Weekly Public Works Improvements Update - Week of December 5, 2016

To view the weekly Public Works Improvements for the Week of December 5, 2016, please click the link below for more details:

Weekly Public Works Improvements Update - Week of December 5, 2016

WNC Fundraiser at Papa Murphy's

Papa Murphy's
219 South Century Avenue
December 7, 14, 21, 28

Grab some pizza for dinner and help support the Waunakee Neighborhood Connection. On the above listed dates, Papa Murphy's will be donating 10 percent of it's sales to the WNC.

High School Mental Health Forum

Waunakee Village Center
333 South Madison Street
December 5, 2016
6:00 - 8:00 PM

Waunakee Community High School, with the Waunakee Cares Coalition and student group, Above the Influence, will host a discussion on student alcohol and other drug abuse and mental health. Data on student mental health challenges will be reviewed as input will be sought on how to begin to address these growing issues.

Donations Needed for WNC Kids Shopping Day

Waunakee Neighborhood Connection
208 South Century Avenue

The Waunakee Neighborhood Connection will be hosting a shopping day on December 4 for the children of registered WNC families. In order for this even to be successful, WNC needs to have a supply of new gifts for kids to choose from. WNC is especially in need of men's gifts such as DVD's, sports gear, tools, cologne, etc. Donate your gifts at WNC on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Annual Seniors Christmas Party

St. John's School Cafeteria
114 E Third St.
Sunday, December 4, 2016
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Bingo, door prizes, entertainment and a delicious lunch will be served.

Grandma Gretel's Gingerbread House

Waunakee Village Center
333 S. Madison Street
Saturday, December 3, 2016
1:00 PM-4:00 PM

WNC's 5th Annual Grandma Gretel's Gingerbread House event will be coordinated with Waunakee Village Center's Santa and Mrs. Claus, featuring carols and singing performances by the Waunakee High School Grazioso and others. Stop by to decorate your gingerbread house. This event is a perfect time for families and friends to get in the holiday spirit and come together as a community. This year, WNC is partnering with Waunakee High School DECA. Gingerbread house kits will be for sale at $20 per kit, and all extra candy and icing will be provided.

Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Village Center!

Village Center
333 Madison Street
Saturday, December 3
1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Families can spend the afternoon making crafts and enjoying apple cider, hot chocolate and cookies while listening to live holiday music. This event is co-sponsored by the Waunakee Rotary Club. 

Parents are encouraged to bring cameras so they can take pictures of the kids with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Friends of Schumacher Farm Scoopie Night

Waunakee Culver's
900 E Main Street
Thursday, December 1, 2016
4:00 PM-8:00 PM

The Friends of Schumacher Farm will be hosting a Scoopie Night. A percentage of all proceeds will benefit Schumacher Farm Park.

Small Business Saturday

Saturday, November 26, 2016

Visit local Waunakee businesses

this Saturday to take advantage of the
biggest shopping day of the year - Small Business Saturday!

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of November 27, 2016

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

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

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2016/11/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_2.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 Mural Project Announcement and Public Call for Historical Photos

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 22, 2016

Village of Waunakee Mural Project Announcement and Public Call for Historical Photos

Contacts:
Sharon Kilfoy, Dane Arts Mural Arts Director – 608-658-3736 / sharon@willyart.net
Todd Schmidt, Waunakee Village Administrator – 608-850-5227 / tschmidt@waunakee.com

Waunakee Furniture ETC, Dane Arts Mural Arts, and The Village of Waunakee are pleased to announce a community mural project. The new mural will be located on the west facing outside wall of Waunakee Furniture ETC and will be completed in 2017. The mural will highlight and show off the talents of area artists and beautify our community with high quality public art.

Community members are invited to be an important part of the process. Specifically, with the theme of the mural being "Old Waunakee Main Street at the Turn of the Last Century”, we are seeking historical photos featuring people and Main Street scenes that could be replicated in the mural design. Anyone interested in submitting photos for consideration may drop them off at Waunakee Furniture ETC, 121 W. Main Street, by December 30, 2016. Please include a note with whatever known details there are about the photo subject and content (including actual or estimated date if available), along with instructions on how to return the photo to its source.

Local artists, community members, and the Waunakee Area School District will also have an opportunity to be involved in the painting process. More details will be provided as progress is made on the design. Individuals, organizations and businesses in the community who may be interested in participating as a financial donor to help bring this project to life are encouraged to contact Village Administrator Todd Schmidt (contact info above).

Dane Arts Mural Arts (DAMA) is a public art program by Dane Arts that trains local artists to become community artists who use mural-making to beautify neighborhoods and make a difference in the lives of youth. DAMA empowers artists, neighborhoods and youth to become change agents, collaborating on projects which physically and socially improve communities. Since 2015 DAMA has completed numerous murals focused on under-resourced urban and rural communities throughout Dane County. Learn more at daneartsmuralarts.org.

 

Waunakee Rotary Lights

November 27 marks the 2016 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 27 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.

Winter Rules and Regulations

To get all the answers for the current winter rules and regulations for the Village such as snowmobile use in our Village, Christmas tree pick-up, alternate parking, snow in the streets, trash/recycle container placement, our mailbox policy, and clearing snow around the fire hydrants, please view the Winter Rules and Regulations flyer below:

Winter Rules and Regulations

Waunakee Neighborhood Connection Horrible Holiday Sweater Shuffle

Saturday, November 26
Lone Girl Brewing Company
9:00 AM

Join in the 3rd Annual Horrible Holiday Sweater Shuffle 5k event. The 5K Run/Walk kicks-off at 9:00 AM at The Lone Girl Brewing Company in downtown Waunakee and takes you through the streets of the community and four fun holiday-themed comfort stations. Prizes will be awarded for the best Horrible Holiday Sweaters. It is sure to be a festive, fun-filled event for the whole family! WNC's Horrible Holiday Sweater Shuffle will take place on city sidewalks and the paved bike path in Waunakee. There is one moderate hill about two miles into the walk/run. There will be four comfort stations with fun holiday team activities to complete and reach the finish line as fast as you can!

For more details, click the link below:

Horrible Holiday Shuffle

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of November 20, 2016

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

 

Village Board, Monday, November 21, 2016 at 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)

 

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2016/11/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_2.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

 

Compost Facility Closing November 30

The MRD compost facility at 5211 County Trunk Highway 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:

Compost Site

Waunakee Police Department November Newsletter

To view the Waunakee Police Department's November 2016 newsletter, please click the link below:

November 2016 Newsletter

Schumacher Farm Park Christmas Teas

Saturday, December 3, 2016
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Sunday, December 4, 2016
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Once again, the Friends of Schumacher Farm are hosting the delightful Christmas Teas to kick off the holiday season. Tea will be served and prepared on the wood-stove. Three settings of food, prepared under the supervision of Chef Steve Keip, will be served on the Schumacher family china. Join the fun holiday entertainment that ends with an old-fashioned tree lighting!

Bring a friend to enjoy this nostalgic holiday experience! Reservations are required and space is limited. Schumacher Farm Park Members: $12, non-members $15.

Click the link below for more details and reservations:

Schumacher Farm Park

Pellitteri Thanksgiving Holiday Collection

Residents normally serviced on Thursday, November 24, 2016 (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 pick up. Please call Pellitteri at 608-257-4285 if you have any questions.

Creative Wall at the Hall with Joe and Esther Severa

Do you enjoy the look of custom wood carvings? Would you like to see how two local artists have turned basswood, poplar, balsam, butternut, and spruce wood into art? This husband and wife team from Waunakee loves the Christmas holiday and has produced an assortment of creations for your viewing pleasure.

The Village Hall currently has on display several holiday Santa figures, walking sticks, and many other decorative pieces. Please make plans to stop in at the Village Hall (500 West Main Street) during business hours, for the months of November and December. You'll have the chance see many of Joe and Esther Severa’s creations and learn more about their carvings and wood burnings.

November 8, 2016 Election Final Results

Please click the link below to view the final November 8, 2016 election results.

November 8, 2016 Final Election Results

Village Hall Closed

Village Hall
500 W Main St.
Thursday, November 24, 2016
Friday, November 25, 2016

The Village Hall will be closed due to the Thanksgiving Day Holiday.  Normal business hours will resume on Monday, November 28, 2016.

Annual Holiday Craft Fair

November 19, 2016
9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Waunakee Middle School
1001 South St.

Join us for our famous Annual Holiday Craft Fair, Book Sale and Bake Sale. Thanks for your support of the Friends and Waunakee Public Library.

Final Fall Leaf Collection

The fall leaf collection will end on Thursday, November 17, 2016. 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 collection in the alleys and leaves in plastic bags must be removed from the plastic bags before pick-up.

Fall Senior Breakfast

Saturday, November 19, 2016
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Waunakee Senior Center
333 South Madison Street

Join us for the Fall Senior Breakfast (Free to Seniors 55 and Older) Sponsored by the Waunakee Rotary and the Waunakee Senior Center.

Park Administrator Opening for Schumacher Farm Park

Seeking Park Administrator

Be a part of a lasting legacy.  The Friends of Schumacher Farm Park currently is accepting applications for our Park Administrator.  This important role is responsible for coordinating and supporting various operations, services, programs, and activities for the Park.  The Park Administrator reports directly to the Friends of Schumacher Farm Park, working part time (approximately 20 hours per week) from the Park’s onsite office.  If you or someone you know is a self-starter who likes to work autonomously in a casual environment, we invite you to apply by submitting a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to info@schumacherfarmpark.org.  Please provide salary requirements.  To view the Park Administrator job description, go to https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B37WYd8LpqsLakxwQTNGODh3Z0U/view?usp=sharing.

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of November 13, 2016

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

Economic Development Commission Monday, November 14, 2016 @ 5:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)-CANCELLED
Plan Commission Monday, November 14, 2016 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Village Center Advisory Committee Tuesday, November 15, 2016 @ 5:45 PM at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)-CANCELLED
Joint Plan Commission Tuesday, November 15, 2016 @ 6:00 PM at 5387 Mary Lake Road (Westport Hall)


Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2016/11/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_2.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

Weekly Public Works Improvements Update - Week of November 7, 2016

To view the weekly Public Works Improvements for the Week of November 7, 2016, please click the link below for more details:

Weekly Public Works Improvements Update - Week of November 7, 2016

Donate on Election Day!

Waunakee Senior Center
333 S Madison Street

Donate used and new iPods, iPhones, iPads, or iTunes gift cards on Election Day! There will marked boxes located near the welcome desk at the Village Center. Please consider supporting our community members, and their care partners, who are living with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias. The Waunakee Dementia Coalition is accepting these items to provide personalized music through the Music & Memory Program.

To learn more about the power of personalized music, please visit musicandmemory.org or contact the Waunakee Senior Center at 849-8385.

Joint Waunakee-Westport Comprehensive Plan Open House

Thursday, November 10, 2016
Waunakee Village Center
333 S. Madison Street
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Join us for the second open house for the joint Waunakee-Westport Comprehensive Plan and Comprehensive Bicycle, Pedestrian and Outdoor Recreation Plan! Arrive at 6:00 p.m. for a short presentation featuring an update on the process, highlights from both draft plans, and the timeline for finalizing and adopting both plans. The remainder of the time will be an open house with opportunities to ask questions, view draft maps and content from both plans, and share your ideas for making Waunakee-Westport a better place to live, work, play, and stay.

Friends of the Waunakee Public Library Hot Dog Stand

Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Waunakee Village Center Entrance
333 South Madison Street
4:30 PM to 7:00 PM

The Friends of the Waunakee Public Library will have a hot dog stand on Election Day! They will be located very near the entrance of the Waunakee Village Center. Hot dogs and bottled water will be priced at $1.00 each and a bag of chips will sell for $.50. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Waunakee Public Library.

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of November 6, 2016

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

Village Board Monday, November 7, 2016 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Comprehensive Plan Public Informational Meeting/Open House Thursday, November 10, 2016 @ 6:00 PM at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)
Library Board Friday, November 11, 2016 @ 7:45 AM at 710 South Street (Waunakee Library)


Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2016/11/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

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of October 31, 2016

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

Parks and Recreation Committee-CANCELLED Wednesday, November 2, 2016 @ 5:45 PM at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)


Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2016/09/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_55.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

Waunakee Senior Center
333 South Madison Street
Beginning at 8:00 AM

The Senior Center is having a bake sale on Election Day! 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.