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Community Calendar: Oct. 20, 2017
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Friday, October 20

Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit 84, Friday night fish fry with Swiss steak and pie night, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe. Children's menu available.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St., Monroe. Women's meeting. Entrance is by the day care center.

Green County Historical Society Museum, 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Parking is in lot behind museum.

Flu Clinic, 9 to 11 a.m., Green County Health Department. Cost: $40. High dose flu shots cost: $66. Medicare Part B accepted.

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

Community Gathering and Taps, 6 p.m., Monroe Public Library.



Saturday, October 21

Alcoholics Anonymous/Al-Anon, 6:30 p.m., St. Victors Church, 1760 14th St., Monroe. Open speaker meeting. Entrance is on 20th Ave. (parish library door), on the east side of the church.

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 Historic Square.

Green County Historical Society Museum, 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Parking is in lot behind museum.

"The History of Women and Warfare and What the Future May Be," 2 p.m., Monroe Public Library. Speaker: Carl Bogar.

Autumn Fest, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. John's United Church of Christ. Lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Menu: Chicken bake delight or barbecue sandwich, corn or green bean casserole, choice of salad, homemade pie or dessert and beverage. Cost: Adults and teens, $10; ages 4-12, $5; free for 3 and under. Carry-outs. Silent auction, bake sale, crafts and quilt raffle.

Spaghetti Supper, 4 to 8 p.m., United Methodist Church Hall, 211 N. Hulbert Road, McConnell, Illinois. Menu: Spaghetti with meat sauce and/or meatball, garlic bread, salad, lemonade, coffee and desserts. Cost: Adults, $7 or $8; ages 9 and under, $5. Proceeds to benefit McConnell Area Historical Society.

VFW Craft and Vendor Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monroe High School gym, 1600 26th St., Monroe. Free. Food stand, 50/50 raffle and basket raffles. Proceeds to go to area veterans and their families.

Storywalk, all day, Erickson Wetlands, back of the parking lot of Argyle Legion Park. Drop by anytime to walk a 1-mile out-and-back trail, posted with a children's story "Fletcher and the Falling Leaves."

Fill the Trailer, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Shopko, 405 W. 8th St., Monroe. Collecting donations for foster children and families. Sponsored by the Green County Human Services Foster Care Unit.



Sunday, October 22

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

Green County Historical Society Museum, 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Parking is in lot behind museum.

Loaves and Fishes Community Meal, 4 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, Monroe. Sponsored by St. Vincent de Paul Conference.

Christian Concert: Jason Gray and Vigilant Soul, 7 to 9 p.m., Monroe High School Performing Arts Center, 1600 26th St., Monroe. Tickets: $15. Info: Crossroads Church at 608-328-3160.

"God's Vision of Growing," 10:45 a.m., Juda Zion United Methodist Church, Juda. Potluck, historic displays. Speaker: Rev. Scott Carlson.

Native American Indian Artifact Show, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monticello School gym, 334 S. Main St., Monticello. Cost: $2 for ages 14 and older. Lunch stand. Awards.

Bingo, 1:30 p.m., Monroe American Legion Post 84, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe. Doors open at noon. Progressive bingo is over $700. Refreshments available for purchase.

Heritage Dinner, 1:30 p.m., Lafayette County Historical Society Museum, 525 Main St., Darlington, downstairs. Bring a dish to pass and table service. Beverage provided.

Storywalk, all day, Erickson Wetlands, back of the parking lot of Argyle Legion Park. Drop by anytime to walk a 1-mile out-and-back trail, posted with a children's story "Fletcher and the Falling Leaves."



Monday, October 23

Courthaus Quilters, 6:30 p.m., Pleasant View Nursing Home auditorium, Monroe.

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

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

Buds + Blooms Storytime, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library. Ages 6 and younger with a caregiver.

Freeplay Monday, 2:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library. Grades 6-12.

"Warning: This Drug May Kill You" movie showing, 6 p.m., Monroe Performing Arts Center. Documentary about the effects of opioids.

"Library Apps, E-books and Digital Resources," 1 p.m., Argyle Public Library, Central 52, 300 E. Milwaukee St., Argyle. For adults. Review of digital resources the library offers.



Tuesday, October 24

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.

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

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

Art Critique Group, 1 to 3 p.m. Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe. Positive group critique and discussion. Free, open to all levels of artists.

Library Playdate, 9 a.m., Monroe Public Library. Ages 6 and younger with a caregiver.

4TEENS, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library. Grades 6-12.

Flu Clinic, 1 to 3 p.m., Green County Health Department. Cost: $40. High dose flu shots cost: $66. Medicare Part B accepted.

Quilt Class: Mystery Sampler, 1 to 4 p.m., Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe. Learn how to make the triple rail, four patch, the double four patch and the nine patch. Good project of beginners. Must know how to use quilting tools. Limit to 15 students. Call 608-325-3173 to sign up. For ages 55 and older.

Scrabble, 1 p.m., New Glarus Public Library, 319 2nd St., New Glarus.

"Fermenting Veggies," 6 p.m., Argyle Public Library, Central 52, 300 E. Milwaukee St., Argyle. For adults. Discussion of sauerkraut, kimchi and other fermenting traditions.

Monroe Noon Optimists meeting, Tuesday, noon, Swiss Alps, 804 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Shandra of Green Haven will speak. Open to the public.

Wednesday, October 25

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.

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

Music + Movement, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library. Ages 6 and younger with a caregiver.

Maker Lab, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library. Grades 2-12.

Board Game Night, 5:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library. Adults.

The Lida Ludlow Reading Club, 2 p.m., home of Sue Curran, 1908 25th St., Monroe. Nanette Brachear will review "The Glass Castle" by Jeanette Walls.

Monroe Garden Club, 1:30 p.m., Behring Senior Center.



Thursday, October 26

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).

Library Playdate, 9 a.m., Monroe Public Library. Ages 6 and younger with a caregiver.

4TEENS, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library. Grades 6-12.

PaperCraft, 6 p.m., Monroe Public Library. Adults and ages 10 and older with an adult.

Hub Book Club: "A Million Shades of Gray," 7 p.m., Monroe Public Library. Grades 6-12.

"The Emoji Movie," 4 p.m., Monticello Public Library. Kids 6-10; kids 5 and under with a caregiver.

"Small Bulbs: Beyond Tulips and Daffodils," 7 p.m., Green County Justice Center, Monroe. UWEX Master Gardeners program.