Good morning, Janesville.

Parker Arts Academy broke a four-year pre-sale record as local theater fans bought tickets for the upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz, which premieres Friday—boosting excitement in Janesville.

A sign (honoring longtime county board member J.

Russ Podzilni) will be unveiled today at Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds to officially rename the curling club building.

Bazinga Meat Raffle

11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. — Bazinga Classic Pub & Grill — Tickets sold each round — Enjoy a meat raffle benefitting Project 16:49 with bacon every round.

Memory Cafe: Thanksgiving Celebration

10:30 a.m. — Hedberg Public Library — Registration required — Celebrate Thanksgiving with gratitude at a welcoming Memory Café for individuals with early-stage memory loss.

Chefs Cookin’ for a Cause

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Janesville Country Club — Tickets required — Experience a night of gourmet tastings, signature cocktails, and exciting auctions for a great cause.

Pink Friday: The Official Kickoff to Shop the Rock Weekend

10 AM – 4 PM — Downtown Janesville, Inc. — Free to attend — Kick off holiday shopping by supporting local businesses with in-store specials and festive activities.

Bad Momz of Comedy at Comedy Cabin

7 PM – 1 AM — Comedy Cabin — $22 — Enjoy a night of laughter with influential mom comedians as seen on the Kelly Clarkson Show.

Janesville Jolly Jingle

All day — Downtown Janesville, Inc. — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday spirit with family activities, a tree lighting, shopping, dining, fireworks, and a festive parade.

Read-In With Mary the Comfort Dog

3:30-5:00 p.m. — Hedberg Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a cozy afternoon of silent reading or reading aloud with Mary the Comfort Dog.

Fairbanks Ice Dogs at Janesville Jets

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Janesville Ice Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement as the Fairbanks Ice Dogs face off against the Janesville Jets in an action-packed hockey match.

Janesville Jets vs. Fairbanks Ice Dogs

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Janesville Ice Arena — Ticket prices vary — Witness an exciting hockey clash between two thrilling teams.