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Woodman’s Center’s Website is Live, Your Support Has Brought Us Here
The Woodman’s Center in Janesville is almost here. Explore the new website and get ready for the Sept. 2025 grand opening with Friends of Woodman’s Center.

Friends of the Woodman's Center
Aug 72 min read
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Santa's Special Delivery: A Wish List for Rock County's Woodman's Center
Read our a heartfelt letter to Santa seeking transformation for Rock County. Help our dream for a vibrant, revitalized Woodman's Center.

Friends of Woodman's Center
Dec 21, 20233 min read
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What's on the Menu for Rock County Families? Five Courses of Woodman's Center Delight
Discover the perfect addition to your holiday table with our exclusive Friends of the Woodman's Center's menu.

Friends of Woodman's Center
Dec 15, 20233 min read
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Your Exclusive Look: Janesville's Woodman's Center in the Making
Get a first look at Janesville's Woodman's Center. Dive into a virtual tour and see a future of community activity unfold.

Friends of Woodman's Center
Dec 9, 20232 min read
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Six Ways Youth Sports Benefit Rock County Communities
Rock County sports are a win for community well-being. Dive into six Woodman's Center benefits we can all get behind.

Friends of Woodman's Center
Nov 17, 20234 min read
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Take a Walk Inside the Woodman's Center
Take a virtual tour of the future Woodman's Sports & Convention Center. See what the project could look like and envision yourself here.

Friends of Woodman's Center
Sep 20, 20231 min read
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Community Voices Heard: Expanding Our FAQs with Your Unique Questions
Explore the 'You Ask, Friends Answer' Woodman's Sports & Convention Center campaign. We've expanded our FAQ with five new entries.

Friends of Woodman's Center
Jul 28, 20232 min read
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Who are the Friends of the Woodman's Center? Your Guide to Joining the Cause
Community partners, leaders, individual advocates and donors each contribute unique skills, resources, and time to support project goals.

Friends of Woodman's Center
Jul 18, 20233 min read
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Friends Feature: Making a Charitable Contribution to the Woodman's Center Using Appreciated Stocks
Discover how donating appreciated stocks to the Friends of Woodman's Center can be tax-efficient and beneficial for both you and the fundrai

Friends Contributor
Jun 22, 20235 min read
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Curious Minds Wanted: Get Involved in the Woodman's Center Q&A Campaign
We're back with week three of "You Ask, Friends Answer" and a fresh batch of insights gathered using your invaluable feedback.

Friends of Woodman's Center
May 17, 20232 min read
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Outreach Efforts are Fostering Community Understanding of Woodman's Center Needs
Jennifer Petruzzello, Neighborhood & Community Services Director, City of Janesville, shares her experience at the Woodman's Community Day.

Friends Contributor
May 13, 20232 min read
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1,500+ Attend Woodman's Center Community Day Event
The Friends of the Woodman's Center welcomed more than 1,500 area residents for a special event full of learning and community engagement.

Friends of Woodman's Center
Apr 8, 20233 min read
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A Redevelopment Project Today, A Transformative Win for Tomorrow
Many types of projects build and strengthen a community, and the Woodman's Center is poised to be a transformative redevelopment project.

Friends Contributor
Mar 30, 20232 min read
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Rock County Residents Invited to Attend Woodman's Center Community Day April 1 at Uptown Janesville
The Friends of the Woodman's Center is excited to host a Woodman's Center Community Day event on Saturday, April 1, at Uptown Janesville...

Friends of Woodman's Center
Mar 21, 20233 min read
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42 Uses for the Woodman's Center That You Haven't Thought About
When considering what you can do in the Woodman’s Center, the possibilities are endless. With a wide range of activities to choose from...

Friends of Woodman's Center
Feb 24, 20232 min read
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SUDA: "We must walk our talk and build the community infrastructure."
Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board recognizes Woodman's Center's potential role in positively influencing the greater...

Friends Contributor
Feb 23, 20234 min read
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A Woodman's Center Valentine's Day Poem
Supported by Rock County's youth athletes. Happy Valentine's Day, Janesville.

Friends of Woodman's Center
Feb 14, 20232 min read
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Friends of Woodman's Center Kicks off Historic Fundraising Campaign at Uptown Janesville
The Together We Can campaign is a high-level fellowship initiative supporting the Woodman's Sports and Convention Center project.

Friends of Woodman's Center
Feb 9, 20233 min read
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Blain's CEO, Jane Blain Gilbertson says Woodman’s Center Would Be a Welcomed Community Asset
Blain's CEO, Jane Blain Gilbertson says Woodman’s Center Would Be a Welcomed Community Asset

Friends Contributor
Feb 2, 20232 min read
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JP Cullen Co-President Pens Support for Woodman's Center in Letter to the Editor
Cullen's letter highlights the need to come together and create projects that benefit the Janesville community. With much thanks from the...

Friends Contributor
Jan 31, 20232 min read
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