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Community Calendar: June 30, 2011
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Thursday, June 30

Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.w

Alcoholics Anonymous, 10:00 am., 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, Belleville.

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

Monroe Morning Optimist Club, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Swiss Alps Restaurant, 804 4th Ave., Monroe. Julio Rodiguez, DDS to speak on Fowler Free Dental Clinic.

Black Hawk High School band practice, 7 p.m., Black Hawk High School. In preparation for the Wiota 4th of July parade.

Great Plains Zen Center Lecture Series, "Following the Fragrant Grasses: Zen Writing Workshop," 7 p.m., Great Plains Zen Center, W7762 Falk Rd., Monroe. Presented by Rev. John Gendo Wolff.

Spay/Neuter Day sponsored by GCHS and ENAH, held at Monroe Auto Sales, 101 W. Eighth St., Monroe. Call (608) 543-3637 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. to register.

Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation webinar on alternative lending options, noon to 12:45 p.m. To RSVP: (608) 257-5450 or rachel.jovi@wwbic.com.

Friday, July 1

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

American Legion Post 84, Friday night fish fry with weekly special, ham balls, salad bar included, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Pie night. 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.

Great Plains Zen Center Lecture Series, "Writings of Zen Master Takuan," 7 p.m., Great Plains Zen Center, W7762 Falk Rd., Monroe. Presented by Dr. Dennis Lishka.

Saturday, July 2

Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., north side of Monroe's Square.

South Wayne Community Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., South Wayne Community Park, just off Robert Homb Dr. (Old Hwy 11). Vendors welcome. For info: (608)-214-1413.

Sesquicentennial farm celebration and Isely reunion, 1 p.m. (rain or shine), N5540 Isely Lane, Monroe. Share-a-dish picnic lunch to be served.

Great Plains Zen Center Lecture Series, "Feeding the Hungry Ghosts: Gate of Sweet Nectar," 10:30 a.m., Great Plains Zen Center, W7762 Falk Rd., Monroe. Presented by Rev. Myoyu Andersen.

Jon Briggs Farm hosts John Deere Days tractor show, 13609 Illinois 26 (two miles north of Orangeville).

"Support the Troops" skate, 1:30 to 4 p.m., Skate Station, Lena (six miles west of Freeport on U.S. 20). Enlisted and veteran service members with ID receive free admission for themselves and three guests, non-military citizens may substitute a troop care package for admission. Skate rental is extra.

Green County Historical Museum, open 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Parking in back. Info: (608) 328-4301.