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Calendar: Oct. 23, 2008
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Thursday, October 23

Albany United Methodist Church, 7 p.m. Christian speaker Vicki Markham. (608) 862-3206.

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.

Green County United Prevention Professionals for Youth, "Passport to Reality" program for high school students, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monroe YMCA. Information: (608) 938-4194 or 328-9440.

Monroe Arts Center, Sesquicentennial Evening conversation "Residents Remember Monroe," 7 p.m., Gunderson Stiles Concert Hall, 1315 11th St., Monroe. Information: 325-5700.

Monroe Clinic, Evening for Women's Wellness "Breast Health and the Importance of Screening," 5:30 p.m., Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St., Freeport. Registration: (877) 865-1462.

Monroe Public Library, picture book stories, 10 a.m., 925 16th Ave., Monroe. Information: (608) 328-7010.

Lecture, "The Medicine of Christian Science" by Scott Preller at 7 p.m. at the Monroe Public Library.

Browntown Peace Church, ham supper, starts at 4 p.m. at the church.

Turner Hall of Monroe, Style Ala Carte, free noon hour fashion show features Joanne's Dress Shop, noon, Turner Hall. Information: 325-3461.

Yarns Ewenited, potluck and skill sharing, 5 to 8 p.m., at RVTC. Information: (877) 723-4212 or hillspring@tds.net.

Friday, October 24

American Legion Post 84, Friday night fish fry with weekly special ham balls, steak, roesti, 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.

Belleville Public Library, children's storytime, 10 a.m., 130 S. Vine St., Belleville. Information: (608) 424-1812.

Believers Fellowship Auditorium, Bible prophecy series, "Unlocking Revelation," 7 to 8:30 p.m., 1802 8th St., Monroe. Information: 325-6482.

Brodhead Memorial Public Library, storytime, 10 a.m., 902 W. 2nd Ave., Brodhead. Information: (608) 897-4070.

New Glarus Public Library, preschool storytime, 10 a.m., 319 Second St., New Glarus. Information: (608) 527-2003.

Staver Church Bake Sale, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Woodford State Bank, Monroe.

Stephenson County Antique Engine Club, Train of Terror spooky train ride, 6 to 9 p.m., Silver Creek Depot, Walnut and Lamm Rd., Freeport. Information: (815) 235-2198.

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, October 25

American Cancer Society, fundraiser Christmas in October women's day open house, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., N4166 County E, Brodhead. Information: Janna Allen (608) 214-0306.

Believers Fellowship Auditorium, Bible prophecy series, "Unlocking Revelation," 7 to 8:30 p.m., 1802 8th St., Monroe. Information: 325-6482.

Green County Family YMCA and Monroe Noon Optimist, Halloween at the YMCA, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Green County Family YMCA, Monroe.

Highland Community College, "Collage Concert" features Highland Chorale, Chamber Singers, Royal Scots, Concert Band, HCC Children's Choir and Big Band, 7 p.m., Ferguson Fine Arts Theatre on Highland's campus, Freeport. Information or tickets: www.highland.edu or (815) 235-6127.

Juda Fire Department, Halloween Party, Juda Community Center. Third, fourth and fifth graders will go by bus at 6:30 p.m. to the Haunted Mill in Orangeville. Information: 934-5232.

Lena United Methodist Women, country breakfast buffet 8 to 11 a.m. and bazaar 8 a.m. to noon, Lena United Methodist Church, 118 W. Mason St., Lena.

Market on the Square, final market for the season, 7 a.m. to noon, south side of Monroe Square. Information: (608) 328-4023 or monroemainstreet@tds.net

McConnell UMC, Annual Fall Ham Supper, 4 to 8 p.m., 211 N. Hulbert Rd., McConnell.

Monroe Arts Center, performance by The Front Porch Boys, 7:30 p.m., MAC, Monroe. Information: 325-5700.

Orfordville Lutheran Church, annual Lutefisk Dinner, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 210 North Main Street, Orfordville.

Stephenson County Antique Engine Club, Train of Terror spooky train ride, 6 to 9 p.m., Silver Creek Depot, Walnut and Lamm Rd., Freeport. Information: (815) 235-2198.

Sunday, October 26

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Monroe Room, Monroe Clinic, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe.

Argyle Masonic Center, pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, fundraiser for scholarships, Argyle.

Badger State Archaeological Society of Wisconsin, North American Indian artifact display, paintings, prints, books, pottery, jewelry, rugs, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monticello School. Information: Bill Norton (608) 214-0858.

Freeport Masonic Temple, Oktoberfest, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., music, food, beverages, dance music by Zor Shrine Band, Freeport. Information: Dean White at (815) 233-0513.

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

Pecatonica Valley Antique Club, plowing day at Marion and June Pierce farm, 12737 Mount Pleasant Road, north of Darlington. Plowing starts in the early morning, potluck at noon. Horses or old tractor. Alternate date: Nov. 1. Information: 776-2591.

Turner Hall of Monroe, dance 'n'dine with Keith Zweifel Band, 2 to 6 p.m., Turner Hall.