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Community Calendar: Nov. 5, 2009
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Thursday, November 5

Albertson Memorial Library, computer classes, 7 p.m., library, 200 N. Water St., Albany. Information: (608) 862-3491.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 10 a.m. Faith Baptist Church, 2003 10th 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, Belleville.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., St. John's Church, 1724 14th St., Monroe.

Black Hawk Parent's Club, meeting, 7 p.m., South Wayne Commons Area.

Celebrate Recovery, 6:30 p.m., Grace Church, 416 2nd St., New Glarus. Information: (608) 527-5664.

Monroe American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 84, meeting, 7 p.m., Post Home, 1625 12th Ave., Monroe. Bring Christmas gift shop items for veterans.

Monroe Arts Center exhibit "Looking In, Looking Out" by Karen Ragus and Leslie DeMuth, opening reception 5 to 7 p.m., artist gallery talk, 5:30 p.m., Frehner Gallery, MAC, Monroe. Information: (608) 325-5700.

Monroe High School Vocal Music Department, "Fall into Song" concert, 7:30 p.m., Monroe High School Performing Arts Center, Monroe.

Monroe Public Library, Picture Book Stories for ages 3 to 6 yrs., 10 a.m., 925 16th Ave., Monroe.

Monroe Public Library Teen Advisory Board members, meeting, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., 2nd floor meeting room, Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.

River Valley Trading Co., The Documentary Docket, 7 p.m., Blanchardville. Information: 523-1888.

Caregiver Renewal Day, registration 9:30 a.m., speakers, entertainment, lunch, Bridges Restaurant/Banquet Center, 210 Christensen Dr., Darlington. Registration: Aging and Disability Resource Center, Green County Satellite at 9608) 328-9499.

Yester Year Auto Club, winter meeting, 7 p.m., Amcore Bank Community Room, Monroe. Bring finger food.

Friday, November 6

Albertson Memorial Library, Staff in-service day, library open 4 to 7 p.m., library, 200 N. Water St., Albany. Information: (608) 862-3491.

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

American Legion Post 84, Friday night fish fry with weekly special meat loaf or salmon loaf, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe. Information: 325-4244 after 3 p.m.

Black Hawk High School, musical "Bye, Bye, Birdie," 7 p.m., high school gymnasium, South Wayne. Tickets sold at the door. Information: 439-5371.

Green County UW-Extension, corn molds webinar, 8 to 10 a.m., multipurpose room of the Justice Center, 2841 6th St., Monroe. Preregister: (608) 328-9440.

Highland Community College Big Band and the Royal Scots, fall show, 7:30 p.m., HCC Ferguson Fine Arts Center, Freeport. Information: (815) 599-3490; tickets: (815) 235-6127.

Monroe Middle School and Prairie Fire Children's Theatre's production of "The Wizard of Oz," 7:30 p.m., MMS auditorium.

Monroe Park and Recreation, Fun at the Beach for ages 3 to 5 years old, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., park and rec office. Pre-register: 329-2460.

Parkview High School's Viking Players, performance of Beauty and the Beast and dinner, seating at 5:30 p.m., serving 6 p.m., curtain at 7 p.m., Parkview High School gymnasium, Orfordville. Information and tickets: (608) 879-2994, ext. 5169.

River Valley Trading Co., card making class, start between 5 and 6 p.m., Blanchardville. Information: 523-1888.

Senator Dale Schultz, listening sessions: 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. Economic recovery with John Mathys at Woodford State Bank, 1010 Spruce St., Argyle; 10 to 11 a.m. Farm Service Administration briefing at Partridge House, 200 S. State St., Argyle; 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., touring Blackhawk Memorial Park in Woodford; 12:45 to 1:30 p.m., lunch at Lelle's bar, 10740 Main St., Woodford; 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. at Zimmerman Cheese Inc., 68563 Wis. 78, Wiota; 3 to 4 p.m. listening session at Hollandale Village Hall, 200 5th Ave., Hollandale; 5 to 5:45 p.m. listening session at Grandma Mary's Restaurant, Wis. 14 in Arena; 7 p.m. celebrates Outstanding Young Farmers, at banquet by Farm Women group at Ramada Inn in Richland Center.

Stephenson County Holstein Club, annual meeting, 7:30 p.m. meal; meeting, Dutchess contest and award presentations follow the meal, Beltline Cafe, Freeport. Information: (815) 369-5205.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2312 Monroe, Friday night fish fry and beef tips and noodles, 5 to 8:30 p.m., 1428 17th St., Monroe. Information: 325-3338.

Whitetails Unlimited, South Central Wisconsin banquet, social hour 5:30 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., Peppercorn Banquets, 1417 Mansion Drive, Monroe.

Saturday, November 7

Black Hawk High School, musical "Bye, Bye, Birdie," 7 p.m., high school gymnasium, South Wayne. Tickets sold at the door. Information: 439-5371.

Fayette United Methodist Church, "Lord's Acre Auction," lunch at 11 a.m., auction at 12:30 p.m., at the church.

Green County Genealogical Society, meeting, 10 a.m., upper level of Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe. Information: (608) 921-1537.

Highland Community College Big Band and the Royal Scots, fall show, 7:30 p.m., HCC Ferguson Fine Arts Center, Freeport. Information: (815) 599-3490; tickets: (815) 235-6127.

Green and Lafayette County Veterans Service Offices, Albany Lion's Club and Walmart, Veterans Appreciation Dinner, two seatings 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Albany Lion's Club Building, 402 N. Cincinnati St., Albany. Information: 328-9415.

Monroe Middle School and Prairie Fire Children's Theatre's production of "The Wizard of Oz," 7:30 p.m., MMS auditorium.

Monroe Parks and Recreation Department, Monroe Mad Scientists Class for kindergarten and older, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., park and rec office. Pre-register: 329-2460.

Orangeville United Methodist Church, pancake and sausage supper, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the church.

Parkview High School's Viking Players, performance of Beauty and the Beast, seating begins at 6:30 p.m., performance at 7 p.m., Parkview High School gymnasium, Orfordville. Information and tickets: (608) 879-2994, ext. 5169.

River Valley Trading Co., card making class, 9 a.m. to noon; film showing, Mad City Chickens about keeping chickens in the city, 7 p.m., 204 S. Main, Blanchardville. Information: 523-1888.

River Valley Trading Co., Playing with Fire! Class 1 Beginning Forging Lesson, 9 a.m. to noon, Old Postville Blacksmith Shop. Information: www.nanaschowalter.com/

Rock County Conservationists, 2 to 3 p.m., program on the Recovery of the Timber Wolf in Wisconsin, Richardson Auditorium of the Morse-Ingersoll Building of Beloit College (park at Church and Emerson Streets). Information (608) 868-3824.

Stephenson County Antique Engine Club, fall pancake supper and bake sale, serving 3:30 to 7 p.m.; bake sale 3:30 p.m. until sold out, Silvercreek Museum, 2954 S. Walnut Rd., Freeport. Information: (815) 235-7329 or (815) 235-2198.

Sunday, November 8

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

First Presbyterian Church of Apple River, bluegrass/gospel night, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Apple River. Information: (815) 594-2592 or (815) 594-2445.

Green County Council of the American Legion, veterans day memorial service, 7 p.m., Monroe Bible Church.

Monroe American Legion, breakfast buffet, 8 a.m. to noon, American Legion, Monroe.

Monroe Arts Center Sunday Concert Series, performance by Mark Valenti, 2 p.m., Gunderson Stiles Concert Hall. Reception in Frehner Gallery following concert. Information: (608) 325-5700.

Parkview High School's Viking Players, matinee performance of Beauty and the Beast, seating at 1:30 p.m., performance at 2 p.m., Parkview High School gymnasium, Orfordville. Information and tickets: (608) 879-2994, ext. 5169.

River Valley trading Co., post-harvest gathering of rural growers and artisans, 1 to 6 p.m., 204 S. Main St., Blanchardville. Information: (608) 523-1888.