Thursday, December 11
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).
"A Christmas Carol," 7 p.m., Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 16th Ave., Monroe. Tickets: 608-325-1111; info@monroetheatre.com; monroetheatre.com; or MTG box office.
Stories and More, 10 a.m., "Magic and Rabbits," Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
4TEENS programs, for students in 6th grade and up, "Teen," 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
Aging and Disability Resource Center shuttle bus service, from Albany, Brodhead and Juda to Monroe and back. Door-to-door pick-up/drop-off available. Cost: $4.50. Open to any Green County resident with priority given to those age 55-plus or disabled. Call: 608-328-9499.
Monroe Sons of Norway Christmas party, Presbyterian Church, Monroe. Gather at 6 p.m., eat at 6:30 p.m. $5 gift exchange. Cost for the meal, needs to be paid when spot is reserved.
Monroe Morning Optimist Club meeting, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Swiss Alps, 804 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Speakers: Monroe High School Student Senate and Key Club Blood Drive with advisor, Jenny Moehn.
Friday, December 12
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Zwingli UCC, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello.
Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit No. 84, Friday night fish fry with ham balls, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.
"A Christmas Carol," 7 p.m., Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 16th Ave., Monroe. Tickets: 608-325-1111; info@monroetheatre.com; monroetheatre.com; or MTG box office.
Norwegian bake sale, hosted by Monroe Sons of Norway Lodge, 9 a.m. until sold out, Woodford Bank, Monroe. Items: Lefse, krumkake, sandbakels, rosettes and other Christmas goodies.
Cancer game benefit, hosted by Juda girls basketball team. JV plays at 6 p.m.; Varsity plays around 7 p.m. Money raised benefits "Justice for a Cure."
Saturday, December 13
Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2810 6th St., Monroe.
Alcoholics Anonymous/Alanon, open discussion, 6:30 p.m., Blanchardville Lutheran Church, 305 Madison St., Blanchardville. Entrance is located on west side.
Euchre tournament, 1 p.m., Monroe Moose Lodge, 639 3rd Ave., Monroe. Open to the public, $5 entry fee.
"A Christmas Carol," 7 p.m., Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 16th Ave., Monroe. Tickets: 608-325-1111; info@monroetheatre.com; monroetheatre.com; or MTG box office.
Brunch with Santa, St. Victor School, 1460 14th St., Monroe. Two seatings: 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Price: $10, Tickets available: Confections, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, First National Bank and Trust and www.StClareGreenCounty.org.
Juda Holiday Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Juda School. Pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 11 a.m., Santa from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Over 40 crafters/vendors.
Christmas Cookie/Candy Sale, 8 to 11 a.m., Fellowship Hall, St. John's UCC, 1724 14th St., Monroe. Items include: Cookies, candy, gift baskets of goodies, braetzeli and specialty breads.
Mt. Zion Gospel Choir performance, 7:30 p.m., Monroe Arts Center. General admission tickets: $10 for adults and $5 for students under 18. Purchase tickets: Box office, 1315 11th St., Monroe; by calling 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249; or at www.monroeartscenter.com.
"A Christmas Carol," 7:30 p.m., preceded by a Pizza Hut spaghetti supper, Black Hawk High School, South Wayne.
Introductory class on Zen meditation, presented by Susan Myoyu Andersen, Roshi, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Great Plains Zen Center, W7762 Falk Road, Monroe. Suggested donation: $25 or $15 for seniors, students, special circumstances. Pre-registration requested. Info: www.greatplainszen.org, gpzc@greatplainszen.org or 608-325-6248.
Annual cookie walk, noon to 4 p.m., McConnell Area Historical Society, 202 E. Main St., McConnell, Ill. Santa will visit from 2 to 4 p.m.
Sunday, December 14
Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., St. John's UCC, 1724 14th St., Monroe.
"A Christmas Carol," 2 p.m., Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 16th Ave., Monroe. Tickets: 608-325-1111; info@monroetheatre.com; monroetheatre.com; or MTG box office.
Green Cares Food Pantry Holiday Fundraiser, 3:30 to 6 p.m., Barnaby's Monticello House, Monticello. Cost: $25 per person. Send prepayments or cash donations to: Green Cares Holiday Fundraiser, PO Box 2, Monticello, WI 53570. Payment accepted at the door. Info: Barbara Duerst, 608-938-4458 or Renee Henning, 608-558-6767.
"Christmas Is Coming - Sing for Joy," 1:30 p.m., Juda-Zion United Methodist Church, N2350 Church St., Juda. Refreshments to follow.
Wisconsin Skeeters exhibition and demonstration, sponsored by the Monsignor Thomas F. Campion Charitable Fund, 3:30 p.m., SLICE Arena, Monroe.
"A Christmas Carol," 2 p.m., Black Hawk High School, South Wayne.
"Were You There on That Christmas Night?" cantata, presented by Monroe United Methodist Church Chancel Choir, 8 a.m., church, 2227 4th St., Monroe.
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).
"A Christmas Carol," 7 p.m., Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 16th Ave., Monroe. Tickets: 608-325-1111; info@monroetheatre.com; monroetheatre.com; or MTG box office.
Stories and More, 10 a.m., "Magic and Rabbits," Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
4TEENS programs, for students in 6th grade and up, "Teen," 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
Aging and Disability Resource Center shuttle bus service, from Albany, Brodhead and Juda to Monroe and back. Door-to-door pick-up/drop-off available. Cost: $4.50. Open to any Green County resident with priority given to those age 55-plus or disabled. Call: 608-328-9499.
Monroe Sons of Norway Christmas party, Presbyterian Church, Monroe. Gather at 6 p.m., eat at 6:30 p.m. $5 gift exchange. Cost for the meal, needs to be paid when spot is reserved.
Monroe Morning Optimist Club meeting, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Swiss Alps, 804 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Speakers: Monroe High School Student Senate and Key Club Blood Drive with advisor, Jenny Moehn.
Friday, December 12
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Zwingli UCC, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello.
Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit No. 84, Friday night fish fry with ham balls, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.
"A Christmas Carol," 7 p.m., Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 16th Ave., Monroe. Tickets: 608-325-1111; info@monroetheatre.com; monroetheatre.com; or MTG box office.
Norwegian bake sale, hosted by Monroe Sons of Norway Lodge, 9 a.m. until sold out, Woodford Bank, Monroe. Items: Lefse, krumkake, sandbakels, rosettes and other Christmas goodies.
Cancer game benefit, hosted by Juda girls basketball team. JV plays at 6 p.m.; Varsity plays around 7 p.m. Money raised benefits "Justice for a Cure."
Saturday, December 13
Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2810 6th St., Monroe.
Alcoholics Anonymous/Alanon, open discussion, 6:30 p.m., Blanchardville Lutheran Church, 305 Madison St., Blanchardville. Entrance is located on west side.
Euchre tournament, 1 p.m., Monroe Moose Lodge, 639 3rd Ave., Monroe. Open to the public, $5 entry fee.
"A Christmas Carol," 7 p.m., Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 16th Ave., Monroe. Tickets: 608-325-1111; info@monroetheatre.com; monroetheatre.com; or MTG box office.
Brunch with Santa, St. Victor School, 1460 14th St., Monroe. Two seatings: 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Price: $10, Tickets available: Confections, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, First National Bank and Trust and www.StClareGreenCounty.org.
Juda Holiday Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Juda School. Pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 11 a.m., Santa from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Over 40 crafters/vendors.
Christmas Cookie/Candy Sale, 8 to 11 a.m., Fellowship Hall, St. John's UCC, 1724 14th St., Monroe. Items include: Cookies, candy, gift baskets of goodies, braetzeli and specialty breads.
Mt. Zion Gospel Choir performance, 7:30 p.m., Monroe Arts Center. General admission tickets: $10 for adults and $5 for students under 18. Purchase tickets: Box office, 1315 11th St., Monroe; by calling 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249; or at www.monroeartscenter.com.
"A Christmas Carol," 7:30 p.m., preceded by a Pizza Hut spaghetti supper, Black Hawk High School, South Wayne.
Introductory class on Zen meditation, presented by Susan Myoyu Andersen, Roshi, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Great Plains Zen Center, W7762 Falk Road, Monroe. Suggested donation: $25 or $15 for seniors, students, special circumstances. Pre-registration requested. Info: www.greatplainszen.org, gpzc@greatplainszen.org or 608-325-6248.
Annual cookie walk, noon to 4 p.m., McConnell Area Historical Society, 202 E. Main St., McConnell, Ill. Santa will visit from 2 to 4 p.m.
Sunday, December 14
Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., St. John's UCC, 1724 14th St., Monroe.
"A Christmas Carol," 2 p.m., Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 16th Ave., Monroe. Tickets: 608-325-1111; info@monroetheatre.com; monroetheatre.com; or MTG box office.
Green Cares Food Pantry Holiday Fundraiser, 3:30 to 6 p.m., Barnaby's Monticello House, Monticello. Cost: $25 per person. Send prepayments or cash donations to: Green Cares Holiday Fundraiser, PO Box 2, Monticello, WI 53570. Payment accepted at the door. Info: Barbara Duerst, 608-938-4458 or Renee Henning, 608-558-6767.
"Christmas Is Coming - Sing for Joy," 1:30 p.m., Juda-Zion United Methodist Church, N2350 Church St., Juda. Refreshments to follow.
Wisconsin Skeeters exhibition and demonstration, sponsored by the Monsignor Thomas F. Campion Charitable Fund, 3:30 p.m., SLICE Arena, Monroe.
"A Christmas Carol," 2 p.m., Black Hawk High School, South Wayne.
"Were You There on That Christmas Night?" cantata, presented by Monroe United Methodist Church Chancel Choir, 8 a.m., church, 2227 4th St., Monroe.
