Events

2nd Annual Community Health Fair: Oct. 9, 2010

2nd Annual Blue Island Community Health Fair : Oct 9, 2010; 10a-3p Blue Island Community Health Monitoring partners invite you to the 2nd Annual Blue Island Community Health Fair. When: Saturday, Oct. 9, 10a-3p Where: Veterans Memorial School 12320 Greenwood Ave Join us for: • Free Health Screenings • ‘Healthy Foods’ Tastings • Blood Lead Screenings • Environmental Health Awareness …

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Mission POSSIBLE

Eisenhower High School hosts a fundraiser for Salvation Army CrossGenerations on Saturday, October 16, featuring live performances from fcbc (a tribute to Michael Jackson!), the Eisenhower Cardinal Dance Team (winner of five State championships!), and up-and-coming pop artist Joshua Forever. Mission POSSIBLE is sponsored by MetroSouth Medical Center, City of Blue Island and Eisenhower High School. All ticket sales and …

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“To Sleep with Angels” Book Discussion with Author, John Kuenster

“To Sleep with Angels” sensitively recounts the 1958 Our Lady of Angels School fire, which to this day evokes memories of anguish and loss. Author John Kuenster will talk about his book and answer questions. This free event is brought to you by the Blue Island Historical Society and the Blue Island Public Library. WHEN Monday, October 4, 2010 7:00 …

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Turn in unused or expired medicine this Saturday, Sept. 25

National Prescription Take-Back Initiative Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, 10am-2pm On Sept. 25, 2010, DEA will coordinate a collaborative effort with state and local law enforcement agencies to remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from our nation’s medicine cabinets. DEA will be collecting potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction at sites nationwide. The service is free and anonymous, no …

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Blue Island Celebrates 175th Anniversary

Historic & Charming City Invites Everyone to “Welcome Weekend” of Events, September 17 – 19, 2010 BLUE ISLAND, IL–September 1st, 2010 (James Street Media Services) Blue Island Mayor Donald E. Peloquin has declared September 17, 18 & 19, “Welcome Weekend” to celebrate the historic city’s 175th Anniversary. “Everyone in Blue Island is ready to welcome visitors on this special weekend,” Peloquin …

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