Shop Bellevue this Friday!

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Home for the Holidays

A Dickens Christmas 

F r i d a y ,   D e c e m b e r  7        

Beginning at 6 pm 

In This Issue Upcoming Events Dog Pictures Art Exhibit at Sigra Gallery Travel Options Shop Bellevue! In Sympathy At St. John Upcoming Events Shop Bellevue! Home for the Holidays - A Dickens' Christmas Friday, December 7 beginning at 6 pm An old-fashioned festive evening of shopping and dining. Bellevue Neighborhood Association  Looking forward to a Tour of Homes in 2013 Shop Bellevue! Slip-Slidin' into Bellevue Friday, January 4 beginning at 6 pm Dog Pictures With Santa Get a 8x10 photo of your pooch with Santa and support a worthy cause this holiday season. Saturday, December 8 from 1 to 5 pm is your opportunity to do just that.  Your $15 photograph will benefit the Campbell County Animal Shelter. Bring your dog or cat to Doggynauts located at 708 Fairfield Avenue for a picture and some Christmas shopping for your favorite pet. Santa Paws Dirty Hairy's is sponsoring a fun-filled afternoon to benefit SAAP  at Interior Visions located at 404 Fairfield Avenue on Sunday, December 9 from 11 am to 5 pm.  Pet portraits, gifts, pet adoptions, and a gaudy holiday sweater contest!  Visit our website for more information! Travel Options Sure, you can hop in your car to get to Fairfield Avenue, but you may also want to consider walking, riding your bicycle or taking a TANK bus or the Southbank Shuttle.  http://www.tankbus.org/ It's hip, it's green, and you're bound to meet great people along the way.  Bellevue's independently-owned shops and galleries, fine eateries and bars hope you will share this monthly e-newsletter with your friends and family. You will find a link below to make it easy.  Thanks! Quick Links Register Now News More About Us Our Sponsors Bellevue Renaissance www.shopbellevueky.com Bellevue Renaissance mission is to enrich lives by providing a unique experience in the historic Fairfield Avenue business district.     Fairfield Avenue: Where People & Creativity Mix    859-431-8866   Proud member of:  Kentucky Main Street    City of Bellevue www.bellevueky.org 616 Poplar Street Bellevue, KY 41073 859-431-8866 I t ' s   F i r s t   F r i d a y !  D e c e m b e r   2 0 1 2 S h o p   B e l l e v u e !   Home for the Holidays A Dickens Christmas  F r i d a y ,   D e c e m b e r  7         Beginning at 6 pm         205     Sigra Gallery Receive a 20% discount on selected prints.     224     Bridal 911    301     Ball Embroidery & Gifts 5% off any Belvah Bag for Shop Bellevue!      305     Home Style                              All books at Past & Presents only $5 each...and 10% off all Fall merchandise at Home Style and Annex.  307     The Cozy Cottage           10% off 1st item purchased and 20% off second, also sample our sweet and saucy sauces and spiced holiday drink.  309      RSVP Services Artwork by Jason Ian Erler - Abstract works on canvas and wood from the last decade and representational drawings on paper from the last year or two.  Live Drawing on the night of the event. 310     Avenue Brew        Enjoy our dinner special of roast beef shepherds pie with corn muffin.       312     Splendid Things    Visit us for dazzling fashion accessories, an assortment of over 300 different ornaments, and sensational gifts for everyone on your list.   313     Bellevue Bistro 318     Bella on the Avenue    Have you heard about Bubble Necklaces?  Check out our wide selection and receieve 10% off. 319     Cleves and Lonnemann Jewelers We're open until 7 pm on Fridays.    321     Little Moments            334     Past & Presents             336     Purple Monkey                      341     The Bellevue Beadery      Shop at "The Gift Shop" at The Bellevue Beadery and receive 10% off any piece of jewelry.    343     Pasquale's  339     Mrs. Teapots Tea Room                                        401     Fabulous Finds for Less   20% off all Christmas Decor.   404     Interior Visions      Receive a "FREE" copy of Curt's book "YOUR HOME: A Living Canvas" with a purchase of $50 or more. The book will surely inspire the creative one on your gift list! 405     Healing Therapy  406     Twice as Nice Antiques and More       It's a WIN-WIN situation! With any purchase get a FREE Christmas Ornament of your choice or only pay a low price of $1 per Christmas item throughout the month of December. 411     Twisted Sisters Cafe         Stop in for a warm cinnamon bite and a taste of "twisted" grog! Open 6-8 p.m.   420     Schneider's Sweet Shop          421     Thyme Square         511     Siam Orchid   Please join us for a nice warm noodle soup (Gauw Teaw or Pho - a large bowl of Noodles with beef, chicken or vegetarian for $ 6.95.   519     The Elusive Cow                           Now Open!      601     Mackey Advisors                   605     Crone Cottage     605     Oasis for Healing 708     Doggynauts Get your doggy a winter coat!  Check out our new kitty corner!  We now sell Eukenuba and Buffalo Blue dog food.  We have gifts for the pet lover and the pet!  712     Virgil's Cafe   Stop in to the restaurant just named to Polly Campbell's Brunch Hall of Fame!                                          Good bye to Our Friend Last week, Bellevue Renaissance was saddened by the loss of a dedicated business owner, Mike Groneck of Groneck PhotoGraphix.  His kind and generous nature will be missed.  Bellevue Renaissance extends their sympathy to Mike's family and friends.    At St. John United Church of Christ Community Carol Sing    St. John welcomes the community to a Christmas Carol Sing in the church sanctuary on Friday, December 7th. Drop in anytime between 7:00 and 8:30 p.m! Sing your favorite carols with your friends and neighbors. Alternative Christmas Fair Also on December 7th, St. John will have a booth for their local mission, Senior Services of Northern Kentucky, and one for Church World Service (CWS).  If you have someone on our list that wants the gift of supporting a non-profit organization, then buy a goat for a family, or mosquito netting, or help bore a hole for water, all for global missions.    There will be refreshments, too!    St. John United Church of Christ  520 Fairfield Avenue  Banner artwork by Tyler Hildebrand of Hilde's Gallery. Shop Bellevue! poster design by Mark Kerley of Lucky Rabbit Studio.

Bellevue Renaissance | 616 Poplar Street | Bellevue | KY | 41073

Christmas Walk this Friday & Saturday!

Join the businesses of Bellevue Renaissance for their Christmas Walk and bring the joy back into your holiday shopping. (more below)

In This Issue Upcoming Events Small Business Saturday Travel Options Christmas Walk Prizes! Buy a Wreath Santa Paws Fundraiser Upcoming Events Bellevue Farmers Market at The Party Source Saturdays: 8 am to 3 pm Wednesdays: 3:30 to 7:30 pm Celebrate seasonality - buy direct from your local independent farmer.  Find for the Wednesday market inside The Party Source until spring and on Saturday near the entrance! Christmas Walk Friday, November 23 Saturday, November 24 10 am to 6 pm  Start your holiday shopping during  these festive days and earn chances to win fabulous prizes.   Small Business Saturday Saturday, November 24 Shop with participating businesses for the American Express Small Business $25 gift certificate promotion.  Shop Bellevue! Home for the Holidays - A Dickens' Christmas Friday, December 7 beginning at 6 pm An old-fashioned festive evening of shopping and dining. Bellevue Neighborhood Association  Looking forward to the 2013 Tour of Homes Shop Bellevue! Slip-Slidin' into Bellevue Friday, January 4 beginning at 6 pm Small Business Saturday November 24 Thank you big corporation American Express for sharing the value of shopping small independently-owned local businesses!    If you are an American Express card holder register for Small Business Saturday at www.shopsmall.com. You'll also find the list of businesses accepting American Express for this promotion that can earn you $25. Our businesses provide credit card services for your convenience.  Please remember each credit card transaction does carry a fee for the business, which is why there is truth in the old adage, "Cash is king". Travel Options Sure, you can hop in your car to get to Fairfield Avenue, but you may also want to consider walking, riding your bicycle or taking a TANK bus or the Southbank Shuttle.  http://www.tankbus.org/ It's hip, it's green, and you're bound to meet great people along the way.  Bellevue's independently-owned shops and galleries, fine eateries and bars hope you will share this monthly e-newsletter with your friends and family. You will find a link below to make it easy.  Thanks! Quick Links Register Now News More About Us Our Sponsors Bellevue Renaissance www.shopbellevueky.com Bellevue Renaissance mission is to enrich lives by providing a unique experience in the historic Fairfield Avenue business district.     Fairfield Avenue: Where People & Creativity Mix    859-431-8866   Proud member of:  Kentucky Main Street    City of Bellevue www.bellevueky.org 616 Poplar Street Bellevue, KY 41073 859-431-8866 2012 Fairfield Avenue   Christmas Walk  F a i r f i e l d   A v e n u e  Christmas Walk       Join the businesses of Bellevue Renaissance for their Christmas Walk and bring the joy back into your holiday shopping.  You'll find our eclectic collection of shops will be hosting holiday open houses throughout the walk so you'll have a chance to nibble and sip as you find the perfect gifts.  When you need a relaxing break from shopping; stop and enjoy one of our restaurants for a meal, snack or drink.  There's even more!  Adding to the festivities you'll have a chance to win great prizes including a gorgeous diamond ring from Cleves and Lonnemann Jewelers.  Read on for information on winning awesome prizes!    Be sure to enter to our Christmas Walk give away promotion (you must be at least 18-years old to enter) for chances to win the grand prize or one of many prizes valued at a minimum of $25.  Here's how:  Stop and register and get your first entry at any of the locations indicated below with registration location.  Once you're registered simply wear your Bellevue Renaissance sticker and fill out a raffle ticket at each of the locations listed below.  The more you visit the more chance you have to win.  Good luck!      Participants   205     Sigra Gallery   registration location       305     Home Style                              307     The Cozy Cottage   registration location       309     RSVP Services 310     Avenue Brew      312     Splendid Things   313     Bellevue Bistro 318     Bella on the Avenue    319     Cleves and Lonnemann Jewelers 321     Little Moments    registration location 334     Past & Presents             336     Purple Monkey                      341     The Bellevue Beadery    registration location  343     Pasquale's  339     Mrs. Teapots Tea Room                                      401     Fabulous Finds for Less     registration location  404     Interior Visions           406     Twice as Nice Antiques & More  411     Twisted Sisters Cafe         420     Schneider's Sweet Shop    registration location        421     Thyme Square         511     Siam Orchid   519     The Elusive Cow                              605     Crone Cottage    registration location  708     Doggynauts     registration location Top Reasons to attend the Christmas Walk: Great Shopping, Dining, Fun and PRIZES! Grand Prize: diamond  ring! 205     Sigra Gallery - Artwork      305     Home Style - home furnishings gift basket     307     The Cozy Cottage - gift basket of olive oil, dip mix, and bread warmer        309     RSVP Services - gift certificate  310     Avenue Brew - travel mug, pumpkin spice coffee, and a gift certificate       312     Splendid Things - handpainted holiday platter     313     Bellevue Bistro - gift certificate  318     Bella on the Avenue - black and white handbag    319     Cleves and Lonnemann Jewelers - Grand Prize: diamond ring!  321     Little Moments - holiday gift basket  334     Past & Presents - ear warmers, scarf, and wine bottle holder     336     Purple Monkey - purse made from recycled magazine pages                      341     The Bellevue Beadery - Christmas tree earrings and gift certificate 343     Pasquale's - gift certificate  339     Mrs. Teapots Tea Room - gift basket of tea, teapot and ornament 401     Fabulous Finds for Less - purse full of goodies    404     Interior Visions - signed copy of "Your Home a Living Canvas: Create Stunning Faux Finishing & Murals with Paint"     406     Twice as Nice Antiques & More - metal Christmas Tree & suprise       407     Bellevue Animal Hospital - gift certificate        411     Twisted Sisters Cafe - gift certificate         420     Schneider's Sweet Shop - gift certificate     421     Thyme Square - gift certificate         511     Siam Orchid - gift certificate  519     The Elusive Cow - gift certificate                            605     Crone Cottage - gourd Santa     708     Doggynauts  - gift certificate and custom-made dog leash 25       Joe's Crab Shack - gift certificate   Look at all the cool prizes! Purchase a Beautiful Live Wreath Join Bellevue Renaissance in thanking the Bellevue Neighborhood Association (BNA) for the festive decorations along Fairfield Avenue.  A dedicated group of volunteer "elves" armed with fresh greens and ribbons transformed "The Avenue" into a magical holiday scene. Members of the BNA will be joining Bellevue Renaissance during the Christmas Walk for a sale of wreaths as their winter fundraiser. They will be located by Bella on the Avenue located at 318 Fairfield Avenue during the Christmas Walk.  we hope you'll purchase a wreath - a gift that keeps on giving.  Santa Paws Dirty Hairy's is sponsoring a fun-filled afternoon to benefit SAAP at Interior Visions on Sunday, December 9 from 11 am to 5 pm.  Pet portraits, gifts, pet adoptions, and a gaudy holiday sweater contest!  Visit our website for more information! Banner artwork by Tyler Hildebrand of Hilde's Gallery. Shop Bellevue! poster design by Mark Kerley of Lucky Rabbit Studio.

Bellevue Renaissance | 616 Poplar Street | Bellevue | KY | 41073