Your guide to going ‘green’ in Bellaire and West U Focusing on the environment isn’t hard to do in Bellaire and West University this time of year. The temperatures are mild, trees are budding, azaleas and wildflowers are blooming (OK, yes — and the pollen is wafting). Earth Day on April 22 and the weeks leading up to it are full of outdoor events and special programs … [Read more...] about Where being ‘down to earth’ is a matter of civic pride

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YOUR ESSENTIAL EVENTS CALENDAR: Grease is the word for summer fun at BHS
SUBMIT YOUR WEST UNIVERSITY AND BELLAIRE EVENTS TO Charlotte@EssentialsMagazines.com, including date, time, location, contact information (at least one—website/phone/email). May include photo, events poster or logo. “Grease: The Musical” JANUARY 26-28 6:30 p.m. Bellaire HS auditorium/theater 5100 Maple St. Bellaire’s Red Bird Productions Theater Co. presents the classic … [Read more...] about YOUR ESSENTIAL EVENTS CALENDAR: Grease is the word for summer fun at BHS
Bellaire library group collecting used books for spring sale
In time for spring cleaning and for its April sale, Friends of the Bellaire Library will hold a drive-up book donation from 9-11 a.m. on March 26 in the parking lot adjacent to the library, 5111 Jessamine St. Donations of adult, young adult and children’s books, both hardback and paperback in good condition, are being sought. They should be placed in boxes or bags that can … [Read more...] about Bellaire library group collecting used books for spring sale
Strike up the bands: Local Music Festival kicks off tonight in Bellaire
More than 100 local musicians will take to the stage at Evelyn’s Park, 4400 Bellaire Blvd., for two days starting today (Oct. 11) for the second Local Music Festival. The first evening will take place from 5:30-10 p.m. under the giant oak tree in front of Betsy’s Café on the corner of Bellaire and Newcastle, with the daylong event Saturday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on the Great … [Read more...] about Strike up the bands: Local Music Festival kicks off tonight in Bellaire
Bellaire to celebrate its new municipal facilities with tours, concert
It’s been a 15-year process from planning and funding, and today (Sept. 13), Bellaire will celebrate the completion of its municipal facilities — a new City Hall, Civic Center and Police/Courts building — with tours, a ribbon-cutting and concert. Self-guided tours with employees on hand to answer questions will begin at 4:30 p.m., with the formal ceremony beginning at 6 … [Read more...] about Bellaire to celebrate its new municipal facilities with tours, concert