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Parks Department Announces New Playgrounds for the New Year
The Park and Recreation Department would like to wish the Bellevue Community a Happy Holiday! We are excited to announce some new playgrounds, a new shelter, permanent bathrooms, and new activities coming in 2024! The Bellevue Community will find these updated playgrounds at: At Two Springs we will be replacing the 2 yr. old –…
BLT Brings Holiday Spirit to Bellevue with Classic Musical White Christmas
Bellevue, Neb. — Bellevue Little Theatre, 203 W Mission in Olde Towne Bellevue, will bring the classic musical ‘White Christmas’ to the stage this year during the holiday season with weekend performances December 1-17. Opening night will feature wine and cheese for all adults as the BLT celebrates the theatre’s 55th anniversary. Curtain is at 7:30 pm…
Bellevue Halloween Tradition this Weekend with Trick or Treat Olde Towne
What started as a social media conversation in 2016 has grown into one of the best-attended events in Bellevue. Trick or Treat Olde Towne continues this year despite losing its long-running organizer Margie Guy. The idea for a trick-or-treat event in Olde Towne Bellevue was discussed on a Bellevue social media page years ago. Guy,…
As the First Full Week of Classes End, Two New Teachers Share their Different Paths to Bellevue Public Schools
As the first full week of classes for Bellevue Public Schools came to an end, it also marked the first full week with students for 69 new BPS teachers this year, which includes three social workers and six CADRE teachers. According to Amanda Oliver, Director of Communication for Bellevue Public Schools, 44 of the 69…
Construction Continues on The Alley as Opening Day Nears
Steve Kucirek, owner of The Alley, provided a recent update on the progression of the renovation of the former Leopard Lanes. He invited several stakeholders to The Alley for a walk-through including Bellevue Mayor Rusty Hike, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce President Diane Bruce, Westside State Bank CFO Heath Paulsen, and representatives from the Greater Omaha-Area…
Parks & Rec Offers Summer Sports Sign Up Info
Spring/Summer Registrations are NOW OPEN! Click on the links to register online. If you have any questions, please contact the Recreation Department at (402) 293-3142. Office hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday – Friday. Swimming Lessons Registration can be taken in person at the Recreation Department (Reed Center) 1200 Lord Blvd., Bellevue NE 68005. SPORTS…
Bowling on the Brink as Construction Continues Inside The Alley
Let’s begin with the answer to one of the most asked questions in Bellevue since last October, when it was revealed that the former Leopard Lanes bowling alley had been purchased by Steve Kucirek – who had big plans to both renovate and innovate the existing location. Demolition and renovation are coming along quicker than…
Light House Cafe Serves Up Heavenly Waffles with Unique Model
The newest arrival to Bellevue’s ever-evolving food scene is The Light House Cafe, located in the recently named Frontier District of Olde Towne. Their gradually expanding menu offers a hearty selection of coffee, breakfast staples such as biscuits and gravy and omelets, “Heavenly Waffles”, and healthy yogurt and granola parfaits. They had a soft opening…
Former Leopard Lanes Bellevue Bowling Center Purchased, Will Re-Open with New Owner and New Look
October 31, 2022 – Bellevue, NE The closed former Leopard Lanes Bowling Center located at 601 Chateau Drive in Bellevue has been purchased by a local area businessman and will re-open after renovations, which will begin immediately. Steve Kucirek – Omaha native, US Navy Veteran, and local Bellevue businessman has purchased the building and property…
American Heroes Park Conceptual Master Plan Unveiled
An ambitious, impressive master plan for American Heroes Park was discussed at the recent Bellevue City Council meeting. Jennifer Cross, Site Design Leader for HDR, spoke to the council in detail about the numerous amenities the park could offer the community in the future. These include an observation tower, explorative play area, activity zone, event…