City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
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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Alliance for Healthy & Active Communities – June 23, 2011
Want to improve the health of your community? Join the Alliance for Healthy and Active Communities (AHAC) for their quarterly meeting – June 23, 2011! From networking to learning opportunities to cutting-edge tools and strategies, AHAC is a growing network for those looking to make suburban Cook County a healthier place to live, work and play. Date: June 23, 2011 Time: …
Read More »Healthy Homes, Healthy Kids, Healthy You
The Salvation Army and Community Development Department is sponsoring a lead safety workshop: Healthy Homes, Healthy Kids, Healthy You. When: Sat, May 14, 10a-2pm Where: Salvation Army, 2900 W. Burr Oak (127th) Cost: FREE Who Should Attend: Families, Building Contractors, Home Improvement Specialists, Do-It-Yourselfers The hazards of lead paint in older homes are a real concern for our community. For …
Read More »D-Day Remembered: A Special Memorial Day Event
June 6th, 1944, is now known as World War II’s “Longest Day”. It started at 6:30am and ended at midnight with Allied forces having established a beachhead in German-occupied France. John ‘Doc’ Morrissy will take us through a visual exploration of D-Day with films and photos. Free tickets available at Blue Island Public Library main desk (708) 388-1078. WHEN Wednesday, …
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