Ongoing Events

The RCHS Parker Pen Exhibit at 426 N. Jackson Street in Janesville is open daily from 9 am to 4 pm. For much of its 100-year history, the Parker Pen Company was synonymous with Janesville. Earlier this month, the RCHS celebrated the grand opening of its Parker Pen Room, a long-term exhibit devoted to the international company. Items on display include hundreds of pens, Parker clocks, advertisements, historic photos and awards and books about the company's products. 608-756-4509 or 800-577-1859. www.rchs.us

Something Borrowed - Wedding Gowns of Rock County Exhibit at the Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center, 426 N. Jackson Street in Janesville is open daily from 9 am to 4 pm.  Visit this beautiful exhibit of historic wedding gowns!  Exhibit is available through September, 2010.

For more information visit: http://www.rchs.us 608-756-4509.

Comedy Night, at the Janesville Armory. This event is held every Thursday evening. Doors open at 6 pm, show begins at 7:30 pm. $10 cover charge. 608-741-7400 www.janesvillearmory.com

May through October; Janesville Farmers Market; 100-200 Blocks of Main Street, Janesville, Saturdays,  8 am to 1 pm, Fresh flowers, vegetables, fruits, bakery and meat from local vendors. Event runs on Saturdays, May through October.
608-758-9359

June 1 to September 30; Lincoln Tallman House Tours; Lincoln Tallman House 9 am to 3 pm $8/Adults; $7.50/Seniors; $4/Children.
Tour this beautiful Victorian Italianate where President Lincoln was once a guest.
608-756-4509
www.rchs.us

American Cancer Society Janesville Run/Walk Committee Meetings; Meets first Thursday of each month through May.  8 am at Mocha Moments.  Open to anyone interested in assisting with the annual event in Janesville.  Contact Adam Layne 608-662-7547.

Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Shows - Sundays and Wednesdays May 30th through September 6th at Traxler Park.  Shows begin at 7 pm in June and July; 6:30 pm in August and September. Free Admission; Donations Welcome.  The Aqua Jays perform many exciting feats, including their signature 5 high pyramid, barefoot skiers, jump team, ballet line, doubles acts, swivel skiers, etc.  You'll enjoy watching this nationally recognized water ski show team perform their acrobatic stunts week after week as they build their tournament performances.  Always a spectacular show, all on the beautiful Rock River.  Stadium bleacher seating.