SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12
• Boy Scouts of America Troop 180, chili supper, 4 to 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St., Monroe.
• Dance Wisconsin, performance of Nutcracker Fantasy, 7:30 p.m., Wisconsin Union Theater.
• Heck's Frozen Meals and CONTACT's Curbside Coffee, story time with Mrs. Clause, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., at Heck's Frozen Meals, 1100 W. Galena Ave., Freeport. Information: (815) 232-9400.
• Madison Area Concert Handbells, performance 7:30 p.m., Asbury United Methodist Church, 6101 University Ave., Madison. www.madisonhandbells.org or tickets at door.
• McConnell Area Historical Society, Christmas cookie walk and holiday open house, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the museum, 9500 N. Hulbert Rd., McConnell.
• Monroe Arts Center and Monroe Theatre Guild, performance of "A Christmas Carol," 7:30 p.m., Monroe High School Performing Arts Center. Information: (608) 325-5700.
• Monroe Bible Church, outdoor live nativity from 6 to 7:30 p.m., followed by "Songs of the Season" at 7:30 p.m., 2613 8th Ave., Monroe.
• Monroe Public Library, workshop on Learning to Use E-Bay for buying and selling, 2 to 3 p.m., library second floor meeting room. Pre-register 328-7012.
• Monticello Middle School and High School, band concert, 11 a.m., new gym, Monticello.
• Orangeville Christmas Carol Sing-a-long, 6 p.m., in front of Central House, 210 W. High St., Orangeville, followed by indoor concert at Masonic Lodge.
• St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Christmas cookie sale, 8 a.m. to noon, St. Mary's Church hall, 221 Frederick St., Belleville.
• Union Presbyterian Church, Music of the Season musical program of Advent and Christmas music with piano, organ and handchimes, 2 p.m., 2707 5th St., Monroe.
• Winslow Historical Museum, Christmas open house and bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 606 Bridge St., Winslow.
• Winneshiek Players, "It's a Wonderful Life" live radio play, 7:30 p.m., at Winneshiek Playhouse, Freeport. Information and tickets, (815) 232-7023 or e-mail: tickets@wplay.org
• Wiota Fire Department, visit with Santa, noon, Wiota Fire Department.
• Zwingli United Church of Christ's
• Women's Guild, pre-Christmas bake sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Zwingli Church's north room, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13
• Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Monroe Room, Monroe Clinic, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe.
• Dance Wisconsin, performance of Nutcracker Fantasy, 2 p.m., Wisconsin Union Theater.
• First Presbyterian Church of Apple River, Christmas food drive and Christmas carols, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the church. Information: (563) 556-2204.
• Juda Recreation District, Trans-Siberian Orchestra trip to Bradley Center, Milwaukee. Bus leaves Juda school at 9 a.m., returns 8 p.m. Information: 934-5251.
• Madison Area Concert Handbells, performance 3 p.m., First Congregational UCC, 1609 University Ave., Madison. www.madisonhandbells.org or tickets at door.
• Monroe Arts Center and Monroe Theatre Guild, performance of "A Christmas Carol," 2 p.m., Monroe High School Performing Arts Center. Information: (608) 325-5700.
• Monroe Bible Church, outdoor live nativity from 12:30 to 2 p.m., followed by "Songs of the Season" at 2 p.m., 2613 8th Ave., Monroe.
• Monroe High School, 32nd annual madrigal dinner and music, noon and 6 p.m., Heritage House Hall, W5836 Old Argyle Road, Monroe. Tickets: 328-7325.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14
• Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Faith Baptist Church, 2003 10th St., Monroe.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., St. John's Church, 1724 14th St., Monroe.
• Black Hawk Middle School Music Department, Christmas concert, 7:30 p.m., Gratiot gym. Black Hawk Parents Club cookies sale before and after the concert.
• Monroe Public Library, Toddler Time for ages 18 months to 3 years, 10 a.m., 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
• Monticello Middle School and High School, choral concert, 7 p.m., Rehmstedt gym, Monticello.
• Young Americans 4-H Club, meeting, 6:30 p.m., St. John's Church. Bring a $5 gift card for a bingo prize.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15
• 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, E 201 23rd St., Brodhead.
• Lafayette County Health Department, free lead screening clinic for all children one and two years of age, 9 to 11 a.m., Lafayette Co. Health Dept., Darlington. Information: (608) 776-4895.
• Landmark Services Cooperative, calf and heifer academy for local dairy producers, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ludlow Mansion. RSVP: (800) 305-9676.
• Take Off Pounds Sensibly, weigh-in 11 to 11:15 a.m., meeting 11:15 a.m. to noon, St. Clare Friedensheim Assisted Living Center, 2003 4th St., Monroe. Information: 325-9223.
• The Route 20 Chess Club, meets 6:30 to 8 p.m., room H208, Student/Conference Center (Building H), Highland Community College, Freeport.
• Boy Scouts of America Troop 180, chili supper, 4 to 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St., Monroe.
• Dance Wisconsin, performance of Nutcracker Fantasy, 7:30 p.m., Wisconsin Union Theater.
• Heck's Frozen Meals and CONTACT's Curbside Coffee, story time with Mrs. Clause, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., at Heck's Frozen Meals, 1100 W. Galena Ave., Freeport. Information: (815) 232-9400.
• Madison Area Concert Handbells, performance 7:30 p.m., Asbury United Methodist Church, 6101 University Ave., Madison. www.madisonhandbells.org or tickets at door.
• McConnell Area Historical Society, Christmas cookie walk and holiday open house, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the museum, 9500 N. Hulbert Rd., McConnell.
• Monroe Arts Center and Monroe Theatre Guild, performance of "A Christmas Carol," 7:30 p.m., Monroe High School Performing Arts Center. Information: (608) 325-5700.
• Monroe Bible Church, outdoor live nativity from 6 to 7:30 p.m., followed by "Songs of the Season" at 7:30 p.m., 2613 8th Ave., Monroe.
• Monroe Public Library, workshop on Learning to Use E-Bay for buying and selling, 2 to 3 p.m., library second floor meeting room. Pre-register 328-7012.
• Monticello Middle School and High School, band concert, 11 a.m., new gym, Monticello.
• Orangeville Christmas Carol Sing-a-long, 6 p.m., in front of Central House, 210 W. High St., Orangeville, followed by indoor concert at Masonic Lodge.
• St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Christmas cookie sale, 8 a.m. to noon, St. Mary's Church hall, 221 Frederick St., Belleville.
• Union Presbyterian Church, Music of the Season musical program of Advent and Christmas music with piano, organ and handchimes, 2 p.m., 2707 5th St., Monroe.
• Winslow Historical Museum, Christmas open house and bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 606 Bridge St., Winslow.
• Winneshiek Players, "It's a Wonderful Life" live radio play, 7:30 p.m., at Winneshiek Playhouse, Freeport. Information and tickets, (815) 232-7023 or e-mail: tickets@wplay.org
• Wiota Fire Department, visit with Santa, noon, Wiota Fire Department.
• Zwingli United Church of Christ's
• Women's Guild, pre-Christmas bake sale, 9 a.m. to noon, Zwingli Church's north room, 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13
• Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Monroe Room, Monroe Clinic, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe.
• Dance Wisconsin, performance of Nutcracker Fantasy, 2 p.m., Wisconsin Union Theater.
• First Presbyterian Church of Apple River, Christmas food drive and Christmas carols, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the church. Information: (563) 556-2204.
• Juda Recreation District, Trans-Siberian Orchestra trip to Bradley Center, Milwaukee. Bus leaves Juda school at 9 a.m., returns 8 p.m. Information: 934-5251.
• Madison Area Concert Handbells, performance 3 p.m., First Congregational UCC, 1609 University Ave., Madison. www.madisonhandbells.org or tickets at door.
• Monroe Arts Center and Monroe Theatre Guild, performance of "A Christmas Carol," 2 p.m., Monroe High School Performing Arts Center. Information: (608) 325-5700.
• Monroe Bible Church, outdoor live nativity from 12:30 to 2 p.m., followed by "Songs of the Season" at 2 p.m., 2613 8th Ave., Monroe.
• Monroe High School, 32nd annual madrigal dinner and music, noon and 6 p.m., Heritage House Hall, W5836 Old Argyle Road, Monroe. Tickets: 328-7325.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14
• Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Faith Baptist Church, 2003 10th St., Monroe.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., St. John's Church, 1724 14th St., Monroe.
• Black Hawk Middle School Music Department, Christmas concert, 7:30 p.m., Gratiot gym. Black Hawk Parents Club cookies sale before and after the concert.
• Monroe Public Library, Toddler Time for ages 18 months to 3 years, 10 a.m., 925 16th Ave., Monroe.
• Monticello Middle School and High School, choral concert, 7 p.m., Rehmstedt gym, Monticello.
• Young Americans 4-H Club, meeting, 6:30 p.m., St. John's Church. Bring a $5 gift card for a bingo prize.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15
• 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, E 201 23rd St., Brodhead.
• Lafayette County Health Department, free lead screening clinic for all children one and two years of age, 9 to 11 a.m., Lafayette Co. Health Dept., Darlington. Information: (608) 776-4895.
• Landmark Services Cooperative, calf and heifer academy for local dairy producers, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ludlow Mansion. RSVP: (800) 305-9676.
• Take Off Pounds Sensibly, weigh-in 11 to 11:15 a.m., meeting 11:15 a.m. to noon, St. Clare Friedensheim Assisted Living Center, 2003 4th St., Monroe. Information: 325-9223.
• The Route 20 Chess Club, meets 6:30 to 8 p.m., room H208, Student/Conference Center (Building H), Highland Community College, Freeport.
