Good morning, Bellevue.

Taste of Bellevue is preparing for its summer celebration that starts this weekend and gives neighbors a chance to win gift cards to local restaurants.

Celebrating 10 years, the event founded by Bellevue native Garrett Sims will feature over 30 local businesses (boosting local dining opportunities).

The eastern Nebraska Senior Companion Program, serving about 150 seniors with 50 volunteers, faces a funding cut if its federal grants drop when the grant year restarts in July—program coordinator Abby Wayman said 85% of the $400,000 annual budget relies on federal funds with the remaining amount coming from local sources.

Statewide Arboretum Native Plant Sale

9 AM – 12 PM — Camp Brewster, Fontenelle Forest — Free entry — Discover native plants and learn about their environmental benefits at this annual sale.

Bellevue Planning Commission Monthly Meeting

6:00 p.m. — City of Bellevue Parks Department — Free entry — Attend the monthly meeting to engage in local planning matters and community development.

Green Chapel Tournament 2025

9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Bellevue University Gordon Lozier Athletic Center — $20 registration, $10 per event — Test your skills in smallsword, longsword, rapier, and mixed steel competitions.