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Community Calendar: September 17, 2011
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Saturday, September 17

Minhas Oktoberfest 2011, 1208 14th Ave., Monroe. Guided tours of brewery ($10) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Live blues music at 1 p.m.: Alex Wilson, October Soul and The Jimmys. Food for sale by Monroe Lions Club. Minhas beer on tap.

Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., north side of Monroe's Square.

South Wayne Community Farmer's Market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., South Wayne Veteran's Park, Wisconsin 11, South Wayne. Vendors welcome. For info: (608) 214-1413.

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

Zwingli United Church of Christ 2nd annual bike rally fundraiser for InterFaith Hospitality Network. Check in: 10 a.m. Bike ride: 10:30 a.m. Info: (608) 938-4369.

The Brodhead United Methodist Church's annual Apple Festival Bazaar, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. , 501 1st Center Ave., Brodhead. Bake sale, candy sale, books, crafts, lunch and more.

Car wash to support Junior Optimist service projects, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Woodford State Bank, 403 W. 8th St., Monroe. There will also be a snack stand serving.

Sunday, September 18

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Monroe Clinic Hospital, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe.

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

Yester Year Auto Club. Departure from old Walmart parking lot: 10 a.m. Lunch at Silver Dollar Saloon, Brodhead: 11 a.m. Knight Car Museum tour: 1 p.m.

Jordan Harvest Picnic, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jordan Lutheran Church, W9006 Smock Valley Road, north of Browntown. BBQ and brats, potato salad, coleslaw, corn, cheese and a beverage. $8 for adults, $5 for kids 6 to 12, kids under 6 eat free.

First Baptist Church Missions Conference, 853 31st Ave., Monroe.. Pete Ovgartel to Mali: 9:30 a.m. slide presentation, 10:30 a.m. preaching. Matt Guzman to Kenya, Africa: 6 p.m. evening service. Free transportation. Info: (608) 325-2250.

Green County Special Olympics breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, Moose Lodge, 639 3rd Ave., Monroe. All proceeds to go to local athletes.

Monday, September 19

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., call (608) 325-2696, (608) 325-2540 or (608) 328-4494 for meeting location (Big Book and discussion).

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., St. John's Church, 1724 14th St., Monroe.

Baby storytime, 9 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe.

Toddler storytime, 10 a.m., Monroe Public Library, 925 16th Ave., Monroe. "Bread and Jam."

FoodShare (Food Stamps) screening and application assistance, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monroe Public Library, 926 16th St., Monroe. Also available 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Green County Food Pantry, 1015 15th Ave., Monroe.

Monroe Community Blood Drive, 11:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St., Monroe.

Tuesday, September 20

Al-Anon Support Group, 7:30 p.m., Monroe Clinic hospital building, third floor, Monticello Room.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Church, 506 12th Ave., Fellowship Hall, New Glarus.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Congregational United Church of Christ, 201 E. 23rd St., Brodhead.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Peace Church, Browntown.