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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 …

On a perfect September day, Blue Island Mayor Don Peloquin opened our Welcome Weekend on Friday, September 17 by unveiling the City’s new logo, marking the start of a year of promoting our fabulous history, architecture, and recreational opportunities to family and friends, residents and visitors alike. Blue Island’s 175th Birthday Party kicked off with a performance from the Eisenhower …

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 …

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 …

The Blue Island Historical Society is excited to present the 27th House Walk Tour. The tour originates at  the Albee House (13018 Maple Ave), where participants  will be provided with tour booklets  to 
five historic Blue Island homes. WHEN Sunday, September 19, 2010 12:00pm-4:00pm TICKET DONATION $15 each / $20 each, day of Tickets can be purchased at: Blue Island …