WFB Newsletter for the week of 12-4-23

Monday, December 4, 2023

Village of Whitefish Bay Official Weekly Newsletter

Message from the Village President, Kevin Buckley

A few notes this week:

Winter parking rules began last week. If it's an even date before midnight, park on the even side of the street. Read below for details.
The ever popular Police Neighborhood Crime/Safety meeting is this Tuesday, 7pm at Village Hall.
Leaf Collection has entered its final phase. Please start putting yard waste into bags.
The WFB Library Foundation capital campaign is off to a great start. Click here to support your library!

Have a great week! -kb

Why Is The Village Hall Phone Ringing?

Are Whitefish Bay Public Works crews still collecting leaves and yard waste this week? Yes! DPW crews will still be collecting leaves/yard waste this week, however, the Village asks that residents use paper yard waste bags or reusable containers for collection. See the article below for more information.

When will property tax information be available?

Tax bills will be sent out to homes in mid-December. Detailed information about property taxes, how to find and pay your tax bill online, and payment options will be in an upcoming Village newsletter.

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

WEEKLY MEETING BRIEF

Last Week's Meetings:

Plan Commission

Tuesday, November 28, 6:00 p.m., Village Hall Board Room and via Zoom

Library Board - CANCELLED

Tuesday, November 28, 6:30 p.m., Library 2nd Floor Program Room and via Zoom

Public Works Committee

Wednesday, November 29, 4:45 p.m., Village Hall Board Room and via Zoom

Business Improvement District Board

Friday, December 1, 8:30 a.m., Village Hall Board Room

This Week's Meetings:

Architectural Review Commission

Thursday, December 7, 5:30 p.m., Village Hall Board Room and via Zoom

Public Works Committee:

Wednesday, November 29

The Public Works Committee reviewed a number of proposed contracts for 2024 projects and forwarded supportive recommendations to the Village Board.

Update from the Police Department:

Winter Parking (12/1/23 through 3/31/24)

Alternative Side—Even/Odd—Parking: In the winter, monthly permit holders and free nightly permissions will be required to follow alternate side parking. Vehicles should park on the even-numbered side of the street with an even calendar date before midnight, and on the odd-numbered side of the street on those nights with an odd calendar date before midnight (unless an exemption applies). Vehicles with monthly overnight parking permits must be moved once every 24 hours.

Visit http://www.wfbvillage.gov/189/Parking-Permits for more information.

Neighborhood Watch Meeting

The Whitefish Bay Police Department will be hosting a Neighborhood Watch Meeting to provide crime updates, safety tips, and details on incidents in the WFB Community!

Tuesday, December 5, at 7:00 p.m., in the Village Hall Board Room.

Hope to see you there!

Updates from the Department of Public Works:

Village Requests Residents Use Paper Bags / Reusable Containers for Final Weeks of Leaf Collection:

The Whitefish Bay Public Works Department crews are almost finished with leaf collection for the season. As we prepare for snow and ice, the Village requests that residents resume putting leaves and yard waste in paper yard waste bags or reusable containers. Bags and containers should be placed in the parkway (the grassy area between the sidewalk and street) for collection. They will continue to pick these up weekly until the first significant snowfall.

Thank you for your cooperation and helping our Public Works Department maintain efficiency during the leaf collection season!

Whitefish Bay School District:

Incoming 2024-25 4-Year Old Kindergarten (4K) Visit Information

Whitefish Bay resident families of students who turn four on or before September 1, 2024 are invited to a 4K Overview at Cumberland or Richards Elementary School on Friday, December 8, 2023 at either 8:40 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.

This event will be hosted by the Elementary School Principals and include a welcome from 4K Teachers, a short story with Library Media Specialists and a question and answer session. Please use this link for more information and to RSVP for this event. You may also contact Cumberland (414-963-3943) or Richards (414-963-3951) with any questions.

Incoming 2024-25 4-Year Old Kindergarten (4K) Enrollment Information

4K Online Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year will open on Monday, December 11, 2023. Visit our website for more information about the enrollment process.

Historically, there has been more interest in the morning session than there are seats available in classes. Therefore, elementary schools use a lottery system to determine those who will be enrolled in the morning session.

In order to be included in the lottery drawing for the morning session, families must complete an online Enrollment Application and indicate your preference for the morning session. This process includes uploading required Immunization and Residency Verification documents to the application and presenting your student’s birth certificate to your school’s main office in person before noon on January 5, 2024.

Important Dates

Winter Break: December 22, 2023 – January 2, 2024
School Board Election candidate filing deadline: 5:00 pm on January 2, 2024

More information about the Spring 2024 election can be found on the District website.

Whitefish Bay Public Library:

Light Our Library

This December invest in the Whitefish Bay Public Library’s Foundation to ensure our bright future! Throughout this month, make a monetary donation in any amount to the Library Foundation to enhance the Library’s services, collections, and programs. In recognition of your donation, we’ll place a LED tea light in our windows the week of December 26. Also let us know your hopes for 2024 and we’ll hang them in the lobby windows for all to see. Stop by the library to make an in-person donation, or donate at: https://gofund.me/58d1b00e

Thanks for helping to make our future bright at the Whitefish Bay Public Library.

Toddler Time with Miss Valerie

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

Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.

Please Register: December 5, December 12

Storytime Room

Please Register

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

All Ages Storytime

Mondays, 10:00-10:30 a.m.

December 4, December 11

Wednesdays, 10:00-10:30 a.m.

December 6, December 13

Thursdays, 10:00-10:30 a.m.

December 7, December 14

Join us for a fun, educational storytime perfect for all ages. We'll share stories, songs, flannels and more! Storytime will be held in the Tower of the children's area. Please register for any updates. Registration open now!

Family Crafting: Peg People

Tuesday, December 5, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

All ages with an adult caregiver

Please Register- https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1601

Drop in and create a family of peg people with your family! We’ll supply everything you need. Stay for 15 minutes or stay for the entire session.

Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, December 13, 6:30 p.m.

Please Register: https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1558

This month we're reading A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas. This meeting will be a hybrid meeting, both on Zoom and in person at the library. Click here to join Zoom:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89090700104?pwd=L0dobVU1M0JpdGNDME5EdzNYSWdlUT09

Meeting ID: 890 9070 0104

Passcode: J8yJp03W

Tea Time Book Club

Friday, December 15, 12:00 p.m.

Please register: https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1408

Our Tea Time Book Club meets once a month is led by Library Director Nyama Reed. This month's title is Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Tea Time Book Club offers hybrid meetings. You can attend in-person at the Library in the 2nd floor Program Room or online via Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81777252388?pwd=TFlEQnE5bHl1dnVHdTFqVnZZeDBkQT09

Meeting ID: 817 7725 2388

Passcode: 33887462

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdteDdY18j

Drop In Craft: Ice Skates

Saturday, December 16, 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

All ages. No registration required.

Stop by the Youth Services area to make a sweet pair of ice skates using paper, yarn, and popsicle sticks.

North Shore Health Department:

Click here to view the November 29 , 2023 Weekly Summary from the North Shore Health Department

Merchants of Whitefish Bay:

Silver Spring's Ice Sculpture Shop & Crawl

Saturday, December 16, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Join us on Saturday, December 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., for the 4th annual Ice Sculpture Crawl. Stroll Silver Spring and enjoy a carving demonstration at Consaul Commons, shopping and ice sculpture displays courtesy of the merchants.

Kiwanis Club of North Shore Milwaukee:

Bay Bridge Monthly Sandwich Collection

The need for food increases at this time of year with the cold weather, and this sandwich is often someone's only meal for the day. Take an hour to make sandwiches for folks at The Guest House and others experiencing housing and food insecurity. Registration and full instructions are available at December 6 Sandwich Drive Sign Up. Thanks in advance for your generosity.

December 7, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Join us for an evening of community and learning at the home of Mark Boergers and Casey Renn. Enjoy complimentary drinks and locally crafted artisan bites. Address will be given upon registration. Tim Baack, MS, LPC, President & CEO of Pathfinders will join us to discuss the state of youth mental health. There will be a focus on the disparities affecting LGBTQ+ youth and youth of color.

A suggested donation of $50 will support the Bay Bridge WFBHS student scholarship fund. You can donate through the Bay Bridge website or bring a check to the event.