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Community Calendar: Aug. 6, 2015
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Thursday, August 6

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.

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Monroe Bible Church, lower level room 102, 2613 8th Ave., Monroe. Use the west entrance (lower level).

Juda Senior Citizen meeting, noon, Juda Community Center. Potluck luncheon, cards and dominos. Seniors age 55 and older are welcome.

Aging and Disability Resource Center shuttle bus service to Janesville. Door-to-door pick-up/drop-off available in Monroe, Juda, and Brodhead. Cost: $8. Open to Green County residents with priority given to those age 55-plus or disabled. Info: 608-328-9499.

Stories and More, 10 a.m., "Super New!," Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave.

Bilingual Storytime, 6 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave.

"Landlord-Tenant Leases: The 'Ten Deadly Sins,'" free breakfast session, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Monroe Super 8 meeting room. Info: Bridget Mouchon-Humphrey at the Green County UW-Extension office, at 608-328-9440 or bridget.mouchon@ces.uwex.edu.

Green County Genealogical Society free genealogy workshop, topic: Find a Grave with Bill Holland, 10 a.m., Green County Genealogical Society Research Center at the Monroe Public Library.



Friday, August 7

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

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

46th Annual Old-Time Threshing and Antique Show, Stephenson County Fairgrounds, Freeport. Gates opening at 7 a.m. each day.

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

Third annual Juda Community block party, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Zion Church parking lot. Rain or shine. Community photo taken at 7 p.m. Open to residents and friends.

Bake sale benefiting addiction awareness, hosted by Fighting Addiction: It Takes Help, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Woodford State Bank, 403 West 8th St., Monroe. Baked goods include cupcakes, cookies and sweet treats.

Monroe American Legion Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe. Supports veterans.

Monthly Second Harvest Mobile Food pantry, 4 to 5 p.m., Town Bank, Darlington. No income eligibility limits for participants.

Children's Storytime, ages 5 and younger, 9:30 a.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.



Saturday, August 8

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2810 6th St., Monroe.

46th Annual Old-Time Threshing and Antique Show, Stephenson County Fairgrounds, Freeport. Gates opening at 7 a.m. each day.

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

Monroe American Legion Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe. Supports veterans.

Parents and Babies/Tots Playgroup, 10:30 a.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.



Sunday, August 9

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

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

13th annual steak fry and sweet corn boil, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Woodford Fire and EMS department, 10710 Main St. Menu: Ribeye steaks, sweet corn, potatoes, baked beans, dessert and beverage. Cost: $14 for a full meal or $8 for a half meal. Carry-outs available. All proceeds are used to purchase supplies for training and fire equipment.

Monroe American Legion Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. to noon, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe. Supports veterans.

Back to school blessing, 10:30 a.m., McConnell UMC, 211 N. Hulbert Road, McConnell, Ill. Children can bring their school backpacks to church to be blessed before the start of a new school year. Potluck to follow.

Albert and Anna Blumer Zimmerman family reunion, noon, at Apparitions M.C. Club House, Monticello. Bring two dishes to pass and own table service. Beverages provided.