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Community Calendar: Oct. 23, 2013
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Wednesday, October 23

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.

Market on the Square, 2 to 6 p.m., Square, Monroe.

Scary Family Night, 6:30 p.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.

"Lincoln," showing of 2012 Oscar-winning film starring Daniel Day-Lewis, 6:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave. A Green County Reads 2013 program.

Monroe Garden Club meeting, 1:30 p.m., Behring Senior Center, Monroe. Speaker: Christie Strait, topic: Strait's Blair Doll Program.

Lida Ludlow Reading Club meeting, 2 p.m., the home of Sue Curran, 1908 25th St., Monroe. Nanette Brachear will review "Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker" by Jennifer Schraverini.

Midday Masterworks, "Hodge-Podge" program, 12:15 p.m. at United Methodist Church of Monroe, and 5:30 p.m. at St. Victor Catholic Church, Monroe. Info: coldspringsroad.com/middaymasterworks.html.

Parker Palmer presentation, 7 p.m., Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St. A reception to follow. Free event is open to the public.



Thursday, October 24

Alcoholics Anonymous, 10 am., 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, 8 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).

Stories and More, "Squirrels," 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.

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

Tri-State Heating with Biomass Symposium, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Student Conference Center, Building H, at Highland Community College, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport. Registration is required, cost is $20 after Thursday, Oct. 17. Info: 815-235-4125 or visit tinyurl.com/pc6whdf.

Monticello Area Historical Society general meeting, 7 p.m., Zwingli United Church, 416 East Lake Ave., Monticello. Speaker: Donna Douglas of Monroe, the director of the National Historic Cheesemaking Center. Meeting is open to the public.

Ham supper, Peace Church, 312 E. South St., Browntown. Menu: Ham, scalloped potatoes, bakes beans, coleslaw, cheese, rolls, pickles, milk, coffee and pie. Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 7 to 12 and free for ages 6 and under. Carry-outs available. Bake sale and silent auction.



Friday, October 25

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

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

Boredom Busters! Games, Puzzles and Flip Cameras, for first grade and up, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.

David Landau Music Show, for all ages, 3 to 4 p.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.



Saturday, October 26

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.

Norwegian Dinner, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Orfordville Lutheran Church, 210 N. Main St., Orfordville. Price: $15 for adults, $5 for children 5 through 12, free for children under 5. Carry-outs available. Menu: Lutefisk, Lefse, meatballs, masked potatoes, cranberries, coleslaw, rolls, pie and coffee. Info: 608-879-2575 or office@orfordvillelutheran.org.

K9 Glow Run, hosted by Darlington Police Department and the Dora Ritter Wellness Center of Darlington, Lafayette County Fairgrounds. Cost: $20 per individual, $35 per couple and $15 per child. Forms: www.darlingtonwi.org or Amy Prine, 608-482-0098. Registration starts at 7 p.m., run/walk starts at 8 p.m. Info: Amy Prine, coordinator of the Dora Ritter Wellness Center, at 608-482-0098 or Officer Steven Messner at 608-776-4985.

Green County Medication Round-up, for prescription, over-the-counter and liquid medication, Green County Highway Garage, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Brodhead Police Department, from 8 to 11 a.m.; and Monticello Recycling Center, 9 to 11 a.m.

"Exploring the Paranormal" presentation, 1:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library , 925 16th Ave., Monroe. Free event is open to the public; no registration is required. Info: Suzann Holland, sholland@monroepubliclibrary.org or 608-328-7010.

Fall workshop for the Monroe Conference Women of the ELCA, hosted by Hollandale Lutheran Church. Registration at 8:30 a.m., meeting starts at 8:45 a.m. Fee is $5 payable at the door. Event is open to the public. Info: Sue Buetzer, 608-966-3362.