Monday, March 18, 2024

Village of Whitefish Bay Official Weekly Newsletter

Message from the Village President, Kevin Buckley

This week's highlights:

The village checks all sidewalks every 5 years, marking slabs that need replacement. If you find one that's a trip hazard, email S.Charczuk@wfbvillage.gov with the address. Read below for details.
Have a bike? The WFBPD has partnered with BikeIndex.org to help create a registry, if your bike is later lost or stolen. More information below.
In-Person Absentee voting begins this Tuesday. Click here for the Sample Ballot, and read below for other election details.

Have a great week! -kb

Why Is The Village Hall Phone Ringing?

Will there be yard waste collection this week? No. Weekly yard waste collection will begin the week of April 1. Watch for more details in next week’s newsletter.

When does in-person absentee voting begin? In-person absentee voting begins Tuesday, March 19, and ends Friday, March 29. Please review the Updates From Village Hall 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:

Village Board

Monday, March 18, 6:00 p.m., Village Hall Board Room and via Zoom

Historic Preservation Commission

Wednesday, March 20, 7:00 p.m., Village Hall 1st Floor Conference Room

Architectural Review Commission

Thursday, March 21, 5:30 p.m., Village Hall Board Room and via Zoom

Last Week's Meetings:

Public Works Committee

Tuesday, March 12, 4:00 p.m., Village Hall Board Room and via Zoom

Board of Appeals - CANCELLED

Tuesday, March 12, 6:15 p.m., Village Hall Board Room and via Zoom

Update from Village Hall:

In-Person Absentee Voting Starts Tuesday, March 19, 2024

In-Person Absentee Voting for the April 2, 2024 Election for all wards will take place in the basement of Village Hall (5300 N Marlborough Dr.) ExpressVote machines will be used. Please bring a photo ID.

Want to verify your registration is up to date? Go to MyVote.wi.gov (click “My Voter Info”) to check.

Voters who need to register should go to the administration counter of Village Hall prior to voting.

Sample ballots can viewed here. Note that all ballots are the same for all the wards.

Update from the Police Department:

The Whitefish Bay Police Department has partnered with BikeIndex.org to offer residents free online bike registration. The process is simple and straightforward. Through the link below, submit your name, bike manufacturer, serial number, and component information. This will put your bike’s information in the most widely used bike registry on the planet. If your bike goes missing, mark it as lost or stolen to notify the entire bike index community and its partners.

As seen in the photo above, the WFB PD recently received their two new e-bikes and registered them! The Recon Interceptor Power Bike – Law Enforcement Model is capable of going 28mph with a range of 50 miles between charges. As the weather gets nicer, keep an eye out for officers riding around patrolling!

Updates from the Department of Public Works:

Reporting of Unsafe Sidewalks

Spring is here, so the Village is gearing up for its annual sidewalk replacement program. If you notice an unsafe sidewalk while out and about, please don’t hesitate to report it so that our Department of Public Works can evaluate the area of concern and potentially include it in the replacement program.

A sidewalk is considered unsafe if:

The slabs are uneven and/or has an offset greater than 3/4"
The slabs have cracks and/or deterioration
The slabs are settled or raised

To report an unsafe sidewalk call 414-962-6690 Ext. 123 or email S.Charczuk@wfbvillage.gov

Klode Park Playground - Safety Fence

The Klode Park Playground Replacement Project has begun! DPW staff has installed temporary construction fencing around the perimeter of the playground, with removal of equipment and site preparation underway. The new playground equipment installation is anticipated to start in April with project completion in spring of 2024.

Seasonal Laborer Positions

The position will be responsible for assisting Public Works Department personnel in the performance of general tasks which include but are not limited to: yard waste - brush - refuse -recycling collection - flower bed planting -weeding -watering - shrub bed hedging - weeding & mulching - park building cleaning - landscape trimming - litter pick up at parks and Village owned green spaces and other general tasks.

The successful candidates must be 18 years of age or older; possess a valid Wisconsin Driver's License; be dependable; on time and be able to perform routine physical labor tasks including repetitious lifting of containers/bags up to 60 pounds.

Click here to apply online.

Whitefish Bay School District:

Important Dates

March 21: No School - Conferences
March 22 - April 1: No School - Spring Break
April 2: Spring Election; three School Board seats are on the ballot

Upcoming School Board Meetings

Tuesday, March 19 – Committee Meetings
Wednesday, April 10 – Regular Business Meeting

School Board meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Media Center, unless posted otherwise.

Agendas, minutes and more information can be found online.

Whitefish Bay Orchestra Boosters:

The Whitefish Bay School Orchestras invite you to Electrify Your Symphony!

Electrify Your Symphony with the Whitefish Bay School Orchestras, features Mark Wood, original member of the Trans Siberian Orchestra, Saturday, April 6 @ 7:30 p.m. in the Whitefish Bay High School Auditorium.

Music from the Beatles, Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones and much more!

Tickets: $5 students, $10 senior citizens, $15 adult

Ticket site: https://wfbhsorchestra.ludus.com/200445212

Whitefish Bay Public Library:

Easter Closing

The library will be closed on Friday, March 29, and Sunday, March 31, for the Easter holiday.

Seed Library is Back

Seeds are now available! We provide the seeds and you do the rest. The seed library can be found right across from the Adult Services Desk. Seed availability may change. Seeds purchased from Burpee.com; all veggies and herbs are organic. The seed library is generously funded by Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library!

All Ages Storytimes

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.

March 11 – April 18

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 storytime room. Please register for any updates.

Toddler Time with Miss Valerie

Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.

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

March 12 - April 16

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

Bilingual Storytime/Hora de cuentos bilingüe

Monday, March 18, 6-6:30 p.m.

Please Register- https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1668

Welcome everyone! You are invited to a family bilingual storytime at Whitefish Bay Library. Join us as we sing songs, read books, and practice our Spanish.

¡Bienvenidos todos! Estan invitados a la hora de cuentos bilingüe para familias. Acompáñanos a cantar canciones, leer libros y practicar español.

Friends Writing Contest Reception

Tuesday, March 19, 6:30 p.m.

We are holding a reception for winners of the Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library Writing Contest. The winners will be on hand to read their pieces. Winners will also have their entries posted to the library’s website after the reception.

Tea Time Book Club

Friday, March 22, 12 p.m.

Please register: https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1709

Our Tea Time Book Club meets once a month is led by Library Director Nyama Reed. This month's title is Finding Me by Viola Davis. 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

Milwaukee Ballet Cinderella Storytime

Friday, March 22, 10-11:00 a.m.

Please Register- https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1721

Please join a special story time with Milwaukee Ballet dancers who will share the magic of Cinderella on her journey to becoming a princess. Along with reading Cinderella, dancers will teach some basic steps in ballet, celebrating the music and movement of the story. Wear your princess best if you like and there might even be a slipper to pass around!

Irish Music from Ceol Cairde

Friday, March 22, 6:30 p.m.

Please Register- https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1676

Celebrate your post St. Patrick’s with the musical group, Ceol Cairde (literally “music of friends” in Irish/Gaelic) for a jaw-dropping performance of their distinctive mix of traditional Irish and Celtic tunes. Discover the beauty and fun of Irish music the way it’s been played for centuries. This special after-hours performance will take place in the adult wing of the library.

All Ages Drop-In Block Party

Tuesday, March 26, 10-11:00 a.m.

No registration required. All ages.

Join us for a fun time building at our all ages, drop-in Block Party! We'll have a variety of building materials (LEGO, Magnatiles, Keva Planks, Brain Flakes) perfect for a variety of ages, and you're invited to come and build. Stop by for 15 minutes of building or stay for the entire session!

Drop In STEAM: Paper Airplane Flight School

Thursday, March 28, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

No registration required. All ages.

Drop in and learn the basics of making different types of paper airplanes. Then use your newfound knowledge and library supplies to fabricate your own airplanes to fly for distance, tricks, and overall style.

North Shore Health Department:

Click here to view the March 13, 2024 Weekly Summary from the North Shore Health Department

Kiwanis Club of North Shore Milwaukee:

An Evening with Noted Theologian, Author and Activist Jim Wallis.

Join us on Friday, April 5 at 6 p.m. for a thought-provoking evening with Jim Wallis as he discusses current political, theological and social ideologies, their influence on our democracy and society and possible alternative approaches. The event is free and will take place at the United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay, 819 E. Silver Spring Drive. You can register for the event at https://bit.ly/FWGospel. We hope that you will join us.