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Allison Biddick Benefit
Allison Biddick Benefit
Allison is a senior at Craig High School, recently diagnosed with stage 3 Glioma. Come support the Biddick family with a meat raffle, silent auction, 50/50 drawings and more!
Janesville Area CROP Hunger Walk
Janesville Area CROP Hunger Walk
“Exercise Hope” is the theme for the 48th annual Janesville Area CROP Hunger Walk, which will take place on Sunday, April 27. Those two words—exercise and hope—are fundamental to the mission of the CROP Walk. We all
Jefferson High School presents: Disney’s Freaky Friday the Musical
Jefferson High School presents: Disney’s Freaky Friday the Musical
Freaky Friday the Musical is based on the movie. A magic hourglass breaks causing a mom and daughter to switch places. There is a wedding in just 24 hours. Can they break the magic spell before then?
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Culver’s Scoopie Event West Court Street
Culver’s Scoopie Event West Court Street
Benefitting: Rock Valley 4-H Club A portion of sales during the Culver’s Scoopie event will go to the designated non-profit group of the day!
All Booked Up
All Booked Up
Join us for our monthly book club, All Booked Up, which takes place on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 PM. Each month, we will explore a new book. You can find the title for
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National Letter Carrier Food Drive
Put a bag of perishable food items in or at your mailbox and your letter carrier will pick it up. All food will be donated to Echo and The Salvation Army.
Culver’s Scoopie Event West Court Street
Culver’s Scoopie Event West Court Street
Benefitting: Edison Middle School A portion of sales during the Culver’s Scoopie event will go to the designated non-profit group of the day!
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Culver’s Scoopie Event West Court Street
Culver’s Scoopie Event West Court Street
Benefitting: St. Williams A portion of sales during the Culver’s Scoopie event will go to the designated non-profit group of the day!
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May Day Rally in Downtown Janesville for International Workers’ Day
May Day Rally in Downtown Janesville for International Workers’ Day
All around the world, workers gather to celebrate the rights and freedoms that have been won by the international labor movement. Today more than ever, with rising fascist repression of workers from all walks of life, it
VFW Riders Post 1621 Bike Night
VFW Riders Post 1621 Bike Night
Thursday, May 1st Bike Night at VFW Post 1621 – Pavilion, 1015 Center Ave, Janesville from 6 – 9 pm. Raffles and live music featuring Dem Horney Funkers featuring special guest Bree Morgan. Donations go towards Veterans
The Charitable Sisterhood of the Second Trinity Victory Church
The Charitable Sisterhood of the Second Trinity Victory Church
The roads are flooded, the bridges are washed out, and less generous souls are staying safely indoors, but it takes more than a little rain to keep the ladies of the Charitable Sisterhood from fulfilling their sworn
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Blain’s Farm & Fleet Celebrates 70 Years!
Blain’s Farm & Fleet will offer exclusive anniversary deals—stacked on top of weekly promotions—on everything from tools and auto supplies to clothing, pet food, and home goods. Guests can also enter to win one of eight grand
Rummage Sale
Rummage Sale
Community of Christ United Methodist Church 15 Park St Darien Rummage Sale $4 bag sale on 5/3 only
Spring Plant Sale
Spring Plant Sale
Bring the Gardens home during our annual Spring Plant Sale! Join us for one of our most anticipated events of the year and shop a wide selection of beautiful, high-quality plants to kick off your growing season.
Darlington: Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry
Darlington: Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry
The Second Harvest Lafayette County Mobile Food Pantry will be at the Baptist Church of Darlington, off County Road K, the first Friday of every month from 4pm to 5pm. There are no income eligibility requirements. Volunteers
Parker FFA Plant Sale
Parker FFA Plant Sale
Plant sale, vegetables, herbs, tomatoes, peppers and a wide variety of flowrers & house plants. All grown by students in classes at Parker High School Agriculture Department. Check out our brand new greenhouse in the process!
Twilight in the Garden
Twilight in the Garden
Twilight in the Garden – A Magical Evening to Support Rotary Botanical Gardens The Gardens are on the verge of incredible growth, and we are thrilled to invite you to our first fundraiser of the year—Twilight in
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Half-Pint Resale
Half-Pint Resale
The Madison area’s largest children’s consignment sale, featuring tens of thousands of items for pregnant moms, expecting parents, and young families, featuring items of all types for ages 0 – 12, plus maternity. Register to consign your
Ferret Racing!
Ferret Racing!
Join us at the Janesville Farmers' Market and enjoy some silliness as we race Ferrets through tubes at the Biennial Charity Fundraiser benefiting the Greater Chicago Ferret Association. Ferret ownership and care information and education are provided
Brodhead UMC – Timeless Treasures Thrift Sale
Brodhead UMC – Timeless Treasures Thrift Sale
The United Methodist Church will have a large thrift, book and collectible sale in the education wing, lower level of the church. All proceeds support the work of the church. Recently donated treasures that will be available
Rummage Sale
Rummage Sale
Community of Christ United Methodist Church 15 Park St Darien Rummage Sale $4 bag sale on 5/3 only
Clinton FFA Plant Sale
Clinton FFA Plant Sale
The Clinton FFA and Plant Science classes are opening up their greenhouse for a spring bedding plant sale! The students have annuals, hanging baskets, succulents, some houseplants, and vegetables for sale during this event. Proceeds help support
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Green County Habitat for Humanity- Pancake Breakfast
Green County Habitat for Humanity- Pancake Breakfast
Make plans to attend the Green County Habitat for Humanity Lollapalooza Pancake Breakfast at the Moose Lodge in Monroe on Sunday May 4th, from 8 AM to noon. Experience a diverse spread, featuring French toast, pancakes, biscuits and gravy,
Half-Pint Resale
Half-Pint Resale
The Madison area’s largest children’s consignment sale, featuring tens of thousands of items for pregnant moms, expecting parents, and young families, featuring items of all types for ages 0 – 12, plus maternity. Register to consign your
Clinton FFA Plant Sale
Clinton FFA Plant Sale
The Clinton FFA and Plant Science classes are opening up their greenhouse for a spring bedding plant sale! The students have annuals, hanging baskets, succulents, some houseplants, and vegetables for sale during this event. Proceeds help support
Culver’s Scoopie Event
Culver’s Scoopie Event
Benefitting: JAREA A portion of sales during the Culver’s Scoopie event will go to the designated non-profit group of the day!
NATURE HIKE AT CARVER-ROEHL PARK
NATURE HIKE AT CARVER-ROEHL PARK
Meet at the far end of the park near the large picnic shelter. This 53-acre park is Rock County’s second oldest park and one of its most scenic. Containing a spring-fed brook flowing along small limestone cliffs
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Culver’s Scoopie Event
Culver’s Scoopie Event
Benefitting: Milton Show Choir A portion of sales during the Culver’s Scoopie event will go to the designated non-profit group of the day!
4 events,
Culver’s Scoopie Event
Culver’s Scoopie Event
Benefitting: Bethel 21 Jobs Daughters International A portion of sales during the Culver’s Scoopie event will go to the designated non-profit group of the day!
Moose Club Spaghetti Dinner to Benefit Beloit Meals on Wheels
Moose Club Spaghetti Dinner to Benefit Beloit Meals on Wheels
Join us at the Beloit Moose Club for a delicious spaghetti dinner to benefit Beloit Meals on Wheels!
Spring Bingo Blitz
Spring Bingo Blitz
Join us for an evening of bingo fun. Cash prizes, jackpot prize, 50/50 raffles, and more! $1 per game card. Bar & concessions open at 5pm. Bingo starts at 6:15pm.
Diane’s Craft Night
Diane’s Craft Night
Join us for an in person craft night lead by Diane. Each month Diane will demonstrate how to make a different craft. All materials are provided. Just show up and enjoy the crafting adventure!
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Stoughton FFA Plant Sale
Stoughton FFA Plant Sale
The Stoughton FFA Chapter is holding its annual plant sale once again! We will have various hanging baskets, planters, annuals, vegetables, and herbs. The sale is located at the SHS Greenhouse - 600 Lincoln Ave, Stoughton WI.
LBJ Dinner
LBJ Dinner
The LBJ Dinner (President Lyndon Baines Johnson Dinner) hosted by The Lafayette County Democratic Party will be held at the Belmont Convention Center, 103 W. Mound View Ave., Belmont, Thursday, May 8 at 5 p.m. The keynote
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Parker FFA Plant Sale
Parker FFA Plant Sale
Plant sale, vegetables, herbs, tomatoes, peppers and a wide variety of flowrers & house plants. All grown by students in classes at Parker High School Agriculture Department. Check out our brand new greenhouse in the process!
Stoughton FFA Plant Sale
Stoughton FFA Plant Sale
The Stoughton FFA Chapter is holding its annual plant sale once again! We will have various hanging baskets, planters, annuals, vegetables, and herbs. The sale is located at the SHS Greenhouse - 600 Lincoln Ave, Stoughton WI.
Parkview Destination Imagination Meat Raffle
Parkview Destination Imagination Meat Raffle
Parkview Destination Imagination is sending FOUR teams to Global Competition in Kansas City, Missouri! Our teams will be heading out in late May. We’d love to have you join us for an exciting evening of meat raffles,
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Miracle League of Dane County
February 15, 2025 To Whom it May Concern: You are invited to join us in our 4th Annual Lion’s Care Cruise on Saturday, May 10, 2025. This event is a joint venture of five area Lion’s Club
Care Cruise for Miracle League of Dane County
This event is a joint venture of five area Lion's Club organizations including Cottage Grove, Deerfield, Marshall, Sun Prairie and Stoughton. We are again raising money for the Miracle League of Dane County and our goal is
Winslow Historical Society Annual Flower Sale
Winslow Historical Society Annual Flower Sale
A great place to get your flowers for this year! They’ll have annuals, perennials, hanging baskets and vegetables. You can grab some grub at the brat stand while you shop! Grab some plants for your mom for
PURPLE: America, We Need to Talk
PURPLE: America, We Need to Talk
We will watch a short film capturing a small group of Americans with opposing viewpoints modeling what a healthy public discussion of contentious issues could look like, and coming to see some of the concerns and experiences
Stoughton FFA Plant Sale
Stoughton FFA Plant Sale
The Stoughton FFA Chapter is holding its annual plant sale once again! We will have various hanging baskets, planters, annuals, vegetables, and herbs. The sale is located at the SHS Greenhouse - 600 Lincoln Ave, Stoughton WI.
Parker FFA Plant Sale
Parker FFA Plant Sale
Plant sale, vegetables, herbs, tomatoes, peppers and a wide variety of flowrers & house plants. All grown by students in classes at Parker High School Agriculture Department. Check out our brand new greenhouse in the process!
WOODLAND WILDFLOWERS AND BIRDS AT COOK ARBORETUM (JSOL)
WOODLAND WILDFLOWERS AND BIRDS AT COOK ARBORETUM (JSOL)
Meet at the parking lot located at the end of the entrance road, 3550 W. County Hwy. A, Janesville. Much of this 160-acre arboretum is a beautiful mature forest, and it also includes a creek, prairie, and
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Monroe: Legion Buffet Breakfast
Monroe: Legion Buffet Breakfast
The Monroe American Legion's Second Sunday Buffet Breakfast will be held on the second Sunday of every month from 8 am until noon at the Monroe American Legion. Everyone is welcome to attend, proceeds go toward scholarships,
Airing of the Quilts
Airing of the Quilts
The Rock County Historical Society (RCHS) is excited to host the Airing of the Quilts, a two-day event show casing dozens of stunning quilts crafted by local artisans. The event takes place from 10 AM to 4
LATE SPRING WILDFLOWER HIKE–BIG HILL PARK
LATE SPRING WILDFLOWER HIKE–BIG HILL PARK
Meet at the parking lot of the Welty Environmental Center, 1201 Big Hill Court, Beloit Two weeks later, we’re back to Big Hill Park to look for migrating spring warblers and the later spring wildflowers of the
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Culver’s Scoopie Event
Culver’s Scoopie Event
Benefitting: Rock River Charter School A portion of sales during the Culver’s Scoopie event will go to the designated non-profit group of the day!
1 event,
Culver’s Scoopie Event
Culver’s Scoopie Event
Benefitting: Marshall A portion of sales during the Culver’s Scoopie event will go to the designated non-profit group of the day!
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HSSW Outreach Event at Hedberg Library
HSSW Outreach Event at Hedberg Library
Join us out at the Hedberg Library to learn more about HSSW and meet some of our adoptable animals! Volunteers will be on-site to answer all your questions.
3rd Annual Kickin it for Fresh Start Kickball Game
3rd Annual Kickin it for Fresh Start Kickball Game
oin us for the 3rd Annual Kickin' It for Fresh Start Kickball Game on May 14 at 11:00 AM at ABC Supply Stadium in Beloit, WI. This exciting event features a friendly competition between Beloit Fresh Start
Culver’s Scoopie Event
Culver’s Scoopie Event
Benefitting: Harrison A portion of sales during the Culver’s Scoopie event will go to the designated non-profit group of the day!
Banned Book Discussion
Banned Book Discussion
and Tango makes three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parneff Wednesday, May 14 | 6 - 7pm | Lounge We are gathering 30 minutes earlier this month to allow people to attend "Finding Opportunities in the Midst
Finding Opportunities in the Midst of Tension
Finding Opportunities in the Midst of Tension
Pastor Steve Scott will lead a conversation about the tensions many of us face on a daily basis. There's power in naming them, but also in finding opportunity in the midst of them. Part of a series
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Salad Luncheon
Salad Luncheon
You are invited to the annual United Women in Faith Spring Salad Bar Luncheon. We are featuring our delicious hot chicken salad plus other choices from many other cold salads, rolls and dessert. Invite your friends and
Speaker Series: Successful Container Gardening
Speaker Series: Successful Container Gardening
Container Gardening for Every Space Discover the versatility of container gardening! Whether you’re looking to grow flowers, herbs, or vegetables, container gardening is a fantastic option for any space. Join Jim Gill, a Wisconsin Master Gardener, for
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Family Movie Night
Family Movie Night
All are welcome to attend. Come join us for a Family Movie Night. Bring your comfy clothes, blanket, pillow and a treat to share. Popcorn and drinks provided. Don’t forget your favorite stuffy. Registration is appreciated but
Creative Capers
Creative Capers
Swing by on the 3rd Friday of the month from 6 to 7:30 pm for Creative Capers, the ultimate adult craft bash! Grab the craft you’re working on and join the crafting party for some chit-chat and
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60th Annual Little Hershey Swap Meet and Vintage Car Cruise-In
60th Annual Little Hershey Swap Meet and Vintage Car Cruise-In
Swap meet, car corral, and vintage car cruise-in. Cars at least 25 years old get in free. Food vendors on site. Free parking.
Civill War Living History Days at the Milton House Museum
Civill War Living History Days at the Milton House Museum
Step back in time to the era of the American Civil War at the historic Milton House Museum in Milton, Wisconsin, for “Civil War Living History Days.” It is a free, family-friendly, living history event, Saturday and
Oakhill Christian School Royal Run 2025
Oakhill Christian School Royal Run 2025
Oakhill Christian School is having their 2025 Royal Run fundraiser on May 17th, 2025. The Royal Run has a kid's sprint, 5K run, and 1 mile walk! Oakhill Christian School has provided a faith-based education to hundreds
Wheel Run for Meals
Wheel Run for Meals
Join us for our signature 5K/10K Walk/Run event! Whether you are an elite athlete, run for fun, or just looking for a challenging walk, this race is all three. All proceeds benefit Beloit Meals on Wheels!
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Civill War Living History Days at the Milton House Museum
Civill War Living History Days at the Milton House Museum
Step back in time to the era of the American Civil War at the historic Milton House Museum in Milton, Wisconsin, for “Civil War Living History Days.” It is a free, family-friendly, living history event, Saturday and
Culver’s Scoopie Event
Culver’s Scoopie Event
Benefitting: New Life Assembly of God A portion of sales during the Culver’s Scoopie event will go to the designated non-profit group of the day!
Kitten Shower
Kitten Shower
Join us at Timber Hill Winery 11am-2pm for a purr-fect afternoon filled with adorable kittens & wine! There is no admission – guests are encouraged to bring monetary or in-kind donations to support the kittens. You can
Faith Foundations: A Methodist Understanding of Holy Communion
Faith Foundations: A Methodist Understanding of Holy Communion
What are Faith Foundations Classes? Explore. Grow. Transform. Faith Foundation classes are for everyone! Whether you’re new to faith or a lifelong believer, you are invited to dive into meaningful conversations about following Jesus. These 90-minute sessions
WILDFLOWER AND BIRDING HIKE AT ANDRONE WOODS
WILDFLOWER AND BIRDING HIKE AT ANDRONE WOODS
Watch for a sign on Cleophas Road; then drive south down a short dirt road and meet on the north edge of the woods. Androne Woods is a 16-acre woodland parcel owned by the Green Rock Audubon
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Boys & Girls Club of Janesville’s Groundbreaking Event
Boys & Girls Club of Janesville’s Groundbreaking Event
We are excited to announce the official groundbreaking of our new facility on May 19th at 4pm. We’re incredibly grateful to all of our donors and partners who have helped bring us to this moment. We will
Culver’s Scoopie Event
Culver’s Scoopie Event
Benefitting: Badger 4-H A portion of sales during the Culver’s Scoopie event will go to the designated non-profit group of the day!
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Culver’s Scoopie Event
Culver’s Scoopie Event
Benefitting: Milton Band A portion of sales during the Culver’s Scoopie event will go to the designated non-profit group of the day!
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Culver’s Scoopie Event
Culver’s Scoopie Event
Benefitting: Scout BSA Troop 516 A portion of sales during the Culver’s Scoopie event will go to the designated non-profit group of the day!
Wellness: Harmony in Green
Wellness: Harmony in Green
Renew Your Spirit Creativity Workshop Find inspiration in nature and awaken your creative spirit! Join us at Rotary Botanical Gardens for the Renew Your Spirit Creativity Workshop, a unique outdoor painting experience led by Lizzie Menz. As
Taizé Prayer Service
Taizé Prayer Service
Prayers in the Storm with Special Music Taizé services will run through the year, bimonthly. What is a Taizé Service? Taizé prayer service invites you to worship God through the singing of simple songs, reading of holy
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Sip & Style Spring Style Show
Sip & Style Spring Style Show
Come out for a girls night! See what Spring styles await you at Agrace Thrift Shop. Bar opens at 5:00pm. Show starts at 6:30pm. $10 per person. Reserve your seat 608-868-3500.
Sugar River Writers
Sugar River Writers
Whether you're a word wizard or just starting out, everyone's invited to join the fun on the 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm to share and be inspired while working on their writing projects with
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Orfordville Market Days
Orfordville Market Days
Orfordville Farmers Market Free to attend and close parking Events for kids, door prize drawing each market Free shopping bags for the first 50 customers Tons of local vendors, this market is a must see. Celebrating 125
CAI’s 60th Anniversary Community Cookout
CAI’s 60th Anniversary Community Cookout
Join us for CAI's Community Cookout on Saturday, May 24th, from 11 AM to 2 PM at Telfer Park! This free event celebrates CAI's 60 years of creating pathways out of poverty in Rock and Walworth counties.
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All Booked Up
All Booked Up
Join us for our monthly book club, All Booked Up, which takes place on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 PM. Each month, we will explore a new book. You can find the title for
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Grapes & Hops
Grapes & Hops
For more than 10 years, KANDU and its sponsors, guests and volunteers have come together for a spectacular wine and beer tasting event in the most unique of locations. Guests will travel through a concourse of theme-based
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