The Stan Milam Show 5/13/08 Program Schedule

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

9:30 - Assembly Rep. Spencer Black discusses the budget repair bill 10 - Scot Ross from One Wisconsin Now on the Iraq War 10:30 - Tom DeWeese of the Anmerican Policy Center talsk about opposition to the North American Union 11 - Open Mic

Beloit Riverfest "IDOL" contest applications now available.

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Applications for the 2008 Riverfest Singing Idol competition are now available through May 12, 2008, at twenty participating state line Associated Bank locations as well as Suds O’Hanahan’s in Beloit.

Please note that along with their filled-out application contestants must sign a release form and also submit a $20 entry fee. All applicants will receive one general admission ticket to Riverfest 2008 valued at $13.

The top three finalists will compete live before The Beach Boys concert on the Riverfest Main Stage on Sunday, July 13th. The first place winner receives $2,008 and, new this year, an album development recording contract. Also different from last year’s event, second and third place winners will receive consolation prizes and an opportunity to record a single.

For more information, visit www.beloitriverfest.com

Register for Taylor Falligant Golf Benefit

at Edgerton Towne Country Club , Time TBA ($20 - $35)

Advance registration is now open for the Taylor Marie Falligant Memorial Scholarship Golf outing at the Edgerton Towne Country Club on Saturday, May 31st. The 4-person scramble format golf event tees off for 9 holes at 1pm. Cost is $35/per person including cart and dinner. A discount rate of $20 is available for members of the country club. There will also be a $10,000 hole in one contest, Silent auction and other events.

Registration is due by May 15th. Donations and reservation requests can be sent to:

Taylor Open
C/O Kim Falligant
335 Craig Road
Edgerton, WI 53534

For more information, call 608-208-5134.

Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Flower Sale

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

at Fairview Mall , 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Janesville Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary annual flower sale will feature a two-day public sale this year, May 14 & 15. The annual flower sale will be held at the Fairview Mall, 2100 East Milwaukee Street, at the south side of the building near Wesley Avenue. Hours of operation are 9am - 5:30 pm each day. A large variety of annuals, perennials, mums and pots will be available. Funds from the sale are used to support Salvation Army programs such as camp scholarships, daily feeding activities and equipment needs. The Salvation Army of North Rock County includes the Janesville area and the cities of Edgerton and Milton.

Register now for Freedom Fest Golf Fundraiser

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The "Freedom Fest Classic" Golf benefit will take place on Saturday, June 21, 8:00am (shotgun start) at Prairie Woods Golf Course west of Janesville on County Highway "A".

Cost is $100/golfer or $400/team with discounts available to those parties purchasing sponsorship packages.
All the proceeds go to “Freedom Fest” - the God and country celebration that New Life Assembly of God hosts each year on the Friday before the 4th of July. As part of the effort to keep this great event free, community businesses and individuals are invited to participate in or sponsor the Freedom Fest Classic! To register or for more information, call Todd at 608-756-4175 or email popetodd@nlag.net;
The registration deadline is June 19, 2008.

Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Flower Sale

Thursday, May 15, 2008

at Fairview Mall , 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Janesville Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary annual flower sale will feature a two-day public sale this year, May 14 & 15. The annual flower sale will be held at the Fairview Mall, 2100 East Milwaukee Street, at the south side of the building near Wesley Avenue. Hours of operation are 9am - 5:30 pm each day. A large variety of annuals, perennials, mums and pots will be available. Funds from the sale are used to support Salvation Army programs such as camp scholarships, daily feeding activities and equipment needs. The Salvation Army of North Rock County includes the Janesville area and the cities of Edgerton and Milton.

AAWSVH Blues Concert and Fundraiser

Thursday, May 15, 2008

at Pontiac Convention Center , 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. ($20 - $25)

The Alumni Association of the Wisconsin School for the Visually Handicapped is hosting a Blues Concert, featuring Bryan Lee and The Blues Power Band on May 15th, 2008. The concert is a fund raiser,and will be held at the Pontiac Convention Center in Janesville. Doors open at 6pm concert begins at 7pm. There will be a silent auction. Advanced tickets $20, at the door $25. For tickets call Rod at 608-290-1379 or Kay at 608-436-2610.

Stitch 'n Bitch

at Mocha Moment , 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The focus of the groups is knitting but needle-crafty people of all ages and genders with different levels of expertise are always welcome. Free knitting or crochet lessons, as well as troubleshooting stitching problems, is also available. For more information about SnB, visit http://www.mochamoment.com/meetingplace.htm, http://stitchingcreationsandcommunity.blogspot.com, call 608-752-9248, or e-mail proartist@aol.com.

Janesville Firefighter's retail fund raiser

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Janesville’s Resale, Antique, & Consignment Shops are hosting a tour of downtown Janesville shops to raise funds for the Janesville Firefighters Charities. Anyone can participate by picking up an entry form at any of the participating shops between April 18th and May 18th. Once they’ve visited the shops on the tour, completed entries can be turned in at their final shop for the grand prize drawing.


For every completed entry JRACS will donate $1 to the Janesville Firefighters Charities. Buckets will also be available in each participating location for additional individual donations.

Prizes for the drawing will include a $300 resale shopping spree, a night on the town including gift certificates for the Janesville Performing Arts Center and dinner at The Metropolitan, and more. Full details will be available in each of the participating stores and on the web at www.jracs.com. Please see the attached list of participating stores.

Stores participating in the tour include:

Antiques Mall of Janesville 770 S. Main St.

Back in Time, LLC 21 W Milwaukee Ste103

Bearly Used 4342 Milton Ave

Circle of Friends 220 & 222 W. Milwaukee

Dana’s Den 309 & 311 W. Milwaukee

Home Again 215 W. Milwaukee

House of Treasure, LLC 500 W. Milwaukee

Perfectly Plus Women’s Consignment 119 N. Main St.

Repeat Retreat 1056 Matheson St

TreasureTrove Consignments, LLC 121 W. Milwaukee

Whatnots & Finer Things 56 S. Main St

• Donation buckets will be available in these locations: Carousel Consignments 31 S. Main St.

Milwaukee Street Used Books 218 W. Milwaukee

Promenade Fashionable Consignments 203 E. Milwaukee

TakeCare Health Tour

Friday, May 16, 2008

Walgreens on 601 W. Milwaukee St., Janesville, WI 53548 , 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Free)

The Take Care Health Tour is offering six free health screenings, including blood pressure, cholesterol, bone density, glucose, waist circumference and body mass index. These free screenings are valued at more than $115 and no appointment is necessary. Many diseases can be detected through screenings long before any symptoms are noticed, making awareness the key to remaining healthy. Please call 866-484-TOUR.

Writing about your life experiences

at Janesville Senior Center , 1:30 p.m. (Free)

A class on writing about your life experiences is taught by Alice Hessenauer each Friday at 1:30PM. The text book required for the class was written by Ruby Walton and can be purchased for $10 at the Senior Center office. There is no charge for the class. New persons are welcome any time and should call the office to register for the class.

Janesville Firefighter's retail fund raiser

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Janesville’s Resale, Antique, & Consignment Shops are hosting a tour of downtown Janesville shops to raise funds for the Janesville Firefighters Charities. Anyone can participate by picking up an entry form at any of the participating shops between April 18th and May 18th. Once they’ve visited the shops on the tour, completed entries can be turned in at their final shop for the grand prize drawing.


For every completed entry JRACS will donate $1 to the Janesville Firefighters Charities. Buckets will also be available in each participating location for additional individual donations.

Prizes for the drawing will include a $300 resale shopping spree, a night on the town including gift certificates for the Janesville Performing Arts Center and dinner at The Metropolitan, and more. Full details will be available in each of the participating stores and on the web at www.jracs.com. Please see the attached list of participating stores.

Stores participating in the tour include:

Antiques Mall of Janesville 770 S. Main St.

Back in Time, LLC 21 W Milwaukee Ste103

Bearly Used 4342 Milton Ave

Circle of Friends 220 & 222 W. Milwaukee

Dana’s Den 309 & 311 W. Milwaukee

Home Again 215 W. Milwaukee

House of Treasure, LLC 500 W. Milwaukee

Perfectly Plus Women’s Consignment 119 N. Main St.

Repeat Retreat 1056 Matheson St

TreasureTrove Consignments, LLC 121 W. Milwaukee

Whatnots & Finer Things 56 S. Main St

• Donation buckets will be available in these locations: Carousel Consignments 31 S. Main St.

Milwaukee Street Used Books 218 W. Milwaukee

Promenade Fashionable Consignments 203 E. Milwaukee

Syttende Mai

Friday, May 16, 2008

Downton Stoughton , Time TBA ($5)

Celebrate a Stoughton tradition. Wisconsin State Rosemaling exhibit, Quilt Show, a run/walk, musical performances, Norwegian dancers, youth parade, arts & crafts fair, and a large Norwegian parade. Call 608-873-7912.

2008 Stroll for Epilepsy

Saturday, May 17, 2008

at Palmer Park , 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Free)

The 16th annual Stroll for Epilepsy is being held at the East Pavillion in Palmer Park, Janesville, WI on Saturday, May 17. Registeration is from 9AM to 10AM. This years event will include a 4 mile stroll on the beautiful Ice Age trail with a lunch served afterwards. There will also be a silent auction going on from 9AM to 1PM. Walkers are encouraged to raise funds to support the Epilepsy Foundation of Southern Wisconsin programs and services to residents in the 10 southern counties of Wisconsin. To obtain more information contact: Epilepsy Foundation Southern Wisconsin 205 N Main St Ste 106 Janesville, WI 53545 Phone: 608-755-1821 or 800-693-2287 E-Mail: efsw@choiceonemail.com

Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk

Saturday, May 17, 2008

at Twining Park , 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Free)

Walk to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis Research. Many raffles and gifts to bid on at the event if you are not a walker. Great Magic show starring CY the magician (Freeport). Interested in getting a team together to walk or to make a donation please call Rena and Eric Welty 608-325-7192 Or contact the CFF Organization at 608-298-9902

Janesville Renaissance Faire

Saturday, May 17, 2008

at Traxler Park Warming House , 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ($7)

Janesville Renaissance Faire Inc. is excited to announce our third annual Renaissance Faire, held at Traxler Park in Janesville, WI on May 17 & 18, 2008.

Bring your family and enjoy interacting with the many world class performers, shopping the exotic vendors, and enjoying the finest in food and drink. Our Children’s Area is filled with great free activities! We have period games to play, lots of arts and crafts, and performers specifically geared for children.

Come and enjoy musical performances by nationally renowned Bounding Main, magic and juggling by Geoff Marsh, and musical comedy by the two Merry Men Heath Denikas and Greg Larsen.

See flights of fancy while watching the falconer from Take Flight! Wildlife Education. Rub shoulders with her majesties noble court, wear armor with the military, wield a sword and frolic with the peasants during this exciting two day trip into an olde world experience. Lost watch arts come to life during demonstrations at the forge, chainmail booth, and glassblower.

All proceeds from the event go for education and the continuation of the faire. View our Renaissance website for more information at www.jvlfaire.gsmbristol.org.

For more information about this event, please feel free to contact Venesa Draves at jvlfaire@gsmbristol.org or at 608-322-8813.

TakeCare Health Tour

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Walgreens on 1740 Center Ave., Janesville, WI 53546 , 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Free)

The Take Care Health Tour is offering six free health screenings, including blood pressure, cholesterol, bone density, glucose, waist circumference and body mass index. These free screenings are valued at more than $115 and no appointment is necessary. Many diseases can be detected through screenings long before any symptoms are noticed, making awareness the key to remaining healthy. For more information call 866-484-TOUR.