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Community Calendar: April 25, 2013
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Thursday, April 25

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

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.

Anne Greenwood Brown author of "Lies Beneath" book signing, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library.

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

Purchase for Paws garage and bake sale, benefiting Green County Humane Society, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monroe Auto Sales, 101 W. 8th St., Monroe. Info: 608-325-9402.

Monroe Morning Optimist Club, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Swiss Alps restaurant, 804 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Guest speaker: Dawn Meier, volunteering at the Monroe Clinic.

Monticello Area Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m., Zwingli United Church, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello. Guest speaker: Michael Aquino, Monticello, presenting a PowerPoint program on the Nevin State Fish Hatchery, the DNR of Wisconsin.



Friday, April 26

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

Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit No. 84 Friday night fish fry with sirloin tips with noodles, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.

Purchase for Paws garage and bake sale, benefiting Green County Humane Society, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monroe Auto Sales, 101 W. 8th St., Monroe. Info: 608-325-9402.

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

Free electronics recycling event, hosted by Woodford State Bank, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., former Walmart parking lot. Supports Green County Habitat for Humanity and the Green County Humane Society. Info: Nikki Matley at 608-329-2071.

Free paper shredding, 9 a.m. to noon, First National Bank and Trust Company, Monroe. Office Pro will be on hand to ensure secure destruction of paper documents containing personal information.



Saturday, April 27

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., 1623 22 1/2 Ave., Monroe.

Purchase for Paws garage and bake sale, benefiting Green County Humane Society, 8 a.m. to noon, Monroe Auto Sales, 101 W. 8th St., Monroe. Info: 608-325-9402.

Orangeville Community Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 372, 1060 E. Rock Grove Road, Orangeville. Info or appointment: 815-291-4100. Requirements: 17-years-old, or 16-years-old with parental consent, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health.

ReVue talent show, hosted by Monroe High School Student Senate, 7 p.m., Monroe High School Performing Arts Center. Cost: $5.

Green County's Medication Spring Round-up, sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Green County Highway Garage, 2813 6th St., Monroe, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Brodhead Police Department, 1004 W. Exchange St., Brodhead, 8 to 11 a.m.; and Monticello Recycling Center, 118 E. Coates Ave., Monticello, 9 to 11 a.m. Info: 608-328-9390.

Free electronics recycling event, hosted by Woodford State Bank, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., former Walmart parking lot. Supports Green County Habitat for Humanity and the Green County Humane Society. Info: Nikki Matley at 608-329-2071.

Orangeville Community Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 372, 1060 E. Rock Grove Road., Orangeville. Eligibility: 17 years old or 16 years old with parental consent, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health.

An evening of Flippo, a game with lots of prizes, hosted by Green County Recreation Program, from 6 to 8 p.m., Hope Community Center, 2902 13th St., Monroe. Info: Anna Anderson, Green County Recreation coordinator, 608-293-1079.

Junior Optimist car wash, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Green County YMCA.



Sunday, April 28

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

Loaves and Fishes Community Meal, sponsored by Colony Brands, 4 to 6 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, Monroe. Open to the public, free. Harvest Ninja will launch during the meal. Info on Harvest Ninja: harvestninja.wordpress.com or 608-329-7056.

"October Baby" movie, 6 p.m., Grace Free Methodist Church, 205 E. Main St., McConnell, Ill. Free admission, donations of diapers for the Freeport Pregnancy Center will be accepted. Info: 815-868-9213.