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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Amstutz-Marty Monticello American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 256, monthly organizational meeting, 9:30 a.m., Heinie and Wanda Babler Home, 511 S. Main St., Monticello.
Annual reunion, Companies H, K, B and 1158 Transportation, 3 p.m., American Legion Post No. 84, Monroe. Bring your spouse and a buddy.
Sunday, October 11
Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., St. John's UCC, 1724 14th St., Monroe.
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.
Green County Democrats and Progressives, monthy meeting, Leisure Lanes. Social and dining time at 5 p.m., meeting at 6 p.m. Guest speaker is Will Hoffman, voter file manager and organizing director for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin discussing an outreach program for voter education and registration.
Buffet breakfast, Monroe American Legion, 8 to noon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Amstutz-Marty Monticello American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 256, monthly organizational meeting, 9:30 a.m., Heinie and Wanda Babler Home, 511 S. Main St., Monticello.
Annual reunion, Companies H, K, B and 1158 Transportation, 3 p.m., American Legion Post No. 84, Monroe. Bring your spouse and a buddy.
Sunday, October 11
Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., St. John's UCC, 1724 14th St., Monroe.
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.
Green County Democrats and Progressives, monthy meeting, Leisure Lanes. Social and dining time at 5 p.m., meeting at 6 p.m. Guest speaker is Will Hoffman, voter file manager and organizing director for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin discussing an outreach program for voter education and registration.
Buffet breakfast, Monroe American Legion, 8 to noon.
