City of Blue Island Think Outside the Loop
Starting at the 132-year-old Blue Island Historical Society Albee House, this walking tour will take you through some of Blue Island’s architectural history. The tour will be about one mile. Tickets required. See info below. A reception honoring Jack Simmerling coincides with this event. From 1:30-2:30pm, all are invited to stop in at the Blue Island Public Library to meet …
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Bike Rodeo & Workshop for Blue Island’s Active Transportation Plan (8/27)
Join us to discuss walking, biking, and transit improvements in Blue Island. • Bring the kids for a BIKE RODEO! • A bicycle skills event. No bike…no problem – we have extras you can borrow! • Snacks and light refreshments will be served. When: August 27, 2011 – 10:30a-12p Where: Blue Island Library, 2433 York Street, Blue Island, IL Download the updated Non-Motorized Plan event flyer. [En …
Read More »Calumet-Sag Trail Public Meeting
Thursday, August 18, 2011 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. East Annex 2434 Vermont Street, Blue Island URS Corporation planners and engineers are preparing preliminary designs for signage and wayfinding elements for the Calumet-Sag Trail as well as investigating the ways in which the Calumet-Sag communities can achieve maximum benefits from the Trail. The purpose of the meeting is to solicit input …
Read More »Blue Island Garden Walk 2011 – Sunday, August 14
Don’t miss the Blue Island Garden Walk! Blue Island Garden Walk is a self-guided tour of 6 beautiful area gardens, including the Blue Island Park District Community Garden. When: Sunday, August 14 – 12-4p Where: Begins at Carr Gardens, 2357 York St. Tickets: $10 advance; $12 day of event; Available at Carr Gardens, 708-824-9171.
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