Dear Fennimore Community,
Happy fall! Fall is a beautiful time of year for Fennimore and all of Southwest Wisconsin. On your next drive to or from work, soak in the colors of fall and appreciate the farmers during harvest. Open your windows and feel the fall air and get some pumpkins from one of the many locations in town. We live in a beautiful area. Let's take the time to enjoy it. :) Have a great day!
~Jessica Helms, Community Development Manager
promo@fennimore.com | 608.822.3599
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Way to Go, Fennimore!
Check out this wonderful message we received last month from Bob, Ben, and Devin from the Milwaukee area. These types of messages warm our hearts. Keep up the good work, Fennimore. ❤
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Chamber Business of the Month
Fennimore Water & Light
860 Lincoln Avenue | 608-822-6119
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The City of Fennimore provides electric, water, and sewer services to the community and partners with Town & Country Sanitation for garbage and recycling pick-up. In total, the city has 25 full-time employees and 5 part-time or seasonal employees. |
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Electric Utility
The Fennimore Electric Utility Department maintains over 27 miles of transmission and distribution lines, along with the diesel plant and 2 substations.
Did you know there are currently 257 streetlights in the city?
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Water Utility
The Fennimore Water Utility Department maintains the city’s two wells, which have a total pumping capacity of over 1,500 gallons per minute! They operate and maintain all the grounds, buildings and equipment of the water department to include 19 miles of water mains, 1,057 water services, 181 fire hydrants and 595 water main valves. A large percentage of the used water, also known as wastewater, moves from homes, businesses, schools and industries via a sanitary sewer system to a central point – our Wastewater Treatment Plant. The purpose of the City of Fennimore’s Wastewater Treatment Plant is to remove the wastes from the water prior to discharging the flow into the Gregory Branch stream.
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Street Department
The Fennimore Street Department repairs and maintains all city-owned buildings and assists in small projects planning and construction. They are responsible for the repair and maintenance of all Public Works and City equipment and fleet vehicles, along with maintenance and repair of traffic signage throughout the city, pavement marking, construction traffic control, and barricading for city projects. They provide maintenance to 22 miles of road including pavement sweeping, snow removal, tree trimming, and provide maintenance to the four city-owned parks.
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Cemetery Plot Sales
The City also manages cemetery plot sales and provides an interactive map where you can search by name to view plot locations and available plots.
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Pay Your Bill Online!
You can also visit fennimore.com to pay your utility bill online with a credit card or checking/savings account.
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Public Power Week
The City of Fennimore invites you to celebrate Public Power Week, October 3rd - 9th, and win prizes!
- For the kiddos, stop by the Memorial Building or the Dwight Parker Public Library during story time to pick up a coloring page.
- Anyone who signs up to have their bill come directly out of their bank accounts will also be entered into a credit on your bill! Make paying your utility bill easier, and more convenient by automatically withdrawing from your account each month!
- They're giving away a Google Nest Learning Thermostat and a Google Home Mini. Check out their Facebook page to learn more!
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Shop Local for
Your Chance to Win!
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We kicked off another Shop Local contest on Monday, September 20.
All you have to do for your chance to win is make a purchase at a Fennimore Chamber business!
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There are two ways to submit your entry:
- Complete an entry slip, attach your receipt or have an employee validate your purchase, and drop it in the bucket.
- Submit your entry online by scanning the QR Code located on the event posters and buckets or by visiting fennimore.com/shop, complete the form on our website, and take a photo of your receipt to submit your online entry.
You could win!
A weekly $25 Fennimore Bucks winner will be drawn on Wednesday, October 6 and October 13. All entries will be combined on October 14 for your chance to win $175 in Fennimore Bucks! All you have to do is shop local to win! The Fennimore Area Chamber of Commerce wishes you good luck and happy shopping!
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Week 1 Winner
We collaborated with Dani from The Pit Crew to announce our first winner. Check it out! Thanks to Dani for helping us out and everyone who has participated for supporting our Fennimore business community!
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Join The Pit Crew in Celebrating Hannah Our Hero! |
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Wednesday, October 6
1220 Lincoln Avenue, Unit 3 | Fennimore
Join Dani and the Pit Crew Team all day on October 6 to celebrate Hannah Our Hero! The Pit Crew team wants your help to make a special little girl’s golden birthday extra special! Hannah Rosemeyer was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer in April 2018 and underwent aggressive chemotherapy. After two cycles of chemotherapy, Hannah had limb salvage surgery receiving a donor bone in her tibia. After a series of events, she underwent amputation and has recently received her prosthesis.
Read more about Hannah's journey at the link below...
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Kwik Trip Grand
Re-Opening & Open House
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Wednesday, October 13 | 9:00 – 11:00 am
The Fennimore Kwik Trip family invites you to join them for a Grand Re-Opening and Open House on Wednesday, October 13 from 9:00 – 11:00 am, with a ribbon cutting at 10:00 am. Congrats to the entire Kwik Trip team on their beautiful new facility!
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Psychic Medium Melissa Culbertson
at The Hilltop
October 13 | 6:30 pm
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Come see medium Melissa Culbertson and maybe she will have someone from the other side wanting to say hello or have answers for you that you would like to ask. The cost of the event is $40 per person, pay at the door. When you get there, you will be given a ticket that will go in a bucket and Melissa will draw tickets to see who gets a reading. Melissa will also be doing some personal readings for anyone that would like the "one-on-one" experience for a small fee. Cori and Scot hope to see everyone there! |
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Adult GYOP at
Corner Post Pottery
October 16 | 10:00 am
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Corner Post Pottery is offering it first ever adult only GYOP (glaze your own pottery)!
- Process: You will come in and glaze your project. After you are finished, you will leave it at the studio for Holly to fire and you will be able to pick your project up 7-14 days later.
- Project - Plate combined with your imagination.
- Cost- $25.00/ ea.
- Space is limited to 6 people. Call or message to reserve your spot today at 608-732-0688!
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Christmas Creations
Art & Craft Show & Vendor Fair
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Saturday, November 27 | 9 am - 3 pm
Join us for our annual Christmas Creations Art & Craft Show and Vendor Fair! Look for more details of all festivities taking place on November 27 soon! Register as a vendor for the show at the link below.
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Serenity Spa Wellness Center, LLC Holistic Therapies, Massage, & Yoga
October Promotion
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If you book and receive a 60 minute or more massage, then rebook your next service before leaving Serenity that day - (book within 4-6 weeks), you'll receive $5 off the regular price of the next scheduled service. Call to schedule your appointment at 608-822-4438 or message Serenity Spa Wellness Center, LLC Holistic Therapies, Massage, & Yoga. Schedule a massage - you deserve it!! |
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Save when you shop at Krantz Auto Parts & Hardware Hank! |
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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is ranked ninth in Value College’s Top 50 Technical Schools for 2021 list. Southwest Tech offers more than 60 programs, in a variety of formats. According to the college’s most recent Graduate Success Report, 83-percent of graduates are employed within Wisconsin and 97-percent of graduates are satisfied or very satisfied with their training. In addition, 93-percent of graduates were employed within the first year of graduation. |
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Youth Activities at Family in Faith |
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Family in Faith offers a junior high youth group on Wednesday nights at 6:00 pm and senior high at 7:00 pm. Meetings start off with food, followed by a lesson plan, fellowship, and fun! Join them and bring your friends!
They are also hosting a free movie night in the Banquet Hall on Thursday, October 21. They will be showing “Casper the Friendly Ghost” starting at 6:00 pm and will have free popcorn and refreshments.
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Sugar & Spice Bulk Foods and Greenhouse has pumpkins of all shapes, sizes, and colors, and a great selection of gourds, mums, and squash. They also have Jonathan, yellow delicious, mountain spry, and Cortland apples in 3lb bags, and honey crisp apples in pecks and half pecks. Stop by and get everything you need for fall! |
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Join the Fennimore Fire Dept. for OktoberFest
Saturday, October 9
Fennimore Fire Department
Starting at 11:30 am
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The Fennimore Fire Department is excited to host OktoberFest on Saturday, October 9 at the Fire Department on 8th Street.
- McGregor Fun Bags will be running a bean bag tournament at $20/team with an 80% pay out. The tournament will be double elimination and bags will be provided. All levels are welcome. Registration will take place at 11:30 am and bags will fly at noon.
- Beer, brats, burgers, and hot dogs will be available all day.
- The Guttenberg German Band will perform from 7:00 – 9:00 pm and a DJ will follow.
- You won’t even have to miss the Badger game, they’ll have it featured on the TV!
- Gun raffle tickets are available by contacting any member of the Fire Department. Photos and descriptions of available guns can be found on the Fennimore Fire Dept. Facebook page. They will also be hosting a silent auction.
OktoberFest is their fundraiser for this year. We encourage you to come out and support this group of dedicated individuals who volunteer their time to protect our community. When most people would do anything they can to escape a fire, these are the people who are running in. They don’t get paid to do what they do, and they are taking time away from their own families to protect others. Let’s show them our appreciation and support them with this fun event. We hope to see you all there!
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RSVP for the Community Tree Care Workshop |
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Saturday, October 16 | 9 am - 12 pm
Fennimore Memorial Building
Plan to attend a Community Tree Care Workshop to learn about:
- Selection of tree species, diversity and proper location
- Proper planting and pruning techniques
- Tree insects and diseases
- Much more!
There is no cost to attend the workshop, but reservations are recommended. Butch Whitney, certified arborist with Whitney Tree Service of Monroe, will provide instruction on how to care for your trees with an emphasis on how trees grow and what you can do for them to enhance their health, vigor and longevity.
This workshop is being sponsored by the City of Fennimore and City of Lancaster along with funding from an Urban Forestry Grant from the State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources Forestry Program. Reserve your spot at the link below.
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Grant County Food Allergy Awareness Walk |
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October 24th | 10:30 am
Volunteer Field at Oakwood Park
Come support the Grant County Food Allergy Awareness Walk on October 24th. The main location of the event will be the shelter at Volunteer Field. They will be offering a shorter, family-friendly walk and a longer walk/run.
- The run will begin at 10:30 am with walkers to follow.
- Cost to participate is $20.
- Arrive at 9:30 am for same day registration. Please note: you will not receive a t-shirt for same-day registration.
- There will not be any timers at this event.
- DRESS UP in costumes for those brave enough. 😉 With Halloween only a week after the event, they thought they could make this a food-friendly celebration for all.
- Prizes will be given to the best dressed in the age groups of 12 and under, 13-18, and 19 and over.
For those participants that have a food allergy, they would love it if you emailed gcfoodallergyawareness@gmail.com to let them know that you have registered.
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A Successful Heritage Day |
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Thank you to all that joined the Fennimore community for Heritage Day! It takes many people to create a successful event like this one. A special thanks to Fred Brechler for his dedication to this event, along with all of the volunteers at the Fennimore Historical Railroad Museum, the Fennimore Doll & Toy Museum, the members of the Fennimore GIANT Pumpkin Grower's Club, FFA, FFA Alumni, Optimist Club, Friends of Fennimore Elementary, American Legion Post 184, and many, many others that work behind the scenes of Heritage Day. |
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Fennimore Doll & Toy Museum |
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Fennimore GIANT Pumpkin Grower's Club |
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Fennimore Historical Railroad Museum |
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Thank you!
Thank you for taking the time to scroll through this edition of Your Fennimore Chamber Connection. We know your time is valuable and we greatly appreciate all you do for our community. Thank you!
~Jessica
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