A toast to Bellaire neighbors

Editor's Note: On March 11, Patrons for Bellaire Parks released a statement: Due to the growing concerns around COVID-19, the Board cancelled the in-person component of Wine and Tapas 2020. Wine and Tapas Goes International an online event that will contain a Silent Auction, Cork Pull, and potential other digital components. See updates here.

PATRONS for Bellaire Parks hosted the annual Martini Party, the prelude to the upcoming Wine and Tapas Gala, at The 77 Events Room. The Martini Party was co-chaired by PATRONS board members, Rebecca Phillips and Kristi Coffey. PATRONS president Sharon Veldman announced at the event that this year’s Wine and Tapas Gala honorees will be Chief of Bellaire Police, Byron Holloway, and his wife, Linda Holloway. The 2020 Wine & Tapas Gala – “Wine & Tapas Goes International” – will take place Sat., March 28 at The Great Lawn at Bellaire Town Square, 7-11 p.m. and will include drinks, food, dancing and some fun surprises. Pictured at the Martini Party are (from left) Brian Lopez, April Lopez, James Peery, Holly Peery, Michael Marx, Kelley Marx, Jorge Puig, Esther Puig, Charles Kalas and Lindsey Kalas. See more details about the Wine and Tapas Gala here. Also, check out this video, which was shown at the Martini Party, to discover some new Bellaire additions in 2019 and new, fun equipment to look forward to this year.