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Message from the Village President, Julie Siegel:
In an effort to keep our Village safe, a collective effort in locking our cars is needed now. Help look out for each other by not attracting thieves to our area. Please lock your homes and cars in an effort to work together.
Best wishes,
Julie Siegel
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Why is Village Hall's Phone Ringing:
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Have a question?
The phone number to Village Hall is 414-962-6690.
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Village Hall News, Meeting Agendas and Summaries
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This Week's Meetings:
Mon., Oct. 15, 6:00pm, WFB Public Library Program Room
Historic Preservation Commission
Wed., Oct. 17, 7:00pm, Cahill Warming House, 1001 E. Fairmount Ave.
Thurs., Oct. 18, 5:30pm, WFB Public Library Program
Last Week's Meetings:
Mon., Oct. 8, 5:30pm, WFB Public Library Program Room
Mon., Oct. 8, 6:00pm-7:30pm, WFB Public Library Program Room
Village Hall Grand Re-Opening Open House
Tues., Oct. 9, 5:00-7:00pm, Village Hall, 5300 N Marlborough Dr
Approximately 150 attendees viewed the newly renovated Village Hall
Wed., Oct. 10, 5:30pm, WFB Public Library Program Room
Both Items passed
Thanks to all who attended the Village Hall Open House on October 9!
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Upcoming Events
Mon., Oct. 15 - Sun., Oct. 21
Mon., Oct. 15
- Refuse & Recycling: This is an A-Week for Recycling. Full details about the Refuse and Recycling Program are here.
- Loose Leaf Pickup begins today - check here for more information
Tues., Oct. 16
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WFB Public Library Getting to Know Medicare
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Getting to know Medicare is a class designed to acquaint current and future Medicare Beneficiaries with the four parts of Medicare as well as equip them to navigate through the various insurance options.
Getting to know Medicare will help answer:
- What are the differences between Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D?
- What are my options in enrolling for Medicare?
- What are the differences between Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans?
- How do I figure out the Prescription Drug plans and what is the "Donut Hole"? This program is presented by the Retirement Classroom.
Thurs., Oct. 18
- WFB Public Library Fibonacci Art 4-5pm, Grades 3-5; Register https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=276 Learn the magic and mystery behind the Fibonacci sequence and use your knowledge to make art! Once you know the Fibonacci numbers, you will see the patterns in nature and everywhere you go.
Fri., Oct. 19
- 55+ and Better: Today a FREE class ( Must be registered before Friday, Oct. 12) in our mind/body wellness series! At the Whitefish Bay Recreation Department. Learn meditation and breathing techniques that will be a positive practice to the times in life that are difficult and challenging! Breathing and guided meditation for wellness! Given by Lynne Shaner PhD.A $5.00 donation is asked to be given
Sat., Oct. 20
- WFB Farmer's Market, 8am-12noon, Aurora Parking Lot, Silver Spring Drive - only one week after this! Last Farmer's Market is Saturday, October 27.
Sun., Oct. 21
- Hallowscream! At the Whitefish Bay Woman's Club, 2-5pm, 600 E. Henry Clay Street, Whitefish Bay -- All young children and their parents/grandparents/brothers and sisters are invited to our clubhouse for our annual fun-filled Halloween Party on Sunday, October 21. Enjoy playing games, face painting, decorating a small pumpkin, eating Halloween cupcakes, cookies and other goodies. There is no admission charge - only a small fee to play the games and eat. Wear your costumes!
Plan Ahead:
The Civic Foundation
Pumpkins are Coming! Wed., Oct. 24 - Sun., Oct. 28, Schoolhouse Park
Drug Take-Back Day October 27, Saturday, from 10am to 2pm
- Bring Prescription and over-the-counter medications, ointments, inhalers, patches, non-aerosol sprays, creams, vials and pet medications.
- Do Not Bring: Illegal drugs, needles/sharps, mercury thermometers, aerosol cans, bio hazardous materials, flares, personal care products, household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, chemicals, oil, or gas) or acids.
- Program is Anonymous
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-Drug Take-Back Day is coming soon!
-Notice of Current Telephone Scam
-Safety First - please help our community by locking up
-Leash Law Reminder
Drug Take-Back Day October 27, Saturday, from 10am to 2pm
- Bring Prescription and over-the-counter medications, ointments, inhalers, patches, non-aerosol sprays, creams, vials and pet medications.
- Do Not Bring: Illegal drugs, needles/sharps, mercury thermometers, aerosol cans, bio hazardous materials, flares, personal care products, household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, chemicals, oil, or gas) or acids.
- Program is Anonymous
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Notice of Current Telephone Scam
The Whitefish Bay Police Department has received several reports of a scam involving calls from a caller pretending to be the Wisconsin Department of Energy or the Wisconsin Utilities Company. The caller states that the person has an overdue bill and if the bill is not paid two people will be sent out to disconnect their service. The caller advises the person to call 1-800-631-9171 and select option 1. These call are not legitimate.
Please do not provide money or personal information to anyone over the phone if you did not solicit the call.
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Safety First - please help our community by locking up
The police and your neighbors ask you to lock your cars and lock your homes.
- Please remove items of value from the interior of your vehicles.
- Please keep your doors and windows of your homes secure.
- Too often thieves find keys or fobs for the unlocked cars and they steal the cars and they drive recklessly putting the lives of your family, innocent citizens and your police at great risk.
- Please keep exterior lights on during the evening hours - it deters the thieves from going on to your property and it aids the police in spotting these thieves as they sneak around our community.
- If you see somebody at night paying too close attention to your property or your neighbors' property who isn't your neighbor please call 911 right away, don't wait till the next morning. All the neighboring police departments are working together to stop these criminals.
Please continue to LOCK UP your vehicles and homes.
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Leash Law Reminder
Fall Reminder: with every change of season, we remind residents
that there is a leash law in the Village of Whitefish Bay. Section 15.11(B)(7) of the Municipal Code requires owners to keep their dog on a leash (6 feet or less in length) whenever the dog is off the owner's property.
By complying with the leash law, we can all help to ensure the safety of our pets as well as the safety of other animals and people.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Police Non-Emergency Phone: 414-351-9900
Call 911 if you see suspicious activity especially if they are not your neighbors.
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Building Services Department
Ad Hoc Teardown/Rebuild Committee
This committee will meet October 22, at 6:00pm at Village Hall and will review staff research and recommendations on various topics which the Ad Hoc Teardown/Rebuild Committee previously forwarded to staff for follow up. Agenda available this week here:
https://www.wfbvillage.org/agendacenter
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Building a new garage? You should probably read this page first to know if you need a permit and more.
A good reminder for all residents is this
list of projects that require permits in the Village of Whitef
ish Bay, and a possible visit to the
Architectural Review Commission
. This list is not all-inclusive but does capture most types of permits required.
If you have any questions, please contact the Building Inspection Department at 414-962-6690.
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Election Information
Election Information
****Wisconsin Requires a Photo ID to Vote****
For more information about the voter identification law, visit the
State of Wisconsin site.
November 6th, 2018 (Fall General)
In-Person Absentee Voting Dates: Monday, Oct. 22 to Friday, Nov. 2, at Village Hall, 5300 N. Marlborough Dr., M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm.
For more Whitefish Bay election information and polling locations Click
HERE
To check your Wisconsin voter registration, click
HERE.
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North Shore Health Department
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October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month
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SIDS is the sudden, unexplained death of a baby younger than 1 year of age that doesn't have a known cause even after a complete investigation. In 2016, there were 3,600 sudden infant deaths in the United States. There are ways to help reduce the risk of SIDS. Follow these tips:
1. Place your baby on his or her back for all sleep times-for naps and at night.
Babies who sleep on their backs are much less likely to die of SIDS than babies who sleep on their sides or stomachs.
2. Use a firm sleep surface, such as a mattress in a
safety-approved crib or bassinet,
covered only by a fitted sheet.
Soft surfaces can increase the risk of sleep-related death. A firm sleep surface helps reduce the risk of SIDS and suffocation.
3. No bed sharing!
Accidental suffocation, strangulation, and wedging (for example, being stuck between two objects such as a mattress and a wall) can happen when a baby is sleeping in an adult bed or other unsafe sleep surfaces. Room sharing is much safer than bed sharing and may decrease the risk of SIDS by as much as 50%.
4. Keep soft objects, such as pillows and loose bedding out of your baby's sleep area.
Soft objects and loose bedding, like stuffed toys, sheets, comforters, and blankets, can increase the risk of suffocation and other sleep-related deaths. If you're worried about your baby getting cold while sleeping, you can dress her or him in sleep clothing (like a wearable blanket) to keep warm.
5. Do not allow smoking around your baby.
Smoke in the baby's surroundings is a major risk factor for SIDS. Quitting smoking can be hard, but it is one of the best ways parents and caregivers can protect their health and their baby's health.
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Alcohol and drug use is a risk factor for SIDS. Alcohol and drug use alters the way someone thinks and decreases parent's arousal. This can cause parents to make decision about the babies sleeping position that are not safe.
Upcoming Open Flu Clinics
The North Shore Health Department offers an assortment of flu immunizations, including:
- Quadrivalent flu shots for $40
- Preservative free quadrivalent flu shots for $45
- High dose flu shots (ages 65 and over) for $65
- Limited availability at some clinics: Flu mist (ages 2-49) for $40
Open clinics that do not require an appointment include:
*Saturday, October 20, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Nicolet High School Cafeteria, 6701 N. Jean Nicolet Rd., Glendale - PREFERRED CLINIC with reduced price ($10) preservative-free quadrivalent shots for ages 3-18 and all others available at prices above
*Tuesday, October 30, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
North Shore Library, 6800 N. Port Washington Rd., Glendale
*Tuesday, November 6, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Both Health Department Offices
2010 E. Shorewood Blvd., Shorewood
and
4800 W. Green Brook Dr., Brown Deer
Upcoming Immunization Clinics (appointment required) - Please call the North Shore Health Department for an appointment at 414-371-2980. You can schedule an appointment for your flu shot during any of these clinics as well.
Thursday, October 11th 3-4:30 p.m., Shorewood
Tuesday, October 16th 7:30-9:00 a.m., Shorewood
Wednesday, October 17th 3:30-4:30 p.m., Brown Deer
Tuesday, October 30th 3:30-4:30 p.m., NS Library
Upcoming Adult Health Clinics (appointment required) - Blood analysis for cholesterol, glucose and triglycerides, blood pressure, weight check and a nurse consultation. Please call the North Shore Health Department for an appointment at 414-371-2980.
Wednesday, October 17th 8:00-10:00am., Brown Deer
Tuesday, October 23rd 8:00-10:00am., Shorewood
Wednesday, November 21st Brown Deer
Tuesday, November 27th Shorewood
Upcoming Blood Pressure Screening (walk-ins welcome - no appointment necessary)
Thursday, October 18th 12:30-1:00pm LX Club (WFB Women's Club, 600 E. Henry Clay St.)
Wednesday, October 24th 3:30-4:30 p.m., Shorewood
Wednesday, November 7th 12:15-1:00 p.m. Dolan Center (4355 W Bradley Rd)
Tuesday, November 13th 1:30-2:30 p.m., WFB Sr. Center (5205 Lydell Avenue)
Thursday, November 15th 11:30-12:00pm LX Club (WFB Women's Club, 600 E. Henry Clay St.)
Wednesday, November 28th 3:30-4:30 p.m., Shorewood
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Refuse and Recycling Schedule Important Details:
This week is
A-Route Collection, October 15-19
- Please note that carts must close for automated pickup to occur, and any extra recycling outside the cart such as cardboard will not be picked up, and requires a paid special pickup.
- Please have cart(s) out by 7:00am on your pickup day, spaced a minimum of three feet apart from each other and any obstruction, and 3' or less from the curb. As you may have noticed, refuse and recycling are starting in different areas than before, so your collection will be missed if not out by 7am.
Please take a moment to make sure your carts are staged properly
- Please make sure your lid fits securely prior to pickup. Open lids toss debris into the street and also damage your cart. The arrows on the lid should point to the street.
- For the details and a timeline of this program and the history of public meetings on this program, see the website page dedicated to the program here: www.wfbvillage.org/trashrecycle
- Additional Carts are available for purchase for $75 at the Village Hall
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- Residential Refuse and Recycling Collection Program Questions: Jenny Heyden, Communications Specialist, 414-962-6690 Ext.495, Email: j.heyden@wfbvillage.org
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Village Hall and Police Department operations no longer share space with DPW at 155 W Fairmount Ave. As of Monday, September 24, 2018, services moved back to Village Hall, 5300 N Marlborough Drive. Customer Service Window hours are 8:00am-4:30pm Monday - Friday at Village Hall for Administration, Building Services and Police Department.
When Will Leaf Pick-Up Begin?
Public Works begins leaf collection on
Monday, October 15
. Collection is typically weekly, but there is no specific collection schedule. Collection is dependent on crew availability and the volume of leaves that need to be collected.
Where Do I Place My Leaves?
Leaves should be placed near or in the curb of the street. Please place leaves away from storm inlets as leaf decay can clog storm sewers and add unwanted material to Lake Michigan.
Can I Throw Yard Waste in the Leaf Pile?
The Village encourages property owners to throw certain yard waste material (yard waste is plant material such as flowers and garden material, grass clippings are not permitted) in the leaf piles to preclude a separate yard waste pick-up. Branches, sticks, and other woody material should not be placed with the leaves and should be left on the boulevard/parkway for chipping.
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Circle Drive Area Light Project:
Click here for full information
Notice of Street Light Outages
Possible additional street light outage Saturday, Oct. 12 through Monday, Oct. 15:
- South side of E Lexington Blvd from Kimbark Pl. to Lake Dr.
- Birch Ave. from Lake Dr. to Danbury Rd.
- Danbury Rd. from Birch Ave. to Lake Forest Ave.
These outages are related to the street light project in that area.
The Circle Drive Area Street Light Replacement Project began on Wednesday, September 26. The Village of Whitefish Bay Public Works Department is currently under contract with the construction company MP Systems for the Circle Drive Area Street Light Replacement Project. This old street light circuit is the last remaining original street light circuit in the Village and is in very poor condition.
This existing lighting circuit is wired in series, has direct bury wire, requires the use of a separate non-traditional power source and transformer, and has required a substantial amount of maintenance.
The new street light circuit to be installed will be wired in parallel, operate off of a traditional power service and utilize break-away street light poles for vehicle safety. For more information, click this link:
http://www.wfbvillage.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=122
Yard Waste Pickup
Yard Waste Pickup continues.There will be no program changes to yard waste or chipping collection. All yard waste must be containerized, which means in paper yard waste bags OR reusable hard plastic cans or carts (please leave lid off so collectors know it is not refuse).
Yard waste containers - must weigh 50 pounds or less, and be paper bags or hard plastic containers - no plastic bags.
Per Whitefish Bay Ordinance 7.02(1), no yard waste or clippings should ever be placed outside of private property, such as on the street, gutter or near sewer drains. Please advise any lawn care provider that blowing or brushing waste into the street is a ticketable offense. Lawn care providers often blow waste into the street or other property. This is against Village Ordinance. Mulching mowers and redistributed grass clippings are recommended.
Loose Leaf Pickup begins Monday, October 15 (see above)
Yard waste continues Mondays/Tuesdays starting on north end of Village (
weekly)
Chipper continues Wednesdays/Thursdays starting on north end of Village (
bi-weekly).
2018 Sidewalk Improvement Program
The mission of the Program is to sustain infrastructure longevity and improve safety. The Program will run from March to October, 2018, and will cover sidewalk in the southwest area of the Village. There is no charge to residents for this work.
Schedule:
March and April: Sidewalks marked for identification
June - October: Sidewalk Improvement
As in the past, the 2018 Project will involve the replacement of problematic & deteriorated sidewalks, carriage walks, and curbs within the Village Right of Way. As the Village policy states, "All sidewalk improvements shall be made in order to eliminate trip hazards as first priority. Efforts shall be made where appropriate to improve drainage. Identified drainage problems shall be addressed as directed specifically by the Village Engineering Staff." This year, Forward Construction has been awarded the contract.
A number of factors are used to determine if a sidewalk block is to be replaced. They include, but are not limited to, deteriorated joints, uneven squares (offsets greater than ¾"), transverse cracks, longitudinal cracks, holes, spalled surfaces, sunken slabs, back pitched slabs, graylining, open aggregate, and/or gaps greater than ¾".
Currently, sidewalk in the southwest corner of the Village is being marked for sidewalk improvements.
A white circle indicates the sidewalk block will be replaced. "L" shaped marks indicate that the raised portion of the sidewalk will be ground down to minimize tripping hazards. A white line parallel to a joint abutting a white circle indicates a saw cut.
Thank you for your patience while this effort is in process.
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2018 trick-or-treat will be held on Sunday, October 28th from 1:00pm-4:00pm in the Village of Whitefish Bay
There will be no block parties held that day.
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Nearby Construction to the south:
General Wilson Drive Reconstruction Information
- Shorewood
Notice of BUS ROUTE 14 REROUTE due to Closure of Wilson Drive- Effective Saturday, September 29 through mid-October, 2018:
Nearby Construction to the north:
Green Tree Bridge Closing: Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation
- The Good Hope Road entrance ramp to I-43 southbound will close.
- Overnight single lane and full freeway closures for storm sewer work;
- Closure of Green Tree Road west of Jean Nicolet Road;
- Westbound Green Tree Road access to southbound Jean Nicolet Road only
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Community Links
Whitefish Bay Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8:00am to 12:00noon
July 7 - October 27
Santa Monica @Silver Spring/Aurora Parking Lot
The Whitefish Bay Farmers Market will be returning to downtown Whitefish Bay in the Aurora Parking Lot again this July thru October - 3 weeks longer this year! Come join your friends and neighbors from 8am to noon.
The open-air market is a family-focused community event with 30+ Vendors this year selling fresh and organic produce, flowers, meats, eggs, honey, cheese, salmon, popcorn, homemade treats, and more!
See you at the market!
Make sure you are following us on
Merchants of Whitefish Bay on Facebook
WFBBID on Instagram
Kiwanis Club
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The Kiwanis Club of North Shore Milwaukee was chartered as one of 7,
700 clubs in 80 countries in 1950. Our motto is "Serving the Children of the World".
Kiwanis
is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.
All proceeds will benefit Kiwanis youth charities.
The Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation is proud to present the 32nd annual
Great Pumpkin Festival again this year. The event will take place from 6pm to 9pm Wednesday-Sunday, October 24 - 28, 2018.
The Pumpkin Festival will be held once gain at Old Schoolhouse Park, located directly across from the WFB Public Library,
5420 N. Marlborough Drive.
Enter the Pumpkin patch, pick out a pumpkin and bring it into our carving tent! Prepare, design and carve your pumpkin at this family friendly event.
We provide the FREE pumpkins, carving tools, candles, and table space. Design a jack-o-lantern, and it will be lit and on display every night.
The Great Pumpkin Fest's hours are 6-9pm each night, Wednesday-Sunday.
Whitefish Bay Historical Society
Happy Homecoming Weekend to Whitefish Bay High School Oct 12-13
As you plan for next fall, all Whitefish Bay resident children who will be four on or before September 1, 2019 and their parents/guardians, are invited to see Junior Kindergarten in action at Cumberland and Richards Schools.
Please join us at this special classroom visit/storytime event at your neighborhood school.
Richards School - Thursday, December 6, 2018
9:30am-10:30am or 1:30-2:30pm (choose one)
Cumberland School - Friday, December 7, 2018
8:30-9:30am or 1:00-2:00pm (choose one)
Incoming Jr. Kindergartners and their parents/guardians will have a 15-minute visit to a Jr. Kindergarten classroom, and will also attend a 15-minute storytime in the library with our Library Media Specialists, Ms. Roberts and Ms. Mallmann.
Principals, Dr. Alix Kasmarick at Richards School and
Ms. Jayne Heffron at Cumberland School, will greet you and following your visit will make a short presentation and answer questions about our program.
In order to plan for these events, we ask that you make a reservation. Please call our school offices at Richards School (414) 963-3951 or Cumberland School at (414) 963-3943 to reserve a spot for you and your child. Childcare will be available at both schools for younger siblings during your visit because it is important that we not disrupt the activities of our current junior kindergarten students. Please indicate your need for childcare when you call.
We look forward to meeting you and your child and welcoming you into the
Cumberland and Richards School community.
Jayne Heffron, Principal Alix Kasmarick, Principal
Cumberland School Richards School
4780 N. Marlborough Drive 5812 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Whitefish Bay Whitefish Bay
(414) 963-3943 (414) 963-3951
New start/end times at all schools starting with the 2018-19 School Year:
Cumberland Elementary 7:50-3:00 PM
Richards Elementary 7:55-3:05 PM
Middle School 8:05-3:20 PM
High School 8:15-3:35 PM
ALUMNI
Are you a Whitefish Bay alumni? If you have good news to share we would love to hear from you! Please email: districtnews@wfbschools.com
School District Sponsored, will raise funds to renovate the Fitness Center at Whitefish Bay High School
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WFB 55+ and Better Program: Register at the WFB Community Center. For more information please contact Carolyn Noori at 414-963-3992
We are always looking for new members, so check out our website and email us if you would like to learn more about how you too can participate.
Usual Monthly Schedule:
- Stitching: 9am-12noon 2nd and 4th Mondays - creating teddy bears for people in need.
- Knitting: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 10am to 12noon at the Woman's Club. Knitting hats for the deployed soldiers.
- Bridge: 1pm Bridge Club 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Hallowscream!
Sunday, October 21, 2018 2-5pm
At the Whitefish Bay Woman's Club
600 E. Henry Clay Street, Whitefish Bay
All young children and their parents/grandparents/brothers and sisters are invited to our clubhouse for our annual fun-filled Halloween Party on Sunday, October 21. Enjoy playing games, face painting, decorating a small pumpkin, eating Halloween cupcakes, cookies and other goodies. There is no admission charge - only a small fee to play the games and eat. Wear your costumes!
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