Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of January 4, 2015

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

Village Board Monday, January 5, 2015 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Parks and Recreation Committee Wednesday, January 7, 2015 @ 5:45 PM at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2014/12/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_18.html
Agenda 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 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

Pellitteri New Year's Holiday Collection

Residents normally serviced on Thursday, January 1, 2015, will be serviced one day later than their normal pickup day. Please have carts out by 7:00 AM for collection. There will be additional trucks servicing Waunakee and it is important that your carts are put out on time for pickup. Please contact Pellitteri at (608) 257- 4285 if you have any questions.

Holiday Tree Pick Up

Holiday tree collection will begin Monday, December 29, 2014.

When discarding your tree, place it at the curbside or in the alley, trunk end to the street.  Please remove all ornaments, lights, and tree stands.  Trees in tree bags will not be collected. For more information contact the
Public Works Department at (608) 849-5892

* Does not pertain to private streets                      

Pellitteri Holiday Collection

Residents normally serviced on Thursday, December 25, 2014, will be serviced one day later than their normal pickup day. Please have carts out by 7:00 AM for collection. There will be additional trucks servicing Waunakee and it is important that your carts are put out on time for pickup. Please contact Pellitteri at (608) 257- 4285 if you have any questions

Volunteers Needed for Imangination Celebration

The Village of Waunakee is seeking community volunteers to serve on the committee that will plan and produce its unique festival of creativity...the Imagination Celebration.

The next Imagination Celebration will take place Thursday June 18, 2015, as artists, exhibitors and performers share their creativity and unique ideas with our community. The upcoming event will be bigger and better than ever, building on the tremendous success of the past two Imagination Celebrations in 2012 and 2014.

The committee will plan a festive afternoon of exhibits, performances, demonstrations and activities for all ages, presented by Waunakee artists, organizations and businesses with a flair for the creative side.

If you are unable to join the committee but still want to help, there are multiple opportunities to assist with event promotion, participate as an event exhibitor, provide in-kind services for the event and/or provide financial sponsorship. If interested and willing to help as a committee member or in any other capacity, please contact any of the following:

Todd J. Schmidt, Village Administrator / Economic Development Director, tschmidt@vil.waunakee.wi.us (608) 850-8500, Drake Daily, Village Administration Intern, adminintern@vil.waunakee.wi.us, Barbara Harkins, Arts Wisconsin Project Director, bharkins@artswisconsin.org (608) 305-4460

Sign Up For Important Email Notifications from Waunakee Utilities

With last winter's dangerously low temperatures,Waunakee Utilities temporarily recommended running water around the clock to prevent freezing pipes. We were able to spread that message through all customer mailers and press releases. However, printing and sending messages to all our customers is time consuming, expensive and wastes natural resources. This year, we encourage all our customers to sign up for Waunakee Utilities email notifications. Signing up will help us get critical messages out faster as well as save time and money.

Unlike other email lists, we will only send you notifications when there is critical information to deliver and we will keep your email address private. For example, if we notice that water mains are starting to freeze again this winter, we will send out an email to all customers on the list notifying them to temporarily run their water.

To sign up for important email notification from Waunakee Utilities, please email waunakeeutilities@wppienergy.org

Village Hall Holiday Hours

Village Hall will Close at Noon Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Village Hall will be Closed Thursday, December 25, 2014

Village Hall will Close at Noon Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Village Hall will Be Closed Thursday, January 1, 2015
 

Give a Holiday Dinner to a Family in Need

Waunakee Neighborhood Connection (WNC) in collaboration with Piggly Wiggly, Waunakee Community School District, and the Waunakee Community, is proud to provide a FREE holiday dinner to families and seniors in the greater Wisconsin Area who are in need of help this holiday season. With each donation of $25.00, you will provide a family with the fixings for a wonderful holiday meal.

Please click on the link below for further details:

Holiday Dinner for Those in Need

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of December 21

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

Utility Commission Monday, December 22, 2014 @ 5:30 PM at 322 Moravian Valley Road (Waunakee Utilities)

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2014/12/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_8.html
Agenda 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 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

December 2014 Horizons Newsletter

Please feel free to click on the below mentioned link for the December 2014 Horizons:

Horizons December 2014

We're Hiring!

Come join our team! The Village of Waunakee is currently recruiting for the openings mentioned below:

Citizen Services Representative (Village Hall) – This part-time position is ideal for a candidate who is able to be productive in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable answering a multi-line phone, assisting people at the front counter, and performing other complex clerical tasks. The position will work 43.75 hours every two weeks. Anticipated start date is on or after January 1, 2015. Application Deadline: Friday, Dec. 19th, 2014.

Building Maintenance Supervisor (Village Center) – This casual employment position works approximately 800 hours annually in the Village Center. Candidates will work evenings and weekends performing general building maintenance, set-up and event supervision. Application Deadline: On-going, open until filled.

Recreational Gymnastic Instructor (Village Center) – This casual employment position will work with children 18 months to 10 years old participating in the Village Center developmental gymnastics programs. Training will be offered, but prior experience in gymnastics is a must. Application Deadline: On-going, open until filled.

Complete position details and applications are available on the Village's website by clicking on the following link:

http://www.waunakee.com/Jobs.aspx

If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact Caitlin Stene, Assistant Village Administrator/Human Resources Manager at 608-850-2182 or cstene@vil.waunakee.wi.us

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of December 14

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

Village Board Monday, December 15 2014 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Village Center Advisory Committee Tuesday, December 16, 2014 @ 5:45 PM at 333 South Madison  Street (Village Center)


Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2014/12/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of.html
Agenda 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 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

Waunakee High School Hero Club Pancake Breakfast with Santa

Sunday, December 14, 2014
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Waunakee High School Commons
301 Community Drive

The annual HERO Club Santa Pancake Breakfast will be held in the Waunakee High School Commons. Bring your cameras and take your Christmas photos with Santa. All are welcome to come and join in the festivities of the morning.

The cost is $5 per person, children 5 and under are free.

Give a Holiday Dinner to a Local Neighbor in Need

Waunakee Neighborhood Connection (WNC) in collaboration with Piggly Wiggly, Waunakee Community School District, and the Waunakee Community, is proud to provide a FREE holiday dinner to families and seniors in the greater Wisconsin Area who are in need of help this holiday season. With each donation of $25.00, you will provide a family with the fixings for a wonderful holiday meal.

Please click on the link below for further details:

Holiday Dinner for Those in Need

Waunakee Police Department December Newsletter

Please feel free to click the link below to view the December Waunakee Police Department Newsletter.

Waunakee Police Department Newsletter - December 2014

December 2014 Blood Drive

Village Center
333 South Madison Street
Friday, December 26, 2014
Shifts Between 11:45 AM - 6:15 PM

We are looking for volunteers to assist donors with our December Blood Drive. Volunteers can help by sharing their time, energy or donating refreshments. Please help us if you can!

Can't help out on the day of? We are also looking for donations of cookies/snacks to serve to our donors! Each cookie volunteer should deliver 1 batch of cookies or other snacks to the Village Center no later than noon on Friday, December 26.

Click on the link below for shifts:

December 2014 Blood Drive

Creative Wall at the Hall with Jeff Murphy

Thursday, December 11, 2014
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Waunakee Village Hall
500 West Main Street

Do you enjoy the look of inlay artwork made from wood? How would you like to learn more about this craft? Do you want to support the local initiative promoting creativity and innovation in Waunakee? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, please make plans to stop in at the Village Hall to learn more! While you're enjoying your dessert and coffee, you'll have the chance to meet with Jeff Murphy, local artist, and learn a bit about his passion.

To create his inlay work, Jeff uses wood from all over the world and does every step of the process himself - drawing the design, cutting and sanding the wood and selling the finished product. He has displayed his work at Waunakee’s Imagination Celebration since the event began. 
 

Are You Ready for the Holidays?

The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs - Ready Wisconsin has some simple tips to keep the holidays safe. Please click on the below mentioned link for further information:

Ready Wisconsin

Grandma Gretels Gingerbread House

Saturday, December 6, 2014
Waunakee Village Center
333 South Madison Street
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $20.00 Per Gingerbread House

Decorate your already construction gingerbread house! This is a family activity. We ask that at least one parent, grandparent or other adult stay with their children for the duration of the activity. Please click on the below mentioned link for further information.

Grandma Gretels Gingerbread House 

2015 Refuse and Recycling Collection Calendar

Pellitteri 2015 Refuse and Recycling calendars are ready for printing and/or viewing. Please click on the link below:

2015 Refuse and Recycling Calendars

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of December 7

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

Economic Development Commission- CANCELLED Monday, December 8, 2014 @ 5:30 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Library Board Monday, December 8, 2014 @ 5:30 PM at 710 South  Street (Public Library)
Joint Plan Commission Tuesday, December 9, 2014 @ 6:00 PM at 5387 Mary Lake Road(Westport Hall)


Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2014/11/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_24.html
Agenda 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 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

Horrible Holiday Sweater Shuffle

Horrible Holiday Sweater Shuffle
5K Walk & Run
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Event Start: 9:00 AM

This 5K Walk & Run is a chance for you to show off your horrible holiday sweaters while supporting the Waunakee Neighborhood Connection!

Please click on the link below for further registration and donation information:

Horrible Holiday Sweater Shuffle

Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Village Center

Waunakee Village Center
333 South Madison Street
Saturday, December 6, 2014
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
 
Santa & Mrs. Claus will stop at the Village Center from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM on Saturday, December 6, 2014. Families can spend the afternoon making crafts and enjoying apple cider, cookies and candy canes while listening to live holiday music. This event is co-sponsored by the Waunakee Rotary Club.

Compost Site to Close for the Winter

MRD Compost Facility located at 4211 Highway Q will close for the winter months on Sunday, November 30.

Please click on the link below for further details:

MRD Compost Facility

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of November 30

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

Village Board Monday, December 1, 2014 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Parks and Recreation Wednesday, December 3, 2014 @ 5:45 PM at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)
Neighborhood Listening Session Thursday, December 4, 2014 @ 8:00 AM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)


Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2014/11/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of.html
Agenda 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 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

Neighborhood Listening Session

Thursday, December 4
Waunakee Village Hall
500 West Main Street
8:00 AM

Please join us for a Neighborhood Listening Session at  the Waunakee Village Hall in the Village Board Room. This is the third such listening session of 2014. They are held several times throughout the year at different locations throughout the Village.

The purpose of the listening sessions is to give Village residents the opportunity to meet informally with Todd Schmidt, Village Administrator, and a member of the Village Board to discuss issues and ask questions. Topics of discussion can cover a variety of issues including Waunakee’s growth, improvements, conditions of the neighborhood, traffic, public safety issues, or any other Village-related issues.

We are eager to hear from you and your neighbors in this comfortable and informal setting. 

If you are unable to attend but have something you would like to discuss with us, please contact Administrator Schmidt at 850-5227 or tschmidt@vil.waunakee.wi.us 

Are You Ready for Thanksgiving?

Winter may officially start in four weeks but it is already here in full force. We may encounter snow, ice and cold as we travel for Thanksgiving. 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.

Click the link below for travel and holiday tips:

Are You Ready for Thanksgiving?

Rotary in Lights

November 30 marks the 2014 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.

Village Hall will be Closed

Village Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28, 2014 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, December 1, 2014.

Pellitteri Thanksgiving Holiday Collection

Residents normally serviced on Thursday, November 27, 2014 (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.

IRS Scam Alert

The Waunakee Police Department has received recent complaints from residents regarding a telephone scam.

Please click on the link below for further information:

IRS Scam Alert

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of November 23

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

Utility Commission Monday, November 24, 2014 @ 5:30 PM at 322 Moravian Valley Road (Waunakee Utilities)
Plan Commission Monday, November 24, 2014 @ 7:30 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)


Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2014/11/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_13.html
Agenda 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 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

Friends of the Waunakee Public Library Annual Craft, Bake and Book Sale

Arboretum School
1351 Arboretum Drive
Saturday, November 22, 2014
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

The craft sale will include textiles, ornaments, wreaths, jewelry, origami, centerpieces, doll clothes, candles, soaps, cards, embroidery, quilted items and much more!

The bake sale includes donations of treats from our library users, including homemade cookies, pies, jams, jellies, coffee cakes, candy, fudge, breads, muffins, brownies, bars quick bread and cakes.

The book sale has hundreds of books at very low prices, with all categories from current popular authors to beautiful coffee table books.

All proceeds will be used to support the Waunakee Public Library.

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of November 16, 2014

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

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

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2014/10/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_29.html
Agenda 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 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

Horrible Holiday Sweater Shuffle Pre-Registration

Grab your friends, family and your favorite horrible holiday sweater and join us on Saturday, November 29 for the inaugural Horrible Holiday Sweater Shuffle benefiting Waunakee Neighborhood Connection (WNC). The 5k Run/Walk kicks-off at the WNC office and takes you through the streets of Waunakee and four fun holiday-themed comfort stations. Prizes awarded for the best Horrible Holiday Sweaters!

Pre-register until November 15 and save $5 per entry. Download a registration form here or register online.

For more information, call 608.849.5740 or Email us at info@waunakeenc.com.
Waunakee Neighborhood Connection – 215 Century Ave. #316 Waunakee, WI 53597

Last Leaf Pick-Up Week of the Season - November 17

The last week for the fall leaf pick-up will be November 17. This is due to the fact that the leaf equipment needs to be switched over for snow removal.

Place leaves on the terrace, not in the road. Leaves in bags will NOT be collected. Pick up begins on Monday and is completed each week when Public Works has gone through the entire Village. Leaves can also be taken out to the compost site on Highway Q south of the Village, just past Highway K.

Waunakee Police Department November Newsletter

Please feel free to click the link below to view the November Waunakee Police Department Newsletter.

Waunakee Police Department Newsletter - November 2014

5K Run/Walk Benefiting the WNC

Horrible Holiday Sweater Shuffle
5K Walk & Run
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Event Start: 9:00 AM

This 5K Walk & Run is a chance for you to show off your horrible holiday sweaters while supporting the Waunakee Neighborhood Connection!

Please click on the link below for further registration and donation information:

Horrible Holiday Sweater Shuffle

Are you Ready for Winter?

Are You Ready for Winter?
“Get an emergency kit in your car. It could save your life”

November 10-14, 2014 is Winter Awareness Week in Wisconsin. The annual campaign, sponsored by Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM), its Ready Wisconsin preparedness program and NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS), is to remind people to be prepared for winter conditions that could threaten their safety.

Now is the time to winterize your car and home, gather items for an emergency kit in your car, and make sure you have a NOAA Weather Radio with fresh batteries. Additional winter weather tips and how to put together a winter emergency kit are available at the Ready Wisconsin website. Residents also can sign up for a chance to win an emergency winter kit. In addition, there are numerous winter storm maps and a history of Wisconsin's winter weather produced by the National Weather Service.

Click on the link below for the Ready Wisconsin website:

Ready Wisconsin

Woodstove Cooking Workshop Schumacher Farm Park

Schumacher Farm Park
5682 Hwy 19
Saturday, November 8, 2014
10: 00 AM - 3:00 PM

Explore 1930’s farm locavore cooking and eating at this hands-on workshop. Using simple ingredients from the pantry, freezer and cellar, and just the heat from a wood cook stove, participants will make and enjoy a hearty fall lunch of pork, root vegetable stew, chicken patties and gravy, onion pie, braised kale, farmhouse sourdough bread and pineapple upside down cake.   Instructor Steve Keip, is a chef and wood stove expert. Participants will do all the chopping, cooking and cleanup, just like on the farm. 

Fee: $50.00 member, $65.00 non-members (included individual membership)
Registration: www.schumacherfarmpark.org or call 608-849-4559

General Election Day!

Tuesday, November 4, 2014 is General Election Day!

Waunakee Village Center
333 South Madison Street
Waunakee, Wisconsin

Waunakee Ranked Under 50 Best Suburbs in America

The United States is full of incredible places to live - cities, yes, but also numerous unique smaller towns and villages that people call home.

Waunakee has been ranked #43 according to the Business Insider. Read all about it by clicking on the link below:

http://www.businessinsider.com/best-suburbs-in-america-2014-9?op=1

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of November 2, 2014

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

Village Board Monday, November 3, 2014 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)


 Check out the prior post on this topic:

http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2014/10/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_23.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 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

Election Day Bake Sale

Senior Center
333 South Madison Street
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Starts 8:00 AM

The Senior Center is having a Great Big Bake Sale on Election Day! What a wonderful day for a Bake Sale. When you come to vote, please stop to shop at our bake sale. In the past we've had so many wonderful baked goods, homemade by the many terrific people that donated freshly baked pies, cookies, muffins, cakes, breads and treats of all sorts. All proceeds benefit the Senior Center. This November election we hope to really out do ourselves. We hope to bring many voters to the building, voters that would love to buy "Grandma's pie or Grandpa's cookies"!

We are also asking for your help. We need your delicious donated baked goods to pull this off! Feel free to dig out those wonderful recipes and bake to your heart's content. Please know that we very much appreciate and welcome any donated bakes goods! Items must be dropped off at the Senior Center on Monday, November 3, between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

6th Annual Girls on the Run - 5K

Waunakee Village Park
500 East Main Street
Saturday, November 8, 2014
10:00 AM

This is a community event! Join us for a non-timed, family-fun run or walk on Saturday, November 8, 2014. Feel free to run, jog, walk, skip or simply come cheer on our amazing girls! Early registration is encouraged to guarantee your long-sleeve race t-shirt.
Fee: $30.00 individual or $75.00 for 3.

Register online at: Girls on the Run

Alternate Side Parking Begins

The alternate side parking ordinance is in effect from 12 midnight through 6:00 a.m. from November 1 to April 1. Ordinance Sec. 94-83. (3). 

 

To ensure you are not in violation, follow these steps:

• Think of what the date will be between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
• If the date is even numbered, park on the even numbered side of the street.
• If the date is odd numbered, park on the odd house numbered side of the street.

If possible, please keep parked vehicles off the streets when it snows.

 

*Does not pertain to private streets.

 

St. John's Piecemakers Quilt Show 2014

St. John's School Gymnasium
114 East Third Street
Friday - Saturday,
October 31, 2014 - November 1, 2014
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

St. John's Piecemakers Quilt Club will host its 14th Annual "Quilting Through the Ages." More than 150 quilts will be displayed, including the raffle quilt to benefit St. John's Endowment Fund and quilts that will be donated to other local charities. A silent auction and quilt sale will be held to benefit the Waunakee Food Pantry. There will be quilt bed turning, Viewers Choice, quilting vendors and hot lunch available.
Fee: $3.00
Contact Person: Doris Ast, 608-849-5482 or doriskast@gmail.com

Public Involvement Meeting

You are invited to attend a public involvement meeting for the upcoming intersection improvement of WIS 19/WIS 113 and County I intersection.

Please click on the below mentioned link for further details.

Public Involvement Meeting

Special Alert from the Waunakee Police Department

In the Village of Waunakee, during the late evening hours of 10/22/14 and early morning hours of 10/23/14, numerous unlocked vehicles were entered and property stolen from within. The Waunakee Police Department has identified the suspects involved and are asking that you contact us if your vehicle was entered or if any of your property was taken. Waunakee Police may be in possession of your property if you had something taken. We can be contacted 24 hours a day at 608-849-4523.

We are trying to get this message to as many people as possible to identify the victims of this activity. Please share this message with your neighbors.

Also, use this as a reminder to secure all vehicle doors, remove valuables from inside your vehicle and close your garage doors at night.

 

Officer Asher Torbeck
School Resource Officer
Waunakee Police Department

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of October 26

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

Plan Commission Monday, October 27, 2014 @ 7:30 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Utility Commission Monday, October 27, 2014 @ 5:30 PM 322 Moravian Valley Road (Waunakee Utilities)

 Check out the prior post on this topic:

http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2014/10/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_16.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 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

New Lions Pridecast - Treatment and Management options for Type 2 Diabetes

Take a moment to listen to the new Workshop on Wellness Pridecast:

The November Workshop on Wellness features Gena Van Kirk, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator who will speak on treatment and management options for type 2 diabetes.  

You can listen to the Pridecast by following the link below:

http://waunakeelions.podbean.com/e/workshop-on-wellness-gena-van-kirk/?token=f24eebccbd7ff0520eb9778e253e5dad

Halloween Little Ones Costume Party

Village Center
333 South Madison Street
Thursday, October 30, 2014
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Dress up in your Halloween best and come to the Village center for fun party games, music and activities designed specifically for the little ones in your family. Parental supervision is required.
Fee: R- $8.00 - NR- $13.00, 18 months to 5 years.

Village of Waunakee Trick or Treat Hours

The Village of Waunakee will observe trick or treat hours on Friday, October 31, 2014 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the Village Hall at 850-8500.

Creative Wall at the Hall with Abby Wilson

Friday, October 24, 2014
Waunakee Village Hall
500 West Main Street
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

What do you think of when you see a mural? What makes murals different than other forms of art? Do you want to support the local initiative promoting creativity and innovation in Waunakee? Make plans to stop in at the Village Hall to learn more! While you're enjoying your dessert and coffee, you'll have the chance to meet with Abby Wilson, local Theatrical Scenic Artist, and learn a bit about her passion. Abby specializes in murals and color consultation for homes and businesses. Her work can be seen all over Madison and the surrounding areas, including her hometown of Waunakee.

Food for Kidz

Village Center
333 South Madison Street
Sunday, October 19, 2014
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM

The Food for Kidz 9th annual event is Sunday, October 19, 2014 at the Village Center. The goal is to package 200,000 meals for hungry children and their families. Meals will be distributed free to local food pantries and sent to places in need around the world. Donations are needed to cover the cost of the ingredients, which is only 15 cents per meal. You can send your donation to: Waunakee Feed the Need, P.O. Box 164, Waunakee, WI. 53597

Please consider volunteering for one of the shifts: 12:00-1:30 PM, 2-3:30 PM or 4- 5:30 PM. This is a volunteer opportunity for the entire family! Donations are not necessary in order to volunteer, but are greatly appreciated. All it takes is $25.00 to feed 166 children.

You can sign up to volunteer on-line at: http://www.waunakeefeedtheneed.org/
 or call Mick and Jeamie Holm at 332-3557

Together Waunakee Pavement Dance

Plan to join your family, friends and neighbors on Saturday, October 18 from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. as we celebrate the end of the 2014 Main Street Construction in the Village of Waunakee!

This celebration will be centered near Reeve Park located at the historic Waunakee Depot train station. Enjoy live music by the Waunakee Community Band, The Bob Klinger Band, and musical live headline band "The Charm School Rejects" from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Take part in the refreshment and food tents, contests, games, the official ribbon cutting, and the crowning of Miss Main Street 2014.

For more information please visit the Together Waunakee: Paving the Way website at togetherwaunakee.com

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of October 19, 2014

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

Village Board Monday, October 20, 2014 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)

 Check out the prior post on this topic:

http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2014/10/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 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.

Waunakee Police Department October Newsletter

Please feel free to click the link below to view the October Waunakee Police Department Newsletter.

Waunakee Police Department Newsletter - October 2014

Village Parks Restrooms will be closed as of October 1

All restrooms in the Village's Parks are closed as of October 1, 2014, except Centennial Park north shelter.

Together Waunakee Pavement Dance Countdown

The Together Waunakee: Paving the Way Pavement Dance occurs in 3 Days on Saturday, October 18, 2014!

Check out all the details by clicking on the link below:

Pavement Dance

Together Waunakee Pavement Dance Countdown

The Together Waunakee: Paving the Way Pavement Dance occurs in 4 Days on Saturday, October 18, 2014!

Check out all the details by clicking on the link below:

Pavement Dance

Together Waunakee Pavement Dance Countdown

The Together Waunakee: Paving the Way Pavement Dance occurs in 5 Days on Saturday, October 18, 2014!

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Pavement Dance

Halloween at Schumacher Farm

Schumacher Farm
5682 Hwy 19
Saturday, October 25, 2014
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Join us for Halloween!  Events will include, fiddling by the Waunakee High School Fiddlers, a fortune teller, games in the barn, crafts, haunted hayrides, story telling and bonfire with s'mores.

Tickets are $5.00 and if you're a Schumacher Farm Member the fee is $4.00. Ticket includes parking, all games, crafts and hayrides. Concessions sold separately.

Volunteers are still needed for all areas. For questions contact: Halloween at Schumacher Farm

Together Waunakee Pavement Dance Countdown

The Together Waunakee: Paving the Way Pavement Dance occurs in 6 Days on Saturday, October 18, 2014!

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Pavement Dance

Together Waunakee Pavement Dance Countdown

The Together Waunakee: Paving the Way Pavement Dance occurs in 7 Days on Saturday, October 18, 2014!

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Pavement Dance

Together Waunakee Pavement Dance Countdown

The Together Waunakee: Paving the Way Pavement Dance occurs in 8 Days on Saturday, October 18, 2014!

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Together Waunakee Pavement Dance Countdown

The Together Waunakee: Paving the Way Pavement Dance occurs in 9 Days on Saturday, October 18, 2014!

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Weekly Public Works Improvements

Please click the link below for the October 6, 2014 Public Works Improvement Weekly Update.

October 6, 2014 Updates

The Loving Story - Part of the Created Equal: America's Civil Rights Struggle Series

Waunakee Public Library
710 South Street
Thursday, October 16, 2014
6:30 PM

Join us for the third film screening in the Created Equal: America's Civil Rights Struggle. Tony Brito, Professor of Law at the University of Wisconsin Law School will facilitate the discussion. Due to its length, we will not be able to view the film in its entirety, but you can check out a copy of the DVD at the library or view excerpts of it at www.createdequal.neh.gov.

We thank our local partners: Friends of Waunakee Public Library, Waunakee Senior Center, Waunakee High School and Family Book Break.

Together Waunakee Pavement Dance Countdown

The Together Waunakee: Paving the Way Pavement Dance occurs in 10 Days on Saturday, October 18, 2014!

Check out all the details by clicking on the link below:

Pavement Dance

Halloween at the Farm

Join the Friends of Schumacher Farm Park for a fun and spooky night at the farm. You'll be helping more than 500 little kids (ages 3-10ish) and their families have an old-fashioned Halloween.

Sign up today using the link below, you'll be glad you did! Volunteers should wear a costume. Report to the white barn for sign in and further instructions.

Schumacher Farm Park Volunteers

Get Out of Hot Water

The average household spends $400.00 to $600.00 on water heating each year. Making smart decisions about your home's water heating equipment can make a big impact on your energy and water bills. The Residential Rewards Program offers Cash-Back Rewards to homeowners for the replacement of hot water heaters with energy efficient equipment.

Visit focusonenergy.com/residential or call 800-762-7077 or email focusinfo@focusonenergy.com for more information, resources and applications. Start saving today!

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of October 12

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

Library Board Monday, October 13, 2014 @ 5:30 PM at 710 South Street (Public Library)

Joint Plan Commission Tuesday, October 14, 2014 @ 6:00 PM at 5387 Mary Lake Road (Westport Hall)

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2014/10/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 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.

Waunakee Fire Department Breakfast

Sunday, October 12, 2014
Waunakee Fire Department
401 West Second Street
8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

The Waunakee Fire Department will host the annual pancake breakfast from 8 a.m.-noon. They will serve pancakes, sausages, eggs, milk, juice and coffee. The cost for adults is $5; kids 10 and under eat for free.

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of October 5

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

Village Board Monday, October 6, 2014 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Public Works Committee Tuesday, October 7, 2014 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)

Check out the prior post on this topic:

http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2014/09/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_25.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 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.

Fall Leaf Collection

Fall Leaf Collection will begin on October 6 and end on November 20. Please remember to keep the branches and leaves separate from each other. Both items must be on the terrace in front of your house, not in the road. There is no leaf pick-up in the alleys and leaves in plastic bags must be removed from the plastic bags before pick-up.

Farmer's Market

Wauna-A-Bowl Parking Lot
301 South Century
Waunakee, WI 53597
Wednesday, October 1, 2014, 2014
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of September 28

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

Finance Committee Monday, September 29, 2014 @ 5:30 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Parks and Recreation Committee Wednesday, October 1, 2014 @ 5:45 PM at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)
Library Board  Wednesday, October 1, 2014 @ 5:30 PM at 710 South Street (Public Library)


Check out the prior post on this topic:

http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2014/09/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_18.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 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.

Waunakee Ranked 2nd Safest Place to Live

Waunakee Ranked 2nd Safest Place to Live in Wisconsin! Click on the link below to read all about it.

2nd Safest Place to Live

Feel the Difference

After getting a home energy assessment, improve your comfort and cut energy costs by sealing air leaks and adding insulation, which is often the most cost-effective way to make your home more energy efficient. Focus on Energy can off-set the costs of making recommended improvements.

Visit focusonenergy.com/residential, call 800-762-7022 or email focusinfo@focusonenergy.com for more information, resources and applications.

Farmer's Market

Wauna-A-Bowl Parking Lot
301 South Century
Waunakee, WI 53597
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Mark Your Calendar for the Pavement Dance

Saturday, October 18, 2014
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Be sure to mark your calendars for the 2014 Together Waunakee: Paving the Way Pavement Dance as we celebrate the end of construction. Enjoy live music, take part in the refreshment and food tents, contests, games, the official ribbon cutting and the crowning of Miss Main Street. Click on the link below for all the details:

2014 Pavement Dance

Volunteers are still needed for this one of a kind event! Please see the link below:

2014 Pavement Dance Volunteer Opportunities