October 2019

Wed
23
Oct

Haunticello 2019

Haunticello 2019 is coming to Monticello High School Friday, October 25! The Art Club is looking forward to bringing the annual fun and scares to children and adults of all ages. We will again have a costume contest with monetary prizes in four different age categories: 18+, 7-12th grade, K-6th grade, and 4K and under. There will be games with various prizes, a concession stand with walking tacos and treats available and a haunted tour around the school with lots of creepy monsters and beings. Admission is low - $3 for 4 and under, age 5 and up is $5.

Wed
23
Oct

Monticello Trick-or-Donate

Please help the FCCLA of Monticello collect non-perishable food items, household supplies or monetary donations ready for pick up by an FCCLA member on Thursday, October 31, 2019, from 3:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
If you are unable to be home and would like to donate, please leave in a bag outside door labeled FCCLA. We greatly appreciate your support! Happy Halloween!

Wed
23
Oct

Trunk-or-Treat

Church members and friends decorate trunks and truck beds. Costumed characters hand out treats and smiles. This year there will be games and prizes to share as well. Trunk-or-Treat is open during the trick or treat hours for Monticello, October 31st, 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Trunk-or-Treat is located in the parking lot of Zwingli United Church of Christ at 416 E. Lake Ave., Monticello. As with all Zwingli events, everyone is welcome and encouraged to come!

Wed
23
Oct

Volunteers Needed

Green Cares Food Pantry is in need of volunteers on Monday mornings to help unload the Second Harvest truck and stock the shelves. If you have the time to help make a difference in our community, please call Bob Voss at (608) 214-4748. Green Cares serves all of Green County and is located just west of Monticello.

Wed
23
Oct

Monticello Class of 1954 Reunion

Members of the Monticello High School Class of 1954 celebrated their 65th reunion on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at TnD’s Bar and Grill, Monticello. Attending were Robert Durtschi, Donna (Feldt) Durtschi, Robert Duerst, Jenny Elmer, Ilene (Taylor) Ramsey, Marian (Hefty) Ganther, Kay (Zimmerman) Krahenbuhl, Rosemary (Wittenwyler) Avery and four guests.

Wed
23
Oct

October Welcome Table

On Monday, October 28, 2019, at 5:30 p.m., there will be a very special community dinner sponsored by Zwingli United Church of Christ and community members. This dinner is offered free to everyone. The goal is for everyone to have an evening of interaction, to recreate the family table. If you would like to know more about this program or how you could help, please contact Lance Smith (608) 938-4369.

Wed
23
Oct

Attention UFO Day Road Rally Participants

Road Rally Fans, the time is almost here. I hope you have been gathering your people. We are taking you on a great trip. We have been seeing some beautiful fall colors, colorful goats, a Bald Eagle within our cars length and lots of each other. Good thing we like each other! You may also see some of these things if you solve the clues and find the final destination. Here is another clue, DO NOT wash your car the day of rally, you will want to wait. Pack the trunk and get ready for a fun fall cruise!
Date: November 2nd
Time: 8:00 a.m.

Wed
23
Oct

Haunted Trail in Belleville

On October 25th and October 26th, there will be a Haunted Trail in Belleville, with access to Oliver Trail from the entrance of the Belleville School District Office, 635 W. Church Street.
On Friday, October 25th, the trail will be open from 6:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. On Saturday, October 26th, the trail will be open from 5:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. If there are people still waiting in line, they will remain open later. A less scary, family friendly version is available until dark on both nights.

Wed
23
Oct

Bingo and Feather Party

Belleville American Legion Duppler-Smith Post #460 is hosting their annual Bingo and Feather Party on Saturday, November 9, 2019.
The doors open at 6:00 p.m., and Bingo will start around 7:00 p.m. All Bingo winners receive a turkey, plus an additional prize that has been donated by a local business. There will also be 50/50 raffles, food and refreshments.
All proceeds go to supporting our veterans and sponsorship of youth programs in our community.

Wed
23
Oct

Prevent Prescription Painkiller Abuse and Overdose

Do your part in preventing prescription painkiller abuse and drug overdose by participating in Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26, 2019, from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. The Belleville Police Department will have a drive-through set up at their new police station at 61 Frederick Street.

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