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Community Calendar: April 7, 2011
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Thursday, April 7

Monroe Morning Optimists, 6:30 a.m., Swiss Alps. Paul Nelson/Oratorical Contest winners.

Albertson Memorial Library, 9:30 a.m., preschool story time. Theme: Weather.

Swiss Attic Questors, 9:30 a.m., Turner Hall, Monroe. Tom Mitchell speaker.

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

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

Juda Senior Lunch pot luck, noon, with a blood pressure screening.

Monroe Public Library, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Teen Advisory Board, (608) 328-7010.

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.

Black Hawk Parent's Club, meeting, 7:30 p.m., Gratiot Middle School library.

Monroe American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 84, meet at 7 p.m., Post Home. All members invited.

Passion Play of the village of Oberamergau, travelogue presentation by Richard and Sandy Horn, at 7:30 p.m., in the Grand Hall, Turner Hall, M

"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," production by Monroe Theatre Guild, 7:30 p.m., the MTG STAGE, 910 16th Ave., Monroe. Reserve tickets by calling (608) 325-1111 or e-mail at monroetheatre@tds.net.

Yester Year Auto Club, 7 p.m., First National Bank and Trust. Please bring finger food. Club will furnish coffee and lemonade. Booklet for 2011 will be handed out.

Friday, April 8

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

American Legion Post 84, Friday night fish fry, weekly special ham logs, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.

Monroe VFW Post 2312, 1428 17th St., Friday night fish fry includes salad bar , special is ham logs and cheese potatoes. Serving 5 to 8:30 p.m. (608) 325-3338. Music after dinner.

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

Senior Citizen Prom, hosted by the Brodhead High School Student Council, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Brodhead High School.

"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," by Monroe Theatre Guild, at 7:30 p.m., at MTG STAGE, 910 16th Avenue, Monroe. Reserve tickets by calling (608) 325-1111 or e-mail, monroetheatre@tds.net.

"The Boy Friend," musical production by Black Hawk High School, 7:30 p.m., South Wayne. Tickets sold at door: $5 students; $7 adults. For more information, call (608) 439-5371.

Saturday, April 9

Bake sale, Browntown Busy Beavers 4-H, 8:30 a.m. until baked goods are sold out, Woodford State Bank, Monroe.

Monroe Conference Women of the ELCA, spring gathering, program, 9 a.m., hosted by Wiota Lutheran Church. Registration starts at 8:15 a.m. Cost $5. Spring Salad Luncheon, noon, Wiota Lutheran Church, Wiota. Speaker, Sam Johnson, talk about trip to India.

Monroe Theatre Guild's acting class for kids, "From Page to Stage", 9 a.m. to noon. The class is for kids age 10 to 14.

Fundraiser for the Spooner children, bake sale, 10 a.m., Zumbathon, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., register by 11 a.m., at the Brodhead Middle School, Brodhead. $15 for participants and $5 for spectators. Donations of bake sale and silent auction items appreciated.

Thrivent Financial Highway Cleanup, meet at 10:30 a.m., Twining Park north-shelter, be assigned a highway section and pickup group. Bring your own gloves. Following lunch at Vince's Pizza, Monroe, will be paid for by the Thrivent Leadership Board. Everyone welcome. For questions, contact Deb Heitkamp at (608) 214-4292.

"All Shook Up," fundraiser, 1 to 4 p.m., Flannery's, New Glarus. Proceeds to benefit the Wisconsin Parkinson Association. Tony Rocker, Elvis tribute artist, performing. Tickets $15, at the door $20. For tickets call (608) 214-1515.

Lena United Methodist Church Roast Beef Supper, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., buffet style, roast beef, mashed potatoes, and gravy, corn, cole slaw, rolls, pie and beverage. Adults $8 and children under 12 are $4. Carryouts and shut in delivery service. (815) 369-5291.

Monroe Arts Center, 7:30 p.m., Tom Chapin performance, tickets 325-5700.

"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" production by Monroe Theatre Guild, at 2 p.m., kids day. Ticket price includes an ice cream cake party after the show, sponsored by Dairy Queen. At MTG STAGE, 910 16th Ave. in Monroe. Reserve tickets by calling (608) 325-1111 or e-mail at monroetheatre@tds.net.

"The Boy Friend," musical production by Black Hawk High School, 7:30 p.m., South Wayne. Tickets sold at door: $5 students; $7 adults. For more information, call (608) 439-5371.

Sunday, April 10

Benefit breakfast for Clay Spooner, 8 a.m. to noon, at Albany American Legion, Albany.

American Legion Post 84, breakfast buffet, 8 to noon, Monroe.

Wiota Firemen's Auxiliary card party, 1:30 p.m., at the Wiota Schoolhouse. Yass, Euchre and 500. Lunch and prizes. Any questions on the event, call Marcia, (608) 968-3408.

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

Democratic Party of Green County, monthly meeting, 6 p.m., at the Swiss Alps Restaurant, Monroe. Dinner (Dutch treat) and informal social time at 5 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church Bluegrass/Gospel Music, 7 p.m., Apple River, Ill.,

featuring Wendy Edgington and Ed Meyer.