Community

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 …

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.  

The Blue Island FORUM, Blue Island Historical Society, the Historic Preservation Commission, and City of Blue Island are once again asking neighbors and visitors to nominate Blue Island’s best homes and businesses for the annual Cavalcade of Pride awards. This year the awards celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Olde Western Historic District and the Historic Preservation Commission – that’s …

Your Help is Needed to Protect Blue Island’s Ash Trees Blue Island’s Urban Forestry Board is looking for volunteers to help with a city-wide inventory of our Ash trees. No experience needed. When: July 23-24, 2011 Where: Throughout Blue Island Contact: Perry Recker What will volunteers do? Volunteers will be assigned to work in teams of 2 – 4 people with a …

As a part of this comprehensive planning effort, the City of Blue Island invites local residents, business owners, community leaders and other stakeholders to share their ideas about what the future of Blue Island should look like. The public will have 2 opportunities this month to contribute to the comprehensive plan by attending a special community planning event. These events …