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July 7, 2022
Administration
Pop Up Community Paint Project
This past spring, Dane Arts Mural Arts worked with students involved in Prairie Music & Arts programming at Community Schools sites (Westside, CH Bird, Patrick Marsh, Prairie Phoenix Academy) to create the design for a community mural that will be installed in Sheehan Park this fall.
The theme of the mural is inclusion, and the design is complete. We are inviting ALL community members to help to paint this mural. We will have two Pop Up Community Paint days next week - July 12 at Vandenberg and July 13 at Wetmore, 10am-1pm on both days.
We hope you can make it out to add some color to the mural!!
Facebook event pages: (Tuesday's event page , Wednesday's event page).
2022 Compost Bin Group Purchase Program
Thanks to everyone that supported or participated in our first ever compost bin group purchase! We intend to bring this program back in 2023 and have created an interest form to complete if you’d like to participate in 2023 and share with others in the community.
Open Town Hall - Compost Bins for 2023 - New
Meet Rohey Malick Lowe!
We are so honored and grateful for the opportunity we had last week to host a welcome reception for Rohey Malick Lowe Official, Mayoress of Banjul, The Gambia. Joining her in attendance were local Gambian community members. The conversation was centered on sharing strengths, struggles, and insights about each of our communities. We thank Representative Samba Baldeh for arranging this meeting.
Fun Fact: Rohey Malick Lowe is the first female elected to serve in this role.
You can read more about this meeting by checking out the the Sun Prairie Star's article.
2022 Sun Prairie Multicultural Fair
The Multicultural Fair is an event centered on honoring and celebrating the different cultures that live in Sun Prairie by bringing the community together for an experience of unique foods, performances, activities, and more.
The first annual event took place in 2019 out of the City’s desire to increase community programming that would bring Sun Prairie’s different identities together in celebration. The City collaborated with community members, leaders, and other partnering agencies for planning and development of the event. It is estimated that about 1000 persons attended the fair throughout the day.
The cultural celebration was converted into virtual programming in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Multicultural Fair Radio Reboot, which has now been transformed into "Sun Prairie Stories", a community storytelling podcast led by Sara Milweski at the Sun Prairie Media Center on 103.5 The Sun, replaced the in-person program with an hour-long radio show that celebrates a region of the world each month accompanied by an interview of a community leader sharing about that region.
The planning and implementation of this event is how the City continues its committment of advancing equity, honoring our diverse identity, and creating an inclusive culture. We are grateful for the community members and organizations that help make this event a reality every year.
Clerk's Office
Absentee Ballot Information
The Clerk’s Office would like all voters to know how to request an absentee ballot. The fastest method for requesting an absentee ballot is using MyVote.WI.Gov. Other methods for requesting an absentee ballot can found here: https://cityofsunprairie.com/232/Absentee-Voting
Please note that absentee requests CANNOT be made over the phone.
Information on photo ID requirements for absentee voters can be found below.
Regular Voters (including Temporary Overseas Voters)
Regular absentee voters, including those temporarily overseas, are required to provide acceptable photo ID before being sent an absentee ballot. However, once photo ID is provided, an absentee voter does not need to resubmit photo ID when requesting an absentee ballot by mail for future elections, as long as they have not moved or changed their name.
Military and Permanent Overseas Voters
Military and permanent overseas voters are exempt from the photo ID requirement. If you are a military voter or are registered to vote as a permanent overseas voter, you are not required to provide photo ID.
Indefinitely Confined Voters
Indefinitely confined voters are persons who, because of age, physical illness, infirmity, or disability, are eligible to receive ballots automatically for all future elections. If you requested absentee ballots as an indefinitely confined voter, you are not required to provide photo ID.
Confidential Voters
Confidential Voters are exempt from the photo ID requirement. If you are currently qualified for a confidential listing, you are not required to provide photo ID.
As a reminder, the City of Sun Prairie will be utilizing 8 polling places for the 2022 Partisan Primary, which will be held on August 9, 2022.
- District 1a (Wards 1-3) - Colonial Club, 301 Blankenheim Ln
- District 1b (Wards 4-7) – City Hall, 300 E Main St
- District 2a (Wards 8-10, 28-29) - Heartland Church, 800 Wilburn Rd
- District 2b (Wards 11-13) – United Methodist Church, 702 North St
- District 3a (Wards 14-17) - Sun Prairie Public Library, 1350 Linnerud Dr
- District 3b (Wards 18-21) – Living Water Church, 3075 Prospect Dr
- District 4a (Wards 22-24) - Westside Community Service Building, 2598 W Main St
- District 4b (Wards 25-27) – Focus Church, 411 N Thompson Rd
Visit MyVote.WI.Gov to find your polling place.
2022 Elections
The City Clerk’s Office is busy getting ready for the remaining 2022 Elections! The 2022 Partisan Primary will be held on August 9, 2022 and the 2022 General Election will be held on November 8, 2022.
The City of Sun Prairie will again be utilizing all 8 polling places for the August and November Elections. These locations are ONLY to be utilized on election day, not for absentee voting before.
The City’s 8 polling locations are as follows:
- District 1a (Wards 1-3) - Colonial Club, 301 Blankenheim Ln
- District 1b (Wards 4-7) – City Hall, 300 E Main St
- District 2a (Wards 8-10, 28-29) - Heartland Church, 800 Wilburn Rd
- District 2b (Wards 11-13) – United Methodist Church, 702 North St
- District 3a (Wards 14-17) - Sun Prairie Public Library, 1350 Linnerud Dr
- District 3b (Wards 18-21) – Living Water Church, 3075 Prospect Dr
- District 4a (Wards 22-24) - Westside Community Service Building, 2598 W Main St
- District 4b (Wards 25-27) – Focus Church, 411 N Thompson Rd
In-Person Absentee Voting will be available at the following locations before the August Election:
City Hall, 300 E Main St
July 26 – July 29, 2022: 8:00am – 6:00pm
July 30, 2022: 8:00am – 12:00pm
August 1 – August 4, 2022: 8:00am – 6:00pm
August 5, 2022: 8:00am – 5:00pm
August 6, 2022: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Sun Prairie Public Library, 1350 Linnerud Dr
July 26 – July 28, 2022: 9:30am – 6:00pm
July 29, 2022: 9:30am – 5:00pm
July 30, 2022: 9:30am – 11:30am
August 1 – August 4, 2022: 9:30am – 6:00pm
August 5, 2022: 9:30am – 5:00pm
August 6, 2022: 9:30am – 11:30am
The first day to vote an absentee ballot in the Clerk’s Office is 8:00 am on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.
The last day to vote an absentee ballot in the Clerk’s Office is 12:00 pm on Saturday, August 6, 2022.
ARE YOU A REGISTERED VOTER?
Wisconsin requires 28 days to establish residency at a new address. When registering, you must present Proof of Residence, a document showing your current name at your current address. You cannot register to vote at a post office box. Time spent away from your residence still counts toward the 28 days. The last day to acquire residence for the Partisan Primary is Tuesday, July 12, 2022.
Online
Visit myvote.wi.gov to register online. If you have a valid, unexpired Wisconsin driver license or Wisconsin ID, and your address on file with the DMV matches the address at which you are registering to vote, your registration will take effect immediately. If the DMV does not have your current address on file, either update your address on the DOT’s website (wisconsindot.gov) before updating your registration, or submit Proof of Residence along with your registration form to the City Clerk’s Office.
In person
Registration can take place up until the Friday before any election at the City Clerk’s Office. When registering, you must present Proof of Residence, a document showing your current name at your current address. View acceptable forms of Proof of Residence on the Wisconsin Elections Commission website (elections.wi.gov).
By Mail
Registration applications need to be postmarked 20 days before an election. That makes the deadline for the August 9 Partisan Primary Wednesday, July 20, 2022. (Applications submitted within the 20 days must be received In person ONLY). When registering, you must submit Proof of Residence, a document showing your current name at your current address. To register to vote by mail, visit the Wisconsin Elections Commission website (elections.wi.gov) and print the Voter Registration Application. Complete the form and mail it along with Proof of Residence to the City Clerk’s Office.
Mail application to:
City Clerk’s Office
Attn: Elections
300 E Main Street
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Community Development
Adventure Day is Back in Downtown Sun Prairie, Presented by the Business Improvement District!
The Sun Prairie Business Improvement District is pleased to announce that Adventure Day, an event to support Sunshine Place in memory of Sun Prairie Fire Captain Cory Barr, is coming back to Downtown Sun Prairie for its second year! The event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 14 from 2:30 – 7:00PM.
In early 2018, Cory Barr expressed his wish to hold a family-friendly event in Downtown Sun Prairie while also collecting donations for Sunshine Place - the local resource for community and social service support. Downtown Sun Prairie's Business Improvement District (BID) was made aware of Cory’s interest in holding an event that supported Sunshine Place, and voted to host Adventure Day to fulfill Cory's wish, and to honor his memory.
The event is designed as an access for everyone event, meaning that there is not a cost to participate. While this is a non-ticketed event, it is a fundraiser for Sunshine Place. There are several ways that event attendees can make a donation the day of the event: at the Bank of Sun Prairie or at The Piano Gal Shop, both of which are registration locations; at the Downtown Fire Station, the event’s end location; or at participating businesses that are hosting a donation bin located near their register. If you’re not able to attend the event, many Downtown Sun Prairie businesses are hosting a donation bin from now through the end of July.
“We are excited that Downtown Sun Prairie is once again hosting Adventure Day in the spirit of what Cory Barr envisioned to benefit Sunshine Place,” said Susan Schmidt, Director of Development at Sunshine Place. “The event is free, but we hope attendees will consider making a donation to support our organization's mission of providing food, clothing, housing assistance, and other vital services to those in need in Sun Prairie. We are grateful to the downtown businesses who have donated prizes and are planning activities to make this event a success and look forward to seeing families and individuals adventuring Downtown Sun Prairie while supporting a great cause.”
EVENT DETAILS:
1) Pick up your Adventure Day Map and Swag Bag (while supplies last) at one of the two registration stations the day of the event. Registration stations will be open from 2:30 – 6:30 PM at the Bank of Sun Prairie & at the Piano Gal Shop.
The Adventure Day Map includes a list of participating businesses and organizations, all located throughout Downtown Sun Prairie.
2) Choose the adventure/s you'd like to complete for a stamp on your map. Visit locations and follow instructions on how to receive a stamp on your Adventure Day Map.
Across many of the businesses you'll have the opportunity to try and find a "sunshine" image hidden at each stop. When you find it, you'll get a stamp on your Adventure Map.
Some locations may have special adventures awaiting you - seek & finds, coloring activities, arts and crafts, etc. and/or prizes and deals.
For each adventure you complete at a location, someone from the location will stamp your Adventure Map.
3) Turn in your Adventure Day Map at the Downtown Fire Station to review the prize packages available, and then enter for a chance to win!
All stamped Adventure Day Maps must be turned in at the Downtown Fire Station to be entered into the prize pool drawings. Adventure Day Maps must be received no later than 7:00PM on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Late entries will not be accepted. Prize winners will be notified at a later date with information about how to receive their prize!
All Downtown Sun Prairie events are designed to offer a variety of entertainment and engaging activities that hopefully appeals to a wide range of people. We hope that residents and visitors explore Downtown Sun Prairie before and after all of the events.
Follow us on Facebook at Downtown Sun Prairie for more event details! www.facebook.com/downtownsunprairie
Downtown Sun Prairie… we’re having fun down here!
Community Spotlight
Celebrating Prairie Phoenix Academy
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Engineering
Adopt-A-Storm Drain Program
Participating in the Dane County Adopt-A-Storm Drain Program is a simple act that can help prevent localized flooding and keeps our lakes, rivers and streams clean. Storm drains help transport runoff from roofs, driveways, streets and other hard surfaces to underground pipes or storm sewers that eventually make their way to our lakes, rivers and streams. Unfortunately, that runoff also carries pollutants to our waters. Keeping storm drains clean can help protect our waters!
It’s easy! Here’s how it works.
- Adopt a nearby storm drain using the Dane County Adopt-A-Storm Drain App.
- Commit to safely cleaning the area on and around the adopted storm drain at least once a month, but preferably before every large rain event.
- Report the amount and type of debris after each cleaning using the Adopt- A-Storm Drain App.
- Report any spills/discharges washing down the storm drain.
All volunteers will be provided Storm Drain Cleaning Kit that includes: a safety vest, storm drain decal to place on their adopted storm drain, dust pan and broom, collection bucket and an Adopt-A-Storm Drain sticker to proudly display. Volunteers will also be included on our Adopt-A-Storm Drain e-Newsletter, which comes out 3-4 times/year. Adopt a local storm drain and have a Ripple Effect on area waters!
To Adopt a Storm Drain near you or for more information visit: https://ripple-effects.com/adopt-a-storm-drain
Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Recreation Department
The Sun Prairie Parks, Recreation & Forestry office is open: Monday – Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, or by phone at (608) 837-3449 or by email at rec@cityofsunprairie.com.
Announcements:
Fun Prairie
Fun Prairie is a place where all are welcome, and everybody is encouraged to take advantage of all of the FUN to be had in our community! On June 21, 2022, through proclamation, Mayor Paul Esser changed the name of the City of Sun Prairie to the City of FUN Prairie for the month of July. Visit the Fun Prairie Website to check out all the activities planned for the month of July and where to buy Fun Prairie T-Shirts.
Summer Rec Guide out now!
Registration now open for all summer programs and swimming lessons. To view the guide or to register, visit rec.cityofsunprairie.com
Sun Prairie Family Aquatic Center Passes
Family Aquatic Center season passes, and discount punch cards are now available to purchase. To purchase, visit Purchase Season Passes
WPRA Discount Tickets On Sale Now!
Tickets must be purchased in person and payment with cash or check only.
“Recreation is for Everyone” Scholarship form!
Come join us for fun and enriching programs available for the whole family! Requesting a scholarship is easier than ever with our NEW online form! This easy, streamlined form provides "no questions asked" financial access to SPPRF programs.
In order to request the Recreation is for Everyone Scholarship you must be a resident of Sun Prairie or enrolled in the Sun Prairie Area School District.
For questions or assistance contact us at 608-837-3449 or visit Recreation is for Everyone Scholarship Information
- Scholarships cover 50% of enrollment fees on most programs
- No formal documentation is required for approval of financial assistance
- Online submission with approvals within 2 business days
Important Dates:
Concerts in the Park
Upcoming Programs Not to Be Missed:
July 19th – August 11th
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Registration Ends: 07/12/2022
Expand your knowledge and skills to 3-D. This class and range will be entirely devoted to learning the NASP IBO 3-D division. Archers will learn to score the same 3-D range distances and animals that are currently being used in the National Archery in the Schools program. All equipment will be provided. You may bring and use your own bow if it is a Mathews Genesis. No other equipment will be allowed.
Note: This is not a beginner Archery class. Archers must have taken a Sun Prairie Park and Rec Archery class previously or have some shooting experience in the NASP program to participate.
Rec on the Go July – Fun Prairie
Registration Ends: 07/14/2022
Rec on the Go are theme-based exploration kits for kids ages 5 and up. Each bi-monthly kit will feature crafts, experiments and other fun activities for kids. Kits are available for pick up or delivery.
JULY THEME – FUN PRAIRIE:
July has once again been designated Fun Prairie month. Our kits spotlight what make Sun Prairie great. Explore recreation opportunities, games and more with our Rec on the Go activity kit!
Pick up and delivery will be available July 14 & 15. Participants will be emailed when kits are ready, so make sure your email address is in your profile is correct.
July Bedtime Buddies – Fun Prairie
Registration Ends: 07/14/2022
Bedtime Buddies is a theme-based stuffed animal kit for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-4. Each kit will feature a theme-based unstuffed animal, stuffing, storybook, and snack. Bedtime Buddies is sure to make bedtime more fun! Kits are available for pick up or delivery.
JULY – FUN PRAIRIE MONTH!
This kit will celebrate Sun Prairie with a mascot inspired unstuffed animal of your choice (Wolf or Cardinal) and explore the joys of having fun!
$25 for first child, $15 for each additional child.
Pickup/delivery is July 21 & 22. Please make sure your email address is up to date as that is the way you will be contacted about pickup/delivery. Non-residents must pickup - No delivery available.
July 22nd – August 26th
11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Registration Ends: 07/15/2022
Tumble into gymnastics! This introductory gymnastics class will improve your child's coordination, balance and motor skills. Classes will be run in an obstacle course style with different stations each week.
July 19th – August 23rd
6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
Registration Ends: 07/15/2022
ZUMBA is a fusion of Latin and International music/dance themes that create a dynamic and exciting environment. Based on the principle that a workout should be "FUN AND EASY TO DO", the routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body.
July 20th – August 24th
5:45 – 6:30 p.m.
Registration Ends: 07/16/2022
Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Using lightly weighted drumsticks, POUND® transforms drumming into a great work out!
Designed for all fitness levels, POUND® provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, and toning up. The workout is easily modifiable and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to men and women of all ages and abilities.
Youth Archery Lessons – Intermediate (Ages 8-17)
July 23rd – August 20th
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Registration Ends: 07/17/2022
Join our National Archery in the Schools Program certified instructor, Terry Berndt, to immerse yourself in the popular sport of archery! During this intermediate session, archers will build off what was learned in the beginner class. The students will progress by shooting at longer distances and will participate in more challenging games. Also, more emphasis will be put on NASP tournament style scoring. All equipment and materials will be provided.
*Participants do not have to complete the Parks and Recreation beginner class to be able to join the intermediate class, however, having some prior experience in archery is recommended for this class.
Concerts in the Park Lineup
The Sun Prairie Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department is excited to announce this summer’s Concerts in the Park Presented by the Bank of Sun Prairie.
The concerts will take place every Tuesday evening at Wetmore Park and are open to the public. There will be free crafts for kids and food and beverages available for purchase.
- June 7, 5-7 PM – Summer Kick Off & Sun Prairie Area Community Band (Traditional & Contemporary Band Music)
- June 14, 6-8 PM - Random Maxx (Pop/Rock)
- June 21, 6-8 PM - Soggy Prairie (Bluegrass)
- June 28, 6-8 PM - Depot. Express (Classic Rock)
- July 12, 6-8 PM - Sista Sensi (Reggae)
- July 19, 6-8 PM - Nine Thirty Standard Sponsored by the Friends of the Sun Prairie Media Center (Blues/Country/Rock)
- July 26, 6-8 PM - Marta and Clarisse with the Piano Gal Shop (Dueling Pianos)
- August 2, 6-8 PM - Sammy Ray & Friends (90's Cover Music)
- August 9 - Family Night, 5:30-6:15 PM David Landau (Children's Music) & 6:30-7:30 PM Sun Prairie Area Community Band (Traditional & Contemporary Band Music)
- August 16, 6-8 PM- Blue Olives (Blues)
- August 23, 6-7 PM - Sun Prairie Area Community Band (Traditional & Contemporary Band Music)
Concerts in the Park are sponsored in part by TDS Telecom, West Prairie Dental, Tipsy Cow, Josh Erickson – American Family Insurance, Herzing University, and Maureen Crombie, District 3 Alder.
Follow Sun Prairie Parks, Recreation, and Forestry on Facebook or online for event details!
Public Works
N. Bristol Street Closing for Construction
Starting Monday, July 11, N. Bristol Street will be closed for construction from Windsor Street to Klubertanz Drive. The street will remain open to residents residing in the construction zone. This section of N. Bristol will be closed to through traffic for the next 6-8 weeks. The map below demonstrates the recommended detour for traffic, which utilizes Main Street, Columbus Street, and Wilburn Road.
Sun Prairie Media Center
Radio Reboot
The City of Sun Prairie’s award-winning program, “Multicultural Fair: Radio Reboot,” will become “Sun Prairie Stories” at the Sun Prairie Media Center (SPMC) as a way to continue to tell the story of Sun Prairie’s growing community. The podcast will launch later this summer.
Due to the COVID-19 rates in 2020, the in-person Multicultural Fair was canceled and inspired the Radio Reboot. This was a way to offer programming that still celebrated the growing diversity of the Sun Prairie community while maintaining safety. The program focused on community members of diverse backgrounds. Sara Milewski, an SPMC volunteer, hosted the hour-long, monthly radio show and interviewed guests on their life stories and experiences. Guests also shared some of their favorite music and had an opportunity to promote a community service organization that reflected their culture. The eight-episode series concluded with the 2021 Multicultural Fair. The success of the Radio Reboot inspired the idea to start the new show, with a continued focus on the people who make Sun Prairie what it is today.
Sun Prairie Stories will offer participants an opportunity to record important parts of their lived story, with the support of a producer. The stories may be on a variety of topics about an individual's experiences. Those personal stories will be shared with the community as podcasts, on The Sun, 103.5FM, and online via the City website and social media platforms.
“I believe that it is our personal stories that make us who we are,” said Sara Milewski, SPMC Volunteer and producer of Sun Prairie Stories. “Sharing our stories helps us see the humanity in one another, and helps us better understand our community.”
Individuals of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to participate. For more information on how to participate, please visit the Sun Prairie Stories website at sunprairiemediacenter.com/sunprairiestories or contact Sara Milewski at sara.milewski@gmail.com.
Birthday Party for 103.5 the Sun Community Radio
103.5 The Sun is turning seven this year, and we are throwing ourselves a birthday party to celebrate the launch of Sun Prairie’s community radio station. Join us on July 19 for a special Concert in the Park sponsored by the Friends of the Sun Prairie Media Center.
Playing at the concert will be Nine Thirty Standard, a band specializing in blues to country, standards to rock…the music from your life. Nine Thirty Standard has performed throughout Madison and southern Wisconsin since 2010. The July 19 concert is set to begin at 6 PM at Wetmore Park on 555 North Street in Sun Prairie.
“I’m thrilled that our Friends group is sponsoring such a fantastic and established band to play at our birthday celebration,” said Jeff Robbins, Executive Director of the Sun Prairie Media Center. “Given the variety of music they play, there’s certainly something everyone will enjoy.”
In addition to the music, food and other beverages will be available for purchase from Jakarta Café BBQ, Fancy Roll Ice Cream, and the Cultura Cali taco truck. A beer vendor is still in the works.
There is also scheduled to be a 50-50 raffle to benefit the Friends of the Sun Prairie Media Center as well as a staffed booth with more information on the Sun Prairie Media Center.
For more information about the Sun Prairie Media Center or how to become a member producer, please check out sunprairiemediacenter.com or e-mail Jeff Robbins at jrobbins@cityofsunprairie.com.
Sun Prairie Public Library
Children’s & Teen Services
Summer 2022 Reading Program!
There’s a reading program for everyone – babies through teens! Register for the Summer Reading Program in person or online anytime between now and August 6th.
Record your reading on a paper log or in the Beanstack app. Track by books (titles) or by minutes (time) – whatever works best for you. The more you read, the more prizes you earn. Complete 80 books or 12 hours to earn all the prizes, a pass to the Library Pool Party in August, and your “Library Champion” sign. Visit https://www.sunprairiepubliclibrary.org/summer-reading-program for more details.
Adult Services
June 1 - August 31, 2022
Log your reading time and complete activities to earn virtual badges. Every badge you receive earns you tickets to enter into prize drawings! Track your reading and other activities via Beanstack: https://sunprairiepubliclibrary.beanstack.com/reader365. As you log your reading and activities, you earn "badges" and enter to win prizes. Drawings for all prizes will be held at the end of the Summer Reading Program. Winners will be notified by telephone or email the week of September 5 and must pick up their prizes at the library. Not able to participate online? Stop by the Information Desk for a paper reading & activity log.
Tuesday, July 12, 6:00 p.m. Conference Room
Confused about Medicare? Insurance agent Jake Zimmermann can help! In this free, educational program, Mr. Zimmerman will discuss the different parts of Medicare (A, B, C and D) and how people can pay for health care after retirement. He will also cover: making the most of your rights, options and entitlements; how and when to enroll in Medicare; what Medicare does and doesn't cover; Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement insurance; and much more!
To reserve a spot for this program, please register here, or call 608-999-1000 to RSVP by phone. Additional sessions will be held in August, September and October.
Early Blues: Cherry & Jerry Concert
Wednesday, July 13 6:30 p.m.
Travel back in time 100 years when blues was new and everybody wanted more!
St Louis based piano/percussion duo Cherry and Jerry will bring this music to us live in concert. They'll also share stories behind some of the songs and composers that put blues on the map. Pianist Jerry Rabushka performs the original sheet music, while Isaac Cherry, playing a setup of Cajon, cymbal, and bell tree, adds a beat born of many different influences. Together they create a unique sound that makes this show a must-see!
**This performance will be held on the lawn outside the Youth Services area of the building, so feel free to bring blankets or your lawn chairs! In the case of inclement weather, it will take place in the Community Room. Generously funded by the Friends of the Sun Prairie Public Library.
Thursday, July 21 6:30 p.m. Community Room
Hiker, biker, photographer, and traveler extraordinaire, John Lynn returns to share his National Parks adventure with us! Enjoy the scenery and general 'mayhem' that ensued during his 600-mile mountain bike and camping trip from Jackson Hole to West Glacier, Montana through Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Glacier National Parks as well as a beautiful journey through Big Sky Country. The photos alone will be a feast for the eyes, and you'll leave with some useful adventure travel tips.
Monday, July 25, 6:30 p.m. Community Room
Sundance's triple award-winning film is a searing drama based on the true story of Fahrije, who, like many other women in her patriarchal village, has lived with fading hope and burgeoning grief since her husband went missing during the war in Kosovo. In order to provide for her family, she bands with other widows in the community to launch a business selling a local food product. Together they find solace in discovering a future without their husbands. Yet, their will to live independently is met with hostility by the men of their village, leading to a feud that threatens their sovereignty and financial future. This film is approximately 83 minutes and is not rated. In Albanian, with English subtitles.
Dream Bus Bookmobile
Sign up for a library card, check out free books, music, and movies, access free Wi-Fi and resources, and more!
Fridays
The Element on Main Apartments - 102 Park Circle
11 – 11:45 a.m.
Rolling Prairie Apartments - 415 S. Bird Street
12 – 12:45 p.m.
Vandenburg Heights Park - 1020 Vandenburg Street
1- 1:45 p.m.
1st and 3rd Saturdays May-August
Downtown Sun Prairie Farmers' Market
8-10 am
*The stop on 7/16 will be from 8-11 am
Sun Prairie Utilities
Sun Prairie Utilities Budget Billing Program
Many of us have higher utility bills during the summer and winter months and lower bills during the spring and fall due to the cooling and heating of our homes. These unknown fluctuations can make household budgeting difficult, if this sounds familiar to you, then SPU Budget Billing might be good for you.
With Sun Prairie Utilities’ Budget Billing program, we try to even out your utility costs over the course of a year. We will estimate what your future costs will be (based on your latest 12-month usage) and then require a fixed payment amount for 11 months of the budget year. This fixed payment will make your household budgeting a little easier; knowing what amount your monthly utility bill payment will be. The last month of the budget cycle is billed for the actual balance of your SPU account and is used as a true-up for the end of the budget cycle. Budget amounts are set at the beginning of a budget cycle and are reviewed at six months to verify the budget amount will adequately cover all costs billed during the budget cycle.
If you are already on SPU Budget Billing, you should review your bill and confirm that any automatic payments are scheduled correctly for new annual rates. If you are interested in finding out what your budget billing payments would be email information@myspu.org.
Sun Prairie Utilities is Participating in a Voluntary PFAS Sampling Program.
Sun Prairie Utilities takes pride in providing high-quality, safe drinking water that meets regulatory standards. Wisconsin and states nationwide face challenges related to identifying and managing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their water supplies.
PFAS compounds have been manufactured for use in everyday items such as nonstick cookware, water-resistant clothing, and personal care products and have been widely used in firefighting foams, in industrial applications, and at military installations. Currently, there is no federal regulation governing PFAS in drinking water. Still, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources (WI DNR) have made preliminary recommendations and are conducting research to determine the appropriate standards for municipal water supplies.
There are up to 5,000 chemicals that are classified as PFAS. Studies have examined possible relationships between levels of PFAS in blood and harmful health effects in people. PFAS persist in the environment and the human body for long periods of time. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR) is conducting a voluntary statewide investigation into 18 PFAS compounds in municipal water supplies. Sun Prairie Utilities chose to participate in this voluntary sampling for PFAS to proactively assess the potential impacts of PFAS in the municipal drinking water.
Sun Prairie Utilities submitted samples in June 2022 to the DNR voluntary sampling program from all active well locations in the City of Sun Prairie. All samples tested below recommended levels set by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, in fact, in 124 of the 126 tests conducted no PFAS were detected (zero, or at levels below test sensitivity.) Information on the testing results can be found online at https://www.sunprairieutilities.com/pfas-sampling.