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Community Calendar: March 22, 2012
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Thursday, March 22

Stories and More, 10 a.m., spring, Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.

Book N'Bake Sale Lobby, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 10 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 St., 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. West, guest speaker: Pat Schye and Sinem Bertling will speak on youth risk behavior.

Monticello Area Historical Society general meeting, 7 p.m., Zwingli United Church, 416 East Lake Ave., Monticello. Guest speakers: Hans and Jim Sulzer, program topic: "Pet food from Green County" and the history of PFC LLC. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Preschool Storytime, birds, 9:30 a.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.

World Cheese Discovery Center meeting, 11:30 a.m., Wisconsin Community Bank conference room, 1717 10th St., Monroe. Discuss: progress on the initiative to further this project including 501(c)(3) status and funding opportunities. Public is welcome. Info: contact Barb Nelson at (608) 325-2985 or myhchili@tds.net.

Friday, March 23

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

Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit No. 84 Friday night fish fry with chicken and dressing, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.

FoodShare Application Assistance Screening and application assistance for FoodShare (Food Stamps), 9 a.m. to noon, Brodhead Public Library, 1207 25th Street, Brodhead. Info: (877) 366-3635.

Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella," presented by Lena-Winslow High School, 7:30 p.m., Lena-Winslow Fine Arts Center, 516 Fremont St. Tickets: $5 for adults and $3 for students, to purchase: contact the high school office at (815) 369-3119 or at the door.

Second annual Science Night, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Blackhawk Technical College-Monroe Campus, 210 4th Ave., Monroe. Activities include chemistry demonstrations, a family farm adventure and mini-experiments for kids. Event is free for kids of all ages. Info: Lori Rodefeld at (608) 329-8252 or lrodefeld@blackhawk.edu.

Free play group for ages 5 and under, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Albany Community Center, 400 5th St., Albany. Open to residents in any of the communities surrounding Albany. Play theme: The Muppets. Info: contact the Albany Community Center at (608) 445-4107.

"The Muppets," free showing, Albany Community Center, 400 5th St., Albany. An activity will take place at 6 p.m., movie will start at 7 p.m. Popcorn, candy and drinks will be available for sale. Info: contact the Albany Community Center at (608) 445-4107.

"Almost, Maine," 7:30 p.m., Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 16th Ave., Monroe. Tickets: (608) 325-1111, monroetheatre@tds.net, or MTG box office, Monroe. Info: www.monroetheatre.com.

Saturday, March 24

Monroe Lego Club, 1 to 3 p.m., Community Room of Monroe Public Library. Free, informal building session. Do not bring own Legos; they will be provided. Info: (608) 329-7056 or lisa@innserendipity.com.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., 1623 22 1/2 Ave., Monroe.

Annual show, Green County Harmony Chorus, 7:30 p.m., Monroe High School, 1600 26th St., Monroe. Admission: $10 for the annual show, $5 for students and $5 for after glow. Show features Waldorf Hair Company, Choir Boys and Sound Factory.

Soup and sandwich supper, sponsored by the McConnell Area Historical Society and Museum, 4 to 8 p.m., McConnell Methodist Church Hall, 211 N. Hulbert Road, McConnell, Ill. Menu: all-you-can-eat chili, vegetable beef soup, cheese sandwiches, celery/carrot sticks, desserts and beverages. Cost: $6.50 for adults, $3 for children ages 5 to 12 and free for ages under 5. All proceeds benefit the McConnell Area Historical Society and Museum.

Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella," presented by Lena-Winslow High School, 7:30 p.m., Lena-Winslow Fine Arts Center, 516 Fremont St. Tickets: $5 for adults and $3 for students, to purchase: contact the high school office at (815) 369-3119 or at the door.

"Almost, Maine," 7:30 p.m., Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 16th Ave., Monroe. Tickets: (608) 325-1111, monroetheatre@tds.net, or MTG box office, Monroe. Info: www.monroetheatre.com.

Jordan Lutheran Church Women's Guild bake sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Woodford State Bank, 403 West 8th St., Monroe. Baked goods: pies, lefse, cookies, rolls, candy and cheese.

Pancake supper and bake sale, hosted by Clarno Zion United Methodist Church, W5899 County P, Monroe, 4:30 to 7 p.m. The public is welcome.

Green County American Legion birthday dinner, hosted by Zilmer-Riley American Legion Post No. 84 and the Auxiliary Unit, 1625 12th Ave., Monroe. Social hour at 5:30 p.m., Swiss steak dinner at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $8 per plate. A special program following the dinner. RSVP: call (608) 325-4122.

Sunday, March 25

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

"Almost, Maine," 2 p.m., Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 16th Ave., Monroe. Tickets: (608) 325-1111, monroetheatre@tds.net, or MTG box office, Monroe. Info: www.monroetheatre.com.