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Community Calendar: Oct. 31, 2012
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Wednesday, October 31

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.

Wiota Fireman's Auxiliary Halloween party, 7 p.m., Wiota Fire House. Costume contest, games and lunch served by the Fireman's Auxiliary.

Trick-or-Treating, 4 to 7 p.m., Brodhead United Methodist Church parking lot, 501 1st Center Ave. Selling hot dogs, chips and water for a free-will donation. Proceeds benefit Kid Connection.

Thursday, November 1

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.

Monroe Morning Optimist Club, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Swiss Alps restaurant, 804 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Guest speaker: Joseph Monroe, Monroe School District. Topic: "Bullying."

Monroe High School choir concert, tribute to America and Veterans, 7:30 p.m., Monroe Performing Arts Center, 1600 26th St. Honoring those who served and who are serving.

Free first steps to starting a small business workshop, hosted by Small Business Development Center of Southwest Wisconsin, 6 to 8 p.m., Blackhawk Technical College, 210 4th Ave., Monroe. Register: (608) 342-1038.

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

Yester Year Auto Club meeting, 7 p.m., First National Bank Community Room, 1625 10th St., Monroe. Coffee and lemonade will be furnished, bring finger foods and ideas for the December Christmas party.

Swiss Attic Fanciers, 9:30 a.m., First National Bank, 1625 10th St., Monroe. Program: Old antique bottles. Info: (608) 325-5625.

Juda senior citizen potluck and meeting, noon, Juda Community Center. Info: Roger Buholzer, (608) 934-5210.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 84 meeting, 7 p.m., home post, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.

Friday, November 2

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

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

"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, November 3

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

Monroe Lego Club informal building session, 1 to 3 p.m., Community Room, Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe. No cost or fee to join the club, no pre-registration is needed. Info: Lisa Kivirist, (608) 329-7056 or emailing lisa@innserendipity.com.

Second annual Stagecoach Harvest Craft Show, Luncheon and Bake Sale, hosted by Presbyterian Church, 9 a.m., Apple River Event Center, 446 Hickory St., Apple River, Ill. Luncheon from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Proceeds to benefit the Presbyterian Church. To become a vendor: Judy Hodgin at (815) 594-2388. Info: Joyce Edge at (815) 594-2445.

Monroe Youth Hockey Association, free hockey session for all boys and girls from ages 3 to 10 years old, 8:45 to 9:45 a.m., SLICE, 1632 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Register at www.tryhockeyforfree.com, enter zip code "53566" in the locate button. Bring own equipment if available and parent to complete waiver form. Info: Andrew Janecke at (815) 908-1054 or janecke38@hotmail.com.

"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.

Lord's Acre Auction, hosted by Fayette United Methodist Church, 11013 County F, Fayette. Lunch at 11 a.m., auction at 12:30 p.m.

Katie Armiger performance, 7:30 p.m., Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe. Reserved seat tickets: $25, $20, available at the office or by calling (608) 325-5700 or (888) 596-1249. Info: www.monroeartscenter.com.

Green County Genealogical Society monthly meeting, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe. Topics: Rock of Ages Granite Quarry, the memorials of Hope Cemetery in Vermont and the Find-a-Grave website. Research Center will be open from 1 to 3 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., "Open Speaker meeting," St. Victors Church, 1760 14th St., Monroe. Everyone is invited to attend. Entrance is on the east side of the church, off of 20th Ave. (parish library door).

Brodhead Jaycees' 37th annual arts and craft show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., both gyms at Albrecht Elementary School, 1400 21st St., and the gym at Brodhead Middle School, 2100 West 9th Ave., Brodhead. Cost: $2 for all three gyms.