After Mother Nature rained on their parades in 2018, West University and Bellaire are hoping to return full force to traditional festive Fourth of July activities Thursday — signature events that contribute to both cities’ reputation for old-fashioned, small-town living. West University’s Independence Day Bike Parade lines up at 8:45 a.m., then launches from in front of City … [Read more...] about Patriotic traditions: West U, Bellaire get ready for Fourth of July hoopla
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Weather experts offer timely flooding seminar at Crosspoint Church
With hurricane season just a month away, the National Weather Service and Bellaire Fire Department will host a free public “Floodaware” seminar from 6:30-8:30 p.m. today (April 30) at Crosspoint Church, 4601 Bellaire Blvd. The event will offer practical, localized information about flood forecasts and warnings, flood risks and insurance, and area topography that contributes … [Read more...] about Weather experts offer timely flooding seminar at Crosspoint Church
Hop on over to egg hunt, Easter Bunny visit
Youngsters will get an early and very personal visit from the Easter Bunny Saturday morning (April 20) at Evelyn’s Park, 4400 Bellaire Blvd. West University Baptist/Crosspoint Church are sponsoring a free egg hunt and Easter Bunny appearance along with carnival-style games, face painting, bounce houses, crafts and more from 10 a.m.-noon. Food will be available for purchase … [Read more...] about Hop on over to egg hunt, Easter Bunny visit
Celebrate spring (& get milkweed) at Nature Center’s Spring Fling
The Nature Discovery Center in Bellaire, 7112 Newcastle Dr., will host its annual free Spring Fling celebration from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today (April 13), rain or shine. The family friendly event is both fun and educational, an early Earth Day with nature and environmental activities, crafts, and exhibits, family nature hikes, and getting up-close-and-personal with live animals … [Read more...] about Celebrate spring (& get milkweed) at Nature Center’s Spring Fling
Animal blessing, festival will celebrate ‘God’s creatures’
Bellaire United Methodist Church will celebrate its annual free Blessing of the Animals from 12 noon-4 p.m. today (April 13) on the front lawn of the church, 4601 Bellaire Blvd. — while “Evelyn’s Bark” will go on from noon-3 p.m. across the street at Evelyn’s Park. People of all faiths are invited to bring their pets and have them blessed by the church's pastors. All pets … [Read more...] about Animal blessing, festival will celebrate ‘God’s creatures’