WFB Newsletter for the week of 1-22-24

Monday, January 22, 2024

Village of Whitefish Bay Official Weekly Newsletter

Message from the Village President, Kevin Buckley

Last week, Whitefish Bay welcomed our newest restaurant, Forage Kitchen, to Silver Spring, which features salad and grain bowls.

Forage Kitchen joins Stone Creek and Daily Dose, all opening in the past few months. Those, with Fitzy's new café offerings, bring many new dining options to our village.

Ten new businesses have blossomed in Whitefish Bay in the past year, thanks to the tireless work of the WFB BID, CDA, and village staff. Their efforts have transformed our local landscape.

Have a great week! -kb

Why Is The Village Hall Phone Ringing?

Will there be an ice rink at Klode Park? No, unfortunately in the coming days the temperature is fluctuating too much for DPW to properly maintain an ice rink.

What is the property tax deadline?

The first installment or full payment of taxes are due January 31, 2024. See below for more information.

Have a question? Send us an email or give us a call at (414) 962-6690.

WEEKLY MEETING BRIEF

This Week's Meetings:

Library Board

Tuesday, January 23, 6:30 p.m., Library 2nd Floor Program Room and via Zoom

Last Week's Meetings:

Historic Preservation Commission

Wednesday, January 17, 7:00 p.m., 1st Floor Conference Room

Architectural Review Commission

Thursday, January 18, 5:30 p.m., Village Hall Board Room and via Zoom
Case 1: Approved

Welcome to Silver Spring!

Forage Kitchen is the newest business to open along Silver Spring Drive. Forage Kitchen serves hearty & healthy salads & grain bowls, all made from scratch. Local sourcing is part of the mission at Forage Kitchen. Be sure to welcome them to the street by stopping in for a bite to eat!

Whitefish Bay School District:

January Community E-Newsletter

E-Newsletters are one of several ways the District works toward comprehensive communications with the community. Read the January Newsletter and sign up to receive these monthly during the school year.

Important Dates

January 26: Early Dismissal at Cumberland, Richards, and Middle School
January 29: No School

Upcoming School Board Meetings

Wednesday, January 24 – Committee Meetings
Wednesday, February 14 – Regular Business Meeting

Agendas, minutes and more information can be found online.

Whitefish Bay Public Library:

All Ages Storytime

Mondays, 10:00 a.m.

January 22, January 29, February 5, February 12

Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.

January 24, January 31, February 7, February 14

Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.

January 25, February 1, February 8, February 15

Join us for a fun, educational storytime perfect for all ages. We'll share stories, songs, flannels, and more! Please register for any updates. Registration open now!

Toddler Time with Miss Valerie

12mo-24mo with an adult caregiver. (Siblings are welcome.)

Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.

Please Register: January 23, January 30, February 6, February 13

Storytime Room

Toddler Time is back! Join Miss Valerie for stories, songs, lap bounces, and more, followed by a playtime for our little ones.

Family Crafting: 3D Carboard Rainbow Sculptures

Tuesday, January 16, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

All ages with an adult caregiver.

Please register.

Create your very own 3D cardboard rainbow sculpture as a family. We’ll supply everything you need. Stay for 15 minutes or stay for the entire session.

Half Day Craft Day: Big Paper

Friday, January 26, 1:30-3PM

All ages. No registration required.

Spend your early release day at the library! We'll have big paper, plenty of craft supplies, and drawing prompts for you to enjoy. This is a drop-in event so stop by for 15 minutes or stay the whole time--it's up to you!

Winter Wiggles!

Sat, January 27, 10-10:30AM

Birth-5yo with an adult caregiver. No registration required.

Focused on whole-body movement, this gross-motor library program is the perfect chance for kids to get some of those winter wiggles out!

Winter Reading Program @ WFBPL

January 15 - February 29

Our Winter Reading Program is back! Adults can participate through Beanstack (https://wfblibrary.beanstack.com/reader365), while teens kids can stop by the Youth Services Desk to get started. The program starts on January 15 and runs through February 29.

Friends Writing Contest 2024

Friends are once again offering Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library Writing Contest. This will be the 11th straight year for the contest, which includes submission categories for short story (1,000 words or less), memoir (1,000 words or less), and poetry (200 words or less). The contest is open to anyone 16 and up. Submissions will be accepted from January 8 - February 9 and are limited to one entry per category per person. Cash prizes will be awarded in spring. Please include a cover page on your entry with the following: Name, address, email, phone number, entry date, and category. Email entries to reference@wfblibrary.org or drop off entries in person at the Adult Services Desk or mail them to:

Friends of the Whitefish Bay Library Writing Contest

5420 N Marlborough Drive

Whitefish Bay, WI 53217

2024 Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library Scholarship

Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library are pleased to announce two $1,000 educational scholarships for students who have been positively influenced by libraries. High school seniors who are residents of or attend school in Whitefish Bay and will be attending college during the 2024/2025 school year are eligible. Read more on the library’s website:

https://www.wfblibrary.org/friends/scholarship.php

North Shore Health Department:

Click here to view the January 17, 2024 Weekly Summary from the North Shore Health Department