Pardon the Dust!

Pardon the dust! Village Hall will be going through a small face lift during the next few weeks. Please note that we will be completely accessible and open to the public during our reconstruction.

Rotary in Lights

November 30 marks the 2013 lighting of Rotary Lights in Waunakee's historic Village Park located at Main Street and Division Street. The park will be lit with the lights of the season from November 30 to December 31 nightly from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Rotary Lights are the culmination of months of planning and several work days by volunteer Rotarians. This effort is funded by the generous donations of many local businesses.

Meeting Notifications - 12/01/13 through 12/07/13

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

Special Joint Plan Commission December 2, 2013 @ 5:30 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Village Board December 2, 2013 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2013/11/meeting-notifications-112413-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

Santa is coming to the Village Center

Village Center

333 South Madison Street

Saturday December 7, 2013

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

 

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be making their way into Waunakee to talk to the children about the North Pole and to share their wish list. Parents are invited to take pictures of their children with Santa Claus. Share a cozy afternoon, making crafts, enjoying entertainment, candy canes, cookies, cider and holiday fun. All ages are welcome to participate in the FREE event co-sponsored by the Waunakee Rotary Club.

First Choice Dental Ribbon Cutting

First Choice Dental Group will mark the opening of its new Waunakee dental office with a ribbon cutting celebration!

December 4, 2013
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
1141 Simon Crestway
Waunakee, WI

Please click on the below mentioned link for further information.

First Choice Dental Ribbon Cutting

Emerald Ash Borer Found in the Area

Emerald Ash Borer has been found on the north side of Madison in the area of one of the city's major parks. Dane County will become the 21st county in Wisconsin quarantined for Emerald Ash Borer.

Please click the link below for all the important details.

Emerald Ash Borer in Dane County

Pellitteri Thanksgiving Holiday Collection

Residents normally serviced on Thursday, November 28, 2013 (Thanksgiving Day) will be serviced one day later than their normal pick up day. Please have carts out by 7:00 AM for collection. Please call Pellitteri at 608-257-4285 if you have any questions.

Compost Sites to Close for the Winter

MRD Compost Facility located at 5211 Highway Q and the Dane County Compost Facility located East of the Village of Waunakee on Highway 19 across from the landscape supply (f.k.a. Sparby's) will close for the winter months on Saturday, November 30, 2013.

Please click here for further details.

Small Business SATURDAY

Small Business SATURDAY November 30, 2013   This day is a national effort to help independently owned merchants to gain more exposure during one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year.    Support local Waunakee Businesses on this day and all year long!

ReadyWisconsin Helps You Keep Thanksgiving Safe

Over the river and through the woods...people across Wisconsin will be driving and flying for the holidays. ReadyWisconsin wants you and your family to be safe. Follow these simple travel and holiday tips that can save you from heartaches, headaches and potential dangers.

On the Road
Check the roads: Before you leave, get the latest Wisconsin road conditions at www.511wi.gov or call 511
Keep gas in the tank: Have at least a half tank of gas in your car in case you are stranded or stuck and need to run your heater
Have a winter emergency kit: Keep a kit in your vehicle with candles and matches, a flashlight, pocket knife, snacks, a cell phone adapter, a blanket and extra clothing. For a complete list and a chance to win a kit, go to http://ReadyWisconsin.wi.gov

Thanksgiving Day Fire Danger
Each year more than 4,000 fires occur on Thanksgiving Day
Leading cause of fires: unattended cooking
Make sure all stoves, ovens and ranges are turned off when you leave the kitchen
Set timers to keep track of turkeys and other food items that require extended cooking times
Follow all manufacturer guidelines regarding the appropriate use of appliances including turkey fryers
Keep potholders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, and other items away from your stovetop

Accidents Happen, Be Ready
Cooking-related burns are common at Thanksgiving. Save the butter for the rolls and not a burn. For superficial burns, cool the area by running cold water on the burn until the heat eases, then loosely cover the burn with a sterile dressing. Seek appropriate medical care.  

For additional Thanksgiving safety tips, visit http://ReadyWisconsin.wi.gov. You can also check out Midwest road conditions and airport delays. Follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ReadyWisconsin) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/ReadyWisconsin).

 

Village Hall will be Closed

Village Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, 2013 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, December 2, 2013.

Weekly Public Work Improvements

Please click the below link for the November 25, 2013 Public Works Improvement Weekly Update.

November 25, 2013 Update

Meeting Notifications - 11/24/13 through 11/30/13

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

Utility Commission November 25, 2013 @ 5:30 at 322 Moravian Valley Road (Waunakee Utilities)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2013/11/meeting-notifications-111713-through_15.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

Meeting Notifications - 11/17/13 through 11/23/13

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

Finance Committee November 18, 2013 @ 5:30 PM  at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Village Board November 18, 2013 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Village Center Advisory Committee November 19, 2013 @ 5:45 at 333 South Main Street
(Village Center)
Joint Plan Commission November 18, 2013 @ 5:45 at 5387 Mary Lake Rd (Westport Community Room)
Public Works Committee November 20, 2013 at @ 5:00 PM at 504 Moravian Valley Road

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2013/10/meeting-notifications-110313-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

Last Day for Fall Leaf Pick Up

The last day for Village Wide Leaf Pick Up will be November 21. The Public Works leaf equipment will need to be switched over for snow removal. Leaves can be taken out to the compost site on Highway Q, just south of the Village past Highway K.

Hellenbrand Water Facility Addition

Congrats to the Hellenbrand Water team for completing and moving in to their new facility addition. We are glad to see a local company doing well and growing. You can learn more about Hellenbrand Water's products and services at www.hellenbrand.com.

Let's Talk About It: Muslim Journeys

Join us as we explore and discuss the different facets of the Muslim culture, with second book of this series," Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood" by Marjane Satrapi.
November 18, 2013
Waunakee Public Library
6:30 PM

Fall Senior Breakfast

The “Thanksgiving Day” breakfast will be held a few weeks early this year! This event is free to all seniors 55 and older. No reservations necessary just come and enjoy! Sponsored by the Waunakee Rotary and the Waunakee Senior Center.

Saturday, November 16

8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Waunakee Senior Center

333 South Madison St.
Waunakee, WI

 

Madison Beltline Study

Do you use the Madison Beltline to get to work, school or shop? The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL) corridor study of the Beltline to identify and evaluate a range of potential strategies that address local and regional safety and mobility along the highway. WisDOT would like your input about the Beltline by participating in various public involvement activities.

To learn more, visit the study website, www.madisonbeltline.dot.wi.gov, or go to the study’s Facebook page (WI Madison Beltline Study). The study website provides a comprehensive overview of the study, its purpose and goals. Plus, you can stay involved and informed by signing up for updates via email.

Help Keep Leaves Out of the Streets

What do leaves in the streets have to do with algae in the lakes? Rainfall and storm water that run through streets and gutters leach phosphorus from fallen leaves and carry the nutrient-rich "tea" down the storm drains and straight to the lakes. Phosphorus is the nutrients that drives algae growth; so let's do our part to stop leaf litter leaching! Click on the link to read more about what you can do to help!

Clean Lakes Alliance

Are You Ready for Winter?

State of Wisconsin Division of Emergency Management has great tips to get you ready for the winter season.  Click on the link below for all the details.

Are You Ready for Winter?

Craft Fair, Bake Sale and Used Book Sale

Friends of the Library
Craft Fair, Bake Sale and Used Book Sale
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Arboretum Elementary School
1350 Arboretum Drive
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Girls on the Run 5K

Girls on the Run 5K at the Waunakee Village Center, 333 South Madison Street.


Visit http://girlsontherun.org

November Waunakee Police Department Newsletter

To view the November Waunakee Police Department Newsletter, click the link below.

November Waunakee Police Department Newsletter

Rotary In Lights

Need volunteers to help hang lights and work in the booth.
 If you can help, please contact
 Phil Willems: pwillems@vil.waunakee.wi.us

Flushable? A Message from Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District

Think Again...
What we put down our drains and toilets can negatively impact our environment and put our health at risk. Even items labeled flushable can clog pipes, tangle pumps and result in messy and costly sewer backups. By educating ourselves and each other, we can avoid expensive and dangerous mistakes while improving our sewer system practices.

Please Click Here to read on...

Islamic Feminism

 Thursday November 14, 2013 @ 6:30 PM at 710 South Street (Waunakee Public Library)

Join Chelsea Cervantes, a graduate student in the Religions of Asia in the Department of Languages and Cultures of Asia at UW-Madison, for this presentation.  This program is in support of our “Let’s Talk About It: Muslim Journeys” reading and discussion series, which has been made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities in cooperation with the American Library Association.  There is no reading required for this Islamic Feminism program.

Imagination Celebration Countdown - only 1 day to go!

As we are one day away from the Imagination Celebration event, I wanted to give some special thanks to all of the event sponsors and partners. We have participation in the form of cash donations and in-kind services. The number of businesses and individuals who became involved as sponsors and partners is just more proof as to how special our community truly is. Here's the list:

Abby Wilson
Arts Wisconsin
Blowin' Smoke Barbeque
Carl F. Statz & Sons Inc.
D & S Dental Laboratory Inc. (SIGNATURE SPONSOR)
Event Essentials
Friends of Waunakee Performing Arts
H & R Carpets & Flooring
Harriet J. Statz
Hometown News Group/Waunakee Tribune
Livable Communities by Don Tierney (SIGNATURE SPONSOR)
Michael F. Simon Builders
Midwest Dental
Mill House Quilts
Minuteman Press
Moh's Martial Arts
Musical Memories Mobile DJ Service
Qual Line Fence
State Bank of Cross Plains
Suttle-Straus
Speed Pro Imaging
Trending Now Promotions
Uniek, Inc.
Village of Waunakee
Ward Brodt Music
Waunakee Area Chamber of Commerce
Waunakee Community School District
Waunakee Rotary Club
Waunakee Utilities
Yelp Madison

You can also view a list of sponsors along with links to their businesses on the event website. Get all the event details at www.waunakee.com/celebration

LIGHT OUR VILLAGE IN BLUE!!

YOU CAN HELP! NOVEMBER 14 - WORLD DIABETES DAY!

Light your home in blue!

• Blue is the global color for diabetes.
• The blue circle is the logo for World Diabetes Day.
• Light your porch lights, exterior lights, light up your tree and windows
• Help increase awareness about diabetes and its complications.

Learn about diabetes and pre-diabetes - and their consequences!

• Bring your family to the Waunakee Workshop on Wellness
•       November 14 -  Village Center - 7:00 PM
•       Topic: Diabetes 101: What Everyone Should Know About Prevention and Management
•        Talk to your doctor and healthcare team about diabetes.

The Village Center and the Public Library will have displays of valuable brochures and resources available in recognition of November 14.

Tell us you will light your home in blue for World Diabetes Day, November 14.

• Email diabetesblue@gmail.com to give us your name and address and how you will light up your home.   

THANK YOU!  Waunakee Family of Lions Clubs.

      

Winter Brush Collection

Winter brush collection will begin bi-weekly starting November 4, 2013 weather permitting. Please have your brush out by 7:00 a.m. on Mondays. Please leave branches as long as possible, as this will save you and our crews' time. Brush is considered at limbs and branches from trees and large shrubs. All other woody vegetation such as plant stalks, small bush trimmings, etc. will not be collected. This type of material can be taken to the compost site on Highway Q south of the Village. Place brush on the terrace with the cut ends towards the street. If you have a contractor trim or prune your trees or bushes, they are responsible for the removal of the brush. If you have any questions regarding the collection, please call the Public Works garage at 608-849-5892.