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 0-6 years, 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, 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 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
Saturday, March 19
Main Street Winter Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Masonic Temple, north side of the Monroe courthouse square. Contact Taylor Golz at 608-214-1330 with any questions.
"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.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., St. Andrews's Episcopal Church, 2810 6th St., Monroe.
St. Paddy's Day Dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, Browntown Fire Department. Music by Party Train. Food and dancing; 50/50 raffle. Admission: $3.
Alcoholics Anonymous/Alanon, 6:30 p.m., St. Victors Church, 1760 14th St., Monroe. Open speaker meeting. Entrance is on 20th Avenue (parish library door), on the east side of the church.
"Father Knows Best," 7:30 p.m., Darlington High School Auditorium. Comedy based on the 1950s TV series. Tickets: $6 when purchased at the high school office or $8 at the door.
"An Evening With S. Carey," 7:30 p.m., Monroe High School Performing Arts Center, 1600 26th St., Monroe. Tickets: $20 for adults, $10 for students 18 and under. Purchase through the Monroe Arts Center, 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249 or online at www.monroeartscenter.com.
"Broadway and Beyond," 7:30 p.m., Turner Hall, Monroe. A musical revue by Monroe City Band. Tickets: $7 at the door or from any city band member.
Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit No. 84 97th birthday dinner, 5 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe. Cocktails at 5 p.m.; Swiss steak dinner at 6 p.m. All members and spouses welcome. Advance sign-up is appreciated to allow for planning; sign-up sheet is at the Legion.
Lenten Healing Service, 11 a.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2810 6th St., Monroe.
Main Street Monroe Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Masonic Lodge, north side of the Monroe Square. Featured: Tapping and making maple syrup displays and demonstrations. Free homemade donuts, coffee and hot chocolate. SNAP and WIC accepted. Handicapped accessible.
Jordan Lutheran Church Women's Bake Sale, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Woodford State Bank, Monroe. Menu: Lefse, pies, rolls, cookies, Norwegian goodies and more.
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 0-6 years, 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, 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 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
Saturday, March 19
Main Street Winter Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Masonic Temple, north side of the Monroe courthouse square. Contact Taylor Golz at 608-214-1330 with any questions.
"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.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., St. Andrews's Episcopal Church, 2810 6th St., Monroe.
St. Paddy's Day Dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, Browntown Fire Department. Music by Party Train. Food and dancing; 50/50 raffle. Admission: $3.
Alcoholics Anonymous/Alanon, 6:30 p.m., St. Victors Church, 1760 14th St., Monroe. Open speaker meeting. Entrance is on 20th Avenue (parish library door), on the east side of the church.
"Father Knows Best," 7:30 p.m., Darlington High School Auditorium. Comedy based on the 1950s TV series. Tickets: $6 when purchased at the high school office or $8 at the door.
"An Evening With S. Carey," 7:30 p.m., Monroe High School Performing Arts Center, 1600 26th St., Monroe. Tickets: $20 for adults, $10 for students 18 and under. Purchase through the Monroe Arts Center, 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249 or online at www.monroeartscenter.com.
"Broadway and Beyond," 7:30 p.m., Turner Hall, Monroe. A musical revue by Monroe City Band. Tickets: $7 at the door or from any city band member.
Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit No. 84 97th birthday dinner, 5 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe. Cocktails at 5 p.m.; Swiss steak dinner at 6 p.m. All members and spouses welcome. Advance sign-up is appreciated to allow for planning; sign-up sheet is at the Legion.
Lenten Healing Service, 11 a.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2810 6th St., Monroe.
Main Street Monroe Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Masonic Lodge, north side of the Monroe Square. Featured: Tapping and making maple syrup displays and demonstrations. Free homemade donuts, coffee and hot chocolate. SNAP and WIC accepted. Handicapped accessible.
Jordan Lutheran Church Women's Bake Sale, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Woodford State Bank, Monroe. Menu: Lefse, pies, rolls, cookies, Norwegian goodies and more.
