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Food Day, Healthy Food Drive – Thru 10/24

Blue Island’s Model Communities Coalition hosts 1st Annual, Food Day Healthy Food Drive From Oct 10-24, we’ll be collecting healthy, non-perishable food items for local food banks. Food Day is about expanding access to and promoting SAFE & HEALTHY foods, while reducing diet-related disease. So, Please read labels and avoid items with high fructose corn syrup, heavy sugar, and high sodium levels. …

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1st Annual Harvest Festival – 10/15

The Cook County Urban Agriculture Network and its partners are proud to announce the 1st Annual Southland Harvest Festival. We hope you can join us this Sat, October 15, 2011. See details below or download the flyer.

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9-11-01 Anniversary Remembrance at MetroSouth (9/8)

Join us as we remember the 10-year anniversary of September 11, 2001. A United States Flag, which was flown over the United States Capitol on September 11 to commemorate the anniversary, will be presented to Dr. Enrique Beckmann, CEO of MetroSouth Medical Center.   When: Thursday, September 8, 2- 3 p.m. Where: MetroSouth Medical Center, 12935 S. Gregory, Blue Island RSVP:  Email Martha …

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Bike Rodeo & Workshop for Blue Island’s Active Transportation Plan (8/27)

Join us to discuss walking, biking, and transit improvements in Blue Island. • Bring the kids for a BIKE RODEO! • A bicycle skills event. No bike…no problem –  we have extras you can borrow! • Snacks and light refreshments will be served. When: August 27, 2011 – 10:30a-12p Where: Blue Island Library, 2433 York Street, Blue Island, IL Download the updated Non-Motorized Plan event flyer. [En …

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Blue Island Garden Walk 2011 – Sunday, August 14

Don’t miss the Blue Island Garden Walk! Blue Island Garden Walk is a self-guided tour of 6 beautiful area gardens, including the Blue Island Park District Community Garden. When: Sunday, August 14 – 12-4p Where: Begins at Carr Gardens, 2357 York St. Tickets: $10 advance; $12 day of event; Available at Carr Gardens, 708-824-9171.  

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