Thank you to our
Santa Club!
Angels
Lutz Family Charitable Trust
Hartford Business Improvement District
Hartford Foundation
Shining Stars
Ken & Kathy Mikulec
Hartford Woman's Club
Gold Ornaments
Forte Bank
Brewed Omen
Hartford Lions Club
Silver Ornaments
Salon Effervescence
Dodge Dental
Wacker Drive Logistics & Warehouse
Elves
Christine Wagner
John & Chris Kirley
Signworks
Santa's Helpers
Thanks to the City of Hartford Rec, Electric, and Public Works Departments
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Aaron Lensink
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Alex Broeske
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Allen Brown
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Amanda Ohm
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Amy Swanson Kieser
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Beth Malecki
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Brandon Sielski
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Carmen Arellano
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Carol Tautges
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Chris Wagner
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Connie Thoma
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Cynthia Bade
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Dan Chipman
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Denise Ehlert
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Diane Young
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Doris Gilligan
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Doug Persich
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Gary Heckendorf
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Greg & Kathy Klink
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Jacob Johnson
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Jason Wix
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Jean Iivari-Olson
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Jeff & Terri Feutz
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Joan Schnorenberg
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Joanie Buettgen
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Julie Regan
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Julie Studener
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Justin Downs
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Karen Allen
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Karen Davis
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Katey & Tim Clarenbach
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Kelly Paul
*We apologize if we missed naming any of Santa's Helpers!
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Kathy Vogelsang
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Katie McCauley
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Kim Zills
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Kris Tatem
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Kristen Strupp
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Laurie Whipple
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Liz Linder
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Lisa Becker
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Lisa Mueller
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Lori Sharp
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Lynette Voss
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Marcia Tinman
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Mark Reglin
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Marilyn Raschka
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Martha Gritt
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Mary Jo Beine
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Nancy Zancig
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Nate Wegener
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Renee Ham
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Rosenda Lazcano
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Sarah Ann Nickel
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Scott Davis
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Sharon Indermuehle
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Stacey Holzman
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Sue Lisko
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Tammy Tongusi
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Terry Carmody
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Todd Novotny
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Tony Andereck
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Wendy Christenson
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Wendy Greyson
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HUHS welding class who made new arbors!
Help us to continue to light the Riverwalk!
During the Growing Season
Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature by joining us weekly to care for our gardens, at our annual plant sale, indulge in gardening events that cultivate a sense of community, or join our impactful spring Day of Service with Hartford High School students dedicated to fostering environmental stewardship. Connect with us to celebrate the joys of green living and make a positive impact together!
Art in Hart
The Art in Hart committee is excited to bring vibrant murals to Hartford, with 13 businesses eagerly participating in upcoming projects. After gathering ideas from the community, the committee plans to engage professional mural artists from Wisconsin, inviting renderings and cost proposals. Hartford aims to enhance its public spaces, envisioning walking tours that showcase the artwork, historic sites, and parks.
For information on current and past murals, click 'Learn More' below. Donations of any amount are encouraged to support this initiative.
We sincerely thank our generous donors: Douglas Jeweler, Broan-NuTone, Laufer Trucking, and the Hartford Lions. Stay tuned for potential murals at Schnorenberg's Floor Covering, Lotus Be Well, Nail Essentials, Faith & Giggles, and the Welsh Building. Your contributions have transformed our community!
Centennial Park
During the fall of 2023 VBH volunteers collaborated with The Parks and Recreation Department and the city to develop a planting plan for Centennial Park. With the generous support from the Hartford Area Foundation, together we purchased many trees and bushes. City employees planted all of it! Look for spring cherry blossoms, forsythia and ninebark. In fall beautiful Autumn blaze maples and gingko will be showstoppers. Holly, dogwood and evergreens will provide winter interest.
In summer of 2024 we were able to purchase 6 large self watering pots to be located around the park, This was made possible by generous sponsors for each planter. Again, the Hartford Foundation donation allowed us to plant colorful flowers.
