Election Day Bake Sale - Cancelled

The Waunakee Senior Center will not be hosting an Election Day Bake Sale on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. The Village of Waunakee will not be holding an election on November 3.

The United States Navy Band

Waunakee High School Fieldhouse
301 Community Drive
Monday, November 2, 2015
7:00 PM

The United States Navy Band from Washington D.C. will be performing in Waunakee on their national tour. Spend the evening with family watching the Commodores 2015 National Tour, admission is free, but tickets are required.

Click the link below more details:

Commodores 2015 National Tour

Farmer's Market

Wauna-A-Bowl Parking Lot
301 South Century
Waunakee, WI 53597
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

It's Almost Time!

Something awesome is in the works and will be arriving on October 8, 2015!

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of October 4, 2015

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

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

 Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2015/09/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_21.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 Online: 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@waunakee.com

Prairie Elementary School Ribbon Cutting and Comunity Open House

Prairie Elementary School
700 North Madison Street
Waunakee, WI 53597

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Wednesday, September 30
1:45 PM

Open House
Wednesday, September 30
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Join Prairie Elementary School as they celebrate the opening of the new addition with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a community open house to welcome in the new space.

Park Shelter Restrooms

Waunakee park shelter restrooms will be closed starting October 1, 2015 for the Winter Season.

2015 Arts in the Community Awards

The Village of Waunakee is proud to announce that the Waunakee Creative Economy Initiative, the Village Board, and Todd Schmidt, Village Administrator, will be presented with the 2015 Arts in the Community Award.

This Village-led, ongoing effort identifies existing sources of creativity and innovation throughout the Village and fosters their growth into a formidable sector of the local economy.

Click the link below for more details:

2015 Arts in the Community Awards

Farmer's Market

Wauna-A-Bowl Parking Lot
301 South Century
Waunakee, WI 53597
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Good News!

Something new is coming to the Village of Waunakee on Thursday, October 8, 2015!

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of September 27, 2015

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

Utility Commission Monday, September 28, 2015 @ 5:30 PM at 322 Moravian Valley Road (Waunakee Utilities)


 Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2015/09/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_14.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 Online: 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@waunakee.com

Laundry Soap and Diaper Drive!

Waunakee Men's Junior Varsity and Varsity Soccer Games
September 22, 2015
5:00 PM (JV) - 7:00 PM (Varsity)

Look for WNC's "purple bin" at the game to donate laundry soap and size 5/6 diapers, or find the cash donation jar at the entrance and concession stand. All donated items and cash go directly towards assisting local families in need!

National Voter Registration Day - Tuesday, September 22, 2015

The 2016 elections are right around the corner and on September 22, 2015 we celebrate democracy across the nation!

If you need to register to vote because you are new to Waunakee, or you have moved or changed your name since the last time you voted, consider coming to the Clerk's Office at the Village Hall, 500 West Main Street between the hours of 7:00 AM to 4:15 PM to take care of updating your registration information. It could save you time standing in line on Election Day by taking care of this now.

You can check your registration at your convenience by visiting the My Vote Wisconsin website by clicking on the link below for more details:

My Vote Wisconsin

Be sure to click on the link below for further details regarding registering to vote in the Village of Waunakee:

Village of Waunakee Registration Information

Openings Left for Two Great Classes this Thursday Night at Village Center

Eco Printing on Paper-Notecard Workshop

Thursday, September 17, 2015
6:30 PM-8:30 PM

Learn to create beautiful note cards with flowers and plants from you own backyard! You will receive instructions and materials to create 10 note cards (with envelopes) during the class, plus information to go so you are able to create more cards on your own. Bring a variety of leaves or flowers from your garden, trees, or florist to fit on 10 note cards (card size is 5"x6.5") for imprinting. Expect the unexpected, as you may get precise imprints with the natural pigments or beautiful, flowy colors that mimic watercolor art.

Please click the link below for more details:

Notecard Workshop

Essential Oils-Cold and Flu Bomb

Thursday, September 17, 2015
7:00 PM-8:30 PM

You and your family can be better prepared for cold and flu season, using natural solutions with essential oils. Create this cold and flu "bomb" and keep it on hand for the cold and flu season. Participants will also receive some basic education on the health supporting properties of essential oils and the multiple applications and uses that they offer.

Please click the link below for more details:

Essential Oils Class

Pre-registration is required, but can easily be managed over the phone by calling the Welcome Desk at 850-5992. 

Farmer's Market

Wauna-A-Bowl Parking Lot
301 South Century
Waunakee, WI 53597
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Wauktoberfest

September 18-20, 2015
Endres Manufacturing Co. Grounds
802 S. Century Avenue
Waunakee

Be sure to attend Wauktoberfest this weekend for food, fun, music and lots of entertainment!

Please click the link below for more details:

Wauktoberfest Waunakee

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of Septmeber 20, 2015

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

Finance Committee Monday, September 21, 2015 @ 5:30 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Village Board Monday, September 21, 2015 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Public Works Committee Tuesday, September 22, 2015 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)

 Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2015/09/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 Online: 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@waunakee.com

Overture's Rising Stars

Overture's Rising Stars 2015
Overture Center
Madison, WI
Saturday, September 19, 2015

For the second straight year, Overture's Rising Stars local talent search held auditions in August to discover the most talented singers, musicians, dancers, jugglers and people with all manner of talents living and working right here in the Madison area. The best and brightest will take the Capitol Theater stage in a major showcase with ten big prizes on the line — including the grand prize, a main stage performance on next year’s subscription season! Don’t miss these up-and-comers, the stars you never knew were right next door!

Please click the link below:

Overture's Rising Stars 2015

Cars in the Park 2015

Waunakee Village Park
500 East Main Street
Saturday, September 19, 2015
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

All years, makes, and models welcome. Door Prizes, 50/50 raffle, DJ, food, and drinks available. Registration opens at 8:00 AM till noon, awards at 3:00 PM. Dash plaques to the first 150 registered entries. A concession stand and a DJ for music will help make this event a great time for the entire family. There is no fee for spectators, but food pantry donations are encouraged.

Waunakee Police Department September Newsletter

Please feel free to click the link below to view the September Waunakee Police Department Newsletter:

Waunakee Police Department Newsletter - September 2015

WIS 19/WIS 113 Public Involvement Meeting

Tuesday, September 15, 2015
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Waunakee Village Center
333 S. Madison Street
Waunakee, WI 53597

You are invited to attend a public involvement meeting for the upcoming intersection improvement of WIS 19/WIS 113 and County I intersection. The meeting will begin with a brief presentation and then an informal open house format will follow.

Click the links below for more details:

Project Location Maps

WIS 19/WIS 113 Intersection

WIS 19/WIS 113 - River Road

Drone Usage in the Village

At this time drones would not be allowed to be flown in village parks. Ordinance 70-29 states, No person shall fly a radio-controlled model airplane or helicopter in any park in the village, except in the areas specifically designated and posted for such purpose. There is no other village ordinance that would prohibit flying a drone in Waunakee; however, there are State and Federal restrictions listed below.

State of Wisconsin Statute 942.10 has restrictions on drone use: Whoever uses a drone, as defined in s. 175 (1) (a) with the intent to photograph, record, or otherwise observe another individual in a place or location where the individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. If convicted of a class A misdemeanor, a person could face up to 9 months in jail and fines up to $10,000.00

The Federal Aviation Administration has restricted the following:

Don't fly near manned aircraft.
Don't fly beyond line of sight of the operator.
Don't fly an aircraft weighing more than 55 lbs. unless it's certified by an aeromodeling community-based organization.
Don't fly contrary to your aeromodeling community-based safety guidelines.
Don't fly model aircraft for payment or commercial purposes.

We're Hiring!

We are currently recruiting for the position featured below.

Recreational Gymnastic Instructor (Village Center) - This casual employment position will work with children 18 months to 12 years old participating in the Village Center developmental gymnastics programs. Applicants will: lift and hold up to 40 pounds; be available for classes that are currently offered Mondays and Thursdays in the mornings (approximately 7:45 AM-11:00 AM); entertain children while maintaining a watchful eye for safety; and assist with the proper set-up and/or tear down of equipment. Training will be offered, but prior experience in gymnastics is a must. Application deadline: On-going, open until filled.

Please click the link below for more info:

Recreational Gymnastics Instructor

Farmer's Market

Wauna-A-Bowl Parking Lot
301 South Century
Waunakee, WI 53597
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Friends of the Library Garage Sale

Waunakee Public Library
710 South Street
September 10, 11 & 12

The Friends are having a garage sale during Waunakee Fall Garage Sale Days September 10, 11, and 12. Please deliver your saleable items to the lower level of the library on Wednesday, September 9. If possible, please price everything. No clothing will be accepted. All items not sold will be donated to charity. Thank you in advance for your support.

Chinese Kite Launching Celebration!

Endres Mfg. Company Park
802 S. Century Avenue
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
7:00 PM

The whole family is invited. Bring a butane flame lighter if you have one to help launch the candle-lit Chinese lanterns. Release all your bad luck, faults and fears with the colorful lanterns. It's a beautiful sight!

In China, the ninth day of the ninth month, (September 9) is set as International Kite Day. On that day, thousands of kites in the shape of dragons, butterflies, fish, birds, flowers, and other artistic designs are flown all over China. They believe that they can attach their problems, anxieties, and faults, and when each kite is released it carries the problems, evil spirits and bad luck far away into the skies.

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of September 13, 2015

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

Economic Development Commission Monday, September 14, 2015 @ 5:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Library Board Monday, September 14, 2015 @ 5:30 PM at 710 South Street (Waunakee Library)
Plan Commission Monday, September 14, 2015 @ 7:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Village Center Advisory Committee Tuesday, September 15, 2015 @ 5:45 PM at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2015/08/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_24.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 Online: 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@waunakee.com
 


  

Wisconsin's First Statewide Parcel Map

The Wisconsin Department of Administration and State Cartographer's Office have recently announced the release of the Version 1 Statewide Parcel Map, the state's first publically available digital parcel map.

The first statewide parcel map is one step in improving GIS (geographic information system) in Wisconsin. Parcel maps are one of the most important map layers in GIS today, as they depict land ownership, land use, and the value of property. Because almost every aspect of government and business can be associated with a land parcel, digital parcel data can be used to support economic development, emergency planning and response, natural resource management, and a host of other citizen services.

Maps of all parcels in a community are created and maintained at the local level. The Version 1 Statewide Parcel Map Database brings together local parcel data for all 72 of Wisconsin counties into a single database.

Click the link below for more details:

Version 1 Statewide Parcel Map

Village Hall Closed

Village Hall
500 West Main Street
Monday, September 7, 2015


Village Hall will be closed Monday, September 7, 2015 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2015.

Calling All Creatives!

You're invited to help the Village of Waunakee better serve your needs! The Village is dedicated to building a vibrant and robust economy that best serves the community. It is committed to having a dynamic and growing creative sector as a key component of its economic landscape.Your opinion is vital to help us build a strong and sustainable creative economy.

We invite you to take this short, confidential survey. The survey will take ten minutes or less and you can be sure that your opinions will help guide strategy to grow our economy through a stronger creative sector. The survey deadline is Friday, September 18, 2015.

This survey was designed by and will be collated by our consultant, Christine Harris Connections. You can learn about Christine’s background on her website at www.charrisconnect.com.

Click the link below for the survey:

Creative Economy Survey

If you have any questions about the Village’s work in the area of creative economy or the purposes for coordinating this survey, please don't hesitate to contact Village Administrator Todd Schmidt at tschmidt@waunakee.com or 850-5227.

Thank you for supporting our efforts to make Waunakee a more enterprising and creatively inspired community!

Farmer's Market

Wauna-A-Bowl Parking Lot
301 South Century
Waunakee, WI 53597
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Pellitteri Labor Day Collection

Residents normally serviced on Monday September 7, 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.