The City of Glendale, Wisconsin
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WELCOME!Welcome to "The Glendale Stream", the City of Glendale's monthly electronic stream of information. The purpose of The Glendale Stream is to keep you informed, engaged, and excited about what's going on in our city. We hope you enjoy! If you are interested in receiving the newsletter every month, sign up here.
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Final Property Tax Payments
The Common Council approved a resolution authorizing a taxation district to waive interest and penalties on property tax payment installments due on or after April 1, 2020. This means that any resident or business unable to make their May 31, 2020 property tax installment will have until October 1, 2020 to make their payment without incurring additional interest and penalty.
There is no form to complete. This is an automatic extension for final installment tax payers. Residents and businesses can continue to make payments to the City of Glendale until July 31, 2020. After that date, remaining collections are turned over to Milwaukee County.
Please contact City Hall at (414) 228-1705 if you have additional questions.
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Brush and Yard Waste
The Department of Public Works would like to remind residents NOT to rake leaves or yard waste to the curb in the Spring. Yard waste and leaves will be collected as part of the Brush & Yard Waste Program. Please refer to the City's website regarding brush and yard waste.
Lawns
A friendly reminder that per State Ordinance, lawn, grasses and weeds may not exceed eight (8) inches in length. Along with this, please refrain from blowing grass into the streets.
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The City of Glendale will conduct its annual water main flushing program from April through August of 2020.
The flushing program is designed to remove natural minerals like iron and calcium that sometimes collect in the bottom of water mains. This operation may cause temporary discoloration in your water supply. By allowing your water to run for a short period of time, the problem should clear itself. Please be assured, although the water may be discolored, it is safe for human use.
Any inconvenience should not last more than a day. If problems persist, or for more information, please call the Glendale Water Utility at (414) 228-1719 or (414) 228-1710.
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Does Your Storm Drain Spark Joy?
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Missed Collections
If you suspect your garbage, recycling or yard waste collection has been missed, residents must contact Advanced Disposal directly at (262) 679-0860. This allows residents to explain, in detail with the service provider, what items are placed for collection and any possible reasons for non-collection.
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Partisan Primary Election - August 11, 2020
Am I Registered to Vote?
Are you a new Wisconsin voter? Has your name and/or residential address changed since you last registered to vote? Have you not voted in the past four (4) years? If so, you are required to complete a voter registration application. Check your voter registration status at any time, by visiting MyVote.WI.gov.
• Voters must reside at their residence for 10 consecutive days prior to the election.
• Changes in apartment numbers, even if you reside in the same building, are considered a change of address and a new voter registration must be completed.
• Name changes require a new voter registration application.
Vote by Mail
Under Wisconsin law, any voter who prefers to vote by absentee ballot may request one! If you are not already registered to vote, you must do so to request an absentee ballot.
Requests for absentee ballots can be made at any time! The sooner you do so for the next election, the better. The deadline to request a ballot for the August 11, 2020 election is Thursday, August 6, 2020.
Completed absentee ballots MUST be returned to the Clerk's Office no later than 8:00pm on Election Day.
You may request a ballot:
• Online - Submit your application at MyVote.WI.gov
• By Mail - Send in the Absentee Ballot Application to the Clerk's Office or drop it in the City Hall drop-box. Be sure to enclose a copy of your photo ID.
Poll Workers Needed!The City of Glendale would like you to join our team of Election inspectors!
The qualifications to apply are:
• Must live in Milwaukee County
• U.S. Citizen
• No unpardoned felony convictions
• Must be at least 16 years old
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Home Safety Practices
While enjoying the warmer weather, please remember home safety practices. Close your garage door and lock your house when away. Do not leave items of value, such as bicycles and lawnmowers out in the yard. Also, keep your vehicles locked and do not leave your keys or any valuables in your car.
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North Shore Library Virtual Programs | June 2020 |*Please note, all times and program venues are subject to change. Due to the difficulty of determining when the library will be able to offer programs to the public again, any program listed here is subject to rescheduling, location change, or cancellation. Before attending a program, please check our website at http://www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/calendar.html for the most up-to-date information on our programs.
Summer ReadingAdult Summer Reading Monday, June 8 - Saturday, August 8
How to join: http://www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/
Join our Summer Reading Program for adults online! Earn prizes for reading books from June 8-August 8. Earn a small prize and a raffle ticket for reading up to 3 books (should be 300+ pages each), and get an extra raffle ticket for any additional books you read. Raffle winners will receive a gift card to a local business of your choice, selected from our list. Check our website for more details. Kids & Teen Summer Kick-Off All ages
Monday, June 15 | 2:00 PM
Sign-up for this year’s summer reading program: Imagine Your Story! We will be handing out frozen custard and take-home “summer kick-off” kits available for kids and teens to take-and-go outside of the library. Kits and frozen custard will be available while supplies last.
Adult Programs
Cut the Cord Tuesday, June 2 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
How to join: https://www.gotomeet.me/NorthShoreLibrary/cut-the-cord | Access Code: 287-101-581
As we are social distancing, streaming services are an increasingly popular way to consume entertainment. Learn the pros, cons, and process of how to end cable subscriptions in favor of streaming services. Video chat will be recorded and posted on the library's YouTube page at a later date. Let’s Talk Brain Health Tuesday, June 9 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
How to join: https://www.gotomeet.me/NorthShoreLibrary/lets-talk-brain-health | Access Code: 812-806-597
Learn about dementia and brain health from Candice, a Dementia Care Specialist from the Milwaukee County Department on Aging. Candice will discuss risk factors for developing memory loss, normal vs not normal aging, warning signs of Alzheimer’s, ways to reduce your risk of developing memory issues, and the importance of early detection. The first step to reducing your risk of developing memory issues is becoming educated on the topic and making lifestyle changes to incorporate healthier habits. What is good for the heart is good for the brain!
*This is a live video chat presentation and will not be recorded or posted for later use.
Virtual Book Club
Tuesday, June 16 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Book: Bird Box by Josh Malerman How to join: https://www.gotomeet.me/NorthShoreLibrary/bird-box-book-club | Access Code: 572-358-509
In this virtual book club meeting, librarian Melody will host a video chat discussion of Josh Malerman’s Bird Box. In Bird Box, brilliantly imaginative Malerman captures an apocalyptic near-future world, where a mother and her two small children must make their way down a river, blindfolded. One wrong choice and they will die. And something is following them -- but is it man, animal, or monster? Within these tracks, Malerman, a professional musician, discusses his love of horror and invokes an ethereal and atmospheric experience in an homage to Orson Welles à la War of the Worlds.
Virtual Trivia Night
Monday, June 22 | 7:00-8:00 PM
How to join: https://www.gotomeet.me/NorthShoreLibrary/virtual-trivia-night-june | Access Code: 872-450-501
Join us for online trivia at home! Participate with your household team or as a team of one! We’ll have 4 categories covering some great questions. Questions and video chat will be shared via GoToMeeting, and participants can submit answers using Google Forms.
Virtual Viewing Party
Tuesday, June 23 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Movie: Bird Box on Netflix
Watch Bird Box with librarian Melody on Netflix Party. We’ll chat about the movie and how it compares to the book. Bird Box is rated R for violence, bloody images, language and brief sexuality. Viewer discretion advised. The link to join will be posted on our Facebook event on June 23 at 6:30 PM.
*You must have an active Netflix subscription and access to a Chrome browser on a desktop or laptop to join.
Book Spine Poetry
Tuesday, June 30 | 1:00-2:00 PM
How to join: https://www.gotomeet.me/NorthShoreLibrary/book-spine-poetry | Access Code: 827-842-253
Create a poem using book spines with librarian Maren and post a picture with our hashtag, #nslbookspinepoetry. The library will share our favorites on our Instagram and Facebook pages! For All Ages
Participate in a virtual escape room in the Land of Oz! Your goal is to find clues, solve puzzles, and travel through the land of Oz in order to find Dorothy! After Dorothy defeated the Wicked Witch of the West, she, Toto, and the Wizard returned home. While serving as king of Emerald City, the Scarecrow discovers that Toto has reappeared in Oz. With no sign of Dorothy, the Scarecrow must enlist the help of the Tinman and Cowardly Lion to find out what happened and return Toto to his beloved owner.
Community Dress-Up Contest
Monday, June 22 - Monday, June 29
Dress up like a local community hero, a nurse, grocery store clerk, or food shelter volunteer, and post a picture on Instagram. Use #northshorehero to share a photo of your costume! The library will repost some of our favorites on our Instagram and Facebook pages.
Teen ProgramsTeen Fairy Gardens
Grades 6 & up Thursday, June 18 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
How to join: https://zoom.us/j/99635614338 | Meeting ID: 996-3561-4338
Into fantasy and fairy lore? Join us in our virtual program to create your own fairy garden! Don’t have a green thumb? That’s OK! Fairy gardens are decorative and more about expression of art than science. So let your creativity shine and make something magical! Visit the library during the week leading up to the program and pick up a “fairy garden kit” to get supplies for your very own garden!
Tween & Teen Writer’s Workshop
Grades 4 & up Thursdays, June 18 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
How to join: https://zoom.us/j/92620627852 | Meeting ID: 926-2062-7852
Practice your creative writing skills with others using fun writing prompts and games! Zoom meeting link.
Tween & Teen STEAM: E-Textiles!
Grades 4 & up Wednesday, June 24 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
How to join: https://zoom.us/j/96997091505 | Meeting ID: 969-9709-1505
Learn how to hand sew with conductive thread and make a light-up LED bookmark! Pick up your “e-textile kit” at the library during open hours beginning Wednesday, June 17. Family Programs
Virtual Mad Science Workshop
All ages
Tuesday, June 16 | 1:30 PM
Be amazed - by science! Join Mad Science for an interactive and exciting science workshop for all ages!
Watch as a Mad Scientist conducts experiments and ask questions after! Online meeting room information will be available on our calendar of events and Facebook page closer to the event.
Family Fun Night: Unicorn Party
All ages
Thursday, June 18 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
How to join: https://zoom.us/j/91629182784 | Meeting ID: 916-2918-2784
Celebrate this summer’s theme “Imagine Your Story” by doing activities based on one of our favorite imaginary animals: the unicorn! We will read books, learn facts and make our own unicorn masks! Unicorn activity kits will be available to pick up at the library beginning June 15. Each kit will have everything you need to celebrate this magical creature.
Magician Jim Lenz
All ages
Tuesday, June 23 | 1:30 PM
Join us for a virtual magic show from renowned magician Jim Lenz! Online meeting room information will be available on our calendar of events and Facebook page closer to the event.
Schlitz Audubon Beaks and Talons
All ages
Tuesday, June 30 | 1:30 PM
Meet the Schlitz Audubon’s Raptors in this virtual event! Online meeting room information will be available on our calendar of events and Facebook page closer to the event. Children’s Programs
Become a Library Pen Pal!
Registration open, ends June 16
Sign Up: https://forms.gle/aLeUWZgTN8ANCd5o7
Be a Library Pen Pal this summer to help kids in your community learn! The program is open to children and adult seniors. Kids will have a chance to practice their writing skills while learning more about their community. Sign-up at https://forms.gle/aLeUWZgTN8ANCd5o7. Please contact the North Shore Library Youth Services Department at NorthShore.LibraryChildrens@mcfls.org with questions.
Read, Play, Grow!
For babies 6-23 months Mondays, June 15 - July 29 | 10:30 AM
How to join: https://zoom.us/j/98069305192 | Meeting ID: 980-6930-5192
A virtual storytime with stories, songs, rhymes and more for babies and their caregivers!
Story Time
For children 3-5 years old, siblings welcome Tuesdays, June 16 - June 30 | 10:30 AM
How to join: https://zoom.us/j/96689919158 | Meeting ID: 966-8991-9158
Story time with stories, songs and rhyme.
Toddler Time
For toddlers 2-3 years old Wednesdays, June 17 - July 1 | 10:30 AM
How to join: https://zoom.us/j/97460839253 | Meeting ID: 974 6083 9253
Stories, songs, dancing and bubbles for toddlers and their caregivers.
Library Makers: Hour of Code
Grade 1 & up Wednesday, June 17 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
How to join: https://zoom.us/j/98031370921 | Meeting ID: 980 3137 0921
Learn something new at this hands-on library program for school age kids! This month we will be learning how to code using Code.org!
Jack’s Bean Sprouts
Ages 3-8
Saturday, June 20 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
How to join: https://zoom.us/j/95426266015 | Meeting ID: 954-2626-6015
A program for our budding gardeners! Simple gardening with little ones is a fun way for your child to practice their locomotor skills, body management skills, and object control skills. In this messy virtual program, we will plant a seed together and have a ton of fun all along the way. Visit the library during open hours in the week before the program to pick up a “gardener's kit” including soil, a small plantable pot and some seeds!
Music and Movement
For children 2-5 years old, siblings welcome Monday, June 22
| 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Sing, play, dance and groove during this exploration of music and movement for young learners! Music & Movement will be posted on Facebook Live on June 22 at 5:30 pm and will be available to view after that.
LEGO Club
Grades K5-5th, parents and siblings welcome Wednesday, June 24
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
How to join: https://zoom.us/j/95395115961 | Meeting ID: 953-9511-5961
Meet other Lego builders, try our Lego challenge and share your creations with others!
4th-6th Grade Book Club
Thursday, June 25 | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
How to join: https://zoom.us/j/96698476568 | Meeting ID: 966-9847-6568
Read the chosen book ahead of time, then discuss with others. Books and a craft kit will be available at the circulation desk one month before each meeting.
1st-3rd Grade Book Club
Thursday, June 25 | 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
How to join: https://zoom.us/j/95415516213 | Meeting ID: 954 1551 6213
Read the chosen book ahead of time, then discuss with others! Books and a craft kit will be available online and at the circulation desk one month before each meeting.
STEAM Story Time
For children 3-6 years old, siblings welcome Friday, June 26 | 10:30 AM
How to join: https://zoom.us/j/93368387940 | Meeting ID: 933-6838-7940
Learn about science, math and art concepts through stories and hands-on experiments. Visit the library during open hours that week to pick up an “experiment kit” to use while you attend the program!
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