Celebrate Eco-Week on Silver Spring Drive

With Earth Day coming up, the shops on Silver Spring Drive have declared Friday the beginning of "Eco-Week," which invites guests to discover all that is local, natural, healthy, green and earth-friendly in Whitefish Bay's business district.

John Stuhlmacher, President of the Business Improvement District's Board of Directors, said the BID is excited to highlight eco-friendly offerings on the street.

"Not only does every business have something special to offer shoppers in terms of being green, our local businesses are dedicated to the neighborhood, with many of them supporting other local businesses, which makes our community stronger,” Stuhlmacher said.

Shoppers are invited to visit establishments throughout the week as they showcase their sustainable wares, offer unique products and hold in-store promotions from April 20 to April 28.

Some highlights include the following:

• will be having a PlanToys Activity book giveaway as well as a drawing for a free Spooner Board – a fun way to improve balance, core strength and gross motor skills for ages 3 & up.

• will host a potting session. Participating children can decorate a clay pot, plant seeds and take them home. Stop in for details and to make reservations.

• Help Your Child’s Garden Grow at PNC Bank on Saturday, April 28 will have parents learning to sow the seeds of their children's financial future through the introduction to the 'S' is for Savings program that continues to support PNC's commitment to early childhood and financial education, with free refreshments and take-home activities and a Gardening Kit raffle.

• Old sneakers can be donated at to benefit Nike's Reuse-a-Shoe Program

• Stop by PNC Bank or on Silver Spring Drive to sign up to volunteer for Green Day in the Bay or the Farmers Market.

Additional activities and information will be posted online at the business district website.