Fall Leaf Collection:

Village Requests Residents NOT Use Leaf Collection / Yard Waste Bags beginning October 17: On October 17, 2022, the Whitefish Bay Public Works Department crews will begin collecting leaves and yard waste placed in the roadway curb area by Village residents. The Village requests that residents do not put leaves and yard waste in leaf collection bags.

Residents can place leaves and small yard waste debris directly in the roadway near the curb. Please place leaves away from storm inlets as leaf decay can clog storm sewers and add unwanted material to Lake Michigan. Branches can still be left in the parkway area for brush chipper collection at this time.

Yard waste collected by Public Works is temporarily stored at a DNR-approved joint use municipal site in Glendale until it is hauled away, recycled, and turned into organic compost.

Thank you for your cooperation and helping our Public Works Department maintain efficiency during the leaf collection season!

School is officially back in session, with many choosing to walk and bike to get there. Please travel safely and follow the tips outlined below.

For Drivers:

• Watch for children
• Obey school zone speed limits
• Do not pass a bus loading or unloading children
• Never pass vehicles stopped at crosswalks
• Pay attention to school crossing guards
• Eliminate distractions
• Use designated student drop-off and pick-up zone

For Bikers:

• Use the safest route to school
• Minimize street crossings
• Avoid busy roads
• Wear a helmet
• Wear bright-colored clothing
• Pay attention
• Obey rules on the sidewalk/road

For Pedestrians:

• Use sidewalks when possible
• Cross streets at intersections and crosswalks
• Always look both ways before crossing the street
• Pay attention and listen to crossing guards
• Pay attention to driveways and other entrances/exits
• Adopt a safe route home. Walk with others.
• Avoid talking to strangers

After a summer full of beaching, kayaking, and boating, it’s important to assess the state of our shorelines. Lakeshores and stream banks can be impacted by erosion which can

occur through:

• Poor stormwater management- stormwater that lands on impervious surfaces and is channelized in one direction can quickly create gullies and rills that erode the shoreline.

• Exposed soil surfaces- without any surface protection or vegetative roots to hold the soil, sediment is easily dislodged and transported to the nearest waterbody.

• Human activity- areas that have heavy foot traffic, or are under construction, can significantly destabilize shorelines. Activities, such as boating, create continuous waves that bombard the shoreline. These actions can lead to severe sediment pollution, which detrimentally affects the health of these systems and all those who interact with it.

To learn more about shoreline erosion and tips for riparian landowners, visit:

https://www.respectourwaters.org/streams-shore/.

Save the Date: 

School Safety Community Forum

Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.

Whitefish Bay High School

1200 E. Fairmount Ave.

Please RSVP by clicking the link provided.

All are invited and welcome to attend.

6th Annual Photography Contest

Deadline for photo submissions is end of the day on Monday, September 12.

Read all about this popular program.

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.

Outdoor All Ages Storytime at School House Park

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in September at 10:00 a.m.

Please register here. 

We're excited to offer outdoor storytime for all ages in School House Park this fall! Join us for stories, songs, and more. In case of bad weather, we'll hold storytime in the tower of the children's department. Registration open now.

Sink the Egg STEAM Challenge (For Grades K5-2)

Monday, September 12, 4:00 p.m.

In School House Park

Please register here. 

Can you guess what will sink a plastic egg? We'll have a variety of every day household objects, plastic eggs, and lots of water, and you get to be a scientist! In case of bad weather, we'll meet in the upstairs program room.

Whitefish Bay TALKS:

If These Walls Could Talk - Stories of the Notre Dame Cathedral

Tuesday, September 13, 6:30 p.m.

Please register here.  

Dr. Lorrie Wenzel will share the art and imagery, the stories over the years, as well as the future facing the Cathedral after the recent fire. What is lost and what is able to be salvaged? Having spent over 50 hours in the Cathedral, she has a unique perspective on its artistry and importance to the French and travelers from all over the world. Dr. Lorrie Wenzel is a Professor of Scripture, former college faculty member, church historian, and noted expert in biblical imagery in great cathedrals.

Virtual Mystery Book Club

Thursday, September 15, 6:30 p.m.

Our Mystery Book Club meets once a month and is led by librarian Sharon Nagel. This month we're reading The Beekeeper's Apprentice: or, On the Segregation of the Queen by Laurie King. This meeting will take place virtually on Zoom. Click here to join:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89090700104?pwd=L0dobVU1M0JpdGNDME5EdzNYSWdlUT09

Meeting ID: 890 9070 0104

Passcode: J8yJp03W

Tote Bag Printing (For Grades 3-5)

Thursday, September 22, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

In School House Park

Please register here.

Carry your library books (or whatever else you want) in style! Get creative painting your own custom canvas tote bag. We'll provide all of the supplies you might need.

We’re Hiring!

Librarian, Youth Services

Are you an energetic, creative, service-oriented person who enjoys working with the public, especially children and teens? If so, we want you to join our team at Whitefish Bay Public Library!

The Whitefish Bay Public Library has an opening for a part-time Librarian who will work primarily in the Youth Services Department, but is flexible enough to also work in the Adult Services Department when needed. Read more on our website.

Farmers Market Fall Harvest Celebration: Hello Farmers Market Friends! Join us for the annual Fall Harvest Celebration at the October 1st Farmers' Market. There will be free pumpkins, face painters, polka music and additional vendors to celebrate all things Fall! See you at the market. We are located at 325 E. Silver Spring Drive from 8:30 to 12:30 every Saturday through October 15.

Great Pumpkin Festival: Wednesday, October 26, to Monday, October 31, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. nightly (Pumpkins will be left up on October 30 and 31, but there are no festival activities on those days.). Join friends and family at Old School House Park for this festive fall tradition! Pick up pumpkins to carve at home, then return them to the park to be part of the lighted display. Enjoy beer, hot cider, and delicious food while listening to live music each night. Event hosted by the Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation.

Treat-or-Treat Silver Spring Drive: Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Participating businesses offer treats for kids in the company of at least one parent or guardian on the Saturday before Halloween. There’s something “sweet-in-stores” for everyone on Silver Spring Drive. Event hosted by the Merchants of Whitefish Bay.

Village Trick-or-Treat: Sunday, October 30, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. throughout the Village. Block parties are not permitted the day of Trick-or-Treat.

Bay Bridge Update:

Bay Bridge is a Community Partner with Milwaukee Film for the 2022 Cultures & Communities Festival September 14-18 for a screening of When Claude Got Shot, which includes a scene in Whitefish Bay. 

Friday Sept 16 | 12:30 PM | Oriental Theatre - 2230 N Farwell 

When Claude Motley is shot while visiting Milwaukee for his high school reunion, he realizes there's no escaping gun violence and the ripples of trauma it causes. When he discovers his assailant was shot only two nights later by another attempted victim and is now paralyzed, it complicates thinking of any such crime as singular. Tracing this case through the criminal justice system, this Emmy-nominated local documentary asks how and if these cycles can be broken. This MFF21 encore screening is free and open to the public.

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Tickets (this screening is free with a reservation)

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Click here to view the September 7, 2022 Weekly Summary from the North Shore Health Department

NSHD Healthy Highlight 9/7/22: Monkeypox 101

Monkeypox is a disease caused by the monkeypox virus, which is in the same family of viruses as the smallpox virus. It is less transmissible and less severe than smallpox but can cause potentially serious disease in some people. 

How does it spread?

Monkeypox does not spread easily from person to person. People must have close, sustained contact with an infected person to get the virus. People usually become infected with monkeypox:

• By having direct contact with the skin lesions or body fluids of an infected person,
• Through sharing items, such as bedding or clothing of an infected person, or
• Through prolonged exposure to an infected person's respiratory secretions.

What are the signs & symptoms? 

• New, unexplained rash that develops into hard, round, fluid, or pus-filled skin lesions. 
• Fever
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Muscle aches
• Chills

What should I do if I have symptoms? 

• Notify a doctor if you are experiencing a new, unexplained rash. If possible, call ahead before going to a health care facility and notify them that you are concerned about monkeypox. 
• If you have symptoms, talk with a healthcare provider, ask about getting tested, isolate at home, and avoid close physical contact until a health care provider can examine you.

If you need assistance finding a free or low-cost health care provider, you are encouraged to call 211 or visit 211wisconsin.communityos.org for support.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services recently expanded the Monkeypox vaccine eligibility criteria, allowing for additional people to be eligible for vaccination. 

“Expanding who is eligible to get vaccinated against monkeypox is a critical step in preventing further spread of disease," said DHS Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake. “It is encouraging to see that the rate of new monkeypox infections is slowing, and this decision allows for even more Wisconsinites to protect themselves against monkeypox. DHS strongly encourages anyone who is eligible to get vaccinated to do so.”

Learn more about Monkeypox.