I received a letter from Accurate Appraisal, regarding assessment field work in Whitefish Bay. Is this legitimate? Yes. Please see more information below.

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

Help us improve bike and pedestrian safety in the Village of Whitefish Bay.

Please take a moment to complete our survey: https://wfbvillage.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=645

Your input is critical in helping the Village to identify high-risk locations and systemic safety issues and to create specific recommendations for safer crossings, paths and intersections for these multimodal transportation uses.

All data will be aggregated, and no individual responses will be made public.

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.

Strategic Planning Update

Cory Poris Plasch of CP2 Consulting facilitated a strategic planning workshop last Thursday. Village Board members and the Management team spent 7 hours developing mission, vision, values, strategic goals, outcomes, key indicators, and targets based on stakeholder feedback.

Assessor Field Work Notice

Accurate Appraisal, the contracted assessor for the Village, will be conducting their field work starting this week! Vehicles will be marked with Accurate on the side. Letters were mailed to residents on June 3, 2024, for all residences that will be contacted (see example letter below). The visit will take approximately 5 to 15 minutes. The purpose of this visit is for reviewing property characteristics to develop fair and current values for the purpose of property tax assessment.

Properties viewed annually include those that have had a recent sale, acquired a building permit, need data verification, or land that needs classification.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us info@accurateassessor.com or call 920-749-8098.

School House Park

Our DPW crew was hard at work last week planting annuals and perennial vegetation as well as installing the new irrigation system! The fountain and surrounding area in School House Park are looking fabulous!

EV Charging Station Project

The two dual port Level II EV charging stations are now installed and operating! The EV charging stations are located in the western Beaumont parking structure. The charging fee is $2 per hour with a two hour maximum limit.

School Zone Safety Improvement Project

In May, the Village received and signed the State/Municipal Agreement (SMA) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant to proceed with this project, which will include updating the signage as well as implementing numerous other safety enhancements for all eight school zones. The goal is to substantially reduce the crash risk for walking or bicycle riding within these high pedestrian traffic areas.

The TAP grant will cover up to 80% of design and construction costs for this project.  Once the SMA is fully signed by the Department of Transportation, the Village will be authorized to start a Request for Qualifications process to select a designer for this project.

WFB PD Neighborhood Watch Crime & Safety Meeting

The Whitefish Bay Police Department Neighborhood Watch Crime & Safety Meeting is Thursday, June 13, at 7:00 p.m., in the Village Hall Board Room! The Whitefish Bay Police Department will discuss crime updates, safety tips, and details on incidents in the Whitefish Bay community.

Whitefish Bay Farmers' Market - Starting 6/15

The Whitefish Bay Farmers' Market is back on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Aurora Health Center parking lot, at 325 E Silver Spring Dr, through October 26. Click here to learn more.

Whitefish Bay Night Market - 6/29

The first night market will be on Saturday, June 29, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. An assortment of farmers and vendors along with a stage for family friendly activities and music will be in the Aurora Health Center parking lot, at 325 E Silver Spring Drive. There will also be food vendors, merchants and entertainment will be located at Consaul Commons to encourage market goers to walk through downtown. Click here to learn more.

Ice Cream Social - 6/19

The Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation invites students, families and community members to enjoy the start of summer at the Ice Cream Social. The Whitefish Bay Village Band will perform. First scoop of ice cream, music and fun are free. See you there!

The annual event will take place at Old School House Park (5445 N. Marlborough Drive) across from the library on Wednesday, June 19, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Sip Shop - 6/20

The first Sip Shop event of the summer is Thursday, June 20, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.! Join us on Silver Spring Drive for a few extra hours of shopping (and sipping!). Businesses will stay open late and will offer wine for you to enjoy. You can expect special promotions and great live music each evening.

Klode Park Beer Garden - 6/22

The 1840 Brewing Company Beer Garden Road Show will be in Klode Park Saturday, June 22. Enjoy beer, food, and music from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Whitefish Bay School District:

Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2024!

Once a Blue Duke, Always a Blue Duke!

Save the Date!

June 14 - Last Day of School, Early Dismissal

Upcoming School Board Meetings

• Wednesday, June 12, 7:00 p.m. - Regular Business & Committee Meetings



School Board meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Media Center, unless posted otherwise. Meeting agendas, minutes and more information can be found online.

Moving?

Please contact your school to notify them of any moving plans or address updates.

2023-24 Online Enrollment for NEW Students

New student enrollment for all grades for the 2023-24 school year is now open. Online enrollment information can be found in this link. It is not necessary for current students to re-enroll; returning families will complete online registration in August for the upcoming school year. 

Questions? Contact your school directly.

Cumberland: (414) 963-3943                     Richards: (414) 963-3951

Middle School: (414) 963-6800            High School: (414) 963-3928

Whitefish Bay Public Library:

Summer Reading Begins on June 10

Summer reading is back at the Whitefish Bay Public Library! We’ve got a program for all ages, whether you are two or one-hundred and two. From babies all the way up to teens, we’ve got paper logs to record your reading. It’s easy: read on your own, read together, be read to, or read to someone else. Keep track on your paper reading log and earn great prizes! Stop by the Youth Services desk starting June 10 to pick up your paper log. Adults can use Beanstack (https://wfblibrary.beanstack.com/reader365) to track your reading. Adults can also join in the bonus bingo challenge. Join us for a fun summer of reading!

Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, June 12, 6:30 p.m.

Please Register https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1675

Our Mystery Book Club meets once a month and is led by librarian Sharon Nagel. This month we're reading All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris.

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

Cards of Kindness for Kids

Friday, June 14, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 15, 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

All ages. No registration required.

Stop by the Youth Services area to make a Card of Kindness for someone you love. We'll have a variety of supplies and some examples for inspiration.   

Beaded Friendship Bracelets for Tweens

Monday, June 17

Entering 4th-6th grade from 3:00-4:00 p.m. No registration required.

Entering 7^th-12th grade from 4:00-5:00 p.m. No registration required.

Kick off your summer break by making some beaded friendship bracelets. We'll provide all the supplies; you just need to bring your creativity.

Meet the New CountyCat

Tuesday, June 18, at 2:00 p.m. - Register at https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1789

Thursday, June 20, at 6:00 p.m. - Register at https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1790

Get ready for the launch of our new and improved catalog in June 2024. Stop by one of these sessions to get a preview of the catalog and ask questions. CountyCat, the online catalog of all the public libraries in Milwaukee County, will soon have an updated interface with new features that allow you to do such things as:

•  Browse collections online
•  View multiple formats of a title grouped together in one place
• See search suggestions automatically to help you avoid spelling errors
• Manage Libby holds, check out Libby titles AND access your Libby reading history
•  Link multiple family accounts together and pay fines online for all linked accounts
• Get title suggestions from the “While You Wait” feature that appears after you place a hold

Summer Solstice Felt Collage

Thursday, June 20, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Storytime Room

All ages. (Adult caregiver required for young children.)

Please Register- https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1767

Celebrate the first day of summer and the longest period of sunlight of the calendar year with some collaging! Drop in any time between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. and we'll show you how to create a beautiful summer sunset out of felt and other crafting materials. 

Summer Sketching

Monday, June 24, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Storytime Room

All ages! (Young children welcome with an adult caregiver.) No registration required.

Join us for a new series: summer sketching! We'll provide the sketchbooks and materials, and we'll also have a variety of prompts to inspire. Join us for the entire series or only for one day. 

Outdoor All Ages Storytime on the North Library Lawn

Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.

Beginning on June 24

Registration Begins June 1- https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?m=6&y=2024

We're excited to offer outdoor storytime for all ages on the library's north lawn. Join us for stories, songs, and more.  

In case of bad weather, we'll hold storytime in the Storytime Room.

World Yo-yo Champion Mark Hayward

Wednesday, June 26, 6:30 p.m.

Please Register- https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1771

Upstairs Program Room. All Ages.

World Yo-yo Champion Mark Hayward’s performance consists of an amusing combination of comedy and object manipulation. He uses props such as yo-yos, tops and juggling equipment, as well as nontraditional performing props like a mousetrap, in a fun and witty style for a show that can be enjoyed by anyone.

Author Douglas Armstrong

Thursday, June 27, 6:30 p.m.

Please Register- https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1781

Join us to hear author Douglas Armstrong talk about his most recent book, Sun Dog Memory.

About the book, Sun Dog Memory: The girl is a dead ringer for his long-missing sister. And Jed Albright’s chance encounter with her outside a cowtown depot in Sun Dog Memory sets in motion this Depression era saga of a family at war with itself. Following the girl will lead Jed down a trail back to the family’s boom and bust struggles on the vast Kansas plain twenty years earlier. Is it too late for this determined railway mail clerk to restore peace amidst a web of lies and treachery?



About the author: For thirteen years, Armstrong was the movie critic for The Milwaukee Journal, where days of cinematic escape led him to try his hand at fiction in his spare time. His short stories appeared in pulp magazines like Ellery Queen and Alfred Hitchcock Magazine, among others. His debut novel, Even Sunflower Cast Shadows, published in 2010 was awarded the Council for Wisconsin Writers Award as the best novel that year. In 2012, he began a series of newspaper novels about the turbulent issues of the 1960s and the effect that protests over the war, civil rights, and the treatment of women had on newspaper reporters covering those events. Life on The Sun and Color of The Sun are currently available.

North Shore Health Department:

Click here to view the June 5, 2024 Weekly Summary from the North Shore Health Department

The Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation is looking for approximately 68 volunteers (ages 12 and up) to help us run the games on the Fourth of July! Mostly this consists of resetting the games after someone plays, taking tickets, and (the best part) letting people pick out prizes!

Please review the available slots and click on the button to sign up. We will assign folks to roles after they sign up. Thank you!

-Mary Carroll, Andrew Garcia, and Will Olson (any questions email maryecarroll44@gmail.com, andrew.garcia3@gmail.com or willolson1@gmail.com)



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WFB Blue Duke Nation

Whitefish Bay Recreation and Community Education

Kiwanis Club of North Shore Milwaukee

Whitefish Bay Garden Club

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