April 2016 Horizons Newsletter

The April 2016 Horizons newsletter is now available. We hope that you will enjoy the new format!

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April 2016 Horizons

STEM Day for Families at Tormach Inc.

Saturday, April 9, 2016
Admission: FREE
Tormach Inc.
1071 Uniek Dr.
10:00 AM-2:00 PM

What is STEM? It is Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

This family focused event for all ages will showcase some of the fun and exciting ways STEM relates to our daily lives. There will be a variety of hands on experiments and activities for families to engineer, explore, and build together, as well as some demonstrations of cool and exciting technology that happens right here in Waunakee.

Note: This free event is planned and sponsored by Waunakee Public Library but is NOT held at the library. Once you arrive at Tormach there will be volunteers wearing turquoise STEM Day t-shirts.

Click the link below for more details:

STEM Day for Families

WNC is Looking for an Assistant Project Coordinator

The Waunakee Neighborhood Connection is looking for an Assistant Project Coordinator.

The Assistant Project Coordinator provides assistance to the Operations Manager and the Executive Director in facilitating day to day management of business dealings for the Waunakee Neighborhood Connection. Responsibilities include coordinating, performing, and monitoring the technical and administrative duties in support of the WNC.

Click the link below for more details:

WNC Assistant Project Coordinator Job Opening

Home Endeavors Network

Thursday, April 14, 2016
Blowin' Smoke BBQ
1336 Montondon Avenue
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The next Home Endeavors Network social event is BBQ Night at Blown' Smoke BBQ! Come network with other local professionals in an informal setting and enjoy authentic Kansas City style BBQ.

Please RSVP Ben John, Administrative Intern at adminintern@Waunakee.com or call (608) 850-2830.

WNPD Burglary News Release and Reward Offer

Reward for Information Regarding Burglaries
Waunakee Police are investigating three residential burglaries which have been reported since March 9th. In two cases the residents were on vacation when the burglaries occurred. In the third case the residents left their home for less than an hour and returned to discover the burglary.
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Two of the homes were entered by force. Entry was gained to the third home through an unlocked door. The streets where the burglaries occurred are Meadowbrook Lane, Fourth Street and Hanover Place
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Waunakee Police is offering a cash reward for information on any of the cases which lead to an arrest. Callers can remain anonymous and can report information on the main line, 849-4523 or the TIPS line, 849-2TIP (2847). Police also remind residents to report suspicious persons and vehicle incidents as they are occurring by either call the main line or 911

Joint Waunakee-Westport Comprehensive Plan Update Website

The 2016 Joint Waunakee-Westport Comprehensive Plan Update website is now live!

We need your help! The Village of Waunakee and the Town of Westport are seeking your input as we jointly update our Comprehensive Plan and Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. These plans are important documents for charting our future as mature and vibrant communities. Staff use these plans to guide decision making of the elected body and related committees, apply for federal and state grants, and advise potential developers. These plans are also used when making annual budgeting decisions and prioritizing various public projects. To be clear, these plans do not and should not reflect the interests of just our elected officials and staff. What is most important is that these plans reflect the desires and hopes of all of the community stakeholders - citizens, taxpayers, and business owners.

Click the link below to visit the new website:

Waunakee-Westport Comprehensive Plan Update Website


 

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of March 27, 2016

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

Utility Commission Monday, March 28, 2016 @ 5:30 PM at 322 Moravian Valley Road (Waunakee Utilities)

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2016/03/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_18.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

Election Day Bake Sale

Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Waunakee Senior Center
333 South Madison Street
8:00 AM Until Baked Goods are Gone

The Senior Center is having a Bake Sale! When you come to vote, please stop and shop for some delicious homemade treats made by the many talented people that bring in their freshly baked pies, cookies, muffins, cakes, breads and treats of all sorts. All proceeds benefit the Senior Center.

Attention Bakers: 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 baked goods. Items must be dropped off at the Senior Center on Monday, April 4 between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of March 20. 2016

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

Finance Committee - CANCELLED Monday, March 21, 2016 @ 5:30 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Village Board- CANCELLED Monday, March 21, 2016 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Public Works Committee Tuesday, March 22, 2016 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2016/03/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

April Spring Election and Presidential Preference Primary

Don't want to wait in line to vote?

Remember you can vote an in-person absentee ballot for the April Spring Election and Presidential Preference Primary in the Clerk's Office beginning Monday, March 21, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. Remember to bring your photo ID!

If you need to register to vote, you can do that too. You will need proof of residence and your WI driver license number and expiration. Don't worry though, if you don't have a WI driver license, a WI ID may be substituted. If you have neither a WI driver license or ID, the last 4 digits of your Social Security number will be required on your voter registration application.

To learn more, visit http://www.gab.wi.gov/

We're Hiring! Account Clerk II

The Village of Waunakee is currently accepting applications for a full-time Accounting Clerk II. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this position is responsible for accounting tasks involving accounts payable, payroll processing, accounts receivable, maintenance of related records, and month end and year end reconciling procedures.

Application Deadline: Friday, March 25, 2016.
Complete details for this position can be found at: www.waunakee.com/jobs

Barns on Main Proposal Deadline Extended to March 25th

The Village of Waunakee in partnership with Endres Manufacturing and the Chamber of Commerce, is happy to announce the second annual Waunakee Public Art Project. Last year's project, Goats on Main, was successful in developing a creative and innovative approach to the identity of Waunakee. The Village and its partners would like to build on this project and see it taken even further.

This year's project, Barns on Main, will coincide with the capital campaign being run by Schumacher Farm to complete renovations on their historic barn property. Endres Manufacturing will again donate steel cutouts, this time in the shape of a barn with a silo, as well as $100 stipends to each artist. The Chamber has also decided to generously donate an additional $100 stipend, which means each artist will receive $200 to complete this project. In addition, this year we are able to select 15 artists instead of 10 to complete a public art piece, and artists will have twice as long to work on their piece compared to last year.

Those interested in applying must currently live/work within the school district limits of Waunakee, or be a graduate of the Waunakee Community School District. Full proposals are due by March 25, 2016.

Click the link below for more details:

Barns on Main

Roger Bindl Presents "Marcella & the Schumacher Farm Park"

Marcella Schumacher was born in 1910, and grew up on her family farm located at 5682 Hwy. 19.

Marcella gifted the farm as a living history museum and conservancy to educate and demonstrate for people what life was like in the 1920's and 30's. This video tells a part of that story and shows how the farm has been used and restored by Friends of Schumacher Farm Park. It also highlights some of the events that go on throughout each year and different ways that you can get involved.

Please take the time to click the link below:

Marcella & the Schumacher Farm Park

Barns on Main Proposals Due March 14

The Village of Waunakee in partnership with Endres Manufacturing and the Chamber of Commerce, is happy to announce the second annual Waunakee Public Art Project. Last year's project, Goats on Main, was successful in developing a creative and innovative approach to the identity of Waunakee. The Village and its partners would like to build on this project and see it taken even further.

This year's project, Barns on Main, will coincide with the capital campaign being run by Schumacher Farm to complete renovations on their historic barn property. Endres Manufacturing will again donate steel cutouts, this time in the shape of a barn with a silo, as well as $100 stipends to each artist. The Chamber has also decided to generously donate an additional $100 stipend, which means each artist will receive $200 to complete this project. In addition, this year we are able to select 15 artists instead of 10 to complete a public art piece, and artists will have twice as long to work on their piece compared to last year.

Those interested in applying must currently live/work within the school district limits of Waunakee, or be a graduate of the Waunakee Community School District. Full proposals are due by March 14, 2016.

Click the link below for more details:

Barns on Main

Finance 101 Event Reminder!

Finance 101: Sound Financial Planning and Practices for the Independent Business Person

The Village of Waunakee is excited to host a Home Endeavors Network event. This workshop, sponsored in collaboration with SCORE, will focus on internal financial planning and management. Among the issues to be covered are: Setting policies, monitoring financial data, and inexpensive resources and services to assist you.

Click the link below for more details:

Finance 101

CrossFit Farmland Friday Night Lights

CrossFit Farmland believes in helping others. Each year, CrossFit Farmland holds an auction for the "Best Seats In the House" for viewing the athletes who participate in the Friday Night Lights event (every Friday night until March 25th). This year they have selected the Waunakee Neighborhood Connection be the benefactor of the weekly charity auction.

Click the link below for more details and to bid on the Best Seats in the House!

CrossFit Farmland

Waunakee Police Department March Newsletter

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

Reminder, please remember to lock your vehicles if parking them outside. We had a recent rash of thefts from inside motor vehicles and it appears the number one deterrent is to lock your vehicle.


Waunakee Police Department March Newsletter

Pancake Breakfast to theBenefit Waunakee Neighborhood Connection

March 12, 2016
Waunakee Village Center
333 South Madison Street
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Northridge Church is hosting a pancake breakfast to benefit the Waunakee Neighborhood Connection. Come and have a great breakfast at the Village Center and support the projects and programs of WNC at the same time. See you there!

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of March 13, 2016

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

Economic Development Commission Monday, March 14, 2016 @ 5:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Plan Commission Monday, March 14, 2016 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Village Center Advisory Committee - CANCELLED Tuesday, March 15, 2016 @ 5:45 PM at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2016/02/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_29.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

10th Annual Waunakee Wellness & Energy Fair

Saturday, March 12, 2016
Waunakee Village Center
333 S. Madison Street
8:30 AM-12:00 PM

The Waunakee Lions Club and Waunakee Utilities along with the Village Center welcome you to this free event. The event is open to all ages and will include community groups, health screenings, information booths and energy demonstrations.

Mark your calendars to bring your family to this fun and educational morning. Everyone that attends will be eligible to win great door prizes.

Click the link below for more details:

10th Annual Waunakee Wellness & Energy Fair

Workshop on Wellness

Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Waunakee Village Center
333 South Madison Street
Lower Level
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Maureen Keegan and Mary Aleckson, certified Life Coaches, will present techniques for a more fulfilling life during this Workshop on Wellness (WOW). The techniques include creating balance, exploring values, determining vision, investigation true passions, practicing mindfulness and discovering life purpose. WOW presentations are scheduled each month on the second Wednesday and offer a variety of health topics presented by area health professionals. The events are sponsored jointly by Waunakee Lions Club and Waunakee Village Center.

The Big Waunabowskee Bowlathon

Sunday, April 10, 2016
Waun-a-Bowl
301 S. Century Ave.
Check-in: 11:00 AM
Start time: 11:30 AM

The Waunakee Neighborhood Connection (WNC) is a non-profit organization that cares for our community by connecting partners and neighbors to provide daily necessities, resources and tools to those in need.

The annual WNC Bowlathon brings the community together while raising money and awareness for WNC, ensuring the necessary funding for fundamental programming.

This family friendly fun event will feature bowling, raffles, games, face painting, a DJ, pizza, soda, sundae bar and more!

It only takes one person to make a difference-YOU!

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2016 The Big Waunabowskee Bowlathon