AS MAJOR WINTER STORM APPROACHES, FEMA URGES RESIDENTS TO BE PREPARED

Storm Could Impact 100 Million Americans; Families Should Visit Ready.gov for Tips on how to Prepare

WASHINGTON – With a major winter storm approaching the Midwest today and expected to impact many states throughout the week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging all residents in the areas that could be impacted to get prepared. Starting this weekend, FEMA has been closely monitoring the storm, which forecasters expect to bring heavy snow and ice to the Midwest and as far south as Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas early this week, and to the Northeast later in the week. Families and individuals can visit http://www.ready.gov/ or http://www.listo.gov/ for tips on how to prepare for snowstorms, dangerous driving conditions and other types of winter emergencies.

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The Blue Island Historical Society invites you to bring your valentine to enjoy tea, sweets, and good company celebrating the season. Please wear red.

WHEN
Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011
2:00 p.m.

WHERE
Blue Island Historical Society/Albee House
13018 Maple Ave.
Blue Island, IL 60406

COST
$15 per person, suggested donation

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Make reservations at Blue Island Public Library (2433 York St), front desk.
Or contact BIHS today: (P) 708-371-8546; (E) events@blueislandhistoricalsociety.com

The City of Blue Island, a Preserve America community, has been awarded funds to develop a multi-functional Marketing Kit.  If you wish to submit a proposal, click  to view the Request for Proposal.

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.

The City of Blue Island Senior Office is an official drop site for the Eisenhower NHS Book Drive.

The National Honor Society chapter from Eisenhower will collect new and used books for kids in grades K – 3.  The City of Blue Island will be accepting books from now until February 28th.  The Senior Office is located on the first floor of Blue Island City Hall, 13051 Greenwood Ave.

To celebrate Read Across America (sponsored by the National Education Association) and Dr. Seuss’ birthday, NHS will give the donated books to local school children.  NHS will visit District 130 schools to read with kids and give them books.

In the past four years, the book drive has resulted in 3,500+ donated books! Blue Island is proud to support your efforts. Great job!!