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Community Calendar: Nov. 7, 2009
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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 and program by Steve Gray, 10 a.m., Union Presbyterian Church, Monroe. Information: (608) 921-1537.

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.

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 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.

Monday, November 9

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Faith Baptist Church, 2003 10th St., Monroe.

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

Monroe Public Library, Toddler Time for ages 18 months to 3 years, 10 a.m., 925 16th Ave., Monroe.

Young Americans 4-H Club, awards night and parents/family potluck, 6:30 p.m., St. John's Church. Bring aluminum cans.

Tuesday, November 10

Albertson Memorial Library, adult book discussion group discusses "The Wednesday Letters" by Jason F. Wright, 7 p.m., library, 200 N. Water St., Albany. Information: (608) 862-3491.

Al-Anon Support Group, 7:30 p.m., Monroe Clinic hospital building, third floor, Monticello Room.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Church, 506 12th Ave., Fellowship Hall, New Glarus.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Congregational United Church of Christ, E 201 23rd St., Brodhead.

First National Bank and Trust Privilege Plus Club (formerly Amcore Ambassador Club), holiday decorating program, 1:30 p.m., bank's community room, 1625 10th St., Monroe.

Green County Veterans Memorial Park, meeting, 7 p.m., Monroe American Legion Zilmer-Riley Post No. 84, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.

Monroe Clinic Diabetes Support Group, palliative care discussion, 7 to 8:30 p.m., clinic building, main campus, lower level, Monroe.

National Alliance on Mental Illness, support meeting, 6:30 p.m., Angelus Retirement Community, second floor conference room, 616 8th Ave., Monroe.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly, weigh-in 11 to 11:15 a.m., meeting 11:15 a.m. to noon, St. Clare Friedensheim Assisted Living Center, 2003 4th St., Monroe. Information: 325-9223.

The Route 20 Chess Club, meets 6:30 to 8 p.m., room H208, Student/Conference Center (Building H), Highland Community College, Freeport.

Washington Church Cemetery Association, annual meeting, 7:30 p.m., Washington Church.