City of Blue Island Discover Blue Island, The Historic Heart of Chicago Southland
The Blue Island Public Library and other sponsors are commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Sunday, January 16, 2011 with a 3:00 pm event at Advocate United Church of Christ, 2440 York St in Blue Island (across from Blue Island Library).
Oba William King is the featured speaker. King is an actor and recipient the Illinois Arts Council Fellowship Award and Gwendolyn Brooks Hands on Stanza’s Award.
Advocate United Church of Christ Gospel Choir will also be performing.
Refreshements to follow; please RSVP by January 7, 2011 to (708) 388-1078 ext. 30.
The Blue Island Public Library would like to thank its co-sponsors for their help and support: Advocate United Church of Christ; Baha’i Faith Community of Blue Island; Blue Island Neighborhood Watch Group 37; Calumet Park Public Library; Christ Memorial United Church of Christ; Cook County School District 130; and Wm Leonard Public Library in Robbins.