Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Good morning, Janesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In Janesville, the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin is using a $2,000 community grant from The Janesville Noon Rotary Club to support its Positive Learning Activities for Youth project. GazetteXtra
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Erin Merryn, a survivor of abuse, urged Wisconsin lawmakers on Wednesday to pass Erin's Law— a bill that would require public schools from 4K to 12 to hold annual child sexual abuse training sessions funded by the Erin’s Law Foundation. Supporters say the new measure would expand the current mandate, which stops at 5th grade, to help more students learn to report abuse. WKOW
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Spring Wine Walk
1-5 p.m. — Downtown Janesville, Inc. — Ticketed event — Sip and shop through local wine stops and enjoy snacks from downtown restaurants.
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2025 WPP Spring Golf Outing
1-7 p.m. — Glen Erin Golf Club — Foursome or individual registration — Tee up, connect, and compete in a fun 9-hole scramble and enjoy networking over appetizers and refreshments.
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Janesville and Beloit Coffee Hour
8-9 a.m. — Bessie's Diner — Free entry — Connect with local Rising Professionals in a networking coffee hour to expand your professional relationships.
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Rock County Spring Splash Fundraiser
5-7:30 p.m. — The Barn On Prairie — Proceeds matched up to $50,000 — Enjoy a fun community gathering with food, a dunk tank, and live auction items.
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Bill Squire Stand-Up Comedy Show
8 PM - 2 AM — Comedy Cabin — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Bill Squire in a cozy cabin setting.
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Music at the Marv: The BriTins
6:30-8 p.m. — Marvin Roth Community Pavilion — Free entry — Experience the magic of The BriTins as they relive the sounds of the Beatles in authentic style.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.
~ Edgar Degas
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