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Community Calendar: June 20, 2013
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Thursday, June 20

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

Celebrate Recovery, 12-step Christ-centered recovery program, 6:30 p.m., Grace Church, 416 2nd St., New Glarus. All hurts, habits and hang-ups; everyone welcome. Info: 608-527-5664.

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

Concerts on the Square featuring Michael Perry and The Long Beds (country folk), hosted by Main Street Monroe and Colony Brands, Inc., 6:30 to 9 p.m., west side of Square.

Stories and more, 10 a.m., "Dinosaurs," Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.

Lunch Bunch, for students entering fourth through seventh grade, 12:45 to 1:45 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.

Monroe Morning Optimist Club meeting, 6:30 a.m., Swiss Alps Restaurant, 804 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Guest speaker: Richard Daniels, of Monroe Arts Center's Wisconsin Music Arts Festival.

Ice cream social, 4 to 7 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 1025 15th Ave. Monroe.

Chicken barbecue, 4:30 p.m., Lamont United Methodist Church.

"Wiley and the Hairy Man" auditions, 7 p.m., Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 16th Ave., Monroe. Info: Meghan Randolph, 608-325-1111 or monroetheatre@tds.net.

"Social Security" performance, 7:30 p.m., Janesville Performing Arts Center's Gallery space, 408 S. Main St., Janesville. Tickets: $12 plus JPAC ticketing fees. Purchase tickets: 608-758-0297 ext. 1 or www.janesvillepac.org.

Volunteer work day at Yellowstone Lake State Park, 4 p.m. until dark. Wear long pants, shoes/boots and socks, and bring work gloves if available. Check-in at the park office. Info: 608-293-3031 or 608-523-4427.

Friends of Yellowstone Lake State Park monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., picnic shelter across from the park office. Info: 608-543-3068 or friendsofyellowstone@hotmail.com.



Friday, June 21

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

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

Monticello community blood drive, 1 to 5 p.m., Zwingli United Church of Christ, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello. Info or appointment: redcrossblood.org or 800-733-2767.

"Social Security" performance, 7:30 p.m., Janesville Performing Arts Center's Gallery space, 408 S. Main St., Janesville. Tickets: $12 plus JPAC ticketing fees. Purchase tickets: 608-758-0297 ext. 1 or www.janesvillepac.org.



Saturday, June 22

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

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

Lena Community Park District catfish tournament, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., McNeil's Damascus Landing, Lena, Ill. Info: 815-369-5351. www.lenaparks.org.

"Social Security" performance, 7:30 p.m., Janesville Performing Arts Center's Gallery space, 408 S. Main St., Janesville. Tickets: $12 plus JPAC ticketing fees, $16 for 6 p.m. pre-show dinner. Purchase tickets: 608-758-0297 ext. 1 or www.janesvillepac.org.

28th annual Stephenson County Ag Breakfast, 6 to 10 a.m., Stephenson County Fairgrounds, 2250 S. Walnut Road, Freeport. Menu: Whole hog sausage, beef bacon, scrambled eggs, cheese, coffee cake, milk and ice cream. Cost: $5 per person, children 5 and under are free. Info: Ardath DeWall at 815-864-2561 or Diana Ethridge at 815-232-8323.



Sunday, June 23

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

Music In the Park featuring "Michelle and Lu Ann," 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 Dischords performance (bluegrass/gospel), 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., Albany United Methodist Church, 500 Park St. Open to the public. Info: 608-862-3206.

Ice cream social, 4 to 7 p.m., Staver St. Peters United Methodist Church, W5899 Highway P, Monroe. Menu: Barbecue pork sandwich, hot dogs, potato salad, chips, baked beans, applesauce, fruit pie, ice cream and assorted toppings, coffee, milk and lemonade. Carryouts available. Price: $7.50 for adults and $5 for children age 9 and under.

Yester Year Auto Club tour to Fulton, Ill. Sites: Heritage Canyon, Windmill and Martin House Museum. Leaving old Walmart parking lot at 9 a.m. Info: Pat or Bob Johnson, 608-329-6392.

Loaves and Fishes community meal, 4 to 6 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 1025 15th Ave., Monroe.