McFarland Photo of the Week Special shoutout to the McFarland Sparks 4-H Club for creating 20 holiday gift bags for their annual service project. Pictured are the various items that will be found in the bags such as personal hygiene items, food, masks, crossword puzzle books, calendars, winter hats and gloves, handcrafted items, and more! These bags will be delivered by Senior Outreach Case Managers next week to seniors in need. Thank you McFarland Sparks! Interested in submitting a photo or asking a question? Send yours to communications@mcfarland.wi.us.

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Did you hear the news? McFarland has been recognized as a "climate champion" by Dane County. More about this recognition can be read via the McFarland Thistle.

It's December and you know what that means? ...Well, a lot of things... but for the Village, it marks the time to start circulating nomination papers! If interested in running for Village Office, please check out the nomination paper process to get started.

A reminder that the Village does not conduct curbside collection of natural, holiday trees. Please utilize the drop-off site (5115 Terminal Drive) starting December 26th through January 31st. The site will be open every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Property taxes have officially been mailed out. If interested in obtaining an electronic copy, please visit the Access Dane website. For any questions, please call the McFarland Administrative Office, 608-838-3153.

The Dept. of Public Works is looking to hire an energetic, open-minded individual to help care for our Village. This position provides maintenance to streets, sidewalks and trails, water utilities and storm water, plus everything else you may see along Village streets. Essentially, work with grown-up toys in a four-square mile sandbox! Please apply online by December 17th. The Village of McFarland is an equal opportunity employer.

Looking for some winter recreation? The McFarland Recreation Aquatics & Play (MRAP) 2021-2022 Winter Guide is now available! If interested, make sure to register online.

Thursday, December 16th: Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee - 6:30 p.m. Zoom Invitation Monday, December 20th: Plan Commission - 7 p.m. Zoom Invitation Tuesday, December 21st: Public Utilities Committee - 6 p.m. Zoom Invitation

Agendas and packets can be found on our website at mcfarland.wi.us/agendas. All agendas and packets get published the Friday before the designated meeting. *Meetings are subject to change/cancel*

Join McFarland Cable for Throwback Thursdays! Watch an old McFarland school event, or McFarland cable program, and reminisce about the good ol' days. Maybe you'll see someone you know, or maybe you'll even see yourself!

Upcoming Schedule: Thursday, December 16th at 9 p.m. - IMMS Concert "December Holidays (1986), followed by McFarland High School Choir Concert (1996) Thursday, December 23rd at 8 p.m. - MHS Winter Band Concert (2009) How to Watch: www.mcfarlandcablechannel.com TDS cable channel 1009 Spectrum cable channel 982

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