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- Rock County releases draft Farmland Preservation Plan
- ‘Community visioning workshop’ for Janesville’s GM/JATCO site scheduled June 24
- Milton man sentenced to prison for burglary
- Malott tabbed to take over as interim superintendent in School District of Beloit on July 1
- Congregation to discuss future of First Lutheran Church at annual meeting this weekend
- The Lincoln Academy receives $800,000 federal grant toward expansion
- Beloit funeral home operator takes plea deal in child sexual assault case
- Town of Beloit teen arrested for child sex crimes
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CULVER’S COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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RCHS Stars & Cars – Car Show
RCHS Stars & Cars – Car Show
Father’s Day. Here are the details for this year's Car Show - Cars & Stars, which commemorates America's 250th anniversary. Located at the Rock County Historical Society, 426 N. Jackson St., Janesville, WI Rev Up Your Father’s
1 event,
Dine Out to End Hunger
Dine Out to End Hunger
Monday June 1st, 2026 Dine out or order take out to support ECHO! Each restaurant will be donating 10% of their sales to ECHO on Monday June 1st. Participating Restaurants list: Basics Coffee & Deli Bodacious Brew
2 events,
Unearth a Story – presented by the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
Unearth a Story – presented by the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
The Albertson Memorial Library is launching the 2026 Summer Library Program, themed “Unearth a Story,” with an exciting event presented by educators from the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. Join us on June 2nd at 1
Creating a Veggie Planter with Andrea Geske
Creating a Veggie Planter with Andrea Geske
Grow your own food right on your patio or porch! In this hands-on workshop with Andrea Geske, you'll learn how to design and plant a thriving vegetable container garden perfect for small spaces.
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Craft Night with Diane
Craft Night with Diane
Hop on into the Albertson Memorial Library for Craft Night with Diane on June 3rd at 6:30 p.m. where you will discover how to create your very own garden frog using a terra cotta pot. Each attendee
3 events,
Fun with Flowers luncheon
Fun with Flowers luncheon
Guest Speaker: Marilyn Garapolo of Plainfield, IL Local Spotlight: Abbea Havens - Bee Havens Flower Farm
Brews & Blooms
Brews & Blooms
A beer garden at the gardens! Enjoy brews, soft drinks, seltzers, and food trucks! Sit out on our beautiful terrace or bring a blanket and hang out on our lawn! Explore the gardens after hours! Some beer
2 events,
Church Rummage & Bake Sale & Food Stand
Church Rummage & Bake Sale & Food Stand
Church rummage sale in Milton including a bake sale and a food stand. Huge variety of items. Indoors, air conditioned. Benefits the missions and outreach of the church.
Grapes & Hops
Grapes & Hops
Introducing this year’s Grapes & Hops theme — the KANDU Speakeasy! The event you’ve known and loved for over a decade returns with an exciting new twist. Step behind closed doors and into a prohibition-era experience unlike
7 events,
Rock County Dairy Breakfast
Rock County Dairy Breakfast
Breakfast of pancakes, sausage, cheese, yogurt and ice cream at a real, working dairy farm. Games, crafts, animals...all the things to do. Brandl Farm 10817 E Lake Shore Rd Clinton, WI 53525
Church Rummage & Bake Sale & Food Stan
Church Rummage & Bake Sale & Food Stan
Church rummage sale including a bake sale and food stand. Many items of all kinds. Benefits the missions and outreach of the church. Indoors. Air conditioned.
3rd Annual Sand Volleyball Fundraiser for CIAM
3rd Annual Sand Volleyball Fundraiser for CIAM
Join Through The Flames in the sand as we come together to support Camp I Am Me, a life-changing summer camp for pediatric burn survivors in Northern Illinois. This incredible camp offers a free, week-long experience for
1 event,
Birding for your Health
Birding for your Health
Jane Anderson, an avid birder, will teach us how to begin birding using the Merlin app. Weather permitting, we will venture outside to identify some birds!
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5 events,
Blackhawk Golden Brick Awards
Blackhawk Golden Brick Awards
Experience Blackhawk while celebrating community members, industry partners, alumni and staff at our 5th annual Golden Brick Awards. We’ll recognize fantastic people and partners while providing an interactive opportunity to see firsthand some of the exciting programs
Life Line Screening
Life Line Screening
Live Life Screen Sponsored by Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 2940 Mineral Point Ave., Janesville, WI. Tuesday, June 9, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Senior Farmers’ Market Voucher Distribution–Clinton
Senior Farmers’ Market Voucher Distribution–Clinton
FREE: $25 in vouchers available to qualifying seniors to purchase fresh locally grown produce Eligibility: • Rock Co. resident • 60+ (or Native American 55+) • Monthly household income not more than $2,461 (one-person household) or $3,337
1 event,
Veterans Resource Fair
Veterans Resource Fair
Veterans Health Administration along with Janesville Elks Lodge are hosting a Benefit fair for all Veterans. One to one benefit assistance with federal, state and local Veteran association. Veterans of all ages are encouraged to attend to
5 events,
Orangeville Garage Sale
The Village of Orangeville will be holding their annual garage sales June 11-13. Hours for Thursday and Friday 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday 8 am to noon. Thus far, 27 sales are on the list.
Senior Farmers’ Market Voucher Distribution–Dr. Daniel Hale Williams Rock County Resource Center (DWRC)
Senior Farmers’ Market Voucher Distribution–Dr. Daniel Hale Williams Rock County Resource Center (DWRC)
FREE: $25 in vouchers available to qualifying seniors to purchase fresh locally grown produce Eligibility: • Rock Co. resident • 60+ (or Native American 55+) • Monthly household income not more than $2,461 (one-person household) or $3,337
Senior Farmers’ Market Voucher Distribution–Dr. Daniel Hale Williams Rock County Resource Center (DWRC)
Senior Farmers’ Market Voucher Distribution–Dr. Daniel Hale Williams Rock County Resource Center (DWRC)
FREE: $25 in vouchers available to qualifying seniors to purchase fresh locally grown produce Eligibility: • Rock Co. resident • 60+ (or Native American 55+) • Monthly household income not more than $2,461 (one-person household) or $3,337
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School
Asbury United Methodist Church is hosting a Vacation Bible School in June called “God’s Pollinators: Bees and Butterflies. Dinner will be served, followed by story time, music, arts and crafts, a prairie walk, games, and prayer time.
7 events,
Coffee Talk
Coffee Talk
Stop by Bodacious Brew to talk with professionals from the Rock County Foster Care Program and Norris’s Beyond Fostering Program. This is the perfect time to sit and have a cup of coffee and ask any questions
19th Annual YWCA Care House Golf Outing
19th Annual YWCA Care House Golf Outing
Join us on June 12th, 2026 to benefit YWCA Rock County’s CARE House. Your participation will support an essential community service. Since 1993, YWCA CARE House has provided professional and compassionate care to thousands of child victims
11 events,
Juda Bash
Annual Juda Bash Friday Night - Car Show, Fish Dinner, kickball, High Horse Band, and more! Saturday - Ball games, kid activities, bags tournament, Chicken Dinner, Blue Steel Band, Fireworks, and more!
Beloit Meals on Wheels – 2026 Pickleball Open Play Day
Beloit Meals on Wheels – 2026 Pickleball Open Play Day
We are excited about our “Dinkin for a Cause Pickleball Open Play Day” for Beloit Meals on Wheels starting at Noon on June 13. Here’s what you can expect: Hot Dogs, Brats, Burgers, Chips, Water, and Gatorade
Weekend Work Day
Weekend Work Day
Roll up your sleeves and dig in, literally. Weekend Workday is RBG's monthly hands-on volunteer program where community members work side by side with our horticulture staff to plant, mulch, and care for the gardens.
Orfordville Market Day
Orfordville Market Day
Enjoy a vibrant day at the market with the John Kinna Foundation's food stand. Discover Baby Dolls for just a buck and visit the Harvest Hub produce stand offering the finest local produce. The market lot and
6 events,
Milton Youth Tri
Milton Youth Tri
We are hosting a triathlon for youth ages 5-12 years old! The athletes get to swim in the Milton High School Pool, bike around Schilberg Park, and run on the Milton High School Track! There is also
Common Scams & Fraud presentation
Common Scams & Fraud presentation
Presentation on the details of common scams, the warning signs of a scam, and what to do if you or someone you know falls victim to a scam or fraud. Helpful fact sheets from the Bureau of
Faith Foundations
Faith Foundations
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
4 events,
Red Cross Blood Drive
Red Cross Blood Drive
The Red Cross will be holding a blood drive hosted by the Janesville-Western Star Masonic Lodge on June 15, 2026 from 9:30 to 2:30 at 2322 E Milwaukee St. Janesville.
Senior Farmers’ Market Voucher Distribution – Edgerton
Senior Farmers’ Market Voucher Distribution – Edgerton
FREE: $25 in vouchers available to qualifying seniors to purchase fresh locally grown produce Eligibility: • Rock Co. resident • 60+ (or Native American 55+) • Monthly household income not more than $2,461 (one-person household) or $3,337
Black Hawk School District – Special Board Meeting 6/15/2026
Black Hawk School District – Special Board Meeting 6/15/2026
Black Hawk will have a Special Board meeting at 6:00 pm in the Upper Commons on Monday, June 15, 2026.
5 events,
Summer Library Program – “Unearth a Story”
Summer Library Program – “Unearth a Story”
The Albertson Memorial Library is excited to “Unearth a Story” during our Summer Library Program on June 16th. Get ready to dive into a world of stories, crafts, and dino-mite activities all about the terrifing Tyrannosaurus rex
Once Upon a Garden
Once Upon a Garden
Step into a world of stories, nature, and imagination at Rotary Botanical Gardens! Once Upon a Garden is a playful one-hour experience for children ages 4–7 and their grown-ups, blending storytime with movement, music, dramatic play, hands-on
Red Cross Community Blood Drive
Red Cross Community Blood Drive
Sponsored by Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 2940 Mineral Point Ave., Janesville, WI. Tuesday, June 16, 2026 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
2 events,
Curiosity Camp: A Hands-On STEAM Summer Series: Seeds! Seeds! Seeds!
Curiosity Camp: A Hands-On STEAM Summer Series: Seeds! Seeds! Seeds!
Get ready to dig in! Seeds! Seeds! Seeds! is a fun-filled three-hour STEAM adventure for kids ages 6 to 10. Campers will explore the amazing world of seeds from the inside out, peeking at them up close
Senior Farmers’ Market Voucher Distribution-Beloit
Senior Farmers’ Market Voucher Distribution-Beloit
FREE: $25 in vouchers available to qualifying seniors to purchase fresh locally grown produce Eligibility: • Rock Co. resident • 60+ (or Native American 55+) • Monthly household income not more than $2,461 (one-person household) or $3,337
0 events,
5 events,
HPL Book Fest
Hedberg Public Library, in partnership with Downtown Janesville, Inc. and Janesville Farmers Market, will host the fifth annual HPL Book Fest. The week-long celebration of books and local authors begins with free writing workshops on Friday, June
Senior Farmers’ Market Voucher Distribution – Milton
Senior Farmers’ Market Voucher Distribution – Milton
FREE: $25 in vouchers available to qualifying seniors to purchase fresh locally grown produce Eligibility: • Rock Co. resident • 60+ (or Native American 55+) • Monthly household income not more than $2,461 (one-person household) or $3,337
Monroe Balloon and Bands Festival
Monroe Balloon and Bands Festival
Balloon & Blues Festival Join us June 19th & 20th for a fun-filled weekend at the festival! Admission $3 | Parking $3 Enjoy hot air balloons, a balloon glow, live bands, carnival rides, pony rides, a petting
Stockton Music in the Park
Stockton Music in the Park
The music group, the Groove Hotel, will be providing music for the first concert of the season. They are a jazz group from Rockford, il.
6 events,
Janesville Morning Rotary Pie Ride
Janesville Morning Rotary Pie Ride
This is our 26th year of the Pie Ride. Saturday, June 20, 2026. Family Fun routes of 20k, 50k, or 100k. Routes originate at the Janesville Town Square All riders receive a long sleeve t-shirt Costs are
Rockton American Legion Riders Benefit Ride
Rockton American Legion Riders Benefit Ride
ROCKTON LEGION RIDERS Benefit Ride SAT. JUNE 20th Starts & Ends at Rockton American Legion Registration 9 AM / Kickstands up 10 AM / Return by 3 PM $20.00 Rider / $5.00 Passenger (INCLUDES FOOD AFTER RIDE)
Monroe Balloon and Bands Festival
Monroe Balloon and Bands Festival
Balloon & Blues Festival Join us June 19th & 20th for a fun-filled weekend at the festival! Admission $3 | Parking $3 Enjoy hot air balloons, a balloon glow, live bands, carnival rides, pony rides, a petting
2 events,
Make Music Beloit
Make Music Beloit
In celebration of the summer solstice and to showcase the musical talent in Beloit while uplifting the community, the fourth annual Make Music Day - Beloit will be held on Sunday, June 21, 2026, as part of
NIGHT NATURE HIKE AT ROCK RIVER HERITAGE PARK
NIGHT NATURE HIKE AT ROCK RIVER HERITAGE PARK
Rock county’s newest park along the eastern side of the Rock River, this former Boy Scout camp has trails showcasing pine and hardwood forests, a small lake and a great lawn overlooking the river with an amazing
3 events,
Cornerstone Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School
Cornerstone Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School
“Emerald Crossing” Vacation Bible School at Cornerstone Lutheran Church of Argyle with the Covenant Youth Ministry Team June 22-26th. Cornerstone Lutheran Church of Argyle will host a four member Summer Team from the Association of Free Lutheran
Senior Farmers’ Market Voucher Distribution Today – Evansville
Senior Farmers’ Market Voucher Distribution Today – Evansville
FREE: $25 in vouchers available to qualifying seniors to purchase fresh locally grown produce Eligibility: • Rock Co. resident • 60+ (or Native American 55+) • Monthly household income not more than $2,461 (one-person household) or $3,337
All Booked Up
All Booked Up
Join All Booked Up on June 22nd at 6:30 p.m. in a discussion of I Owe You One by Sophie Kinsella. I Owe You One is a humorous exploration of family life, finding love and the difficulties
3 events,
Cornerstone Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School
Cornerstone Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School
“Emerald Crossing” Vacation Bible School at Cornerstone Lutheran Church of Argyle with the Covenant Youth Ministry Team June 22-26th. Cornerstone Lutheran Church of Argyle will host a four member Summer Team from the Association of Free Lutheran
Blackhawk Talons Golf Play Day
Blackhawk Talons Golf Play Day
Clean up your golf clubs and get in some practice swings—the Talons Golf Play Day is Tuesday, June 23. Blackhawk Technical College hosts its first golf outing at Glen Erin Golf Club in Janesville. This is a
Summer Library Program – “Unearth a Story”
Summer Library Program – “Unearth a Story”
The Albertson Memorial Library is excited to “Unearth a Story” during our Summer Library Program on June 23rd. Get ready to dive into a world of stories, crafts, and dino-mite activities all about the terrific Triceratops. (The
3 events,
Cornerstone Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School
Cornerstone Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School
“Emerald Crossing” Vacation Bible School at Cornerstone Lutheran Church of Argyle with the Covenant Youth Ministry Team June 22-26th. Cornerstone Lutheran Church of Argyle will host a four member Summer Team from the Association of Free Lutheran
Story Walk
Story Walk
StoryWalk® is an interactive, educational outdoor activity that promotes literacy, reading, health, and movement for children. Pages from a children’s book are displayed one by one along a walking trail, inviting families to read the story together
What’s Coming Down the Line? The Railroad in the American Mind
What’s Coming Down the Line? The Railroad in the American Mind
Illinois is the nation's railroad crossroads. Railroads not only accelerated Illinois’ economic development and population boom but also were icons that influenced American culture. The national land-based transportation network radically changed the economy, how people traveled, and
3 events,
Cornerstone Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School
Cornerstone Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School
“Emerald Crossing” Vacation Bible School at Cornerstone Lutheran Church of Argyle with the Covenant Youth Ministry Team June 22-26th. Cornerstone Lutheran Church of Argyle will host a four member Summer Team from the Association of Free Lutheran
Beginner Hand Lettering & Illustrative Lettering Workshop
Beginner Hand Lettering & Illustrative Lettering Workshop
You'll learn about basic materials including paper types, pens, and markers, and explore the difference between handwriting and hand lettering. Laura will demonstrate simple lettering styles, faux calligraphy techniques, and easy illustrative elements like bounce lettering and
Thank You Healthcare Workers Night & Girls Night Out
Thank You Healthcare Workers Night & Girls Night Out
Girls Night Out Grab your friends for Girls’ Night Out at the ballpark! Enjoy a fun evening of baseball, delicious food and drink specials, and exciting games and giveaways. With the Girls’ Night Out Timber Hill wine
5 events,
Cornerstone Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School
Cornerstone Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School
“Emerald Crossing” Vacation Bible School at Cornerstone Lutheran Church of Argyle with the Covenant Youth Ministry Team June 22-26th. Cornerstone Lutheran Church of Argyle will host a four member Summer Team from the Association of Free Lutheran
Pre-Loved Goods Sale (Rummage Sale)
Pre-Loved Goods Sale (Rummage Sale)
MOUNT CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH invites you to shop our hidden gems!! Make plans now to visit our pre-loved goods sale! There will be something for everyone!! Gently used clothing, accessories, books, games, furniture, decor, tools, outdoor gear,
9 events,
HPL Book Fest Local Author Book Fair
HPL Book Fest Local Author Book Fair
HPL Book Fest Local Author Book Fair will be held at the Janesville Farmers Market on Saturday, June 27 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit booths of local and regional authors. Books will be available for sale and
Dash with a Splash
Dash with a Splash
Ending Homelessness Together! Join us for the 2nd Annual Dash with a Splash fun/walk fundraiser for ECHO https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Janesville/ECHORun Dash with a Splash funds will benefit Everyone Cooperating to Help Others' (ECHO) housing and homeless programs.
Tattoo Flash Benefit for Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin
Tattoo Flash Benefit for Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin
Tattoo flash. Sign up 9a-6p. If you’re on the list before 6, you’ll get tattooed still. Raffle baskets and 50/50. Drawing at 5 pm. This has been the largest non-corporate donation the last 2 years.
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Splash Day! Family Fun Sunday
Splash Day! Family Fun Sunday
Make a splash this Sunday at Sky Carp Field! Wear your swimsuit and sit in the special Splash Day section. You’ll be sure to get wet! Dunk tank, slip and slide and tons of water fun! Kids
Pre-Loved Goods Sale (Rummage Sale)
Pre-Loved Goods Sale (Rummage Sale)
MOUNT CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH invites you to shop our hidden gems!! Make plans now to visit our pre-loved goods sale! There will be something for everyone!! Gently used clothing, accessories, books, games, furniture, decor, tools, outdoor gear,
Loaves and Fishes Free Community Meal
Loaves and Fishes Free Community Meal
Loaves and Fishes June free Community meal. Held monthly at the lower level of Grace Lutheran Church.
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2 events,
Summer Library Program – “Unearth a Story”
Summer Library Program – “Unearth a Story”
The Albertson Memorial Library is excited to “Unearth a Story” during our Summer Library Program on June 23rd. Get ready to dive into a world of stories, crafts, and dino-mite activities all about the terrific Stegosaurus. (The
DIY Landscape Basics with Andrea Geske
DIY Landscape Basics with Andrea Geske
Ready to take your yard to the next level but not sure where to begin? This beginner-friendly session with Andrea Geske covers the fundamentals of landscape design including plant placement, layering, color combinations, spacing, and seasonal interest.
1 event,
Craft Night with Diane
Craft Night with Diane
Put down roots at the Albertson Memorial Library’s Craft Night with Diane on July 1st from 6:30-8 p.m. You will discover how to craft a “Plant Propagation Plaque,” an artistic method for showcasing plant cuttings as they
2 events,
Brews & Blooms
Brews & Blooms
A beer garden at the gardens! Enjoy brews, soft drinks, seltzers, and food trucks! Sit out on our beautiful terrace or bring a blanket and hang out on our lawn! Explore the gardens after hours! Some beer
Voices of Independence: An Evening of Revolutionary Stories
Voices of Independence: An Evening of Revolutionary Stories
Join us at 5:30 for freshments and view the poster display. The program begins at 6:00 with William Whipple: A Signer's Story: Presented by Tom Mitchell. This will be followed by: Remember the Ladies: An Afternoon with