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Community Calendar: Aug. 7, 2015
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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.



Monday, August 10

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

Lego Club, 1:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library.

Aging and Disability Resource Center shuttle bus service to Freeport. Meet at Green County Human Services parking lot at 9:30 a.m. or pick-up also available at Piggly Wiggly parking lot. Cost: $6. Open to Green County residents with priority given to those age 55-plus or disabled. Info: 608-328-9499.

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

Wiggletime, 10 a.m., "We've got rhythm!," Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave.

Lego Club, 1:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave.