Yearly Archives: 2014

Veterans’ Donation Drive

VETERANS’ DONATION DRIVE- On Saturday, November 8, 2014, The City of Blue Island will be partnering with THE VET TECH PROJECT, to host a Veterans’ Donation Drive. Between the hours of 8am and 2pm, we will be accepting items such as: Electronic Waste (anything with a cord!), Ink cartridges, gently used clothing & shoes. Please drop off donated items to …

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Arts Alliance Variety Show

The 3rd annual Blue Island Arts Alliance Variety Show has a Rat Pack theme featuring local and outside performers. Blue Island’s own Jason Berry will be the DJ and emcee for the evening. When: Saturday, November 8, 7:00 p.m., $10 Where: Rock Island Public House, 13328 Olde Western Ave.

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Blue Island Park District Halloween Flashlight Hunt

Blue Island Park District will be hosting a Halloween Flashlight Hunt at Memorial Park, 12804 Highland Avenue, to hunt for Halloween goodies! This is a great event for children looking for a challenge or adventure. Participants are encouraged to come dressed in costume and need to bring their own flashlight and bag to collect items. This is a family-friendly event …

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Halloween Dinner Dance

The Blue Island Eagles will be hosting a Halloween Dinner Dance on Saturday, October 25th. Music by Let’s Party DJ Service with Johnny Wonder mixing it up for the evening. There will be drink specials, 50/50 raffles, trick or treat bags for sale and a costume contest. Best Male, Best Female and Best Group will be awarded, plus there will …

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Ursula Bielski – Haunted Lincoln Park Zoo!

Halloween with Ursula Bielski is a Blue Island tradition! The Blue Island Historical Society, Blue Island Public Library and the Blue Island Chamber of Commerce once again welcome author and ghost-lorist, Ursula Bielski, for her annual Blue Island visit. She will be speaking for the first time anywhere on her summer-long project, investigating Haunted Lincoln Park Zoo. She was invited …

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