SATURDAY, OCT. 10
• Brodhead Public Library, book signing with Kent E. Olsen "Alone in a Pew," 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., library program room, Brodhead.
• Clarno Zion United Methodist Church, ham and meatball supper and bake sale, 4 to 8 p.m., at the church. Carryouts available.
• Dance Wisconsin, New Works concert "Dance for Life," 7:30 p.m., Mitby Theatre, MATC Truax campus. Tickets: (608) 221-4535 or Monona Academy of Dance Studio, 6332 Monona Drive.
• Green County 4-H F.A.R.E. event, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Green County fairgrounds, 2600 10th St., Monroe. Information: 328-9441.
• Green County 4-H Night, swimming and recreational activities, 7 to 9 p.m., Green County YMCA. Information: 328-9441.
• Lena Community Park District, Pecatonica River Trail, fall flotilla, begins 9 a.m. at McConnell and ends at Damascus. Information: Lena Park Office at (815) 369-5351.
• Monroe Arts Center, performance by the Austin Lounge Lizards, 7:30 p.m., Gunderson Stiles Concert Hall, MAC. Information: (608) 325-5700.
• Monroe Veterans Association of Co. H-K-B-1158 TRANS., reunion, 3 p.m., American Legion Post 84, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.
• New Glarus Public Library, author Sam Weller of "The Bradbury Chronicles," public lecture, 7 p.m.., New Glarus High School auditorium. Information: 527-2003.
• Northern Illinois Draft Horse and Mule Association, horse plowing contest, 10 a.m., along Wis. 69 south of County P, Monroe. Watch for signs. Information: 325-9175.
• Rainbow Fleece Farm & Carding Company, autumn fiber extravaganza, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., W7181 Hustad Valley Road, New Glarus. Information: 527-5311.
• River Valley Trading Company, Playing With Fire Beginning Forging Lesson, 9 a.m. to noon, 204 S. Main St., Blanchardville. Information: (608) 523-1888.
• Rock County Conservationists, collecting the seeds of prairie grasses and wildflowers, 9 a.m. to noon, Rotary Gardens in Janesville, east edge of the gardens near the golf course. Meet at the triangle of prairie at Rotary Gardens, later travel to Milton Schools outdoor laboratory. Information: (608) 365-2609.
• Union Presbyterian Church, speaker, international peacemaker the Rev. Vinita Eusebius, 9:30 to 11:30 am., at the church, 2707 5th St., Monroe. Information: 325-2519.
• Jimmy Wilson benefit, chili cook off, beer tent, bean bag tournament, street dance, bake sale, noon to ??, Cory's Pub and Grub, Winslow. Information: (815) 367-3020.
SUNDAY, OCT. 11
• Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Monroe Room, Monroe Clinic, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe.
• First Presbyterian Church of Apple River, gospel music with Garrett Hillary, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the church, Apple River. Information; (815) 594-2592 or (815) 594-2445.
• Hanover School reunion of former students and teachers, potluck dinner 12:30 p.m., Plymouth Town Hall, Hanover. Bring memorabilia to share. Information: Gary Kane at (608) 877-9290.
• McConnell United Methodist Church youth, fall food drive, 5 p.m., place items in bags on front steps with porch light on, McConnell.
• Monroe American Legion, buffet breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.
• Monroe Arts Center Sunday Concert Series, performance by Mimmi Fulmer and Trevor Stephenson duo, 2 p.m., Gunderson Stiles Concert Hall. Reception in Frehner Gallery following concert. Information: (608) 325-5700.
• Monroe United Methodist Church, Peder Eide in concert, 4 p.m., at the church, 2227 4th St., Monroe. Information: 325-6700.
• Richland Free Methodist Church, Dave and Duska Ruter in concert and worship, 10:15 a.m., at the church on Richland Road between Scheider and Red Oak Roads, 2 1/2 miles northwest of Red Oak.
• River Valley Trading Company, book signing with Judith E. Sulik, 1 to 3 p.m., 204 S. Main St., Blanchardville. Information: (608) 523-1888.
• Yesteryear Auto Club, meet at Dick's parking lot and plan to leave at 9:30 a.m., touring to Garnhart's Oliver Museum, Stephenson County Historical Society Museum and possibly Albers Ice Cream parlor, weiner roast about 6:30 p.m. at Gebhardt's.
MONDAY, OCT. 12
• Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Faith Baptist Church, 2003 10th St., Monroe.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., St. John's Church, 1724 14th St., Monroe.
• Monroe City Band, rehearsals begin for Dec. 6 holiday concerts, 7:30 p.m., Monroe Middle School bandroom. Information: Randy Schneeberger at 325-9722.
• Monroe Public Library, Toddler Time, a learning to listen program for tots 18 months to 3 years, 10 a.m., 925 16th Ave., Monroe. Information: 328-7010.
• St. Omar Chapter No. 90 Order of the Eastern Star, visit by Mary Rasmussen, Grand Conductress, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, Monroe. Information 328-4857.
• Young Americans 4-H Club, meeting, pumpkin decorating contest and hayride, 6:30 p.m., Schmidt Farm, W4244 County K, Monroe.
TUESDAY, OCT. 13
• Al-Anon Support Group, 7:30 p.m., Monroe Clinic hospital building, third floor, Monticello Room.
• Albertson Memorial Library, adult book discussion group discusses "The Happy Isles of Oceania" by Paul Theroux, 7 p.m., library, 200 N. Water St., Albany. Information: (608) 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.
• Amcore Bank Ambassador Club, discussion about H1N1 virus, 1:30 p.m., Amcore Bank community room, 1625 10th St., Monroe.
• Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin's field representative Helen Forbeck, office hours 1 to 2 p.m., Brodhead City Hall, 1111 W. 2nd Ave., Brodhead; 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Monroe City Hall, 1110 18th Ave., Monroe.
• Green County Veterans Memorial Park, meeting, 7 p.m., Cecil Jones V.F.W. Post 2312, Monroe.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness, support meeting, 6:30 p.m., Angelus Retirement Community, second floor conference room, 616 8th Ave., Monroe.
• Take Off Pounds Sensibly, weigh-in 11 to 11:15 a.m., meeting 11:15 a.m. to noon, St. Clare Friedensheim Assisted Living Center, 2003 4th St., Monroe. Information: 325-9223.
• The Route 20 Chess Club, meets 6:30 to 8 p.m., room H208, Student/Conference Center (Building H), Highland Community College, Freeport.
• Brodhead Public Library, book signing with Kent E. Olsen "Alone in a Pew," 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., library program room, Brodhead.
• Clarno Zion United Methodist Church, ham and meatball supper and bake sale, 4 to 8 p.m., at the church. Carryouts available.
• Dance Wisconsin, New Works concert "Dance for Life," 7:30 p.m., Mitby Theatre, MATC Truax campus. Tickets: (608) 221-4535 or Monona Academy of Dance Studio, 6332 Monona Drive.
• Green County 4-H F.A.R.E. event, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Green County fairgrounds, 2600 10th St., Monroe. Information: 328-9441.
• Green County 4-H Night, swimming and recreational activities, 7 to 9 p.m., Green County YMCA. Information: 328-9441.
• Lena Community Park District, Pecatonica River Trail, fall flotilla, begins 9 a.m. at McConnell and ends at Damascus. Information: Lena Park Office at (815) 369-5351.
• Monroe Arts Center, performance by the Austin Lounge Lizards, 7:30 p.m., Gunderson Stiles Concert Hall, MAC. Information: (608) 325-5700.
• Monroe Veterans Association of Co. H-K-B-1158 TRANS., reunion, 3 p.m., American Legion Post 84, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.
• New Glarus Public Library, author Sam Weller of "The Bradbury Chronicles," public lecture, 7 p.m.., New Glarus High School auditorium. Information: 527-2003.
• Northern Illinois Draft Horse and Mule Association, horse plowing contest, 10 a.m., along Wis. 69 south of County P, Monroe. Watch for signs. Information: 325-9175.
• Rainbow Fleece Farm & Carding Company, autumn fiber extravaganza, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., W7181 Hustad Valley Road, New Glarus. Information: 527-5311.
• River Valley Trading Company, Playing With Fire Beginning Forging Lesson, 9 a.m. to noon, 204 S. Main St., Blanchardville. Information: (608) 523-1888.
• Rock County Conservationists, collecting the seeds of prairie grasses and wildflowers, 9 a.m. to noon, Rotary Gardens in Janesville, east edge of the gardens near the golf course. Meet at the triangle of prairie at Rotary Gardens, later travel to Milton Schools outdoor laboratory. Information: (608) 365-2609.
• Union Presbyterian Church, speaker, international peacemaker the Rev. Vinita Eusebius, 9:30 to 11:30 am., at the church, 2707 5th St., Monroe. Information: 325-2519.
• Jimmy Wilson benefit, chili cook off, beer tent, bean bag tournament, street dance, bake sale, noon to ??, Cory's Pub and Grub, Winslow. Information: (815) 367-3020.
SUNDAY, OCT. 11
• Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Monroe Room, Monroe Clinic, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe.
• First Presbyterian Church of Apple River, gospel music with Garrett Hillary, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the church, Apple River. Information; (815) 594-2592 or (815) 594-2445.
• Hanover School reunion of former students and teachers, potluck dinner 12:30 p.m., Plymouth Town Hall, Hanover. Bring memorabilia to share. Information: Gary Kane at (608) 877-9290.
• McConnell United Methodist Church youth, fall food drive, 5 p.m., place items in bags on front steps with porch light on, McConnell.
• Monroe American Legion, buffet breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.
• Monroe Arts Center Sunday Concert Series, performance by Mimmi Fulmer and Trevor Stephenson duo, 2 p.m., Gunderson Stiles Concert Hall. Reception in Frehner Gallery following concert. Information: (608) 325-5700.
• Monroe United Methodist Church, Peder Eide in concert, 4 p.m., at the church, 2227 4th St., Monroe. Information: 325-6700.
• Richland Free Methodist Church, Dave and Duska Ruter in concert and worship, 10:15 a.m., at the church on Richland Road between Scheider and Red Oak Roads, 2 1/2 miles northwest of Red Oak.
• River Valley Trading Company, book signing with Judith E. Sulik, 1 to 3 p.m., 204 S. Main St., Blanchardville. Information: (608) 523-1888.
• Yesteryear Auto Club, meet at Dick's parking lot and plan to leave at 9:30 a.m., touring to Garnhart's Oliver Museum, Stephenson County Historical Society Museum and possibly Albers Ice Cream parlor, weiner roast about 6:30 p.m. at Gebhardt's.
MONDAY, OCT. 12
• Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Faith Baptist Church, 2003 10th St., Monroe.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., St. John's Church, 1724 14th St., Monroe.
• Monroe City Band, rehearsals begin for Dec. 6 holiday concerts, 7:30 p.m., Monroe Middle School bandroom. Information: Randy Schneeberger at 325-9722.
• Monroe Public Library, Toddler Time, a learning to listen program for tots 18 months to 3 years, 10 a.m., 925 16th Ave., Monroe. Information: 328-7010.
• St. Omar Chapter No. 90 Order of the Eastern Star, visit by Mary Rasmussen, Grand Conductress, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, Monroe. Information 328-4857.
• Young Americans 4-H Club, meeting, pumpkin decorating contest and hayride, 6:30 p.m., Schmidt Farm, W4244 County K, Monroe.
TUESDAY, OCT. 13
• Al-Anon Support Group, 7:30 p.m., Monroe Clinic hospital building, third floor, Monticello Room.
• Albertson Memorial Library, adult book discussion group discusses "The Happy Isles of Oceania" by Paul Theroux, 7 p.m., library, 200 N. Water St., Albany. Information: (608) 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.
• Amcore Bank Ambassador Club, discussion about H1N1 virus, 1:30 p.m., Amcore Bank community room, 1625 10th St., Monroe.
• Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin's field representative Helen Forbeck, office hours 1 to 2 p.m., Brodhead City Hall, 1111 W. 2nd Ave., Brodhead; 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Monroe City Hall, 1110 18th Ave., Monroe.
• Green County Veterans Memorial Park, meeting, 7 p.m., Cecil Jones V.F.W. Post 2312, Monroe.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness, support meeting, 6:30 p.m., Angelus Retirement Community, second floor conference room, 616 8th Ave., Monroe.
• Take Off Pounds Sensibly, weigh-in 11 to 11:15 a.m., meeting 11:15 a.m. to noon, St. Clare Friedensheim Assisted Living Center, 2003 4th St., Monroe. Information: 325-9223.
• The Route 20 Chess Club, meets 6:30 to 8 p.m., room H208, Student/Conference Center (Building H), Highland Community College, Freeport.
