Chain to Main Podcast

City of Waupaca

News, interviews and information from Waupaca, Wisconsin. This podcast is a service of the City of Waupaca Community Media department.

  1. 13H AGO

    Chain to Main Local News - Thursday, April 30, 2026

    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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  2. APR 23

    Chain to Main Local News - Thursday, April 23, 2026

    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.

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News, interviews and information from Waupaca, Wisconsin. This podcast is a service of the City of Waupaca Community Media department.

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