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Community Calendar: May 17, 2017
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Wednesday, May 17

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St., Monroe.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Apple Grove Lutheran Church, 4501 Apple Grove Church Road, Argyle.

Snuggletime, 9:30 a.m., Monroe Public Library. Ages 18 months and younger with a caregiver.

Wiggletime, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library. Toddlers with a caregiver.

LEGO Club, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library. Grades K-12.

Children's Storytime, 9:30 a.m., Valley Park Assisted Living, 750 Carolan Drive, Albany. Ages 5 and younger. Sponsored by Albertson Memorial Library.

Norwegian Settlement Church Museum annual meeting, 7 p.m., Albany Lutheran Church, 601 N. Mechanic St., Albany. Agenda: Building improvements completed and future projects at the old church on County EE.

Monroe Farmers Market, 1 to 5:30 p.m., Monroe Square.

Rural Medical Open House and Picnic, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Rural Medical Ambulance Service, 127 E. Louisa St., Darlington. Menu includes shredded beef sandwiches, brats, hot dogs, salads, fruit, dessert and beverage. Free, but donations will be accepted.



Thursday, May 18

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 Morning Optimist Club, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Club 48 dining room, Pleasant View complex, Monroe; enter through outpatient entrance; first left turn. Visitors welcome. Speaker: Beth Ableman Bernet, speaking on "Elementary maker spaces using STEAM."

Play + Learn, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library. Ages 6 and younger with a caregiver.

4TEENS, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library. Grades 5-12.

Friends of the Library meeting, 6 p.m., Monroe Public Library.

"Born Survivors," 7 p.m., Belleville High School Auditorium. Speaker: Dr. Mark Olsky of Fitchburg. Topic: Olsky's mother and two other women survived a Nazi concentration camp and kept their pregnancies secret, with successful deliveries. Book by Wendy Holden will be available for purchase. Sponsored by Belleville Public Library.

Black Hawk spring concerts and art show, Black Hawk school gym, South Wayne. Fifth-grade band, first- through fifth-grade general music classes and the Choraliers perform at 1:30 p.m. Middle and high school concert is at 7:30 p.m. Art show from 1:30 to 8 p.m.

Albany Community Blood Drive, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Lions building, 402 Cincinnati St., Albany. Sponsored by Hilltop Community Church. For appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins welcome. Save time by using RapidPass; info at redcrossblood.org/RapidPass.

Monroe American Legion Zilmer-Riley Post No. 84 Membership Meeting, 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe. Election of executive committee.



Friday, May 19

Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit 84, Friday night fish fry with roast pork or lasagna and pie, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe. Now serving a children's menu.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous/Alanon, 6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St., Monroe. This is a women's meeting. Entrance is located by the day care center.

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

Poppy Day, Monroe. American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 84 members and veterans will be distributing memorial poppies at area businesses to remind Americans that millions sacrificed their lives and health to keep the nation strong and free. Proceeds used exclusively to benefit hospitalized and needy veterans and their families.



Saturday, May 20

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

Farmers and Flea Market, 8 a.m. to noon, behind South Wayne Mart, 103 Wisconsin 11, South Wayne.

Monroe Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monroe Square.

Muralt Bluff State Natural Area Tour, 10 a.m. Sponsored by the Blue Mounds Area Project. See rare prairie flowers, birds and insects. Free and open to the public. Meet at the parking lot just west of W2635 County F, Albany.

Sugar River Cleanup, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Albany American Legion Hall, 300 N. Water St., Albany. The Lake Winnetka Sugar River Improvement Association will provide trash bags, and local businesses will provide food and refreshments. Info: Email lwsria@aol.com or call 608-862-1698 or 773-418-7123.

The Lowe Family, 7:30 p.m., Monroe High School Performing Arts Center. Broadway, country, Irish, bluegrass, jazz, gospel and old-time favorite music. Tickets: $50, $35, $25 and $20 for adults and $10 for students 18 and under. Purchase at the Monroe Arts Center box office, 1315 11th St., Monroe, by calling 608-325-5700 or online at monroeartscenter.com.



Sunday, May 21

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

Community Pancake Breakfast, 7 a.m. to noon, Brodhead Airport, N2443 Airport Road, Brodhead. Young Eagle rides available to ages 8-17 from 9 a.m. to noon; Kelch Aviation Museum open. Cost: Adults, $6; kids under 10, $4.

Special Church Service, 10:30 a.m., Paradise Cove, Winslow. The theme of the service will be "Metaphor's of the Church: Garden" with Pastor Matt Smith. Bring chairs and insect repellent. If rain, service will be held at the church in McConnell.

Green County Council American Legion and Auxiliary Meeting, 7 p.m., New Glarus Post.