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Community

CommuniTree Competition & Show—8 a.m.-9 p.m., Pontiac Convention Center, 2809 N. Pontiac Drive, Janesville. Vote on the best decorated tree. For more information, visit “CommuniTree Competition & Show” on Facebook.

Used book sale—9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Hedberg Public Library, 316 S. Main St., Janesville. Proceeds support library programs and services. Sponsored by Friends of Hedberg Public Library. For more information, visit hedberg .

Butchers Model Car Club meeting—10 a.m.-2 p.m., Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. Modelers of all ages, skill levels and interests invited. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to pass, non-alcoholic drinks, completed and/or primered projects for display and a project to work on.

Teddy bear toss—7:05 p.m., Janesville Ice Arena, 821 Beloit Ave., Janesville. Fans are encouraged to bring teddy bears to throw onto the ice at the Janesville Jets hockey game. Toys will be donated to the Salvation Army’s Toys for Tots program.

Exhibits

“Portraits in Pencil” and “Bookends” exhibits—9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hedberg Public Library, 316 S. Main St., Janesville. Featuring artists Mary Wollner, Linda Kerr and Helene Ramsdell. For more information, visit .

“Hats and Shoes: A Universal Journey”—10 a.m.-3 p.m., Raven’s Wish Gallery, 101 W. Milwaukee St., Janesville. Featuring Dava Dahlgran and Gail Pratt. For more information, call 608-757-2622 or visit .

Dr. John Spates photography gallery—10 a.m.-3 p.m., Beloit Art Center, 520 E. Grand Ave., Beloit. For more information, visit .

Holiday exhibit—10 a.m.-5 p.m., Gallery 223, 223 Broad St., Lake Geneva. Showcases works by local artists. For more information, visit genevalake .

Gail Pratt & Dava Dahlgran—10 a.m.-3 p.m., Raven’s Wish Gallery, 101 W. Milwaukee St., Janesville. For more information, visit .

Featured Artist: Nikki Marsicano—1:30-5 p.m., Gallery 223, 223 Broad St., Lake Geneva. Artist specializing in ink and acrylic paint on wood panels. For more information, visit genevalakeartsfoundation .org.

Food And Drink

Breakfast with Santa—8 a.m.-noon, The Armory, 10 S. High St., Janesville. All proceeds and donations fund additional children’s theater programming. For more information, visit . Cost: $10.

Cookie walk—8 a.m., Milton United Methodist Church, 241 Northside Drive, Milton. Sale will last until all items are sold. Includes cookies, stocking stuffers, candy and handcrafted items. For more information, visit .

Cookie walk—8:30 a.m., Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 2130 Mount Zion Ave., Janesville. Sponsored by Mount Zion United Methodist Women.

Cookie walk and Christmas cookie sale—9 a.m., New Horizon United Methodist Church, 1726 S. Murphy Road, Orfordville. For more information, call 608-876-6256. Cost: $7 per pound.

Holiday nut sale—9 a.m.-1 p.m., Aram Public Library, 404 E. Walworth Ave., Delavan. Friends of Aram Public Library will sell half-pound packages of praline pecans while supplies last. Proceeds benefit the library. For more information, call 262-728-3111 or email friends@aramlibrary.org. Cost: $6 per package.

Cookie decorating—10-11:30 a.m., Karen’s Souper Deli, 1 Parker Place, Suite 325, Janesville. Hosted by Janesville Mobilizing 4 Change. Tickets available at the deli, or online at and the JM4C Facebook page. For more information, call 608-774-4194 or 608-741-2105.

Health

“Introduction H2O Circuits” class—9 a.m., Swift Haven Swimming Pool, 124 N. Henry St., Edgerton. Perform various water exercises. Registration required. Call 608-884-1609 or visit . Cost: $5.

Holiday

Carriage House Christmas—10 a.m.-1 p.m., Carriage House, Rock County Historical Society campus, 450 N. Jackson St., Janesville. Santa will read children stories, and the Craig High School a cappella choir will sing carols. Reservations required. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 608-756-4509 or visit -house-christmas.

Christmas tree lighting and holiday party—10 a.m.-7 p.m., town of Beloit fire station No. 1, 2445 S. Afton Road, Beloit. Includes pictures with Santa, movie screening and food. For more information, visit “Town of Beloit” on Facebook.

Old World Christmas—10 a.m.-4 p.m., Old World Wisconsin, W372 S9727 Highway 67, Eagle. See how the holidays were celebrated in the 1800s and sample traditional treats. For more information, call 262-594-6301, email oww@wisconsinhistory.org or visit . Cost: $12 for adults, $9 for children.

Holiday open house—10 a.m.-2 p.m., Oak Hill chapel, 1725 N. Washington St., Janesville. Live music and refreshments available. For more information, call 920-382-1807.

Holiday tours—10 a.m.-noon, Lincoln-Tallman Restorations, 440 N. Jackson St., Janesville. For more information or to buy tickets, call 608-756-4509 or visit . Cost: $6-$10.

Visit with Santa Claus—10-11:30 a.m., Aram Public Library, 404 E. Walworth Ave., Delavan. Crafts and snacks provided. Sponsored by Friends of Aram Public Library. For more information, call 262-728-3111.

Photos with Santa open house—10 a.m.-noon, Centra Family Chiropractic, 1001 N. Highway 14, Janesville. Snacks and photos provided. For more information or to RSVP, visit “Photos With Santa Open House” on Facebook.

Holiday music recital—2-4 p.m., Basics Cooperative Natural Foods Store, 1711 Lodge Drive, Janesville. Local students perform holiday numbers. Refreshments available for purchase. For more information, visit .

Holiday Light Show—4:30-8:30 p.m., Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville. For more information, visit rotarybotanical . Cost: $5.

Striegel light show—4:30-11 p.m., 3767 Stone Ridge Drive, Janesville. Light show synchronized to music. Donations benefit the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin.

Victorian holiday open house—5-8 p.m., 103 N. Chatham St., Janesville. Tour historic home decorated for the holidays. Proceeds benefit Friends of Noah-WI. Cost: Cash donation.

Miscellaneous

Winter wear drop-off and collection—9 a.m.-5 p.m., Visit Beloit, 25 Eclipse Center, No. 1, Beloit. Donations of coats, sweaters, hats, mittens and other clothes accepted. Part of the state Department of Tourism’s “Big Bundle Up” campaign. Drop-off also available at Beloit Travel Wisconsin Welcome Center at rest area 22.

Music

“Tinsel & Twang: A Merry-Cana Christmas”— 7:30 p.m., Janesville Performing Arts Center, 408 S. Main St., Janesville. Featuring Tom Waselchuk, Jami Lampkins and The Dang-Its. For more information, visit janesville . Cost: $25 adults, $15 students.

Recreation

Public skate— Noon-1:30 p.m., Janesville Ice Arena, 821 Beloit Ave., Janesville. For more information, call 608-755-3015. Cost: $7 for adults, $6 for youths/seniors, $25 family rate, $2 skate rental.

Beloit Bombshells roller derby—6:30 p.m., Skatin Station, 1230 E. Inman Parkway, Beloit. Beloit Bombshells vs. Root River Rollers. For more information, visit beloit . Cost: $12.

Late-night skate— 9:45-11:15 p.m., Janesville Ice Arena, 821 Beloit Ave., Janesville. Admission: $2 for those who attend the night’s Janesville Jets game. For more information, call 608-755-3015. Cost: $4, plus free skate rental.

Senior centers

Clinton Senior Center—508 Front St., Clinton. 3:30 p.m., light tour.

Friday, Dec. 14

10 a.m.

“To the Twos!� The UW-Whitewater at Rock County chamber orchestra presents the Haydn Symphony No. 2 and the Mozart Symphony No. 2 on Nov. 12. 57 min. Repeats at 4 and 10 p.m.

11 a.m.

“Spice on Ice� The Janesville Figure Skating Club presents their holiday show at the ice arena (2006). 82 min. Repeats at 5 and 11 p.m.

12:30 p.m.

“Half Blues, Half Cool� The UW-Whitewater at Rock County jazz band presents works by Gerry Mulligan, Sammy Nestico and more on Nov. 14 at the Kirk Denmark Theatre. 52 min. Repeats at 6:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

“We Banjo 3� The award-winning band from Ireland in concert at the Janesville Performing Arts Center on Oct. 6. 84 min. Repeats at 7:30 p.m

3 p.m.

“The Gift of God� Dustin Stanke of Vessels of His Glory World Outreach presents the 2010 Christmas Special. 29 min. Repeats at 9 p.m.