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Community Calendar: Sept. 20, 2016
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Tuesday, September 20

Golden Age Club, noon, Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe. Card games.

Monroe TOPS Chapter 1453 meeting, 11 a.m., Monroe Methodist Church, 2227 4th St. Info: 608-325-9491.

"Barns of Wisconsin," 7 p.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany. Presentation and book signing by Jerry Apps. Co-sponsored by Albany Historical Society.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Church, 506 12th Ave., Fellowship Hall, New Glarus.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Congregational United Church of Christ, 201 E. 23rd St., Brodhead.

Al-Anon Support Group, 7:30 p.m., Monroe Clinic hospital building, first floor, Cardiac Rehab Conference Room.

Play + Learn, 9 a.m., Monroe Public Library. Ages 6 and younger with a caregiver.

Discuss the Future: The Future of High School Graduates, 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., Monroe Public Library. Facilitated small group discussions; adults. Light meal served. Call ahead to register.

"Find a Grave" Presentation, 6:30 p.m., Helen Jeffris Wood Museum, 426 Jackson St., Janesville; Tallman Restorations. Speaker: William Holland of Monroe. Free, open to public; handicap accessible.

Scrabble, 1 p.m., New Glarus Public Library, 319 2nd St., New Glarus.

Monroe Noon Optimists meeting, noon, Swiss Alps, 804 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Board update and social hour. Open to the public. Info: 608-325-9768.



Wednesday, September 21

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

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.

Music + Movement, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library. Ages 6 and younger with a caregiver.

LEGO Club, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library. Grades K-12.

Board Game Night, 5:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library. Adults.

Great Library Cook-Off: Dessert Edition, 6:30 p.m., New Glarus Public Library, 319 2nd St., New Glarus.

"Lights of Hope" FAITH Candlelight Vigil, 6:45 p.m., Monroe High School track. Rev. Todd Hackman from St. John's United Church of Christ will give a presentation followed by a candlelight vigil and fellowship. Bring a taper candle: White for those in recovery; red for those in active addiction; black for those who have lost a loved one to addiction.

Wiota Lutheran Women of the ELCA Bazaar and Auction, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Wiota Lutheran Church, 6682 Wisconsin 78. Meal: Sandwiches, baked beans, salads and desserts. Live auction begins at 6:30 p.m. and features quilts, woven rugs, craft items, baked goods and more. The public is invited.

Lafayette Manor Auxiliary Cookout, 4 to 7 p.m., Lafayette Manor, 719 E. Catherine St., Darlington. Burgers, brats and other goodies. Live music, gift basket raffles, door prizes. Fundraiser to benefit the Manor.

Monroe Garden Club meeting, 1:30 p.m., Behring Senior Center, Monroe. Speaker: Jean Busker on prison gardens. Guests are welcome.



Thursday, September 22

Genealogy class, 10 a.m. to noon, lower level of Monroe Public Library. Led by Green County Genealogical Society. Free. Attending every class not required. No registration. Info: 608-921-1537 or www.greencogenealogywi.org.

Wisconsin Humanities Council grant-funded "Civil War Hijinks," 7 p.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany. Presentation by Judy Cook.

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, 7 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).

Family Promise Training and Orientation, 6:30 to 8 p.m., St. John's United Church of Christ, 1724 14th St., Monroe. Info: Family Promise staff, 608-328-2600. No pre-registration required. Open to all.

Monroe Morning Optimist Club, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Club 48, Pleasant View complex, Monroe; enter through out-patient entrance. Visitors welcome. Speakers: Joe Monroe and Ron Olson on the Monroe school referendum.

Words + Wonder, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library. Ages 3-6 with a caregiver.

4TEENS, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library. Grades 6-12.

Papercraft, 6 p.m., Monroe Public Library. Adults and kids ages 10 and up with an adult.

Monticello Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m., Zwingli United Church of Christ lounge, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello. Speaker: John Winters, topic: 4,000-mile bicycle ride across America. Free; public invited.

Green County Master Gardeners monthly tour, 6:30 p.m., Brenda's Blumenladen, 17 6th Ave., New Glarus. No regular meeting after the tour.



Friday, September 23

Green County Historical Society Museum, open 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Parking is behind the museum.

Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit 84, Friday night fish fry with Swiss steak, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.

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

Homeschool Hub: Make It!, 1:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library. For homeschool students of all ages and their families.

Preschool Story Time, 10:15 a.m., New Glarus Public Library, 319 2nd St., New Glarus.

"Mark Twain: An American Life" Historical Presentation, 2 p.m., New Glarus Home chapel, 600 2nd Ave., New Glarus. Sponsored by the New Glarus Public Library and Community Foundation of New Glarus.