Thursday, February 21
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 St., Belleville.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., St. John's Church, 1724 14th St., Monroe.
Celebrate Recovery, 12-step Christ-centered recovery program, 6:30 p.m., Grace Church, 416 2nd St., New Glarus. All hurts, habits and hang-ups; everyone welcome. Info: 608-527-5664.
Manga Artist Workshop with Nick Katzfey, for students in sixth grade and up, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library. Registration is required, call 608-328-7027 or visit teen desk.
Monroe Morning Optimist Club, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Swiss Alps restaurant, 804 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Guest speaker: Lynne Wheeler, topic: iPad program for sixth-graders.
Stories and more, 10 a.m., bath time, Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
The Friends of Yellowstone Lake State Park meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the park office. Meeting is open to the public.
Friday, February 22
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Zwingli UCC, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello.
Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit No. 84 Friday night fish fry with Swiss steak, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.
Preschool and toddler story time, "Things That Go," 9:30 a.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany. No registration required.
Saturday, February 23
Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., 1623 22 1/2 Ave., Monroe.
Moonlit walk, hosted by Friends of Yellowstone, 6 to 8 p.m. Yellowstone State Park.
Bake sale benefit for muscular dystrophy, 9 a.m. to noon, Grace Lutheran Church in Monroe. Up to $200 in matching funds from Thrivent Financial. Donations will be matched as well. For questions, contact Julie Miller at 608-329-7589 or Sue Fillhouer at 608-325-4242.
Candlelight hike and bonfire, Yellowstone Lake State Park, 6 to 8 p.m. Family-friendly, restrooms open, lighted trail through woods and along dike. Free, state park admission required. For more information, call park office at 608-523-4427 or email friendsofyellowstone@hotmail.com.
25th annual model railroad show and swap meet, hosted by Depot Stove Gang Model Railroad Club, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lena-Winslow School District gymnasium, 401 Fremont St., Lena. Info: Freeport/Stephenson County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 815-233-1357.
Sunday, February 24
Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Monroe Clinic Hospital, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe.
Annual soup and sandwich lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m.. McConnell United Methodist Church, 211 N. Hulbert Road, McConnell, Ill. Menu: all-you-can-eat chili, vegatable beef soup, cheese sandwiches, celery/carrot sticks, dessert and beverage. Tickets: $4 for adults and $2 for children from 5 to 12 years old.
Bake sale benefit for Muscular Dystrophy, Shepherd of the Hills in New Glarus, before and after services. Up to $200 in matching funds from Thrivent Financial. Donations will be matched as well. For questions, contact Julie Miller at 608-329-7589 or Larry Kubehl at 608-527-5050.
Loaves and Fishes Community Meal, 4 to 6 p.m., served at Grace Lutheran Church. Sponsored by Grace Lutheran Church
25th annual Model Railroad Show and Swap, hosted by Depot Stove Gang Model Railroad Club, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lena-Winslow School District gymnasium, 401 Fremont St., Lena. Info: Freeport/Stephenson County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 815-233-1357.
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 St., Belleville.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., St. John's Church, 1724 14th St., Monroe.
Celebrate Recovery, 12-step Christ-centered recovery program, 6:30 p.m., Grace Church, 416 2nd St., New Glarus. All hurts, habits and hang-ups; everyone welcome. Info: 608-527-5664.
Manga Artist Workshop with Nick Katzfey, for students in sixth grade and up, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library. Registration is required, call 608-328-7027 or visit teen desk.
Monroe Morning Optimist Club, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Swiss Alps restaurant, 804 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Guest speaker: Lynne Wheeler, topic: iPad program for sixth-graders.
Stories and more, 10 a.m., bath time, Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
The Friends of Yellowstone Lake State Park meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the park office. Meeting is open to the public.
Friday, February 22
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Zwingli UCC, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello.
Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit No. 84 Friday night fish fry with Swiss steak, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.
Preschool and toddler story time, "Things That Go," 9:30 a.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany. No registration required.
Saturday, February 23
Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., 1623 22 1/2 Ave., Monroe.
Moonlit walk, hosted by Friends of Yellowstone, 6 to 8 p.m. Yellowstone State Park.
Bake sale benefit for muscular dystrophy, 9 a.m. to noon, Grace Lutheran Church in Monroe. Up to $200 in matching funds from Thrivent Financial. Donations will be matched as well. For questions, contact Julie Miller at 608-329-7589 or Sue Fillhouer at 608-325-4242.
Candlelight hike and bonfire, Yellowstone Lake State Park, 6 to 8 p.m. Family-friendly, restrooms open, lighted trail through woods and along dike. Free, state park admission required. For more information, call park office at 608-523-4427 or email friendsofyellowstone@hotmail.com.
25th annual model railroad show and swap meet, hosted by Depot Stove Gang Model Railroad Club, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lena-Winslow School District gymnasium, 401 Fremont St., Lena. Info: Freeport/Stephenson County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 815-233-1357.
Sunday, February 24
Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Monroe Clinic Hospital, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe.
Annual soup and sandwich lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m.. McConnell United Methodist Church, 211 N. Hulbert Road, McConnell, Ill. Menu: all-you-can-eat chili, vegatable beef soup, cheese sandwiches, celery/carrot sticks, dessert and beverage. Tickets: $4 for adults and $2 for children from 5 to 12 years old.
Bake sale benefit for Muscular Dystrophy, Shepherd of the Hills in New Glarus, before and after services. Up to $200 in matching funds from Thrivent Financial. Donations will be matched as well. For questions, contact Julie Miller at 608-329-7589 or Larry Kubehl at 608-527-5050.
Loaves and Fishes Community Meal, 4 to 6 p.m., served at Grace Lutheran Church. Sponsored by Grace Lutheran Church
25th annual Model Railroad Show and Swap, hosted by Depot Stove Gang Model Railroad Club, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lena-Winslow School District gymnasium, 401 Fremont St., Lena. Info: Freeport/Stephenson County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 815-233-1357.
