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Community Calendar: Sept. 24, 2015
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Thursday, September 24

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 workshops, topic: probate research with Susie Hillison, 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: Terry Snow, president's report for 2014-15.

4TEENS, sixth through 12th grade, program room, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave.

Books...to Art: Decoupage Class, 6:30 p.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany. Register: 608-862-3491.

Green County Master Gardener Tour, 6:30 p.m., Aronia Ber ry Farm, 275 County K, Blanchardville. Info: Green County UW Extension office, at 608-328-9440.

Monticello Area Historical Society general meeting, 7 p.m., Zwingli United Church, Monticello. Speaker: Matt Figi, Monroe; program: Building and History of Universalist Church, Monroe. Open to the public.

Pizza Buffet for Green County Veteran's Memorial Park, 4:30 to 8 p.m., Monroe Pizza Hut. Funds raised will be used for improvements to the park.



Friday, September 25

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

Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit No. 84, Friday night fish fry with meat loaf or chop suey, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.

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

Writing Club and Newsletter, 3:30 p.m., teen area, Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave.

Homeschool Hub, Make it!, for homeschool students of all ages, Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave.

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

VFW Poppy Days, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monroe American Legion.



Saturday, September 26

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

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

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

Green County Fall National Tractor and Truck Pull, noon, Green County Fairgrounds, Monroe. Advanced tickets: $15, includes the pull, band performance and entry into the drawing. Gate admission: $15 for pull plus $5 for just the band. Info: www.greencountyfallnationals.com, Mark Hawthorn at 608-558-2316, or www.facebook.com/Green-County-Fall-Nationals-100513246662938/timeline.

Monroe Sons of Norway Ostestaden Lodge lefse-making clinic, 9 a.m. to noon, Union Presbyterian Church community room. No charge, all items needed to bake will be supplied by the lodge. Info: 608-325-3248.

Driver Opera House benefit, Dr. Adam Dachman performance, 6 p.m., Darlington High School Auditorium. Advanced tickets: $20 for adults and $10 for kindergarten through 12th-grade students, available at dachmaneventtickets@gmail.com; include name, phone number and address. Tickets at the door: $25 for adults and $10 for kindergarten through 12th-grade students.

Chili Contest, held during AutumnFest, Exchange Square, Brodhead. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., chili tasting will take place. Prizes will be awarded at 2:45 p.m.

Annual Fall Ham Supper, 4 to 8 p.m., McConnell United Methodist Church, 211 N. Hulbert Road, McConnell, Ill. Menu: All-you-can-eat baked ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, dinner rolls, applesauce, milk, coffee and dessert. Cost: $9 for adults, $4 for children ages 5 through 10, and children under 5 are free. Carryouts are available at the kitchen window. Bake sale also taking place.

37th annual Model Train Show and Swap Meet, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Stateline Ice and Community Expo, 1632 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Buy, sell, view displays and win door prizes. Green County Model Railroader's Inc. presentation in cooperation with the Monroe Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Info: Kevin Johnson at 608-325-9779 or www.gcmrrinc.org.

VFW Poppy Days, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monroe American Legion.



Sunday, September 27

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., St. John's UCC, 1724 14th St., Monroe.

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

Lafayette County Genealogical Society meeting, 1:30 p.m., Lafayette County Historical Museum, 525 N. Main St., Darlington. Speaker: Bill Holland.

Annual bazaar and auction, hosted by the women of the Wiota ELCA, Wiota Lutheran Church. Lunch served after services until 1:30 p.m.; auction will begin at 1:30 p.m. Menu: Barbecue, ham salad, chicken/dressing sandwiches, baked beans, veggie and fruit salads, pies, cookies, coffee and lemonade.

37th annual Model Train Show and Swap Meet, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Stateline Ice and Community Expo, 1632 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Buy, sell, view displays and win door prizes. Green County Model Railroader's Inc. presentation in cooperation with the Monroe Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Info: Kevin Johnson at 608-325-9779 or www.gcmrrinc.org.

Loaves and Fishes monthly meal, 4 to 6 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, Monroe. Everyone welcome. No cost. Month's sponsor: United Methodist Zion of Juda.

47th annual Juda School Community Reunion, Juda High School. Registration begins at 1 p.m., cafeteria. Business meeting and program begins at 2 p.m., gym.