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Community Calendar: Aug. 16, 2008
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Saturday, August 16

East Wiota Lutheran Church, annual candlelight cemetery service, 7:30 p.m. at the church on Wis. 79. Bring a lawn chair.

Schlittler-Speich reunion, Brodhead Northside Park, noon.

Green County Historical Museum, open 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe.

Janesville Noon Rotary, mud volleyball double elimination tournament, beginning at 8 a.m., UAW Local 95 grounds, 1795 LaFayette St., Janesville. Information: (608) 756-8204.

Lena Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., downtown Lena. Information: (815) 599-3524.

Main Street Market on the Square, 7 a.m. to noon, southside of the Courthouse, Monroe Square. Information: (608) 328-4023.

Monroe Arts Center, summer exhibition E. Townsend Mix, Architect of Distinction now on display through Aug. 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., MAC Frehner Gallery, Monroe. Information: 325-5700 or www.monroeartscenter.com

Monroe City Wide Garage Sales, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine, Monroe.

Orangeville Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Richland Creek Trailhead Shelter, High Street, Orangeville. Information: (815) 789-3113.

The Rafter's Restaurant and Catering, Lena Community Park District and Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation, "Pec" River Fest fundraiser, 11 a.m., Rafter's Restaurant, 9426 W. Wagner Road, Lena. Rain or shine.

Railroad Days, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, and Sunday, Aug. 17, Stonefield Historic Site, 12195 Hwy VV, Cassville, Wisc. 2009 National Hobo King will be attending. Contact: Phone: 608-725-5210;

Stateline Women's Connection, salad/dessert luncheon and style show, noon to 2 p.m., Peppercorn Banquets at Ludlow Mansion, 1421 Mansion Dr., Monroe. Reservations: (608) 966-3535 or e-mail: Doreen@tds.net.

Stonefield Historic Site, Railroad Days features exhibits by The Toy Train Barn, Argyle, and New Glarus Depot Heritage Society, plus hands-on displays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cassville. Information: (608) 725-5210 or stonefield.wisconsinhistory.org

Marshall Bluff Bowhunters 3-D Shoot, Aug.16-17, N7326 Marshall Bluff Road. Food & refreshments available all day. For more info contact Paul and Sue Rieder at 608/862-3992 or Dave and Wendy Tschudy at 608/325-2864.

Sunday, August 17

Albany Historical Society and the Gap Church Board, annual Hymn Sing, 4 p.m., Gap Church on Wis. 59 west of Albany. Information: Ruth Beckman 862-3423 or Peggy Wetter 862-1120.

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

Browntown Peace Church, pig roast from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church.

Calvary Chapel Church on the Hill, N3029 14th Ave., Monroe, second anniversary, 9:30 a.m. Faith, food and fellowship.

Green County Council, potluck at 6 p.m. at the Bank of Brodhead. Meat and beverages will be provided.

Green County Historical Museum, open 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe.

Jasper H. Ethridge family reunion, noon Sunday, Aug. 17 at the Belleville Community Park shelter house #1. Bring a dish to pass and table service.

Railroad Days, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, and Sunday, Aug. 17, Stonefield Historic Site, 12195 Hwy VV, Cassville, Wisc. 2009 National Hobo King will be attending. Contact Info: Phone: 608-725-5210

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

Yester-Year Car Club, meet at Dick's parking lot at 9:30 a.m. to leave by 9:45. The tour will be to Mineral Point with lunch at the Red Rooster.

Marshall Bluff Bowhunters 3-D Shoot, Aug.16-17, N7326 Marshall Bluff Road. Food & refreshments available all day. For more info contact Paul and Sue Rieder at 608/862-3992 or Dave and Wendy Tschudy at 608/325-2864.

Monday, August 18

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

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

Tuesday, August 19

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.

Green County Barbershop Chorus, rehearsal, 7:30 p.m., St. John's United Church of Christ, Monroe.

Monroe Clinic Cardiac Support Group, meeting and cholesterol presentation, 6:30 p.m., Monroe Clinic hospital building, Monroe Room, near the cafeteria, lobby level.

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.

Turner Hall of Monroe, Squeezebox Night, 6 to 9 p.m., Ratskeller Restaurant, Turner Hall. Information: (608) 325-3461 or www.TurnerHallofMonroe.org