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Community Calendar: May 12, 2016
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Thursday, May 12

Ostestaden Lodge Syttende Mai (Norwegian Independence Day) Celebration Potluck, 6:30 p.m., Union Presbyterian Church, Monroe. Hosted by Monroe Sons of Norway. Bring a dish to pass and table service. Entertainment by two foreign exchange students studying in Monroe. Meeting and program to follow dinner. Guests always are welcome.

4TEENS Recognition Day, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, grades 5-12; parents welcome.

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).

"Non-Standard Leases and Alternative Criteria," 7:30 to 9 a.m., Monroe Super 8 meeting room. Speaker: Nancy Jensen from the Apartment Association of South Central Wisconsin. Free breakfast.

Morning Optimist Club, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Monroe Country Club, 2205 21st St., Monroe. Speaker: Melissa Kieler from Healing Notes, topic: Reiki, essential oils and Pilates. Visitors welcome.



Friday, May 13

Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit 84, Friday night fish fry with BBQ ribs, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.

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

Preschool Story Time, 10:15 a.m., New Glarus Public Library, 319 2nd St., New Glarus.

Gun Show, 4 to 9 p.m., SLICE Arena, 1632 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Admission: $5; children under 12 free with an adult.



Saturday, May 14

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

Euchre tournament, 1 p.m., Monroe Moose Lodge, 639 3rd Ave., Monroe. Open to the public, $5 entry fee.

Darlington Annual Plant Sale, 8 to 10 a.m., Lions Club picnic shelter (behind Piggly Wiggly), Darlington. Sponsored by the Darlington Garden Club and Lafayette County Master Gardener volunteers. Plants include annuals, perennials and vegetables.

Optimist fishing clinic, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lake Montesian, Monticello. For ages 5-13. May meet at lake or ride bus from Monroe Public Library at 9 a.m. Permission slips required. Lunch and prizes provided; children must supply fishing gear and bait.

"Stamp out Hunger" Food Drive, all day, Monroe. Postal carriers will leave bags the previous week; place non-perishable food items in the provided bags and leave by the mailbox.

Goat Fun Show, 9 a.m., Green County Fairgrounds, Barn 10. Silent auction from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The 4-H Goat Project will be serving food. Grades 3-12.

Plant Sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Winslow Historical Museum, 606 Bridge St., Winslow. Brat stand open weather permitting.

Gun Show, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., SLICE Arena, 1632 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Admission: $5; children under 12 free with an adult.

Alcoholics Anonymous/Alanon, 6:30 p.m., Blanchardville Lutheran Church, 305 Madison St., Blanchardville. Open discussion. Entrance is located on west side.



Sunday, May 15

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

Downtown Light Pole Banners Unveiling Reception, 1 p.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.

Green County Democrats and Progressives meeting, Leisure Lanes, 2308 6th Ave., Monroe. Social time and dining at 5 p.m.; meeting at 6 p.m. Speakers: Michael Basford, Monroe native and chair of the Dane County Democrats, and Dane Varese, congressional staffer for Rep. Mark Pocan.

Green County American Legion and Auxiliary meeting, 7 p.m., Bank of Brodhead. All Green County Legion and auxiliary members are invited to attend.

Republican Party of Lafayette County meeting, 4 p.m., conference room, Super 8 Motel, Darlington.

Concert, 3 p.m., Union Presbyterian Church, Monroe. Brass quintet, piano-violin and African drum ensembles, and Monroe Area Singers. Free-will donations accepted.

Fairfield School Reunion, noon, conference room, Super 8 Motel, Monroe. Bring a dish to pass, beverage of your choice and photos. Info: Dennis Stuckey at 608-325-7325.