Community Events
This calendar displays Green County community event information for the rest of this month plus the following two months.
Monroe Public Library Children and Youth Services
Event Dates:
2/6/2012 through 4/30/2012
February 1 - “May there always be Sunshine”
Monday February 8 - Time for Puppies
Monday February 15 - Time for the Kittens
Monday February 22 - Time for Fish
A learning to listen program filled with stories, rhymes and activities for tots 18 months to 3 years held on the 1st through 4th Mondays of each month at 10am. Parents and child learn shills and do crafts together, siblings are always welcome.
Monroe Arts Center - Elsie Berget, Barb Rothwell, Terri Schmit, and Jeanne Stietz
Event Dates:
2/7/2012 through 2/17/2012
Friday, January 6, 2012 through Friday, February 17, 2012 at the Frehner Gallery
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Monroe Arts Center
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Frehner Gallery |
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1315 11th Street Monroe, WI 53566 |
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(608) 325-5700 |
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Monroe Arts Center
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Richard Daniels |
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(608) 325-5700 |
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1315 11th Street P.O. Box 472 Monroe, WI 53566 |
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Turner Hall's New World Swiss Club
Event Dates:
2/7/2012 through 4/3/2012
Monthly social evening and Dutch-treat dinner of Turner Hall's New World Swiss Club. All welcome. 6pm
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Turner Hall
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1217 17th Avenue Monroe, WI 53566 |
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(608) 325-3461 |
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Turner Hall
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Deborah Krauss Smith |
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(608) 325-3461 |
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1217 17th Avenue Monroe, WI 53566 |
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Green County Genealogical Society Resource Center Open to the Public
Event Dates:
2/7/2012 through 4/3/2012
Green County Genealogical Society Resource Center is Open to the Public on Tuesday's and on the 1st and 3rd Saturday each month. Come check out your families Green County history. Find cemeteries, history, surnames, look-ups, and other related information at Green County's New Genealogical Resource Center.
Monroe Public Library Children and Youth Services
Event Dates:
2/9/2012 through 4/26/2012
Picture Book Story time is held each Thursday at 10am upstairs in the Monroe Public Library. Stories, songs, poems and puppets for ages 3 to 6 years. Join the fun each Thursday at 10am.
Bring the kids and have some good learning fun at the Monroe Public Library!
Lunch and Fashion Show at Turner Hall
Event Dates:
2/9/2012 through 4/12/2012
Free noon-hour style shows every 2nd and 3rd Thursday of the month in the Ratskeller Restaurant, featuring fashions from various area businesses. See all the latest fashions and have a great lunch at the Rathskeller Restaurant.
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Turner Hall
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The Ratskeller Restaurant |
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1217 17th Avenue Monroe, WI 53566 |
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(608) 325-3461 |
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Turner Hall
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Deborah Krauss Smith |
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(608) 325-3461 |
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1217 17th Avenue Monroe, WI 53566 |
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Weekly B & M Hay Auction in Monticello Wisconsin
Event Dates:
2/10/2012 through 4/27/2012
Need Hay? Stop in at Citgo on Hwy 69 any Friday for the Monticello Hay Sale
Check out the Friday Hay Sale at Francois Oil Back Lot, on Hwy. 69 in Monticello, WI Held Every Friday at Noon.
For more details call Jim at 608-293-9999
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Francois Oli - Citgo Station
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101 Highway 69 Monticello, WI 53570 |
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(608) 938-2020 |
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Democratic Party of Green County Monthly Meeting
Event Dates:
2/12/2012 through 4/8/2012
Monthly meetings are held the second Sunday of each month and are open to Democratic Party members and supporters. Join us to learn about local issues and to work with others to make a positive difference in our communities and our state.
The "Green County Democrats Care" program has been initiated because so many people are struggling during these difficult economic times and in need of a helping hand. Non-perishable food items will be collected and given to food pantries in Green County. Donations of food and household products will be accepted any time at the office at 1516 11th Street, Monroe, and at our monthly meetings, so please bring in an item as you are able.
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Swiss Alps Restaurant
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804 4th Ave West Monroe, WI 53566 |
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(608) 325-5900 |
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Green County Democratic Party
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Carol Mixdorf |
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Turner Hall in Monroe
Event Dates:
2/12/2012 through 4/29/2012
Preserved from a bygone era, the spacious hard maple dance floor in Turner Hall's Grand Hall is a dancer's dream! Whether you enjoy an Old World polka or Scottish, ballroom dancing or rock'n'roll, this is one of the finest and largest dance floors in the area.
Every Sunday afternoon from 2 - 6 p.m., enjoy dancing with live music performed by some of the most popular old-time, big band and oldies bands in southern Wisconsin. Enjoy a light meal in our authentic Old World Ratskeller Restaurant before the dance from 9 am - 2 pm, or afterward from 5 - 8 pm.
Admission to the Sunday afternoon dances is $8 per person. Sundays, 2 - 6 pm, unless noted otherwise. Check the Turner Hall website for this weeks entertainment.
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Turner Hall
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1217 17th Avenue Monroe, WI 53566 |
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(608) 325-3461 |
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Turner Hall
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Deborah Krauss Smith |
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(608) 325-3461 |
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1217 17th Avenue Monroe, WI 53566 |
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Brunch at Zwingli UCC
Zwingli United Church of Christ – Monticello
Event Dates:
2/12/2012
Zwingli United Church of Christ – Monticello
Second Sunday each February 10:30-Noon - Brunch at Church Enjoy an assortment of main dishes will be served with
beverages of juice, coffee and milk. A minimum donation of $3.00 or a
free will offering will be accepted. Proceeds will go to "Faith in Our
Future" campaign.
Bring you friends, your family or your neighbors and enjoy a great Sunday morning breakfast!
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Zwingli United Church of Christ
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Fellowship Hall |
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416 East Lake Avenue Monticello, WI 53570 |
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(608) 938-4369 |
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Zwingli UCC - Monticello
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Cyndi Foley Publicity Committee |
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Friends of Cadiz Spring Monthly Meeting
Friends of Browntown Cadiz Spring State Recreation Area
Event Dates:
2/13/2012 through 4/9/2012
Friends of Browntown Cadiz Spring State Recreation Area Monthly meetings are held on the second Monday each month at the Trailside Inn in Browntown, WI at 6:30pm.
The Friends group was created to support, improve, and promote the entire recreational area. In addition to organizing fundraisers for park improvements.
We are always looking for new members to join. For more information, contact Lucy or just come to a meeting. Everyone is welcome!
During the summer months we meet at the South Shelter House at the Cadiz Spring State Park, Browntown, WI. Hope to see you there!
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Trailside Inn
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101 E. Old Hwy Road Browntown, WI 53522 |
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(608) 439-5982 |
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The Friends of Browntown Cadiz Spring State Recreation Area
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Lucy Roper |
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(608) 439-5982 |
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Monthly Meeting for Exeter Park
Event Dates:
2/14/2012 through 4/10/2012
Park Committee Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm at the
Exeter Town Hall. If you would like more information, please contact Deb Broge, Park Committee Chair at 608-938-4170 or contact the Town Hall at 424-1697
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Exeter Town Park
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Deb Broge - Park Committee Chair |
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(608) 938-4170 |
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Lunch and Fashion Show at Turner Hall
Event Dates:
2/16/2012 through 4/19/2012
Free noon-hour style shows every 2nd and 3rd Thursday of the month in the Ratskeller Restaurant, featuring fashions from various area businesses. See all the latest fashions and have a great lunch at the Rathskeller Restaurant.
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Turner Hall
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The Ratskeller Restaurant |
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1217 17th Avenue Monroe, WI 53566 |
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(608) 325-3461 |
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Turner Hall
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Deborah Krauss Smith |
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(608) 325-3461 |
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1217 17th Avenue Monroe, WI 53566 |
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B&M Hay Auctions in Orangeville, IL
Event Dates:
2/18/2012 through 4/28/2012
Need Hay? Check out the Hay Auction at the Bo-Co Mini-Mart at Hwy. 26 in Orangeville, IL.
Auction held on the 2nd & 4th Saturday each month at 11:00 am
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Orangeville BOCO
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456 W High Street Orangeville, IL 61060 |
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(815) 789-4524 |
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Albany American Legion Breakfast
Albany's American Legion Breakfast
Event Dates:
2/19/2012 through 4/15/2012
Albany American Legion Post 144 Monthly Breakfast Buffet. Everyone is welcome to stop in for a great breakfast buffet. Held the third Sunday each month in Albany, WI
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Albany American Legion
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300 North Water Street Albany, WI 53502 |
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(608) 862-3934 |
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Turner Hall - Rathskeller
Event Dates:
2/21/2012 through 4/17/2012
Join in on the family fun at Turner Hall's Squeezebox Night!
Dust off that old accordion or button box that's been sitting in the attic for years and bring it to the Turner Hall's Ratskeller every third Tuesday evening of the month!
Squeeze Box Night, an informal monthly jam session, was introduced in May 2007 by Turner Hall's Swiss Heritage Series as part of an on-going schedule of programs and events that feature Swiss traditions and folk culture. Intended for all ability levels and all types of accordion-like instruments, local accordionist Del Heins is on hand to lead the playing and even offer helpful tips and advice for those who perhaps haven't touched an instrument in years.
Turner Hall of Monroe felt the time was right to offer people a chance to re-acquaint themselves with the instrument in a fun and non-threatening way, as well as offering veteran players a chance to come together and play. The Ratskeller Restaurant's menu offers a wide variety of fare for those enjoying a great family fun evening out! Join us for Squeezebox Night Tonight!
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Turner Hall
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The Ratskeller Restaurant |
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1217 17th Avenue Monroe, WI 53566 |
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(608) 325-3461 |
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Turner Hall
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Deborah Krauss Smith |
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(608) 325-3461 |
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1217 17th Avenue Monroe, WI 53566 |
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Monthly Meeting of the Albany Wisconsin Historical Society
Event Dates:
2/21/2012 through 4/17/2012
Monthly meeting and program for the Albany Historical Society are held on the third Tuesday each month. Everyone is welcome and new membership's are available for only $5 for an Individual or $8 for a family membership, or $50 for a lifetime membership.
For more information on joining the Albany Historical Society contact Ruth Beckman or come visit us at the museum on Saturday's, 9am - noon. We hope you can attend.
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Albany Historical Society Museum
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117-119 North Water Street Albany, WI 53502 |
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(608) 862-3423 |
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Albany Historical Society
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Ruth Beckman - President |
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(608) 862-3240 |
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117-119 North Water Street Albany, WI 53502 |
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Monroe Art Center - by Eileen Daniels, Ross Daniels, and Joyce Diveley
Event Dates:
2/24/2012 through 3/23/2012
Friday, February 24, 2012 through Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Frehner Gallery
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Monroe Arts Center
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Frehner Gallery |
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1315 11th Street Monroe, WI 53566 |
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(608) 325-5700 |
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Monroe Arts Center
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Richard Daniels |
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(608) 325-5700 |
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1315 11th Street P.O. Box 472 Monroe, WI 53566 |
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Monroe Art Center - by Eileen Daniels, Ross Daniels, and Joyce Diveley
Event Dates:
2/24/2012 through 3/23/2012
Friday, February 24, 2012 through Friday, March 23, 2012
Wesley Hall
Artwork by
students from ten area high schools located in the Wisconsin Badger
Conference region is the highlight of this exhibit. Participating high
schools in the 2012 exhibit are Baraboo, Monroe, Mount Horeb, Oregon,
Portage, Reedsburg, Sauk Prairie, Stoughton, Verona, and Waunakee. Both
two and three-dimensional pieces have been created in media such as
watercolor, tempera, oil, acrylic, graphite, colored pencil, charcoal,
ceramic. wood, photography, jewelry, metal fabrication, and
computer-generated art. Monroe High School art instructor Kathy King
comments, "This is an opportunity for all Badger Conference schools
to gather together to showcase their best artwork and compete within the
conference region."
OPENING RECEPTION:
Friday, February 24, 2012
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(Wesley Hall gallery opening receptions are free and open to the public)
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Monroe Arts Center
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Richard Daniels |
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(608) 325-5700 |
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1315 11th Street P.O. Box 472 Monroe, WI 53566 |
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Swiss Mardi Gras at Turner Hall
Event Dates:
2/26/2012
A long-time tradition in Switzerland, Fasnacht is the Swiss version of Mardi Gras. Fun for the whole family, Turner Hall's Fasnacht will feature a masquerade dance, and foods associated with Fasnacht. Dance.
Costumes and masks are certainly encouraged, but not required! Buy a Fasnacht button for $7 before the day of the event at Turner Hall and get in FREE or buy at-the-door, $8 Adults; $2 Grades 5 and under.
This event is part of Turner Hall's on-going
Swiss Heritage Series come explore and celebrate the Swiss traditions, culture and heritage in Monroe Wisconsin!
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Turner Hall
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Grand Hall |
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1217 17th Avenue Monroe, WI 53566 |
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(608) 325-3461 |
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Turner Hall
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Deborah Krauss Smith |
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(608) 325-3461 |
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1217 17th Avenue Monroe, WI 53566 |
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Event Dates:
2/26/2012
Gift of Community Dinner
Saturday, February 26, 2012 – 5:00 pm – Flannery’s Wilhelm Tell Club
Silent Auction
You’ll want to arrive at Flannery’s early
and admire items and services you can’t get anywhere else! Purchases
will be announced at the conclusion of the evening’s festivities.
Proceeds benefit the New Glarus Community Foundation. If you have an
item or service you would like to donate, contact Kaye Gmur at
287-4700.
Community Asset Awards
Dubbed the “Swiss Oscars” years
ago, the Community Asset Awards have become a symbol of the New Glarus
volunteer spirit. Nominate the individual, group, business or family
that you feel deserves an award. Nomination forms are found at The Bank
of New Glarus, Sugar River Bank and New Glarus High School or on this
web site here.
Local Celebrity Roast, New Glarus Resident, Matt Streiff
Please join the community as we celebrate
the Gift of Community. The event will be held on Saturday, February 25,
2012 at Flannery’s Wilhelm Tell Restaurant. The event begins at 5:00
pm for socializing and the Silent Auction. Dinner is served at 6:30 pm
followed by the presentation of the Community Asset Awards. The Roast
of Matt Streiff, Volunteer of the Year, will begin at 7:45 pm.
Brodhead Historical Society Monthly Meeting
Event Dates:
2/27/2012 through 4/30/2012
Brodhead Historical Society monthly meeting is held at the Bank of Brodhead - Community Room in
Brodhead WI at 7:30pm on the fourth Monday each month. Join us at our monthly meeting and start making Brodhead History today! New Members are always welcome to attend.
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Bank of Brodhead - Community Room
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806 East Exchange Street Brodhead, WI 53520 |
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(608) 897-2121 |
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Development of a Conditional Use Zoning Ordinance for the Township of Monroe
Event Dates:
3/1/2012
Monroe Township Residents To be held Thursday, March 1st at 6:00 PM at the Monroe Town Hall 3302 Monroe Road. The Monroe Township Planning Commission invites residents of Monroe Township to attend this meeting and give their input on the development of a Conditional Use Zoning Ordinance for the township. RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. PLEASE PLAN ON ATTENDING!!
Visit our website for more inforantion.
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Monroe Town Hall
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N3302 Monroe Road Monroe, WI 53566 |
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Township of Monroe
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Tony Wels |
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(608) 558-4758 |
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Monthly Meeting
Event Dates:
3/1/2012 through 4/5/2012
Join in the Green County Garden Club monthly meeting. Meetings are held on the first Thursday each month. Group meets March - December.
Dues are only $10 annually.
Schedule for the year:
FEBRUARY - (Reminder that the Garden Expo is February 10-12. If you want to get in free, contact
Tammy Zielinski) (Also The Orchid Show is always the first weekend in February., great classes and beautiful plants for sale. Held at the1919 Alliant Energy Center Way in Madison)
MARCH 1 - Mike Davis will lead a program on sharpening tool and sharing our favorite tool(s).
Bring a file and whetstone (if you have them) and your favorite tool.
The Master Gardeners conference is March 10th.
APRIL 12 - A walk through Abram’s Woods. Mike will arrange this. We could also help them
pull garlic mustard. If the weather is uncooperative we will have a program on
attracting birds led by Tammy or Matt Zielinski.
MAY 3 - Plant exchange at Rita Mahoney’s.
JUNE 7 - A walk through Karen Talarczyk’s garden/woods or an Ice Age Trail hike.
JULY 12 – (Note the change of date because of July 4th weekend celebrations) - Making Natural Garden Items – Rita will research a presenter.
AUGUST 2 - Herb infusions – vinegars and oils. Judy Murken will find a presenter.
SEPTEMBER 6 - Plant Exchange and Potluck. Note the September rather than October date.
OCTOBER 4th - Program on attracting birds (if not done in April) or miniature gardens by Tammy or
Matt Zielinski.
NOVEMBER 1 – Mozaic tiles (Mike will ask Sarah Aslakson to present).
DECEMBER 6 – Christmas party.
Not a monthly meeting: Rita Mahoney will try to organize a trip to the Domes in
Milwaukee.
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Zwingli United Church of Christ
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416 East Lake Avenue Monticello, WI 53570 |
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(608) 938-4369 |
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Green County Garden Club
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Jean Adler |
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(608) 938-4144 |
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N 6135 Church Road Monticello, WI 53570 |
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Monroe Public Library Children and Youth Services
Event Dates:
3/1/2012 through 4/5/2012
Monthly Teen Advisory Board meets on the first Thursday each month. Members are encouraged to wear their TAB Shirts to the meetings. Come explore the possibilities at the Monroe Public Library!
Juda Booster Club Monthly Meeting
Event Dates:
3/7/2012 through 4/4/2012
The Juda Booster Club Monthly Meeting held at the Juda Schools on the 1st Wednesday each month at 6:30pm. The Juda Booster Club exists to assist in the development of a strong school spirit throughout the vicinity, and to provide financial support to the extracurricular activities at Juda School.
Membership in the Booster Club is open to all families having one or more children registered and attending Juda.
Membership is also open to those relatives of enrolled students, to alumni of Juda, and to those individuals or families interested in Juda athletic programs and extracurricular activities.
We are thankful that Juda School is so committed to its athletic programs. The school recognizes the importance of athletics and extracurricular activities in building up our students and teaching them valuable life lessons that can be learned by participation in one of our many competitive sports programs and extracurricular activities.
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Juda Schools
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N2385 Spring Street Juda, WI 53550 |
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(608) 934-5251 |
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Monticello Business and Professional Association Monthly Meeting
Event Dates:
3/7/2012 through 4/4/2012
MBPA monthly meeting is held on the first Wednesday of each month at noon til 1 pm. Our February meeting will be held at the
Bank of Monticello: Motor Bank. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you have a business in the Monticello community, we invite you to come and see how the MBPA can help grow your business. Through networking, advertising, making business connections, and by becoming involved with your business community. Monticello Business and Professional Association has been improving business in Monticello Wisconsin for over 20 year's come see how.
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MBPA
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Greg Smyth, President |
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(608) 938-2322 |
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400 W. Coates Ave Monticello, WI 53545 |
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Cheesemaking Center -- Monthly Meeting
Monthly Meeting of the National Historic Cheesemaking Center
Event Dates:
3/7/2012 through 4/4/2012
Meeting is at 4 p.m. at Turner Hall in Monroe Wisconsin.
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Turner Hall
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1217 17th Avenue Monroe, WI 53566 |
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(608) 325-3461 |
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Monroe/Freeport Regional Bridal Show
Event Dates:
3/11/2012
Time again for the Annual Monroe/Freeport Regional Bridal Show. Join us on March 14, 2010 at Peppercorn Banquets in Monroe to check out all the latest trends, styles and so much more.
Advanced Registration: $4 - Register at the Door: $6. To register in advance, call the Monroe Chamber at (608) 325-7648 or
e-mail Pam.
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Ludlow Mansion
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1417 Mansion Drive Monroe, WI 53566 |
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(608) 325-1200 |
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Monroe Arts CenterArts Program Competition and Exhibit
Event Dates:
3/30/2012 through 4/28/2012
For
the 25th consecutive year, the Monroe Arts Center will sponsor the
Wisconsin Regional Arts Program (WRAP) Competition and Exhibit from
March 30 through May 11, 2012. A demonstration/lecture, judging and
critique by professional artist Carol Dolan will be the focus of the
artist workshop day, scheduled on Saturday, May 12 from 9:30 AM to 12:00
PM. This event is co-sponsored by the Monroe Arts Center and the
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Liberal Studies and the
Arts.
Artists
are invited to participate in the WRAP competitions and workshops held
in various regions of Wisconsin throughout the year. This competition is
open to all area non-professional artists over the age of 18. Work must
be original; no molds or patterns from another artist may be used. Up to two entries per artist are allowed and
all media are accepted such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, photography,
sculpture, fiber, metal, glass, wood, prints, pastel, digital, etc.
State
Award Winners selected from all 2012 WRAP competitions held throughout
the state of Wisconsin will be on display at the University of Wisconsin
Madison in September 2012, at which time additional awards and prizes
will be given.
Click here for the WRAP Entry Form and contest details, or contact the Monroe Arts Center office at 608-325-5700 or toll free at 888-596-1249.
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, March 30, 2012 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
ARTIST WORKSHOP DAY: Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
(Frehner Gallery opening receptions are free and open to the public)
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Monroe Arts Center
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Frehner Gallery |
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1315 11th Street Monroe, WI 53566 |
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(608) 325-5700 |
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Monroe Art Center
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(608) 325-5700 |
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P.O. Box #472 Monroe, WI 53566 |
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Albany Luthern Church Annual Dinner
Event Dates:
4/29/2012
Join us on Sunday April 26 11am to 2 pm for our annual dinner. We'll be serving up Chicken, Meatballs, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, rolls, desserts and a beverage for only $9 - Adults & $4.50 for children 5-12.
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Albany Lions Club
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402 Cincinnati Street Albany, WI 53520 |
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(608) 862-2211 |
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Community event information maintainted in collaboration with the
Green County Events project.