Thursday, January 30, 2014

Waunakee Police Department February Newsletter

To view the Waunakee Police Department February Newsletter please click the link below.

Waunakee Police February Newsletter

Heartline Theatricals "Love Letters"

Waunakee Senior Center
333 South Madison Street
February 18, 2014
6:00 PM

Heartline Theatricals "Love Letters" by A.R. Gurney and directed by Lynda Sharpe. This poignant and funny two-person play centers on a 50-year friendship that begins in the second grade. Starring Leslie Esser-Reitano and Tom Hensen. "Love Letters" is as much a Valentine to the art of letter writing as it is to the value of enduring friendship.

Co-sponsored by the Waunakee Public Library and the Waunakee Senior Center. This program is free, accessible, and open to the public. Reservations are appreciated, but not required.

Village of Waunakee Agendas - Week of February 2

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:

Village Board February 3, 2014 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Parks & Recreation February 5, 2014 @ 5:45 PM  at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2014/01/village-of-waunakee-agendas-week-of.html
Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas for these meetings will be posted at a minimum of three of the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee/Westport Chamber of Commerce (100 East Main Street)
Waunakee Police Station (205 North Klein Drive)
Waunakee Utilities (322 Moravian Valley Road)
Waunakee Public Library (710 South Street)
Waunakee Public Works (504 Moravian Valley Road)

Access Meeting Materials On-Line: Agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the Village of Waunakee website utilizing the following link:
http://public.waunakee.com/sirepub/meet.aspx

You are welcome to contact Village Hall with any questions about these meetings at (608) 850-8500 or email us at frontdesk@vil.waunakee.wi.us

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Opportunity to Serve

The Village of Waunakee is currently accepting applications for committee positions. Please view our website using the link below to complete a Committee Application Form or you may stop in at the Village Hall (500 West Main Street) and fill out a form in person. The deadline for completed applications will be March 15.

Committee Application Form

New Waunakee Lions Pridecast - February Workshop on Wellness

Are you doing the most that you can to optimize your overall oral health?  If you aren't sure, or would simply like to learn a bit more about the important role that gum health plays into that equation, you'll want to attend the next Workshop on Wellness.  This Workshop features a presentation by Dr. Aimee D'Amour, entitled "Teeth Are Important, But What About My Gums?" Please click the link below for additional information.

waunakeelions.podbean.com

Styrofoam Collection at Uniek

Did you know that Styrofoam makes up almost 30% of the space in our landfills? You can do your part and drop off Styrofoam at one of our local businesses, Uniek, Inc. They will recycle it and make it into picture frames instead of letting it go into our landfills. Uniek, Inc. is located at 805 Uniek Drive here in Waunakee. Drop off times are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to drop off Styrofoam whether they are Waunakee residents or residents from surrounding communities. There is no limit to the amount you can bring; however, there are specific types of Styrofoam that will be accepted.

Recyclable Styrofoam
  • Clean number 6 Styrofoam block polystyrene packaging material. This is the bulky polystyrene that is used around computers, electronics, and other items.
  • Clean washed beverage cups.
  • Clean washed food packaging.
  • Printed or colored Styrofoam.
Non-Recyclable Styrofoam
  • Foam insulation board.
  • Unwashed food packaging.
  • Number 4 polyethylene foam packaging or sheets. This is commonly mistaken as Styrofoam, but can be identified as it does not break easily nor does it break into small particles like Styrofoam does.
  • Packaging peanuts
.

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Weather "Triple Whammy" Ready to Strike

Wisconsin residents need to be ready for three major winter weather events impacting the state over the next week. Wind, snow and cold will create dangerous conditions starting Friday and continuing through Wednesday.

Ready Wisconsin along with the Departments of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and Health Services (DHS) are teaming up to warn people about the upcoming bitter weather and precautions you and your family should take to keep safe.

For additional information please visit these websites:

http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov
http://datcp.wi.gov
http://readywisconsin.wi.gov





Village of Waunakee Agendas - Week of January 26

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:

Plan Commission January 27, 2014 @ 7:30 at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2014/01/meeting-notifications-011914-through.html
Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas for these meetings will be posted at a minimum of three of the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee/Westport Chamber of Commerce (100 East Main Street)
Waunakee Police Station (205 North Klein Drive)
Waunakee Utilities (322 Moravian Valley Road)
Waunakee Public Library (710 South Street)
Waunakee Public Works (504 Moravian Valley Road)

Access Meeting Materials On-Line: Agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the Village of Waunakee website utilizing the following link:
http://public.waunakee.com/sirepub/meet.aspx


You are welcome to contact Village Hall with any questions about these meetings at (608) 850-8500 or email us at frontdesk@vil.waunakee.wi.us

History of American Muslims

History of American Muslims
Waunakee Public Library
January 30, 2014
6:30 PM

Join Fahed Masalkhi, a PhD student in Religions of Asia in the Department of Languages and Cultures of Asia at UW-Madison, as he presents this program.  This is a supplemental program to:  "Let's Talk About It: Muslim Journeys", a reading and discussion series, made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities in cooperation with the American Library Association.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Reminder: Neighborhood Listening Session Tomorrow

Reminder--You are invited to participate in a Neighborhood Listening session at Arboretum Elementary School tomorrow--Wednesday, January 22nd from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Arboretum Elementary School is located at 1350 Arboretum Drive, and the session will be held in the Library.

This casual and conversational listening session will be hosted by Village President John Laubmeier and Village Administrator Todd Schmidt. The goal is to give you and your neighbors an opportunity to meet with the Village President and administrative staff to discuss issues and ask questions related to village services. Topics of discussion can cover a variety of issues including Waunakee's growth, improvements, neighborhood conditions, traffic, public safety, and anything else that may be on your mind.

If you are unable to attend but have a question you would like answered, please contact Administrator Todd Schmidt by e-mail at tschmidt@vil.waunakee.wi.us or phone at 850-5227. Another great way to stay connected to all that’s happening in Waunakee is to subscribe to Waunablog. Visit the blog site at www.waunablog.blogspot.com and consider subscribing today. You can also “like” us on Facebook.

Thursday, January 16, 2014

"Pin It Kids"

"Pit It Kids"
Saturday, January 25, 2013
Village Center
333 South Madison Street
Waunakee, WI
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

A wonderful kid friendly event is coming to the Village Center. "Pin It Kids" is sponsored by Midwest Family Broadcasting. Get your tickets at www.pinitmadison.com today to reserve your spot for the food, crafts, and fun!

For more information please visit the following pages:

Midwest Family Broadcasting Webpage
Midwest Family Broadcasting Facebook Page
Midwest Family Broadcasting Radio Spot

Meeting Notifications 01/19/14 through 01/25/14

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:

Village Board January 20, 2014 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Village Center Advisory Committee - CANCELLED January 20, 2014 @ 5:45 PM at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)
Neighborhood Listening Session January 22, 2014 @ 6:30 PM at 1350 Arboretum Drive (Arboretum School Library)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2014/01/meeting-notifications-011214-through.html
Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas for these meetings will be posted at a minimum of three of the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee/Westport Chamber of Commerce (100 East Main Street)
Waunakee Police Station (205 North Klein Drive)
Waunakee Utilities (322 Moravian Valley Road)
Waunakee Public Library (710 South Street)
Waunakee Public Works (504 Moravian Valley Road)

Access Meeting Materials On-Line: Agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the Village of Waunakee website utilizing the following link:
http://public.waunakee.com/sirepub/meet.aspx


You are welcome to contact Village Hall with any questions about these meetings at (608) 850-8500 or email us at frontdesk@vil.waunakee.wi.us

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Tourism/Community Betterment Grant Funds Available

The Tourism/Community Betterment Fund is a grant program established by the Village of Waunakee intended to fund tourism projects (events that will bring visitors to the Village of Waunakee) or betterment projects (events that will improve the quality of life for the residents of the Village).  The grant program is administered yearly by the Waunakee Economic Development Commission (WEDC).  Any funds not awarded in a particular year will be carried over for consideration in future year award cycles.

How much can an organization receive?
The grants are intended to assist in the start-up and development of new events, so preference is given to new applications.  First time applicants are eligible to receive up to $2,000; Grant requests for recurring projects or events may receive up to $1,000 in the 2nd funding year, and up to $500 in the third year.

How do we apply?
Applications and further guidelines/requirements can be found by clicking the following link: http://www.waunakee.com/tourismgrant.

Applications are due to Village Hall by March 15th.  Grant awards will be made in April, and recipients will be notified of the WEDC decision by April 30.

Questions?
If any questions arise during the application process, please contact Stephen Bechler at adminintern@vil.waunakee.wi.us or by telephone at (608) 850-2830.

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Neighborhood Listening Session - Wednesday, January 22nd

You are invited to participate in a Neighborhood Listening session at Arboretum Elementary School next Wednesday, January 22nd from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Arboretum Elementary School is located at 1350 Arboretum Drive, and the session will be held in the Library.

This casual and conversational listening session will be hosted by Village President John Laubmeier and Village Administrator Todd Schmidt. The goal is to give you and your neighbors an opportunity to meet with the Village President and administrative staff to discuss issues and ask questions related to village services. Topics of discussion can cover a variety of issues including Waunakee's growth, improvements, neighborhood conditions, traffic, public safety, and anything else that may be on your mind.

If you are unable to attend but have a question you would like answered, please contact Administrator Todd Schmidt by e-mail at tschmidt@vil.waunakee.wi.us or phone at 850-5227. Another great way to stay connected to all that’s happening in Waunakee is to subscribe to Waunablog. Visit the blog site at www.waunablog.blogspot.com and consider subscribing today. You can also “like” us on Facebook.

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Let's Talk About It: Muslim Journeys

Let's Talk About It: Muslim Journeys
Waunakee Public Library
Monday, January 13, 2014
6:30 PM


Join us as we discuss the fourth book in this series, "Broken Verses" by Kamila Shamsie.   Jaclyn Michael, a PhD student in Religions of Asia in the Department of Languages and Cultures of Asia at UW-Madison will moderate. Copies of the book are available at the library. 
"Let's Talk About It: Muslim Journeys", a reading and discussion series, has been made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities in cooperation with the American Library Association.









Meeting Notifications 01/12/14 through 01/18/14

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:

Library Board January 13, 2014 @ 5:30 PM at 710 South Street (Public Library)
Joint Plan Commission January 14, 2014 @ 6:00 PM at 5387 Mary Lake Road (Town of Westport)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2014/01/meeting-notifications-010514-through.html
Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas for these meetings will be posted at a minimum of three of the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee/Westport Chamber of Commerce (100 East Main Street)
Waunakee Police Station (205 North Klein Drive)
Waunakee Utilities (322 Moravian Valley Road)
Waunakee Public Library (710 South Street)
Waunakee Public Works (504 Moravian Valley Road)

Access Meeting Materials On-Line: Agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the Village of Waunakee website utilizing the following link:
http://public.waunakee.com/sirepub/meet.aspx


You are welcome to contact Village Hall with any questions about these meetings at (608) 850-8500 or email us at frontdesk@vil.waunakee.wi.us

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Waunakee Schools Facility Planning Input Sessions

Dear Waunakee Area Community Members,

As our community continues to grow, so does our school district. The school board has been engaged in a long-range facility planning process for the past 24-months and is nearing the point where they need to make a decision on the best path to follow for our students and community.

The next step in this planning process is to solicit input from the community on the four remaining options being considered by the school board. Mark Roffers, District Consultant, is working to host a number of input sessions to gain your insight and opinion on the four long-range planning paths.

The input sessions for the general public are scheduled on the following days:

January 15, 2014 - 6:30 PM
Westport Town Hall (5387 Mary Lake Road)

January 16, 2014 – 10:00 AM
M-N-M’s Coffee Shop (244 North Century Avenue)

January 27, 2014 – 7:00 PM
Waunakee Community High School -- PAC (301 Community Drive)

If you are not able to attend one of these meetings, we still want to hear from you. The following links will direct you to a 15-minute video that outlines the basic information on the planning process and the remaining options, a PowerPoint Presentation, a Dashboard that summarized the four remaining options, and a survey for you to provide your feedback.

15-Minute Video:
http://aasaonline.mediasite.com/mediasite/Play/fc21907d581545c18b9c20a882403dc01d

Power Point of Options:
http://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/Options%20Evaluation%20Presentation_REVISED_12.17.13.pdf

Dashboard of Options:
http://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/WCSD%20Long%20Range%20Facilities%20Options_12.4.13.pdf

Community Feedback/Survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/waunakee_facilitiesoptions

You can also access more planning documents on the school district website by following this link: http://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us/Long_Range_Facilities.cfm

Your input is very important. Thank you for taking the time to attend a meeting or to provide your feedback.

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Meeting Notifications 01/05/14 through 01/11/14

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:

Village Board January 6, 2014 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Parks and Recreations January 8, 2014 @ 5:45 PM at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)


Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2013/12/meeting-notification-122213-through.html
Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas for these meetings will be posted at a minimum of three of the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee/Westport Chamber of Commerce (100 East Main Street)
Waunakee Police Station (205 North Klein Drive)
Waunakee Utilities (322 Moravian Valley Road)
Waunakee Public Library (710 South Street)
Waunakee Public Works (504 Moravian Valley Road)

Access Meeting Materials On-Line: Agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the Village of Waunakee website utilizing the following link:
http://public.waunakee.com/sirepub/meet.aspx


You are welcome to contact Village Hall with any questions about these meetings at (608) 850-8500 or email us at frontdesk@vil.waunakee.wi.us