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Community Calendar: March 15, 2016
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Tuesday, March 15

Scrabble, 1 p.m., New Glarus Public Library, 319 2nd St., New Glarus.

Music + Movement, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library, for ages up to 6 years, with a caregiver.

Level UP! Study Time, 3:15 p.m., Monroe Public Library, grades K-12.

Al-Anon Support Group, 7:30 p.m., Monroe Clinic hospital building, first floor, Cardiac Rehab Conference Room.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Church, 506 12th Ave., Fellowship Hall, New Glarus.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Congregational United Church of Christ, 201 E. 23rd St., Brodhead.

Golden Age Club business meeting, noon, Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe.

Monroe TOPS Chapter 1453 meeting, 11 a.m., Monroe United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St. Info: 608-325-9491

"Plight of the Pollinators: Be Part of the Solution," 1 p.m., Monroe United Methodist Church. Jan Golden will discuss gardening tips. Autographed copies of "It's a Great Day for Pulling Weeds" will be available. Hosted by Friends in Faith Ministries. All are welcome. Refreshments served.

Albany Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m., Albany Historical Museum, 119 N. Water St., Albany. Program by P. J. Francis on Ireland to follow. Refreshments available. Free and open to the public.

Monroe Noon Optimists meeting, noon, Swiss Alps, 804 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Board update and social hour. Open to the public. Info: 608-325-9768.



Wednesday, March 16

Hope Eternal After Loss support group, 9 to 10:30 a.m., St. Camillus Center, 2101 6th St., Monroe. Info: Monroe Clinic Hospice at 608-324-1230 or 800-367-8406, or go to the event calendar at monroeclinic.org.

"Best Nest Box Mounting Practices," 1 to 5 p.m., Bluebird Nest Nature Center, Darlington. Carol McDaniel will answer questions and present a PowerPoint program every half hour from 1 to 5 p.m. on how to set up and maintain bluebird nest boxes. Visit www.lafayettecountybluebirdsociety.com for more information. Refreshments; free and open to the public.

Children's Storytime, 9:30 a.m., Albany public library, 200 N. Water St., Albany; up to age 5.

Play + Learn, 9:45 a.m., Monroe Public Library, for children 6 and younger, with a caregiver.

Papercraft, 1 p.m., Monroe Public Library, adults.

Chess Competition, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, for grades 6-12.

Stellar Stories, 3:40 p.m., Monroe Public Library, grades K-12.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St., Monroe.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Apple Grove Lutheran Church, 4501 Apple Grove Church Road, Argyle.

"Mitchell's March Madness," 7 p.m., lower meeting room, First National Bank, Monroe. Sponsored by the Green County Historical Society. Presented by Tom Mitchell, who will tell about his father, Lee Mitchell, and his experiences in basketball.



Thursday, March 17

Morning Optimist Club, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Monroe Country Club, 2205 21st St., Monroe. Speaker: Dan Thorp and Logan Cisewski will talk about Cheese City Brewers and Vintners (Green County's Home Brewers Club).

Coloring Club, 2 p.m., New Glarus Public Library, 319 2nd St., New Glarus.

Words + Wonder, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library, for children 3 to 6 years, with a caregiver.

4TEENS, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, grades 6-12.

St. Pat's Parade craft and walking together, 4 p.m., Monroe Public Library, kids and families, teen volunteers welcome.

Board of Trustees Meeting, 7 p.m., Monroe Public Library.

Darlington Garden Club, 7 p.m., Town Bank community room, Darlington. Those interested in gardening, protection of wild flowers and civic beautification are welcome to attend. Program presenter: Kristine Haas; hostess: Sara Aide.

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

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

Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation meeting, 7 p.m., cafe dining room, Rafter's Restaurant, 9426 W. Wagner Road, Lena.



Friday, March 18

Fish Fry, 5 to 7 p.m., St. Clare of Assisi Parish, St. Victor's School Gym, 1416 20th Ave., Monroe. Adults $12; age 4 to 10, $5; 3 and under free. Fish, cole slaw, applesauce, potato choice, mac and cheese, roll, dessert, coffee and milk.

"The Ladies of Harmony," 7:30 p.m., Mighty Richland Players Dessert Theater, Masonic Hall, Orangeville. Dessert included. Call 815-819-1310 to make reservations.

Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit No. 84, Friday night fish fry with ham balls or salmon loaf and pie night, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.

Preschool Story Time, 10:15 a.m., New Glarus Public Library, 319 2nd St., New Glarus.

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

"Father Knows Best," 7:30 p.m., Darlington High School Auditorium. Comedy based on the 1950s TV series. Tickets: $6 when pre-purchased at the high school office or $8 at the door.

"Die Herbstzeitlosen" ("The Late Bloomers"), 7:30 p.m., Grand Hall of Turner Hall, Monroe. An 86-minute film in Swiss-German with English subtitles. Doors open at 7 p.m. Free-will donation. Info: http://turnerhallofmonroe.org/swissmovienight.html