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Community Calendar: April 14, 2011
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Thursday, April 14

Albertson Memorial Library, Albany, 9:30 a.m., preschool story time, cats and dogs theme.

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, Belleville.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., St. John's Church, 1724 14th St., Monroe.

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

Darlington Garden Club, 7 p.m., home of Betty Johnson, Darlington.

Jane Addams Chapter of American Business Women's Association, meeting, networking at 6 p.m., Season's, Freeport, Ill.

Monroe Morning Optimists, 6:30 a.m., Swiss Alps. Speaker Kevin Monahan, Orchid.

Monroe Public Library, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Manga workshop, sixth to 12th grade, 328-7010.

Monroe Sons of Norway Ostestaden Lodge, meeting, 6:30 p.m., for coffee and a light lunch, meeting at 7 p.m., at the former Resurrection Lutheran Church, Monroe. The program by foreign exchange student, Haily Johannesen, from Bergen, Norway.

Monroe Public Library, preschool time, 10 a.m., 3 to 6 years, story and activities with books, rhymes, and fun.

Friday, April 15

Albany Middle School, 1 and 7 p.m., "The Wizard of Oz," Albany Elementary Gym.

American Legion Post 84, Friday night fish fry with weekly special, baked chicken and dressing and pie night, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.

Annual Spring Carnival, 5 to 8 p.m., Albrecht Elementary School, Brodhead. Donations accepted.

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

Monroe VFW Post 2312, 1428 17th St., Enjoy Friday night fish fry includes salad bar. Serving 5 to 8:30 p.m. (608) 325-3338.

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., 2003 10th St., Faith Baptist Church

Saturday, April 16

Monroe Theatre Guild, "Reader's Theatre Adventure," 9 a.m. to noon for ages 7 to 9, and 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 10 to 14. Information: monroetheatre.com or (6080 325-1111.

Green County Humane Society, benefit, 2 p.m. to midnight, Horseshoe Saloon, Monroe. Door prizes. Free beer and food and live music. Cost $5.

Annual Kalberwurst Dinner, 4:30 to 8 p.m., Kalberwurst (veal sausage), ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, copper penny carrots, applesauce, Swiss bread, cookies and bars. Carryouts available. Cost $12 for adults, $5 for ages 5 to 10, free for age 4 and under. Silent basket auction open for bidding and talent challenge items offered for sale. Zwingli U.C.C., Monticello, (608) 938-4369.

Pilgrims Covenant Church, annual spring conference, 9:45 a.m., community center, Juda.

Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area, work day, 10 a.m. to noon. Info call 966-3516.

Jordan Lutheran Church women, bake sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Woodford State Bank. Pies, rolls, lefse, cookies, candies, Norwegian goodies.

Hair Cut-A-Thon, benefit for St. Jude Children's Hospital, LG&D Salon, Brodhead. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointment needed.



Sunday, April 17

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

Juda-Zion and Oakley Union Methodist Churches, presentation of "I Am the Vine," 2 p.m. Open to the public; free-will offering accepted.

Monroe Youth Hockey Association's Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet, 4 p.m., Ludlow Mansion in Monroe. Open to the public.