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Community Calendar: Aug. 23, 2012
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Thursday, August 23

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.

Monroe Morning Optimist Club, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Swiss Alps restaurant, 804 4th Ave. West. Guest speaker: A.J. Cifuentes, JOOI International President 2012-13.

Monticello Area Historical Society general meeting, 7 p.m., Zwingli United Church of Christ, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello. Guest speaker: Rick Maliszewski, Monroe, speaking on abstracting and the title business.

Friday, August 24

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

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

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

Southwest Wisconsin Small Business Development Center open, Black Hawk Technical College, 210 4th Ave., Monroe. Info or to schedule an appointment: call (608) 342-1038 or email swsbdc@uwplatt.edu.

Green County Historical Museum open, noon to 3 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Info: Matt Figi, (608) 325-6503 or Christie Strait, (608) 328-4301.

Monroe Booster Club tailgate party/membership drive, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., football field at the Monroe High School, 1600 26th St.

Saturday, August 25

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

Green County Historical Museum open, 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Info: Matt Figi, (608) 325-6503 or Christie Strait, (608) 328-4301.

Friends Of Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area 5K and 10K Trail Run, Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area, N2241 Cadiz Springs Road, Browntown. Check-in at 8:45 a.m., race at 10 a.m. Registration fee: $30. Funds go towards the purchase of new playground equipment. Info: call (608) 214-1716 or email info@cadizsprings.com. Register: www.active.com or www.cadizsprings.com.

18th annual Woodford Truck Show, hosted by Thompson Family Home, 7644 County M, Browntown. Truck registration, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chicken BBQ starting at 11 a.m. and Jim's Backyard BBQ serving at 3 p.m. Music: Greg Anderson Band, noon to 2 p.m.; Willie and Friends Music, 3 p.m.; and The Hammers Band, 8 p.m. Games and dunk tank by Black Hawk girls basketball team. Light show at dusk and truck show awards. Info: Bill Thompson, (608) 293-3390.

Sunday, August 26

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

Annual Jorgenson Family reunion, noon, Northeast Park, Monroe. Bring a dish to pass. Drinks, meat and table service provided.

Green County Historical Museum open, 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Info: Matt Figi, (608) 325-6503 or Christie Strait, (608) 328-4301.

Seffrood Family reunion, noon to 4 p.m., Gratiot Village Park, rain or shine. Bring a dish to share and a chair. Coffee, lemonade, and table service provided.

The Loaves and Fishes Community Meal, sponsored by Thrivent Financial, 4 to 6 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 1025 15th Ave., Monroe. No cost, everyone welcome.

Music in the Cove and pig roast, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Paradise Cove, Winslow, Ill. Music by Greg Anderson.