Saturday, December 10
Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:00 a.m., 1623 22 1/2 Ave., Monroe.
Benefit for Ryan Smith, tickets at the door for $8.50, pulled pork dinner at 4:30 p.m., cash bar is available. Apple River Stagecoach Event Center, 446 E. Hickory St.
Toy Train Barn Museum Food Drive, non-perishable food donation receives free entry to the museum, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., museum, 9141 Wisconsin 81. Donations go to Argyle Food Pantry.
McConnell Area Historical Society's Christmas Cookie Walk and Holiday Open House, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., new museum at the Bobtown Computing building, 202 E. Main St.
Brunch with Santa, 9 or 11:30 a.m. St. Victor School, 1416 20th Ave., Monroe. Tickets $8 available at Kidz Kloset, Ruf's, First National Bank and Trust, Wisconsin Community Bank.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church's Christmas Cookie Sale, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., 338 S. Harrison St., Belleville.
"Breakfast with Santa," 8 to 10:30 a.m., Lena Fire Station, 117 E. Main St. Tickets: $4 for ages 7 to adult, $2.50 for ages 4 to 6 and children under 3 are free. Santa and Mrs. Claus second appearance, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Fitness on Main, 208 E. Main St. Info: (815) 369-5351.
Pre-Christmas Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Zwingli United Church of Christ, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello. Items available: holiday cookies, braetzeli, breads, angel food cakes and pear bread.
6th Annual Christmas Cookie/Candy Sale, sponsored by St. John's UCC, 8 to 11 a.m., $6 per/pound, at the church, 1724 14th St., Monroe. Items include cookies, candy, gift baskets of goodies and braetzeli.
Snack with Santa, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Albany Lions Club, 402 N. Cincinnati St., Albany.
Santa inside his workshop, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m., in front of the Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave.
Sunday, December 11
Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Monroe Clinic Hospital, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe.
"Sing Gloria," A Concert of Worship for Christmas, 1:30 p.m., Zion United Methodist Church, N2350 Church St., Juda.
"Journey of Promises" cantata, hosted by Chancel Choir, 8 a.m., United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St., Monroe.
Buffet Breakfast, sponsored by the Monroe American Legion, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., $6 for adults, $3.50 for children under 10, Monroe American Legion building, 1627 12th Ave.
Monday, December 12
Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Life Church, N3029 14th Ave., Monroe
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., St. John's Church, 1724 14th St., Monroe.
Baby Time Stories, 9 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave.
Toddler Story time, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave.
4TEENS, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave.
FoodShare Application Assistance screening and application assistance for FoodShare (Food Stamps), 2 to 4:30 p.m. Green County Food Pantry, 1015 15th Ave., Monroe. Info: 1-877-366-3635.
FoodShare Application Assistance screening and application assistance for FoodShare (Food Stamps), 9 a.m. to noon, Monroe Public Library, 926 16th St., Monroe. Info: 1-877-366-3635.
Tuesday, December 13
Al-Anon Support Group, 7:30 p.m., Monroe Clinic hospital building, third floor, Monticello Room.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Church, 506 12th Ave., Fellowship Hall, New Glarus.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Congregational United Church of Christ, 201 E. 23rd St., Brodhead.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Peace Church, Browntown, 312 East South St.
MHS choir concert, 1:30 p.m., First National Bank, 1625 10th St., Monroe
Christmas in the Country, visit with Santa, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., 2907 Richland Road, Freeport. Info: (815) 563-4297.
Monroe TOPS Chapter 1453, meeting, 11 a.m., Friedensheim, 2003 4th St. Info: (608) 325-9491
Adult Book Club, "A Redbird Christmas" by Fannie Flagg, 6:30 p.m., holiday dinner, Albertson Memorial Library, 200 North Water St., Albany.
