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Calendar: Sept. 4, 2008
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Thursday, September 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.

Monroe American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 84, meeting and initiation of new members, 7 p.m., Post Home, 1625 12th Ave., Monroe.

Monroe Arts Center, opening reception for Dennis Dalton's re-photography exhibit along with submissions for Sesquicentennial photo contest, 5 to 7 p.m.; Artist Gallery Talk from 5 to 5:30 p.m., MAC Frehner Gallery.

Monroe Masonic Lodge, meet with Dr. John Wilke, Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin, 6:30 p.m., 1613 10th St., Monroe. All masons invited, lunch to follow.

Monroe Swiss Attic Questers, meet 9:30 a.m. for coffee hour and business meeting at home of Helen Johnson, 901 2nd St.; 11 a.m. tour of Green County Historical Museum, viewing wedding dress exhibit, Monroe. Information: (608) 325-5554.

Winneshiek Players, performance of Mrs. Lincoln, 7:30 p.m., Winneshiek Theater, Freeport. Information and tickets: (815) 232-7023 or e-mail: tickets@wplay.org.

Friday, September 5

American Legion Post 84, Friday night fish fry with weekly special chicken and dumplings, 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.

Monroe Youth Hockey, rummage sale, 4 to 8 p.m., StateLine Ice and Community Expo, 4th Avenue West, Monroe.

Renaissance Gathering of Rogues and Ruffians, featuring Eclectic Rogues adaptation of Hamlet, 6 to 10 p.m., performance at 7:30 p.m., at Piazza, W5549 Center Road, 2.5 miles north of Monroe. Information: 325-5268.

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.

Winneshiek Players, performance of Mrs. Lincoln, 7:30 p.m., Winneshiek Theater, Freeport. Information and tickets: (815) 232-7023 or e-mail: tickets@wplay.org.

Saturday, September 6

Gratiot Evangelical Free Church, annual Missions Conference: 7:30 a.m. Men's breakfast; 12:30 p.m. women's luncheon; 12:30 p.m. youth event for junior and high school kids; 7:30 p.m. slide presentations; at the church.

Green County Genealogical Society, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library upper level. Linda Schiesser and Donna Kjendlie will present A Genealogical Display and Writing a Query.

Green County Historical Museum, open 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe.

The MERIT Center, motorcycle ride and family fun day, registration 9 to 10:30 a.m., ride starts at 11 a.m. and returns at 3 p.m., Kutter Harley-Davidson, Monroe.

Monroe Youth Hockey, rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., StateLine Ice and Community Expo, 4th Avenue West, Monroe.

Our Savior's Lutheran Church, community pig roast, 11 a.m. to ??, South Wayne Shelter House. Serving food in church fellowship hall, dining inside or shelter house. Carry-outs available.

Tri-County ATV Club Annual Fall Raffle, 9 p.m., Nixon House, Gratiot. For additional information or to purchase raffle tickets, call 608-778-5591.

Winneshiek Players, performance of Mrs. Lincoln, 7:30 p.m., Winneshiek Theater, Freeport. Information and tickets: (815) 232-7023 or e-mail: tickets@wplay.org.

Sunday, September 7

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

Gratiot Evangelical Free Church, Annual Missions Conference, 9:30 a.m. panel discussion; 10:30 a.m. ministry in Papau and Pastor Alex, morning message; at the church.

Green County Historical Museum, open 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe.

Juda Zion United Methodist Church, rally day for the Sunday school classes, 9:30 a.m., at the church. Classes for all ages.

Monroe United Methodist Church, Sunday School kick-off and family festival, 9:15 a.m. including meet the teachers, worship service at 10:45 a.m., family picnic at noon, games for kids and adults, Monroe United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St., Monroe. Information (608) 325-6700.

Turner Hall of Monroe, dance 'n'dine with Bob Klinger Band, 2 to 6 p.m., Turner Hall. Information: (608) 325-3461 or TurnerHallofMonroe.org