Saturday, September 28
Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., 1623 22 1/2 Ave., Monroe.
Market on the Square, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Square, Monroe.
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.
Sunday, September 29
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: Christie Strait, 608-328-4301.
Mike Craver's "Queen of the Cow Towns," hosted by Northwest Illinois Theater Coalition, 2 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," 2 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.
Dance to Barefoot Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen Band, 1 to 5 p.m., Turner Hall, 1217 17th Ave., Monroe. Admission.
Pancake breakfast, 7 a.m. to noon, Albany United Methodist Church, 500 Park St., in celebration of the one anniversary of the church's new building. Menu: Pancakes, sausage, cheese, milk, coffee and orange juice. Free-will offering accepted, profits will go towards local community needs. Info: 608-862-3206.
Missionary conference dinner, international dinner with different foods from different countries, following 10:45 a.m. service, First Baptist Church, 853 31st Ave., Monroe. Free and open to the public. Info or a ride: 608-325-3867.
Monday, September 30
Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2810 6th St., Monroe.
Final session of the three-part women's health series, hosted by Monroe Clinic, 6 p.m., Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St. Free. Topic: Bladder issues, daVinci surgery, and knee pain. Register: monroeclinic.org or 877-865-1462.
Sen. Jon Erpenbach informational meeting, topic: new Health Insurance Marketplace and Affordable Care Act, 6 to 7 p.m., New Glarus Village Hall, 319 2nd St., New Glarus.
Sen. Jon Erpenbach informational meeting, topic: new Health Insurance Marketplace and Affordable Care Act, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Francois Town Mart, 428 River St., Belleville.
Bazaar/auction, sponsored by Wiota WELCA with supplement funds from Thrivent, Wiota Lutheran Church, 6682 Wisconsin 78, Wiota. Supper from 4:30 to 6:55 p.m., auction at 7 p.m.
Sen. Ron Johnson's staff mobile office hours, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Belleville Village Hall, 24 West Main St., Belleville.
4TEENS, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
Euchre Party, 7 p.m., Monroe American Legion, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.
Tuesday, October 1
Al-Anon Support Group, 7:30 p.m., Monroe Clinic hospital building, first floor, Cardiac Rehab Conference Room.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Congregational United Church of Christ, 201 E. 23rd St., Brodhead.
Monroe TOPS Chapter 1453 meeting, 11 a.m., Monroe Methodist Church, 2227 4th St. Info: 608-325-9491.Golden Age Club, business meeting, 1 p.m., Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe.
Deadline to remove summer decorations, Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Juda.
Thrivent Green County Board meeting, 6 p.m., Thrivent Office, 901 17th Ave., Monroe. Refreshments following the meeting. Open to all members.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., 1623 22 1/2 Ave., Monroe.
Market on the Square, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Square, Monroe.
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.
Sunday, September 29
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: Christie Strait, 608-328-4301.
Mike Craver's "Queen of the Cow Towns," hosted by Northwest Illinois Theater Coalition, 2 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," 2 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.
Dance to Barefoot Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen Band, 1 to 5 p.m., Turner Hall, 1217 17th Ave., Monroe. Admission.
Pancake breakfast, 7 a.m. to noon, Albany United Methodist Church, 500 Park St., in celebration of the one anniversary of the church's new building. Menu: Pancakes, sausage, cheese, milk, coffee and orange juice. Free-will offering accepted, profits will go towards local community needs. Info: 608-862-3206.
Missionary conference dinner, international dinner with different foods from different countries, following 10:45 a.m. service, First Baptist Church, 853 31st Ave., Monroe. Free and open to the public. Info or a ride: 608-325-3867.
Monday, September 30
Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2810 6th St., Monroe.
Final session of the three-part women's health series, hosted by Monroe Clinic, 6 p.m., Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St. Free. Topic: Bladder issues, daVinci surgery, and knee pain. Register: monroeclinic.org or 877-865-1462.
Sen. Jon Erpenbach informational meeting, topic: new Health Insurance Marketplace and Affordable Care Act, 6 to 7 p.m., New Glarus Village Hall, 319 2nd St., New Glarus.
Sen. Jon Erpenbach informational meeting, topic: new Health Insurance Marketplace and Affordable Care Act, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Francois Town Mart, 428 River St., Belleville.
Bazaar/auction, sponsored by Wiota WELCA with supplement funds from Thrivent, Wiota Lutheran Church, 6682 Wisconsin 78, Wiota. Supper from 4:30 to 6:55 p.m., auction at 7 p.m.
Sen. Ron Johnson's staff mobile office hours, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Belleville Village Hall, 24 West Main St., Belleville.
4TEENS, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
Euchre Party, 7 p.m., Monroe American Legion, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.
Tuesday, October 1
Al-Anon Support Group, 7:30 p.m., Monroe Clinic hospital building, first floor, Cardiac Rehab Conference Room.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Congregational United Church of Christ, 201 E. 23rd St., Brodhead.
Monroe TOPS Chapter 1453 meeting, 11 a.m., Monroe Methodist Church, 2227 4th St. Info: 608-325-9491.Golden Age Club, business meeting, 1 p.m., Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe.
Deadline to remove summer decorations, Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Juda.
Thrivent Green County Board meeting, 6 p.m., Thrivent Office, 901 17th Ave., Monroe. Refreshments following the meeting. Open to all members.
