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Past home page items - 2009

Dec. 13th - Aquarium open during

the Conservatory Poinsettia Soiree


 


Thanks to all who help place the Koi inside for the winter! - Click for pictures


 

A benefit for our sister building,
the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory

 


"A NIGHT AT THE AQUARIUM"
Held Saturday, July 25th 2009
It was a smashing success!
Thanks to all of you who are contributing to re-open this
vital Detroit educational institution, and a special thanks
to all those volunteers who selflessly gave their time in
order to make it happen. You guys are the top of the pile.

Everybody else - Walk the walk.




 

"A NIGHT AT THE AQUARIUM"
Held Saturday, July 25th 2009
It was a smashing success!
Thanks to all of you who are contributing to re-open this
vital Detroit educational institution, and a special thanks
to all those volunteers who selflessly gave their time in
order to make it happen. You guys are the top of the pile.

Everybody else - Walk the walk.

Join us for a night at the Aquarium
To raise Funds to Restore & Reopen the Belle Isle Aquarium
$60 per person, 100.00 per couple. Includes a Magical Evening along with Live Music, Strolling Supper, Cash Bar & Silent Auction.

Click flyer thumbnail to download...

Dear Belle Isle Aquarium Supporter, 

      Thank you for purchasing a ticket/tickets to "A Night at the Aquarium" fundraising event on July 25, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.   This event is sponsored by Friends of Belle Isle Aquarium, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the support of the City of Detroit Recreation Department.  The event is designed to kick off an aggressive and creative revenue-building campaign to renovate and reopen the Belle Isle Aquarium for the enjoyment of all.  Proceeds raised will partner with a $40,000 grant recently awarded for the renovation of the aquarium roof.  Our goal is to match that grant and with your help, we believe we can. 

      The Belle Isle Aquarium is located in Belle Isle Park adjacent to the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory.   Belle Isle Park is located off Jefferson Avenue, approximately one mile east of the Renaissance Center in Detroit.  The park is accessed via the Belle Isle/MacArthur Bridge.  Secured parking immediately adjacent to the Aquarium is free.

Summer casual attire is welcome and your tickets will be waiting at the door.  We have many wonderful items in our silent auction.   Bidding will close at 9:30 p.m.  We request that winners be present to pick up and pay for their items.  Other fantastic surprises await you!  For further information on the event or our organization, please visit www.belleisleaquarium.com.  For questions, please call and leave a message for Vance Patrick (586) 663-9482. 


 



Volunteers helped transfer the Koi outside fir the warm season - Thanks everyone!
- More pictures -



How sweet it is! Aquarium doors temporarily open to the public for the first time in four years
President Vance Patrick and his son relish the moment during Belle Isle's "Shiver on the River"
More pictures...


Raffle to benefit the BIA - Closed.
Grand prize a 2010 Chevy Camaro or a Saturn Sky

Tickets were sold online. Draw was 2pm 02/07/09 Results pending informing the winners.


v pictures
Light at the end of the tunnel. Volunteers finishing the clean-up - click for more pictures

 


 

Aquarium will be open to the Public - read more!
 


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