Friday, September 6
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Zwingli UCC, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello.
24th annual Photography Contest and Exhibit, opening reception and awards presentation, 5 to 7 p.m., Monroe Arts Center, Monroe. Info: 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249, or online at monroeartscenter.com.
Green County Historical Museum open, 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Info: Christie Strait, 608-328-4301.
Concert on the Square featuring The Fat Babies (jazz band), hosted by Main Street Monroe and Colony Brands, Inc., 6:30 to 9 p.m., west side of Square.
Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit No. 84 Friday night fish fry with ham balls, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.
45th class reunion, Monroe High School Class of 1968, get together, 6 p.m., Flanagan's Shenanigans, 1610 11th St., Monroe. Info: Ann Wells at 608-325-5527.
Preschool Storytime, "Back To School," 9:30 a.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.
"Wisconsin As We See It" and 24th Annual Photography Contest and Exhibit opening reception, 5 to 7 p.m., Frehner Gallery, Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe. Gallery talk at 5:30 p.m., winners of the Photography Contest announced at 6 p.m.
Monroe High School Athletic Booster Club Tailgate Party, 5:30 p.m., high school, 1600 26th St., Monroe. Info: Frank Pivonka, president, 608-214-3454 or fpivonka@cartermotor.com; Terry Hughes, vice president, at 608-558-7923 or enhughes@tds.net.
Saturday, September 7
Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., 1623 22 1/2 Ave., Monroe.
Alcoholics Anonymous, "Open Speaker meeting," 6:30 p.m., St. Victors Church, 1760 14th St., Monroe. Entrance is located off of 20th Ave. (parish library door).
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.
Lena Community Park District Fall Festival 5k Run/walk, registration at 7:30 a.m., start time at 8 a.m., Lions Park, Lena, Ill. Info: 815-369-5351, www.lenaparks.org.
Odyssey 5K race and one mile walk/fun run, hosted by Monroe Youth Hockey Association, 11 a.m., SLICE arena, 1632 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Register: register.itsracetime.com/Register/?event=17301. Info: www.monroeyouthhockey.com or contact Andy Knauf at 608-220-8306.
Taste of SLICE at the SLICE Arena, hosted by Monroe Youth Hockey Association, noon to 5 p.m., SLICE arena, 1632 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Register: register.itsracetime.com/Register/?event=17301. Info: www.monroeyouthhockey.com or contact Andy Knauf at 608-220-8306.
Green County Historical Museum open, 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Info: Christie Strait, 608-328-4301.
Green County Genealogical workshop, in Founders' Hall at Monroe Clinic, Monroe. Workshop opens at 8:30 a.m., welcome begins at 9:15 a.m. Info or for a registration form: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wigreen.
Juda Cruise-In car show, hosted by Juda's High School class of 2015, 1 to 4 p.m., community center and L&S Truck Service's parking lot, Juda. No entry fee. Rain date: Sunday, Sept. 8.
On the farm workshops, part of Soil Sisters: Wisconsin Women Farmers farm tours, "Raising Emus Seminar," 1 to 4 p.m., Sugar Maple Emu Farm, Brodhead; Herbs and Edible Flowers," 1 to 4 p.m., Primrose Valley Farm, Belleville; "How to Start a Bed and Breakfast: Living the Farm Hospitality Dream," 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Inn Serendipity Farm and Bed and Breakfast, Browntown; and "Sustainable Living in the 21st Century," 2 to 4 p.m., Inn Serendipity Farm and Bed and Breakfast. Info: www.soilsisterswi.org and click on "Farms."
45th class reunion, Monroe High School Class of 1968, historic walk, 10 a.m., Lincoln Park, Monroe. Picnic, 2 p.m., Simler's Home, W4745 Blumer Road, Monroe, is scheduled to begin at Saturday. Info: Ann Wells at 608-325-5527.
"Couponing 101," presented by Dannelle Gay, 1:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library. Free event is open to the public; no registration is required. Info: Suzann Holland, 608-328-7010 or sholland@monroepubliclibrary.org.
13th annual Green County Alzheimer's Walk, Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe. Two walks: two-mile or golden-mile walk. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., walk starts at 8:30 a.m. To register or info: www.alzwisc.org or call 888-308-6251.
"My Journey to Islam: From Brodhead to Islam and Beyond" program, by Matthew Braun, 9:30 a.m., Brodhead Memorial Public Library, 1207 25th St., Brodhead. Info: 608-897-4070 or visit www.brodheadlibrary.com.
Green County Picker's Antique and Flea Market and 4-H Fair Fundraiser, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Green County Fairgrounds. Admission: $2.
Sunday, September 8
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.
Antique appraisal fundraiser, 9 a.m., Swiss United Church of Christ, 18 5th Ave., New Glarus. Fundraiser to benefit mission group.
Soil Sisters: Wisconsin Women Farmers farm tours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free event, open to the public, no pre-registration is needed. Info: www.soilsisterswi.org or Lisa Kivirist at lisa@innserendipity.com or 608-329-7056.
Green County Democrats and Progressives monthly meeting, Vince's Restaurant and Pizzeria, 619 4th Ave., Monroe. Dinner/drinks (Dutch treat) at 5 p.m., meeting at 6 p.m. Guest speaker: Nick Zweifel, Dane County Board member. Open to public.
Juda Toy Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Community Center, Juda. Pedal pull for 4-year-olds through 10-year-olds, noon; pancake breakfast, 7 to 11 a.m.
Prairie Days, hosted by the Prairie Enthusiasts, 9 a.m. Bicycle ride from Honey Creek Park north, Monroe, to Mile 13 Prairie and to Stewart Tunnel. Carpool to Butenhoff Prairie, 1 p.m. Activities: Collect seeds, and passages from "Rudy's Hill," a memoir written by M.C. Elmer. Info: Tom Mitchell, secretary, 608-325-6228.
Buffet breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, Monroe American Legion, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.
Cherie Norquay performance, 10:45 a.m., Zion United Methodist Church, N2350 Church St., Juda. A free will offering will be accepted, potluck to follow.
Green County Picker's Antique and Flea Market and 4-H Fair Fundraiser, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Green County Fairgrounds. Admission: $2.
Monday, September 9
Baby and toddler storytime, 10 a.m., Story Favorites, Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
2013 annual Convention of the Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin registration deadline, hosted by the Lafayette County Bluebird Society. Event is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Bridges Restaurant and Convention Center, 201 Christensen Dr., Darlington. Info or to register: 608-776-3379, www.braw.org or lafayettecountybluebirdsociety@yahoo.com.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Zwingli UCC, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello.
24th annual Photography Contest and Exhibit, opening reception and awards presentation, 5 to 7 p.m., Monroe Arts Center, Monroe. Info: 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249, or online at monroeartscenter.com.
Green County Historical Museum open, 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Info: Christie Strait, 608-328-4301.
Concert on the Square featuring The Fat Babies (jazz band), hosted by Main Street Monroe and Colony Brands, Inc., 6:30 to 9 p.m., west side of Square.
Zilmer-Riley American Legion Unit No. 84 Friday night fish fry with ham balls, serving 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.
45th class reunion, Monroe High School Class of 1968, get together, 6 p.m., Flanagan's Shenanigans, 1610 11th St., Monroe. Info: Ann Wells at 608-325-5527.
Preschool Storytime, "Back To School," 9:30 a.m., Albertson Memorial Library, 200 N. Water St., Albany.
"Wisconsin As We See It" and 24th Annual Photography Contest and Exhibit opening reception, 5 to 7 p.m., Frehner Gallery, Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St., Monroe. Gallery talk at 5:30 p.m., winners of the Photography Contest announced at 6 p.m.
Monroe High School Athletic Booster Club Tailgate Party, 5:30 p.m., high school, 1600 26th St., Monroe. Info: Frank Pivonka, president, 608-214-3454 or fpivonka@cartermotor.com; Terry Hughes, vice president, at 608-558-7923 or enhughes@tds.net.
Saturday, September 7
Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., 1623 22 1/2 Ave., Monroe.
Alcoholics Anonymous, "Open Speaker meeting," 6:30 p.m., St. Victors Church, 1760 14th St., Monroe. Entrance is located off of 20th Ave. (parish library door).
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.
Lena Community Park District Fall Festival 5k Run/walk, registration at 7:30 a.m., start time at 8 a.m., Lions Park, Lena, Ill. Info: 815-369-5351, www.lenaparks.org.
Odyssey 5K race and one mile walk/fun run, hosted by Monroe Youth Hockey Association, 11 a.m., SLICE arena, 1632 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Register: register.itsracetime.com/Register/?event=17301. Info: www.monroeyouthhockey.com or contact Andy Knauf at 608-220-8306.
Taste of SLICE at the SLICE Arena, hosted by Monroe Youth Hockey Association, noon to 5 p.m., SLICE arena, 1632 4th Ave. West, Monroe. Register: register.itsracetime.com/Register/?event=17301. Info: www.monroeyouthhockey.com or contact Andy Knauf at 608-220-8306.
Green County Historical Museum open, 1 to 4 p.m., 1617 9th St., Monroe. Info: Christie Strait, 608-328-4301.
Green County Genealogical workshop, in Founders' Hall at Monroe Clinic, Monroe. Workshop opens at 8:30 a.m., welcome begins at 9:15 a.m. Info or for a registration form: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wigreen.
Juda Cruise-In car show, hosted by Juda's High School class of 2015, 1 to 4 p.m., community center and L&S Truck Service's parking lot, Juda. No entry fee. Rain date: Sunday, Sept. 8.
On the farm workshops, part of Soil Sisters: Wisconsin Women Farmers farm tours, "Raising Emus Seminar," 1 to 4 p.m., Sugar Maple Emu Farm, Brodhead; Herbs and Edible Flowers," 1 to 4 p.m., Primrose Valley Farm, Belleville; "How to Start a Bed and Breakfast: Living the Farm Hospitality Dream," 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Inn Serendipity Farm and Bed and Breakfast, Browntown; and "Sustainable Living in the 21st Century," 2 to 4 p.m., Inn Serendipity Farm and Bed and Breakfast. Info: www.soilsisterswi.org and click on "Farms."
45th class reunion, Monroe High School Class of 1968, historic walk, 10 a.m., Lincoln Park, Monroe. Picnic, 2 p.m., Simler's Home, W4745 Blumer Road, Monroe, is scheduled to begin at Saturday. Info: Ann Wells at 608-325-5527.
"Couponing 101," presented by Dannelle Gay, 1:30 p.m., Monroe Public Library. Free event is open to the public; no registration is required. Info: Suzann Holland, 608-328-7010 or sholland@monroepubliclibrary.org.
13th annual Green County Alzheimer's Walk, Behring Senior Center, 1113 10th St., Monroe. Two walks: two-mile or golden-mile walk. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., walk starts at 8:30 a.m. To register or info: www.alzwisc.org or call 888-308-6251.
"My Journey to Islam: From Brodhead to Islam and Beyond" program, by Matthew Braun, 9:30 a.m., Brodhead Memorial Public Library, 1207 25th St., Brodhead. Info: 608-897-4070 or visit www.brodheadlibrary.com.
Green County Picker's Antique and Flea Market and 4-H Fair Fundraiser, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Green County Fairgrounds. Admission: $2.
Sunday, September 8
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.
Antique appraisal fundraiser, 9 a.m., Swiss United Church of Christ, 18 5th Ave., New Glarus. Fundraiser to benefit mission group.
Soil Sisters: Wisconsin Women Farmers farm tours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free event, open to the public, no pre-registration is needed. Info: www.soilsisterswi.org or Lisa Kivirist at lisa@innserendipity.com or 608-329-7056.
Green County Democrats and Progressives monthly meeting, Vince's Restaurant and Pizzeria, 619 4th Ave., Monroe. Dinner/drinks (Dutch treat) at 5 p.m., meeting at 6 p.m. Guest speaker: Nick Zweifel, Dane County Board member. Open to public.
Juda Toy Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Community Center, Juda. Pedal pull for 4-year-olds through 10-year-olds, noon; pancake breakfast, 7 to 11 a.m.
Prairie Days, hosted by the Prairie Enthusiasts, 9 a.m. Bicycle ride from Honey Creek Park north, Monroe, to Mile 13 Prairie and to Stewart Tunnel. Carpool to Butenhoff Prairie, 1 p.m. Activities: Collect seeds, and passages from "Rudy's Hill," a memoir written by M.C. Elmer. Info: Tom Mitchell, secretary, 608-325-6228.
Buffet breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, Monroe American Legion, 1627 12th Ave., Monroe.
Cherie Norquay performance, 10:45 a.m., Zion United Methodist Church, N2350 Church St., Juda. A free will offering will be accepted, potluck to follow.
Green County Picker's Antique and Flea Market and 4-H Fair Fundraiser, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Green County Fairgrounds. Admission: $2.
Monday, September 9
Baby and toddler storytime, 10 a.m., Story Favorites, Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
2013 annual Convention of the Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin registration deadline, hosted by the Lafayette County Bluebird Society. Event is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Bridges Restaurant and Convention Center, 201 Christensen Dr., Darlington. Info or to register: 608-776-3379, www.braw.org or lafayettecountybluebirdsociety@yahoo.com.
