p.m., Eaton Chapel on the campus of Beloit College.
Christmas in the Country (outdoors) and visit with Santa, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., 2907 Richland Road, Freeport. Information: (815) 563-4297.
Church on the Hill, 9:30 a.m. service and holiday meal follows the service, open to the public, Monroe Calvary Chapel.
Deutsccher Weihnachtsggottesddienst (German Communion Service) 2 p.m., St. John's United Church of Christ. Information: (608) 325-3461 or TurnerHallofMonroe.org
Green County Council American Legion and Legion Auxiliary members, Christimas party, cocktails 3 to 4 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m., Monroe American Legion. Reservations: 325-5906 or 325-4244.
Juda Fire Department, Gun Show, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Juda Community Center and Fire Station, Juda. Information: (608) 934-5015.
Monroe Arts Center, viewing and bidding hours for 2008 Holiday Silent Auction fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at MAC, Monroe. Information: 325-5700.
Monroe City Band, free public concert, 3 p.m., Monroe United Methodist Church. Bring nonperishable food items for Green County Interchurch Food Pantry.
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.
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 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.
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.
Swiss Historical Village, 4th annual Swiss Christmas Walk, 5 p.m., at the Swiss Historical Village, 612 7th Ave., New Glarus, with visit by Sami Klaus. Information: 527-2003.
Sunday, December 7
Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Monroe Room, Monroe Clinic, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe.
Beloit College Choir, features Daniel Pinkham's "Christmas Cantata," 4:30 p.m., Eaton Chapel on the campus of Beloit College.
Christmas in the Country (outdoors) and visit with Santa, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., 2907 Richland Road, Freeport. Information: (815) 563-4297.
Church on the Hill, 9:30 a.m. service and holiday meal follows the service, open to the public, Monroe Calvary Chapel.
Deutsccher Weihnachtsggottesddienst (German Communion Service) 2 p.m., St. John's United Church of Christ. Information: (608) 325-3461 or TurnerHallofMonroe.org
Green County Council American Legion and Legion Auxiliary members, Christimas party, cocktails 3 to 4 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m., Monroe American Legion. Reservations: 325-5906 or 325-4244.
Juda Fire Department, Gun Show, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Juda Community Center and Fire Station, Juda. Information: (608) 934-5015.
Monroe Arts Center, viewing and bidding hours for 2008 Holiday Silent Auction fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at MAC, Monroe. Information: 325-5700.
Monroe City Band, free public concert, 3 p.m., Monroe United Methodist Church. Bring nonperishable food items for Green County Interchurch Food Pantry.
