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Community Calendar: Oct. 21, 2009
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Wednesday, October 21

Albertson Memorial Library, preschool story time, 9:30 a.m.; After School Book Club, discussion of Mary Downing Hahn's "The Old Willis Place," 2:15 to 4 p.m.; library, 200 N. Water St., Albany. Information: (608) 862-3491.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., call (608) 325-5527 for meeting location (Big Book and discussion).

Argyle United Methodist Women, auction and bazaar, lunch at 5 p.m., auction 6:30 p.m., at Argyle UMC.

Darlington United Methodist Men's Group, cookout, 4:30 to 7 p.m., church dining room, 546 Park Place, Darlington.

Darlington United Methodist Church, harvest auction, 6:30 p.m., church dining room, 546 Park Place, Darlington.

Green County Historical Society, meeting, 6:30 p.m., at the museum. Information: 328-4301.

Highland Community College Adult Education Program, information meeting on becoming a volunteer tutor, 6 to 7 p.m., Freeport Public Library, main floor meeting room, Freeport. Information: (815) 599-3538.

Hilltop Community Church, chili dinner, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 101 S. Jackson St., Albany.

Midday Masterworks- Reprise (organ mini-recital series repeated), 5:30 to 6 p.m., St. Victor Catholic Church, Monroe. Information: (608) 325-9506.

Monroe Garden Club, election of officers and program, 1:30 p.m., Behring Senior Center of Monroe. New member information: 934-5430.

River Valley Trading Co., Quicken Basics with Chris Hulet, 6 p.m., 204 S. Main St., Blanchardville. Information: (608) 523-1888.

Stateline Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries, luncheon and silent auction, 11 a.m., Peppercorn Banquets at Ludlow Mansion, 1417 Mansion Dr., Monroe. Reservations and nursery: e-mail: statelinewomensconnection@gmail.com or call 325-9479 or 325-2482.

Swiss ALPS playground, closed for maintenance. Information: Parks and Rec office 329-2460.

Thursday, October 22

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.

Browntown Peace Church, ham supper, 4 to 7:30 p.m., at the church. Carryouts available.

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

Green County Leaders, Leadership and Education event "Does Early Childhood Education equal economic development?, reception 5:30 p.m., program 6:30 p.m., lower level conference rooms in the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th St., Monroe.

Monroe Public Library, Picture Book Stories for ages 3 to 6 years, 10 a.m., 925 16th Ave., Monroe. Information: 328-7010.

Monroe Public Library, Book Talks Teen Chatter for students in sixth-12th grade, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., second floor meeting room, Monroe Public Library.

Monticello Historical Society, presentation about paper by Elda and Linda Schiesser, 7:30 p.m., north room, Zwingli Church, Monticello.

Swiss ALPS playground, closed for maintenance. Information: Parks and Rec office 329-2460.

Friday, October 23

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

American Legion Post 84, Friday night fish fry with weekly special turkey and dressing and sweet potatoes, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe. Information: 325-4244 after 3 p.m.

Monroe Park and Recreation Department, Winter Playtime Boo Fest for children 3 to 5 years old, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., need to preregister by calling 329-2460.

Monroe Theatre Guild, Down Home Music night with "Singin' on a Sunday" and Craig Tuttle, doors open 7 p.m., music at 7:30 p.m., MTG STAGE building, 910 16th Ave., Monroe. Tickets: 325-1111 or e-mail: monroetheatre@tds.net.

StateLine Ice and Community Expo, open skate, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., SLICE. Information: 325-7465 or www.monroeyouthhockey.com.

Swiss ALPS playground, closed for maintenance. Information: Parks and Rec office 329-2460.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2312 Monroe, Friday night fish fry and special ham logs and cheesy potatoes, now serving salad bar, 5 to 8:30 p.m., 1428 17th St., Monroe. Information: 325-3338.

Saturday, October 24

Highland Community College Music Department, Collage Concert features Highland Chorale, Chamber Singers, Royal Scots, Concert Band, HCC Children's Choir and Big Band, 7:30 p.m., Ferguson Fine Arts Theatre, Freeport. Ticket information: box office ((815) 235-6127 or www.highland.edu.

McConnell United Methodist Church, fall ham supper, serving 4 to 8 p.m., at the church, 211 N. Hulbert Rd., McConnell.

Monroe Theatre Guild, Down Home Music night with Singin' on a Sunday" and Craig Tuttle, doors open 7 p.m., music at 7:30 p.m., MTG STAGE building, 910 16th Ave., Monroe. Tickets: 325-1111 or e-mail: monroetheatre@tds.net.

River Valley Trading Company, Playing With Fire Get a Handle on it, 9 a.m. to noon, at the old Postville Blacksmith Shop. Information: (608) 523-1888 www.nanaschowalter.com/

StateLine Ice and Community Expo, open skate, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., SLICE. Information: 325-7465 or www.monroeyouthhockey.com.

Stephenson County Antique Engine Club, regular steam train rides, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; also Silvercreek Museum open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Freeport. Information: (815) 235-7329 or (815) 235-2198.

Stephenson County Antique Engine Club's Train of Terror, 6 to 9 p.m., tickets go on sale at 5:30 p.m. at Silver Creek Depot, Freeport. Freight House gift shop also open. Information: (815) 235-7329 or (815) 235-2198.

Swiss ALPS playground, closed for maintenance. Information: Parks and Rec office 329-2460.