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Community Calendar: April 28, 2016
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Thursday, April 28

Morning Optimist Club, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Monroe Country Club, 2205 21st St., Monroe. Visitors welcome. Speaker: Gabriella Breadon and Optimist Kids.

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 Church, 1724 14th St., Monroe.

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

Words + Wonder, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library, for children 3-6 years, with a caregiver.

Poetry Slam, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, grades 6-12.

Family Fiesta, 6 p.m., Monroe Public Library, for kids and families.

"Helping Others!" 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Johnson Public Library, Darlington. Learn ways to share money with those less fortunate. Stop in anytime. Part of Lafayette County's "Money Smart Month."

Green County Master Gardeners monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Green County Justice Center multipurpose rooms, Monroe. Speaker: Master Gardener Mary Nelson, topic: "Our Changing Weather and Climate in the Great Lakes Region."

Monticello Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m., the lounge at Zwingli UCC, Monticello. Speaker: Kim Tschudy, topic: "Ghost Towns of Southern Wisconsin." Free and open to the public.

Country Church Rummage/Tent/Yard Sale, 1 to 6 p.m., Clarno Zion United Methodist Church, W5292 County P, Monroe. Bake sale and lunch stand.

Purchase for Paws Garage and Bake Sale, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1235 31st Ave., Monroe. Benefits the Green County Humane Society.



Friday, April 29

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

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

Preschool Story Time, 10:15 a.m., New Glarus Public Library, 319 2nd St., New Glarus.

"Helping Others!" 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Johnson Public Library, Darlington. Learn ways to share money with those less fortunate. Stop in anytime. Part of Lafayette County's "Money Smart Month."

Country Church Rummage/Tent/Yard Sale, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Clarno Zion United Methodist Church, W5292 County P, Monroe. Bake sale and lunch stand.

Cecil Jones VFW Auxiliary Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Woodford State Bank, Monroe. Fundraiser for local veterans, active duty military and their families.

Purchase for Paws Garage Sale, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1235 31st Ave., Monroe. Benefits the Green County Humane Society.

Opening Art Reception, 5 to 7 p.m., Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe. "Painting in Paper," paper collage artwork by Jean Sandrock; Wisconsin Regional Art Program exhibit/competition. On display through June 24.



Saturday, April 30

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

Alcoholics Anonymous/Alanon, 6:30 p.m., Blanchardville Lutheran Church, 305 Madison St., Blanchardville. Open discussion. Entrance is located on west side.

Country Church Rummage/Tent/Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Clarno Zion United Methodist Church, W5292 County P, Monroe. Bake sale and lunch stand.

Cecil Jones VFW Auxiliary Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Woodford State Bank, Monroe. Fundraiser for local veterans, active duty military and their families.

Box of Balloons Volunteer Appreciation and Supply Drive, 10 a.m. to noon, Green County YMCA, Monroe. Bring birthday supplies to donate; snacks provided. Info: Amanda Hirsch at 608-214-3722 or boxofballoons.monroe@gmail.com. All ages welcome.

Purchase for Paws Garage Sale, 8 a.m. to noon, 1235 31st Ave., Monroe. Benefits the Green County Humane Society.



Sunday, May 1

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., St. John's UCC, 1724 14th St., Monroe.

Tour the Farm Day, 1 to 4 p.m., Scotch Hill Farm, 910 Scotch Hill Road, 3 miles northeast of Brodhead. Jams, canned goods, maple syrup, meats, wool, eggs, spring greens, milk soap, beaded jewelry and alpaca products for sale; demonstrations; ploughman's lunch and maypole. Free, but donations accepted. Info: Dela Ends at dela@scotchhillfarm.com or 608-897-4288.

Wiota Fireman's Auxiliary Card Party, 1 p.m., Wiota school. Euchre, Yass, 500. Refreshments and prizes. Cost: $3.

Fat Cat Coffee Works Fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 606 Railroad St., New Glarus. Fat Cat will donate a portion of its sales to the New Glarus Public Library new library building fund.