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Hey Janesville, hope your week’s off to a good start!
In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Former GM site reboot, Make Music Day, and Lego Showcase + lots of fun things to do for free.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Janesville protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
Emerging plans and hurdles: City leaders and Forward Janesville discussed the former GM site’s future, a capped brownfield, exploring ideas like a data center and what cleanup steps would be needed before new development — see what’s being considered.
Community champions lift literacy: Last month, Janesville Jets players Mason Minsky and Wyatt Ezman read with second graders at Saint Paul’s Lutheran School, encouraging reading through Reading Club that rewards students for meeting goals — see how athletes encouraged reading.
Global solstice music festival: Beloit’s fourth annual, free Make Music Day will fill streets and parks on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Musicians and venues can register until May 29, with schedules available starting June 5 — find registration and schedule info.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Pasta night upgrade: Craving cozy? Genisa serves handmade vibes with Three Meat Lasagna, pillowy Potato Gnocchi, and classic Spaghetti & Meatball. Downtown Janesville comfort meets a soft wine-bar glow, perfect for an easy weeknight or a low-key date.
Color-pop wardrobe fix: Chloe & Claire Boutique keeps downtown closets lively with a size-inclusive mix of bright, feel-good pieces and accessories, plus complimentary personal styling for a nudge of confidence. When your rotation feels flat, their cheerful racks and savvy stylists make refreshing your look easy.
Cold therapy that works: Sore back, cranky knees, or just need a reset? Badger CryoClinic & Sculpting Spa offers targeted cryotherapy for pain relief and recovery, plus Frotox facials, Flowpresso lymphatic sessions, and compression therapy. A quick chill can ease aches and lift your mood… with benefits that linger.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Free events worth checking out
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
đź‘© Celebrating Local Women Entrepreneurs for International Women’s Day @ Janesville Woman’s Club | Thursday (3/5) at 4:30 PM – Janesville Zonta is celebrating local women entrepreneurs with a free public event, headlined by Amanda O’Leary Stefl of Timber Hill Winery, with complimentary hors d’oeuvres, Timber Hill pours, and gift bags. Come for the wine, stay for the stories, leave with a few new allies.
🎤 WT Newton @ The Looking Glass | Thursday (3/5) at 7:00 PM – WT Newton, from Harvard, IL, makes his LG debut with porch-tested folk, spare heartbreakers, and stories he carved in a Shawnee Forest cabin after years on the road. No cover, just your attention span, your favorite barstool manners, and first come, first served seating.
🎥 Green Fire: Aldo Leopold’s Story @ Rotary Botanical Gardens | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Skip the errands and spend a morning at Rotary Botanical Gardens for Aldo Leopold Week, with Green Fire screening, garden strolls, and conversation with neighbors. It’s free, pre-registration required, no walk-ins, and first 45 snag A Sand County Almanac. Bring curiosity, leave kinder to weeds.
🍫 Winter Farmers Market @ Janesville Mall | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Early St. Paddy’s at the winter farmers market means one thing, we’re “shopping local” while pretending the chocolate is for someone else. Swing by CherDan Chocolates for small-batch sweets that disappear fast, then wander the stalls in your token green, smug, cozy, and well supplied.
🌿 Native Roots @ K&W Greenery | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Bring your curiosity to Native Roots with Cayla Olson, a free deep dive into perennials, from hardy natives to how the pros grow them. First of four spring classes, so you can learn, return, and win the yard. No weeding guilt required.
🧱 Lego Showcase @ Hedberg Public Library | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Library day means tiny bricks everywhere. WisLUG brings showstoppers, Junior Builders take the Fireplace room and Woodruff case, and the Children’s Room piles on LEGO-themed activities. Build with LEGO and DUPLO, while you pretend you’re just chaperoning, not angling for the good pieces.
📚 Book Bingo @ Edgerton Public Library | Tuesday (3/10) at 5:00 PM – Bring the kids to Edgerton Library for Book Bingo, where every child ages 4 to 12 walks out with a bag of books. Storytime from the librarian, free pizza and snacks, courtesy of Safe Families for Children. Call it dinner and a chapter.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Janesville report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 45°F – Low: 29°F – Precip: 33%
A chance of rain before 7am, then a slight chance of freezing rain between 7am and 8am, then a slight chance of rain between 8am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. East wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northeast wind around 0 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 51°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 29%
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. East wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. East wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Someone Googled you this week đź‘€
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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