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Community Calendar: July 12, 2013
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Friday, July 12

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Zwingli UCC, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello.

Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit No. 84 Friday night fish fry with chicken and dressings, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.

Movies in the Park featuring "Despicable Me," hosted by Lena Community District, starts at dusk (around 8:30 p.m.), maintenance building located below the Lena Community Park District office, 609 N. Schuyler St., Lena, Ill.

"The Adventures of Robin Hood" performance, hosted by Plum River Playhouse, 7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 600 N. Main St., Stockton. Tickets: Stockton Banking Center, Stockton, 815-947-2000.

Davis, Dakota and Rock City blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Rock City Fire Department, 7600 N. Rock City Road, Rock City, Ill. Appointment or info: 815-865-5338 or 815-865-5265 or redcrossblood.org.

Preschool Story Time, "We Dig Up Animals That Live Underground," 9:30 a.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.

Garden Readers, fourth through eighth grade, 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.

"Interstitial Garden" opening reception, 5 to 7 p.m., Frehner Gallery, Monroe Arts Center, Monroe. Artist gallery talk at 5:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.



Saturday, July 13

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

Market on the Square, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Square, Monroe.

"The Adventures of Robin Hood" performance, hosted by Back Street Players, 7:30 p.m., the Township Hall, 111 Monroe St., Hanover. Tickets: 815-244-1014.

Schwartzlow descendants' family reunion, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Putnam Park, 6th St. and W, 3th Ave., Brodhead. Bring a dish to pass, table service and bottled water provided. Info: Rita (Ringhand) Vickers, 608-897-2082.

Library pirate treasure hunt, 12:30 to 2 p.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany. Open to the public, no registration required.

Introductory Zen meditation class, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Great Plains Zen Center, W7762 Falk Road, Monroe. Suggested donation: $25 and $15 for seniors, students and special circumstances. Pre-registration is requested. Info: www.greatplainszen.org, gpzc@greatplainszen.org or 608-325-6248.



Sunday, July 14

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., St. John's UCC, 1724 14th St., Monroe.

27th annual Cruis'n Wisconsin Car, Motorcycle and Truck Show, hosted by Blanchardville Community Pride, McKellar Park, Blanchardville. Held rain or shine. Price: $2 for adults and free for ages under 12. Info and pre-registration: 608-523-4338 or write Aaron Jorenby, 105 E. Wilson St., Blanchardville, WI 53516.

Music In the Park featuring "Nick Raab and Friends," hosted by Lena Community Park District, 6 p.m., Lions Park, Lena, Ill. In case of rain, event will be held at St. John's Church.

"The Adventures of Robin Hood" performance, hosted by Back Street Players, 2 p.m., the Township Hall, 111 Monroe St., Hanover. Tickets: 815-244-1014.

Second Sunday buffet breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, American Legion, 1627 12th St., Monroe. Menu: pancakes, French toast, fried and scrambled eggs, hash browns, ham, sausage, muffins, biscuits and gravy, juices, fruit cups and assorted sweets. Prices: $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 3 through 10 and children under 3 are free. Proceeds benefit veteran's services, community services and scholarships.

Skattum and Hanson reunion, noon, Argyle Shelter House Park, Argyle. Bring dish to pass and own table services. Beverages provided.

Yester Year Auto Club July tour, Big Cat Rescue and Crane Foundation, Baraboo. Trip leaves old Walmart parking lot 9 a.m.

Green County Democrats and Progressives monthly meeting, Vince's Restaurant and Pizzeria, 619 4th Ave., Monroe. Social time and meal (Dutch treat) at 5 p.m.; meeting at 6 p.m. Guest speaker: Jacob Hajdu, political director of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. Open to the public.

58th annual Wenger reunion, noon, Monroe Parks and Recreation Center, city hall, Monroe. Bring a dish, table service and drink.



Monday, July 15

Baby and toddler story time, 10 a.m., "Digging Up Dinosaurs," Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.

Beneath the Surface, "Under the Microscope," for sixth grade through ninth grade, Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe. Starts 9 a.m. and runs through Friday.

Green County Board of Thrivent Financial ice cream social, 6:30 p.m., before Monroe City Band concert. Rain date Sunday, July 29.