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Community Calendar: July 9, 2016
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Saturday, July 9

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., St. Andrews's Episcopal Church, 2810 6th St., Monroe.

Euchre tournament, 1 p.m., Monroe Moose Lodge, 639 3rd Ave., Monroe. Open to the public. $5 entry fee.

Green County Historical Society Museum, open 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Parking is behind the museum.

Dr. Stiles Swim Meet, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monroe Municipal Pool. Call pool for re-open time. Only the baby pool will be open during the meet.

Schwartzlow Reunion, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Putnam Park, 6th Street and W. 3rd Avenue, Brodhead. Meal starts at about noon; bring a dish to pass. Table service, broasted chicken, ham and bottled water provided. Spread the word. Info: Rita (Ringhand) Vickers at 608-897-2082.

Monticello Homecoming, all day. Games, food, sports, contests, raffle, carnival, beer, music, Pony Trot 5K run/walk and Little Pony 1K. Fireworks at 9:45 p.m.

Monroe Christian Singles, 6 to 8 p.m., Monroe Church of Christ, 103 20th Ave. Game night: Euchre, board or card games, dominoes. Potluck: Bring a dish to pass. Drinks provided. Bring an idea for the next restaurant to try. Info: Pastor Tim Mellenberger at 608-558-8186 or Dave Kloepping at 608-426-2748. All Christian singles welcome.

Pedal for Paws Benefit Bike Ride, 7 a.m., Village Park, New Glarus. Rest stops, refreshments, after-ride events. Pre-registration: Individual, $40; family, $55; additional children, $15 each. Register at P4P.zapevent.com.

Alcoholics Anonymous/Alanon, 6:30 p.m., Blanchardville Lutheran Church, 305 Madison St., Blanchardville. Open discussion. Entrance is located on west side.

"Schuetzenvereins (Shooting Societies) of Green County," 6 p.m., Zwingli U.C.C., Monticello. PowerPoint by Chris Pederson from Eau Claire.



Sunday, July 10

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

Green County Historical Society Museum, open 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Parking is behind the museum.

Cruis'n Wisconsin Car, Motorcycle and Truck Show, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., McKellar Park, Blanchardville. Judged show: Over 130 trophies; 40 classes. Vendors, raffle, door prizes, beer, soda and food. Registration 8 a.m. to noon. Registration fees: $8 if by July 6; $15 after then. Info: Aaron Jorenby, 608-523-4338. Admission: $2; under 12 free. Rain or shine.

Homer and Minnie (Campbell) Anderson Family Reunion, noon, Northeast Park, 5th St., Monroe. Potluck; bring table service and lawn chairs. Coffee and water provided. No pets allowed in park.

Skattum Hanson Reunion, noon, Argyle American Legion Park shelter. Bring photos, a dish to pass and tableware. Beverages provided.

Monticello Homecoming. Church services at 9:30 a.m. at Montesian Gardens. Chicken barbecue at 11 a.m. at octagon shelter. Parade at 2 p.m. begins at east end of Lake Avenue. Games, food, sports, contests, raffle, carnival, beer and music.

Jordan Lutheran Church Service, 3 to 6 p.m., Twining Park bandshell and nearby shelter. Local praise bands. Potluck until 6 p.m. Ice cream and root beer. Free-will offering, with proceeds going to area families.

61st Annual Wenger Family Reunion, noon, Twining Park north shelter, Monroe. Bring a dish to pass, table service and beverage of choice. Info: Fritz Wenger, 608-325-6364.

Outdoor worship service and baptism, 10:30 a.m. Clarno Forestry Center, County P, east of Wisconsin 69. Monroe Bible Church. Baptism in Richland Creek; picnic.

Buffet Breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, Monroe American Legion, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe. Adults, $7; children 3-10, $3; under three, free.

Soddy Reunion, noon, Recreation Park, north shelter near Swiss Alps playground, Monroe. Bring a dish to pass, own table service and drink.



Monday, July 11

Lunch Bunch, noon to 1 p.m., county board room, Lafayette County Courthouse. Topic: "The Drug Culture in Our Community," the changing trends in drug use, what to be aware of and what to report to authorities. Speaker: Deputy Paul Klang, K-9 officer with Lafayette County Sheriff's Department.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2810 6th St., Monroe.

Play + Learn, 9 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 6 and younger with a caregiver.

Maker Monday, 1:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, grades 1-12.

Family Yoga Class, 6 p.m., New Glarus Village Park. All ages welcome.



Tuesday, July 12

Driftless Area Artists, 6:30 p.m., first floor conference room, Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe. Monthly meeting; open to all members and prospective members.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Church, 506 12th Ave., Fellowship Hall, New Glarus.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Congregational United Church of Christ, 201 E. 23rd St., Brodhead.

Al-Anon Support Group, 7:30 p.m., Monroe Clinic hospital building, first floor, Cardiac Rehab Conference Room.

Golden Age Club business meeting, noon, Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe.

Monroe TOPS Chapter 1453 meeting, 11 a.m., Monroe Methodist Church, 2227 4th St. Info: 608-325-9491

Music + Movement, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 6 and younger with a caregiver.

Zumba for Teens, 3 p.m., Monroe Public Library, grades 6-10; call ahead to register.

Scrabble, 1 p.m., New Glarus Public Library, 319 2nd St., New Glarus

Learn Spanish through Stories, 1:30 p.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany. Suggested grades K-second.

Albany Library Book Club, 7 p.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.

Monroe Noon Optimists meeting, noon, Swiss Alps, 804 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Speaker: Dusty Williams. Topic: Green County Fair. Open to the public. Info: 608-325-9768.

NAMI Green County, 6:30 p.m., second floor activities room, Aster Retirement Community, 616 8th Ave., Monroe. Support group for individuals with mental illness and/or their family members.

GCHC Barbershop Singers Practice, 7 p.m., St. John's UCC, Fellowship Hall, Monroe. New singers welcome.