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Your Weekly Business Resource to keep you on Track

Welcome to the Waunakee Area Chamber of Commerce BusinessTracks Newsletter! Here's what's going on... Dear Ellen,

Biz & Bevs

Today! Biz & Bevs Networking EventNovember 15, 4-6pmWaun-A-Bowl, 301 S. Century Ave., WaunakeeDrop In Event

All are welcome at this drop in event! Bring your name tag and business cards and stop in tomeet new people, learn about other businesses andbuild relationships with potential referralsources. Come as you are, stay as long as you can.

Women's Involved Network

WIN-ING at Waunakee Neighborhood ConnectionNovember 28, 7:30-9:00amWNC, 208 S. Century Ave., WaunakeeREGISTER Waunakee Area Chamber members and their guestsare invited to the next WIN, Women's InvolvedNetwork, meeting at Waunakee NeighborhoodConnection (WNC). Enjoy coffee, snacks, a tour of the WNC Store, and an overview of

November 15, 2018

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

In This IssueBiz & Bevs

Women's Involved Network

Holiday Open House

Light the Night with Santa!

2018SIGNATURESPONSORS

CHAMBER EVENT DATES

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WNC's current programs and future plans from new Executive Director, Lisa Humenik. WNC is a social service agency that improves the lives of our neighbors by engaging thewhole community in meeting people's needs and connecting them to resources. Come learnmore about the work of this impactful organization located right here in Waunakee!

A Referral Based Networking Group

Wauna-Connect Thursday December 6, 9-10 am

MNM's Coffeehouse, 509 W. Main St., Waunakee Drop In Event

After hours meet & greets not your style or don't fit into yourschedule? Do you ever feel like something is missing from yourcurrent networking group? Do you want to refer business topeople you actually know instead of someone you have"networked with". If so, Wauna-Connect is for you!

Wauna-Connect is a networking group focused on forming relationships/friendships withprofessionals in the community. By building 'connections' the referral based group aims tofacilitate support for local business and active members. Join us to learn more and connect!

Celebrating the Holidays at the Chamber

Save the Date!

This is a free, member exclusive event, significant others are invited & very welcome to join us!

Members on the Move

Tonight! November 15

Biz & BevsWaun-A-Bowl

November 20Board Meeting@ the Deport

November 22-25

ThanksgivingHoliday Weekend

Chamber Office Closed

November 24Small Business Saturday

November 28

WIN Coffee ChatWaunakee Neighborhood

Connection

November 29Ambassadors Meeting

November 30

Light the Night with SantaMain Street, Waunakee

December 6

WaunaConnectMNM's Coffee House

&Chamber Holiday

Open House@ the Depot

Visit waunakeechamber.com

for complete calendar of events

Join Us!

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TRENDING NOW PROMOTIONS will be hosting a Small Business Saturday event SaturdayNovember 24th from 9am-3pm. Bring the kids for treats, door prizes and Holiday fun! Come inearly for Door Buster items from 9-11am. Take advantage of the many sales throughout thestore all day. Follow Trending Now on Facebook at #trending now promotions for more info.. Waunakee Neighborhood Connection in collaboration with Waunakee Intermediate Schooland the Waunakee Community, is proud to offer their Annual Free Christmas Dinner toindividuals, families and seniors who live in the Waunakee School District or the Town ofDane, that are in need and would appreciate some extra help this Christmas. RegistrationDeadline is Friday, December 7th, call 920-849-5740 or email wncteam@waunakeenc.com tosign up. Delivery is December 15th. The Waunakee Senior Center invites you to come sing, strum, or just listen as theWaunakee Ukulele Strummers play favorite Holiday Songs on December 7th at 12:30pm. Lyrics will be projected onto a large screen to sing along. Lunch will be served just prior tothis special holiday event. Make your reservation by calling 849-8385 no later than 2pmDecember 6th. There is no charge for the program; a donation is requested for the meal. The Village of Waunakee is in the process of completing a downtown parking study. Thestudy is to provide data on the current and future parking needs in the downtown. The finalreport will provide information about the capacity and use of existing parking facilities in thedowntown. As part of the process we are seeking input from the public and businessowners. The survey is intended to create opportunities to hear from people who parkdowntown, understand business parking needs, and develop parking strategies that supportcommunity goals for economic development, housing, and transportation in our downtown.The survey has 8 questions and 1 comment column which takes about 2-5 minutes to finish.Your feedback is important and will be included in our analysis; submissions will be accepteduntil November 30, 2018. Take Survey Join the Wauakee Senior Center on December 12 for a festive bus tour of the holiday lights! This complimentary excursion for seniors age 55+ will travel through the neighborhoods ofWaunakee then end with a trip through the beautifully decorated Rotary in Light's display inVillage Park! Pick up and drop off locations include: the Waunakee Senior Center at 5pm,Cannery Row Apts at 5:05pm, Century Commons at 5:10pm and Country View Apts at 5:15pm. Please contact the senior center at 608-849-8385 to make reservations no later thanThursday, December 6th.

First Presbyterian Church will once again host their Live Nativity on Saturday, December 15and Sunday, December 16 from 5:00-8:00pm. For over twenty years, FPC has shared thismajestic scene for thousands of visitors to drive through, complete with cast members,bonfires, shepherds and sheep. Come view the Reason for the Season at 5763 Cty Road Qin Waunakee. For more information on FPC's offerings, please visit www.myfpc.org. The Village of Waunakee's Creative Wall at the Hall is now featuring the works of GinaHecht. Come learn more about her modern impressionistic style of painting and see howeach of Gina's paintings captures the process of applying many layers of paint to createdepth and vibrancy. Stop in at the Village Hall during business hours for the months ofNovember and December to view the paintings and learn more about Gina's artistic talents. Waunakee Area EMS will celebrate 40 years of volunteer service to the community in 2019.The WWDDVS (Waunakee, Westport, Dane, Town of Dane, Vienna and Springfield)Commission approved a stone monument project for the EMS property telling the history andhonoring volunteers. Waunakee Area EMS is hoping the community will support the effort.Presentations can be given. For more information, call Vaughn Frye at 849-7399.

Mark Your Calendar

November 15 @ 4-6pmBiz & Bevs- Waun-A-Bowl, 301 S. Century Ave., Waunakee

The Waunakee Area

Chamber of Commerce iscelebrating!

Grand Opening

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!November 27, 4:00pm

1001 Quinn Dr.Waunakee

Grand Opening

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!November 30, 4:30pm

114 E. Main St.Waunakee

To Schedule Your Eventcontact the Chamber

(608) 849-5977

Community

Newsletters

Meet the Staff

Ellen K. Schaaf Executive Director

Diane Anderson

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November 16 @ 11:30amWaunakee Senior Center Thanksgiving Dinner & Entertainment- 333 S. Madison St. November 16 @ 5-9pmRed Barn Company Store Anniversary & Holiday Open House- 114 E. Main St., Waunakee November 17 @ 9amWaunakee Wine Walk Tickets go on sale at Weaver Auto Parts, 204 S. Century Ave., andRed Barn Company Store, 114 E. Main St., Waunakee November 17 @ 9am-3pmWaunakee Public Library Craft Fair- Waunakee Intermediate School, 6273 Woodland Dr. November 17 @ 9am-2pmNational Family Volunteer Day Celebrated at WNC- 208 S. Century Ave., Waunakee November 18 @ 6:30-7:30pmAll Faith Thanksgiving Service- Peace Lutheran, 701 S. Century Ave., Waunakee November 22-25Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend, Chamber Office Closed November 24Small Business Saturday November 25 @ 5-9pmRotary in Lights Open nightly from 5-9pm, November 25 through December 30, 2018. November 27 @ 4:00pmBrightStar Senior Living Ribbon Cutting Ceremony- 1001 Quinn Dr., Waunakee November 28 @ 7:30-9amWIN Coffee Chat- Waunakee Neighborhood Connection, 208 S. Century Ave., Waunakee November 28 & Dec 5Waunakee Neighborhood Connection's Winning Wednesday- Papa Murphy's Pizza, 219 S.Century Ave., Waunakee November 29 @ 5-8pmEcco Salon Holiday Open House- 114 E. Main St., Waunakee November 30 @ 4:30-8pmOrange Shoe Personal Fitness Open House (Ribbon Cutting at 4:30)- 114 E. Main St.,Waunakee November 30 @ 6:30-8pmLight the Night with Santa- Main Street, Waunakee December 1 @ 9amWNC Horrible Holiday Sweater Shuffle- Starts at Lone Girl Brewing, 114 E. Main St.,Waunakee December 1 @ 1-4pmSanta at the Village Center- 333 S. Madison St., Waunakee December 1 @ 2 & 6pmMidwest Performing Arts Presents The Nutcracker- Waunakee Performing Arts Center

301 Community Drive December 1 @ 4pm & December 2 @ 1pmSchumacher Farm Christmas Tea- 5682 Highway 19, Waunakee, sold out December 2 @ 2pm

Member Resource &Event

Coordinator

Beth Puccetti Communication & Event

Coordinator

Board of Directors

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Waunakee Community Band Holiday Concert- High School PAC, 301 Community Dr. Dec 5Waunakee Neighborhood Connection's Winning Wednesday- Papa Murphy's Pizza, 219 S.Century Ave., Waunakee December 6 @ 9-10amWaunaConnect Networking Meeting- MNM's Coffee House, 509 W. Main St., Waunakee December 6 @ 5-8pmChamber Holiday Open House- at the Depot, 100 E. Main St., Waunakee December 7 @ 12:30pmHoliday Songs & Sing Along with the Waunakee Ukulele Strummers- Waunakee SeniorCenter, 333 S. Madison St., Waunakee December 7 @ 5-9pmWaunakee Wine Walk December 8 @ 1-3:30pmSchumacher Farm Parks Holiday Crafts with Nature- 5682 Hwy Q, Waunakee December 9 @ 1pm & 6pmKehl Dance Presents The Nutcracker- WHS PAC, 301 Community Dr., Waunakee December 12 @ 5pmHoliday Lights Senior Bus Tour- 4 pick up locations, starting at the Waunakee Senior Center December 15 @ 11am & 2pmSpotlight Dance presents A Whoville Holiday- WHS PAC, 301 Community Dr., Waunakee December 15 @ 6:30-7:30pmOld Befana Holiday Musical- Waunakee Village Center, 333 S. Madison St., Waunakee December 15 & 16 @ 5-8pmFPC's Live Nativity- 5763 County Rd Q, Waunakee December 16 @ 8amWHS Hero Club Breakfast with Santa- WHS Commons, 301 Community Dr., Waunakee

We make every effort to list current Chamber related events.Look for more events on the Chamber website: waunakeechamber.com

Community Events

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    Kick Off the Holiday Season in Downtown Waunakee!

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Waunakee Neighborhood Connection Horrible Holiday Sweater Shuffle

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December 1st, 9:00am StartLone Girl Brewing Company114 E. Main St. Join WNC for the 5th annual Horrible HolidaySweater Shuffle. This 5K run/walk "shuffle"kicks off at The Lone Girl Brewing Companyand takes you through the streets ofWaunakee on a fun filled Holiday themedexcursion. Includes a pre-shuffle kick off,candy stations along the route and a post-shuffle party with awards for the best HorribleHoliday Sweaters. Registration is Open!Use discount code FUN5 for $5 off!

Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Village Center! December 1st, 1-4pmVillage Center, 333 S. Madison St., Waunakee Families are invited to spend the afternoon makingcrafts and enjoying apple cider, hot chocolate andcookies while listening to live holiday music.  Santa will be available to hear Christmas wishes...Don'tforget your camera! This event is co-sponsored by the Waunakee Rotary Club.

Waunakee Community Band Holiday Concert

Sunday, December 2nd---2:00 p.m. High School Performing Arts Center

301 Community Dr., Waunakee Special Guests--Holiday Chorus, Jerry Johnson,director

Reception to follow, treats for the kids, come enjoy the beginning ofthe Holiday Season!

Ken Lonnquist & Friends Presents: Old BefanaDecember 15, 6:30-7:30pm

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Waunakee Village Center333 S. Madison St., Waunakee A magical holiday musical based on an ancientholiday story, Old Befana is a recipe forenchantment, its warmth & magic stirs audiencesof all ages, putting an illuminating spin on afamiliar night of miracles, it's three Kings, ashining star and a very special child. 

FREE Event, donations appreciated - popcorn and drinks available for purchase

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