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.
Fire and Ice Festival, Brodhead. Info: www.BrodheadChamber-.org or www.facebook.com/-BrodheadFirenIceFestival or contact the chamber at 608-897-8411.
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.
Fire and Ice Festival, Brodhead. Info: www.BrodheadChamber.org or www.facebook.com/BrodheadFirenIceFestival or contact the chamber at 608-897-8411.
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.
Monday, December 8
Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2810 6th St., Monroe.
Wiggletime, babies to 3 years old, "Snow," 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
4TEENS programs, for students in 6th grade and up, "Trees with Sue," 2:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
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 any Green County resident with priority given to those age 55-plus or disabled. Call: 608-328-9499.
Black Hawk High School Music Department Christmas Concert, featuring the high school band and choir, 7:30 p.m., lower commons of school, South Wayne. Black Hawk Booster Club will host its bake sale. Free, open to the public.
Cecil Jones V.F.W. 2312 Auxiliary meeting, 7 p.m., community room, First National Bank, Monroe. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.
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.
Fire and Ice Festival, Brodhead. Info: www.BrodheadChamber-.org or www.facebook.com/-BrodheadFirenIceFestival or contact the chamber at 608-897-8411.
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.
Fire and Ice Festival, Brodhead. Info: www.BrodheadChamber.org or www.facebook.com/BrodheadFirenIceFestival or contact the chamber at 608-897-8411.
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.
Monday, December 8
Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2810 6th St., Monroe.
Wiggletime, babies to 3 years old, "Snow," 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
4TEENS programs, for students in 6th grade and up, "Trees with Sue," 2:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
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 any Green County resident with priority given to those age 55-plus or disabled. Call: 608-328-9499.
Black Hawk High School Music Department Christmas Concert, featuring the high school band and choir, 7:30 p.m., lower commons of school, South Wayne. Black Hawk Booster Club will host its bake sale. Free, open to the public.
Cecil Jones V.F.W. 2312 Auxiliary meeting, 7 p.m., community room, First National Bank, Monroe. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.
