Waukesha County WIC

12/11/2025

It will be bitter cold over the next few days!🥶

✅ Wear layers
✅ Limit time outdoors
✅ Know the signs of hypothermia and frostbite: https://ow.ly/4tMX50XHoEj
✅ Bring pets inside

12/11/2025

Falling temps – some expected to reach down into single digits – mean it's time to bundle up. But not all cold is created equal. Stay safe and warm this weekend and all season long: dhs.wisconsin.gov/climate/winter-weather.htm

12/11/2025

❄️ Bundle up and get ready to join the most festive winter event of the season! ❄️ The 41st annual Waukesha JanBoree is coming up! There’s so much to look forward to at this year’s fun-filled event. Check out the full list of our activities here:

1/17- Waukesha JanBoree: Winter Wildlife Exploration at Retzer Nature Center
1/17- Waukesha JanBoree: Indoor Ice Skating at Naga-Waukee Ice Arena
1/19- Waukesha JanBoree: Try Synchronized Skating at Eble Ice Arena
1/20- Waukesha JanBoree: Olympics Preview with Gale Tanger at Eble Ice Arena
1/20- Waukesha JanBoree: Winter Tyke Hike at Retzer Nature Center
1/23- Waukesha JanBoree: Glow Skating at Eble Ice Arena
1/24- Waukesha JanBoree: Ice Fishing Clinic at Minooka Park
1/24- Waukesha JanBoree: Alaskan Malamute Weight Pull at Minooka Park
1/24- Waukesha JanBoree: Candlelight Hike at Minooka Park

To register for Waukesha’s JanBoree events, visit wauk.co/webtrac (click “Programs & Special Events,” then “Special Events”). To view all JanBoree partner offerings, visit https://www.janboree.org/

❄️ Bundle up and get ready to join us for the most festive winter event of the season! ❄️

We can’t wait to partner with The City of Waukesha for the 41st annual Waukesha JanBoree! There’s so much to look forward to at this year’s fun-filled event. Check out the full list of our activities here:

1/17- Waukesha JanBoree: Winter Wildlife Exploration at Retzer Nature Center
1/17- Waukesha JanBoree: Indoor Ice Skating at Naga-Waukee Ice Arena
1/19- Waukesha JanBoree: Try Synchronized Skating at Eble Ice Arena
1/20- Waukesha JanBoree: Olympics Preview with Gale Tanger at Eble Ice Arena
1/20- Waukesha JanBoree: Winter Tyke Hike at Retzer Nature Center
1/23- Waukesha JanBoree: Glow Skating at Eble Ice Arena
1/24- Waukesha JanBoree: Ice Fishing Clinic at Minooka Park
1/24- Waukesha JanBoree: Alaskan Malamute Weight Pull at Minooka Park
1/24- Waukesha JanBoree: Candlelight Hike at Minooka Park

To register for Waukesha’s JanBoree events, visit wauk.co/webtrac (click “Programs & Special Events,” then “Special Events”). To view all JanBoree partner offerings, visit https://www.janboree.org/

12/10/2025

‘Tis the season for seasonal holiday cheer, including live Christmas trees. Find great information on how to choose the right Christmas tree AND 13 steps for maintaining your tree once it's indoors at https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/choosing-the-right-christmas-tree/.

12/10/2025

Reminder - Tomorrow: stops in Wauwatosa, Hartland, Oconomowoc, Watertown, and Columbus

The CPKC Holiday Train will be passing through and stopping in Wisconsin again this year, collecting food and money donations and putting on performances at stop locations - "Since its inaugural journey in 1999, the CPKC Holiday Train has raised more than $26 million and collected approximately 5.4 million pounds of food for community food banks in Canada and the U.S." All donations raised at a Holiday Train stop remain in that community.
See local stop locations, dates, times, and the local organization responsible for donations below:

(*Note: as of 11/5 the list of participating food banks has not been finalized; this list reflects food banks that participated last year and will be updated with any changes when this year's list is released.*)

•Tuesday December 9th:
5:15-5:40 - Gurnee - 4660 Old Grand Ave
- Northern Illinois Food Bank

7:00-7:30 - Sturtevant - 9900 East Exploration Ct
- Racine County Food Bank

8:15-8:45 - Caledonia - 5½ Mile Road (hwy G) crossing
- Racine County Food Bank

•Wednesday December 10th:
4:15-4:45 - Wauwatosa, Harwood Avenue crossing
- TOSA Cares, Inc

5:45-6:15 - Hartland - Cottonwood Avenue crossing
- Hartland Food Community

6:45-7:15 - Oconomowoc - South Silver Lake Street
- Oconomowoc Food Pantry

8:00-8:30 - Watertown - Brandt Quirk Park
- Watertown Food Pantry

9:15-9:45 - Columbus - 395 North Ludington Street
- Columbus/Fall River Food Pantry

•Thursday December 11th
1:15-1:45 - Portage - Averbeck Street
- St Vincent de Paul, Portage Food Pantry

2:45-3:15 - Wisconsin Dells - 100 La Crosse Street
- Central Wisconsin Community Action Council

4:15-4:40 - Mauston - Division Street
- Mauston Community Sharing Pantry

5:30-6:00 - Tomah -205 North Superior Avenue
- Neighbor for Neighbor Food Pantry

6:50-7:20 - Sparta - s Water St & Milwaukee St
- Bread Basket Ecumenical Food Pantry

8:30-9:00 - La Crosse - 601 Saint Andrew Street
- Hunger Task Force of La Crosse, Inc

All of the above locations with performances by American Authors and Pink Beard

More information and stop locations can be found at the link in the comments

12/10/2025

Whether it gets snowy where you call home or stays warm, there are fun winter activities you can do with the little ones in your life!

Here are some cozy and active winter activity ideas:

❄️ Bundle up and make snow castles with recycled containers like reusable, rectangular baby wipe containers or sand castle supplies
📚Take a trip to your local library to check out your favorite seasonal books
🍿Build a pillow and blanket fort to watch your favorite movie or show in
☃️Make a snowman or snow animal together


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Ya sea que en el lugar donde usted vive nieve o haga calor, ¡hay actividades invernales divertidas que puede hacer con los más pequeños de la casa!

Aquí tiene algunas ideas de actividades invernales acogedoras y activas:

❄️ Abrigarse bien y hacer castillos de nieve con recipientes reciclados, como envases rígidos de toallitas húmedas o moldes de playa
📚 Visitar la biblioteca local para buscar sus libros favoritos de temporada
🍿 Construir un fuerte con almohadas y mantas para ver su película o serie favorita
☃️️ Hacer juntos un muñeco de nieve o un animal de nieve
¿Cuáles son las actividades de invierno favoritas de su familia?

12/07/2025

Waukesha’s weekend is packed with holiday cheer! From festive happenings around town to Sunday’s JINGLE | BELL | ROCK Christmas Parade at 4 PM in Downtown Waukesha, there’s something for everyone.

For more information on the events, check out this event calendar: https://www.waukeshaworks.com/events-calendar

Waukesha’s weekend is packed with holiday cheer! From festive happenings around town to Sunday’s JINGLE | BELL | ROCK Christmas Parade at 4 PM in Downtown Waukesha, there’s something for everyone.

For more information on the events, check out our event calendar: https://www.waukeshaworks.com/events-calendar

12/07/2025

You’re invited through The Salvation Army Waukesha! at the Baird Center for this cherished tradition open to all.

You’re invited! Join us at the Baird Center for this cherished tradition open to all.

12/07/2025

It's National Influenza Vaccination Week! 🩹💪 A perfect time to remember that early immunizations help children build immunity before they are exposed to germs that can make them very sick.

Vaccines are one of our most powerful tools to prevent life-threatening diseases. That's why most childhood vaccines are recommended during your baby's first 12 to 18 months of life.

Have questions about which vaccines your child needs? You're not alone! Check out this helpful resource from AAP to see what's recommended before age 6 (link in bio): https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/Your-Babys-First-Vaccines.aspx


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¡Es la semana nacional de vacunación contra la influenza! 🩹💪 Es el momento ideal para recordar que las vacunas tempranas ayudan a que los niños desarrollen defensas antes de exponerse a gérmenes que pueden causarles enfermedades graves.

Las vacunas son una de nuestras herramientas más eficaces para prevenir enfermedades potencialmente mortales. Por eso, la mayoría de las vacunas infantiles se recomiendan durante los primeros 12 a 18 meses de vida.

¿Tiene preguntas sobre qué vacunas necesita su hijo(a)? ¡No está solo(a) en esto! Consulte este recurso útil de la AAP con las recomendaciones hasta los 6 años: https://www.healthychildren.org/spanish/safety-prevention/immunizations/paginas/your-babys-first-vaccines.aspx

12/06/2025

We see you caring for aging parents or family members while also juggling your own kids’ busy schedules, child care, and household management! Check one more thing off your list and get support by enrolling in WIC. WIC is here and ready to help your family with healthy foods, breastfeeding and peer support, and more; visit www.signupwic.com to find a clinic near you!

PS—thank you for everything you do for your family and loved ones! Your support and hard work don’t go unnoticed! 💖


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Podemos verlo cuidando a sus padres o familiares mayores mientras lidia con las apretadas agendas de sus hijos, el cuidado de los niños y las tareas del hogar. Inscríbase en el WIC, obtenga ayuda y tache una cosa más de su lista. El WIC está aquí para ayudar a su familia con alimentos saludables, lactancia materna, apoyo entre pares y mucho más. Visite www.signupwic.com para encontrar una clínica cercana.

P.D.: ¡Gracias por todo lo que hace por su familia y sus seres queridos! ¡Su apoyo y esfuerzo no pasan desapercibidos! 💖

12/04/2025

🎄 We’re just 4 days away from the Jingle | Bell | Rock Christmas Parade! It is on Dec 7th🤗
Waukesha WIC is excited to celebrate the start of the holiday season with our wonderful community.

📅 Mark your calendars:
Sunday, December 7 at 4 p.m.
📍 Downtown Waukesha

Bring your family, bundle up, and come enjoy the holiday magic with us! ✨
We can’t wait to see you there!

11/28/2025

Drop a 🙋🏽‍♀️ if you love leftovers! Transform your holiday meal foods into a delicious soup! Turkey and roasted veggies are great additions to a cozy soup. Or grab some whole wheat bread to whip up a turkey sandwich with leftover cranberries layered on.
What’s your favorite way to use holiday foods for leftovers?