Yearly Archives: 2012

National Night Out 2012

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME! Tuesday August 7th, 2012 6pm-9pm Residents are being asked to invite your neighbors to have a front yard event from 6-9pm and take a stand against crime! Contact the Chief’s office 708-396-7004 and let us know where your event is being held and we will stop by for a visit with a few surprises for your guests. Standing up against …

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Art at the Blue Island Public Library this Summer

The Blue Island Public Library invites you to celebrate art this summer with a series of special exhibits and events. Specifically Sid Weiskirch’s collection of over 30 Hal Foster drawings will be on display from July 11-August 11. Hal Foster, a Chicagoan, created Prince Valiant, adapted Tazan into the comic strip form and is regarded as “The Father of Comic …

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Tour the Island

Blue Island is excited to host two “behind the scenes” tours of our community on July 21 and 22. Meet at Fay’s Point on Saturday, July 21 for a hike of the history-laden confluence of the Little Calumet River and the Cal-Sag Channel. Once home to American Indian tribes, Fay’s Point has been witness to the many transformations Blue Island …

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I&M Canal Heritage Corridor Alliance Meeting

The public is invited to attend the I&M Canal Heritage Corridor Allince meeting in the East Annex, 2324 Vermont Street, Thursday, July 28th, 6:30-7:30pm.  For more information viagra for cheap click here I&M Canal Meeting.

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Celebrate the Fourth of July at the Blue Island Public Library

The Blue Island Public Library will host two Fourth of July events. Bring the family and join in for a great time. For more info on these events, please contact Dan Carroll at 708-388-1078, ext 30. FREE CONCERT July 2, 2012, 7:00pm Folk artist, Bucky Halker will perform This Land is Your Land: Woody Guthrie and the Great American Folksong! On …

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