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Community Calendar: Aug. 10, 2013
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Saturday, August 10

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

Market on the Square, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown Monroe.

Cream puffs and master grilled cheese sandwiches served by the National Historic Cheesemaking Center and Boy Scout Troop 180, Farmers Market on the north side the Square, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through October.

Green County Historical Museum open, 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Info: Christie Strait, 608-328-4301.

"Thoroughly Modern Millie" presented by Darlington Children's Theatre, 7 p.m., Darlington High School, 11838 Center Hill Road, Darlington. Tickets are $6 at the door.

Winslow Historical Society Museum antique show, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., property next to the museum, 600 Bridge St., Winslow. Rain date: Sunday, Aug. 11. Info: 815-541-2573 or 815-266-9459.

Embracing Forgiveness workshop, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Great Plains Zen Center, W7762 Falk Road, Monroe. Suggested donation: $20 or $10 for students and seniors, includes a vegetarian lunch. Info: gpzc@greatplainszen.org or 608-325-6248.

Covered Bridge Days, Brodhead. Info: www.brodheadchamber.org or 608-897-8411. 150th anniversary of The Mill Race.

National Historic Cheesemaking Center Concession Trailer at Brodhead's Covered Bridge Days, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cream puffs and master grilled cheese sandwiches available. Located at the American Legion Ball Park.

Third annual Wildflower Art Festival, part of the Brodhead Chamber's annual Covered Bridge Days, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Veteran's Park, located next to the depot museum.

Albany community garage sales, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., American Legion, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.

Cupcake & Lemonade Stand for a Cause, 9 a.m. to noon, house of Christina Foley, 217 11th Ave., Monroe. Proceeds go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Green County. Will have about 100 cupcakes to sell with lemonade.

Women of Wiota Lutheran Church summer Bible study retreat, Wiota Church. WELCA meeting at 9 a.m., Bible study from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Theme: "All who Hunger, Gather Gladly." Bring own lunch and an item for the food pantry. Beverages will be furnished.



Sunday, August 11

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

Music In the Park featuring "Just For Kicks," hosted by Lena Community Park District, 6 p.m., Lions Park, Lena, Ill. In case of rain, event will be held at St. John's Church.

Green County Historical Museum open, 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Info: Christie Strait, 608-328-4301.

"Thoroughly Modern Millie" presented by Darlington Children's Theatre, 2 p.m., Darlington High School, 11838 Center Hill Road, Darlington. Tickets are $6 at the door.

Pickett reunion, noon, Blackhawk Memorial Park, Woodford. Bring dishes to pass and own table service and drink. Theme: Musical. Bring an instrument you play; bring fishpole or games to play.

Zeke and Anita Kunkle performance, 9:30 a.m., Oakley Union United Methodist Church, W2388 Gerber Road, Juda. A potluck lunch to follow; bring a dish to pass.

Gospel Music Night featuring Red Bird Country, 7 to 8:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 210 W. Baldwin St., Apple River, Ill. Open to the public. Info: Contact Terry or Nancy Ingram, 815-594-2592.

Green County Democrats and Progressives monthly meeting, Vince's Restaurant and Pizzeria, 619 4th Ave., Monroe. Social time and a meal/snack (Dutch treat), 5 p.m.; meeting, 6 p.m. Guest speaker: Kathy Utley, Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin's Women's Caucus. Open to the public.

Covered Bridge Days, Brodhead. Info: www.brodheadchamber.org or 608-897-8411. 150th anniversary of The Mill Race.

National Historic Cheesemaking Center concession trailer at Brodhead's Covered Bridge Days, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cream puffs and master grilled cheese sandwiches available. Located at the American Legion Ball Park.

Second Sunday buffet breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, American Legion, 1627 12th St., Monroe. Menu: pancakes, French toast, fried and scrambled eggs, hash browns, ham, sausage, muffins, biscuits and gravy, juices, fruit cups and assorted sweets. Prices: $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 3 through 10 and children under 3 are free.

Rummage sale, 8 a.m. to noon, American Legion, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.

11th annual Steak Fry and Sweet Corn Boil, hosted by Woodford Fire and EMS Department, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., firehouse, 10710 Main St., Woodford. Menu: Ribeye steak, sweet corn, potatoes, baked beans, dessert and beverage. Cost: $13 for full meal and $6.50 for half a meal. Carry-outs available. Proceeds go toward the purchase of supplies for training and fire equipment.

Ellefson family reunion, 12:30 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 1025 15th Ave., Monroe. Bring a main dish and dessert to pass. Coffee, juice and silverware provided.

Albert and Anna Blumer-Zimmerman senior reunion, noon, Apparitions Clubhouse, Monticello. Bring food to share, coffee and punch serviced.



Monday, August 12

Baby and Toddler, 10 a.m., "Clap Your Hand, Stomp Your Feet," Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.

New Glarus community blood drive, sponsored by Swiss UCC, 12:45 to 6 p.m., New Glarus Bible Church, 207 6th St., New Glarus.

Lunch Bunch meeting, noon to 1 p.m., Lafayette County Courthouse, Darlington. Topic: "Food and Water Contamination" by Troy Moris Sanitarian, environmental health consultant for Lafayette County. Free, open to the public. Bring own lunch.



Tuesday, August 13

Immunization clinic, sponsored by Green County Health Department, 3 to 5 p.m., Green County Health Department, N3150 Wisconsin 81, Monroe. Info or to make appointments: 608-328-9390.

Monroe Noon Optimists meeting, noon, Swiss Alps Restaurant. Guess speaker: Deb DelForge, Fowler Dental Clinic, topic: History and plans for the future. Open to the public. Info: 608-325-2985.

Adult Book Club discussion, "Sarah's Key" by Tatiana de Rosnay, 7 p.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.

Monroe Clinic Diabetes Support Group meeting, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., second floor cafe conference room at the hospital, Monroe. Topic: "Put Your Best Foot Forward: Skin Care For Your Feet," presented by Cynthia Hromadka, BSN, RN, WCC. Info: 608-324-2166.