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Tri-County Community Center Fundraising Raffle
July 1-September 12, 2009
County-Wide

Major fundraiser for roof repairs, selling raffle tickets for a vehicle and other prizes.

Pave the Way Brick Campaign
July 6, 2009 - December 30, 2009
Janesville Community Day Care Center, 3103 Ruger Ave., Janesville

Selling bricks for $40 to be displayed around the new sign, 40th anniversary celebration.


HospiceCare Q & A Seminar: The Heart of Volunteering
July 14, 2009
6:30-8 p.m.
HospiceCare Inc., 3001 W. Memorial Dr., Janesville

Volunteering opportunities at HospiceCare include working with patients, helping with special events, providing assistance with office work andmore. Learn how you can help and why volunteers are so valuable at HospiceCare's next question-and-answer seminar, "The Heart of Volunteering." This seminar is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is requested; please call Lisa Brown, HospiceCare public affairs, at (608) 755-1871.

Golf For Kids
July 16, 2009
Elkhorn

Golf tournament sponsored by Big Brothers Big Sisters.
 
Shaken Baby Syndrome Workshop
Training for Parents and Caregivers of Young Children
July 16, 2009
6:30-8 p.m.
Therapeutic Learning Center, 2020 E. Milwaukee St., Ste. 6, Janesville

Learn important information regarding Shaken Baby Syndrome at this free workshop. Call 314-9006 to register. Childcare will be provided for those who pre-register at least 24 hours in advance. This training meets the new requirements of the Prevent Violence Against Children Act. Continuing Education credits available. Sponsored by the Exchange Family Resource Center.
 
Horseshoe Tournament
July 18, 2009
Race Track Park, Edgerton
Horseshoe tournament held during Tobacco Heritage Days
 
S.M.I.L.E.S. Benefit Horse Show
July 18-19, 2009
Elkhorn
Open horse show.
 
Art Appreciation 101 for Young Children
July 23, 2009
6:30-8 p.m.
Evansville High School Media Room, 640 S. Fifth St., Evansville

Believe it or not, even infants can begin to appreciate art. Exchange Family Resource Center and University of Wisconsin Extension invite you to Art Appreciation 101 for Young Children. Learn how to introduce art appreciation and talk with children of all ages about art made by them and others. Try creative ways to react to art. Part of the Penn State University's Better Kid Care Series. Please call the Exchange Family Resource Center at 314-9006 to register for this free workshop. Childcare will be provided for those who pre-register at least 24 hours in advance. Continuing education certificates will be available.
 
Alzheimer's Support Center of Rock County Twilight Run 2009 (5K) and Family Fun Walk (1 mile)
July 29, 2009, 6:00 p.m. Registration
Monterey Park, Janesville
 
For more information, contact the Alzheimer's Support Center at (608) 314-8500 or visit their website at www.alzheimerssupportcenter.org.

Seventh Annual KANDU WINNERS Golf Outing & Dinner (details TBD)
August 6, 2009

Enjoy an afternoon of golf and a delicious Best Events dinner at our annual golf fundraising event.

HospiceCare Q & A: "Words That Comfort"
August 11, 2009
6:30 - 8 p.m.
HospiceCare Inc.,

Learn the comforting and supportive things you can say to those who are grieving and avoid the words that hurt at this free seminar. Pre-registration is requested. Please call Lisa Brown, HospiceCare public affairs, at (608) 755-1871.

Golf For Kids
August 20, 2009
Fort Atkinson

Golf tournament sponsored by Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Sporting Clays, Auction
August 22, 2009
Janesville, Ray Gehrigs

Benefit for Boy Scouts of America - Glacier's Edge Council.

S.M.I.L.E.S. 25th Anniversary Celebration
August 29, 2009
S.M.I.L.E.S., Darien

Music, food and games to celebrate 25 years of S.M.I.L.E.S.

Bert Blain Heart Walk
August 30, 2009
Palmer Park

Monster Machines in Motion
Dan Silha Quarry
September 1, 2009

Fundraiser for the Exchange Family Resource Center sponsored by the Exchange Family Resource Center board. For more information, contact Mark Robinson, (608) 757-0098.

S.M.I.L.E.S. Fair Horse Show
September 4, 2009
Elkhorn

Open horse show. Benefits S.M.I.L.E.S.

HospiceCare Inc. 14th Annual Golf Open
September 8, 2009
Hawks Landing Golf Club, Verona

The Annual Golf Open is a sell-out event; filled with fun, camaraderie, great food and networking.

The Literacy Connection Raffle Drawing Party
September 9, 2009
Jake's Junction Pub, Milton

Party to be held to culminate Fall Sports Raffle.

Greek Festival Cultural Cuisine Dinner
September 10, 2009
6:00-9:00 p.m.
KANDU/Best Events
Cost: $35 per person or $120 for passport to all 4 Cultural Cuisine Dinners (March 19, May 7, September 10 & November 5)

Explore Greece at this themed dinner event.

HospiceCare Inc. Butterfly Gala
September 12, 2009
Overture Center for the Arts, Madison

This year marks the return of the Butterfly Gala, an elegant evening of gourmet food, one-of-a-kind auction items and music at the Overture Center.

Prancing Carousels Auction
September 19, 2009
Grand Geneva, Lake Geneva

Auction to sell artwork. Benefits S.M.I.L.E.S.

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes/Wine, Women & Shoes Afterparty
September 25, 2009
Kutter Harley Davidson, Janesville

Men's domestic violence awareness/fundraising walk to benefit YWCA of Rock County.

Together We Serve's Fantastic Fish Fryday (details TBD)
October 2, 2009
KANDU/Best Events

A collaborative fundraiser to support persons with developmental disabilities.

Girl Scouts Fall Cookie Sales
October 2-December 4, 2009

It's cookie time! Get your favorite Girl Scout cookies and help this organization provide services to girls in our communities.

Fall Kid's Karnival
October 3, 2009
Moose Club in Janesville
Fundraiser for Janesville Community Day Care Center, children's event

Flash's Scholarship Tournament
October 3-4, 2009
Fond du Lac

Bowling tournament for college scholarship, sponsored by Epilepsy Foundation of Southern Wisconsin.

Chefs: Cookin' for a Cause
October 16, 2009
Janesville Country Club

Tasting event with live, silent auction and raffle to benefit YWCA of Rock County.

A Black Tie Affair
November 5, 2009
6:00 PM
Janesville Country Club

J.P. Cullen & Sons, Inc., cordially invite you to attend the Epilepsy Foundation Sounthern Wisconsin 2009 Gala in honor of Epilepsy Awareness Month.  Music by Lesley Byers and the Jazz Cats.  Silent Auction follows.  RSVP @ 608-755-1821 or 800-693-2287.

Norwegian Holiday Fair Cultural Cuisine Dinner
November 5, 2009
6:00-9:00 p.m.
KANDU/Best Events
Cost: $35 per person or $120 for passport to all 4 Cultural Cuisine Dinners (March 19, May 7, September 10 & November 5)

Celebrate the season at our Norwegian Holiday Fair and dinner.

Epilepsy Month Dinner
November 6, 2009

November is Epilepsy month celebration, hosted by Epilepsy Foundation of Southern Wisconsin.

The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign
November 13-December 24, 2009

Your spare change can change for the better the lives of many of your neighbors in need.

Client Worker Holiday Musical & Dinner (details TBD)
December 8, 10, & 13, 2009

Enjoy dinner and a musical performance by KANDU's client workers. It will surely get you in the holiday spirit!

Girl Scouts Nut Sales
January 9-March 1, 2010

Nuts about nuts? Purchase your favorites and benefit the Girl Scouts of Badger Council.

 


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