Keep Fire Hydrants Clear

Residents are asked to please clear snow and ice away from fire hydrants. Let's help out our volunteer firefighters by making their job a little easier. This can save time in case of a fire when seconds count.

Santa at The Village Center 2015

Waunakee Village Center
333 S. Madison St.
Saturday, December 5, 2015
1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Admission: FREE

The Waunakee Village Center along with the Waunakee Rotary Club invite you to spend the afternoon with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Village Center. Families can spend the afternoon making crafts and enjoying apple cider, cookies, and candy canes while listening to live holiday music.

Rotary in Lights

November 30 marks the 2015 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.

December 2015 Horizons Newsletter

The December 2015 Horizons newsletter is now available.

Click the link below for more details:

December 2015 Horizons Newsletter

WIS 19 Safety and Operations Study Public Involvement Meeting

December 3, 2015
Waunakee Village Hall
500 West Main Street
Waunakee, WI 53597
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Southwest Region (WisDOT) is studying WIS 19 from US 12 (Town of Springfield) to WIS 89 in the City of Waterloo. This is a planning-level preservation study in which the primary goal of the study is to develop a long term plan for maintaining safety and mobility on the existing corridor.

Click the link below for more details:

WIS 19 Safety and Operations Study
 

Give a Holiday Dinner to a Local Neighbor in Need

The Waunakee Neighborhood Connection (WNC) in collaboration with the Waunakee Community School District and the Waunakee Community is proud to provide a FREE holiday dinner to families and seniors in the greater Waunakee area who are in need of help this holiday season.

Click the link below for more details:

Donate a Holiday Meal

Village Hall will be Closed

Village Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, 2015 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, November 30, 2015.

Winter Warrior Snow Shoveling Program

The Village of Waunakee is pleased to introduce the Winter Warrior Snow Shoveling Program, through the SnowCrew website. The program is designed to facilitate neighbors helping neighbors, to assist our residents in locating volunteers in their neighbor-
hoods to shovel snow from their walkways, sidewalks and driveways.  The SnowCrew website connects those needing assistance with volunteers willing to help.

Want to Help Out? 
If you or your organization(s) are interested in helping your neighbors this winter, you are encouraged to visit the SnowCrew website (https://snowcrew.org/) and register. Residents who are unable to shovel their own property will also register on the SnowCrew website. When they request assistance, an icon will show up on a map of Waunakee allowing volunteers to locate those needing assistance in clearing snow. The website also allows volunteers to let other volunteers know where they are helping, avoiding any duplication.

Need Help? 
If you need help shoveling your property this winter, please visit https://snowcrew.org/ and register.Once registered, you can post an alert for help on the SnowCrew website. An icon will show up on a map of Waunakee identifying your location, indicating you need assistance. Volunteers who are registered to help will then have an opportunity to provide assistance in clearing snow.

Volunteers who are having trouble registering or residents without internet access may call 608-850-2830 and Village staff will assist with the registration process.

For more information, please contact Administrative Intern Ben John at adminintern@waunakee.com or by telephone phone at 608-850-2830.

The Village is pleased to promote the SnowCrew system; however this system is independent of the Village. The Village cannot ensure success in using the system for either those needing help or those volunteering to help. As a reminder, it is the sole responsibility of each individual property owner to complete snow removal in accordance with Village ordinances.

Grandma Gretel's Gingerbread House

Saturday, December 5, 2015
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Fee: $20.00 Per House

Waunakee Village Center
333 South Madison Street
Waunakee, WI 53597

Decorate your already constructed gingerbread house. If you have special items you want to use to decorate your house, please bring it with you. Otherwise, all icing and candy items will be furnished. 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. Sponsored by Meffert Oil Company. All proceeds benefit Waunakee Neighborhood Connection programs and local families in need.

Click the link below for more details:

Grandma Gretel's Gingerbread House

Pellitteri Thanksgiving Holiday Collection

Residents normally serviced on Thursday, November 26, 2015 (Thanksgiving Day) will be serviced one day later than their normal pick up 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 call Pellitteri at 608-257-4285 if you have any questions.

Friends of the Library Holiday Craft Fair 2015

Arboretum School
1351 Arboretum Drive
9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Saturday, November 21, 2015

The holidays are right around the corner! Mark you calendar to attend our Annual Holiday Craft Fair, Book Sale, and Bake Sale.

Luscious baked goods donated by the Friends and friends of Friends will tempt your taste buds. We will have loads of  books for sale at bargain prices, and of course, over fifty talented crafters with their amazing creations have rented booths to share their wares with you. FREE door prizes will awarded every hour on the hour-you must be present to win!

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of November 22, 2015

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

Utility Commission Monday, November 23, 2015 @ 5:30 PM at 322 Moravian Valley Road (Waunakee Utilities)
Public Works Committee Tuesday, November 24, 2015 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)


Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2015/11/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_9.htmlAgendas 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

Schumacher Farm Park Christmas Teas

Saturday, December 12, 2015
1:00 PM & 6:00 PM

Sunday, December 13, 2015
2:00 PM

Schumacher Farm Park
5682 Highway 19
Waunakee, WI 53597

Long time Friend and original staff, Judy Borke, returns to the Schumacher farmhouse to host Christmas Teas. Enjoy wassail warmed on the wood-stove, tea with three settings of food served on the Schumacher family china and fun holiday entertainment that ends with an old-fashioned tree lighting!

Bring a friend to enjoy this warm and nostalgic holiday experience. Schumacher Farm Park Members: $12, non-members $15. Only 20 seats will be available at each tea, so tickets must be purchased in advance.

Click the link below for more details:

Schumacher Farm Park

Final Leaf Pick-Up Week for 2015

The Final week for leaf pick-up in the Village will be the week of  November 16. Place leaves on the terrace, not in the road. Leaves in bags will NOT be collected. Pick up will begin on Monday that week and will be completed for the final collection of 2015 when Public Works has gone through the entire Village.

The MRD Compost Facility at 5211 Hwy Q, will be open until November 30, 2015, if you have leaves after the final collection to dispose of.

Diabetes Blues Concert

Waunakee High School Preforming Arts Center
301 Community Dr.
Saturday, November 14, 2015
7:00 PM
Admission: Free, donations welcome

The Madison College Big Band will perform the first annual Diabetes Blues Concert.

In recognition of World Diabetes Day and the diabetes color blue, the concert will feature a variety of blues music. The band will perform the world premier of Kyle Rightley's "Diabetes and Me-Light Our Village in Blue." Rightley is a Madison based performer, songwriter, and educator. He will autograph the lyrics of his song for anyone making a donation of any size to the American Diabetes Association or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Pre-concert activities such as free screenings begin at 6:00 PM. The concert is sponsored by Operation Diabetes Blue-the diabetes component of the Waunakee Family of Lions Clubs and their business partners.

Click the link below for details:

Operation Diabetes Blue

Red Barn Co. Store Holiday Open House and Grand Opening

Red Barn Co. Store
114 East Main Street, Ste 107
(New Location)
Thursday, November 12
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join the Red Barn at their new location. Live music by Byrd Brothers, refreshments, appetizers, cookies by The Makery, and more! Bring a non-perishable food donation for The Waunakee Food Pantry to be entered for a chance to win one of their favorite things....their steeple lantern with a beautiful, realistic flameless candle and fresh botanicals.

Poll Workers Needed for 2016-2017

The Village of Waunakee encourages citizens to become involved in the election process for 2016-2017. One of the most rewarding ways to do this is to become an Election Day poll worker! Click on the form below and either mail it to the Clerk's Office, P.O. Box 100, 500 West Main Street, Waunakee, WI 53597 or bring it to the Village Hall in person. We look forward to meeting with you and discussing the process!

Poll Worker Application

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of November 15, 2015

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

Village Board Monday, November 16, 2015 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Village Center Advisory Committee Tuesday, November 17, 2015 @ 5:45 PM at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2015/11/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

Are you ready for winter? Wisconsin's Winter Awareness Week November 9-16, 2015.

Governor Scott Walker has declared November 9-16, 2015 as Wisconsin's Winter Awareness Week. The annual campaign sponsored by Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM), Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT), and National Weather Service (NWS), reminds us now is the time to get ready before the snow and cold hit.

Click the link below for more details:

Winter Awareness Media Kit

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 2015

Women, Wine & Wellness

Waunakee Village Center
Thursday, November 19
333 South Madison St.
6:30 PM-8:30 PM

Celebrate being a healthy woman! The Women, Wine & Wellness event will feature speakers Dr. Chad Updike, chiropractor and wellness expert and Jenna Atkinson, entrepreneur, Growth Podcast Host, and a keynote speaker on "Reach Your Biggest Goal in 100 Days".

Mingle and shop with vendors, Aceva Nutraceuticals, LuLu Avenue Jewelry, L'Bri Natural Skincare, Sweet Pea Floral, and A Healthy Glow.

To reserve your space, please email AlignLife Chiropractic at waunakee@alignlife.com or call the office at 608-849-4464.

MRD Compost Facility Closing For Season November 30

The MRD compost facility at 5211 Hwy. Q, is operated by Purple Cow Organics. Residents of the City of Middleton and Villages of Waunakee and Shorewood Hills may continue to bring items to the site at no charge until November 30 at which time the site will close for the season.

The compost facility is open seasonally from April 1 through November 30. For more information on what is accepted at the site and the hours of operation:

Click the link below for more details:

MRD Compost Facility Hours and Information

Schumacher Farm Scoopie Night

The friends of Schumacher Farm will host a Scoopie Night at the Waunakee Culver's on Thursday, November 5, from 4:00 PM-8:00 PM. A percentage of all proceeds will benefit the Friends of Schumacher Farm.

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of November 8, 2015

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

Economic Development Commission Monday, November 9, 2015 @ 5:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Library Board Monday, November 9, 2015 @ 6:00 PM at 710 South Street (Public Library)
Plan Commission Monday, November 9, 2015 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Joint Plan Commission Tuesday, November 10, 2015 @ 6:00 PM at Mary Lake Road (Westport Hall)

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2015/10/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_26.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