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Reading and Beyond in the Bellevue Library Children’s Department
By Michelle Bullock, Bellevue Public Library Children’s Librarian Bellevue Public Library’s children’s and family programs are more popular than ever and continue to evolve. The variety of programs available for families with children through grade 6 has increased and family participation has skyrocketed, indicating community enthusiasm. Early Literacy programs are geared toward families with children…
Last Month in Bellevue History… November 1973, 1983, and 1993
We had an article stuck in the chute from last month. It should have been posted in mid-November, but better late than never…..
Carey and Brian Hamilton to Receive Midlands Community Foundation’s 2023 Reflection Award
Dec. 5, 2023 – Midlands Community Foundation (MCF) is pleased to announce that Carey and Brian Hamilton will receive the Reflection Award at the organization’s 2024 Reflection Ball on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Embassy Suites in LaVista. Each year MCF honors an individual or individuals who have contributed significantly to Sarpy and/or Cass…
Support Local and Spread Cheer: 11 Unique Christmas Gifts from Local Businesses in 2023
As the holiday season approaches, there’s a special magic in finding the perfect Christmas gift that not only brings joy to your significant other but also supports the Bellevue community. This year, we invite you to explore the offerings of locally owned stores, where unique treasures await. But before we delve into the exciting gift…
High School Winter Varsity Sports Preview: Bellevue West
Bellevue West Winter Varsity Sports Preview for boys’ and girls’ basketball, boys’ and girls’ wrestling, bowling, and swimming/diving as provided by the coaches. Boys Basketball Season Outlook: I am looking forward to seeing what this group of returners can do this season. They know what being a member of the Bellevue West basketball team is…
High School Winter Varsity Sports Preview: Bellevue East
Bellevue East Winter Varsity Sports Preview for boys’ and girls’ basketball, boys’ and girls’ wrestling, bowling, and swimming/diving as provided by the coaches. Boys Basketball Season Outlook: I’m looking forward to building on the chemistry that I have with this group of guys. I coached them all when they were on the freshmen team a few…
Loss of a Hero
The Bellevue Police Department was devastated by the loss of one of our own on the morning of Saturday, November 18th. Officer Chris Abbott had a medical emergency while at an event with his family. Despite early intervention by medical professionals, he did not survive this event. In honor of Chris, I thought it would…
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…
The Wait is Over, Happy Buddha’s Asian Cuisine Opens for Business Tuesday
After more than a month of construction delays, Happy Buddha’s Chinese Cuisine is set to open this Tuesday, November 21st. While initially hoping to open in September, owners Jacob Betsworth and John Stevens are excited that opening day is here. “This is the most exciting project I have ever done,” said Betsworth. “It’s been a…
Holiday Help at the Bellevue Public Library
By Melissa Moore, Library Technical Services We’re in the final stretch of the year, and the holidays are coming fast! We all want to enjoy the family, friends, and fun that come with holiday festivities, but with prices on the rise, we’re all looking to capture the holiday spirit without emptying our bank accounts in…