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.
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.
Monroe Theatre Guild and Monroe Arts Center, performance of "A Christmas Carol," 2 p.m., Gunderson Stiles concert hall, Monroe Arts Center, Monroe. Information: 325-5700.
Monroe Theatre Guild and entertainers, musicians, producers and thinkers, brainstorming session on the process of making STAGE into a 40-seat theatre, 6:30 p.m., STAGE building, Monroe.
Turner Hall of Monroe, dance 'n'dine with Keith Zweifel Band, 2 to 6 p.m., Turner Hall. Information: (608) 325-3461 or www.TurnerHallofMonroe.org
Yester Year Auto Club, Christmas party, 7 p.m. Turner Hall, Monroe.
Monday, December 8
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., St. John's Church, 1724 14th St., Monroe.
Black Hawk Middle School Music Department, Christmas program, 7:30 p.m., Gratiot gymnasium.
Historic Monroe, 1 p.m. meeting, Green County Welcome Center, Monroe.
Monroe Bible Church, Celebrate Recovery, 7 to 9 p.m., lower level of Monroe Bible Church.
Monroe Public Library, toddler time for tots 18 months to 3 years, 10 a.m., 925 16th Ave., Monroe. Information: 328-7010.
Monticello Elementary School, music concert, 7 p.m., Monticello school.
Tuesday, December 9
Albertson Memorial Library, adult book discussion group discussion of "The Whistling Season" by Ivan Doig, 7 p.m., holiday dinner meeting - call library for location, 862-3491.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Church, 506 12th Ave., Fellowship Hall, New Glarus.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Congregational United Church of Christ, E 201 23rd St., Brodhead.
Al-Anon Serenity Group, meeting, 7:30 p.m., Monticello Room, third floor, at Monroe Clinic Hospital.
Amcore Bank Ambassador Club, 6:30 p.m., Christmas program, 6:30 p.m., Amcore Bank community room. RSVP 328-5180.
Green County Barbershop Chorus, rehearsal, 7:30 p.m., St. John's United Church of Christ, Monroe.
Monroe Clinic Diabetes Support Group, holiday party, 7 to 8:30 p.m., clinic building, main campus, lower level, Monroe.
Monroe Noon Optimist Club, noon, Turner Hall, Monroe.
StateLine Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries, holiday highlights, noon, Peppercorn Banquets at Ludlow Mansion, 1421 Mansion Dr., Monroe. Information: 966-3535 or 325-2482; transportation: 325-5788.
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.
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.
Monroe Theatre Guild and Monroe Arts Center, performance of "A Christmas Carol," 2 p.m., Gunderson Stiles concert hall, Monroe Arts Center, Monroe. Information: 325-5700.
Monroe Theatre Guild and entertainers, musicians, producers and thinkers, brainstorming session on the process of making STAGE into a 40-seat theatre, 6:30 p.m., STAGE building, Monroe.
Turner Hall of Monroe, dance 'n'dine with Keith Zweifel Band, 2 to 6 p.m., Turner Hall. Information: (608) 325-3461 or www.TurnerHallofMonroe.org
Yester Year Auto Club, Christmas party, 7 p.m. Turner Hall, Monroe.
Monday, December 8
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., St. John's Church, 1724 14th St., Monroe.
Black Hawk Middle School Music Department, Christmas program, 7:30 p.m., Gratiot gymnasium.
Historic Monroe, 1 p.m. meeting, Green County Welcome Center, Monroe.
Monroe Bible Church, Celebrate Recovery, 7 to 9 p.m., lower level of Monroe Bible Church.
Monroe Public Library, toddler time for tots 18 months to 3 years, 10 a.m., 925 16th Ave., Monroe. Information: 328-7010.
Monticello Elementary School, music concert, 7 p.m., Monticello school.
Tuesday, December 9
Albertson Memorial Library, adult book discussion group discussion of "The Whistling Season" by Ivan Doig, 7 p.m., holiday dinner meeting - call library for location, 862-3491.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Church, 506 12th Ave., Fellowship Hall, New Glarus.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Congregational United Church of Christ, E 201 23rd St., Brodhead.
Al-Anon Serenity Group, meeting, 7:30 p.m., Monticello Room, third floor, at Monroe Clinic Hospital.
Amcore Bank Ambassador Club, 6:30 p.m., Christmas program, 6:30 p.m., Amcore Bank community room. RSVP 328-5180.
Green County Barbershop Chorus, rehearsal, 7:30 p.m., St. John's United Church of Christ, Monroe.
Monroe Clinic Diabetes Support Group, holiday party, 7 to 8:30 p.m., clinic building, main campus, lower level, Monroe.
Monroe Noon Optimist Club, noon, Turner Hall, Monroe.
StateLine Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries, holiday highlights, noon, Peppercorn Banquets at Ludlow Mansion, 1421 Mansion Dr., Monroe. Information: 966-3535 or 325-2482; transportation: 325-5788.
