Village of Waunakee Trick or Treat Hours

The Village of Waunakee Trick or Treat Hours will be October 31 between the hours of 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

Winter Brush Collection

Winter brush will be collected bi-weekly beginning November 2, 2015, weather permitting. Please have your brush out by the terrace by 7:00 AM  on Monday, with the cut ends toward the road. Please leave branches as long as possible as this will save you and our crews' time. Brush is considered limbs and branches from trees and large shrubs. All other woody vegetation such as plant stalks, small bush trimmings, etc. will not be collected. This type of material can be taken to the compost site on Highway Q south of the Village. If you have a contractor trim or prune your trees or bushes, they are responsible for the removal of the brush. Collection begins Monday and is completed within the week when Public Works has gone through the entire Village. If you have any questions about the collection, please call the Public Works/Parks Garage at (608) 849-5892.

Winter Rules and Regulations

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 house 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

Click the link below for more details:

Winter Rules and Regulations

#Todd Tweets

Todd Schmidt, Village Administrator and Economic Development Director, has joined the world of Twitter! Using the hashtag #ToddTweets on the Village of Waunakee Twitter (@WaunakeeWI), Todd will be tweeting messages on the multitude of activities happening in Waunakee and his adventures as the Village Administrator of the "Only Waunakee in the World". Follow us on Twitter @WaunakeeWI, to stay up-to-date on what is going on in Waunakee!

Farmer's Market

Wauna-A-Bowl Parking Lot
301 South Century
Waunakee, WI 53597
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Halloween Safety

Halloween Trick or Treating will be on Saturday, October 31
from 5-7 PM. Please drive extra cautious in the neighborhoods and watch out for pedestrians. The following are some safety tips for parents and children:

• Teach your children how to properly cross a street. Only cross streets at crosswalks.
• Help your child pick out or make a costume that has eye holes large enough for a good peripheral vision.
• For greater visibility during dusk and darkness, decorate or trim costumes with reflective tape that will glow in the beam of a car's headlights. Bags or sacks should also be light colored or decorated with reflective tape. Reflective tape is usually available in hardware, bicycle, and sporting goods stores.
• To easily see and be seen children should also carry flashlights or glow sticks.
• Costumes should be short enough to prevent children from tripping and falling.
• If your child is carrying a prop, make sure the tips are smooth and flexible enough to not cause injury if fallen on.
• Know the route your kids will be taking if you aren't going with them.
• The safest idea is to have an adult accompany kids. If you're not with the kids, be sure to set a time they will be home by. Make sure they know how important it is for them to be home on time.
• Children should not enter homes or apartments unless they are accompanied by an adult.  

Prepare to "Fall Back" by Checking Home Detectors

Daylight Savings Time ends this Sunday, November 1, 2015 as we "fall back" and set clocks back one hour. This is also a great time to check the things that keep us safe and ready for emergencies such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Click on the link below for more details:

Checking Home Detectors

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of November 1, 2015

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

Parks and Recreation Committee Wednesday, November 4, 2015 @ 5:45 PM at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2015/10/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_19.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

Farmer's Market

Wauna-A-Bowl Parking Lot
301 South Century
Waunakee, WI 53597
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

TIF "101" Special Educational Village Listening Session

Monday, October 26, 2015
Waunakee Village Center
Lower Level
7:00 PM
333 South Madison Street
Waunakee, Wisconsin 53597

Please join us for a special educational Village Listening Session called “TIF 101” at the Waunakee Village Center.

The purpose of the listening sessions is to give Village Residents the opportunity to meet informally with Village President Chris Zellner and Village Administrator Todd Schmidt to discuss issues and ask questions. The main topic of discussion for this session will focus on Tax Increment Financing (TIF). Michael Harrigan, the Village’s financial advisor from Ehlers and Associates, will be on hand to provide his knowledge and expertise of the various uses of TIF.

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 President Zellner at czellner@waunakee.com or Administrator Schmidt at 850-5227 or tschmidt@waunakee.com.

Waunakee Schools Music Boosters Fall Fruit Sale

Help support the Waunakee middle and high school music programs!

The holiday mixed boxes make great gifts for family, friends, and employees. The sale runs from October 19 through November 4.

Click the link below for more details:

Music Boosters of Waunakee

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of October 25, 2015

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

Utility Commission Monday, October 26, 2015 @ 5:30 PM at 322 Moravian Valley Road (Waunakee Utilities)

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2015/10/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_12.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

Halloween at the Farm

Saturday, October 24, 2015
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Schumacher Farm Park
5682 Highway 19
Waunakee, WI 53597

Bring the young ones out to celebrate this magical holiday with some old-fashioned fun!

Click the link below for more details:

Halloween at the Farm

Creative Wall at the Hall with the Waunakee Community Band

Thursday, October 22, 2015
Waunakee Village Hall
500 West Main Street
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Have you ever listened to the sounds of the Waunakee Community Band? How would you like to learn more about this group of talented performers? 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 Janet Tweed, the Waunakee Community Band Director and Founder.

Light our Village in Blue

The Light our Village in Blue planning group determined the need for a "brand" name,  a logo, a website, and a Facebook page to market the events involved in the project.

The "brand" name is Operation Diabetes Blue. You are encouraged to visit the website and the Facebook Page and let the planning group know if you see improvements that may be needed for these social media sites.

Be sure to check out all the great events planned for November in and around the Village.

New Lions Pridecast - Navy Band Commodores 2015 National Tour

Waunakee High School
Field House
301 Community Drive
Monday, November 2
7:00 PM

The United States Navy Band Commodores 2015 National Tour will be coming to Waunakee sponsored by "Friends of Waunakee Performing Arts".  Admission is free; however, tickets are required and may be picked up at: Ace Hardware, Mallatt's, The Village Center, and the High School.

Click the link below for more details:

Navy Band Commodores

Farmer's Market

Wauna-A-Bowl Parking Lot
301 South Century
Waunakee, WI 53597
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of October 18, 2015

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

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

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2015/10/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 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

Village of Waunakee Website Redesign

It's Here-The Village of Waunakee's New Website Redesign!

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website redesign. Our website's fresh new look, user-friendly navigation and search functionality are some of the new features. The responsive design will take the content exactly how it appears on the website and re-size it to fit your viewing screen whether it be on your mobile phone, your tablet, or your home computer.

Our goal with this new site is to provide our visitors with an easier way to access and navigate the important information that they are seeking.

Check out our newly redesigned website by clicking on the following link:

Village of Waunakee Website

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 2015

Farmer's Market

Wauna-A-Bowl Parking Lot
301 South Century
Waunakee, WI 53597
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Waunakee Firefighter's Pancake Breakfast and Open House

Waunakee Fire Department
401 West Second Street
Sunday, October 11, 2015
8:00 AM - Noon

The Waunakee Fire Department will host the annual pancake breakfast from 8:00 AM - Noon. They will serve pancakes, sausages, eggs, milk, juice and coffee. Kids ten and under eat free! Fire trucks will be on display.

Community Band Scoopie Night

Culvers
900 East Main Street
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
4:00 - 8:00 PM

 The Waunakee Community Band will be hosting "Scoopie Night" at Culvers. Carry out or dine in and enjoy music played by some of their noteworthy members.

Utility Scam

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has recently heard from a number of Wisconsin businesses who received threatening phone calls about their utility accounts.
 

Scammers falsely claiming to represent the local utility company are calling businesses or consumers and threatening them with disconnection of services unless immediate payment is made. If you receive a similar threatening call about your home or business utility account, hang up and do not engage the caller. Contact your local utility provider to inquire about the status of your account and to report the call.

Avoid being tricked in a utility scam by remembering these simple guidelines:

• Utility companies will contact you by mail if your account is overdue. They may also call you if your services are at risk of being terminated, but will NEVER demand immediate payment over the phone.
• If a caller demands a utility payment by prepaid debit card or wire transfer, it is a scam.
• Scammers can manipulate your caller ID display to show the local utility company's name or number when they call.

If you are unsure of the status of your account, contact your service provider using the number listed on your recent gas or electric bill or visit the website to identify a customer service phone number.

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of October 11, 2015

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

Library Board Monday, October 12, 2015 @ 6:00 PM at 710 South Street (Public Library)

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2015/09/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_28.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

Taking Off Soon!

Something new will be taking off soon in the Village on October 8!

Taxpayers Beware of IRS Impersonators

Taxpayers beware of IRS Impersonators! Don't become a victim this filing season. If you believe you have been a victim of a IRS Impersonation Scam, contact the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.

Click the link below for more details:

IRS Impersonation Scam Reporting

2015 WNC Volunteer Recruitment Fair

Waunakee Neighborhood Connection
208 S. Century Ave.
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

What is your special talent? Meet and talk with Dedicated WNC personnel who will match your skill set with a volunteer position. Featuring cookies and punch.

Click the link below for more details:

Volunteer Recruitment Fair

New Intermediate School Ground Breaking

Tuesday, October 6, 2015
6273 Woodland Drive
Waunakee, WI 53597

Please join the Waunakee Community School District at a Ground Breaking Ceremony to celebrate construction at the new intermediate school. An exciting new space is being created that will enable the school district to manage growth and inspire young learners. This short program will involve students and district representatives, followed by an official ground breaking. In case of severe weather, the ceremony will be postponed for Wednesday, October 7, 2015.

Fall Leaf Collection

Fall leaf collection will begin on October 5, 2015 and end on November 19, 2015. 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 will be no leaf pick-up in the alleys and leaves in plastic bags must be removed from the plastic bags before pick-up.