Saturday, October 1
Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., north side of Monroe's Square.
South Wayne Community Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., South Wayne Veteran's Park, Wisconsin 11, South Wayne. Vendors welcome. For info: 608-214-1413.
Green County Historical Museum open, 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Parking in back. Info: (608) 328-4301.
Green County Genealogy Society, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library second floor conference room, 925 16th Ave., Monroe. Free and open to the public. Vickie Schnitzler to present on how to complete Civil War ancestral certificate application.
Tour de Cheese bike ride, hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Green Count. Check-in: 7 to 9 a.m. on southeast corner of downtown square. Refreshments, safety guards and repair truck along route.
20th Annual Chili Cook Off, Monroe's downtown square. Competition: 7 a.m. Judging: 1 p.m. Salsa competition, apple pie competition, live music, farmer's market and vendor booths. Info: (608) 214-2253.
Trinity Lutheran Church chicken supper, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 15585 Durand Road, Durand. Baked chicken, egg noodles, mashed potatoes, dessert and more. $10 ages 11 to adult, $5 ages 4 to 10, children 3 and under eat free. Carry-outs available.
Purchase for Paws garage sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Monroe Auto Sales, 101 W. 8th St., Monroe.
Students of Jane Burdick piano and violin recital, 1 p.m., Faith Baptist Church, corner of 20th Avenue and 10th Street, Monroe.
Friends of the Shullsburg Public Library annual used book sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Townsend Community Center. Prices: 50 cents to $1. All-you-can-stuff in a grocery bag for $5, at noon. Info, volunteer: (608) 965-4424, ext. 5.
Albany Community Center Chili Cook Off, downtown Albany at the fall festival, enter 10 to 10:30 a.m., tasting/voting 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., winners announced 2 p.m. Cost to enter: $5. Prizes for best chili, most original and hottest (voted on by the public).
Green County 4-H Open House, 10 to 1 p.m., Green County Fairgrounds. Open to youth and adult that would like to get involved in the Green County 4-H Program. Free admission and bake sale.
Sunday, October 2
Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Monroe Clinic Hospital, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe.
Green County Historical Museum open, 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Parking in back. Info: (608) 328-4301.
St. Joseph's all-you-can-eat roast beef dinner, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Main Street, Gratiot. Carry-outs available. Adults: $9. Ages 6 to 12: $4.50. 5 and under: free. Raffle drawing at 2 p.m. (need not be present to win). Silent auction and baked goods for sale.
Monroe Volunteer Firefighters all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fire Station 2, 1110 18th Ave., Monroe. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, cheese, milk, juice and coffee. $6 for adults, $4 for kids 4 to 6, and children under 3 eat free. Every 50th adult gets to eat free. Silent auction and fire truck rides.
Monday, October 3
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., call (608) 325-2696, (608) 325-2540 or (608) 328-4494 for meeting location (Big Book and discussion).
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., St. John's Church, 1724 14th St., Monroe.
Baby storytime, 9 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
Toddler storytime, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
4TEENS event, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library 2nd floor meeting room, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
German Interest Group meeting, 7 p.m., St. Mark Lutheran Church, 2921 Mt . Zion Ave., Janesville. Monroe Swiss Singers to make guest appearance. Questions: Teresa Hines at (608) 289-7735.
Green County Area Entrepreneurs and Inventors meeting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., First National Bank & Trust's lower level conference room, 1625 10th St., Monroe. Scott Thompson to present "It's in the Message."
Monroe City Band rehearsal, 7:30 p.m., Monroe Middle School band room. New members welcome to join. Must have three years playing experience. All instruments welcome. Open to residents of any community.
FoodShare (food stamps) screening and application assistance, 2 to 4:30 p.m., Green County Food Pantry, 1015 15th Ave., Monroe. Also available 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Monroe Public Library, 926 16th St., Monroe.
Green County 4-H Scoopie Night, 4 to 10 p.m., Culvers, Monroe.
Tuesday, October 4
Al-Anon Support Group, 7:30 p.m., Monroe Clinic hospital building, third floor, Monticello Room.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Church, 506 12th Ave., Fellowship Hall, New Glarus.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Congregational United Church of Christ, 201 E. 23rd St., Brodhead.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Peace Church, Browntown.
TOPS Chapter 1453, 11 a.m., Friedensheim, 2003 4th St., Monroe. Info: (608) 325-9491.
Lafayette County Democratic Party meeting, 7 p.m., Annie's Bar and Grill, Washington Street, Darlington.
Union Presbyterian Church pasty supper, 4 to 7 p.m., 2707 5th St., Monroe. For $7: choice of beef or chicken pasty with cheese, applesauce, cole slaw, dessert, and a beverage. For $3: hot dog, cheese, applesauce, chips, dessert, and a beverage. Carryouts available. Handicapped accessible. Advance tickets: (608) 325-2519.
