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Community Calendar: April 29-May 5, 2008
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TUESDAY, APRIL 29

• Abraham Lincoln Accelerated Learning Academy, fourth and fifth grade spring concert, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monroe High School Performing Arts Center.

• Albertson Memorial Library, preschool storytime for ages 1-4, 9:30 a.m., 200 N. Water St., Albany.

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

• Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Congregational United Church of Christ, E 201 23rd St., Brodhead.

• Al-Anon Serenity Group, meeting, 7:30 p.m., Monroe Room at Monroe Clinic.

• Lafayette County Health Department, lead screening, 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m., Darlington. Appointments and information: (608) 776-4895.

• Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Monroe Chapter 1453, weigh-in 11 to 11:15 a.m., meeting 11:15 a.m. to noon, St. Clare Friedensheim, 2003 4th St., Monroe. Information: 325-9223 or 426-1939.

• Green County Humane Society, drop off items for spring garage sale, noon to 5 p.m., Monroe Auto Sales, 101 W. 8th St., Monroe.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30

• Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Monroe location changes weekly. Call (608) 325-5527 for meeting location (Big Book and discussion).

• Blackhawk Technical College, free application for federal student aid completion workshop for the 2008-09 school year, 3 to 4 p.m., Blackhawk Technical College Monroe campus, room 301, Monroe. Information: (608) 757-7664.

• Bowl for Kids Sake, bowling at Cardinal Lanes and Leisure Lanes. Register a team (608) 325-7855.

• Helen Forbeck of Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin's staff, office hours, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Village Hall, 102 N. Rutland Ave., Brooklyn. Information: Beloit office (608) 362-2800 or Madison office (608) 258-9800.

• Green County Humane Society, drop off items for spring garage sale, noon to 5 p.m., Monroe Auto Sales, 101 W. 8th St., Monroe.

• Lafayette County Hospice, Grief Support Group sessions, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Redbird Lounge at the Darlington United Methodist Church, entrance on Washington Street, Darlington. Information: (608) 776-4895.

• Monticello Public Library, story time for ages 3 to 5, 10 to 10:30 a.m.; 512 E. Lake Ave., Monticello. Information: 938-4011.

• Young Professionals of Green County, recognition and networking event, 7 p.m., Chalet Landhaus, New Glarus. RSVP to YPofGC@yahoo.com or call Tory Tullis-Zettle at (608) 324-4795.

THURSDAY, MAY 1

• Alcoholics Anonymous, early bird meeting, 10 a.m., Crossroads Community Church, Monroe, 2003 10th St., Monroe.

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

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

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

• Green County Humane Society, spring garage and bake sale, noon to 5 p.m., Monroe Auto Sales, 101 W. 8th St., Monroe.

• Green County Humane Society, annual meeting and silent auction, 6 p.m., Peppercorn at Ludlow Mansion, Monroe. Information: 328-4420.

• Kiwanis Club, meeting, noon, World Buffet, 145 71/2 St., Monroe.

• McConnell United Methodist Church, Mother-Daughter-Sister, Friend banquet potluck, 6:30 p.m., 211 N. Hulbert Rd., McConnell.

• Monroe American Legion Auxiliary Unit 84, election of officers and memorial service for deceased members, 7 p.m., Post Home, 1625 12th Ave., Monroe.

• Monroe Bible Church, National Day of Prayer prayer breakfast, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Nehemiah Center, upper level of Monroe Bible Church, Monroe.

• Monroe High School's Jazz Workshop and Jazz Ensemble, big band jazz and swing concert, 8:07 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Monroe High School.

• Stuessy-Kuenzi American Legion Auxiliary, 7 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, New Glarus.

• Swiss Attic Fanciers Quester Club, meet for coffee and business meeting in the lounge prior to touring medical wing, 9:30 a.m., Blackhawk Technical College, Monroe. Park by flag pole by the main entrance.

• Green County Humane Society, spring garage and bake sale, noon to 5 p.m., Monroe Auto Sales, 101 W. 8th St., Monroe.



FRIDAY, MAY 2

• American Legion Post 84, Friday night fish fry with weekly special pork and kraut, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe. Call 325-4244 after 3 p.m. for banquet and meeting facility reservations.

• Church Women United of Green County, May Friendship Day celebration, 1:30 p.m., Union Presbyterian Church, 2707 5th St., Monroe. Information: Wilma Scott (608) 966-3337.

• Green County Humane Society, spring garage and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monroe Auto Sales, 101 W. 8th St., Monroe.

SATURDAY, MAY 3

• Dr. Sharata/Advanced Dermatology, free cancer screening, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1123 16th Ave., Monroe.

• Bethel Hawthorne Cemetery, clean up day, 9 a.m., at the cemetery. Lot owners encouraged to attend. Rain date, May 10.

• Brodhead High School Show Choir "Guys and Dolls", Brodhead Middle School "Choral Cardinals" and Univeristy of Wisconsin's Wisconsin Singers, pasta performance, 5 p.m., Brodhead High School. Tickets 897-2155, ext. 111 or Brodhead High School or Pinnow Pharmacy.

• Computer Heroes and Resource Solutions, computer and electronics recycling day, 8 a.m. to noon, at Computer Heroes, 132 W. 6th St., Monroe. Information: Josh (608) 329-4300 or (608) 244-5451 or www.recyclethatstuff.com

• Green County Fair 4-H and FFA sheep and goat identification, 10 a.m. to noon, Green County Fairgrounds, south end of Barn 7, Monroe. Also regional weigh-in for state fair lambs, 9 to 11 a.m. Information: (608) 328-9440.

• Green County Genealogical Society, 10 a.m. program by Bobbette Traul on "The History of Aprons," Monroe Public Library, Monroe.

• Green County Humane Society, spring garage and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monroe Auto Sales, 101 W. 8th St., Monroe.

• Green County Master Gardeners, plant sale, 9 a.m. to noon, auditorium, Government Services Building, Pleasant View Complex, Monroe.

• Mighty Richland Players, performance of "Radio Gals", 2 p.m., Masonic Temple, Freeport. Ticket information: (815) 819-1310 or (815) 233-0513.

• Monroe High School prom, doors open at 8 p.m., coronation at 8:30 p.m. followed by grand march and dance, gymnasium.

• Monroe spring city wide garage sales, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine, entire city of Monroe.

• Noon Optimist and Green County Family YMCA, Tri-Star soccer skills days, 9 to 11:30 a.m., YMCA, Monroe. Information: 329-4204.

• South Central Wisconsin Master Gardeners Association volunteers, annual plant sale, 9 a.m. to noon, auditorium, Government Services Building, Pleasant View Complex, Monroe.

• St. Joseph CCW, Argyle, meeting, 9:30 a.m., Dowling Hall.

• Warren Woman's Club, spring high tea, 2 p.m., Warren Community House, 110 W. Main St., Warren. Information and reservations: (815) 745-3443.

• Wiota Firemen's Auxiliary, annual nighttime card party, 7 p.m., Wiota Schoolhouse.

• Yellowstone Flint & Cap Club Inc., Bloody Lake Rendezvous, open to public 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Black Hawk Memorial County Park. Information: (608) 744-2948 or (608) 329-4117 or www.YFC-BloodyLake.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 4

• Albany United Methodist Church, musical quartet "4 His Praise" leading 7:45 a.m. and 10 a.m. worship services, at the church, 105 S. Mill St., Albany.

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

• Rudy Burkhalter Memorial Accordion Jamboree, 1 to 5 p.m., Performing Arts Center of the Oregon High School, 456 N. Perry Parkway, Oregon. Doors open at noon.

• Mighty Richland Players, performance of "Radio Gals", 2 p.m., Masonic Temple, Freeport. Ticket information: (815) 819-1310 or (815) 233-0513.

• Monroe Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2312, V.F.W. Teener Baseball breakfast buffet, 8 a.m. to noon, Monroe V.F.W. Club, 1428 17th St., Monroe. Proceeds benefit Monroe baseball.

• Moose Lodge and Family Center, benefit breakfast for Ken Canon, 8 a.m. to noon, 639 3rd Ave., Monroe. Mr. Canon has pancreatic cancer and no health insurance.

• Pecatonica Valley Antique Club, plowing day, 10:30 a.m., at Dennis Sauer's, 12407 Lane Road, Darlington. Information: (608) 776-4335.

• St. Victor's Peace and Justice Committee, presentation by Father David Wanish and Mary Goonan, experiences in El Paso, Texas and Juarez, Mexico, re: current immigration issues, 2 p.m., Nilles Hall, St. Victor Church, Monroe.

• Turner Hall of Monroe, dance 'n'dine with Keith Zweifel Band, 2 to 6 p.m., Turner Hall. Information: (608) 325-3461 or www.TurnerHallofMonroe.org

• Yellowstone Flint & Cap Club Inc., Bloody Lake Rendezvous, open to public 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Black Hawk Memorial County Park. Information: (608) 744-2948 or (608) 329-4117 or www.YFC-BloodyLake.com.

MONDAY, MAY 5

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

• City of Monroe, Spring Cleanup Days this week, for residents south of 13th Street, Monroe. Information (608) 329-2490.

• German Interest Group, 7 p.m., Arlene Brackensick presents "Travels Through Germany," St. Marks Lutheran Church, 2921 Mt. Zion Ave., Janesville. Information: (608) 876-6892.

• Green County Area Entrepreneurs and Inventors Club, presentation by David Vobora on Business Planning for People Who Hate Numbers: 10 questions for every business owner," 6:30 p.m., Monroe Clinic hospital's New glarus Room, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe.

• Monroe Arts Center's, 2008 A Taste of Spring Arts in Bloom fundraiser, 6 to 9 p.m., Ludlow Mansion, Monroe. Information: (608) 325-5700 or www.monroeartscenter.com

• Monroe Bible Church, Celebrate Recovery, 7 to 9 p.m., lower level of Monroe Bible Church.

• Monroe community Red Cross bloodmobile, 11:30 to 5:30 p.m., United Methodist Church of Monroe.

• Relay for Life committee of Green County, spaghetti supper fundraiser, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Monroe Moose Lodge, 603 3rd Ave., Monroe. Information: (608) 728-2980.