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Happening at The Salvation Army in Blue Island

Stay up to date on all the programming & events The Salvation Army offers to the residents of Blue Island and our surrounding area! The Salvation Army Cross Generations in Blue Island 2900 W. 127th Street (Burr Oak Ave) Blue Island, IL 60406 708-332-0100 Click an image to enlarge

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Back-To-School Picnic & Bookbag Giveaway

back to school book bag giveaway

You’re invited to a special Back-To-School Picnic and Bookbag Giveaway on August 25, 2018 at the John D. Rita Recreation Center! The fun begins at noon and includes a 4th-8th Grade Basketball tournament, amateur boxing exposition, and adult softball game, along with hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and drinks. Three hundred children will leave the picnic with brand new backpacks loaded …

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Brewmasters Vintage Base Ball Home Game – September 8, 2018

Saturday, September 8 at 2pm Gas Works Grounds Intersection of James & Ann Streets Blue Island, IL In just their second season, the Blue Island Brewmasters have acquired quite a following. The vintage base ball (as it was in 1858, two words) team takes the field for their final home game on Saturday, September 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the …

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32nd Annual Blue Island House Walk

Blue Island Historical Society presents the 32nd Annual Blue Island House Walk. Explore the architecture, history, and stories that make our city and its homes so special. Discounted pre-sale tickets are available now at blueislandhistoricalsociety.com.

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