Message from the Village President, Kevin Buckley

There are two interesting meetings today:

• The Bike & Pedestrian Safety information meeting will be held at the library from 4-6pm. 
• The Plan Commission will meet to discuss the conditional use permit for The Argo, which plans to reopen the Fox-Bay Theater. The public is invited and will have the opportunity to speak.  

Village staff and members of the CDA have been working on The Argo project for the past ~6 weeks, analyzing the concerns, which break down into financial and "quality of life" issues for our village.

While the financial inputs can be calculated and spent, the parking, noise, and safety issues need serious study, planning, and mitigation, which is more difficult. We will persevere.  

Have a great week! -kb

What are the rules for dog walking? With the mild winter, many residents are walking outside. Remember that dogs are required to be be on a leash and you are required to pick up after your dog!

Is there a Primary Election in February? Yes! There will be a Primary Election on Tuesday, February 18. Click here to review a sample ballot (ballot is the same for all wards).

Have a question? Send us an email or give us a call at (414) 962-6690.

Fox Bay Theater

Redevelopment Update

The Plan Commission will meet TONIGHT, Monday, February 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., to discuss the Conditional Use Permit application for the proposed new business in the Fox Bay Theater (The Argo). The permit covers areas such as parking, noise, and security. The Plan Commission meeting agenda and packet is available on the Village website. 

The WFB PD is HIRING police officers! 

Enjoy excellent benefits, an awesome community, and a great work environment! All the details are here.

Weekly update 1/27-2/3: On 1/30 at 7:23am, a resident in the 4600blk N Lake stated that an unknown male subject was sleeping on a couch in their basement. The subject did not speak much English, but had told the homeowner they were lost. The man was arrested for loitering/prowling and trespassing. Nothing was stolen from the house, but at some point, the man did eat some avocado toast and fruit from the kitchen. On 2/1 at 7:39pm a resident in the 800blk E Henry Clay called to report a loud wind chime. It was windy. He was advised to talk with his neighbor about the noise, so he could wind down and relax as it was not a police issue.

MMSD Home HazMat:

Got yuck in your house or garage? Drop off your old and unused household hazardous waste at one of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District - MMSD permanent or mobile collection locations. It’s a great way for you to help keep our land and water clean and safe! Milwaukee County Residents Only (no businesses).

TONIGHT! Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Study - Public Information Meeting

As a reminder, we have a public involvement meeting tonight, Monday, Feb. 10. During this meeting, the Village of Whitefish Bay will present the findings from its pedestrian and bicycle safety improvement study. Join us anytime between 4-6 p.m. at the Whitefish Bay Public Library 2^nd Floor Program Room. We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information about the study, click here.

Buckley & Big Bay Parks Storm Sewer Repair:

Construction activities for permanent repairs to the failed storm sewer outfall in Buckley & Big Bay Parks continues.

Click here for the weekly progress report.

WFBHS Theatre Presents Mamma Mia!  

ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.

The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter, and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs, and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! a guaranteed smash hit for any theater. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget! Over 60 million people worldwide have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show!

When: February 28, March 1, 7 & 8 at 7:00 p.m., and March 2 at 2:00 p.m.

Where: Whitefish Bay High School Auditorium

Tickets: $20 for adults, $15 for senior citizens, and $10 for students

Ticket Information: WFBHSTHEATER.COM

Incoming 2025-26 4-Year Old Kindergarten (4K) Enrollment Information

4K Online Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year opened on Monday, December 9, 2024. Visit our website for more information about the enrollment process.

Save the Date!

No School – Monday, February 17

Whitefish Bay Public Library:

Winter Reading Program

Our Winter Reading Program is back. The program starts on January 20 and runs through February 28. Adults can participate through Beanstack (https://wfblibrary.beanstack.com/reader365), while kids and teens can stop by the Youth Services Desk to get started with a paper log. Thanks to Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library and the Kiwanis Club of North Shore Milwaukee.

All Ages Storytime

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 10:00-10:30 a.m.

Join us for stories, songs, and more at an all ages storytime! What's Storytime? Storytime is a time to share books, stories, songs, and fun while building early literacy skills.

Toddler Time

Tuesdays, 10:00-10:30 a.m.

12mo-24mo with an adult caregiver. (Siblings are welcome.) 

Registration required

Toddler Time is back! Join Miss Valerie for stories, songs, lap bounces and more, followed by a playtime for our little ones.

Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, February 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Our Mystery Book Club meets once a month and is led by librarian Sharon Nagel. This month we're reading The Secret Book & Scone Society by Ellery Adams. This meeting will be a hybrid meeting, both on Zoom and in person at the library. Click here to join Zoom:

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 890 9070 0104

Passcode: J8yJp03W

Thanks for the Memoirs- New Book Club

Thursday, February 13, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Please register here.

Join us for our inaugural meeting on February 13 to discuss The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan. Discussions will be facilitated by Mary Sussman, who previously led Shakespeare and Company (2003-2005), dedicated to the works of William Shakespeare; and League Café, dedicated to books about racial equity (2018-2023). Copies of the book will be available at the adult reference desk.

Tea Time Book Club

Wednesday, February 19, 2:00 p.m.

Tea Time Book Club meets once a month. This month we're reading The Women by Kristin Hannah. Tea Time Book Club offers in-person meetings at the Library in the 2nd floor Program Room.

Let's Talk with Little Light Pediatric Therapies

Friday, February 21, 10:00-10:45 a.m.

Ages 1-4yo with an adult caregiver. (Siblings are welcome.) 

Please register here.

This 45-minute class will be play-based and fun, and it is designed to empower you to enhance your child's language development through everyday routines, play, and music. You'll leave with some concrete tips and ideas to incorporate at home and on-the-go.

All Ages Block Party

Saturday, February 22, 10:00-11:00 a.m.

All ages with an adult caregiver. No registration required.

Join us for a fun time building at our all ages, drop-in Block Party! We'll have a variety of building materials perfect for a variety of ages, and you're invited to come and build. Stop by for 15 minutes of building or stay for the entire session! 

Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library Writing Contest

Friends are once again offering Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library Writing Contest. This will be the 12th straight year for the contest, which includes submission categories for short story (1,000 words or less), memoir (1,000 words or less), and poetry (200 words or less). The contest is open to anyone 16 and up. Submissions will be accepted from January 13 - February 10 and are limited to one entry per category per person. Cash prizes will be awarded in spring. Please include a cover page on your entry with the following: Name, address, email, phone number, entry date, and category.

Email entries to reference@wfblibrary.org or drop off in person at the Adult Services Desk or mail them to:

Friends of the Whitefish Bay Library Writing Contest

5420 N Marlborough Drive

Whitefish Bay, WI 53217

North Shore Health Department:

Click here to view the February 5, 2025 Weekly Summary from the North Shore Health Department

Whitefish Bay Garden Club

Join the Whitefish Bay Garden Club Tuesday, February 11, at the Cahill Square Park Warming House to learn from Mariette Nowak (author of Birdscaping in the Midwest and president of the Wild Ones Kettle Moraine Chapter). Mariette will teach us how to increase the variety of birds in your yard by growing native plants, offering birds their natural habitat and a yearlong smorgasbord of berries, nuts, seeds, and insects. Gardeners and native plant enthusiasts can play a vital role in restoring & preserving native communities that support not only birds, but also other wildlife including butterflies, bees, and bats.

This meeting is open to the public. Light refreshments provided by the Whitefish Bay Garden Club.

Merchants of Whitefish Bay

Whitefish Bay Public Library

Whitefish Bay School District

Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission

Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation

North Shore Fire Department

Whitefish Bay Little League

Bay Bridge

North Shore Junior Women's Club

WFB Blue Duke Nation

Whitefish Bay Recreation and Community Education

Kiwanis Club of North Shore Milwaukee

Whitefish Bay Garden Club

Whitefish Bay Public Education Foundation

Whitefish Bay Woman's Club

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