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Community Calendar: Oct. 12, 2013
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Saturday, October 12

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., 1623 22 1/2 Ave., Monroe.

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 .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

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

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. Info: Randy Schneeberger at 608-325-9722.

Lunch Bunch, noon to 1 p.m., county board room of Lafayette County Courthouse, Darlington. Topic is "Get to Know Us - Our Rich, Fulfilling and Quite Interesting Lives" by the Lunch Bunch participants. Open to the public.



Tuesday, October 15

Al-Anon Support Group, 7:30 p.m., Monroe Clinic hospital building, first floor, Cardiac Rehab Conference Room.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Congregational United Church of Christ, 201 E. 23rd St., Brodhead.

Monroe TOPS Chapter 1453 meeting, 11 a.m., Monroe Methodist Church, 2227 4th St. Info: 608-325-9491.

Golden Age Club, cards, 1 p.m., Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe.

Teen Read Week, board games in teen area, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.

"The 1963 National Corn Picking Contest" program, hosted by Albany Historical Society, 7 p.m., museum, 119 N. Water St., Albany. Guest speaker: Arlyn Zee, Albany, winner of the contest. Program follows a short business meeting. Meeting is open to the public.

Monroe Noon Optimist meeting, noon, Swiss Alps, 804 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Program: details of YMCA Fun Raiser. Open to the public. Info: 608-325-9768.