Monday, March 31, 2014

Composting Facilities Open for the Season

Local composting facilities are set to open soon for the season for yard waste. Yard waste refers to all non-woody vegetation, including grass clippings, leaves, and other yard waste. Yard waste can be delivered to one of two designed compost sights: Dane County Compost Facility located at Highway 19 across from Landscape Supply (f.k.a. Sparby's) and MRD Compost Facility located at 5211 Highway Q.

Please click on the link below for further details:

Local Compost Facilities

Saturday, March 29, 2014

Get Out and Vote!

Tuesday, April 1, 2014 is Spring Election Day!

Waunakee Village Center
333 South Madison Street
Waunakee, Wisconsin
 

Finding The Middle Way: A Hmong Documentary

Waunakee Public Library
710 South Street
Saturday April 5, 2014
1:00 PM


This is a community-based research project and documentary video that shows the history, value and complexity of the Hmong American community in Portage County, WI.  This project is the result of collaboration between Hmong and non-Hmong community members and UW-Stevens Point faculty and students.  The event will include the full viewing of the documentary, which shares personal stories from Hmong and non-Hmong members of our community, followed by a question and answer session with members of the documentary team.











































































































Thursday, March 27, 2014

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of March 30

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

Plan Commission March 31, 2014 @ 6:30 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Parks & Recreation Committee April 2, 2014 @ 5:45 PM at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2014/03/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_20.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.usVillage Center Adivisory Committee

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

New Lions Pridecast - April Workshop on Wellness

Are you interested in learning some simple steps to living a healthier life? If so, you'll want to follow the link below to listen to the most recent episode of the Waunakee Lions Pridecast. This episode features information about the April Workshop on Wellness - including its presenter, Dr. David Ringdahl. Workshops on Wellness are sponsored jointly by Waunakee-Westport Lions Club, and the Village Center.

waunakeelions.podbean.com

Friday, March 21, 2014

Artist Marketplace Workshop

Attention artists, photographers, jewelers, quilters, candlemakers... anyone interested in selling handmade or vintage items, art and supplies. Learn how to promote and sell your handmade items online with Sarah Stevens from Cellar Designs.The cost is FREE. Registration is required.

April 22, 2014
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Waunakee Village Center
333 South Madison Street
Community Room A

Click on the link below for further details and registration.

Artist Marketplace Workshop


Thursday, March 20, 2014

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of March 23

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

Utility Commission March 24, 2014 @ 5:30 PM at 322 Moravian Valley Road (Waunakee Utilities)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2014/03/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_13.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.usVillage Center Adivisory Committee

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

May the Vote Be With You!

Dane County has new voting equipment. Our first election of 2014 here in the Village of Waunakee will be Tuesday, April 1, 2014. Learn all about the new voting procedure with these two public service announcements.


Chad Vader learns about the New Voting Equipment


Waunakee in the Member Spotlight of WPPI Energy's Power Report

New customers and new construction projects made last year one of the busiest years in Waunakee Utilities' 99-year history, and 2014 is expected to bring just as much activity. Read all about it in the WPPI Energy Power Report link below.

Member Spotlight: Waunakee, Wisconsin

Saturday, March 15, 2014

8th Annual Wellness and Energy Fair

Village Center
333 South Madison Street
Saturday March 22, 2014
8:30 AM to Noon

This free event is open to all ages and will include community groups, health screenings, information booths and energy demonstrations. Informational booths that range from preschools to senior programs and materials.
Mark your calendars to bring your family to this fun and educational event. Everyone that attends will be eligible to win great door prizes. The Waunakee-Westport Lions Club, Waunakee Utilities along with the Village Center will be hosting this.

Senior Center Book Sale

Senior Center
333 South Madison Street
Saturday March 22, 2014
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Find great books for all ages at awesome prices! All proceeds benefit the Senior Center.

Pancake Breakfast at the Senior Center

Senior Center
333 South Street
March 22, 2014
8:30 AM -10:30 AM

Bring your family and friends!
Menu: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, fruit, milk, juice and coffee. All proceeds benefit the Senior Center.
Adults: $6.00
Children: $3.00 (12 and Under)

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Waunakee Lions Pridecast - 8th Annual Waunakee Wellness & Energy Fair

Looking for a great way to spend your day on March 22nd? If so, follow the link below to listen to the most recent episode of the Waunakee Lions Pridecast. This episode features information about the 8th Annual Waunakee Wellness and Energy Fair, including location, hours, and details about some of the amazing opportunities that the Fair has to offer. It also features information on the Waunakee Senior Center's Annual Pancake Breakfast and book sale--which will be held on the same morning.

waunakeelions.podbean.com

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of March16

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

Village Board March 17, 2014 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street  (Village Hall)
Village Center Advisory Committee March 18, 2014 @ 5:45 at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2014/03/village-of-waunakee-agenda-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.usVillage Center Adivisory Committee

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Madison Opera's Kathryn Smith - Demonstration at the Library

Waunakee Public Library
710 South Street
Wednesday March 19, 2014
7:00 PM

Join Madison Opera's general director, Kathryn Smith, as she features excerpts of the opera via a PowerPoint and audio demonstration. She will also discuss how Sister Helen Prejean's book was transformed into an opera and provide insight into Madison Opera's cast and creative team. It is the perfect introduction to the piece! Thank you to Beyond the Page Humanities Endowment and the Madison Opera for this program. For more information, please visit our website:Waunakee Public Library

Waunakee "Treasure" Hunt

Village Center
333 South Madison Street
Photo: Looking for a fun family activity during Spring Break ~~ why not sign up for the WAUNAKEE TREASURE HUNT?!?

This scavenger hunt will take you to places throughout the Village.  Collect as many items as you can & decorate your treasure box for extra points!!!  

A list of CLUES will be emailed to all registered participants on Sunday, March 16th at 7:00AM.Register By March 16, 2014

Looking for a fun family activity during Spring Break ~~ why not sign up for the WAUNAKEE TREASURE HUNT?!?

This scavenger hunt will take you to places throughout the Village. Collect as many items as you can and decorate your treasure box for extra points!!!

A list of CLUES will be emailed to all registered participants on Sunday, March 16 at 7:00 AM.
Fee: $5.00 Course: 35720.114
To Register Call 608-850-5992

Together Waunakee Looking for Event Volunteers

With the Rock’n Ribs BBQ Festival right around the corner (May 10, 2014), we are looking for volunteers. Shifts are split into two hour increments and there are various positions that need to be filled. If you have any questions regarding volunteering for this event, please contact Kari at          kari@trendingnowpromotions.com
We greatly appreciate your time and effort in making our first Together Waunakee event a huge success!
Please click on the link below to view the event details:
Please click on the link below to sign up to volunteer:

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Westport is Looking for HELP!

Westport is in the running for a State/Federal grant to add the planned bike lanes and a recreational bike path to the rest of Woodland Drive (Mary Lake Road to CTH M) and the County is planning on completing the path on M to get you safely on bikes or walking into Gov Nelson, then across M by the Park entrance and into Middleton, and on to Madison.   This is a great project for bikers, walkers and families!  We need replies on how many people would use these bike lanes or this path, 1. To get to Gov Nelson Park; 2. To get to Middleton; 3. To get from Middleton to Waunakee, WI; 4. To get into Madison; or, 5. To get to work! PLEASE REPLY or EMAIL reception@townofwestport.org WITH AN ANSWER AND SHARE! The more positive responses, even if you would just be thinking about using the lanes and trail, the better for the grant! Thank you.

Waunakee Police Department March 2014 Newsletter



To view the March 2014 Police Department's Newsletter click link below:
 Waunakee Police Department March 2014 Newsletter

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Making Maple Syrup in Your Own Backyard

Schumacher Farm Park
5682 Highway 19
Saturday March 15, 2014
(Rescheduled)
2:00 - 3:00 PM

Explore the magic of maple syrup time with instructor Mary Binkley. Learn how to identify and tap maple trees, what equipment is needed, and the basics about making maple syrup in your own backyard. A warm fire and tasting is included plus an optional walk to Schumacher Farm Park’s young sugar bush. Suggested donation is $3 Members, $5 Non-Members.

Information on registering click on Schumacher Farm Park



 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Swing Into Spring

Waunakee High School Commons
301 Community Drive
Saturday March 15, 2014
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Open to public, all ages welcome! "All That Jazz" Live Swing Band and guest performances by Waunakee Jazz Ensembles.  A craft corner, photo booth and homemade goodies and refreshments will be available. Proceeds to benefit music enrichment programs sponsored by the Music Boosters. Families - $25.00
Adults - $10.00
Students/Seniors - $5.00

Friday, March 7, 2014

Tourism/Community Betterment Grant Deadline Approaching

March 15th is the deadline to apply for Waunakee's 2014 Tourism/Community Betterment Grant Program. Check out this past Waunablog post for more information.

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of March 9

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

Library Board March 10, 2014 @ 5:30 PM  at 710 South Street (Waunakee Library)
Joint Plan Commission March 11, 2014 @ 6:00 PM at 5387 Mary Lake Road (Westport Town Hall)



Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2014/02/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_27.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, March 5, 2014

WOW -Workshops on Wellness

Village Center
333 South Madison Street
Wednesday March 12, 2014
7:00 PM


The Waunakee Village Center and the Waunakee-Westport Lions Club are pleased to offer Workshop on Wellness. The WOW program consists of monthly presentations to help improve healthy living. The WOW program is free and the Upcoming Presentations will be:Wednesday March 12, 2014 - Dr. Lindsey Duca, Meriter Clinics "Sleepless in Waunakee-Sleep Apnea".

Overture's Rising Stars - Waunakeee Audition

Waunakee Village Center
333 South Madison Street
Saturday, April 5, 2014
10 AM - 4 PM

Discovering the Talent Next Door!
Calling all singers, dancers, magicians, performers of all types and ages. Overture Center for the Arts invites you to audition as we search for Dane County's Rising Stars.
Callback Audition - Overture Center Saturday, September 6, 2014.
Final Performance - Overture Center, September 2014.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Stay Connected with Together Waunakee: Paving the Way

Collaborative work is underway involving the Village of Waunakee, the Waunakee Area Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and neighborhood residents to prepare ourselves for the 2014 Main Street construction project. This effort is dubbed "Together Waunakee: Paving the Way".

A lead committee and group of work teams have initiated the effort and are planning for action during the next eight months in many ways:
  • Providing a go-to resource and communication outlet for our residents and businesses;
  • Developing and facilitating promotions and events to offset the impact of construction on our downtown such as a BBQ event, outdoor movie night and a street dance;
  • Addressing all logistical issues before, during, and after construction (signage, detours, roundabout education, etc.)
Here are the best ways to stay connected with Together Waunakee:

Check Out the Website at www.togetherwaunakee.com
Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/togetherwaunakee
Get Weekly Updates from Waunablog at www.waunablog.blogspot.com
Email us at togetherwaunakee@gmail.com

Once construction contractors are selected for the project, additional contact information will be available for connecting with on-site project staff. Likely timing for project start will be May 1, 2014. Look for a newsletter to arrive in your mailbox in mid-April describing the project in detail along with detour maps, event listings, and much more!

Saturday, March 1, 2014

March 2014 Horizons

To view the March 2014 Horizons newsletter, please click on the link below:

March 2014 Horizons