Message from the Village President, Kevin Buckley
This Saturday (5/28) join your neighbors at the first Klode Beer Garden of the season, hosted by 1840 Brewing from 2-9pm. There'll be food and live music. More details below.
Also, please welcome WFB resident Lexie Deblitz as the new Executive Director of the Merchants of Whitefish Bay!
Have a great week. -kb
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Why Is The Village Hall Phone Ringing? |
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Are there pickleball lines at the Klode Park Tennis Courts? Yes, the Village recently added additional striping to the Klode Park tennis courts for Pickleball. There currently two movable nets on-site, with two more nets to be added shortly (total of four)! Use is first come, first served. Klode Park open from sunrise to 9:00 p.m. Enjoy!
What is the Refuse and Recycling collection schedule for Memorial Day (May 30)? Refuse and recycling normally picked up on Monday, May 30, will be picked up on Tuesday, May 31.
When is the next brush chipper collection? Brush will next be collected by Village crews next week (Beginning May 31). 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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This Week's Meetings:
- Monday, May 23, 4:45 p.m., Village Hall Board Room
- Tuesday, May 24, 6:30 p.m., Zoom
- Thursday, May 26, 5:30 p.m., Zoom
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Last Week's Meetings:
- Monday, May 16, 6:00 p.m., Village Hall Board Room
- Thursday, May 19, 5:30 p.m., Village Hall Board Room
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Whitefish Bay Business Improvement
District Names New Executive Director:
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The Whitefish Bay Business Improvement District (BID), known as the Merchants of Whitefish Bay, has named Lexie Deblitz as their new Executive Director. A Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation Board member since 2018, Lexie has been involved in the planning of many popular local events, and she shares in the Merchants’ mission to champion the downtown Whitefish Bay business district as an exceptional place to shop, live, and conduct business—for individuals, families, and visitors. She brings professional experience as the current Director of Talent & Industry Partnerships at the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) and Milwaukee 7 Economic Development Partnership. She previously supported MMAC’s Council of Small Business Executives, and directs strategic efforts in partnership with other local organizations.
In her new role as BID Executive Director, Lexie will help manage many Village-wide events, including First Thursdays on Silver Spring Drive, the Art Festival, Sidewalk Sale, Trick or Treat, Hanukkah and the Holiday Stroll, and the Ice Sculpture Crawl. She will also work to deepen and expand the engagement of local business owners, advocate for our local merchants, and act as a resource between stakeholders and the Village of Whitefish Bay.
Current Executive Director Katie Commer will be helping with Lexie’s transition. Thank you to Katie for all that she has accomplished in this role over the past five years! The Village Board recognized her service as Executive Director of the Whitefish Bay Business Improvement District at the Village Board Meeting last Monday.
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Yard Waste Schedule Collection Updates: |
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Yard Waste Collection: Beginning today, May 23, 2022, yard waste will be collected weekly on your normal refuse/recycling pickup day. Please make sure all yard waste bags and reusable containers are out in your parkway by 7:00 a.m. on that day. If you receive refuse and recycling pickup at the curb, bags and containers must also be placed at least three feet from your refuse and recycling carts. Yard waste bags or containers must weigh less than 50 pounds. Please remember that grass clippings are prohibited. To check your collection day, click here.
Brush Chipper Collection: There is no change to the brush chipper collection process. Crews collect once every two weeks throughout the Village. There is no scheduled collection day for the brush chipper. To ensure collection for the week, please have brush to the curb on Mondays by 7:00 a.m. Brush will next be collected by Village crews the week of May 30. Brush should be placed in the parkway between the curb and the sidewalk.
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May 28 - Klode Park Beer Garden:
The 1840 Brewing Company Beer Garden Road Show returns to Klode Park this Saturday, May 28 and three other dates this summer. Enjoy beer, food, and music from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Event details:
- May 28 - Music: Adam Palm Music, Food: The Trouble Maker’s Cocina
- June 18 - Music: Tom Mahan Band, Food: Heirloom Mke
- August 6 - Music/Food TBD
- September 10 - Music/Food TBD, Event until 8:00 p.m. on 9/10
1840 will also be at the Whitefish Bay Art Fest on July 9 and 10. 1840 is partnering with Project Bubaloo for this event.
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May 30 - Memorial Day Ceremony:
The community is cordially invited to Whitefish Bay’s 7th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony, sponsored by the Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation. The event is at 11:00 a.m. on May 30, 2022, at Armory Park (Corner of Henry Clay St. and Ardmore Ave.)
The ceremony will be an opportunity for Veterans to connect with one another and for the community to honor our country’s fallen service members. The event will also give Whitefish Bay families a way to teach children the meaning behind Memorial Day and to witness traditional military customs.
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June 2 - Sip*Shop*Support Local: First Thursdays on Silver Spring Drive:
Join us on Silver Spring Drive on the first Thursday of each month from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., June through September, for a few extra hours of shopping (and sipping!). Twenty Nine participating businesses will stay open late, and will offer wine (June and August) and beer (July and September) for you to enjoy. Plus, you can expect special promotions and great live music each evening. Learn more on the Merchants of Whitefish Bay website.
There are 3 Check-in Spots: Under the Clock in Consaul Commons, Elements Massage (312 E. Silver Spring), and Doterra Essential Oils (619 E. Silver Spring, the old Penzeys space) to get your wristband and map of participating merchants. It can be a quick fun night out with friends while supporting local businesses at the same time, or you extend the evening and make a dinner reservation.
Participating Merchants to date include: Indulge Salon + Skin, Mixed Bag MKE, Winkies Hallmark & Gifts, Aster & Ivy, WFB Pharmacy by Hayat, Burke Candy, Refresh Aesthetic Center, Music Together, Endless Smiles Boutique, Mathnasium, Hounds Around town, Bela Suresh Roongto Studio, Elements Massage, J. McLaughlin, Yellow Wood, Gerhard’s Kitchen & Bath, The Creator Collaborative, Ananda Citta Spiritual Care for People & Pets, Fresh Coast Dance, Burn Boot Camp, Doterra Essential Oils, The Great Frame Up/Gallery 505, The Navy Knot, Enliven Boutique, Fresh Coast Dance and Breadsmith.
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Updates from Village Hall: |
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Updated Property Tax Portal:
LandNav has updated the online property tax portal. As a result, the online process to make property tax payments online and how to print a receipt has changed. Click here to view the new property tax portal and then click the link below for further instructions. If you chose to pay your property taxes using the installment plan, the 3rd installment is due on Tuesday, May 31. Contact Village Hall at 414-962-6690.
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Public Works Collector/Service Worker Job Opening:
Job opening with the best DPW crew in Wisconsin! The Department of Public Works is seeking applicants to fill the position of Service Worker/Collector. Hourly rate starts at $24.38/hour with a 6 year pay increase plan and excellent benefits. Click here for more information and to apply
This full time position performs perform automated refuse and/or recycling collection, general labor tasks including but not limited to landscape maintenance, yard waste collection, tree/forestry maintenance, utility operation and maintenance, park and building maintenance, street maintenance as well as other general labor duties within the Department of Public Works.
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Updates From The Whitefish Bay Library: |
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Upcoming Holiday Hours Memorial Day:
The library will be closed on Sunday, May 29, and Monday, May 30, for Memorial Day. Memorial Day weekend is also the start of our summer hours going forward so we will be closed on Sundays through Labor Day weekend.
Tea Time Book Club, Virtual and In-Person, Friday, May 27, 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 Maus: A Survivor's Tale by Art Spiegelman Part 1 and Part 2. 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. Click here to join Zoom. Meeting ID: 817 7725 2388, Passcode: 33887462
Take and Tinker Collection - New Items: With warm weather right around the corner, we’ve added new items to our Take and Tinker collection to keep you entertained. Take and Tinker is a collection of tools, games, and other items that you wouldn't expect to find in a library! Some of our new additions include outdoor games including cornhole, bocce ball, giant Connect Four, and ring toss. We’ve also added some crafting tools including knitting and crochet needles, soap and bath bomb molds, and rubber stamps and decorative scissors for card making. This collection is generously funded by Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library. See the collection on our website.
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NSHD Healthy Highlight - May Is Mental Health Awareness Month:
#MentalHealthActionDay. Take a moment today to take action on your own mental health. From taking a moment for yourself, finding support or connecting with a friend, taking action on your mental health can be easy. If you don't know where to start, take action at MentalHealthIsHealth.us. Community Advocates has a great Mental Health and Wellness Resource Guide. It is a directory of resources for behavioral health, treatment, support groups and more for Milwaukee County residents that was updated March 2022.
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