City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
Create your own holiday wreath with the help of Flowers by Cathe’. The $35 cost includes all materials for your wreath, one liquid refreshment and snacks. Wednesday, December 10th 6:30pm The Meadows Golf Club, 2802 W. 123rd Street Call Betty Harmeyer to make your reservation at 708-385-1994 or email Betty at bharmeyer@cityofblueisland.org Reservation needed.
Read More »Greening of Blue Island
Eighteen New Syringa Ivory Silk Lilac Trees are being planted on Olde Western Avenue . Public Works is doing a great job planting these trees. Mayor Vargas noted that the Trees will look great in the Spring and the planting is part of the beautification of Blue Island!
Read More »E-Waste Recycling Drive
Did you know that nearly 75% of old electronics is put in the back of closets, garages and other storage areas around the home or workplace because of the uncertainty of how to dispose of them? Ben Smith’s Eagle Scout Project will solve your dilemma! Bring your e-waste to Blue Island’s Public Works Facility at 3153 Wireton Rd. on Saturday, …
Read More »Volunteers Needed for local Ash Tree Inventory (7/23-24)
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 …
Read More »Celebrate June “Leave No Child Inside Month”
It’s time for kids to take a break from the TV and the computer and go back outside! On May 19, 2011, Governor Pat Quinn proclaimed the month of June as Leave No Child Inside Month in the State of Illinois. One of the greatest gifts you can give your children is a love of nature. Blue Island Model Community partners encourage …
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