Final Lighthouse Tower Climb Set For Oct. 1 |
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The final Open Tower Climb at the Wind Point Lighthouse of 2023 is Sunday, October 1. The cost for tower climbs is $12 for adults and $6 for children (ages 6-11). Walk-ups are welcome; however, it is recommended that visitors purchase tickets in advance to secure a reservation.
Private climbs can still be scheduled. Learn more or purchase tickets here.
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At its Sept. 14 meeting the Wind Point Village Board set the trick-or-treat time for 2023. Trick-or-treating will take place from 4-6 p.m. on Oct. 29, 2023.
Fun fact - according to Wisconsin Stories on PBS Wisconsin contains more ghosts per square mile than any other state in the nation.
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Volunteers will gather at the Memorial Brick Garden at the Wind Point Lighthouse on Oct. 3 & 4 to start replanting foliage. The volunteers will consists of members of the Parks, Recreation, Lighthouse & Facilities Committee; Wind Point Garden Club; local Master Gardeners from the UW-Extension; and Village staff.
The first round of plantings will consist of blooming shrubs. Volunteers will plant perennial flowers in the spring. The Parks, Recreation, Lighthouse & Facilities Committee worked with Millaeger's, the Wind Point Garden Club, the Master Gardeners and the Village's Public Works Department to refine the design of the garden and schedule the planting.
The Village extends its gratitude to Elizabeth Waterfall, Cheryl Foley, Susan Arts and also to the Public Works Department and lighthouse staff for their efforts in moving the garden project forward.
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection |
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On October 21 the Village will be participating in a household hazardous waste collection. The collection is being held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1831 Phillips Avenue in Racine and is open to residents east of Interstate 94 in the communities of Wind Point, Caledonia, Elmwood Park, Mount Pleasant, North Bay, Sturtevant and portions of Racine.
The collection is solely for household hazardous waste. More information, including a list of household hazardous waste that will be accepted, is available here.
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Message From Chief Von Drasek |
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October is National Crime Prevention Month.
Observe it by taking the proper measures to protect yourself from crime. Lock your doors, change your passwords, keep your keys on you, and most importantly, IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. We would rather get a call and investigate something to find out it was nothing. We don't want a resident to second guess themselves and not call us just to learn later that it was something. We are here for you.
If you are going to be gone for any length of time please lock up, notify your neighbors and let the Village Police know so we can do a Vacation Check for you.
How to Contact Us
- Use these non-emergency numbers to report safety concerns
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Immediate response: Racine County Dispatch: 262-886-2300. Examples: Non-life-threatening incidents.
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Non immediate response: Wind Point Police Office: 262-639-3022. Examples: Found property, ordinance violations, needing to speak to a specific officer, or vacation checks. If an officer is not in the office, please leave a message.
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Most unwanted medicine can be properly disposed of using the collection box at the Village Office during normal business hours. Residents are asked to remove all packaging and bring pills in a clear, plastic bag.
Sharps or Biohazardous Material are not accepted. Sharps must be placed inside a special, red-colored "biohazard" container. Most independently owned pharmacies in the Racine area offer a sharps disposal program that allows you to return your filled container. Be sure to ask your pharmacist. Stericycle offers a mail-in program - call 866-783-7422 for more information.
By using the collection box, or another official medication collection site, you can help prevent medications from ending up in area water systems or in the hands of children.
For information about other medicine collection boxes in the area, click here.
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Fire Prevention Week 2023 |
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Fire Prevention Week is October 8-14.
This year's theme is "Cooking Safety Starts With YOU!"
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Please Don’t Speed In The Village |
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The safety of our residents is a primary concern of the Village. Our residents enjoy spending time outdoors. You will see many along our roads, whether they are walking, running, or riding their bikes. We would like to remind drivers to keep to the posted speed limit. We do not want to have an unfortunate accident or incident. Officers will be ticketing those in violation.
The Village is currently gathering traffic data along Lake Meadow Drive and in the neighborhood adjacent to The Prairie School. The data will be assessed at a future meeting of the Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Committee.
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Turkey trapping is underway by the Wisconsin DNR and USDA. It will continue until the contracted number of turkeys are trapped and relocated. The trap is placed, but not set. Josh Holden with the USDA said the turkeys need to freely move in and out of the trap before it is set, and the birds recently started doing so. There is concern if the trap is set and birds are trapped too soon the remainder of the rafter (a group of turkeys) will get spooked and scatter. The USDA wants to trap as many birds as it can. There are bait sites within the Village that the birds are frequenting. |
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The Village is continuing to explore grant funding in an effort to offset costs for the culvert repair on Lighthouse Drive just south of Shoop Park. Tom Beard with the Village's Public Works Department and officials at the Wisconsin DNR and Baxter & Woodman, the Village's engineer, are working through matters related to permitting and the design of the new culvert. A site survey has been completed, and Baxter & Woodman is working to design a pipe that will work well with the surrounding terrain. Baxter & Woodman is in the process of completing documents to put the repair out for bid. |
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To protect Village equipment from damage, please remember to trim tree branches on your property that are hanging over the roads and shoulders. Please maintain tree branches at a minimum of 14 feet from the road surface (per Village Ordinance sec. 20-3). We hope Mother Nature cooperates and that this is enough notice for homeowners to take care of hanging branches prior to winter plowing.
There are two branch collections prior to winter: October 10-11 and November 14-15. You are responsible for ensuring any branches and brush are removed - either at the curb during Village pick-up or through a private party. More information on branch collection is available here.
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This is a friendly reminder to residents to license your dogs. Please make sure your furry family members are wearing a dog tag. If they wander away from home it is much easier to reunite your pups with you if they are chipped or are wearing a dog tag. More information on dog licensing is available here.
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Thursdays - Sundays
September 29 - October 30
6-10 p.m. at the Racine Zoo
Over 1,000 hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns and festive illuminations will light up the night at the Racine Zoo's new Halloween event, Jack-O'-Lantern Nights. Stroll through the Zoo and immerse yourself in dazzling lights and intricately designed masterpieces created by talented professional artists. Warm up with seasonal food and beverages as you take in the delightful sights. Visit their website for details.
3rd Annual Quilts on Barns Adventure
October 8
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. throughout Racine County
Racine County is host to one of the first barn quilt projects in Wisconsin. Enjoy the 3rd Annual Quilts on Barns Adventure with a self-guided driving tour to see 28 painted wooden quilt patterns on barns. Use your GPS location map or the Racine Arts Council East/West map card to meander through rustic roads and highways as you find these treasures! Live music will be provided at two barn locations and you can purchase a Lunch-to-Go box when you register at the Real Racine Visitor Center, 14015 Washington Ave., Sturtevant, or Norway Town Hall, 6419 Heg Park Rd., Wind Lake. Learn more here.
For other Fun Fall Adventures check out the Visit Racine County Website by clicking here.
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Village of Wind Point, Wisconsin
215 E. Four Mile Rd.
Racine, WI 53402
262.639.3524
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