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Community Calendar: June 9, 2011
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Thursday, June 9

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.

Brat Bash 2011, Twining Valley Retirement Community, 700 8th Ave., Monroe. Brat, bag of chips and soda for $5. Carryouts and deliveries available. Proceeds to Monroe Clinic Hospitce. Info or orders: Jeannine at (608) 329-5999 or Kelly at (608) 214-5726.

Southwest Family Care Alliance, Open House, 2:30 to 4 p.m.,128 W. 8th St., Monroe.

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

Monroe Optimist, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Swiss Alps Restaurant, 804 4th Ave., Monroe. Beth Brown (Monroe Clinic) to speak on aquatic physical therapy program.

American Business Women's Association (Jane Addams Chapter) monthly meeting, 6 p.m., at the Season's, 1100 W. Galena Ave., Freeport. Cost is $12 for meeting and dinner. For reservations: (815) 235-7329 by June 6.

Family Promise of Green County meeting, 7 p.m., Zwingli United Church of Christ, 416 E. Lake Avenue, Monticello.

Concerts on the Square, Little Vito and the Torpedoes, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., west side of the Square.

Monroe Sons of Norway Ostestaden Lodge meeting, 6:30 p.m. (refreshments) 7 p.m. (meeting). Former Resurrection Lutheran church (north of YMCA). Guests always welcome.

Monroe Public Library, "Sing Around the World" with Johanna Gorman-Baer, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Monroe Public Library second floor program room, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.

Friday, June 10

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

American Legion Post 84, Friday night fish fry with weekly special, chop suey, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.

Free paper shredding, 9 a.m. to noon, First National Bank and Trust Company, 321 Milwaukee St., Argyle. Open to all community members.

Monroe VFW Post 2312, Friday night fish fry, 5 to 8:30 p.m., 1428 17th St., Monroe. Fish fry includes salad bar. Carry-outs available.

Family Promise of Green County all-day fundraiser, Jimmy John's, 116 8th St., Monroe. Portion of day's sales to go to Family Promise.

Cars on the Square, 5 to 8:30 p.m., Downtown Monroe. Classic and antique cars on display.

Saturday, June 11

Lafayette County Dairy Breakfast, 6:30 to 10:30 a.m., McComish Farms, 11241 County O, Shullsburg. $4 (adults), $2 (kids under 10), and preschoolers eat for free.

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

Old-fashioned cheesemaking, 9 a.m., Imobersteg Farmstead Cheese Factory, 2108 6th Ave., Monroe.

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.

Lena Catfish Tournament, 6 a.m., McNeil's Damascus Landing, Lena. Cost is $20 per boat.

Woodford School picnic, noon, Black Hawk Park, Woodford. Former Woodford School students, teachers, family and friends welcome. Bring a dish to pass. For info: (608) 922-6618.

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

"Shooting for a Cure" Multiple Sclerosis sporting clay shoot, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Argyle Rod and Gun Club. Food, fun, prizes. For info: (608) 558-3138.

Strawberry Ice Cream Social with full meal, 5 to 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church (in Dowling Hall), North Street, Argyle.

Sunday, June 12

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

Darlington Canoe Festival parade, 1:30 p.m. For more info: www.canoefest.com.

Yester Year Auto Club June tour , leaving 9:15 a.m. from Old Walmart parking lot. Touring Elizabeth, Ill. attractions.

First Presbyterian Church of Apple River, Bluegrass/Gospel Music Night, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Apple River.

The Democratic Party of Green County meeting, 6 p.m. (social at 5 p.m.), Swiss Alps Restaurant, 804 4th Ave. W., Monroe. Speakers: Rep. Mark Pocan (state budget bill) and Dr. Robert Beck (homelessness prevention).

"Strawberry Sundae Sunday," 2 to 4 p.m., Veterans Park, Brodhead. Sundaes are free until they run out.

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

Breakfast buffet, 8 a.m. to noon, Monroe American Legion.