April 24 - Prescription Drug Take Back Day: This event is a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs at locations in communities throughout the country. The event will be at Whitefish Bay Village Hall from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on April 24, 2021. The October 2020 Take Back Day brought in nine boxes (over 205 pounds) worth of medications in Whitefish Bay. Click here for more info.

April 24 to May 1 - Enter to Win Merchants of Whitefish Bay Giveaways: Shop the Bay! Scan the QR code on the Bay Day posters, found in businesses along Silver Spring Drive, and on the banners at locations throughout the Village, including Richards and Cumberland schools. You can enter to win awesome items from: The Navy Knot, The Bay, Winkies, The Great Frame Up, Schwanke-Kasten, Breadsmith, Yellow Wood, Gerhard’s Kitchen & Bath, Fringe Home Furnishings, Aster and Ivy, High Brow Boutique, Painting With a Twist, Mathnasium, Empower Yoga, Elements Massage, Hounds Around Town, and more! Enter now—drawings will happen between April 24 and May 1!

April 24 to May 2 - Run the Bay: Runners of all ages can take part in this virtual run/walk race! We encourage you to put the headphones down and enjoy the natural beauty of the Bay, whether it’s solo or with your family. All proceeds go back to the Whitefish Bay Public Education Foundation. Register today at http://www.runthebay.org. 

April 30 - Arbor Day Celebration: A small outdoor Arbor Day celebration will be held on April 30, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. down near Klode Park Beach. A tree will be planted to replace a tree which was removed because of the Emerald Ash Borer. Thank you to the Sauer Family for donating the tree to be used as part of this year's celebration. For the 27th year in a row, the Village of Whitefish Bay was named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation!

May 1 - Garden Club Village Cleanup: Make a difference, and clean up your corner of the Bay! Your family, group, or organization can participate by choosing a location and picking up garbage. Sign up here. To learn more about the Garden Club’s Bay “Day” events, check out their Facebook Page @whitefishbaygardenclub, Instagram page @wfbgardenclub, or website www.whitefishbaygardenclub.com.

May 1 - Enjoy a Live Concert with Music Day In The Bay: Coming to a stop near you! Music Day In The Bay is Saturday, May 1, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mixtape MKE and the House of RAD will delight residents and neighbors with a three-hour, roving concert. Enjoy the music while you #ShopLocal and support one of our great local Merchants. Click here for a Google maps route link.

Though the traditional recycling drop-off day is not happening this year, there are drop-off sites throughout Milwaukee to help you properly dispose of items that cannot be collected by the Village, or that can be reused/repurposed. Check out some local resources below, and review the Village’s Recycling Guidelines here.

MMSD – Home HazMat Collection: Drop off household hazardous waste, such as gasoline, latex and oil-based paints, solvent-based cleaners, and more, at one of three sites in the Milwaukee area. MMSD also hosts mobile collections throughout the year. For more information, and a full list of items they accept, see their website. *Open to Milwaukee County residents only.

Refrigerant Depot (5311 South 9^th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53221): Bring your unwanted working/non-working appliances to this drop-off site in Milwaukee for proper recycling. For a list of items they accept, see their website.

Shorewood Transfer Station (3801 N Morris Boulevard, Shorewood, WI 53211): Whitefish Bay residents can dispose of certain electronics, including televisions, computers, cameras, video gaming systems, and tablets, at the Shorewood Transfer Station, open the first and third Saturdays of each month, April through November, and the first Saturday of the month, December through March. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. See here for a list of disposal fees. *Proof of residency is required

Batteries Plus Bulbs (6150 N Port Washington Road, Glendale, WI 53217): Recycle old batteries and lightbulbs at Batteries Plus in Glendale. Click here to see a list of items they accept (some store lists may vary; call 414-962-3927 with questions). For more information on their process, and to learn how to prepare your batteries for recycling, see here.

Dream Bikes (2021 N. Martin Luther King Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53212): Donate your gently used bicycles to Dream Bikes in Milwaukee, and help make a difference in a young person’s life. To learn more about this organization, visit their website.

Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library (5420 N Marlborough Drive, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217): Donate gently used books and media! There is a large yellow bin in the library lobby for donations.

Habitat for Humanity: Donate gently used furniture, appliances, housewares, and building materials to a local Habitat ReStore. To see some Milwaukee-area locations, click here. 

Goodwill / St. Vincent de Paul: Consider donating gently used furniture, clothing, and other household items to a local nonprofit. To find your closest Goodwill, click here. For St. Vincent de Paul thrift store locations, see here. 

Sing, Fly, Soar – Like a Bird! Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day 2021: The Whitefish Bay Garden Club in partnership with the Village of Whitefish Bay has maintained the Village’s designation as a Bird City for 10 years. During Bay Day/Week, you too can learn how you can help support migratory birds. World Migratory Bird Day seeks to raise awareness about complicated issues that hinder migratory birds’ bi-annual journeys. This year’s theme “Sing, Fly, Soar – Like a Bird” challenges us to increase our knowledge of what makes each species unique to hopefully deepen our love for these birds and help conserve their species and habitats! 

Curby’s Compost: Curby’s Compost Service is a curbside compost pickup service. When you sign up, you will receive a container and compostable bag to use throughout the week. During the week, add compostable items to the container (click here for a full list of what you can/can’t compost) and then simply bring your container to the curb for pickup! Curby’s will replace your filled container with a clean container and a new compostable bag. Pickup is every Tuesday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Members are billed on a monthly basis; click here for rates.

Members also receive a credit good toward one 25-pound container of Dirty Dirt’s Artisan Blend Organic Soil every six months. New members receive 25% off their first month. Contact Curby’s Compost at 414-445-4345 or visit www.curbyscompost.com.

Girl Scout Silver Award Project: Check out this project by Girl Scout Troop 6267, which addresses the issue of water pollution with garbage contaminants in Milwaukee county. Troop 6267 created a video raising awareness about this issue and informing people on how to help with the Marine Debris Tracker app. Check the video out here!