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Monday, June 19, 2023
Village of Whitefish Bay Official Weekly Newsletter
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Message from the Village President, Kevin Buckley
Congratulations to the Whitefish Bay Girls Soccer and Boys Baseball teams for winning their respective State Championships this past weekend!
Four items of note this week:
- On Tuesday, the Plan Commission will discuss a zoning change that could pave the way for re-development on the northeast corner of Hampton and Santa Monica.
- Also on Tuesday, the CDA will consider a grant proposal for Stone Creek, which is rebuilding on the former City Market space.
- On Thursday, the WFB Police will hold a Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7pm at Village Hall. During past meetings, the PD has put on excellent video montages of recent crime in the village.
- Have old paint or oil in your garage or basement? This Saturday, drop them off at MMSD's Home HazMat collection, hosted at Cardinal Stritch from 8am-2pm. See below for details.
Have a great week! -kb
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Why Is The Village Hall Phone Ringing? | |
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When is the Whitefish Bay Farmers' Market? The Whitefish Bay Farmers' Market will take place on Saturday's, July 15 thru October 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Aurora Parking Lot located at 325 E. Silver Spring Drive. Visit their website to learn more about the local farmers and vendors.
Will the 4th of July celebration activities take place on Tuesday, July 4th? Yes! The parade, activities at Klode Park and the Fireworks will all take place on Tuesday, July 4th. As in the past, the parade will head east on Silver Spring, north on Lake Drive and conclude at Klode Park.
Have a question? Send us an email or give us a call at (414) 962-6690.
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Last Week's Meetings:
Ad Hoc - Community Development Director Job Description Committee
- Monday, June 12, 6:00 p.m., Village Hall Board Room
Board of Appeals
- Tuesday, June 13, 6:15 p.m., Village Hall Board Room and Via Zoom
Architectural Review Commission
- Thursday, June 15, 5:30 p.m., Village Hall Board Room and Via Zoom
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This Week's Meetings:
Public Works Committee
- Monday, June 19, 4:45 p.m., Village Hall Board Room and Via Zoom
Plan Commission
- Tuesday, June 20, 5:00 p.m., Village Hall Board Room and Via Zoom
Community Development Authority
- Tuesday, June 20, 6:00 p.m., Village Hall Board Room and Via Zoom
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Ad Hoc Community Development Director Job Description Committee
Monday, June 12
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1) Recommendation to the Board of Trustees for approval of the Community Development Director Job Description
The Ad Hoc Committee held a working session to draft a job description for the newly created Community Development Director position. The Committee took action to unanimously recommend the Board of Trustees approve the draft job description. The Board of Trustees will take up this item at their next meeting on July 24.
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Updates From Village Hall: | |
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June 28 - Village Band Concert at Klode Park:
The Village Band will be "warming up" Klode park prior to the 4th of July festivities with a concert on June 28. The music will begin at 7:00 p.m.
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July 4th Celebration:
What’s the Best Day in the Bay? You know it’s the Fourth of July! The Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation is thrilled to keep the tradition going in 2023. Don’t miss the annual parade, and stop by Klode Park for food, drinks, games, and, of course, fireworks! Click here for more info.
Volunteers Needed!
The Civic Foundation is looking for approximately 68 volunteers (ages 12 and up) to help run the games at Klode Park. Mostly this consists of resetting the games after someone plays, taking tickets, and (the best part) letting people pick out prizes! Link here to review available time slots and sign up!
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Update from the Police Department: | |
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Neighborhood Watch Meeting:
The next Neighborhood Watch meeting will be Thursday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall Board Room.
These meetings are a great way for us to keep the community informed about crimes and issues in the community. Do you have a police topic you’d like to know more about? Or are you curious about a police incident that occurred in Whitefish Bay? If so, send an email to Lt. Straub e.straub@wfbvillage.gov with what you’d like to hear more about at this meeting.
Hope to see you there!
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Nighttime Bike Safety:
Now that school is out and the weather is heating up, we've seen an increase in bicyclists, especially at night. Bike lights are required by Village Ordinance any time between 1/2 hour after sunset until 1/2 hour before sunrise. Bike lights and wearing reflective clothing make you more visible to motorists and can help prevent accidents. Also, be sure to follow these other bike safety tips:
- Be visible. If you can’t see the driver, they can’t see you.
- Be seen when stopped.
- Obey traffic laws, signs and signals.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Ride on the road, bike lane, paved shoulder or path.
- Enhance visibility with proper lighting.
- Wear a helmet!
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Rain Barrel Workshops:
Have you heard about the Fresh Coast Guardians / MMSD Rain Barrel Workshops? These are wildly popular interactive workshops that teach participants about the many benefits of using rain barrels and how to install one at their own home. The best part? One FREE rain barrel will be provided per owner-occupied household at the workshop!
These workshops fill up quickly, so sign-up for rain barrel workshop updates and get in on the next session!
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Update from the Merchants of WFB: | |
Whitefish Bay Public Library: | |
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Summer Reading Has Begun!
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 12 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!
All Ages Storytime
Mondays, 10:00 a.m.
June 19, June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17, July 24
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.
June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26
Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.
June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27
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 note the location change.) Please register for any updates.
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Whitefish Bay Neighbors: BJ Gruling
Tuesday, June 20, 6:00 p.m.
Please Register: https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1445
After a career as an oncology pharmacist, BJ Gruling, embarked on a new path as owner of Kilwins Milwaukee at Bayshore in 2014, along with his partner Rick Clark. They left their careers in the scientific and medical fields to operate Kilwins. Rick, a Canadian, and BJ, an American, met working at a hospital in Saudi Arabia and returned to North America, landing in Milwaukee. Living in Whitefish Bay and working in Glendale, BJ and Rick enjoy taking part in, and supporting, the community. Join us to hear BJ share stories about the challenge sand successes of the last few years as a small business owner in the area. Plus he’ll talk about what it means to be a certified LGBT Business Enterprise via the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Come join the conversation and learn about your Neighbors.
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Teen Crafting: Retro String Art
Thursday, June 22, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Entering Grades 7-12
Please register: https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1478
Create your own room décor or a gift for someone else with retro string art. We will provide the supplies and you provide the creativity.
Tea Time Book Club
Friday, June 23, 12:00 p.m.
Our Tea Time Book Club meets once a month is led by Library Director Nyama Reed. This month we're reading Brewtown Tales: More Stories from Milwaukee and Beyond by John Gurda. 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
Outdoor All Ages Storytime at Schoolhouse Park
Saturday, June 24, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
We're excited to offer outdoor Saturday storytimes for all ages in School House Parkl! Join us for stories, songs, and more. In case of bad weather, we'll hold storytime in the tower of the children's department.
Beach Ball STEAM Challenge
Monday, June 26, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Entering Grades 2-3
Please Register- https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1479
Can you build a tower out of index card that can support a Beach Ball? Test your engineering and building skills at this beachy challenge!
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Hoop Dance Class with Danielle Lee of Hoop Elation (School House Park)
Tuesday, June 27, 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Entering Grades 1-5
Please Register: https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1504
This instructional program will begin with a performance by Danielle. Then it's time to get hooping! Participants will learn beginner friendly hoop moves through the 10-Trick Game. Danielle will lead hoop based creative movement exploration exercises, partner/group activities, and games.
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Whitefish Bay TALKS: Ho-Chunk: People of the Sacred Language with Andi Cloud
Thursday, June 29, 6:30 p.m.
Please Register- https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1485
Join us for a discussion of the Ho-Chunk: People of the Sacred Language. Speaker Andi Cloud will give us an overview of the Ho-Chunk tribe, looking at their past, describing their present as well as what the future holds. She'll also sprinkle in some lessons for life.
About the presenter: Andi is a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation. Her waksik (wonk-sheek) name is Nizuwinga (nee-zhu-wing-ah), it means ‘Rain Woman'. She was named by her Coka (cho-ka), the late Eugene Thundercloud. She is a member of the Thunder Clan. Andi is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse earning both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees. In 2021, Andi became the first Indigenous Storyteller-in-Residence for the Madison Public Library. In July 2022, Andi was appointed by Governor Evers to the Council of Library and Network Development. Her term ends July 1, 2025. Currently, Andi works for the Oneida Nation Early Head Start program and resides in the Town of Oneida.
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School District of Whitefish Bay: | |
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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
Moving this Summer? Please contact your school to notify them of any moving plans and address updates.
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Missed the June 2nd author interview of Richard Rothstein and Leah Rothstein with Reggie Jackson? Attended the Just Action book release but want to do more? Tired of Milwaukee ranking as one of the most segregated cities in the country and ready to do something about it? Join us for discussion and action around Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Under the Color of Law. Email BayBridgeWisconsin@gmail.com with subject line “Just Action” to participate. Discussions begin online July 13. | |
North Shore Health Department: | | | | |
