Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Janesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Janesville School Board will recognize four elementary schools as Wisconsin Schools of Recognition on Tuesday—an honor that highlights their academic excellence. GazetteXtra
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Janesville City Council will decide at Monday night's meeting whether to form a Redevelopment Advisory Board—set to guide future uses of the 250-acre former GM/JATCO site. GazetteXtra
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Badgers women's hockey coach Mark Johnson (an eight-time NCAA champion) will be the featured speaker at Forward Janesville's annual dinner, where local residents will hear his insights on team leadership and success. GazetteXtra
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep.
~ Native American Proverb
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