Thursday, December 4
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. Info: Roger Buholzer, 608-934-5210. Collecting items for the food pantry.
Stories and More, 10 a.m., "The Letter "E,'" Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
Stories and More, 6 p.m., "Bilingual Storytime," Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
4TEENS programs, for students in 6th grade and up, TAB meeting, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
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 any Green County resident with priority given to those age 55-plus or disabled. Call: 608-328-9499.
American Legion Post and Auxiliary Christmas potluck, 6:30 p.m., post home.
Web workshop, hosted by University of Wisconsin-Extension of Lafayette County, free, 7 to 9 p.m., Lafayette County Courthouse, Darlington. Open to the public. Reservation or info: 608-776-4820 or joy.gieseke@ces.uwex.edu.
AARP's "We Need to Talk" seminar, hosted by Green County Aging and Disability Resource Center, 1 to 2 p.m., Behring Senior Center, Monroe. Free. Info: 608-328-9499.
Monroe Morning Optimist Club meeting, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Swiss Alps, 804 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Speakers: Monroe High School Forensic students with advisor, Carolyn Schultz.
Friday, December 5
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Zwingli UCC, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello.
Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit No. 84, Friday night fish fry with sirloin tips and noodles, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.
13th annual Lighted Christmas Parade, sponsored by Main Street Monroe and PDC, 6 p.m. Starts on the north side Monroe Middle School and Monroe School District parking lot; proceeds around the Square, returning to the Monroe School District parking lot.
"A Christmas Carol," 7 p.m., Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 16th Ave., Monroe. Opening night reception at 6 p.m. Tickets: 608-325-1111; info@monroetheatre.com; monroetheatre.com; or MTG box office.
Christmas Festival, hosted by Monroe Clinic volunteer, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monroe Clinic Founder's Hall, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe. Open to the public. Info: 608-324-1569.
Preschool Storytime, ages 0 through 5, "Dear Santa," 9:30 a.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.
"Nature Within Human Habitat" exhibit starts, Frehner Gallery, Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St. Opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m., gallery at 5:30 p.m. Exhibit ends Jan. 30.
Ladies of Cecil Jones VFW Auxiliary 2312 bake sale, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Woodford State Bank, 403 W. 8th St., Monroe. Proceeds benefit veterans locally and nationally.
Tree Lighting with 100 Candles, with carols by the Monroe Brass Quintet, 7 p.m., Turner Hall of Monroe.
Saturday, December 6
Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2810 6th St., Monroe.
Alcoholics Anonymous, open speaker meeting, speaker at 6:30 p.m., St. Victor Church, 760 14th St. Monroe. Entrance is located off of 20th Avenue (parish library door).
Green County Genealogical Society research center opened, 1 to 3 p.m., lower level of the Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave.
"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.
Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hosted by Holy Rosary - Home and School Association, 8 to 10 a.m., Holy Rosary Parish Hall, 104 E. Harriet St., Darlington. Breakfast items: Pancakes with toppings, sausages, applesauce, juice and milk. Cost: $5 and children 3 and under are free.
Sixth annual Christmas Jubilee Craft and Vendor show, sponsored by the Dakota Athletic Boosters, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., elementary school, 300 Campus Drive, Dakota, Ill. Admission: $1.
Snack with Santa, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Albany Lions Club.
Ladies of Cecil Jones VFW Auxiliary 2312 bake sale, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Woodford State Bank, 403 W. 8th St., Monroe. Proceeds benefit veterans locally and nationally.
Holiday Auction and Luncheon, Clarno Zion United Methodist Church, Monroe. Luncheon starts at 4 p.m., auction starts at 6 p.m. Crafts, baked goods, holiday items, woodworking and more. Open to the public.
Sunday, December 7
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.
Gun show, hosted by Juda Fire Department, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: Gary Davis, 608-214-0584.
Excellence in Education, annual Steak and Shake fundraiser, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., social hour followed by dinner at 5, Flanagan's Shenanigans. For reservations, call Cindy Rupnow, 608-328-7109.
Monroe City Band's annual winter concert, 3:17 p.m., United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St., Monroe. Featuring: Brian Koenig, area guitarist and composer/arranger. Free concert, open to the public. Donations of non-perishable food items for the Green County Food Pantry accepted at the door.
"Christmas Is Coming - Sing for Joy," 1:30 p.m., Juda-Zion United Methodist Church, N2350 Church St., Juda. Refreshments to follow.
German Christmas Communion Service, conducted entirely in German with an English translation provided, 2 p.m., St. John's United Church of Christ, Monroe. Music led by the Monroe Swiss Singers.
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. Info: Roger Buholzer, 608-934-5210. Collecting items for the food pantry.
Stories and More, 10 a.m., "The Letter "E,'" Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
Stories and More, 6 p.m., "Bilingual Storytime," Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
4TEENS programs, for students in 6th grade and up, TAB meeting, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
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 any Green County resident with priority given to those age 55-plus or disabled. Call: 608-328-9499.
American Legion Post and Auxiliary Christmas potluck, 6:30 p.m., post home.
Web workshop, hosted by University of Wisconsin-Extension of Lafayette County, free, 7 to 9 p.m., Lafayette County Courthouse, Darlington. Open to the public. Reservation or info: 608-776-4820 or joy.gieseke@ces.uwex.edu.
AARP's "We Need to Talk" seminar, hosted by Green County Aging and Disability Resource Center, 1 to 2 p.m., Behring Senior Center, Monroe. Free. Info: 608-328-9499.
Monroe Morning Optimist Club meeting, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Swiss Alps, 804 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Speakers: Monroe High School Forensic students with advisor, Carolyn Schultz.
Friday, December 5
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Zwingli UCC, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello.
Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit No. 84, Friday night fish fry with sirloin tips and noodles, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.
13th annual Lighted Christmas Parade, sponsored by Main Street Monroe and PDC, 6 p.m. Starts on the north side Monroe Middle School and Monroe School District parking lot; proceeds around the Square, returning to the Monroe School District parking lot.
"A Christmas Carol," 7 p.m., Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 16th Ave., Monroe. Opening night reception at 6 p.m. Tickets: 608-325-1111; info@monroetheatre.com; monroetheatre.com; or MTG box office.
Christmas Festival, hosted by Monroe Clinic volunteer, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monroe Clinic Founder's Hall, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe. Open to the public. Info: 608-324-1569.
Preschool Storytime, ages 0 through 5, "Dear Santa," 9:30 a.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.
"Nature Within Human Habitat" exhibit starts, Frehner Gallery, Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St. Opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m., gallery at 5:30 p.m. Exhibit ends Jan. 30.
Ladies of Cecil Jones VFW Auxiliary 2312 bake sale, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Woodford State Bank, 403 W. 8th St., Monroe. Proceeds benefit veterans locally and nationally.
Tree Lighting with 100 Candles, with carols by the Monroe Brass Quintet, 7 p.m., Turner Hall of Monroe.
Saturday, December 6
Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2810 6th St., Monroe.
Alcoholics Anonymous, open speaker meeting, speaker at 6:30 p.m., St. Victor Church, 760 14th St. Monroe. Entrance is located off of 20th Avenue (parish library door).
Green County Genealogical Society research center opened, 1 to 3 p.m., lower level of the Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave.
"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.
Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hosted by Holy Rosary - Home and School Association, 8 to 10 a.m., Holy Rosary Parish Hall, 104 E. Harriet St., Darlington. Breakfast items: Pancakes with toppings, sausages, applesauce, juice and milk. Cost: $5 and children 3 and under are free.
Sixth annual Christmas Jubilee Craft and Vendor show, sponsored by the Dakota Athletic Boosters, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., elementary school, 300 Campus Drive, Dakota, Ill. Admission: $1.
Snack with Santa, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Albany Lions Club.
Ladies of Cecil Jones VFW Auxiliary 2312 bake sale, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Woodford State Bank, 403 W. 8th St., Monroe. Proceeds benefit veterans locally and nationally.
Holiday Auction and Luncheon, Clarno Zion United Methodist Church, Monroe. Luncheon starts at 4 p.m., auction starts at 6 p.m. Crafts, baked goods, holiday items, woodworking and more. Open to the public.
Sunday, December 7
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.
Gun show, hosted by Juda Fire Department, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: Gary Davis, 608-214-0584.
Excellence in Education, annual Steak and Shake fundraiser, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., social hour followed by dinner at 5, Flanagan's Shenanigans. For reservations, call Cindy Rupnow, 608-328-7109.
Monroe City Band's annual winter concert, 3:17 p.m., United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St., Monroe. Featuring: Brian Koenig, area guitarist and composer/arranger. Free concert, open to the public. Donations of non-perishable food items for the Green County Food Pantry accepted at the door.
"Christmas Is Coming - Sing for Joy," 1:30 p.m., Juda-Zion United Methodist Church, N2350 Church St., Juda. Refreshments to follow.
German Christmas Communion Service, conducted entirely in German with an English translation provided, 2 p.m., St. John's United Church of Christ, Monroe. Music led by the Monroe Swiss Singers.
