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Community Calendar: March 17, 2016
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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 Monroe Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Masonic Temple, 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. 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.

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.



Sunday, March 20

"The Ladies of Harmony," 2 p.m., Mighty Richland Players Dessert Theater, Masonic Hall, Orangeville. Dessert included. Call 815-819-1310 to make reservations.

"Three Days," 1:30 p.m., Juda Zion United Methodist Church, N2350 Church St., Juda. A cantata celebrating the Passion and Resurrection of Christ. Free-will offerings accepted after the performance. Refreshments to follow in Fellowship Hall.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., St. John's UCC, 1724 14th St., Monroe.

Brodhead FFA Alumni Card Parties, 1:30 p.m., Bank of Brodhead courtesy room, Brodhead. Light refreshments will be served.

"Father Knows Best," 1:30 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.

Palm Sunday Service with Procession, 10:30 a.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2810 6th St., Monroe.