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Community Calendar: Dec. 6, 2014
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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.



Tuesday, December 9

Al-Anon Support Group, 7:30 p.m., Monroe Clinic hospital building, first floor, Cardiac Rehab Conference Room.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Church, 506 12th Ave., Fellowship Hall, New Glarus.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Congregational United Church of Christ, 201 E. 23rd St., Brodhead.

Monroe TOPS Chapter 1453 meeting, 11 a.m., Monroe Methodist Church, 2227 4th St. Info: 608-325-9491.

Golden Age Club, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Pizza Hut, Monroe.

Immunization clinic, sponsored by Green County Health Department, 3 to 5 p.m., Green County Health Department, N3150 Wisconsin 81, Monroe. Info or to make appointments: 608-328-9390.

Green County Genealogical Society research center opened, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., lower level of the Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave.

Chris Driesbach presentation, 7 p.m., Mt. Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1603 16th Ave., Monroe.

Albany Library Book Club, adults, 7 p.m., "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" by Barbara Robinson, Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.

Monroe Noon Optimists meeting, noon, Swiss Alps, 804 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Speaker: Nancy Valentino. Topic: Her book "Caravaggio Unleashed." Open to the public. Info: 608-325-9768.

Thrivent Financial Green County Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Bullets Restaurant, 1301 15th Ave., Monroe. Nonprofit organization.