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Community Calendar: April 17, 2013
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Wednesday, April 17

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.

Ivan Tait meeting, 6:30 p.m., Father's House Church, 216 W Mason St., Lena. Topic: Building orphanages in Guatemala and Kenya. Free event, free-will donation accepted. Info: (815) 990-0367.

National Library Week Scholastic Book Fair, 1 to 7 p.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.

DivorceCare, a weekly seminar and support group, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Hope Community Center, 2902 13th St., Monroe. Info: 608-325-6360.

Green County Historical Society meeting, 6:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library. National Historic Cheesemaking Center presentation by Donna Douglas and Mary Ann Hanna. Open to the public. Info: Christie Strait, 608-328-4301.

Spaghetti dinner, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Hilltop Community Church, 101 S. Jackson St., Albany. Prices: $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 5 to 12, and children under 5 are free. Proceeds will go toward new parsonage windows. Meal is prepared by Gabriella's.



Thursday, April 18

Celebrate Recovery, 12-step Christ-centered recovery program, 6:30 p.m., Grace Church, 416 2nd St., New Glarus. All hurts, habits and hang-ups; everyone welcome. Info: 608-527-5664.

Stories and more, 10 a.m., Birthdays, Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.

National Library Week Scholastic Book Fair, 1 to 7 p.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.

Monroe Morning Optimist Club, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Swiss Alps restaurant, 804 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Guest speaker: Luke Buholzer, Klondike Cheese's new Greek Yogurt operation.

Darlington Garden Club meeting, 7 p.m., Talmer Bank, 15815 Wisconsin 81, Darlington. Presenter: Connie Ubersox. Hostess: Carol Kranz. Open to the public.



Friday, April 19

Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit No. 84 Friday night fish fry with stuffed pork chops and pie night, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.

Preschool story time, space, 9:30 a.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany. Info: 608-862-3491.

National Library Week Scholastic Book Fair, 1 to 7 p.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.

Earth Day Celebration for Lafayette County youth, hosted by Natural Resources Conservation Service, 9:30 a.m. to 2:46 p.m., Woodford Park, Darlington. Info: 608-776-4028 ext. 3.

Bake sale to benefit Spencer Volden, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until sold out, Wisconsin Bank and Trust lobby.



Saturday, April 20

Market on the Square, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Masonic Temple, 1613 1/2 10th St., Monroe.

National Library Week Scholastic Book Fair, 9 a.m. to noon, Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.

Kalberwurst Supper, 4:30 to 8 p.m., Zwingli United Church of Christ, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello. Open to the public. Menu: kalberwurst (veal sausage), ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, copper penny carrots, applesauce, Swiss bread, cookies and bars. Carryouts are available. Cost: $12 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 10, and free for children 4 and under. For carryout, call 608-938-4369. Silent auction available.

Wisconsin Singers performance, 7 p.m., Monroe High School Performing Arts Center. Proceeds to help fund Family Promise of Green County.

Yellowstone Lake State Park Earth Day event, 9 a.m., Blanchardville. Info: 608-523-4427.

Eighth annual Darlington Idol and Junior Idol, hosted by Darlington Canoe Festival, Bridges Restaurant and Banquet. Doors will at 6 p.m., entertainment at 6:30 p.m., performances start at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $8. Proceeds benefit the canoe festival's firework show. Info: Mary Ellen Jacobson at 608-574-7348.

"Cinderella" puppet performance, 1:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe. Free, open to the public. Info: 608-328-7026 or www.monroepubliclibrary org.

Spring salad luncheon, hosted by women of Wiota Lutheran Church. Doors open at 11 a.m., programs begin at 11:30 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. Program and dessert will follow. Cost: $7 per person. Info: 608-922-6618.

Courthaus Quilters quilt show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monroe High School. Cost: $5 or $4 with non-perishable item donated to the Green County Food Pantry.