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Community Calendar: August 8, 2013
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Thursday, August 8

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.

Celebrate Recovery, 12-step Christ-centered recovery program, 6:30 p.m., Grace Church, 416 2nd St., New Glarus. All hurts, habits and hang-ups; everyone welcome. Info: 608-527-5664.

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

Concerts on the Square featuring Manny B Group (high energy), hosted by Main Street Monroe and Colony Brands, Inc., 6:30 to 9 p.m., west side of Square.

Shullsburg Music in the Park featuring The Fever River String Band, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Badger Park. Info: www.shullsburgmusicinthepark.com.

Monroe Morning Optimist Club meeting, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Swiss Alps Restaurant, 804 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Guest speaker: Laurie Solawetz, teen program at Monroe Public Library.

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

American Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 6 p.m., Marty's Village Inn, 207 Wisconsin 11, South Wayne. Donors who are 16 years old need parental consent. New donors need two forms of identification. Appointment: 800-733-2767.

Fairy gardening educational session from Brenda's Blumenladen, 2 to 3 p.m., Club 48 at Pleasant View Skilled Nursing and Rehab, Monroe. Info: Jennifer Stollenwerk, jstollenwerk@greencountywi.org or 608-325-8988.

Monroe Sons of Norway Lodge meeting, annual picnic, 6 p.m., Northeast Park in Monroe. Dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Bring a dish to pass and own table service. In the case of bad weather, meet at Presbyterian church. Open to the public.



Friday, August 9

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 ribs, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.

Movies In the Park featuring "The Princess Bride," hosted by Lena Community District, starts at dusk (around 8:30 p.m.), maintenance building located below the Lena Community Park District office, 609 N. Schuyler St., Lena, Ill.

Friday Fire School Fellowship, SLICE, 1634 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Supports the continued development of the Merit Center. Pizza by the slice, adult beverages, patch and T-shirt swap, bean bag tournament, and fire school and Merit Center T-shirts for sale.

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

"Thoroughly Modern Millie" presented by Darlington Children's Theatre, 7 p.m., Darlington High School, 11838 Center Hill Road, Darlington. Tickets are $6 at the door.

Coin appraisal event, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First National Bank and Trust Company, 321 Milwaukee St., Argyle. Free, open to the public. Info: Chris Anderson, marketing information specialist, at 608-363-8045.

Juda Community Block Party, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Juda Zion Church, N2350 Church St. In case of rain, activities will be held at the Zion Church fellowship hall. Event is open to all Juda community residents.

Outdoor Movie Nights featuring "Space Warriors," starting at dusk, Hope Evangelical Free Church, 2902 13th St., Monroe. Held inside if it rains. Free popcorn, beverage and snack. Bring your own chair. Info: Lesley Haworth, 608-329-4041.

Rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., American Legion, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.



Saturday, August 10

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

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.

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

"Thoroughly Modern Millie" presented by Darlington Children's Theatre, 7 p.m., Darlington High School, 11838 Center Hill Road, Darlington. Tickets are $6 at the door.

Winslow Historical Society Museum antique show, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., property next to the museum, 600 Bridge St., Winslow. Rain date: Sunday, Aug. 11. Info: 815-541-2573 or 815-266-9459.

Embracing Forgiveness workshop, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Great Plains Zen Center, W7762 Falk Road, Monroe. Suggested donation: $20 or $10 for students and seniors, includes a vegetarian lunch. Info: gpzc@greatplainszen.org or 608-325-6248.

Covered Bridge Days, Brodhead. Info: www.brodheadchamber.org or 608-897-8411. 150th anniversary of The Mill Race.

National Historic Cheesemaking Center Concession Trailer at Brodhead's Covered Bridge Days, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cream puffs and master grilled cheese sandwiches available. Located at the American Legion Ball Park.

Third annual Wildflower Art Festival, part of the Brodhead Chamber's annual Covered Bridge Days, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Veteran's Park, located next to the depot museum.

Albany community garage sales, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., American Legion, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.

Cupcake & Lemonade Stand for a Cause, 9 a.m. to noon, house of Christina Foley, 217 11th Ave., Monroe. Proceeds go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Green County. Will have about 100 cupcakes to sell with lemonade.

Women of Wiota Lutheran Church summer Bible study retreat, Wiota Church. WELCA meeting at 9 a.m., Bible study from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Theme: "All who Hunger, Gather Gladly." Bring own lunch and an item for the food pantry. Beverages will be furnished.



Sunday, August 11

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

Music In the Park featuring "Just For Kicks," hosted by Lena Community Park District, 6 p.m., Lions Park, Lena, Ill. In case of rain, event will be held at St. John's Church.

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

"Thoroughly Modern Millie" presented by Darlington Children's Theatre, 2 p.m., Darlington High School, 11838 Center Hill Road, Darlington. Tickets are $6 at the door.

Pickett reunion, noon, Blackhawk Memorial Park, Woodford. Bring dishes to pass and own table service and drink. Theme: Musical. Bring an instrument you play; bring fishpole or games to play.

Zeke and Anita Kunkle performance, 9:30 a.m., Oakley Union United Methodist Church, W2388 Gerber Road, Juda. A potluck lunch to follow; bring a dish to pass.

Gospel Music Night featuring Red Bird Country, 7 to 8:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 210 W. Baldwin St., Apple River, Ill. Open to the public. Info: Contact Terry or Nancy Ingram, 815-594-2592.

Green County Democrats and Progressives monthly meeting, Vince's Restaurant and Pizzeria, 619 4th Ave., Monroe. Social time and a meal/snack (Dutch treat), 5 p.m.; meeting, 6 p.m. Guest speaker: Kathy Utley, Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin's Women's Caucus. Open to the public.

Covered Bridge Days, Brodhead. Info: www.brodheadchamber.org or 608-897-8411. 150th anniversary of The Mill Race.

National Historic Cheesemaking Center concession trailer at Brodhead's Covered Bridge Days, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cream puffs and master grilled cheese sandwiches available. Located at the American Legion Ball Park.

Second Sunday buffet breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, American Legion, 1627 12th St., Monroe. Menu: pancakes, French toast, fried and scrambled eggs, hash browns, ham, sausage, muffins, biscuits and gravy, juices, fruit cups and assorted sweets. Prices: $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 3 through 10 and children under 3 are free.

Rummage sale, 8 a.m. to noon, American Legion, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.