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Community Calendar: Aug. 3, 2013
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Saturday, August 3

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., "open speaker meeting," St. Victor's Church, 1760 14th St., Monroe. Entrance is located off of 20th Ave. (parish library door). Open to the public.

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.

Lena Community Park District catfish tournament, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., McNeil's Damascus Landing, Lena, Ill. Info: 815-369-5351. www.lenaparks.org.

Northwest Illinois Theater Coalition trivia night, Shark's Roadhouse, 1336 U.S. 20 West, Elizabeth, Ill. Registration and check-in: 5:30 p.m., trivia begins at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $10 per person, four to six members per team. Early registration: nwitc2012@gmail.com. Info: nwitc2012@gmail.com or Terrie Miller at 815-273-7825.

Green County Genealogical Society meeting, 10 a.m., Wisconsin Bank Trust, 1717 10th St., Monroe. Topic: "Pilgrims, Puritans, Native Americans, and Our National Origin: Myth and Reality," presented by Daphne Stassin. Open to the public. Info: 608-921-1537.

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

Green County E-Waste Collection, 8 a.m. to noon, Green County Landfill, W2002 County SS, Brodhead. Info: DP Electronic Recycling, 540 E. Centralia St., Elkhorn, at 262-723-2550.

Third annual Tyler Pierce Memorial Tournament, Juda Community Park. Consists of softball, volleyball and bean bags. General info: janna.merritt18@gmail.com.



Sunday, August 4

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

All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet, 8 a.m. to noon, Moose Lodge, 639 3rd Ave., Monroe. Cost: $7. Proceeds benefit Family Promise of Green County.

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

Wuethrich reunion, 12:30 p.m., machine shed at Ivan Zettle farm, located on County P. Bring own chairs; drinks will be furnished.

Zurfluh and Spring family reunion, noon, Albany Village Park. Potluck; bring your own beverage.

Third annual Tyler Pierce Memorial Tournament, Juda Community Park. Consists of softball, volleyball and bean bags. General info: janna.merritt18@gmail.com.

Ice cream social, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Peace Church of Christ, Browntown. Menu: Barbecue, hot dogs, potato salad, beans, cheese, pie, bars, ice cream, coffee and lemonade. Free will offering accepted.



Monday, August 5

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Resurrection Church, N3029 14th Ave., Monroe.

Vacation Bible School, first of five days, 9 a.m. to noon, Monroe Bible Church. Ends Friday, Aug. 9. Theme: Kingdom Rock. Pre-register children: monroebiblechurch.org or 608-325-3966.

Baby and toddler story time featuring "We Scream for Ice Cream," 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.



Tuesday, August 6

Al-Anon Support Group, 7:30 p.m., Monroe Clinic hospital building, first floor, Cardiac Rehab Conference Room.

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, 201 E. 23rd St., Brodhead.

Monroe TOPS Chapter 1453 meeting, 11 a.m., Monroe Methodist Church, 2227 4th St. Info: 608-325-9491.Golden Age Club, business meeting, 1 p.m., Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe.

Monroe Noon Optimists meeting, noon, Swiss Alps Restaurant. Guess speaker: Lou Ann Radke, Court Liaison Officers, topic: Issues with parenting. Open to the public. Info: 608-325-2985.