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Community Calendar: Oct. 7, 2015
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Wednesday, October 7

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.

Lego Club, for kids in kindergarten through 12th grade, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave.

Chess Practice, sixth through 12th grade, 3:30 p.m., Teen Area, Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave. Info: 608-328-7010, lsolawetz@monroepubliclibrary.org, www.monroepubliclibrary.org/Teens or www.facebook.com/Monroe-Public-Library-Teens-164103200307942/timeline.

Children's Storytime, ages 5 and younger, 9:30 a.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.

National Historic Cheesemaking Center, monthly meeting, 5 p.m., Turner Hall. Members and volunteers welcome to attend.



Thursday, October 8

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.

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Monroe Bible Church, lower level room 102, 2613 8th Ave., Monroe. Use the west entrance (lower level).

Green County Genealogical Society free genealogy workshop, topic: Computers in Genealogy with Ginny Gerber, 10 a.m., Green County Genealogical Society Research Center at the Monroe Public Library.

Morning Optimist Club, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Monroe Country Club, 2205 21st St., Monroe. Guest speaker: Cara Carper, Monroe Chamber of Commerce.

4TEENS, 3:30 p.m., second floor, Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave. Info: 608-328-7010, lsolawetz@monroepubliclibrary.org, www.monroepubliclibrary.org/Teens or www.facebook.com/Monroe-Public-Library-Teens-164103200307942/timeline.

Words + Wonder, for ages 3 through 6, with a caregiver, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave. All siblings welcome.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover, all ages, Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave. Pick-up is Oct. 9.

Monroe Sons of Norway annual auction, 6:30 p.m., Union Presbyterian Church, Monroe. Light lunch at 6 p.m., auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. Chet Johnson will be the auctioneer.

Friday, October 9

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

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

Flu Clinic, 9 to 11 a.m., Green County Health Department. Cost: $35. Medicare Part B accepted.

Writing Club and Newsletter, sixth through 12th grade, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave. Info: 608-328-7010, lsolawetz@monroepubliclibrary.org, www.monroepubliclibrary.org/Teens or www.facebook.com/Monroe-Public-Library-Teens-164103200307942/timeline.

Green County Historical Museum, open 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Info: 608-328-4301.

Homecoming, Black Hawk Schools, South Wayne. Pep rally at 8 p.m. with fireworks to follow. Info: www.blackhawk.k12.wi.us or www.facebook.com/School-District-of-Black-Hawk-643506472443200/timeline.



Saturday, October 10

Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., St. Andrews's Episcopal Church, 2810 6th St., Monroe.

Alcoholics Anonymous/Alanon, open discussion, 6:30 p.m., Blanchardville Lutheran Church, 305 Madison St., Blanchardville.

Second annual Walk for Awareness 2015, a walk to raise funds and awareness for pancreatic cancer, Abraham Lincoln Accelerated Learning Academy, Monroe. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., event begins at 8 a.m., and run just for kids starts at 9 a.m. Register: JoAnn Hawthorn at hawthorn@tds.net or 608-558-4679 or Sheri Schaefer at seeschaefes@gmail.com or 608-235-2367 or visit www.zippyreg.com/onlinereg/registrationi/php?eventID=628.

A Gathering of Rogues and Ruffians-A Renaissance Faire, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wilhelm Tell Grounds, New Glarus. Price: $7 for ages 13 and older, $5 for youth 4 through 12, and free for ages 3 and under. Weekend pass is $12 for ages 13 and older and $8 for youth ages 4 through 12. Proceeds benefit Shakespeare on the Edge Inc. Info: www.agatheringofroguesandruffians.com or www.facebook.com/AGatheringofRoguesandRuffians?fref=ts.

Green County Historical Museum, open 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Info: 608-328-4301.

Homecoming, Black Hawk Schools, South Wayne. 5k fun run/walk at 7 a.m., breakfast from 6:30 to 9 a.m., car show at 9 a.m., parade at 11 a.m., food stand at the South Wayne Fire Station from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and football game against Potosi at 2 p.m. Info or run/walk registration form: www.blackhawk.k12.wi.us or www.facebook.com/School-District-of-Black-Hawk-643506472443200/timeline.

Cruisin' for St. Jude's, car/motorcycle cruise benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, starting at Cardinal Lanes, Brodhead. Leaving about 10:30 a.m.; ending at about 2 p.m. To participate, pledge or donate: Brenda Kranig at 608-751-9092, 608-862-3730, brendakranig@yahoo.com or visit the stjude.org/cruisin and search for "Kranig."

Trivia Night Fundraiser, hosted by Mighty Richland Players Dessert Theater, Route 26 Bar and Grill, 1024 N Riverside, Freeport. Teams of four through six can participate. Cost: $10 per person. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m., trivia starts at 6:30 p.m. Info or to register: 815-819-1310 or email mightyrichlandplayers@gmail.com. All proceeds go to benefit the Mighty Richland Players Dessert Theater, Orangeville.

Brooklyn Area Historical Society open house, 1 to 4 p.m., Brooklyn Community building. Theme: "Dancing into the Past."

Ham and Meatball Supper and Bake Sale, 4 to 7:30 p.m., Clarno Zion United Methodist Church, W5292 County P, Monroe. Carryouts available.

Fifth Annual Blackhawk Cruisers Car Show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Black Hawk High School track, South Wayne. Trucks, motorcycles and tractors welcome. Info: Kevin at 608-558-1880 or Terry at 608-558-0878.

Monroe Stamp and Postcard Show, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monroe Moose Lodge, 639 3rd Ave. Show features 10 dealers, silent auction, post office. Free parking, handicapped accessible. Info: Randy Riese, 608-558-430 or rdriese@tds.net.