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Community Calendar: Aug. 1, 2012
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Wednesday, August 1

Monticello Business and Professional Association of Monticello meeting, noon, Monticello Community Center, 316 E. Coates Ave., Monticello.

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.

Annual Ice Cream Social, Albany United Methodist Church, 4:30 to 7 p.m., 105 S. Mill St., Albany. Menu: barbecue, hot dogs, potato salad, chips, baked beans, pie, ice cream, lemonade, milk and coffee. Proceeds will go to the AUMC Building Fund.

National Historic Cheesemaking Center monthly meeting, 5 p.m., Turner Hall, 1217 17th Ave., Monroe. All members and volunteers are urged to attend.

Thursday, August 2

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.

Life Line Screening, hosted by Grace Lutheran Church, 1025 15th Ave., Monroe. Info or to make an appointment, call (877) 237-1287 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com.

Juda Senior Citizen's Luncheon, noon, Juda Community Center. Cards and dominos played. Info: Roger Buholzer, (608) 934-5210.

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

Friday, August 3

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

Second annual Tyler Pierce Memorial Tournament, Juda Community Park. Tournament includes men's and coed softball, volleyball or bags. Info: email janna.merritt18@gmail.com.

43rd annual Threshing and Antique show, sponsored by Stephenson County Antique Engine Club, gates opening at 7 a.m., Stephenson County Fairgrounds and the Silver Creek Museum Campus, 2954 S. Walnut St., Freeport. Info: thefreeportshow.com.

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

Listening session for Matt Silverman, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress, 11 a.m., Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe.

Outdoor movie night, "Outlaw Trail," dusk, Hope Community Center, 2902 13th St., Monroe. Indoor if it rains. Popcorn and beverage will be served, bring own chair.

Saturday, August 4

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

Second annual Tyler Pierce Memorial Tournament, Juda Community Park. Tournament includes men's and coed softball, volleyball or bags. Info: email janna.merritt18@gmail.com.

One Achord concert, 7 to 8 p.m., Octagonal Shelter of Lake Montesian. A freewill offering will be accepted for the life and mission of Zwingli Church.

43rd annual Threshing and Antique show, sponsored by Stephenson County Antique Engine Club, gates opening at 7 a.m., Stephenson County Fairgrounds and the Silver Creek Museum Campus, 2954 S. Walnut St., Freeport. Info: thefreeportshow.com.

Durand High School Class of 1972 40th high school reunion, 4 to 8 p.m., Rock City Tap, 106 N. Main St., Rock City, Ill. Cash bar, order off menu. Info: email Cheryl Van Buskirk Maggio, maggiocheryl@yahoo.com.

Swiss Church Cemetery walking tour, 10 a.m., Swiss Historical Village cemetery, 612 7th Ave., New Glarus. Free tour, free-will donations accepted. Register: Swiss Church, (608) 527-2119 or visit www.swisschurch.org.

Tractor ride and dinner, hosted by Terry and Deb Price, 8641 N. Flansburg Road, McConnell, Ill. Tractor ride, 1 p.m. Dinner, 5:30 p.m. Meal cost: $10 per person. Proceeds benefit McConnell Area Historical Society and Museum. Info: contact Terry Price, (815) 275-5709.

Ninth annual JUST TRI Youth Triathlon, for kids ages 7 to 17. Register at the YMCA or online at www.greencountyymcayouthtriathlon.com.

Green County Genealogical Society, public program on arrowheads at 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library; business meeting preceeding program.