Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
Good morning, Janesville.
🏘️ Community
Charlie Roesch, a child from Edgerton, will be featured in a Times Square video to represent the Down syndrome community.
He was chosen from over 2,600 entries and his photo will appear on the big screen Sept. 6 — the event will be livestreamed on the National Down Syndrome Society website.
🏥 Health
On Aug. 4, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services investigated measles exposures at a Roberts travel center and a Beloit Pilot Travel Center after an out-of-state traveler was linked to the cases.
Residents who visited the Beloit center between 11:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. are urged to check their MMR vaccination status—Rock County Public Health is providing guidance.
🎉 Janesville Events
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Janesville Kids Triathlon
10:30 PM — 2801 Rockport Rd, Janesville, WI — Registration required — Kids ages 7-12 swim, bike, and run in this annual triathlon.
Technology Help Session
10:00-10:45 a.m. — Hedberg Public Library — Free assistance — Get help with your personal device or troubleshoot tech issues in a supportive environment.
Wine and Swing Dance Social
6-9 p.m. — Fermenting Cellars Winery — $10 — Enjoy a glass of wine and swing dancing under the stars with beginner lessons available.
Honey Fingers Live Performance
3-9 p.m. — Barkley's Burgers Brews & Dawgs — Free entry — Enjoy live music on the patio while tasting delicious food and drinks.
Senior Speaker Series: Fall Prevention
9:30-11:15 a.m. — Rotary Botanical Gardens — Suggested $5 donation — Learn effective fall prevention strategies to maintain independence and safety for seniors.
Art in Bloom
12-5 p.m. — Janesville Woman's Club Association — Free entry — Experience local florists' interpretations of fine art in a unique afternoon setting.
Sounds of Summer: Live Outdoor Music
1-3 p.m. — Rotary Botanical Gardens — Free for members, general admission for non-members — Experience the harmony of classical and acoustic music in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Automation with Ansible Training
Mon, Sep 15 – Thu, Sep 18 — Blackhawk Technical College — $2735 — Enhance your skills in automating processes with Ansible for Linux systems administration.
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