Wednesday, September 30
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.
Chess Club, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave.
Bluebird Day, 1 to 5 p.m., Bluebird Nest Nature Center, 308 Main St., Darlington. Free, donations accepted. Open to the public. Carol McDaniel will discuss various topics.
Sixth annual Fall Cookout, hosted by Lafayette Manor Auxiliary, 4 to 7 p.m., Lafayette Manor, Darlington.
Open public forum, hosted by City of Monroe United To Amend, in conjunction with the Green County United to Amend, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library. Free. Topics: What is corporate personhood? What is the impact of unlimited big money on elections and elected officials? How can voices and votes stop the decline of democracy? Refreshments will be served.
End-of-life planning panel of experts, Monroe Clinic Founders Hall, 515 22nd Ave. Table displays start at 5 p.m. Speaker topics: Living wills, advance directives (health care power of attorney), do-not-resuscitate, palliative care and hospice. Panel discussion from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Question and answer from audience to follow. Register early: monroeclinic.org or call 877-865-1462. Free event.
Thursday, October 1
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).
Juda Community Potluck dinner, noon, Juda Community Center. Potluck luncheon, cards and dominos. Age 55 and older are welcome.
Green County Genealogical Society free genealogy workshop, topic: Preparing for Visits to Library Archives with Sharon Mitchell, 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: Erik Haworth, Thrivent Financial.
Family Fun Night, all ages welcome, caregiver must be present with kids under 6, 5 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave.
Purchase for Paws, bake sale, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1235 31st Ave., Monroe. Benefiting the Green County Humane Society.
All summer decorations must be removed from Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Juda. Last day.
TAB Teen Advisory Board and VolunTEENS, sixth through 12th grade, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave. Info: 608-328-7010, lsolawetz@monroepubliclibrary.org, www.monroepubliclibrary.org/Teens or www.facebook.com/Monroe-Public-Library-Teens-164103200307942/timeline.
Words + Wonder, for ages 3 through 6, with a caregiver, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave. All siblings welcome.
Monroe American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 84 monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Post Home, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe. Members are urged to attend.
Friday, October 2
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Zwingli UCC, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello.
Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit No. 84, Friday night fish fry with au gratin potatoes and ham, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.
Purchase for Paws, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1235 31st Ave., Monroe. Benefiting the Green County Humane Society.
Los Lonely Boys performance, 8 p.m., Monroe High School Performing Arts Center. Cost: $35 reserved seat tickets, available through the Monroe Arts Center box office, 1315 11th St., Monroe; by calling 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249; or at www.monroeartscenter.com.
Flu Clinic, 9 to 11 a.m., Green County Health Department. Cost: $35. Medicare Part B accepted.
Writing Club and Newsletter, sixth through 12th grade, 3:30 p.m., Teen Area, Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave. Info: 608-328-7010, lsolawetz@monroepubliclibrary.org, www.monroepubliclibrary.org/Teens or www.facebook.com/Monroe-Public-Library-Teens-164103200307942/timeline.
Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry, 4 to 5 p.m., lower level of Town Bank, Darlington. No income eligibility limits for people wishing to participate.
Green County Historical Museum, open 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Info: 608-328-4301.
Monroe's Ann Uresk and Deborah Krauss Smith organ performance, 7:30 p.m., St. James Catholic Church (Good Shepherd Parish), 1130 St. James Court, Madison. Free, open to the public. Free-will offering will be accepted for the Organ Scholarship Fund. Info: madisonacm.org/recital.html.
Saturday, October 3
Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2810 6th St., Monroe.
Alcoholics Anonymous/Alanon, open speaker meeting, speaker at 6:30 p.m., St. Victors Church, 1760 14th St., Monroe.
Purchase for Paws, 8 a.m. to noon, 1235 31st Ave., Monroe. Benefiting the Green County Humane Society.
Quilt day, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., multi-purpose room at New Glarus Home. Open to the public. Info or to display a quilt: New Glarus Home at 608-527-2126 ext. 342.
Eighth annual Fall Silent Auction, last day, Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany. Info: 608-862-3491 or albanypl@tds.net.
Little Makers, for toddlers through age 6, with a caregiver, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave. All siblings welcome.
Green County Genealogical Society, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library. Speaker: Patrick Jung, topic: Black Hawk War in the area. Free, open to the public. Info: 815-868-2416 or 608-921-1537.
Green County Historical Museum, open 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Info: 608-328-4301.
Eighth Annual Fall Silent Auction ends, noon, Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.
Sugar Cookie Decorating, Albany Public Library at Fall Festival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.
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.
Chess Club, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave.
Bluebird Day, 1 to 5 p.m., Bluebird Nest Nature Center, 308 Main St., Darlington. Free, donations accepted. Open to the public. Carol McDaniel will discuss various topics.
Sixth annual Fall Cookout, hosted by Lafayette Manor Auxiliary, 4 to 7 p.m., Lafayette Manor, Darlington.
Open public forum, hosted by City of Monroe United To Amend, in conjunction with the Green County United to Amend, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library. Free. Topics: What is corporate personhood? What is the impact of unlimited big money on elections and elected officials? How can voices and votes stop the decline of democracy? Refreshments will be served.
End-of-life planning panel of experts, Monroe Clinic Founders Hall, 515 22nd Ave. Table displays start at 5 p.m. Speaker topics: Living wills, advance directives (health care power of attorney), do-not-resuscitate, palliative care and hospice. Panel discussion from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Question and answer from audience to follow. Register early: monroeclinic.org or call 877-865-1462. Free event.
Thursday, October 1
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).
Juda Community Potluck dinner, noon, Juda Community Center. Potluck luncheon, cards and dominos. Age 55 and older are welcome.
Green County Genealogical Society free genealogy workshop, topic: Preparing for Visits to Library Archives with Sharon Mitchell, 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: Erik Haworth, Thrivent Financial.
Family Fun Night, all ages welcome, caregiver must be present with kids under 6, 5 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave.
Purchase for Paws, bake sale, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1235 31st Ave., Monroe. Benefiting the Green County Humane Society.
All summer decorations must be removed from Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Juda. Last day.
TAB Teen Advisory Board and VolunTEENS, sixth through 12th grade, 3:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave. Info: 608-328-7010, lsolawetz@monroepubliclibrary.org, www.monroepubliclibrary.org/Teens or www.facebook.com/Monroe-Public-Library-Teens-164103200307942/timeline.
Words + Wonder, for ages 3 through 6, with a caregiver, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave. All siblings welcome.
Monroe American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 84 monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Post Home, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe. Members are urged to attend.
Friday, October 2
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Zwingli UCC, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello.
Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit No. 84, Friday night fish fry with au gratin potatoes and ham, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.
Purchase for Paws, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1235 31st Ave., Monroe. Benefiting the Green County Humane Society.
Los Lonely Boys performance, 8 p.m., Monroe High School Performing Arts Center. Cost: $35 reserved seat tickets, available through the Monroe Arts Center box office, 1315 11th St., Monroe; by calling 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249; or at www.monroeartscenter.com.
Flu Clinic, 9 to 11 a.m., Green County Health Department. Cost: $35. Medicare Part B accepted.
Writing Club and Newsletter, sixth through 12th grade, 3:30 p.m., Teen Area, Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave. Info: 608-328-7010, lsolawetz@monroepubliclibrary.org, www.monroepubliclibrary.org/Teens or www.facebook.com/Monroe-Public-Library-Teens-164103200307942/timeline.
Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry, 4 to 5 p.m., lower level of Town Bank, Darlington. No income eligibility limits for people wishing to participate.
Green County Historical Museum, open 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Info: 608-328-4301.
Monroe's Ann Uresk and Deborah Krauss Smith organ performance, 7:30 p.m., St. James Catholic Church (Good Shepherd Parish), 1130 St. James Court, Madison. Free, open to the public. Free-will offering will be accepted for the Organ Scholarship Fund. Info: madisonacm.org/recital.html.
Saturday, October 3
Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2810 6th St., Monroe.
Alcoholics Anonymous/Alanon, open speaker meeting, speaker at 6:30 p.m., St. Victors Church, 1760 14th St., Monroe.
Purchase for Paws, 8 a.m. to noon, 1235 31st Ave., Monroe. Benefiting the Green County Humane Society.
Quilt day, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., multi-purpose room at New Glarus Home. Open to the public. Info or to display a quilt: New Glarus Home at 608-527-2126 ext. 342.
Eighth annual Fall Silent Auction, last day, Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany. Info: 608-862-3491 or albanypl@tds.net.
Little Makers, for toddlers through age 6, with a caregiver, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave. All siblings welcome.
Green County Genealogical Society, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library. Speaker: Patrick Jung, topic: Black Hawk War in the area. Free, open to the public. Info: 815-868-2416 or 608-921-1537.
Green County Historical Museum, open 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Info: 608-328-4301.
Eighth Annual Fall Silent Auction ends, noon, Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.
Sugar Cookie Decorating, Albany Public Library at Fall Festival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.
