Mequon Thiensville Community Foundation

10/13/2026

You’re invited! 🚲 Join the MT Trails Foundation for the Highland Road Bike/Pedestrian Spur ribbon cutting this Sunday!

Sunday, October 18 | 4–5 p.m.
Official remarks at 4:15 p.m.
Rotary Park South Pavilion, 4100 W. Highland Rd., Mequon — use the west entrance.

Celebrate this new connection between Rotary Park, the Ozaukee Interurban Trail, and the Mequon and Thiensville Town Centers. Stay for a walk or bike ride! Refreshments courtesy of Port Washington State Bank. 💙 Learn more or donate: https://mtcfgives.org/mttrails-events/

10/06/2026

💙 Grant Money in Action!

A $9,495 MTCF grant funded a new iSimulate unit for the Southern Ozaukee Fire and EMS Department.

The technology lets instructors create realistic clinical scenarios that strengthen patient assessment, critical decision-making, and lifesaving skills — supporting emergency care for our neighbors in Mequon and Thiensville.

We love seeing grant dollars put to work in our community!

10/04/2026

🎃 Fun community moment happening at Steny’s North Shore!

Steny’s is hosting a “Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin” raffle — and half of the pot supports the Mequon Police K‑9 Unit. It’s a simple, $1‑per‑guess way to join in the fall fun and back a great cause.

You can enter anytime you stop by Steny’s, and you don’t need to be present to win. They’ll announce the winner around October… unless the pumpkin gets a little too mushy first.

MTCF loves seeing local businesses lifting up community partners — especially our K‑9 Unit — and we’re always proud to highlight efforts that bring Mequon and Thiensville together.

🍂 Check it out, make a guess, and support the K‑9 team!

🎃 HOW MUCH DOES THE PUMPKIN WEIGH?! 🎃

We have a pumpkin hanging out on the patio at Steny’s North Shore, and we want to know… how much do you think it weighs? 👀

💰 $1 per guess
📱 Enter your name, phone number & weight guess
🎟️ Unlimited entries allowed!
🏆 Closest guess wins HALF THE POT!
🐕 The other half goes to the Mequon Police K-9 Unit!

You do not need to be present to win, so get those guesses in whenever you’re at Steny’s! We’re aiming to announce the winner around October, but if our pumpkin starts getting a little… mushy 🎃😅, we may have to pick a winner early!

Don’t wait, get your guesses in ASAP! How many lbs & ozs are you going with?

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10/01/2026

A new gathering place for generations to come! 💙

MTCF is thrilled to partner with the City of Mequon on the new Mequon Community Pool, the first major step in the Mequon Commons Master Plan. Design is underway for a new aquatic complex to replace the City’s aging pool, pictured here.

Want to help bring it to life? MTCF is accepting donations to the New Mequon Community Pool Fund to complement the City’s investment. See project updates at https://ow.ly/3Rlt50ZRbn1 or donate at mtcfgives.org.

09/29/2026

Exciting progress ahead at Range Line Community Center! 🏗️

We are thrilled to support this milestone investment alongside the Thiensville Mequon Pickleball Association .

Our students, families, and community will get to soon enjoy a completely modernized playground, 8 new pickleball courts and upgraded athletic fields for flag football and softball, allowing for safer, more engaging spaces for daily recess, P.E., and youth sports. Plus, the new community gathering space creates a vibrant hub where families can connect and play outside of school.

MTCF is now partnering with the Mequon-Thiensville School District Rec Dept to raise an additional $100,000 for Gather and Play Park enhancements such as shade and screening, expanded playground features, benches and more.

Want to see the full project vision or get involved?

👉 Learn more and support the campaign here: https://www.mtsd.k12.wi.us/gather-and-play-renewing-mequon-thi

At last night's regular business meeting, the MTSD Board of Education formally accepted a gift of $99,105.13 from the Mequon Thiensville Community Foundation, with support from the Thiensville-Mequon Pickleball Association! 🙌

This milestone brings us one step closer to bringing 8 new pickleball courts, upgraded athletic fields, a modernized playground, and a brand-new community gathering space to Range Line. Construction is set to begin soon! 🔨

We are deeply grateful for the generosity of our local donors and the dedication of our community partners. Thank you for investing in the future of Mequon-Thiensville — Together, we’re building a better place to gather and play! 🌟

09/29/2026

🐾 75% funded—help close the gap!

The dog park fence project at Katherine Kearney Carpenter Park is getting closer to the finish line! MTCF and the City of Mequon are partnering to raise the remaining 25% for this community improvement, planned for spring 2027.

Help make it happen for our neighbors and four-legged friends. Every gift brings us closer! 💙

Donate at mtcfgives.org/donate or use the flyer’s Venmo QR code with “KKCP” in your note.

Please share with a fellow dog lover!

09/29/2026

⏰ LAST CALL: 2027 Pillar of the Community nominations close THIS Wednesday, September 30!

Who inspires you in Mequon-Thiensville?

Throughout the month, we’ve celebrated past Pillars whose leadership and service have made a lasting impact — from dedicated volunteers and municipal leaders to business partners who give back to our community.

Now it’s your turn to help us recognize the next Pillar of the Community. 💙

Think of someone who consistently shows up, serves with purpose, and helps make Mequon-Thiensville a better place to live, work, and play. Don’t assume someone else has nominated them!

Submit your nomination by September 30, 2026:
👉 https://mtcfgives.org/potc/

09/25/2026

We’re excited to announce a new addition to the MTCF team! Please join us in welcoming Kim Durham, DES, as our new Administrative Support and Project Coordinator.

Kim brings over eight years of expertise in non-profit and association management, with a proven track record in program support, administration, and event coordination. With three bachelor’s degrees and specialized training in non-profit writing, Kim combines strong organizational skills with a creative, solutions-driven mindset. She’s eager to leverage her technology and software know-how to help MTCF grow and thrive.

Passionate about mission-driven work, Kim is also an active volunteer for causes close to her heart. When she’s not making a difference in the community, you’ll find her traveling, hiking, discovering new restaurants, or creating art.

Help us give Kim a warm welcome in the comments below! 👏

09/17/2026

🌟 What Makes a Volunteer Pillar? 🌟

Volunteers like Steve Peterman, whose decades of service have left an enduring imprint on Mequon‑Thiensville. As a charter member of the Mequon-Thiensville Sunrise Rotary Club, Steve has spent 35 years leading and supporting projects that strengthen our community — from helping create the Rotary Riverwalk and Town Center Gateway to designing improvements for local parks and public safety facilities. His humility, creativity, and unwavering commitment to “service above self” continue to inspire all who know him.

Help us honor the next outstanding public servant. Nominate the 2027 Pillar of the Community by September 30, 2026 at https://mtcfgives.org/potc/.

09/15/2026

🚲 You’re invited!
Join us for the Highland Road Bike/Pedestrian Spur Ribbon Cutting and help celebrate this newest addition to our community trail network.
📅 Sunday, October 18
🕓 4:00–5:00 PM | Official remarks at 4:15 PM
📍 Rotary Park South Pavilion, 4100 W. Highland Rd., Mequon
➡️ Use the west parking lot for parking and trail access.
Come see the new trail connection, hear a few remarks, and celebrate with neighbors and community partners. 💙
Thank you to Port Washington State Bank for sponsoring refreshments and to the MT Trails Foundation for continuing to advance trail connectivity throughout our community.