Friday, September 5th, 2025
Good morning, Janesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ YWCA Rock County and Janesville Farmer’s Market will hold the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event on Saturday, Sept. 13 to help raise awareness about domestic violence — organizers want to support survivors. GazetteXtra
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Union members rallied outside the State Capitol Thursday chanting for changes at Mercyhealth—standing in solidarity with Mercyhealth East Clinic workers in Janesville who have been on strike since July 2. Elected officials and labor leaders joined the protest to demand fair pay, better working conditions, and improved safety for workers and patients. WKOW
- ➤ Motorists will face construction at the 5 Points intersection near downtown Janesville until at least Thanksgiving—delays stem from a permit issue. GazetteXtra
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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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Technology Help Office Hours
10:00 – 10:45 AM — Hedberg Public Library — Registration required — Get assistance with your tech problems or learn something new in a focused session.
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Pauley at Best of Janesville Vintage Mall
10 AM – 4 PM — Best of Janesville Vintage Mall — Free entry — Enjoy vintage shopping and live acoustic hits from the 50’s by an award-winning artist.
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House of Mercy Charity Ball
5-11 p.m. — Glen Erin Golf Club — Ticketed event — An elegant evening of dining, dancing, and heartfelt stories supporting local families in need.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.
~ Ryan Holiday
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