Scoopie Day and Night for WaunaBOOM!

Waunakee Culvers
900 East Main Street
Thursday, June 1, 2017
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Join us at Culver's for Scoopie Day to benefit WaunaBOOM! Advanced orders, pick up and delivery!! Businesses are encouraged over the lunch hour to support this event to celebrate July 4th! Culver's will be donating 10% of all sales. Families can stop by for dinner or an after school treat!

For more information on WaunaBOOM, Click the link below:

 WaunaBOOM.com

Village Hall Summer Hours

Village Hall summer hours run from Memorial Day through Labor Day
Mondays - Thursdays 7:00 AM to 4:15 PM
Fridays 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Dine for Dough

Rocky Rococo's
301 South Century Avenue
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Take a break during finals week and Dine for Dough for WNC! Between 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Rocky Rococo's in Waunakee will donate 10% of all sales (carry out, dine in, and drive thru) to Waunakee Neighborhood Connection.

Click the link below for more details:

Dine for Dough

Big Rig Event

Ripp Park
213 Dorn Drive
Sunday, June 4, 2017
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Fire Engines...Dump Trucks...Skid Steers...Tractors...Med Flight!

Do your kids get excited when they see a big dump truck rumbling by or the flashing lights of a police car?  Put your imagination in gear, grab your Bob the Builder hat and head on down to this awesome event. Kids of all ages can climb on, explore and get up close with their favorite big rigs. Parents bring your cameras. Admission is FREE!

Waunakee Bike Rodeo

Heritage Elementary School
501 South Street
Thursday, June 1, 2017
4:00 - 5:30 PM

The Waunakee Police Department will be hosting its annual Bike Rodeo which is designed to promote safe riding habits and skills needed for young bike riders, ages 5-12. Free helmet fitting, free bike licensing, and a bike technician will be on hand to help identify mechanical issues of the kids' bikes. An activities checklist will be provided and if completed, all participants will receive a prize! Prize tickets will be drawn after the event and prizes delivered to the child's school. No need to register or sign up. This is a free event, just show up and enjoy! If you have any questions please contact Officer Asher Torbeck at 849-2109.

Weekly Public Works Improvements Update - May 29, 2017

To view the weekly Public Works Improvements for the Week of May 29, 2017, please click the link below for more details:

Weekly Public Works Improvements Update - Week of May 29, 2017

Memorial Weekend Travel Tips

Many people will be traveling this holiday weekend to attend Memorial Day events and to spend time with family and friends. Whether you are traveling or staying home, ReadyWisconsin has these tips to help keep you and your family safe. 

Click the link below for more details: 

Travel Tips

Memorial Day Parade Update

Monday, May 29, 2017
American Legion
417 E. Main Street


Waunakee's Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony will take place on Monday morning. Parade line up will be at 10:00 AM at the Fire Station Parking lot. The parade starts at 10:30 AM marching east down Main Street, turning at Cross Street to end at the American Legion building. A pot luck will follow at the American Legion hosted by the American Post #360.


 

Pellitteri Memorial Day Pick Up Schedule

Residents normally serviced on Monday, May 29, 2017 through Thursday, June 1, 2017 will be serviced one day later than their normal pickup day due to the Memorial Day Holiday.

Please have carts out by 7:00 AM for collection. Please contact Pellitteri at (608) 257-4258 if you have any questions.

Village Hall Closed on Memorial Day

The Waunakee Village Hall located at 500 West Main Street will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2017 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.  Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 30, 2017.

Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony

400 E Main Street
Monday, May 29, 2017
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Waunakee's Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony takes place on Monday morning.  Parade starts at 10:30 AM marching east down Main Street, turning at Cross Street and ending at the American Legion building. The Ceremony takes place at the Village Park at the Veteran's Memorial with the Middle School Band performing.

A pot luck will follow at the Village Park hosted by the American Legion Post #360.

Century Avenue Construction Project Update

The construction crew will be progressing through Phase 5 during the week of May 22. These pictures depict the progress on Century Avenue including the street base being rebuilt.

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Century Avenue Construction Project 

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of May 21, 2017

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

Utility Commission
May 22, 2017 at 5:30 PM
Waunakee Utilities - 322 Moravian Valley Road

Check out the prior post on this topic:
 http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2017/05/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of-may_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

Weekly Public Works Improvements Update - May 22, 2017

To view the weekly Public Works Improvements for the Week of May 22, 2017, please click on the link below for more details:

Weekly Public Works Improvements Update - Week of May 22, 2017

Citizen Services Representative Position Opening

The Citizen Service Representative must be comfortable answering a multi-line phone, assisting people at the front counter, and performing other complex clerical tasks. This position requires excellent phone skills, word processing proficiency, the ability to create and maintain spreadsheets, and the willingness to be productive in a fast-paced environment. The position application deadline is June 9, 2017.

Click the link below for more details:

www.waunakee.com/jobs

Public Works Crew Member Position Opening

Candidates will work in a team environment and be responsible for work related to municipal streets, storm water utilities, recycling operations, maintenance of municipal buildings and grounds, turf maintenance and landscaping, and must be capable of performing strenuous physical work.  The application deadline for this position is Friday, May 19, 2017.

Click the link below for more details:

Public Works Position

WNC Electric Cord Drop-off

Waunakee Neighborhood Connection
208 S. Century Avenue
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Make sure you donate those old cords and holiday lights to the Waunakee Neighborhood Connection. Any computer cords, old phone cords, USB cords or printer cords can be donated. If you are cleaning out those small appliances, cut off the cords and donate them too!

 

Waunakee Neighborhood Connection Night at the Duck Pond

Warner Park
2930 North Sherman Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
Saturday, June 3, 2017

Come out to help support WNC at Warner Park put on by the Madison Mallards. Five dollars of every ticket sold will go back to WNC programs and services!

Click the link below for more details:
WNC Mallards Night

To purchase tickets click the link below:
Mallards Tickets

Notice of Board of Review

Thursday, June 1, 2017
Waunakee Village Hall
500 West Main Street
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Notice of Board of Review is scheduled for Thursday, June 1, 2017. It is recommended that you attend Open Book to discuss your property's assessment value with the assessor prior to appearing before the Board of Review. If you are not satisfied with your assessment value, you need to make arrangements with the Village Clerk's office to appear before the Board of Review. You must provide the Village Clerk with written or oral notice of your intent to file an objection by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. In addition, a written and signed for of objection to property assessment must be completed and filed with the Village Clerk's office.

Click the link below for more details:

Property Assessments

Waunakee EMS Open House

Waunakee EMS Station
201 North Klein Drive
Sunday, May 21, 2017
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Waunakee Area EMS will once again hold an Open House to kick off EMS week. Come and learn how to splint an injury, perform compression-only CPR and enjoy a fun activity station for children. Check out multiple emergency response vehicles, a drone demonstration by Dane County Emergency Management and an appearance by MedFlight at 12:30 PM. A free will offering lunch will be provided.

Click the link below for more details:

EMS Open House

Spring Bluegrass Festival

Schumacher Farm Park
5682 Hwy 19
Saturday, May 20, 2017
2:00 - 7:00 PM

The Friends of Schumacher Farm will be hosting a spring bluegrass festival. Soggy Prairie Boys will perform on an outdoor amplified stage with Spare Time, Milkhouse Radio, and Truman's Ridge (all the way from Chicago)! $20 Admission goes towards farm restoration projects and educational programming. Free parking and wagon rides to festival grounds rain or shine. Food carts and beer garden will be available. For more details click the link below:

Spring Bluegrass Festival

Waunakee Depot Days

Waunakee Area Chamber of Commerce
100 East Main Street
Saturday, May 20, 2017
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

The Chamber would like to invite the community to attend Depot Days. The festivities will take place by the Chamber at Reeve Park (100 East Main Street) and from East Main Street to West Main Street, along with North and South Century Avenue. Enjoy food, street entertainment, local beer samplings, sidewalk sales and shopping specials in the heart of Waunakee.

Click the link below for more details:

Depot Days

Electronics Recycling

Westport Town Hall
5387 Mary Lake Road
Saturday May 20, 2017
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Resource Solutions Corp. will be on hand to collect your old TV's, computers, and other electronics for recycling. 

Click the link below for more details:

Flyer

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of May 14, 2017

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

Village Board 
May 15, 2017 at 6:00 PM
Village Hall - 500 West Main Street

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2017/05/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of-may.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 - May 15, 2017

To view the weekly Public Works Improvements for the Week of May 15, 2017, please click the link below for more details:

Weekly Public Works Improvements Update - Week of May 15, 2017

Family Prairie Day

Village Park
500 East Main Street
Saturday, May 20, 2017
10:00 - 4:00 PM

You are invited to join us for a day of exploration, adventure and fun discovering the original prairies of northern Dane county. Lots of fun and educational activities will be available at the Shelter. Bus trips to The Prairie Enthusiasts’ new Hauser Road Prairie preserve will be leaving at 10:30, 12:00 and 1:30.

Click the link below for more details:

Prairie Day

Waunakee Residential Spring Clean-Up

Monday, May 15, 2017


The Spring Clean-Up will have some modifications this year. All residents will be required to have their acceptable items at the curb by 7:00 AM on Monday, May 15. Pellitteri will begin their pick-up and will only run through the Village once.

Click the link below for more details:

Spring Clean-Up

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of May 7, 2017

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

Plan Commission
May 8, 2017 at 6:00 PM
Village Hall - 500 West Main Street

Joint Plan Commission
May 9, 2017 at 6:00 PM
Westport Town Hall - 5387 Mary Lake Road

Library Board
May 12, 2017 at 7:45 AM
Waunakee Public Library - 710 South Street

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2017/04/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

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

The Letter Carrier National Food Drive will be May 13.  Postal customers are asked to place non-perishable food items in their mailboxes for their letter carriers to pick up.  All donations will be delivered to the local food pantry.

Friends of the Library Daylily and Book Sale

Waunakee Public Library's backyard
710 South Street
Thursday, May 11 - Friday, May 12, 2017
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The sale will include more than 40 bare root fancy daylilies in a variety of colors, some grown by hybridizers. There will also be a book sale. Help us raise money for the new library! Donations of books are welcome, but please no plants! Waunakee High School students will be selling annuals and vegetables at the High School Greenhouse.

Village Wide Garage Sale Days

Village Wide Garage Sale Days
May 11, 12, and 13, 2017

Click Here for more details:

Waunakee Garage Sale Map

Weekly Public Works Improvement Update - May 8, 2017

To view the weekly Public Works Improvements for the week of May 8, 2017, please click the link below for more details:

Weekly Public Works Improvements Update - Week of May 8, 2017

Creative Wall at the Hall with Wes Osterbur

Can you appreciate the time, uniqueness, and attention to detail that a custom made piece of furniture takes to create? Do you wish 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! 

The Village Hall (500 West Main Street) currently has on display various custom woodworking items created by Wes Osterbur from OPA's Custom Woodworking. Make plans to stop in the Village Hall, during business hours, for the months of May and June. You'll have the chance to view several pieces of furniture and many other beautiful items that Wes has created. 
 
 
 
 
 

Farmers' Market

Rocky Rococo / Waun-A-Bowl Parking Lot
301 South Century Avenue
Every Wednesday
May 3 - October 25, 2017
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The Farmers' Market will continue to be located at the front parking lot of Rocky Rococo until August when Century Avenue construction meets that area.  It will then be located to the back side of Klein Drive.

Notice of Open Book

Wednesday, May 17, 2017
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Waunakee Village Hall
500 West Main Street

Open Book refers to a period of time before Board of Review when the completed assessment roll is open for examination. At Open Book, the assessor is allowed to make any changes that are necessary to perfect the assessment roll. Instructional materials on appealing an assessment value to the Board of Review will be available. Please schedule an appointment at the assessor's open book session before filing a formal objection for the Board of Review.

Appointments should be made by contacting Associated Appraisal Consultants, Inc. at (800) 721-4157. All persons who have questions or concerns pertaining to their property assessment are encouraged to contact the assessor throughout the year.

Click the link below for more details:

Open Book

Waunakee Police Department May Newsletter

Please click the link below to view the May 2017 Waunakee Police Department newsletter:

May 2017 Newsletter