Wednesday, June 17
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., call (608) 325-5527 for meeting location (Big Book and discussion).
Monroe Parks and Recreation Department, self defense class with Timm Burns, 7 to 9 p.m., Behring Senior Center of Monroe. Information: 329-2460.
Monroe Public Library, Wacky Wednesday "Create a Play" program for students in first through sixth grade, 1:30 p.m., library 925 16th Ave., Monroe. Information: 328-7010.
Stateline Women's Connection, 11 a.m., Peppercorn Banquets at Ludlow Mansion, 1421 Mansion Dr., Monroe. Reservations and nursery: 966-3535 or 325-2482 or transportation 325-5788.
Stirring the pot: dialogue, discussion and dinner in dairyland, 5:30 p.m., front lawn of the Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe. Information: (608) 328-9441.
Wiota Happy Hour 4-H Club, ice cream social, serving 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wiota Town Hall.
Thursday, June 18
Alcoholics Anonymous, 10 a.m. Crossroads Community Church, 2003 10th 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, Belleville.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., St. John's Church, 1724 14th St., Monroe.
Black Hawk Area Food Pantry, 3 to 6 p.m., South Wayne Fire Station.
Green County UW Extension, Monroe Main Street Program and Monroe Chamber of Commerce, "A Low Cost/High Impact Design for Downtowns" webinar, noon to 1:30 p.m., upstairs conference room at Wisconsin Community Bank, 1717 10th St., Monroe. Pre-register (608) 328-9441.
Hope Eternal After Loss, grief and education group, 6 to 7:30 p.m., St. Camillus Center, 2101 6th St., Monroe.
Lamont United Methodist Church, chicken barbecue, serving begins at 4:30 p.m., Lamont United Methodist Church. Everyone welcome.
Monroe Arts Center, art opening for Reality 3, 5 to 7 p.m., Monroe Arts Center. Information: 325-5700.
Monroe Public Library Teen Link Program, grades 6-12 registered program, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., second floor meeting room, Monroe Public Library.
Monroe Main Street, UWEX and MCCI, Revitalizing Wisconsin's Downtown webinar "Low Cost-High Impact Design for Downtowns," noon to 1:30 p.m., Wisconsin Community Bank. Information and registration: (608) 328-9441.
Monroe Public Library, picture book stories for ages 3 to 6, 10 a.m., at the library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
Relay for Life Team "Ashley's Angels," open house purse party, 5 to 7:30 p.m., at Bag Ladies, 1504 10th St., Monroe. (next to Curves, above Hedeman Real Estate). Information: 558-33839 or 325-5267.
Turner Hall of Monroe, Style ala Carte, noon fashion show featuring Town and Country Styles, Ratskeller Restaurant, Turner Hall. Information: 325-3461 or www.TurnerHallofMonroe.org
Friday, June 19
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 210 N. Main, Orfordville.
American Legion Post 84, Friday night fish fry with weekly special pork loin and pies, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe. Information: 325-4244 after 3 p.m.
Boy Scout Troop 101, selling glow necklaces and toys, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Green County Fairgrounds in conjunction with the balloon rally.
Mighty Richland Players, Hard Candy/Check, Please, one act comedies, doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m., MRPDT, Orangeville. Reservations: (815) 819-1310.
Monroe Balloon Rally, 3 to 5 p.m. balloon pilot registration; 4 p.m. gates open to public; 5 to 9 p.m. midway concessions and games; 5 to 9 p.m., arts and crafts fair; 5:30 p.m. pilot/crew briefing; 6 p.m. balloon launch; 7 p.m. balloon demonstrations; 8 p.m. set up for balloon glow; 8:30 p.m. balloon glow; Green County Fairgrounds, Monroe. Information: www.monroeballoonrally.com or (608) 214-5837.
Monroe Parks and Recreation Department, self defense class with Timm Burns, 7 to 9 p.m., Behring Senior Center of Monroe. Information: 329-2460.
Monroe Theatre Guild "The Odd Couple," 7:30 p.m., Monroe High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets: MTG box office or at the door.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2312 Monroe, Friday night fish fry, 5 to 8:30 p.m., 1428 17th St., Monroe. Hall available for banquets and parties. Information: 325-3338.
Saturday, June 20
Blanchardville Public Library, used book sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Legion Hall, Mason St., Blanchardville. Information: 523-2055.
Boy Scout Troop 101, selling glow necklaces and toys, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Green County Fairgrounds in conjunction with the balloon rally.
Browntown Fire Department, fish boil, 4 to 8 p.m., Browntown Park, upper shelter house.
Friends of New Glarus Woods State Park, Universe in the Park program, 8:30 p.m., New Glarus Woods State Park.
Green County Dairy Day, cattle show, 9 a.m., Green County Fairgrounds, Monroe. No fee for morning parking. Parade downtown Monroe at 1:30 p.m. with the crowning of Green County Dairy Queen and Princess at the Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe. Information: 328-4023.
Green County Historical Museum, open 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Information: 328-4301 or 325-6503.
Kenneth G. Wells American Legion Post 209, June Days celebration, Truck and Tractor Pulls, 11 a.m., Business Park, Orfordville. Information: 751-3037.
Mighty Richland Players, Hard Candy/Check, Please, one act comedies, doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m., MRPDT, Orangeville. Reservations: (815) 819-1310.
Monroe Balloon Rally, 5 a.m. gates open to public; 6 a.m. balloon launch; 6 to 11 a.m. Koning pancake breakfast; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. arts and crafts fair; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. classic car exhibit; noon to 6 p.m. live bands; noon to 9 p.m. midway concessions and games; 5:30 p.m. pilot/crew briefing; 6 p.m. balloon launch; 7 p.m. balloon demonstrations; 8 p.m. begin set up for balloon glow; 8:30 p.m. balloon glow, all at Green County Fairgrounds. Information: www.monroeballoonrally.com or (608) 214-5837.
Monroe Theatre Guild "The Odd Couple," 7:30 p.m., Monroe High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets MTG Box office or at the door.
Rock County Conservationists and the Prairie Enthusiasts (Prairie Bluff Chapter), Green County's Muralt and Iltis Prairies wildflower walk, 9 a.m. to noon, Muralt Bluff Prairie, 2 1/2 miles west of Albany. Information: Dick Newsome, (608) 365-2609.
Snappy Snazzers 4-H Club, dairy day, 9 to 11 a.m., Community Bank of Orangeville.
