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Community Calendar: June 12, 2018
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Tuesday, June 12

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Church, 506 12th Ave., Fellowship Hall, New Glarus.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Congregational United Church of Christ, 201 E. 23rd St., Brodhead. 

Al-Anon Support Group, 7:30 p.m., Monroe Clinic hospital building, first floor, Cardiac Rehab Conference Room.

Monroe TOPS Chapter 1453 meeting, 11 a.m., Monroe Methodist Church, 2227 4th St. Info: 608-325-9491.

Author Patricia McConnell: “The Education of Will,” 6:30 p.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.

Library Playdate, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library. Ages 6 and under with a caregiver.

4TEENS: Zumba, 3 p.m., Monroe Public Library. Grades 6-12.

Scrabble, 1 p.m., New Glarus Public Library, 319 2nd St.

Pinterest to Project, 1 p.m., New Glarus Public Library, 319 2nd St.

Argyle Quilters, 9 a.m., Argyle Lutheran Church. Open to the public.

Dinner and “A Little Golf,” 4 p.m., Swissland Miniature Golf Course, 700 Wisconsin 69, New Glarus. Dinner and a silent auction will follow beginning at 6:30 p.m. at New Glarus Hotel, 100 6th Ave. Contact Sue Wegman at 324-1264 or visit monroeclinic.org/dinnerandalittlegolf for registration.

Monroe Noon Optimists meeting, 6 p.m., Wisconsin Bank and Trust, 1717 10th St., Monroe. Open to the public.

NAMI Green County, 6:30 p.m., second-floor activities room, Aster Retirement Community, 616 8th Ave., Monroe. Support group for individuals with mental illness and/or their family members.


Wednesday, June 13

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St., Monroe.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Apple Grove Lutheran Church, 4501 Apple Grove Church Road, Argyle. 

Memory Cafe, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe. Social time for individuals with early stage dementia, Alzheimer’s or memory loss and their families and friends. Sponsored by ADRC.

Kids’ Nature Program: Welty Environmental Center, 4 p.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.

Music + Movement, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library. Ages 6 and under with a caregiver.

Library Lunchtime Book Club, 11 a.m., Monroe Public Library. Adults.

Whiz-Bang Wednesday, 2 p.m., Monroe Public Library. Grades 1-5.

Book Club Discussion, 7 p.m., New Glarus Public Library, 319 2nd St.

Children’s Storytime, 9:30 a.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany. Ages 5 and under.

Incredible Insects! 4 p.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany. Ages 4 and older.

Relay for Life Team Fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Papa Murphy’s, Monroe. Must mention St. John’s UCC for a percentage to go to the team.


Thursday, June 14

Alcoholics Anonymous, 10 a.m., United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St., Monroe.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., (Big Book), Congregational United Church of Christ, E. 201 23rd St., Brodhead.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., (Big Book Study), Grace United Methodist Church, 326 W. Pearl St., Belleville. 

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1724 14th St., Monroe.

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Monroe Bible Church, lower level room 102, 2613 8th Ave., Monroe. Use the west entrance. 

Monroe Morning Optimists, 6:30 a.m., Swiss Alps Restaurant, 804 4th Ave., Monroe. Meeting and program at 7 a.m. Speaker: Dan Rueckert. Topic: Brodhead Middle School trips to the District of Columbia.

Sing-along, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library. Ages 6 and under with a caregiver.

4TEENS: Musical Activities, 3 p.m., Monroe Public Library. Grades 6-12.

Free Play, 10:15 a.m., New Glarus Public Library, 319 2nd St.

Throwback Thursday Movie Event: “Mary Poppins,” 2 p.m., New Glarus Public Library, 319 2nd St.

Midsummer Eve Celebration, 6 p.m., home of Shari Novak. Potluck, music and bonfire. Sponsored by Monroe Sons of Norway Ostestaden Lodge. Bring a dish to pass, beverages and lawn chairs. Info: 325-2439.

Flag Disposal Ceremony, 5 p.m., American Legion Zilmer-Riley Post 84, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe. Public may bring flags for proper disposal. 


Friday, June 15

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Zwingli UCC, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello.

Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit 84, Friday night fish fry, beef stew over biscuits and pie, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe. Serving: Baked, breaded and beer-battered cod.

Monroe Balloon and Blues Festival, 6 p.m., Green County Fairgrounds, 2600 10th St., Monroe. Live bands in evening. Free; fee for parking on grounds. Balloon glow at dusk.

Green County Historical Society Museum, 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Free parking behind building.

Forte Friday live music, noon, Monroe Public Library.

Henry Vilas Zoo Animal Visit, 11 a.m., New Glarus Public Library, 319 2nd St.

“The Great War Comes to Wisconsin: Sacrifice, Patriotism and Free Speech in a Time of Crisis,” 6 p.m., upstairs community room, Argyle Public Library, 401 E. Milwaukee St.


Saturday, June 16

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2810 6th St., Monroe.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., St. Victor Church basement, Monroe. Open speaker meeting.

Monroe Balloon and Blues Festival, 6 a.m., Green County Fairgrounds, 2600 10th St., Monroe. Balloon launch again at 6 p.m. Live bands in evening. Free; fee for parking. Balloon glow at dusk.