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Community Calendar: Aug. 9, 2012
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Thursday, August 9

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: Maris Elsworth, DVM: Pony rides for children.

15th Annual Police Brat Feed and Ball Game, hosted by the City of Darlington Police Department, 5 p.m., Riverside Park (behind Piggly Wiggly), Darlington. Proceeds benefit the Darlington Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program. Info: contact the police department, (608) 776-4981.

Stories and more, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.

Monroe Sons of Norway Lodge annual picnic, Historic Cheese Making Center, 2108 6th Ave., Monroe. Guided tour and short film, 5 p.m., picnic to follow. Bring dish to pass, drinks, table service and a chair.

Friday, August 10

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

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

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

Monroe High School Class of 1967 gathering, 7 to 10 p.m., Flanagan's Shenanigans, 1610 11th St., Monroe. Info: contact Bobbi, (608) 214-0331.

Southwest Wisconsin Small Business Development Center open, Black Hawk Tech, 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.

Saturday, August 11

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

45th annual Willow Folk Music Festival, Willow Church grounds, 6522 S. Willow Road, Stockton, Ill. Cost: $5 per day for adults, children 8 and under are free. Info: (815) 947-3789.

Summer supper, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Zwingli U.C.C. Church, 416 East Lake Ave., Monticello. Annual fundraiser event for the Women's Guild. Menu: brats, barbecue, baked beans, potato salad, fruit salad, deviled eggs, desserts, homemade pies, lemonade, white or chocolate milk and coffee. Prices are a la carte.

Antique Display Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Winslow Historical Museum, 606 Bridge St., Winslow. Antique tractors farm equipment, cars on display. Info: Gary, (815) 541-2573, or Nancy, (815) 266-9459.

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.

South Wayne EMS Fish Boil Fundraiser, 5 to 8 p.m., South Wayne Fire Station, 107 E. Center St., South Wayne. Ticket: $10 in advance or $11 at the door. Tickets available at Woodford State Bank, 212 West Wisconsin 11; Monroe Glass, 1408 11th St.; or through any South Wayne EMS member. Fundraising monies will be used for training and equipment.

Sunday, August 12

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

45th annual Willow Folk Music Festival, Willow Church grounds, 6522 S. Willow Road, Stockton, Ill. Cost: $5 per day for adults, children 8 and under are free. Info: (815) 947-3789.

Pickett Family Reunion, 11:30 a.m., Blackhawk Memorial Park, Woodford. Bring a dish to pass, own table service, and beverages. Prizes, games, fishing pole optional.

150th anniversary celebration, Oakley-Union United Methodist Church, W2388 Gerber Road, Juda. Worship service, 9:30 a.m.; program, 10:30 a.m.; potluck dinner, 11:30 a.m.

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.

Green County Democrats and Progressives monthly meeting, 6 p.m., Swiss Alps Restaurant, 804 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Presentation: Dane Varese, outreach and development director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Informal social time and dinner hour, Dutch treat, 5 to 6 p.m.

Republican Party of Lafayette County meeting, 1 p.m., Wheel In, 324 Wisconsin 11, Shullsburg. Signs, bumper stickers, literature and some candidate representations will be available.

Albert and Anna (Blumer) Zimmerman family reunion, noon, Apparition Club House, N6492 Holstein Prairie Road, Monroe.

Second Sunday Breakfast Buffet, 8 a.m. to noon, American Legion Club, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe. Prices: $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 3 to 10 and children under 3 are free. All proceeds benefit veteran's services, community services and scholarships.