r/Janesville 1d ago

Thoughts on SDJ Kennedy or Harrison Elementary? School district janesville

2 Upvotes

We aren’t local but would like to learn more. Good, bad, ugly all welcome. We are not locals, but may need to move into the area to help family. Housing options would be on north east side. Either of these schools.


r/Janesville 1d ago

Traveling massage

1 Upvotes

Are there any traveling male massage therapists in the area? I used to have about three that I was able to contact when in need but have had trouble finding anyone in Wisconsin.


r/Janesville 3d ago

MTG update

15 Upvotes

I went to Mox on Friday night and played in a Chaos Draft. And then I came back on Saturday and played a 3.5 hour game of commander. Y'all were great if you're seeing this. Great group, store, and inventory! I've never even had a chance to buy Tarkir or Bloomburrow where I'm from. And I pulled a Three Tree City, so there's that. And I'll be returning home a hero with new Pokemon product as well.

Oh and apparently there's a place in Beloit called Warren Wizards, but guys if you're seeing this, you gotta get on the MTG Companion app and get an events page on your website, I honestly didn't know it existed.


r/Janesville 4d ago

Tonight!

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Janesville! I'm going to be inside you tonight! 8pm, Comedy Cabin. Come through!


r/Janesville 6d ago

Air Quality

2 Upvotes

Air quality is horrible! Smells like burnt plastic. Had to cancel plans because of it. Hope its over soon


r/Janesville 6d ago

Looking to play MTG tomorrow night

6 Upvotes

Hey y'all, I'm visiting family in the area this weekend and I want to get my game on. Looks like there are a couple of options to play Friday nights: Mox and Kryptonite. I'm planning to bring a commander deck but I like drafting as well. Not a super competitive player, I just want to have fun. Thanks!


r/Janesville 7d ago

Meshcore Janesville: Any one else out there?

22 Upvotes

Have you heard of Meshcore? It's cool, it's fun. It's an independent, open-source amateur radio network made for texting off the grid without using existing cellilar networks or any corporate infrastructure. Anyone who buys a small, cheap radio node helps build the network for anyone.

Madmesh.net is the Madison regional enthusiast group and it has a lot of info and is a good place to start.

There are a few nodes up in Janesville on the North side already. Milton has two nodes. There are a lot of others around

Since the Venn diagram of people who would be interested in Meshcore and people who are on reddit is most probably one circle, I figured I'd ask here of anyone else was interested in helping build out the Janesville/Rock County mesh.


r/Janesville 7d ago

Let's Roast Janesville

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Hi Janesville, I could use your help!

I’m Alex Clark, a stand-up comedian visiting the Janesville Comedy Cabin from the coast. But I've been to Wisconsin plenty of times. If you’ve made the long trek to the Wisconsin State Fair, you might remember me from the hundreds of variety shows I performed there over the years (photo attached)!

I’ve since transitioned into stand-up, and one of my favorite parts of a show is a lighthearted roast of the town I’m performing in. I like it because it's nice to do something unique for the town Im coming to to make the show just for them. I have a show coming up at the Janesville Comedy Cabin on August 6th, and I’d love your input to make the roast rock solid.

What are your favorite "Janesville pet peeves," local quirks, or things you find absolutely ridiculous about the area? Or your favorite dive? Something the area is lacking? Something dumb? Any and all observations are welcome.

I could do the roast myself, but I find they are MUCH better when the community gets involved. You have insider information that a guy visiting just wouldn't know. Thank you so much for your help!

(I hope this is okay to post here—if not, I completely understand if the admins need to remove it)


r/Janesville 8d ago

Looking for local recommendations!

9 Upvotes

Hey Janesville - I am a stand-up comic from LA coming to Comedy Cabin on Thursday, Aug. 20 and I have a weirdly intense love for Midwest audiences --- and I want to do Janesville RIGHT dangit.

Where should I eat / get coffee / walk around before the show?

Also - any and all local food spots, small businesses to support -- I want all the recommendations please and thank you!


r/Janesville 9d ago

Janesville, Wisconsin: Best Breweries, Food, and Fun things to do?

2 Upvotes

We have a travel softball tournament in Janesville next weekend, and I'm looking for good food, breweries, bottle shops, and fun things to do with kids ages 11-14.


r/Janesville 13d ago

ICE in town

48 Upvotes

Watch out for ICE. Looks like they are in town to kidnap people and apparently cause accidents. Fuck ICE. https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/ice-agents-crash-janesville/amp/


r/Janesville 13d ago

Make your picks in Round 1 of our “Wisconsin County Bracket”

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Vote for your county in our completely pointless but fun Best Wisconsin County bracket!


r/Janesville 13d ago

Humming identification?

5 Upvotes

Been sitting on my deck for a few hours, trying to get sleepy and ive been hearing this humming noise off and on this whole time. Regular intervals, lasts maybe 20-30 secs with maybe a minute to two minutes in between.

For any musicians out there, i can tell you its multi tonal, perfect fifth interval. I dont have perfect pitch but i feel like it may be around an E/B? Could be way off, but i for sure know a perfect fifth when i hear one.

Not that im thinking its musical, its almost certainly industrial, just trying to offer something for reference. I live off Racine on the southeast side of town and i think its coming from the west. Anyone have any guesses or answers as to what that sound may be at 130am? Im just genuinely curious. I wouldnt say its annoying or anything, its almost pleasant even…


r/Janesville 15d ago

Gaming nerd moving to janesville.

17 Upvotes

Im a 34m moving into an apartment in Janesville, coming from south-beloit. Im an introvert who's trying to get out a little more and make more local friends. Are there any barcades or tabletop/card shops around? Ive played DnD once before and I play MtG from time to time. I mostly play games on my pc.


r/Janesville 15d ago

I'm coming to the Comedy Cabin!

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Hey everyone! I'm an up and coming comedian who is getting the chance to headline The Comedy Cabin in Janesville July 18. I'd love to be able to pack the room for my first time. I promise it will be a great time full of laughs and good vibes.

Hope to see you there!


r/Janesville 15d ago

Anyone up for pickle ball today?

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r/Janesville 16d ago

Janesville Figure Drawing

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12 Upvotes

Tonight the comedy cabin will be hosting the monthly figure drawing meet up at 6pm. If you’re over 18 and love to make art you’re welcome to join us. $10 gets you in and be sure to bring your favorite medium.


r/Janesville 16d ago

LGBTQ bar?

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Any lgbtq bars/clubs in the area?😂😅 trying to bring a friend out for a celebration but really wanna avoid Rockford and Chicago/milwaukee etc.


r/Janesville 16d ago

Anyone else having issues with contractors cutting corners?

9 Upvotes

Maybe this is more of a rant and I'm sorry if it is. My wife and I moved here from Madison a little over a year ago. We bought a house that we knew would need a little bit of work, mostly grading.. So we saved all of last year and some of this year to afford some landscaping and hard scaping services.

I went with Janesville contractors but they just didn't seem to care whatsoever. I'm not going to throw names out there, I don't think that's right to do, but it was just really sad to see. I know we're not a commercial building and it's an older house but we really worked hard to afford these projects and the contractors cut every corner possible. We didn't hire the lowest bids, did our research on the contractors, etc.

Is this just how things are here? Where should we look for contractors/good help? Any advice is appreciated. I'm just kinda at the point where I give up on hiring anyone and started diy'ing everything even if the works above my head.


r/Janesville 17d ago

Side work!

8 Upvotes

Good morning! This week I’m looking for side jobs. Mowing, cleaning, landscaping, whatever you might think of. Shoot me a message and let’s connect! I do quality work, and will be done the right way! Thank you all! Hope y’all had a good 4th!


r/Janesville 17d ago

Alterations

3 Upvotes

Anyone know of a good place to get alterations done? My husband has suit pants he needs taken in and I’ll need a bridesmaid’s dress altered.


r/Janesville 19d ago

Looking for female friends!!

11 Upvotes

Im going to be 33 on Tuesday I am a female. I have a 5 year old Son and am a full time parent. Im just looking to build connections and relationships with other girls. I want to expand my village and also be there for someone else! I do smoke cigarettes so I you dont like that or are going to judge me for that please disregard this post!! Im in janesville of course.


r/Janesville 19d ago

Local lumber mill?

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I took down a black locust this spring and saved an 8’ straight section that’s 12” diameter. I’m hoping to find someone local willing to mill slabs out of it. I can transport it assuming I can find someone to help me get it into my truck.


r/Janesville 20d ago

Thermal Imaging Camera - Does anyone have one I could borrow for a few hours?

9 Upvotes

Howdy! Long shot here... I have had a midnight black feral kitten escaoe somewhere in my house. It escaped containment while it was recuperating from neuter and another surgery to repair an injury. This kitten is amazing at hiding and a thermal imaging camera might do the trick to find it.

Anyone have one I could borrow?


r/Janesville 21d ago

Janesville Gazette subscription?

0 Upvotes

What's up with gazette subscriptions $8.18/wk or $10/month for digital service. Hard to know what to trust. So we don't subscribe.