Events for June 7-13, 2015

Gazette staff

May 15, 2015

Sunday, June 7

Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, June 7, Rotary Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville. Call 608-752-3885. Nature Nooks, similar to Little Library structures, were painted and embellished by local artists and will be showcased in the botanical gardens June 1 through Sept. 1 before being auctioned off Sept. 13.

Rock County Farmers Market from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, June 7, Nature's Touch Garden Center, 5013 W. Highway 11, Janesville. Runs Sundays, May 17 through Oct. 25. Features fresh produce, meat vendors, flowers, baked goods, crafts and more.

Model A Day from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, June 7, Sharon. The spirit of the 1920s and '30s is brought to life as Model As line Sharon's main street. People dressed as gangsters and flappers promenade in front of the well-preserved facades of local businesses.

"Caches & Curios" exhibit from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 7, Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center, 426 N. Jackson St., Janesville. Call 608-756-4509. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $2 for children ages 6-17, free to society members, veterans and Tallman House tour guests. For more information, call 608-756-4509.

Brodhead Historical Depot Museum from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 1108 1st Center Ave., Brodhead.. Open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Visit brodheadhistory.org.

Rock Aqua Jays water ski shows at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7, Traxler Park, 600 N. Main St., Janesville. Call 608-754-9849. Performances feature human pyramids, barefoot skiers, acrobatics, a ballet line, swivel line and doubles. They are free and open to the public. Donations are welcome, and concessions are available.

"Edge of the Rock" Plein Air Painting Event on Sunday, June 7, Throughout Beloit. Runs Wednesday, June 3, through Friday, June 12. Artists set up along the Rock River and paint local sights. Completed works will be displayed and sold at Hendricks Center for the Arts. Call 608-362-0964 or visit friendsofriverfront.com.

Lake Fest on Sunday, June 7, Community Park, 1220 South Shore Drive, Delavan. Features live music, free fishing for kids, refreshments and activities.

Wisconsin Walking Horse Show on Sunday, June 7, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. Call 262-723-3228. For more information, call 262-723-3228 or visit walworthcountyfair.com.

Monday, June 8

Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday, June 8, Rotary Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville. Call 608-752-3885. Nature Nooks, similar to Little Library structures, were painted and embellished by local artists and will be showcased in the botanical gardens June 1 through Sept. 1 before being auctioned off Sept. 13.

"Caches & Curios" exhibit from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, June 8, Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center, 426 N. Jackson St., Janesville. Call 608-756-4509. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $2 for children ages 6-17, free to society members, veterans and Tallman House tour guests. For more information, call 608-756-4509.

Beginning Genealogy class at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 8, Eager Free Public Library, 39 W. Main St., Evansville. Call 608-882-2260. Led by Jennifer Ehle. Registration is required. Call 608-882-2260.

Yoga from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Monday, June 8, UW-Rock County, 2909 Kellogg Ave., Janesville. Call 608-758-6565. Offered Mondays from June 8 to Aug. 10. Call 608-758-6565, ext. 360, for more information.

Dancing At Harry's Place from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday, June 8, Harry C. Moore Pavilion, Riverside Park, 1240 Riverside Drive, Beloit. Free dance lessons from 7 to 8 p.m. with open dance from 8 to 9 p.m. Call 608-362-0964 or visit friendsofriverfront.com. Offered Mondays from June through August.

"Edge of the Rock" Plein Air Painting Event on Monday, June 8, Throughout Beloit. Runs Wednesday, June 3, through Friday, June 12. Artists set up along the Rock River and paint local sights. Completed works will be displayed and sold at Hendricks Center for the Arts. Call 608-362-0964 or visit friendsofriverfront.com.

Tuesday, June 9

Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, Rotary Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville. Call 608-752-3885. Nature Nooks, similar to Little Library structures, were painted and embellished by local artists and will be showcased in the botanical gardens June 1 through Sept. 1 before being auctioned off Sept. 13.

"Caches & Curios" exhibit from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center, 426 N. Jackson St., Janesville. Call 608-756-4509. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $2 for children ages 6-17, free to society members, veterans and Tallman House tour guests. For more information, call 608-756-4509.

Bike Night and Live Music Under the Stars from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, Kutter Harley-Davidson, 3223 N. Pontiac Drive, Janesville. Call 608-757-0880. Held every Tuesday in June, July and August, rain or shine. All wheels are welcome. Features food, live music and beer garden, with proceeds benefiting that week's nonprofit organization.

"Edge of the Rock" Plein Air Painting Event on Tuesday, June 9, Throughout Beloit. Runs Wednesday, June 3, through Friday, June 12. Artists set up along the Rock River and paint local sights. Completed works will be displayed and sold at Hendricks Center for the Arts. Call 608-362-0964 or visit friendsofriverfront.com.

Wednesday, June 10

Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, Rotary Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville. Call 608-752-3885. Nature Nooks, similar to Little Library structures, were painted and embellished by local artists and will be showcased in the botanical gardens June 1 through Sept. 1 before being auctioned off Sept. 13.

"Caches & Curios" exhibit from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center, 426 N. Jackson St., Janesville. Call 608-756-4509. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $2 for children ages 6-17, free to society members, veterans and Tallman House tour guests. For more information, call 608-756-4509.

Brodhead Historical Depot Museum from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 1108 1st Center Ave., Brodhead.. Open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Visit brodheadhistory.org.

Porkfest at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1301 Craig Ave., Janesville. Call 608-755-1470. Food, live music and classic car show. Cost: $9.00-$10.00.

Rock Aqua Jays water ski shows at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, Traxler Park, 600 N. Main St., Janesville. Call 608-754-9849. Performances feature human pyramids, barefoot skiers, acrobatics, a ballet line, swivel line and doubles. They are free and open to the public. Donations are welcome, and concessions are available.

"Edge of the Rock" Plein Air Painting Event on Wednesday, June 10, Throughout Beloit. Runs Wednesday, June 3, through Friday, June 12. Artists set up along the Rock River and paint local sights. Completed works will be displayed and sold at Hendricks Center for the Arts. Call 608-362-0964 or visit friendsofriverfront.com.

Thursday, June 11

Lake Geneva Farmers Market from 8 a.m.-noon Thursday, June 11, Horticultural Hall, 330 Broad St., Lake Geneva. Call 262-325-4753. Runs every Thursday from May 14 through Oct. 29. For more information, call 262-745-9341 or visit horticulturalhall.com.

Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, June 11, Rotary Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville. Call 608-752-3885. Nature Nooks, similar to Little Library structures, were painted and embellished by local artists and will be showcased in the botanical gardens June 1 through Sept. 1 before being auctioned off Sept. 13.

"Caches & Curios" exhibit from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, June 11, Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center, 426 N. Jackson St., Janesville. Call 608-756-4509. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $2 for children ages 6-17, free to society members, veterans and Tallman House tour guests. For more information, call 608-756-4509.

Delavan Fresh Market from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, June 11, Tower Park, 100 block of Walworth Ave., Delavan. Farmers market offers veggies, fruits, breads, cheeses, flowers, soaps, eggs and other items.

Concerts in the Park from 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, June 11, North Goodrich Park, Madison Avenue and Janesville Street, Milton. Free community concerts sponsored by The Gathering Place. Brats and hamburgers will be for sale. Lineup includes Screw City Swingers on June 11, Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones on July 9 and Main Street Big Band on Aug. 13.

Rosemaling demonstration from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11, Edgerton Books and Art, 4 W. Fulton St., Edgerton. Mary Knoflicek grew up in Stoughton and has studied rosemaling, a type of Norwegian decorative painting, for 25 years. Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Edgerton Alumni Foundation. Call 608-501-7601.

Christian Life Church concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 11, Phoenix Park band shell, 111 E. Wisconsin St., Delavan. Christian music.

Smarty Party: Trivia from 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, June 11, Bushel & Peck's, 328 State St., Beloit. Three rounds of four questions each and a bonus round. Offered every Thursday

"Edge of the Rock" Plein Air Painting Event on Thursday, June 11, Throughout Beloit. Runs Wednesday, June 3, through Friday, June 12. Artists set up along the Rock River and paint local sights. Completed works will be displayed and sold at Hendricks Center for the Arts. Call 608-362-0964 or visit friendsofriverfront.com.

Friday, June 12

Elkhorn citywide rummage sale from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, June 12, Elkhorn.

Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, June 12, Rotary Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville. Call 608-752-3885. Nature Nooks, similar to Little Library structures, were painted and embellished by local artists and will be showcased in the botanical gardens June 1 through Sept. 1 before being auctioned off Sept. 13.

"Caches & Curios" exhibit from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, June 12, Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center, 426 N. Jackson St., Janesville. Call 608-756-4509. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $2 for children ages 6-17, free to society members, veterans and Tallman House tour guests. For more information, call 608-756-4509.

East Troy Farmers Market from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday, June 12, East Troy Village Square. Runs each Friday from May 22 to Oct. 2.

Elkhorn Holton Band summer concert series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 12, Sunset Park, 320 Devendorf St., Elkhorn. Free concert every Friday from June 12 to July 17.

"Edge of the Rock" Plein Air Painting Event on Friday, June 12, Throughout Beloit. Runs Wednesday, June 3, through Friday, June 12. Artists set up along the Rock River and paint local sights. Completed works will be displayed and sold at Hendricks Center for the Arts. Call 608-362-0964 or visit friendsofriverfront.com.

Movies in the Park on Friday, June 12, Phoenix Park band shell, 111 E. Wisconsin St., Delavan. "Big Hero 6" will be shown at dusk.

Saturday, June 13

Rock Roll n Run Triathlon at 7 a.m. Saturday, June 13, Traxler Park, 600 N. Main St., Janesville. Call 608-754-9849. The sixth annual triathlon features a 1/2-mile swim in the Rock River, a 14-mile bike ride on rolling country roads and a 5K run through downtown Janesville and the historic courthouse district. For more information, call Bruce Thoms at 608-754-2286. Cost: $55.00-$130.00.

Whitewater Farmers Market from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Winchester True Value Hardware parking lot, 1415 W. Main St., Whitewater. Market runs every Saturday through Nov. 21.

Janesville Farmers Market from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 13, West Wall Street between North River and North Jackson streets, downtown Janesville. Featuring fresh produce, apples, berries, meats, eggs, honey, baked goods, plants, soaps, hand cream, herbs and weekly entertainment.

Elkhorn Farmers Market from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Veterans Park, 100 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn. Runs every Saturday from June 6 to Oct. 10.

Beloit Farmers Market from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 13, State and Grand streets, downtown Beloit. Call 608-365-0150.. Runs every Saturday through Oct. 31.

Orfordville Farmers Market from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 303 E. Beloit St., Orfordville. Runs Saturdays through Oct. 3. Call 608-921-7410 or visit facebook.com/orfordvillefarmersmarket.

Elkhorn citywide rummage sale from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Elkhorn.

Lombardi Walk to Tackle Cancer, Walworth County from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 13, Edgewater Park, Williams Bay. This 5K walk helps raise money for the Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center, Elkhorn. Features activities for kids, food, live entertainment, and information on cancer prevention and treatment. Cost: Free, but donations encouraged. For more information, call 262-741-2661.

Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Rotary Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville. Call 608-752-3885. Nature Nooks, similar to Little Library structures, were painted and embellished by local artists and will be showcased in the botanical gardens June 1 through Sept. 1 before being auctioned off Sept. 13.

Evansville Farmers Market from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Creekside Place, 102 Maple St., Evansville. Call 608-882-0407. Call (608) 728-8208.

Edgerton Farmers Market from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Central Park, 310 N. Main St., Edgerton. Offers produce, organic lotions, fresh plants, honey products, woodcarvings and woodcarving demonstrations. Call 608-212-8303 or visit Edgerton Community Farmers Market on Facebook. Runs every Saturday through Oct. 31.

Arts and crafts fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Village Square, East Troy. Hosted by the Woman's Club of East Troy. Fresh, homemade bakery, barbecue and hot dog plates, arts and crafts vendors.

Brodhead Optimists Fishing Derby from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Pond on 23rd Street, Brodhead. Event is for ages 12 and younger. Prizes will be awarded each hour for the largest and the smallest fish caught. Bait will be provided, but participants need to bring their own fishing poles and be accompanied by adults. Food will be available for sale.

Wings of Hope Walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 13, Putnam Park, 1106 Fourth St., Brodhead. This is a benefit for Family Promise of Green County. Walk begins at 10 a.m. and also includes an auction and raffle, face painting, children's activities and lunch. A donation is suggested for lunch. For information, visit Inspired By Adelyne on Facebook.

"Caches & Curios" exhibit from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center, 426 N. Jackson St., Janesville. Call 608-756-4509. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $2 for children ages 6-17, free to society members, veterans and Tallman House tour guests. For more information, call 608-756-4509.

Lake Geneva Paint-In from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 13, downtown Lake Geneva. Participants demonstrate their art and sell their own original art, prints and cards. For more information, call 262-203-5264 or visit genevalakeartsfoundation.org.

Brodhead Historical Depot Museum from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 1108 1st Center Ave., Brodhead.. Open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Visit brodheadhistory.org.

Prestigio at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Phoenix Park band shell, 111 E. Wisconsin St., Delavan. Features Tejano music.

Rock County Conservationists hike from 9 p.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Rockport Park, 2801 Rockport Road, Janesville. Rock County Conservationists will lead a night hike at Rockport Park. It is the peak time of year to see bats, fireflies and glow worms and smell the night-blooming wildflowers. Meet in the parking lot near the Rockport Park Pool.

Citywide rummage sales on Saturday, June 13, throughout Brodhead. List of sites available at Piggly Wiggly or Pinnow Pharmacy.