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Community Calendar: December 15, 2011
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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.

Saturday, December 17

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9:00 a.m., 1623 22 1/2 Ave., Monroe.

MHS choir carols on the Square, 1 to 3 p.m., Monroe

Market on the Square, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Masonic Temple, 1613 1/2 10th Street. Info: (608) 325-7648

Santa will be coming to Wiota, sponsored by the Wiota Fire Department, 11:30 a.m., Wiota Firehouse.

Santa inside his workshop, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m., in front of the Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave.

Santa Paws, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., bring pet in for a picture with Santa, $5 donation benefits Occupaws Guide Dog Organization, Dog Face, 1307 Wisconsin 69, New Glarus. Info: (608) 527-PETS (7387).

Junior Optimist Club gift wrapping presents, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Shopko, 408 W. 8th St. Donations to benefit Women's Club Stocking Fund.

Sunday, December 18

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Monroe Clinic Hospital, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe.

Annual Christmas concert of the Bel Canto Singers, directed by Allen Redford, 7 p.m., St. Victor Catholic Church, 1416 20th Ave.

"Lead Me Back To Bethlehem" by Pepper Choplin, 10:00 a.m. worship service, Union Presbyterian Church, 2707 5th St.

Albany United Methodist Church presents 4 His Praise, 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., 105 South Mill St. Free will offering to benefit the Albany UMC new building fund. More information is available by calling (608) 862-3206.