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Community Calendar: June 16, 2016
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Thursday, June 16

Words + Wonder, 10 a.m, Monroe Public Library, ages 3-6 with a caregiver.

Summer Lunch Bunch, 12:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, grades 3-5; call ahead to register.

Papercraft, 6 p.m., Monroe Public Library, adults and kids ages 10 and up with an adult.

Friends of the Library Meeting, 6 p.m., Monroe Public Library.

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, 7 p.m., St. John's Church, 1724 14th St., Monroe.

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Monroe Bible Church, lower level room 102, 2613 8th Ave., Monroe. Use the west entrance (lower level).

#Throwback Thursday Movie: "The Sandlot," 1 p.m., New Glarus Public Library, 319 2nd St., New Glarus. Popcorn and drinks will be served. This film is rated PG. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Chicken Barbecue, 4:30 p.m., Lamont United Methodist Church, Wisconsin 81 and County D. Info: Margaret Zimmerman, 608-776-4141.



Friday, June 17

Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit 84, Friday night fish fry with chicken, dressing and pie, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.

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

Balloon and Blues Festival, 6 p.m., Green County Fairgrounds, 2600 10th St., Monroe. "Balloon glow" at 8:30 p.m. Music, food, activities and hot air balloons. Free. Info: www.monroeballoonrally.com.

Monticello Blood Drive, noon to 5 p.m., Zwingli United Church of Christ, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello. For info or to make appointment: Download the American Red Cross Blood Donor app, visit redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: Monticello WI), or call 1-800-733-2767. All donors may enter a raffle for one of six $10 VISA gift cards.

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

Browntown Summer Fest, 7 p.m. to midnight, Browntown Park. Tractor pulls, beer garden and concession stand.



Saturday, June 18

Gap Church rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gap Church, W2401 Wisconsin 59, 4 miles west of Albany. Donations accepted. Rain or shine. Contact Craig Roth at 608-558-5280, Laurie Exum at 608-897-8261 or Jane Copus at 608-214-8289 or jcopus1@frontier.com. All proceeds go toward the preservation of the Gap Church building.

Balloon and Blues Festival, 6 a.m., Green County Fairgrounds, 2600 10th St., Monroe. "Balloon glow" at 8:30 p.m. Music, food, activities, and hot air balloons. Free. Info: www.monroeballoonrally.com.

Cattle Show, 9:30 a.m., Green County fairgrounds, Monroe. Families are invited to attend. Free and open to public.

Father's Day Pie and Cake Sale, 9 a.m. to noon, First National Bank, Argyle. Open until sold out. Annual event sponsored by Argyle Women's Club.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous/Alanon, 6:30 p.m., St. Victors Church, 1760 14th St., Monroe. Open speaker meeting. Entrance is on 20th Ave. (parish library door), on the east side of the church.

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

Brodhead Police Dept. Spaghetti Supper, 4 to 8 p.m., Brodhead High School, 2501 W 5th Ave., Brodhead. Proceeds go to Badger Honor Flight. Tickets: Seniors and veterans, $7; adults, $9; ages 6-12, $6; kids 5 and under, free. Tickets available for purchase at the door or at Brodhead Register Print Center, Sagen and Associates, Sugar River Banks in Brodhead, Monroe and Juda, the Brodhead Police Dept., Heartland Graphics and Bartles Co. and Tap in Monroe.

Browntown Fire Dept. Fish Boil, 4 to 8 p.m., Browntown Park, upper shelter. Menu: Boiled cod, potatoes, onions, coleslaw, rolls, beverages and strawberry sundaes. Gun raffle, fireworks and crowning of the Browntown 4-H Dairy Queen.

Browntown Summer Fest, 4 p.m. to midnight, Browntown Park. Sunshine Band, beer garden and concession stand. Special Crowning at 5 p.m.; Browntown Dairy Queen will be crowned at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks at dusk.

American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Green County, 4 to 11 p.m., Brodhead High School, Brodhead. Survivors' reception at 3 p.m.; dessert auction, silent auction and activities for all ages. Walk starts at 4:45 p.m. Partnering with the Brodhead Police Dept. Spaghetti Supper event: Free ice cream to anyone who eats at the supper and stops at the Relay. Register as a team or participant online at http://relayforlife.org/greencountywi or by calling 608-662-7542. Public welcome. Free admission.



Sunday, June 19

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.

Family Day Service, 9:30 a.m., Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 1603 16th Ave., Monroe. Refreshments after the service.

Father's Day Breakfast Buffet, 8 to 11 a.m., American Legion Post 84, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe. Pancakes, French toast, eggs, ham, sausage, hash browns, fruit, sweets, beverages. Adults $7, children 3-10, $4, children under 3 free. Proceeds benefit Monroe Baseball. For info call Ken Gratz at 608-325-3919.