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Community Calendar: Oct. 25, 2012
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Thursday, October 25

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, 8 p.m., St. John's Church, 1724 14th St., Monroe.

Stories and more, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.

Monticello Area Historical Society general meeting, 7 p.m., Zwingli United Church of Christ, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello. Guest speaker: Angela Neff, owner of the New Glarus Bakery.

Monroe Morning Optimist Club, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Swiss Alps restaurant, 804 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Guest speaker: Josh Morrison, MD, shingles and pain.

Ham supper, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Browntown Peace Church, 312 E. South St., Browntown. Menu: ham, homemade scalloped potatoes, homemade baked beans, cheese, homemade pies, coffee and milk. Carryouts are available. Price: $11 for adults, $5.50 for ages 6 through 12 and free for ages under 6.

"Monroe: Where the Past Meets the Present" by Matt Figi, 1 p.m., Monroe United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St., Monroe. Info: call (608) 325-6700 ext. 29 or email rrconnors.54@gmail.com.

Friday, October 26

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.

Green County Historical Museum open, noon to 3 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Info: Matt Figi, (608) 325-6503 or Christie Strait,

(608) 328-4301.

Preschool Storytime, "Halloween," 9:30 a.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany, Info: (608) 862-3491.

Sugar River Books book signings, "Opening the Door Just a Crack" by Christine Dieckhoff and "Heart of a Lion" by Diane Vance, 10 a.m. to noon, Sugar River Books, 200 Oak St., Albany.

"A Party to Murder," 7:30 p.m., Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 16th Ave. Tickets available at monroetheatre@tds.net or (608) 325-1111. Info: www.monroetheatre.com. Dinner option available, catered by

Bean and Barrel, Monroe.

Saturday, October 27

Second annual Antiques of Lafayette County appraisal, 9 a.m. to noon, American Legion Hall, 1400 Keep St., Darlington. Each item or sets will be $15. Proceeds benefit the restoration of the Historical Museum. Appointment: Judy Hastie at (608) 574-8345.

Auction to benefit the Driver Opera House and Lafayette County Historical Society, 1 to 4 p.m., or until items are sold, American Legion Hall, 1400 Keep St., Darlington. Info or to donate: Patti Schuetz at (608) 482-2030 or Judy Hastie at (608) 574-8345.

Green County Historical Museum open, 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Info: Matt Figi, (608) 325-6503 or Christie Strait, (608) 328-4301.

"A Party to Murder," 7:30 p.m., Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 16th Ave. Tickets available at monroetheatre@tds.net or (608) 325-1111. Info: www.monroetheatre.com. Dinner option available, catered by Bean and Barrel, Monroe.

Lutefisk dinner, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Orfordville Lutheran Church 210 North Main St., Orfordville. Menu includes: lutefisk, meatballs, lefse, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, cranberries, rolls, pie, milk and coffee. Cost: $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 through 12 and children under the age of 5 is free. Info: (608) 879-2575 or www.orfordvillelutheran.org.

Sunday, October 28

Green County Historical Museum open, 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe.

Loaves and Fishes community meal, sponsored by Kittleson, Barry Wellington, Thompson and Schluesche, 4 to 6 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 1025 15th Ave., Monroe. All are welcome, free of charge.

Ninth annual Native American Indian artifact show, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monticello School, 334 South Main St., Monticello. Cost: $2 for ages 14 years and older. Info: Steve or Janet Gobeli at (608) 329-4781.

"A Party to Murder," 2 p.m., Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 16th Ave. Tickets available at monroetheatre@tds.net or (608) 325-1111. Info: www.monroetheatre.com.

Trunk or Treat, hosted by Albany Community Center, 4 to 5:30 p.m., the Albany Lion's Club, 402 N. Cincinnati St., Albany. Dinner from 5:30 to 6 p.m., cost is $6 a person and includes lasagna, garlic bread, a small side salad, a drink and dessert. Pre-orders available. "The Haunted Mansion" shown after dinner. Info: (608) 445-4107, albanycommunitycenter@yahoo.com or on Facebook.

Honor Wall dedication, 2 p.m., Civic Center, 107 S. Mill St., Browntown. A short program and reception to honor veterans whose names will be added to the wall.

Special program featuring music of Joel Raney, 3 p.m., Union Presbyterian Church, 2707 5th St., Monroe. Concert is free and open to the public.