Community

Girl’s Day Out

Specially selected local vendors will bring their wares to sell. Come out and get a jump on your holiday shopping and spend a day with friends at the Blue Island Historical Society! WHEN Saturday, November 9, 2013 9:00am-3:00pm WHERE Blue Island Historical Society 13018 Maple Avenue Blue Island, IL 60406 MORE INFO P: 708-371-8546 W: www.blueislandhistoricalsociety.com

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Blue Island Awarded Illinois Coastal Grant

Blue Island was awarded an Illinois Coastal Grant from the Department of Natural Resources to hold five, day long workshops to raise awareness in the Calumet region about our water trails, how water trails uniquely connect people to the ecological values of the Calumet and to inspire stewardship activity. Two of these five workshops will be held on the Little …

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Community Meeting on Backyard Sustainability

Join us for a community meeting on sustainability practices that can be implemented in your own backyard. Where: Evangelical Community Church, 2237 W. 120th Street When: October, 23, 2013 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The meeting, supported by our 7th Ward Aldermen and Neighborhood Watch #37, will be facilitated by students from University of Illinois-Chicago. Participants will have the opportunity to visit stations …

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Halloween 2013

The City of Blue Island has approved the following Halloween Hours for 2013: Thursday, October 31st from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. We have events scheduled throughout October. Join us for a ghoulish good time! Friday, October 18 — 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The Passion of Dracula Meet Uptown at the park for a THEATER HIKE performance of the …

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Blue Island Historical Society Architectural Walking Tour

Join us for a fun walk through our beloved city to learn about the buildings that make it great. Be sure to wear walking shoes. Refreshments will be served. WHEN
 Sunday, September 15, 2013, 1:00pm WHERE
 Masonic Temple 12757 Western Avenue Blue Island, IL 60406 Parking is available in the city lot just south of the building. TICKETS
 $10.00 each …

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