Have you ever wondered what the old dish your Mom used is worth nowadays? Or even wondered what that “thing” of Pop’s is that occupies a place of honor on a shelf in the house? Should you save it, sell it, or trash it? Are you looking to “down size” or “right size” but aren’t sure “What’s It Worth?”

Just in time for Spring cleaning, on Sunday, March 1, 2015 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. you can have the opportunity to bring a treasured object from 1915 to 1960’s to the Old Bedford School and discuss its history and worth with an experienced local antique dealer and/or estate sale broker. This event is being held in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of Old Bedford School.

Local dealers will share their expertise and give you a general FREE estimate of what the item is worth in the local retail market today. This is not an appraisal to be used for insurance purposes and there will be no offers to purchase items given.

In order to be able to spend 10 minutes discussing your “heirloom” with the local expert you must preregister.  Use the form on the PDF attached to this article or call Amy Bourquin at 817-952-2290 or email her at Amy.bourquin@bedfordtx.gov with this information: Your name, address, telephone number,  Your Vintage Item Class  1-  Toys   2-schoolbooks     3- kitchen dishes    4- decorative.  Also please provide a brief description of the item and the history if known. (Please note at this event we will not be looking at furniture, coins, stamps, tools. However, you may ask the dealer any general question you might like).

In addition to the free estimates, there will be informative presentations on how to down size your valuable antiques and generally tell trash from vintage treasure.

There will also be a special program on the local history of Bedford and the Mid Cities area as well as an opportunity to tour the beautifully restored Old Bedford School. 

SAVE THE DATE! BRING YOUR VINTAGE ITEM TO THIS FREE EVENT! 

Join us at the Old Bedford School located at 2400 School Lane, Bedford, Texas on Sunday, March 1 from  3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Download the PDF flyer attached to this articlae and share with your friends!

EVENT SCHEDULE:

3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. What’s It Worth? in the Old Bedford School Classroom. Tour the vintage classroom and see if you can match the prices put on the antique items by the local experts.
How much is a 1916 school desk worth in today’s market? How about a vintage inkwell? A Dick and Jane reader? 

3:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Meet the Experts in the gallery by appointment only. Bring your item from home for a 10 minute discussion with an antique dealer. (Free- Preregistration required.)

3:30 p.m. -3:50 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. Choose a time and come hear The History of Bedford In Decades Past in the auditorium. Local resident and Social Studies expert Marci Deal presents the history of the area. 

4:00 p.m.-4:20 p.m. Learn how to get started downsizing your treasures with Bonnie Anderson, experienced estate sale broker and owner of Dusty Gold Estate Sales. 

4:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Meet the Experts in the gallery by appointment only. Bring your item from home for a 10-minute discussion with an antique dealer. (Free - Preregistration required.)

Mid Cities families are invited to share a youngster’s wish come true – fifty years later – and "Follow The Star"  December 14 at Martin Methodist Church.

Fifty years ago, a young boy who lived on Vance Road in North Richland Hills wanted to see Santa land by helicopter. Unfortunately, due to his mother’s busy shopping schedule he missed the opportunity to witness that special event at what was then the Richland Shopping Plaza. As the years passed, he frequently told the story of missing that special visit to many people, and his desire to see Santa arrive by air.

His dream came true, five decades later as some close friends got together to grant his wish. Last year, to the delight of a number of children of all ages, Santa made a spectacular landing along with his entourage at Martin United Methodist Church in Bedford and personally greeted Pastor Jerry, that young boy from long ago.

This year the tradition will continue at Martin Methodist Church with the Follow the Star Family Christmas event on Saturday, December 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Families are invited to journey from room to room and experience the Christmas Story, with crafts snacks and more surprises.
The grand finale of the event will be the arrival of Santa and his friends by helicopter!  

Family registration is requested for this free celebration, and can be made by visiting the Martin web site, or contacting Cari Vega at 817-354-9038
or cariv@martinmethodist.org.

W.C. Martin Methodist Church is located at 2621 Bedford Road, Bedford, Texas.