FeedsBelleville events for Nov. 25
Winterfest Christmas Parade set
The 3rd Annual Lighted Christmas Parade, part of Winterfest 2009, will begin a 1½ mile march through downtown from the Belleville High School parking lot at 6 p.m. Dec. 5.
Entry forms must be returned by tomorrow to the Belleville Chamber of Commerce office at 248 Main St. or faxed to (734) 697-1415.
The theme this year is Nostalgic Winter Wonderland, and the event will include a hot dog dinner for a nominal fee at the high school cafeteria beginning at 3 p.m. There will be fireworks display over Belleville Lake after the parade at about 7:30 p.m. and ice sculptures on display throughout the downtown area all day. Due to the fireworks, the Denton Road Bridge will be closed for a short time.
Santa will join everyone on the Historical Museum lawn to light the Christmas tree. He will then greet children at the First United Methodist Church on Charles Street.
Information is available at the chamber office, (734) 697-7157.
Angel of Hope service planned
The annual Angel of Hope Memorial Service will take place at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at Hillside Cemetery in Belleville.
This is a short but solemn evening set aside to remember deceased children.
To have a child’s name read aloud as part of the remembrance, phone the Brown Family Center, (734) 697-5090.
The cemetery is located at 46785 Denton Road.
Grief support offered
Free grief support, offered one-on-one and in group sessions is available at the Brown Family Center, 678 E. Huron River Dr. in Belleville.
For information, phone Mary Martinez, (734) 697-5090.
Charity Poker Tournament set
A no limit Texas Hold ‘Em charity poker tournament will begin at 2 p.m. Nov. 28, Dec. 19, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 at the Belleville Moose Lodge 934.
Registration for the tournaments will begin at noon. The top prize is $1,000 or more. There will also be Texas Hold ‘Em and Black Jack cash games before, during and after the tournament.
The Moose Lodge is located at 831 East Huron River Dr. For more information, phone (734) 697-2111.
Wreaths aid Belleville bands
Once again, the Belleville High School Band Boosters are sponsoring the annual Wreath Sale fundraiser. This year, offerings will include a 20-inch wreath for $22, a 28-inch wreath for $28, 24-inch door swag for $20 and 60 feet of cedar roping for $35.
Also for sale will be the Flower of the Month Coupon Card for $25 and table centerpieces for $28.
All proceeds benefit the band programs at the school. Orders and pre-payments must be submitted by Nov. 30.
Orders can be picked up from noon until 5 p.m. Dec. 5 at Garden Fantasy, 10501 Haggerty Road in Belleville.
For more information, phone Colette McClinton (313) 304-0336.
