Saturday, May 24th, 2025
Good morning, Janesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Max Dodson, who served seven years at Caritas Community Resource Center, has been named the new executive director of GIFTS Men's Shelter in Janesville - he brings experience from Beloit to his new role. GazetteXtra
- ➤ Janesville pools, splash pads and Lions Beach will open for the summer season—local officials complete final safety checks and expect to announce detailed schedules soon. GazetteXtra
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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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Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training
Multiple time slots — Blackhawk Technical College — $2090 — Enhance your software development skills with expert-led UML training.
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7th Annual Fly-In or Drive-In Pancake Breakfast
7 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Bessie's Diner — $20 adults, $15 children — Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with an all-you-can-eat breakfast and family-friendly activities next to the runway.
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Tuesday Fun: Novel Motion Circus
2-3 p.m. — Hedberg Public Library — No registration required — Experience thrilling circus acts like juggling and slack line with possible audience participation.
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Art in the Garden: Artistic Experimentation
1-3 p.m. — Rotary Botanical Gardens — $35 for members; $40 for non-members — Explore creativity through drawing and painting in a beautiful garden setting.
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Virtual Tour at Oak Park Place
9 AM - 7 PM — Oak Park Place Janesville — Free entry — Discover the best in senior living with nutritious meals, friendly staff, and engaging activities.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Most people will choose unhappiness over uncertainty.
~ Tim Ferriss
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