By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.
Community Calendar: May 10, 2012
Placeholder Image

http://www.facebook.com

Thursday, May 10

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, 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: Gabrielle Breadon, Junior Optimists.

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

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

4TEENS, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.

Spring food drive, hosted by the youth of McConnell UMC, 6 p.m. All donations benefit the Le-Win Food Pantry. Info: contact the church at (815) 868-2324.

Monroe Sons of Norway meeting, 6 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 1025 15th Ave., Monroe. Norwegian Independence Syttende Mai celebration, potluck dinner, bring a dish to pass. Program: hardanger fiddle concert by Inna Nelson. Guests are welcome.

The Green County Retired Educator's Association meeting, lunch at noon, Partridge Hall, 200 S. State St., Argyle. Program presented by Jane Swiggum, "The Art of Becoming a Clown." Bring any type of plant for a plant exchange.

Spring Concert, presented by Black Hawk High School Music Department, 7:30 p.m., high school, 202 E. Center St., South Wayne. Performers include the concert band and choirs. Concert is free and open to the public.

Friday, May 11

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

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

Saturday, May 12

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

Tire Day, 7 a.m. to noon, Monroe Streets and Sanitation Department, 1064 5th Ave., Monroe. Prices: $2 for car and small truck off rim; $7 for car and small truck on rim; $7 for large truck (semi) off rim; $12 for large truck (semi) on rim; and $10 for tractor tires. Info: (608) 329-2490.

Plant sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Winslow Historical Museum, 600 Bridge St., Winslow. Features: flowering annuals, vegetable plants, mixed vines and grasses, geraniums, cemetery pots and Nancy's Brat Stand.

Eighth Annual Clean Up Day, sponsored by the Village of Albany, 9 a.m. to noon, for the forest behind the ball park.

Spring luncheon, plant sale and craft show, hosted by the Apple River Presbyterian Church, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Apple River Event Center, 446 E. Hickory St., Apple River, Ill. Coffee and homemade cinnamon rolls at 9 a.m.; lunch at 11 a.m. includes ham and scalloped potatoes, salad, vegetables, roll, drink and desert. Price: $7.50 for adults, and $5 for children. Info: Judy Hodgin at (815) 594-2388 or Joyce Edge at (815) 594-2445.

South Wayne community rummage sales, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., bake sale for "Relay for Life" at Berget's, 1275 Wisconsin 11 West, South Wayne.

Democratic Party of Green County meeting, 6 p.m., Swiss Alps Restaurant, 804 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Informal social time and a dutch treat, beginning at 5 p.m.

Stamp Out Hunger, hosted by the National Association of Letter Carriers, in cooperation with the United States Postal Service. Place non-perishable food items in the bags provided by mailbox, and the letter carrier will make sure that it is donated to the Green County Food Pantry.

Sunday, May 13

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

An evening of gospel music, hosted by First Presbyterian Church of Apple River, 7 to 8:30 p.m., 210 W. Baldwin St., Apple River, Ill. Features "The Broege Sisters." Info: Terry or Nancy Ingram at (815) 594-2592.

Buffet breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, Monroe American Legion, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.