Bellaire United Methodist Church will host its 11th annual Blessing of the Animals from 1-3 p.m. today (Saturday, March 25) on its front lawn at 4417 Bellaire Blvd. Humans of all faiths can bring their friendly and properly controlled pets — everything from dogs and cats to hamsters, reptiles, birds and fish — to receive an individual blessing from a pastor. The moment … [Read more...] about Blessing of Animals open today in Bellaire for fish, fowl, 4-legged friends
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Tree ceremony today will honor Bellaire volunteer Diane McLaughlan
The public is invited to honor Diane McLaughlan for her devotion to Bellaire at 3 p.m. today (Saturday, March 11), as a tree and plaque are dedicated in her memory. The ceremony will take place at the Bellaire Library Green Space, 5111 Jessamine St., and is led by the Patrons for Bellaire Parks, of which McLaughlan was a board member. The location is significant: McLaughlan … [Read more...] about Tree ceremony today will honor Bellaire volunteer Diane McLaughlan
West U Fathers & Flashlights: Putting the ‘fun’ in fundraising
The numbers told an impressive story about the 16th annual Fathers & Flashlights urban campout Nov. 5-6 on the fields at West University Elementary School: 517 youngsters, 250 dads, 240-plus volunteer moms and $137,000 raised for West U parks. Activities included catch-and-release fishing, a T-shirt tie dye station, inflatables, various arts and crafts, visits from exotic … [Read more...] about West U Fathers & Flashlights: Putting the ‘fun’ in fundraising
Nature Center to host fall festival weekend of pumpkin plucking, outdoor fun
Bellaire’s Nature Discovery Center, 7112 Newcastle Dr., will host its annual Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 15-16. The grounds of Russ Pitman Park will be filled with a photo opp-friendly selection of pumpkins along with educational festival fun, including carnival games and inflatables, nature activities, animal encounters, and vendors offering … [Read more...] about Nature Center to host fall festival weekend of pumpkin plucking, outdoor fun
Bellaire to dedicate 9/11 memorial today
The city of Bellaire will dedicate its 9/11 Memorial at 2 p.m. today (Sunday, Sept. 11) on a site — appropriately — next to the Fire Department and across from the Police Department in the 5100 block of Jessamine Street. The event will also serve as a memorial on this, the 21st anniversary of the tragic terrorist attacks. The 11-foot section of I-beam from the World Trade … [Read more...] about Bellaire to dedicate 9/11 memorial today