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Volunteers scarce for Horse & Buggy Days; council discusses Boo Fest and park decorations
Summary
City and Chamber volunteers are thin for Horse & Buggy Days and organizers declined to power Christmas lights in Peterson Park because of insufficient electricity; council members discussed possible Main Street Boo Fest plans and trunk-or-treat ideas to be further considered by the Recreation Committee.
Weyauwega — Council members and community representatives raised concerns about volunteer shortages for recurring events and discussed options for upcoming seasonal activities.
Cathy Spiegelberg told the council that the Chamber will decide whether to continue Horse & Buggy Days next year, citing a lack of volunteers despite positive feedback on music nights. The Recreation Committee reported that organizers chose not to move forward with Christmas lights in Peterson Park and the bridge area after learning there is not enough available power and organizers did not want to use generators.
Councilmembers Chris Gunderson and Meta Berg said they have volunteers interested in organizing a Boo Fest and discussed possibilities such as closing the 100 block of E. Main Street or hosting a trunk-or-treat with the Fire and Police departments providing safety oversight and handing out hot dogs to children; the matter will be placed on the next Recreation Committee agenda for further planning.
Separately, the council approved a resubmitted Homecoming Parade permit for Sept. 27 and granted a temporary Class B license to the Weyauwega Fremont FFA Alumni and Supporters for Oct. 12.
