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Community Calendar: Oct. 11, 2013
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Friday, October 11

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

Monticello Community Blood Drive, 1 to 5 p.m., Zwingli United Church of Christ, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello. Appointment: 800-733-2767 or redcrossblood.org.



Saturday, October 12

Market on the Square, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Square, Monroe.

Cream Puffs and Master Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, served by the National Historic Cheesemaking Center and Boy Scout Troop 180, Farmers Market on the north side the Square, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through October.

A Gathering of Rogues and Ruffians - A Renaissance Faire, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wilhelm Tell Grounds, W5199 County W. Admission: $5. Info: www.agatheringofroguesandruffians.com or www.facebook.com/ AGatheringofRoguesandRuffians.

Monroe Stamp, Coin and Postcard Show, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monroe Moose Lodge, 639 3rd Ave., Monroe. Features: 10 dealers and a silent auction. Info: Randy Riese, 608-558-6430 or rdriese@tds.net.

Green County Democrats and Progressives monthly meeting, 9:30 a.m., Swiss Alps Restaurant, 804 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Guest speaker: Rep. Janis Ringhand, topic: Importance of local elections and an update on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Open to the public.

Annual reunion of Companies H, K, B and 1158th Wisconsin Army National Guard, Monroe American Legion. 3 p.m., spouses welcome.



Sunday, October 13

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

A Gathering of Rogues and Ruffians - A Renaissance Faire, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wilhelm Tell Grounds, W5199 County W. Admission: $5. Info: www.agatheringofroguesandruffians.com or www.facebook.com/ AGatheringofRoguesandRuffians.

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

Cellist Benjamin Capps, concert, 2 p.m., Monroe Arts Center. Tickets may be purchased by calling MAC at 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249, or in person at the box office located at 1315 11th St., or online at www.monroeartscenter.

St. Clare of Assisi BBQ chicken dinner, serving from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Victor school gym. Chicken cooked by Rackow Family Sausage. Menu includes chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll, dessert. Cost is $10 per meal.



Monday, October 14

Baby and toddler storytime, "Time for Fall," 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.

Teen Read Week, "Super Hero Day," dress as a super hero, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.

4TEENS, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.

Monroe City Band, rehearsals begin annual Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m., Monroe Middle School band room.