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.
Wednesday, December 14
Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St., Monroe.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Apple Grove Lutheran Church, 4501 Apple Grove Church Road, Argyle.
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Monroe Middle School, 11510 13th St. Call to schedule an appointment at (800) 733-2767.
Christmas concert by 4 His praise, 6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St., Monroe.
"Holly Daze" Luncheon, 12:30 p.m., sponsored by Stateline Women's Connection and Stonecraft Ministries, $8, Peppercorn Banquets, Ludlow Mansion. 1417 Mansion Dr., Monroe. Reservations: Kris at 325-9326 or Fran at 325-2482.
The Wiota Firemen's Auxiliary's Annual Christmas party, 6 p.m., Wiota Firehouse. Potluck supper, followed by packing cheer baskets and Santa bags. Two dozen cookies for the baskets are requested, as well as a dish to pass for supper.
After school book club, The Christmas Barn by C.L. Davis, 3:45 p.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 North Water St., Albany.
Thursday, December 15
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, Belleville.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., St. John's Church, 1724 14th St., Monroe.
Celebrate Recovery, Christ-based 12-step program, 6:30 p.m., Grace Church, 416 2nd St., New Glarus. Info: (608) 527-5664 or (608) 214-2500.
Stories and More, for all ages, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave.
4Teens, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave.
Morning Optimist Club meeting, 6:30 a.m., Swiss Alps Restaurant, 804 4th Ave. West. Lisa Hendrickson to introduce her AFS Student Hala Mata from Israel.
Preschool Story Time, winter fun, 9:30 a.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 North Water St., Albany.
Black Hawk High School's Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m., 202 E. Center St., South Wayne.
Monticello Dance Team Chili Supper, 5 to 7 p.m., Monticello School Cafeteria, 334 S. Main St., Monticello. Cost is $8 per person at the door, 6 and under are free. Info: bpratt@wekz.net
Friday, December 16
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Zwingli UCC, 416 E Lake Ave., Monticello.
Monroe VFW 2312 Friday night fish fry, 5 to 8:30 p.m., 1428 17th St., Monroe. Music by High Voltage. Fish fry includes salad bar. Carry-outs available. Order: (608) 325-3338.
More Than Conquerors Kids' Program sponsored by First Baptist Church of Monroe, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Northside Elementary, 3005 8 1/2 St., Monroe. Free, grades k-5. For more info, call (608) 325-2250.
Zilmer-Riley American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 84 Friday night fish fry with Swiss steak and pie night, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fish fry includes salad bar, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.
FoodShare Application Assistance Screening and application assistance for FoodShare (Food Stamps), 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Brodhead Public Library, 1207 25th St., Brodhead. Info: 1-877-366-3635.
Monthly Mobile Food Pantry, sponsored by Second Harvest and Catholic Charities, hosted by Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 2 to 3 p.m., at the American Legion Hall at 1400 Keep St., Darlington. Food includes fresh produce, canned goods, breads and meats. Food is free, no qualifications are needed. Bring a container to take food home in.
Blood drive, hosted by Monticello National Honor Society and the American Red Cross, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monticello School, 334 S. Main St. Make appointments before Dec. 16 at redcrossblood.org.
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.
Wednesday, December 14
Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St., Monroe.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Apple Grove Lutheran Church, 4501 Apple Grove Church Road, Argyle.
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 to 6 p.m., Monroe Middle School, 11510 13th St. Call to schedule an appointment at (800) 733-2767.
Christmas concert by 4 His praise, 6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St., Monroe.
"Holly Daze" Luncheon, 12:30 p.m., sponsored by Stateline Women's Connection and Stonecraft Ministries, $8, Peppercorn Banquets, Ludlow Mansion. 1417 Mansion Dr., Monroe. Reservations: Kris at 325-9326 or Fran at 325-2482.
The Wiota Firemen's Auxiliary's Annual Christmas party, 6 p.m., Wiota Firehouse. Potluck supper, followed by packing cheer baskets and Santa bags. Two dozen cookies for the baskets are requested, as well as a dish to pass for supper.
After school book club, The Christmas Barn by C.L. Davis, 3:45 p.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 North Water St., Albany.
Thursday, December 15
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, Belleville.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., St. John's Church, 1724 14th St., Monroe.
Celebrate Recovery, Christ-based 12-step program, 6:30 p.m., Grace Church, 416 2nd St., New Glarus. Info: (608) 527-5664 or (608) 214-2500.
Stories and More, for all ages, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave.
4Teens, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave.
Morning Optimist Club meeting, 6:30 a.m., Swiss Alps Restaurant, 804 4th Ave. West. Lisa Hendrickson to introduce her AFS Student Hala Mata from Israel.
Preschool Story Time, winter fun, 9:30 a.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 North Water St., Albany.
Black Hawk High School's Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m., 202 E. Center St., South Wayne.
Monticello Dance Team Chili Supper, 5 to 7 p.m., Monticello School Cafeteria, 334 S. Main St., Monticello. Cost is $8 per person at the door, 6 and under are free. Info: bpratt@wekz.net
Friday, December 16
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Zwingli UCC, 416 E Lake Ave., Monticello.
Monroe VFW 2312 Friday night fish fry, 5 to 8:30 p.m., 1428 17th St., Monroe. Music by High Voltage. Fish fry includes salad bar. Carry-outs available. Order: (608) 325-3338.
More Than Conquerors Kids' Program sponsored by First Baptist Church of Monroe, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Northside Elementary, 3005 8 1/2 St., Monroe. Free, grades k-5. For more info, call (608) 325-2250.
Zilmer-Riley American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 84 Friday night fish fry with Swiss steak and pie night, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fish fry includes salad bar, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.
FoodShare Application Assistance Screening and application assistance for FoodShare (Food Stamps), 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Brodhead Public Library, 1207 25th St., Brodhead. Info: 1-877-366-3635.
Monthly Mobile Food Pantry, sponsored by Second Harvest and Catholic Charities, hosted by Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 2 to 3 p.m., at the American Legion Hall at 1400 Keep St., Darlington. Food includes fresh produce, canned goods, breads and meats. Food is free, no qualifications are needed. Bring a container to take food home in.
Blood drive, hosted by Monticello National Honor Society and the American Red Cross, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monticello School, 334 S. Main St. Make appointments before Dec. 16 at redcrossblood.org.
