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Community Calendar: Aug. 4, 2012
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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.

40th high school reunion, Durand High School Class of 1972, 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 proceeding program.

Alex's Lemonade Stand fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Piggly Wiggly, 725 8th St., Monroe. Menu: $1 for lemonade, $2 for a hot dog, $3 for a brat. Proceeds benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand, Foundation for Childhood Cancer.

Sunday, August 5

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

Browntown Museum open, 1 to 3 p.m., 110 S. Mill St. Info: (608)966-3273.

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.

Mid-Summer Communion and All-Church Picnic, 9:15 a.m., Zwingli United Church of Christ, 416 East Lake Ave., Monticello. Picnic: pulled pork and all the trimmings and Culver's ice cream.

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.

Soil Sisters Farm Tour Day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free tours and activities. Info: www.soilsisterswi.org or contact Lisa Kivirist, lisa@innserendipity.com or (608) 329-7056.

Wuethrich Family Reunion, 12:30 p.m., Carl and Billie Reynolds home, N3288 Loop Road, Monroe. Bring food the share. The pool will be open, weather permitting. Info: (608) 558-5593.

Annual Christian Johnson family reunion, noon, Wiota Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 6682 Wisconsin 78, Wiota. Bring a dish to pass. Drinks, ice cream and table service provided.

Zurfluh Spring family reunion, noon, Albany Village Park. Bring your own beverage.

Alex's Lemonade Stand fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Piggly Wiggly, 725 8th St., Monroe. Menu: $1 for lemonade, $2 for a hot dog, $3 for a brat. Proceeds benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand, Foundation for Childhood Cancer.

Monday, August 6

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

Baby Time Stories, 9 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.

Toddler Time Stories, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.

Tuesday, August 7

Golden Age Club business meeting, 1 p.m., Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe.

Al-Anon Support Group, 7:30 p.m., Monroe Clinic hospital building, third floor, Monticello 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., Friedensheim, 2003 4th St.

Thrivent Financial board meeting, 6 p.m., Thrivent office, 902 17th Ave., Monroe. Refreshments provided.