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Community Calendar: June 24, 2009
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Wednesday, June 24

Albertson Memorial Library, preschool story time, 10 a.m., Albany.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., call (608) 325-5527 for meeting location (Big Book and discussion).

Contact of Northern Illinois, crisis line training, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Park Hills Church, Freeport. Information: (815) 233-4357.

Monroe Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, financial seminar "Outlook and Opportunities," with Bob Knudtson, 516 26th Ave., Monroe.

Monroe Public Library, Wacky Wednesday workshop Super Summer Science," 1:30 p.m., library front lawn. Information: 328-7010.

Zwingli United Church of Christ, outdoor family night, 6 p.m. brat fry, 7 p.m. worship, at the church, 465 E. Lake Ave., Monticello.

Relay for Life benefit for Ashley's Angels, 8 p.m., Ludlow Bar, Monroe.

Thursday, June 25

Albertson Memorial Library, Able the Dancing Chihuahua, 3:30 p.m., Albany.

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.

Contact of Northern Illinois, crisis line training, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Park Hills Church, Freeport. Information: (815) 233-4357.

Green County Master Gardeners, touring Allen Centennial Gardens on UW-Madison campus, 7 p.m., carpool leaves UWEX office at Pleasant View at 6 p.m.

Hope Eternal After Loss, grief and education group, 6 to 7:30 p.m., St. Camillus Center, 2101 6th St., Monroe.

Monroe Clinic, peripheral vascular disease ankle-brachial index screening, 9 a.m. to noon, Behriner Senior Center of Monroe, 1113 10th St., Monroe.

Monroe Main Street, Concerts on the Square, features Red Hot Dixie, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., north side of the Courthouse, Monroe. Information: 328-4023 or e-mail: monroemainstreet@tds.net.

Monroe Public Library, picture book stories for ages 3 to 6, 10 a.m., at the library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.

Monroe Public Library Teen Read, grades 6-12 invited, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., book talk and discussion, second floor meeting room, Monroe Public Library.

Monroe Theatre Guild "The Odd Couple," 7:30 p.m., Monroe High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets: MTG box office or at the door.

Monticello Area Historical Society, general meeting 7 p.m., 7:15 p.m. program on Public Enemy #1 John Dillinger, north room of Zwingli Church, Monticello.

Turner Hall of Monroe, Style ala Carte, noon fashion show featuring Joanne's Dress Shop, Ratskeller Restaurant, Turner Hall. Information: 325-3461 or www.TurnerHallofMonroe.org

Winneshiek Players, performance of "Grace and Glorie," 7:30 p.m., 228 W. Clark St., Freeport. Information: (815) 232-7023.

Friday, June 26

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 210 N. Main, Orfordville.

American Legion Post 84, Friday night fish fry with weekly special swiss steak, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe. Information: 325-4244 after 3 p.m.

American Cancer Society's Green County Relay for Life, opening ceremony 6 p.m., survivor's lap 6:30 p.m., luminaria's at 9 p.m., Monroe High School track, Monroe.

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 Theatre Guild "The Odd Couple," 7:30 p.m., Monroe High School Performing Arts Center, Tickets, MTG box office or at the door.

River Valley Trading Co., Acoustic Coffee House features Rollande Krandall, 7 p.m., 204 S. Main St., Blanchardville.

Scales Mound, Stagecoach Festival Jamboree, 7 p.m., Scales Mound School gymnasium; professional wrestling, 7:30 p.m. town hall. Information: (815) 541-1392.

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.

Winneshiek Players, performance of "Grace and Glorie," 7:30 p.m., 228 W. Clark St., Freeport. Information: (815) 232-7023.

Saturday, June 27

Argyle Booster Club, 8th annual golf classic, starts at 8 a.m., Yellowstone Golf Course.

Argyle Community Organization, duck races at 2 p.m. at Steve's garage; fish fry supper, serving 4 to 9 p.m., in front of Argyle Firehouse.

Charles and Martha Bennehoff reunion, 11:30 a.m., Rock Grove Town Hall.

Representative Brett Davis, office hours, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Monroe Public Library.

Green County Historical Museum, open 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Information: 328-4301 or 325-6503.

Green County Humane Society dog and car wash, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Guerin Chiropractic Office, 1419 9th St., Monroe.

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 Junior Optimists, car wash and lunch stand, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Amcore Bank parking lot, 9th St., Monroe.

Monroe Theatre Guild "The Odd Couple," 7:30 p.m., Monroe High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets: MTG box office or at the door.

Orangeville Education Foundation Garden Walk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ron and Trish Shumaker, 107 N. Church; Jeff and Sharon Lewis, 103 E. High St.; Marilyn Satness, 103 S. Orange; Drake and Patty Gross, 3149 W. McConnell Rd.; Jim and Marilyn Thoren, 3304 W. Orangeville Rd.; and Rick and Evelyn Drake, 10182 N. Damascus Rd.; Orangeville. Purchase tickets at any garden.

River Valley Trading Co., Rollande of Lemur Beads, glass bead-making demonstration, 1 p.m., 204 S. Main St., Blanchardville.

Scales Mound Stagecoach Festival 5K and 10K run, 9 a.m. east end of park; craft fair, band concert 12:30 p.m., games, rides. Information: (815) 845-2691 or (815) 845-2370 or www.scalesmound.com.

Soper-Jacobson reunion, 11 a.m., potluck at noon, new shelter building, Argyle Park. Bring dish to pass and beverage.

Tri-County ATV Club, brat feed fundraiser, 11 a.m.; fireworks at dusk, along Cheese Country Trail in Calamine. Information: www.tricountyatv.org or www.tricountytrails.com

Winneshiek Players, performance of "Grace and Glorie," 7:30 p.m., 228 W. Clark St., Freeport. Information: (815) 232-7023.