City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
The STAR Community Rating System (STAR) is the nation’s first framework and certification program for local sustainability, built by and for local governments and the communities they serve. STAR provides a road map to help cities and counties evaluate and improve economic, environmental and social performance measures to become healthier and stronger! The fall 2014 Leadership STAR Communities are: Blue …
Read More »Community Seed Exchange
Community Seed Exchange Learn more about seeds and seed saving at the first Blue Island Community Seed Swap. Join a gathering of people who are sharing seeds. Experts, novices and the curious are welcome to share and take seeds. Seeds may be grown locally, donated by seed companies, excess bought seeds, or seeds brought from another region. Fruit, vegetable, herb …
Read More »Final CRUISE NIGHT
Monday, August 25th is our final Cruise Night and will be held on Olde Western Avenue between 135th & Broadway (instead of York and Western). We will have picnic tables available, music and Island Bar & Grill will have a waitress taking orders for their delicious food and will serve it outside. They have a great menu and the food …
Read More »Architectural Bike Tour
Jason Berry is leading an architecture bike ride on Sunday, 8/23 at 1:30. The tour starts at the Library parking lot, 2433 York Street. The cost is $10 and it will help support Cal-Sag Cycles bike repair and other acts of creative construction. Approximately a 2 hour tour, easy route, lots of stops. We’re going to do it monthly through …
Read More »119th Berm
Blue Island has creatively converted and old clothes recycle bin into a book depository for commuters and residents alike! On Saturday, August 16th from 9:00am – Noon, you are encouraged to ride your bike or walk and bring new or used books to the 119th Street Berm (where the Welcome to Blue Island sign is located). If you bring books, …
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