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The Blue Island Historical Society invites you and your family to a morning of traditional egg decorating on March 31st! Natural dyes, decoupage and blown eggs will be demonstrated and available to try. Bring a dozen hard boiled eggs to decorate. Tea and scones will be served. WHEN Saturday, March 31 10:00am-12:00pm LOCATION BIHS/Albee House 13018 Maple Avenue Blue Island, IL …

The Blue Island Historical Society invites you and your friends to come by for a fun afternoon full of tea and treats. Don’t forget to wear green! Our teas typically include several choices of teas, small sandwiches, desserts, a short presentation and raffles, all within our beautifully decorated historic home, the Albee House. WHEN Saturday, March 10 2:00pm-3:30pm LOCATION BIHS/Albee …

Notice of City of Blue Island’s intent to apply for U.S.EPA Brownfields Multi-purpose Pilot Grant; Notice of a Public Meeting to discuss, accept and consider Public Comment on the Draft Grant Proposal; and Request for Public Comment on the Draft Grant Proposal. The City of Blue Island intends to apply for a U.S.EPA Brownfields Multi-purpose Pilot Grant that is due on February …

A celebration of Blue Island history in three parts! WHEN Sunday, Jan 15th, 2012 WHERE BIHS/Albee House 13018 Maple Avenue Blue Island Free will donation ($5 adults, $2 children) Plan your day! PART ONE, 11:00am-1:00pm Welcome Tea (continental), Architecture in Blue Island presentation & extended Albee House tour by Mike Wolski PART TWO, 2:00pm-5:00pm History of Blue Island (with Children’s …

1st Ever Emergency Alert System (EAS) Nationwide Test The federal government will conduct the 1st nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) – Wednesday, November 9, 1pm. The test will last up to 3 1/2 minutes and during this period, regularly-scheduled television, radio, cable, and satellite shows will be interrupted. The City of Blue Island, Police, Fire, and 911 Communications …