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Community Calendar: March 3, 2016
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Thursday, March 3

Yester Year Auto Club meeting, 7 p.m., community room, First National Bank, Monroe. Antique car enthusiasts welcome. Bring finger foods. Beverages will be provided.

Virtual Dementia Tour, 1 to 3 p.m., United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St., Monroe. Call the United Methodist Church at 608-325-6700 to reserve a spot; reservations are limited. Free.

Swiss Attic Fanciers Questers, 9:30 a.m., Monroe Fire Station #1, 601 W. 17th St., Monroe. Topic: "Coffee History." Call Judie Heitz at 325-3314 if interested in attending.

Morning Optimist Club, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Monroe Country Club, 2205 21st St., Monroe. Speaker: Rick Gleason, topic: Family Promise.

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

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

TAB and VolunTEENS, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, grades 6-12.

Build It! Family Fun Night, 5:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library. All ages welcome, but caregiver must be present with children under 6.

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).

Monroe American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 84 meeting, 4 p.m., post home, Monroe. Members urged to attend.

Juda Senior Citizen Pot Luck, noon, Juda Community Center. Cards and dominos. Public is welcome, age 55 and above. Bring a dish to pass and personal table service. Cards and dominos will be played after dinner. Info: Carol Davis at 608-934-5015.



Friday, March 4

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

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

Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry, 4 to 5 p.m., lower level of Town Bank, Darlington. No income eligibility limits to participate. Volunteers needed from 3 to 6 p.m. To volunteer, contact Carrie at 608-293-0791 or register as a volunteer at the pantry.

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

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



Saturday, March 5

"Exploring Your Inner Path," 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Great Plains Zen Center, W7762 Falk Road, Monroe. Fundraising event to explore different styles of meditation and contemplative practice. Cost: $100 for a full day; $60 for a half day. Contact gpzc@greatplainszen.org, call 608-325-6248 to register.

Soup Day, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Juda-Oakley-UMC, W2388 Gerber Road, Juda. Menu: Chili, soups, hot dogs, cheese sandwiches, desserts and beverages; crafts and baked goods for sale. Pie auction at 2 p.m. Cost: $7 for adults ($7.50 at door); $3 ($3.50 at door) for children 10 and under; free for children 5 and under.

"Our God Reigns" missions event, 10 a.m., Gratiot middle school, Gratiot. Breakfast brunch from 10 to 11:30 a.m.; sing-a-long at 11:30 a.m.; Ryan Wyss speaking at 11:45 a.m.; Deb Wyss will speak on special needs children at 1 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2810 6th St., Monroe.

Pancake Breakfast, 7 a.m. to noon, United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St., Monroe. Hosted by Boy Scouts of America Troop 180. Cost: $6 for ages 11 to adult; $3 for ages 4 to 10; free for ages 3 and under.



Sunday, March 6

All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast and Bake Sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Moose Lodge, 639 3rd Ave., Monroe. Sponsored by the Monroe Noon Optimist Club. Baked goods include lefse, cookies, pies, bars and more. Cost: $8 for adults, $4 for ages 6-11; free for ages under 5. Proceeds support local youth programs.

"Our God Reigns" missions event, 9:30 a.m., Gratiot middle school, Gratiot. Ryan Wyss will share slides on Asia and present morning message at 10:30 a.m., followed by a fellowship dinner.

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