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Monday, July 17, 2023
Village of Whitefish Bay Official Weekly Newsletter
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Message from the Village President, Kevin Buckley
Kevin Buckley is on vacation. Have a great week!
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Why Is The Village Hall Phone Ringing? | |
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When is the last day to pay property taxes through the Village? The last day to pay any outstanding balances on 2022 tax bills is Monday, July 31, 2023. Payment needs to be received in person at Village Hall (5300 N Marlborough Drive), in the drop box (between the two front doors at Village Hall), or online by July 31. After July 31, all outstanding 2022 tax balances are transferred to Milwaukee County and payment will no longer be accepted through the Village. To view outstanding balances and payments, please visit https://pp-milwaukee-co-wi-fb.app.landnav.com/Login.
When is the next brush chipper collection? Brush will next be collected by Village crews next week (Beginning July 24). Brush should be placed in the parkway between the curb and the sidewalk.
Have a question? Send us an email or give us a call at (414) 962-6690.
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Last Week's Meetings:
Board of Appeals - CANCELED
- Tuesday, July 11, 6:15 p.m., Village Hall Board Room and via Zoom
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This Week's Meetings:
Architectural Review Commission
- Thursday, July 20, 5:30 p.m., Village Hall Board Room and via Zoom
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Updates From Village Hall: | |
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Solar in Whitefish Bay:
Whitefish Bay has partnered with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association to coordinate a solar group buy in the Greater Milwaukee area. The advantage of a group buy is the power of volume purchasing, which can significantly reduce the up-front costs of installing solar on your home or business.
Join us for a free 1-hour educational session (via Zoom) on Tuesday, July 25, at 3:00 p.m. Register here.
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Milwaukee County Department of Transportation
Safe Streets Roadshow
The Milwaukee County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) launched a new safety initiative earlier this summer. The Complete Communities Transportation Planning Project is an effort to increase multimodal safety and address reckless driving across all 19 municipalities in Milwaukee County. Details about the project, including funding and project background, can be found on the project website.
Milwaukee County's vision to be the healthiest county in Wisconsin by achieving racial equity cannot be achieved without taking a new approach to transportation safety, addressing the root causes of reckless driving, and protecting our most vulnerable roadway users. The planning process and resulting plan will use an equity lens to center communities of color who often experience the greatest harm.
As an opportunity to engage with and hear from residents, Milwaukee County is hosting a Safe Streets Roadshow throughout the summer with meetings in each of its 19 municipalities, including one Spanish-only session in the City of Milwaukee on August 24. Residents are invited to attend any meeting regardless of where they live within Milwaukee County. The Village of Whitefish Bay will be hosting the “Safe Streets Roadshow” on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at the Whitefish Bay Public Library 2nd floor Meeting Room, located at 5420 N. Marlborough Drive.
The Safe Streets Roadshow offers residents the opportunity to share their feedback on how they are impacted by reckless driving. Residents will also hear an overview of the project including goals and timeline. If residents are unable to attend a meeting and wish to contribute feedback, they can complete a digital survey. The survey can be accessed here.
Learn more about Complete Communities and see a complete list of dates and locations for the Safe Streets Roadshow on the project website.
The project is expected to conclude in late 2024.
Please reach out to Jeff Sponcia, Transportation Program Planning Manager at MCDOT (jeff.sponcia@milwaukeecountywi.gov), for any questions.
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July 19 - Village Band Concert
Come join us for an evening in the park with an old fashioned band concert this
Wednesday, at 7:00 p.m., in Old School House Park - across from the WFB Library.
The Village Band of Whitefish Bay will go back to THE GOLDEN DAYS OF SONG
with music by The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Neil Diamond and ABBA, plus other
melodies for you to enjoy. This is the 35th year of Village Band concerts in the park!
Bring a chair - see you there.
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July 22 - Klode Park Beer Garden
The 1840 Brewing Company Beer Garden Road Show returns to Klode Park Saturday, July 22. Enjoy beer, food, and music from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Event details:
July 22 - Music: Jeff Hinnendael, Food: Heirloom MKE
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July 28-29 - Sidewalk Sale
Support the Merchants of Whitefish Bay, and enjoy two days of shopping with friends and family! The longstanding tradition of the Whitefish Bay Sidewalk Sale has grown to a full-on event, featuring great deals on distinctive merchandise. Plus, on Saturday, the Adventure Zone will provide outdoor fun for all ages.
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Whitefish Bay School District: | |
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Looking Ahead to 2023-24
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 at 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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Whitefish Bay Public Library: | |
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Summer Reading Continues!
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 to pick up your paper log. Adults can use Beanstack 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.
July 17, July 24
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.
July 19, July 26
Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.
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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Family Art: Collaborative Collaging
Tuesday, July 18, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
All Ages
Please register here.
You're invited to our first ever Family Art night! At this event, you're invited to work together to make a collage that represents your family. Bring favorite objects or things that represent you as a family (leaves from a favorite tree, concert tickets, muffin liners from weekend baking sessions) and integrate those into the collage. We'll supply the rest of the materials you'll need to make a meaningful masterpiece.
Rock 'N' Roll Escape Room
Wednesday, July 19, 3:00 p.m.
Entering Grades 4-6: Please register here.
Entering Grades 7-12: Please register here.
Join us for a groovy 1960s rock and roll themed escape room. We'll challenge you and your fellow rock stars to problem solve, be puzzle masters, and escape from our escape room.
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Whitefish Bay TALKS: Exploring Exoplanets with the James Webb Space Telescope with Dr. Jean Creighton
Wednesday, July 19, 6:30 p.m.
Please register here.
The world is buzzing about the James Webb Space Telescope, the largest and most powerful space telescope ever built that will serve as the premier deep space observatory for the next decade. What will the James Webb Space Telescope help us achieve? UWM Planetarium Director and astronomer Dr. Jean Creighton will discuss our ever-expanding view of the universe and the search for new and exciting worlds beyond our solar system.
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Live Music at the Library Featuring CNJ Latin Jazz
Wednesday, July 26, 6:30 p.m.
School House Park (Rain site inside the library)
Please register here.
On Wednesday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m., join at in School House Park for a performance by CNJ Latin Jazz. Founded in 2012, this all-star lineup of musicians brings to life their unique approach to many traditional Latin jazz classics, American jazz standards and contemporary music. Combined with a heavy dose of Afro-Latino rhythms, CNJ's unique interpretations of Latin jazz music inspires and engages listeners, moves the dancers to dance, and aims to strengthen the Milwaukee music scene by keeping alive the rich traditions of Latin music in our beloved city. This performance is family-friendly and will have everyone up and dancing about. Be sure to bring some lawn chairs or a blanket to get comfortable in the park.
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Tea Time Book Club
Friday, July 28, 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 Verity by Colleen Hoover. 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
Meeting ID: 817 7725 2388
Passcode: 33887462
7th Annual Photography Contest
Our contest is open to amateur photographers of any age. We've got a number of different categories; enter one photo per category. Cash prizes include a BEST IN SHOW cash prize of $250, generously donated by Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library. Read all about this popular program here.
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Parents, this is a great summer volunteer activity for kids & families. Take an hour to make sandwiches for folks at The Guest House and others experiencing housing and food insecurity. Register and full instructions are available at August 2 Sandwich Drive Sign Up. Thanks in advance for your generosity. | |
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