Waupaca City Council meets tonight at 6pm in the Council Chambers, lower level of City Hall. The meeting, which is open to the public, will feature a public transportation update and an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 20, City of Waupaca Floodplain Zoning Ordinance. The agenda may be viewed online at City of Waupaca dot org, and the meeting may be viewed on the City’s Facebook Page, Win-TV and heard on Waupaca Radio.

The city’s public engagement committee meets tomorrow at 1pm in the Council Chambers, lower level of Waupaca City Hall. On the agenda is a discussion on city social media usage and KPI tracking. The meeting is open to the public and the agenda may be viewed online at City of Waupaca dot org.

Lastly, as the weather warms up and more people are out on bikes, the City of Waupaca is reminding riders to keep safety top of mind. Officials say cyclists using sidewalks should slow down around pedestrians, signal when passing, and stick to a single-file pace. A friendly bell or quick “excuse me” can go a long way. The city also encourages using designated downtown routes. Bottom line, share the space and keep it safe for everyone.

There was a brief scare in Waupaca Friday afternoon that led to road closures and a bomb squad response. Authorities say a citizen brought what appeared to be old dynamite to the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office around 2:26 p.m. The individual believed the explosives dated back to the 1920s and were in unstable condition. As a precaution, the area was secured until the Brown and Outagamie County Bomb Squad arrived. Trained technicians safely removed the dynamite and later detonated it in a controlled environment.

Winchester Academy is hosting a special history program tonight. “Black on the Wisconsin Frontier, 1725 to 1868” begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Waupaca library lower level meeting rooms. UW–Madison professor Christy Clark-Pujara will discuss the lives and contributions of free and enslaved Black residents in early Wisconsin, highlighting often-overlooked stories from communities across the state. The program is free and open to the public with coffee and cookies preceding the program starting at six. Details online WinchesterWaupaca.org.

The city of Waupaca Water and Sewer utility board meets tomorrow at 1pm in the Council Chambers lower level of Waupaca City Hall. The meeting is open to the public and agenda is posted online at City of Waupaca dot org.

Lastly, the Waupaca Area Public Library is hosting a Lunch and Learn program this Wednesday. The event runs from noon to 1 p.m. and features Breanne Yeska sharing the history of the Indian Crossing Casino, a landmark on Columbia Lake with more than a century of local significance. Attendees will hear stories from past owners and learn about the venue’s role in the community. The program is free, but registration is required online at WaupacaLibrary.org.

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This episode is dedicated to Maisie and all our special pets as we celebrate National Pet Month in May. Listen in to hear about the great work Mary and our wonderful volunteers are doing with the Little Free Pantry at the Library. Hear about "Libraries for Relief" working together to help our flooded communities.

Waupaca residents can dig deeper into gardening skills tonight at the Waupaca Area Public Library. A program called “Seed Saving 101 Plus” with Angie Peterson runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The class goes beyond the basics, teaching participants how to collect and separate seeds from flowers and vegetables. Attendees will also take-home seeds and other gardening resources. Library officials say the workshop can help gardeners save money and prepare for future growing seasons.  Registration is required at Waupaca Library dot org.

Volunteer Waupaca is preparing for a great community event as the Volunteer Waupaca Day of Service returns on Saturday, May 16th. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Upper South Park, where volunteers will gather before heading out to work on projects throughout the community. The day wraps up with a celebration including refreshments, entertainment, and prizes. Organizers say the family-friendly event brings residents together to make a positive impact, with free t-shirts available for the first 150 participants.

Lastly, City of Waupaca officials are reminding residents to clean up after their pets. Under city code, pet owners must promptly remove and properly dispose of any waste left by their animals on public or private property. Officials say it’s also unlawful to walk a dog without having a way to pick up after it. The reminder comes as part of ongoing efforts to keep neighborhoods clean and safe.

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The Arts Hub in Waupaca is marking a milestone this Saturday. The organization will celebrate its fifth birthday from 1 to 4 p.m. at its new School Street location, alongside with highlighting its “Room to Grow” campaign, which is in its final 300 thousand dollars. The no cost event includes live music, children’s performer Tom Pease, hands-on activities, and food. Leaders say the campaign aims to raise the final funds needed to complete the building and develop an outdoor community space.  For details or to RSVP, waupacaartshub.org.

The City of Waupaca is hosting an electronics recycling event tomorrow at Swan Park. The collection runs from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering residents a chance to safely dispose of old electronics. Most small items, including computers and phones, will be accepted free of charge, while fees apply to televisions and some appliances. Organizers say the event helps keep hazardous materials out of landfills and ensures proper recycling.  See a full list of items accepted, what not to bring, which items are free and which have fees at City of Waupaca dot org.

Lastly, Waupaca City Council Tuesday evening approved a change in location for the 2026 Farmers Market.  In recent years the market had been held on Fulton Street to the North of the Library, the market will flip to the other side of the building, being held on Union Street, between Main Street and Jefferson Street.  This new location also provides future expansion space if necessary.  The Farmers Market starts in May.