Thursday, January 29, 2015

New Lions Pridecast - Overuse, Overtraining and Burnout in the Child Athlete

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

The February Workshop on Wellness features Dr. Beth Weinman, MD - Sports Medicine Physician at Meriter Orthopedic Clinic who will speak on overuse, overtraining and burnout of the child athlete.

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

February Workshop on Wellness

Workshops on Wellness

Village Center
333 South Madison Street
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
7:00 - 8:00 PM

When Sports Aren't Fun Anymore: Overuse, Over training and Burnout in the Child Athlete.
Are you familiar with injuries in children that come from overuse or over training? Do you know how much training is too much for your child? Join Dr.Beth Weinman, Sports Medicine physician at Meriter to hear about the risk factors, causes and signs of burnout of the child athlete as well as learn how to help your child avoid burnout to keep them healthy and active for a lifetime. This is a free event.

For more information click link: Workshops on Wellness

Yellowbook

Click the link  to find out what your options are with the Yellowbook

Candlelight Snowshoe Hike

Castle Creek Conservancy
900 South Division Street
Saturday, February 21, 2015
6:00 - 8:00 P.M.

Save the date! This free community wide event is sure to be fun for the whole family. Hike, snowshoe or ski the paths of the conservancy, guided by candle light.

For more information click link: Candlelight Snowshoe Hike

Monday, January 26, 2015

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of February 1

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

Village Board Monday, February 2, 2015 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Parks and Recreation Committee  - CANCELLED Wednesday, February 4, 2015 @ 5:45 PM at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2015/01/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_32.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

Monday, January 19, 2015

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of January 25

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

Utility Commission Monday, January 26, 2015 @ 5:30 PM at 322 Moravian Valley Road (Waunakee Utilities)
Plan Commission Monday, January 26, 2015 @ 7:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Public Works Committee Tuesday, January 27, 2015 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2015/01/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_12.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

Monday, January 12, 2015

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of January 18

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


Village Board Monday, January 19, 2015 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Village Center Advisory Committee - CANCELLED Tuesday, January 20, 2015 @ 5:45 PM at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)



Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2015/01/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

Friday, January 9, 2015

Waunakee Tourism/ Community Betterment Grant Funds Available

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Creative Wall at the Hall with Leo Nello Rotelli

Waunakee Village Hall
500 West Main Street
Monday - Friday
7:00 AM - 4:15 PM

Do you wish to support the local initiative promoting creativity and innovation in Waunakee? Make plans to stop in at the Village Hall to learn more! We cordially invite you to preview Leo Nello Rotelli's Retrospective Art Exibit at the Waunakee Village Hall during the months of January and February.

Leo’s lifelong love of the outdoors, with its stunning vistas has been a great influence in his life. As well, his love for reading and the inherent art within a well-penned book or simply the turn of a phrase has given him inspiration for many of his paintings.

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Waunakee Police Department January Newsletter

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

Waunakee Police Department Newsletter - January 2015

We're Hiring!

Happy New Year!

We are currently recruiting for the positions featured below. Feel free to  forward this email to those individuals that you know would be a great addition to our team!

The Village of Waunakee is currently recruiting for the following position:

Citizen Services Representative (Village Hall) – The recruitment for this position has been extended. 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. Application Deadline: Friday, Jan. 19, 2015. Complete details for this position can be found at: www.waunakee.com/jobs

Waunakee Utilities is currently recruiting for the following position:

Journey Electric Line Worker – This full-time journey-level electric line worker position will be involved in the operation, construction, and maintenance and repair of the electrical system. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, have successfully completed an apprenticeship program, and have a valid driver’s license. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Complete details for this position can be found at: www.waunakeeutilities.com

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of January 11

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

Economic Development Monday, January 12, 2015 @ 5:30 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Library Board Monday, January 12, 2015 @ 5:30 PM at 710 South Street (Public Library)
Joint Plan Commission Tuesday, January 13, 2015 @ 6:00 PM 5387 Mary Lake Road (Westport Hall)

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2014/12/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

Waunakee Village Center Winter Weather Policy

Due to the snowy and cold winter weather that we have been experiencing this week, many questions have been asked of the Village Center regarding the Winter Weather Policy. Below please find a link addressing these facility questions.


Winter Weather Policy

Monday, January 5, 2015

Winter Weather Dangers - Important Tips for the Days Ahead

The new year is bringing snow and arctic cold air that will impact Wisconsin in the next few days. Here's the latest information on weather conditions and tips from the State of Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs/Division of Emergency Management to keep you and your family safe. Please click on the link below to view the article:

Winter Weather Dangers

New Pridecast Available - New Year, New You

Workshops on Wellness will begin the new year with a program entitled, "New Year, New You" presented by Traci Fountain, Nutritionist and Life Coach. Plan to attend and learn of ways in which you can decrease stress, learn ways to look and feel better and take home tips and tricks to kick off the new year on the right foot.


You can listen to the Pridecast by clicking on the link below:

Friday, January 2, 2015

Opera Preview of Madison Opera's Sweeny Todd

Waunakee Public Library
710 South Street
Tuesday, January 27,
7:00 PM

Salvatore Vasta III, Artistic Manager with Madison Opera, will present a one-hour multimedia preview of Madison Opera's Sweeny. In addition to giving a sneak peek of the show, the presentation will include information about the composer, the show's history and its place in popular culture. There will be no live singing at the preview, however there will be a video.

We Shall Overcome: Music That Fed and Fueled a Movement

Waunakee Public Library
710 South Street
Wednesday, January 21,
6:30 PM

Tim Wurgler, program director for the Wisconsin School Music Association, and he will present a musical program entitled, We Shall Overcome: Music That Fed and Fueled a Movement. Created Equal: America's Civil Rights Struggle is made possible through a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of its Bridging Cultures initiative, in partner ship with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.

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