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!

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

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!

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 7 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 8 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 9 Days on Saturday, October 18, 2014!

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

Pavement Dance

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.