Message from the Village President, Kevin Buckley
The Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation's Ice Cream Social is this Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Schoolhouse Park.
I have many memories of working Ice Cream Socials, but my favorite is from about seven years ago, when it drizzled and yet... 1,200 people came out for ice cream. Bay residents don't suffer rain for a free cone -- the Ice Cream Social is such a draw because it brings people out of their houses to talk to friends and neighbors, thanks to the Civic Foundation and Village Band.
I hope to see you Wednesday on a gorgeous summer evening! -kb
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Why Is The Village Hall Phone Ringing? |
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What are the rules for dog walking? Remember that dogs are required to be be on a leash and you are required to pick up after your dog. We have received a number of calls regarding off-leash dogs and dog waste. Please be courteous to your neighbors.
When is the Brush Chipper next scheduled for collection? Brush/Chipper material will be collected by Village crews next week (August 9). Brush should be placed in the parkway between the curb and the sidewalk at the beginning of the week.
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Last Week's Meetings:
- Tuesday, July 27, 6:15 p.m., Library Program Room
Please take note that some meetings are currently in-person and some meetings are still virtual.
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This Week's Meetings:
- Monday, August 2, 6:00 p.m., Village Board Room
- Thursday, August 5, 5:30 p.m. Virtual GoToMeeting
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Special Events This Week: |
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National Night Out (August 3): The Whitefish Bay Police Department will be participating in National Night Out this year on August 3, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Brown Deer Village Park.
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.
At our local event, we will have squads on display, K9 demos, Drone demos, an NSFD demo, a karate demo, a dunk tank and some food vendors. Our department will have a squad available for kids/adults to look at and will have an officer there to talk with community members and play games with kids. Admission is free.
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The Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation Ice Cream Social and Concert (August 4): The Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation's annual Ice Cream Social will return to School House Park, on Wednesday, August 4, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy Pete's Pops at this free family event while listening to a concert from the Whitefish Bay Village Band (concert at 7:00 p.m.). |
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First Thursdays (August 5): .The Merchants of Whitefish Bay First Thursdays returns August 5, 2021. Sip, Shop, & Support Local! Join us on Silver Spring Drive on the first Thursday of the month, for a few extra hours of shopping (and sipping!). Participating businesses will stay open from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and will offer wine samples for you to enjoy.
Live Music: Evan Christian – Evan is a flamenco guitarist who plays rock/folk/blues. He is the recipient of many awards that include: 2020 Best Acoustic Musician, 2011 Best Guitarist, 2011 Best Jazz Artist, 2011 Best Acoustic Musician, 2009 WAMI Guitarist of the Year, 2008 WAMI Guitarist of the Year, 2007 Best Acoustic Musician. Find him here.
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The August Bay Leaves magazine is now available on the Village website. Stories include:
- Resident Feature: Tight-Knit Community Brought the Ernster Family Back to Whitefish Bay
- Information on the New Stormwater Bioswale from the Village
- Stay Water & Sun Safe from the North Shore Health Department
- A “Social” and “Sounds” Make Summer Sizzle from the Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation
- Upcoming Events on Silver Spring Drive from the Merchants of Whitefish Bay
- Staycation Summer Reads from the Whitefish Bay Public Library
- Two Big Reasons to Stop Using Lawn Chemicals from the Whitefish Bay Garden Club
- Why Does a Fire Engine or Ladder Truck Come to My Medical Call? from North Shore Fire Rescue
- Preparing Your Dog for Returning to Work and School from MADACC
- Registration Information from the Whitefish Bay School District
- The Bloomer Girl, RIP from the Historic Preservation Commission
- Fall Programs from the Whitefish Bay Recreation Department
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You may have noticed some new greenery recently installed between the Library and Village Hall, next to the parking lot. While it certainly adds beauty to the space, this landscape feature will also help protect Lake Michigan from water pollution.
Called a bioswale, this feature captures stormwater runoff from the parking lot as well as the roadway pavement on Marlborough Drive. The Village Hall Parking lot is located within one of the Village’s Lake Michigan drainage subbasins and discharges into the lake through the storm sewer outfall located at Silver Spring Park. This bioswale, which was constructed with engineered soil, will improve the water quality discharging directly to the lake by filtering out Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and capturing phosphorus through the use of native plantings, thus reducing Total Phosphorus (TP). It also provides relief to the storm sewer system during heavy rain events by detaining stormwater in the bioswale.
The initial moments of a rain event are critical for capturing the first flush of water which contains the most TSS and TP. The bioswale will also aid in the prevention of stormwater entering the Village sanitary sewer system through both water inflow and infiltration.
An educational sign explaining how the bioswale works will be posted next to the street sidewalk. Click here to view a preview the educational signage. The project, which was funded through a Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) Green Solutions Program grant, is in its final phase of construction and is nearing completion. It was publicly bid and awarded to All-Ways Contractors, Inc. earlier this spring. |
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2021-22 School District Registration: |
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Registration for current Whitefish Bay families will open August 5, 2021. A communication about registration will be emailed to families on August 3, 2021.
If you are new to the Village of Whitefish Bay or if this is your first child attending Whitefish Bay Public Schools, please contact your school directly to enroll.
- Cumberland: 414-963-3943
- Richards: 414-963-3951
- Middle School: 414-963-6800
- High School: 414-963-3928
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The North Shore Health Department has started a quarterly newsletter to provide updates to North Shore residents. The North Shore Health Department services almost 65,000 people, in the communities of Bayside, Brown Deer, Fox Point, Glendale, River Hills, Shorewood and Whitefish Bay.
The North Shore Health Department has a proud and respected tradition of providing excellent health services to our North Shore communities. With our knowledgeable staff, we are continuing our mission to assure, promote, and protect the health and safety of the people in the North Shore.
The North Shore Health Department is one of the many benefits that make living in our communities very special. Our services and programs are thoughtfully selected and carefully planned to make our communities safer and healthier, and to provide a better way of life for all residents. We offer a wide variety of programs for adults, seniors, children and infants. Some services are free - others are available at affordable fees.
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Updates from the Whitefish Bay Library: |
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Summer Reading Program: There are a few weeks left to sign up for our summer reading program, no matter the age!
You can register online or you can also use the Beanstack app. Download the Beanstack app and search for Whitefish Bay Public Library. The program runs through August 20.
Outdoor All Ages Storytime at School House Park, Tuesday, August 10: We're excited to offer an outdoor storytime for all ages in School House Park! Registration is required (please include all who plan attend), and we are limiting our registration . Register Here.
Virtual Mystery Book Club, Thursday, August 12, 7:00 p.m. Our Mystery Book Club meets once a month and is led by librarian Sharon Nagel. This month we're reading Murder at the Mena House. This week we have a special guest! Author Erica Ruth Neubauer will join us for our discussion. Click here to join the Zoom. Meeting ID: 977 1128 0790. Passcode: 408681
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Village Band Concerts: The Village Band will perform at the Civic Foundation Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, August 4, and then Wednesday, August 11. Both concerts are at 7:00 p.m. at Old School House Park, across From The Whitefish Bay Public Library.
Come enjoy an old fashion band concert in the park with the Village Band of Whitefish Bay. Bring your chair(s) to sit on the grass and hear marches, broadway melodies, polkas and jazz played and sung by your friends and neighbors. See you there!
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Sounds of Summer: Sounds of Summer will return to Silver Spring Drive on Saturday, August 14, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Dance the night away to live music from Whitefish Bay’s own Steve Beguhn and Cold Sweat & The Brew City Horns.
- You’ve seen him on the 4th and Pumpkin Fest. You’ve seen him riding a tiny moped door-to-door on his “SB Kind” tour during the pandemic. Now, see him like you never have before—a special, acoustic set at Sounds of Summer! Steve Beguhn is a Whitefish Bay resident and American Idol finalist. As you know, he brings it all to the stage. Every. Time. It’s been a year, Whitefish Bay. Shake it off with one of our own. Shake it off with Steve.
- Cold Sweat: Cold Sweat is Wisconsin’s premier show band, featuring some of the area’s best musicians, multiple dynamic vocalists and the renowned three piece horn section, the Brew City Horns. Cold Sweat's energy, talent and non-stop fun will infect you until you can’t help joining in.
Purchase dinner favorites from the Sendik’s food tent and beer, wine and soda from the Civic Foundation. Thank you to the sponsors who make this event possible: Merchants of Whitefish Bay, Sendik’s Food Market, Keller Williams Realty, and the Ellenbecker Investment Group.
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Klode Park Beer Garden: The 1840 Traveling Beer Garden Show has added an additional date at Klode Park. The 1840 Traveling Beer Garden Show will be in Klode Park on August 21 (new) and September 11, from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
1840 has partnered with the Milwaukee Next Door Foundation to host this event. Please bring children’s books to donate to Next Door - Milwaukee’s book drive! Find more event information on the 1840 Brewing Company facebook page. Enjoy food, drinks, and live music! Cheers! |
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Bay Bridge Update: Check out our newly redesigned website for info on upcoming events like our summer book read; to find us at the WFB Farmers Market; and to subscribe to our monthly newsletter. And while you’re there, order one of our new yard signs to show your support for ensuring that Whitefish Bay is an inclusive community that is welcoming to all. Thanks to amazing volunteer Mary Blasberg for using her professional design skills to rebuild our web presence. |
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North Shore Health Department Highlights 07/20/2021 - Managing Asthma in the Summer Heat:
Asthma is a chronic lung condition in which airway inflammation occurs in response to various triggers, including allergens like pollen or mold, irritants like tobacco smoke or air pollution, viral infections, exercise, cold air and stress. This inflammation of the airways blocks airflow and can cause wheezing, chest tightness, cough, and shortness of breath.
In Wisconsin, approximately half a million children and adults suffer from asthma. Summer weather presents particular challenges for those with asthma, as heat and humidity promote pollen, dust mites and mold, which are common allergy triggers. Ozone pollution is also worsened by heat, and this too can irritate airways and cause asthma flare-ups.
Tips to manage your asthma this summer from WI Department of Health Services:
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Plan ahead: When temperatures soar, check the Air Quality Index (Interactive maps (wi.gov) to find out if it's safe to spend time outdoors. Sign up or text or email health advisory alerts (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (govdelivery.com)).
- Be prepared: No matter the weather, have your asthma rescue medication with you, especially on hot days. You never know when asthma symptoms may strike, so always keep your inhaler and meds with you and don't leave them in a hot vehicle.
- Stay cool: Avoid strenuous activity in the heat of the day from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and stay indoors on unsafe air days in air conditioning if possible. If you must be outside, stay in the shade, take frequent breaks, and drink plenty of water. Exercise in early morning when air quality is better.
- Have an action plan: An asthma management plan (sometimes called an asthma action plan) can help you identify when your asthma is flaring up and what steps to take when that happens on hot days and year-round.
- Talk to your doctor: If you know your asthma is worse in the summer season or triggered by hot and humid weather, talk to your doctor about your asthma treatment and make sure it is right for you.
As fall once again approaches, remember to get your flu shot! It is highly recommended that those with asthma to receive the flu vaccine each year. We provide flu shots at our department. Call 414.371.2980 for more information and watch for our flu clinic schedule on our website and social media.
What has the NSHD been working on?
- On August 3, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., we will be joining many other organizations at National Night Out. Join us at the Brown Deer Village Park (4920 W. Green Brook Drive, Brown Deer, WI 53223)
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Last week we published our North Shore Health Department Summer 2021 Newsletter. We will continue to publish the newsletter quarterly with Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer editions. Summer 2021.
- Our nurse supervisor, Kathleen Platt, continues to serve as our interim Health Officer.
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We are not currently providing COVID-19 vaccinations; however, individuals are welcome to call (414.371.2980) or visit our website (http://www.nshealthdept.org/) for more information on where they can obtain vaccinations. Walgreens and Meijer often have same day availability. We also have a Summer 2021 list of testing and vaccination sites that can be found by clicking here.
- On July 21, 2021, we held a community bike helmet fitting day to encourage people to wear a properly fitted helmet while biking. We always offer bike helmet fittings Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and you can purchase a helmet for $10. Call 414.371.2980 for more information.
Wisconsin Immunization Registry: Last week we provided information on accessing immunization records. As more and more individuals ask for the information, those vaccinated in Wisconsin can visit Public Immunization Record Access webpage for their vaccination records.
Immunizations (appointment required): We provide vaccinations for individuals who are underinsured or uninsured. Please call us at 414.371.2980 to find out what vaccines we have available and to make an appointment.
Upcoming Blood Pressure Screening (walk-ins welcome – no appointment necessary):
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NSHD Shorewood Office: 2010 E Shorewood Blvd. On the 4th Wednesday of the month from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting on July 28.
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Lydell Community Center: 5205 N Lydell Ave, Whitefish Bay. On September 14, October 12, November 9, and December 14 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Lois & Tom Dolan Community Center: 4355 W. Bradley Rd, Brown Deer. Typically, on the first Wednesday of the month from 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. HOWEVER, the August clinic is on August 18, rather than on August 4.
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Check our website for more up-to-date information about BP Screenings: http://www.nshealthdept.org/Clinics
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