Thursday, March 29
University of Wisconsin Band concert, hosted by Brodhead High School Band Department, 7:30 p.m., Brodhead High School, 2501 W. 5th Ave., Brodhead. Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 at the door and children 5 and under are free. Can be purchased at: Brodhead High School, Pinnow Pharmacy in Brodhead, Schultz Pharmacy in Monroe and Evansville High School. Info: (608) 897-2155 ext. 122 or jriesterer@brodhead.k12.wi.us.
Book chatter, 3:30 p.m., in teen area, 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: Daisy Peterson will speak on the upcoming rock, mineral and fossil show sponsored by Badger Lapidary Geological Society .
Preschool Storytime, trucks, cars and trains, 9:30 a.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.
"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.
Informational meeting on starting a canoe and kayak club, hosted by the Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation, 7 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
Friday, March 30
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m. Zwingli UCC, 416 E Lake Ave., Monticello.
Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit No. 84 Friday night fish fry with salmon loaf, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.
FoodShare Application Assistance Screening and application assistance for FoodShare (Food Stamps), 1 to 4 p.m. Albany Public Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany. Info: (877) 366-3635.
"Winning the Battle" seminar, 7 to 9 p.m., Monroe Bible Church, 2613 8th Ave., Monroe. Registration not necessary, no attendance fee, free-will offering will be taken. Topic: how to learn about the spiritual battle and how to fight it.
"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.
Norwegian Bake Sale, hosted by Monroe Sons of Norway Lodge, 9 a.m. until sold out, Woodford Bank, 403 West 8th St., Monroe.
"The Sound of Light," a painting exhibit by artist Carol Dolan, Palos Heights, Ill., through Friday, May 11, and the 25th Annual Wisconsin Regional Art Program Competition and Exhibit, Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe. Opening reception for both exhibits, 5 to 7 p.m., Frehner Gallery, with a brief gallery talk at 5:30 p.m. by Carol Dolan.
Saturday, March 31
Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., 1623 22 1/2 Ave., Monroe.
"Winning the Battle" seminar, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monroe Bible Church, 2613 8th Ave., Monroe. Registration not necessary, no attendance fee, free-will offering will be taken. Lunch will be available, with donations accepted, and childcare will be provided. Topic: how to learn about the spiritual battle and how to fight it.
"Almost, Maine," 2 and 7:30 p.m., Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 16th Ave., Monroe. Tickets: (608) 325-1111, monroetheatre@tds.net, or at the MTG box office, Monroe. Info: www.monroetheatre.com.
Variety Show/Cabaret Night, presented by the Monroe City Band, 7:30 p.m., Grand Hall of Turner Hall, 1217 17th Ave., Monroe. Tickets: $6 and are available from members of the city band or at the door. Info: Randy Schneeberger at (608) 325-9722.
Owls of Wisconsin Program and Night Hike, hosted by the Friends of New Glarus Woods State Park, 6:30 p.m., free event, parking in the state park requires either a daily admission sticker or an annual Wisconsin park sticker. Info: call Dunnell Kendrick-Parker, president of the Friends of New Glarus Woods State Park, at (608) 527-2335 or visit www.newglaruswoods.org.
Sunday, April 1
Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Monroe Clinic Hospital, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe.
South Wayne Union Cemetery, deadline to have grave decorations removed.
"The Joy Awaiting," presented by Juda-Zion and Oakley-Union Churches, 1:30 p.m., at Juda-Zion, N2350 Church St.
Benefit breakfast for Apostolate to the Handicapped, 7 a.m. to noon, Monroe Moose Lodge, 639 3rd Ave. Cost: $7 for adults, $4 children 5 to 11 years old, and free for children 4 and under. Menu: egg casserole, scrambled eggs, hash browns, pancakes, French toast, biscuits and gravy, ham and sausage, juice, milk, coffee and white or wheat toast.
University of Wisconsin Band concert, hosted by Brodhead High School Band Department, 7:30 p.m., Brodhead High School, 2501 W. 5th Ave., Brodhead. Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 at the door and children 5 and under are free. Can be purchased at: Brodhead High School, Pinnow Pharmacy in Brodhead, Schultz Pharmacy in Monroe and Evansville High School. Info: (608) 897-2155 ext. 122 or jriesterer@brodhead.k12.wi.us.
Book chatter, 3:30 p.m., in teen area, 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: Daisy Peterson will speak on the upcoming rock, mineral and fossil show sponsored by Badger Lapidary Geological Society .
Preschool Storytime, trucks, cars and trains, 9:30 a.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.
"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.
Informational meeting on starting a canoe and kayak club, hosted by the Friends of the Pecatonica River Foundation, 7 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
Friday, March 30
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m. Zwingli UCC, 416 E Lake Ave., Monticello.
Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit No. 84 Friday night fish fry with salmon loaf, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.
FoodShare Application Assistance Screening and application assistance for FoodShare (Food Stamps), 1 to 4 p.m. Albany Public Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany. Info: (877) 366-3635.
"Winning the Battle" seminar, 7 to 9 p.m., Monroe Bible Church, 2613 8th Ave., Monroe. Registration not necessary, no attendance fee, free-will offering will be taken. Topic: how to learn about the spiritual battle and how to fight it.
"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.
Norwegian Bake Sale, hosted by Monroe Sons of Norway Lodge, 9 a.m. until sold out, Woodford Bank, 403 West 8th St., Monroe.
"The Sound of Light," a painting exhibit by artist Carol Dolan, Palos Heights, Ill., through Friday, May 11, and the 25th Annual Wisconsin Regional Art Program Competition and Exhibit, Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe. Opening reception for both exhibits, 5 to 7 p.m., Frehner Gallery, with a brief gallery talk at 5:30 p.m. by Carol Dolan.
Saturday, March 31
Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., 1623 22 1/2 Ave., Monroe.
"Winning the Battle" seminar, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monroe Bible Church, 2613 8th Ave., Monroe. Registration not necessary, no attendance fee, free-will offering will be taken. Lunch will be available, with donations accepted, and childcare will be provided. Topic: how to learn about the spiritual battle and how to fight it.
"Almost, Maine," 2 and 7:30 p.m., Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 16th Ave., Monroe. Tickets: (608) 325-1111, monroetheatre@tds.net, or at the MTG box office, Monroe. Info: www.monroetheatre.com.
Variety Show/Cabaret Night, presented by the Monroe City Band, 7:30 p.m., Grand Hall of Turner Hall, 1217 17th Ave., Monroe. Tickets: $6 and are available from members of the city band or at the door. Info: Randy Schneeberger at (608) 325-9722.
Owls of Wisconsin Program and Night Hike, hosted by the Friends of New Glarus Woods State Park, 6:30 p.m., free event, parking in the state park requires either a daily admission sticker or an annual Wisconsin park sticker. Info: call Dunnell Kendrick-Parker, president of the Friends of New Glarus Woods State Park, at (608) 527-2335 or visit www.newglaruswoods.org.
Sunday, April 1
Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Monroe Clinic Hospital, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe.
South Wayne Union Cemetery, deadline to have grave decorations removed.
"The Joy Awaiting," presented by Juda-Zion and Oakley-Union Churches, 1:30 p.m., at Juda-Zion, N2350 Church St.
Benefit breakfast for Apostolate to the Handicapped, 7 a.m. to noon, Monroe Moose Lodge, 639 3rd Ave. Cost: $7 for adults, $4 children 5 to 11 years old, and free for children 4 and under. Menu: egg casserole, scrambled eggs, hash browns, pancakes, French toast, biscuits and gravy, ham and sausage, juice, milk, coffee and white or wheat toast.
