Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Things to Do in Monroe, WI

So, what is happening in the Green County area in the upcoming days? Lots!

~ Go out to dinner and help the Albany Music Department raise money. Their annual Spaghetti Dinner happens on Thursday, February 19 from 4:30 pm until 7:30 pm in the school . Adults are $6, students and seniors are $5, and kids under 7 are $4. Students from the music department will be performing throughout the evening.

~ Turner Hall has their monthly Styles Ala Carte fashion show from noon until 1:30 pm on Thursday. The show is free, and fashions from area businesses are featured.

~ Also on Thursday from noon until 1:30 is the Revitalizing Wisconsin's Downtown Webinar series sponsored by UW Extension and Monroe Main Street. $12.50 includes lunch. Call Cara at 328-9441 to register.

~ Go Hog Wild with the Young Professionals of Green County! They are planning a trip to see the Rockford Ice Hogs on Friday, February 20. Meet in the Swiss Colony parking lot at 5 pm. Check their website for more information.

~ Monroe Theatre Guild has a members only concert event on Friday evening too. Little Big Band will be having a casual concert in an open rehearsal format. Not a member? Join! Membership is only $20 for a family for a year. Seating is limited, so contact MTG for reservations. $5 donation at the door.

~ On Saturday, come back to MTG's Stage Building for their Adult Improv Workshop. There is still time to register. Learn improv techniques under the guidance of Dave Bristow from 10 am until 2:30 pm (half hour lunch break). See MTG's website for a registration form and more information.

~ Rainbow Fleece Farm is running their Cabin Fever on the Farm open house again this weekend from 11 am until 3 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Come see newly born lambs, see the freshly shorn wool and check out their yarn and roving. Stop by W7181 Hustad Valley Rd. Call Patty at 608-527-5311 for more information or directions.

~ Are you ready for Mardi Gras? Area businesses are! Tofflers is having a party on Saturday evening with music by the Raindogs starting at 9 pm. Turner Hall has a Fasnacht masquerade dance on Sunday from 2 until 6 pm.

See you around town!

No comments: