City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
Below you’ll find a complete calendar of classes and events happening at the John D. Rita Recreation Center during August 2018:
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National Night Out 2018
National Night Out is August 7th, 2018, 6pm at the Blue Island Police Department. Join us and our community partners, neighbors, and friends as we take a stand against crime. National Night Out 2018 Blue Island features: Blue Island Fire Department DJ entertainment Kids Inflatable Jumper Dwight D. Eisenhower High School Dance Team Face Painting K9 Demonstration K9 Memorial Ceremony …
Read More »Blue Island Fireworks Festival
Join us as we celebrate our community and our country at the first-ever Blue Island Fireworks Festival! Bring your friends and family and enjoy music, food, and shopping before watching a dazzling fireworks display over the waterfall and Cal-Sag at dusk. Free parking and free admission! Be a part of the celebration by becoming a vendor or sponsor of Blue …
Read More »12th Annual Blessing of the Waters
A Great Grand Opening Thanks!
On Monday, March 20 the City of Blue Island reopened the Chatham Street Bridge, and with it bringing the Cal-Sag Trail to Blue Island! The bridge has sat closed since 2010, but has long since been planned to serve as the “buckle” of the Cal-Sag Trail system. Congrats to all that played a role in restoring this bridge to our …
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