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Community Calendar: July 8, 2011
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Friday, July 8

American Legion Post 84, Friday night fish fry with weekly special, BBQ ribs, salad bar included, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Pie night. 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.

Monroe VFW 2312, Friday night fish fry, 5 to 8:30 p.m., 1428 17th St., Monroe. Fish fry includes salad bar. Carry-outs available. Orders: (608) 325-3338.

Monroe Theatre Guild production of "Noises Off," 7:30 p.m., MTG Theatre, 910 16th Ave., Monroe. For info: (608) 325 -1111 or visit www.monroetheatre.com.

Great Plains Zen Center Lecture Series, "This is Your Brain on Meditation," 7 p.m., Great Plains Zen Center, W7762 Falk Road, Monroe. Presented by Dr. Roc Ordman.

Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., American Legion Club, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe. Clothing and miscellaneous.

Saturday, July 9

Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., north side of Monroe's Square.

South Wayne Community Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., South Wayne Community Park, just off Robert Homb Dr. (Old Hwy 11). Vendors welcome. For info: (608)-214-1413.

Monroe Theatre Guild production of "Noises Off," 7:30 p.m., MTG Theatre, 910 16th Ave., Monroe. For info: (608) 325 -1111 or visit www.monroetheatre.com.

Schwartzlow family reunion, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jaycee Park, Brodhead. Bring a dish to pass, table service and beverage. Questions: (608) 897-2082.

Great Plains Zen Center Lecture Series, "Reading and Being Read by Mahayana Sutras," 10:30 a.m., Great Plains Zen Center, W7762 Falk Rd., Monroe. Presented by Dr. Natalie Gummer.

Town of Fayette picnic/reunion. 11 a.m. parade. Noon picnic, RFS Center. 1 p.m. program (raffles). 2 p.m. street dance. For info: (608) 776-2674.

Sugar River Valley PF 50-bird Sporting Clays with Lewis classes and Chicken Shoot, shooting begins at 9 a.m., last clays squad out at 4 p.m. Steak fry from 1 to 8 p.m. Argyle Rod & Gun Club, W9408 Hwy 81, three miles east of Argyle. Questions: Bob at (608) 325-4494.

Book signing, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th Street, Monroe. Kim Sigafus, Peter Woodruff and John Buford to sign their books.

Green County Historical Museum, open 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Parking in back. Info: (608) 328-4301.

Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to noon, American Legion Club, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe. Clothing and miscellaneous.

Brat Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Winslow Museum on Bridge Street, Winslow. Museum open, and some farmers market items and baked goods also available.

Sunday, July 10

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

Cruis'n Wisconsin Car, Motorcycle & Truck Show, Blanchardville. Rain or shine. Register 8 a.m. to noon, $12. Display only and for sale: $6. General admission: $2. Children under 12: free.

Lena's Got Talent, hosted by Lena Community Park District. Cash prizes for first, second, and third place. Sign up at the Park office. For info: (608) 369-5351.

Great Plains Zen Center Lecture Series, "Dharma Talk," 2 p.m., Great Plains Zen Center, W7762 Falk Rd., Monroe. Presented by Rev. Tonen O'Connor.

Green County Historical Museum, open 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Parking in back. Info: (608) 328-4301.

Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. to noon, American Legion Club, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe. Clothing and miscellaneous.

Bluegrass/gospel music night, 7 to 8:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Apple River, Ill.

Monroe American Legion Breakfast Buffet, 8 a.m. to noon, Legion hall.

Rabe reunion, noon, Community Building, Winslow. Bring a dish to pass, table service and drink. Bingo will be played.

56th Annual Wenger reunion, noon, Twining Park north shelter, Monroe. Bring a dish to pass and table service.

Transition Green County discussion/potluck, 5 to 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2810 6th St., Monroe. To discuss green construction and remodeling. Bring a simple dish to pass.

Monday, July 11

Alcoholic Anonymous, 7 p.m., call (608) 325-2696, (608) 325-2540 or (608) 328-4494 for meeting location (Big Book and Discussion).

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., St. John's Church, 1724 14th St., Monroe.

Baby storytime, 9 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.

Toddler storytime, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.

Great Plains Zen Center Lecture Series, "Enlightenment Isn't Something Terribly Holy," 7 p.m., Great Plains Zen Center, W7762 Falk Rd., Monroe. Presented by Rev. Zuiko Redding.

Lunch Bunch, noon to 1 p.m., County Board Room, Lafayette County Courthouse, Darlington. Lee Gill, R.N. from the Lafayette County Health Department to speak.