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Hello Janesville! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Art Infusion, special preschool story time, and meet the dinos + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Support for grieving families: Mercyhealth will host a free pregnancy loss support group in Janesville from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on August 20 at the Mercyhealth Behavioral Health Clinic. Registration is required -- see how to register.
Downtown festival celebration: Art Infusion will bring guest artists, murals, live performances, and a sidewalk chalk competition to downtown Janesville September 4 to 6, inviting chalk artists of all ages to compete -- see what’s planned.
Support for nursing careers: Mercyhealth in Janesville is hiring emergency department nurses, offering a 20-week onboarding, mentorship, stress management education, flexible schedules, tuition reimbursement, and wellness perks like acupuncture and cupping for employees -- see the nurse hiring perks.
The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,500 this year. Case in point: Shopping around could cut your premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Purr therapy this week: Skip the chaos and decompress with adoptable floofs, signature roast from Lake Geneva Coffee Roastery, Harney & Sons teas, and Cadbury hot chocolate at BaristaCats Café & Sanctuary for Wayward Cats. It’s a cozy community spot where you can sip, study, and maybe meet your new favorite roommate.
Less puff, more you: Holistic Lymphatic brings Janesville its first Brazilian and Manual Lymphatic Drainage, a gentle, specialized approach that reduces water retention, puffiness, and inflammation while supporting digestion and immunity. They also offer pre and post-op massage and scar-work from pros trained inside a plastic surgeon's office, ideal if recovery is on your to-do list this week.
Cider night, anyone?: Skip the same-old and sip something Wisconsin-made. Mershon's Cidery crafts hard apple cider in Stoughton and welcomes you into their tasting room to taste and see what they have to offer, then pick a favorite and keep the good vibes rolling through your week.
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04 — Our recommendations
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
📚 Special Preschool Story Time @ Beloit Public Library | Wednesday (8/5) at 10:00 AM – Story time is getting the call-up, with Beloit Sky Carp players dropping by to read, sing, and high-five the kiddos. Perfect for ages 2–6 and their patient chauffeurs, expect picture-book pitches, giggles, and hometown pride, plus a solid excuse to linger at the library.
🌳 Oz in the Park @ Lamar Park (Milton) | Wednesday (8/5) at 1:30 PM – Follow the yellow brick picnic blanket to Lamar Park for a read aloud of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, plus mobile library checkouts that won’t require courage, brains, or a heart. Easy outing for the kids, or the grandkids, with no sign-up, and Milton air.
🏒 Girls Rock the Rink @ Woodman's Sports & Convention Center | Wednesday (8/5) at 5:00 PM – Send her to Sound Check, a free all-girls intro to hockey from Janesville Youth Hockey with guest coaches. No experience needed, just curiosity, energy, and warm socks, and yes, it counts as exercise if you are the one tying the skates.
🎉 Summer Block Party @ City First Church | Wednesday (8/5) at 6:00 PM – Whether your lawn chair has seen more Little League than sunsets or you just want a free dinner, this summer block party delivers. Expect free food, water inflatables, and games. Come for the snacks, stay for the gossip, and call it quality time.
🦕 Meet the Dinos @ Hedberg Public Library | Friday (8/7) at 2:00 PM – Wrap up the Summer Library Challenge with a little prehistoric fun at the library, featuring dinosaur crafts, games, and a few scaly celebrities roaming the stacks. It is kid heaven, grandparent cardio, and a solid excuse to practice your best T. rex roar.
💦 Wet N Wild @ Milton KOA | Friday (8/7) at 3:00 PM – Take a break from the heat and wade into a weekend of splashy fun at Wet N Wild. Plenty of water activities to cool you down, chill vibes, and shade to save your dignity, the kids win, your knees survive, and hydration counts as cardio.
🤝 Operation Our Community @ New Life Ministries International (Beloit) | Saturday (8/8) at 12:00 PM – Think the neighborhood forgot how to throw a party? New Life Ministries is hosting a free, all-ages bash with food, games, school supplies, a petting zoo, a mechanical bull, raffle baskets, and enough neighborly banter to remind you why you still call this place home.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Janesville report Weather forecastToday — High: 75°F — Low: 59°F — Precip: 73%
Patchy fog and showers and thunderstorms likely before 8am, then patchy fog and a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 78°F — Low: 58°F — Precip: 25%
A chance of rain showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. East wind around 0 mph. This house is wildSet in Janesville’s Fox Ridge Estates, this spacious home offers over 2,000 square feet on the main level, plus a sprawling exposed lower level. The updated kitchen features recessed lighting, extra cabinetry, and a butcher block counter, while new LVP flooring, windows, and a heated 3-car garage add fresh appeal. A 4-season room opens to tree-lined greenbelt views and trail access.
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