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Janesville
Friday, November 14th, 2025
Good morning, Janesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A sign displaying the new name, J. Russell Podzilni Building, was unveiled Thursday at the Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds curling club to honor former Rock County Board Chairp Russ Podzilni+ the change officially marks his tribute+ the building will continue to serve local curling groups. GazetteXtra
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Discover Wisconsin will feature Janesville in a new episode titled 'Fresh Faces, Bold Places'—the nation’s longest-running travel and tourism series shines a light on local landmarks and culture. GazetteXtra
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teen parents Dylan Statam and Jaionna Fowler, who learned they were expecting at 16, earned their diplomas with support from their charter school—crediting their son for giving them strength to graduate. GazetteXtra
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On November 13, a planning group presented two housing concepts to city officials and the Janesville Plan Commission at 2400 Beloit Ave.—The proposals were shown to guide future development plans in the area. GazetteXtra
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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