Wednesday, September 25
Lunch and Learn: "Finding Healthy Choices in Today's 'Junk Food Jungle'", 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe. Presenter: Colette Wyttenbach, clinic dietitian with Monroe Clinic, topic: learn to identify eating styles in the "good old days" and now, road blocks to healthy eating, and tips for healthy eating in today's world. Lunch available. RSVP: noon, Tuesday, Sept. 24, call 608-328-9499. Event is part of Active Aging Week 2013.
Hands On with Kindles and iPads program, 1:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe. Limited to eight individuals. Reservations required, call 608-328-7010. Event is part of Active Aging Week 2013.
Thursday, September 26
Alcoholics Anonymous, 10 am., 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, 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).
Stories and More, "Fun Stories," 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
Monroe Morning Optimist Club meeting, 6:30 a.m., Swiss Alps Restaurant, 804 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Guest speaker: Karen Fowdy, Turner Hall and Swiss Heritage.
Orthostatic blood pressure checks, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe. Orthostatic Blood Pressure checks by Senior Nursing Students from Edgewood College, supervised by Vicki Evenson, Parish Nurse. Event is part of Active Aging Week 2013.
Diabetes discussion panel, Founder's Hall at Monroe Clinic. Vendor displays, 5:30 p.m.; panel discussion, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Monticello Area Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m., Zwingli United Church, 426 East Lake Ave., Monticello. Program: "Experiences going into the trenches," presented by Francis Beers, New Glarus.
History of the former Universalist Church presentation, presented by Matt Figi, hosted by The Friends In Faith Ministry of the Monroe United Methodist Church, 1 p.m., Monroe United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St. Free, open to the public.
Friday, September 27
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Zwingli UCC, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello.
Green County Historical Museum open, 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Info: Christie Strait, 608-328-4301.
Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit No. 84 Friday night fish fry with Swiss steak, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.
Monroe Pre-Winter City Wide Garage Sales, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Map listing all registered sellers is available. Info: Rita Farris, 608-325-2224, or the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, 608-325-7648.
Pursue a Healthy You! senior health check, 10 to 11 a.m., Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe. Green County Health Department, Monroe Manor, and ADRC on site. Flu shots are $25 or covered under Medicare Part B. Balance tests and blood pressure screenings are free. Event is part of Active Aging Week 2013.
Trip preview meeting for 2014 trips to London and Russia, 11 a.m., Behring Senior Center. A tour representative will be on hand with slide shows and answer questions about The Best of London and Russian Imperial Waterways Cruise. Event is part of Active Aging Week 2013.
Mike Craver's "Queen of the Cow Towns," hosted by Northwest Illinois Theater Coalition, 7:30 p.m., the Metcalf Center, Mount Carroll. Advanced tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Available through the Stockton Banking Center at 815-947-2000 and the National Bank in Mt. Carroll at 815-244-2265.
John Van Druten's "Bell, Book, and Candle," 7:30 p.m., Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 16th Ave., Monroe. Prices: $11 through $13 for Monroe Theatre Guild members and $13 through $15 for non-members. To purchase tickets: 608-325-1111, monroetheatre@tds.net, at www.monroetheatre.com or in-person at the Monroe Theatre Guild. Info: Meghan Randolph, 608-325-1111 or monroetheatre@tds.net.
Saturday, September 28
Cream Puffs and Master Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, served by the National Historic Cheesemaking Center and Boy Scout Troop 180, Farmers Market on the north side the Square, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through October.
Green County Historical Museum open, 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Info: Christie Strait, 608-328-4301.
Monroe Pre-Winter City Wide Garage Sales, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Map listing all registered sellers is available. Info: Rita Farris, 608-325-2224, or the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, 608-325-7648.
Behring Senior Center open house, 1 to 3 p.m., 1113 10th St., Monroe. Event is part of Active Aging Week 2013.
Mike Craver's "Queen of the Cow Towns," hosted by Northwest Illinois Theater Coalition, 7:30 p.m., the Metcalf Center, Mount Carroll. Advanced tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Available through the Stockton Banking Center at 815-947-2000 and the National Bank in Mt. Carroll at 815-244-2265.
John Van Druten's "Bell, Book, and Candle," 7:30 p.m., Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 16th Ave., Monroe. Prices: $11 through $13 for Monroe Theatre Guild members and $13 through $15 for non-members. To purchase tickets: 608-325-1111, monroetheatre@tds.net, at www.monroetheatre.com or in-person at the Monroe Theatre Guild. Info: Meghan Randolph, 608-325-1111 or monroetheatre@tds.net.
Annual ham supper, 4 to 8 p.m., McConnell United Methodist Church, 211 N. Hulbert Road, McConnell, Ill. Menu: Ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, rolls, dessert, coffee and milk. Carry-outs available. Cost: $9 for adults, $4 for children ages 5 through 10 years and children under 5 are free.
AutumnFest celebration, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Brodhead. Stateline Playboys will entertain; chili contest held with public voting; crafts food and produce stands; beer tent; hayrides through Brodhead; children's activities include trick or treating, petting zoo, bounce house and pumpkin bowling; "Embrace the Race" with a pontoon boat ride; and Habitat for Humanity Duck Races.
Black Hawk Track pancake breakfast, 6:30 to 9 a.m., Black Hawk High School, 202 East Center St., South Wayne. Menu: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, coffee cake, fresh fruit, milk, juice and coffee. Cost: $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. Proceeds will go towards the Black Hawk Track Replacement Fund.
Lunch and Learn: "Finding Healthy Choices in Today's 'Junk Food Jungle'", 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe. Presenter: Colette Wyttenbach, clinic dietitian with Monroe Clinic, topic: learn to identify eating styles in the "good old days" and now, road blocks to healthy eating, and tips for healthy eating in today's world. Lunch available. RSVP: noon, Tuesday, Sept. 24, call 608-328-9499. Event is part of Active Aging Week 2013.
Hands On with Kindles and iPads program, 1:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe. Limited to eight individuals. Reservations required, call 608-328-7010. Event is part of Active Aging Week 2013.
Thursday, September 26
Alcoholics Anonymous, 10 am., 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, 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).
Stories and More, "Fun Stories," 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
Monroe Morning Optimist Club meeting, 6:30 a.m., Swiss Alps Restaurant, 804 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Guest speaker: Karen Fowdy, Turner Hall and Swiss Heritage.
Orthostatic blood pressure checks, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe. Orthostatic Blood Pressure checks by Senior Nursing Students from Edgewood College, supervised by Vicki Evenson, Parish Nurse. Event is part of Active Aging Week 2013.
Diabetes discussion panel, Founder's Hall at Monroe Clinic. Vendor displays, 5:30 p.m.; panel discussion, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Monticello Area Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m., Zwingli United Church, 426 East Lake Ave., Monticello. Program: "Experiences going into the trenches," presented by Francis Beers, New Glarus.
History of the former Universalist Church presentation, presented by Matt Figi, hosted by The Friends In Faith Ministry of the Monroe United Methodist Church, 1 p.m., Monroe United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St. Free, open to the public.
Friday, September 27
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Zwingli UCC, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello.
Green County Historical Museum open, 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Info: Christie Strait, 608-328-4301.
Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit No. 84 Friday night fish fry with Swiss steak, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.
Monroe Pre-Winter City Wide Garage Sales, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Map listing all registered sellers is available. Info: Rita Farris, 608-325-2224, or the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, 608-325-7648.
Pursue a Healthy You! senior health check, 10 to 11 a.m., Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe. Green County Health Department, Monroe Manor, and ADRC on site. Flu shots are $25 or covered under Medicare Part B. Balance tests and blood pressure screenings are free. Event is part of Active Aging Week 2013.
Trip preview meeting for 2014 trips to London and Russia, 11 a.m., Behring Senior Center. A tour representative will be on hand with slide shows and answer questions about The Best of London and Russian Imperial Waterways Cruise. Event is part of Active Aging Week 2013.
Mike Craver's "Queen of the Cow Towns," hosted by Northwest Illinois Theater Coalition, 7:30 p.m., the Metcalf Center, Mount Carroll. Advanced tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Available through the Stockton Banking Center at 815-947-2000 and the National Bank in Mt. Carroll at 815-244-2265.
John Van Druten's "Bell, Book, and Candle," 7:30 p.m., Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 16th Ave., Monroe. Prices: $11 through $13 for Monroe Theatre Guild members and $13 through $15 for non-members. To purchase tickets: 608-325-1111, monroetheatre@tds.net, at www.monroetheatre.com or in-person at the Monroe Theatre Guild. Info: Meghan Randolph, 608-325-1111 or monroetheatre@tds.net.
Saturday, September 28
Cream Puffs and Master Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, served by the National Historic Cheesemaking Center and Boy Scout Troop 180, Farmers Market on the north side the Square, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through October.
Green County Historical Museum open, 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Info: Christie Strait, 608-328-4301.
Monroe Pre-Winter City Wide Garage Sales, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Map listing all registered sellers is available. Info: Rita Farris, 608-325-2224, or the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, 608-325-7648.
Behring Senior Center open house, 1 to 3 p.m., 1113 10th St., Monroe. Event is part of Active Aging Week 2013.
Mike Craver's "Queen of the Cow Towns," hosted by Northwest Illinois Theater Coalition, 7:30 p.m., the Metcalf Center, Mount Carroll. Advanced tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Available through the Stockton Banking Center at 815-947-2000 and the National Bank in Mt. Carroll at 815-244-2265.
John Van Druten's "Bell, Book, and Candle," 7:30 p.m., Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 16th Ave., Monroe. Prices: $11 through $13 for Monroe Theatre Guild members and $13 through $15 for non-members. To purchase tickets: 608-325-1111, monroetheatre@tds.net, at www.monroetheatre.com or in-person at the Monroe Theatre Guild. Info: Meghan Randolph, 608-325-1111 or monroetheatre@tds.net.
Annual ham supper, 4 to 8 p.m., McConnell United Methodist Church, 211 N. Hulbert Road, McConnell, Ill. Menu: Ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, rolls, dessert, coffee and milk. Carry-outs available. Cost: $9 for adults, $4 for children ages 5 through 10 years and children under 5 are free.
AutumnFest celebration, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Brodhead. Stateline Playboys will entertain; chili contest held with public voting; crafts food and produce stands; beer tent; hayrides through Brodhead; children's activities include trick or treating, petting zoo, bounce house and pumpkin bowling; "Embrace the Race" with a pontoon boat ride; and Habitat for Humanity Duck Races.
Black Hawk Track pancake breakfast, 6:30 to 9 a.m., Black Hawk High School, 202 East Center St., South Wayne. Menu: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, coffee cake, fresh fruit, milk, juice and coffee. Cost: $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. Proceeds will go towards the Black Hawk Track Replacement Fund.
