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Advanced Registration Required Opportunity for day of registration may be allowed if spots are still available – authorization can only be obtained at Waukesha Unlocked Headquarters (City Hall)

City of Waukesha Clean Water Plant

The City of Waukesha municipal wastewater treatment facility processes an average of 8-9 million gallons per day (MGD).

On a guided tour, visitors will see the treatment of the liquid waste. Additionally, guests will see the treatment of the solids removed from each of these steps, and the ultimate biosolids end-product which is land-applied to farm fields for valuable nutrient recycling.

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City of Waukesha Clean Water Plant, 600 Sentry Dr

Note: No fee but pre-registration is required; Visitors must wear long pants and closed toe shoes and have the ability to climb

and descend stairs as necessary.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, 10/5 at Noon Instructor: Clean Water Plant Staff Max 15

City of Waukesha Water Utility Lake Michigan Reservoirs and Booster Pumping Station

The City of Waukesha municipal water utility construction of a new booster pumping station will be nearly complete. This $35 million facility is designed to store 18 million gallons and distribute an average of 8-10 million gallons per day (MGD).

On a guided tour of the construction site, visitors will see two 8.6-million-gallon Reservoirs, the Booster Pumping Station and a one-million-gallon 160-foot-tall concrete composite Water Tower.

-Continued next columnThe Booster Pumping Station will include piping and may include some pumping equipment, chemical feed equipment, and instrumentation and control systems depending on the progress made this summer. For safety reasons, as the site is currently under construction, some areas may not be accessible.

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City of Waukesha Water Utility Lake Michigan Reservoirs and Booster Pumping Station, 2010 East Broadway

Note: No fee but pre-registration is required; Visitors must wear long pants and closed toe shoes and have the ability to climb

and descend stairs as necessary.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, 10/5 at Noon Instructor: Clean Water Plant Staff Max 15

Frame Park Rotary Building Watercolor Crayon Drawing Class

Join us for a unique opportunity to create a watercolor crayon drawing of the Fox River. Beginner level instruction will be led by a volunteer instructor with years of experience in working and helping others with water media.

AGE DAY DATE TIME CODE 12+ Sa 10/8 2:30-3:30 pm 8900.311

Rotary Building, 1150 Baxter St.

Note: No fee but pre-registration is required; All supplies provided; Dress for outdoor weather. Call info line for updates 262-522-9356. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, 10/5 at Noon. Volunteer Instructor: Julie Pekarske Max 20

Visit the places where history happened through a dynamic historical walking tour. Bob Lawrence, history enthusiast, will lead you through Waukesha with visits and narration of the following: Schuetze Building, Mill Race, Wilber Lumber Company, Commuter Train/Bus Depot, Saratoga Mill, Kimball’s Sawmill, Hygia Spring, Water War, Thompson Malted Milk Plant, Mary Todd Lincoln Steps, Keeley Institute #1, Acme Spring, Spence Tower, Water Tower, Blair House, Les Paul Birthplace, Original Waukesha Motors Building, Weber Brewery, First Wisconsin Railroad.

AGE DAY DATE TIME CODE 12+ Sa 10/8 9:00-10:15 am 8900.314

Schuetze Recreation Center, 1120 Baxter St. – Meet in the meeting room

Note: No fee but pre-registration is required; Dress for outdoor weather. If inclement weather, call info line for updates 262-522-9356. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, 10/5 at Noon Walking Ambassador/History Enthusiast: Bob Lawrence Max 30 Walking Tour: Public Art

Visitors are encouraged to connect themselves with Waukesha Art on this fun, unique walking tour. The narrated walk will take visitors through all of Downtown’s famous art pieces and will last approximately two hours.

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City Hall

Visit the places where history happened through our dynamic historical walking tour. Bob Lawrence, history enthusiast, will lead you through Waukesha with visits and narration of the following: City Hall, Thompson Malted Milk Plant, Bethesda Park and Spring, Terrace Hotel Site, Jiffy Jell Plant, La Estacion, Club 400, Andrew Frame House, Cutler Park, Roberts Building, Buchanan House.

AGE DAY DATE TIME CODE 12+ Su 10/9 1:00-2:15 pm 8900.315

City Hall, 201 Delafield St – Meet in the lobby

Note: No fee but pre-registration is required; Dress for outdoor weather. If inclement weather, call info line for updates 262-522-9356. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, 10/5 at Noon Walking Ambassador/History Enthusiast: Bob Lawrence Max 30

Tree Walk and Basic Tree ID

Connect in a whole new way through basic tree ID. Join the Arborist in the EB Shurts Arboretum and learn to identify common trees in our urban forest. See and understand your natural surroundings in a new way.

AGE DAY DATE TIME CODE All Su 10/9 1:00-2:30 pm 8900.319

EB Shurts, 810 W. College Ave. Max 40 Note: No fee but pre-registration is required; Event will be held rain or shine – dress for outdoor participation. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, 10/5 at Noon Instructor: Mike Talaska, City Forester and Aaron Lehnert, Certified Arborist 1000 Riverfront St. (old bus depot): Note: No fee but pre-registration is required; Dress for outdoor weather. If inclement weather, call info line for updates 262-522-9356. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, 10/5 at Noon Volunteer Instructor: Public Art Committee Max 20

Bus Tour: Waukesha Historic Springs

The Springs Healing Water bus tour will feature four of the City’s designated Local Landmark Springs. Silurian, Hobo, Acme, and Minniska Springs are the four remnants of Waukesha’s famous Springs Era which are in the best condition, and they are all designated as Local Landmarks.

The tour will visit each of the four spring sites and will cover their history and restoration, as well as the general history of the Springs Era.

AGE DAY DATE TIME CODE 8+ Su 10/9 10:00 am 8900.316 8+ Su 10/9 Noon 8900.317 8+ Su 10/9 2:00 pm 8900.318

Waukesha Springs Park, 700 N Hartwell Ave

Note: No fee but pre-registration is required; Event will be held rain or shine – dress for outdoor participation. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, 10/5 at Noon Instructor: Landmarks Commission Max 40