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 & honor Mr. Simmerling, view some of his works, & enjoy light refreshments.

WHEN
Sunday, September 18, 2011
1:00pm-4:00pm

WHERE
BIHS/Albee House
13018 Maple Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406

TICKETS
$10 per person
Purchase your tickets at the Blue Island Public Library front desk (2433 York Street) or call BIHS today.

MORE INFO
P: 708-371-8546
E: events@blueislandhistoricalsociety.com

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 español]

Take the Non-Motorized Plan Walking & Bike Survey.

Please note: Cal-Sag Cycles will reopen for the day from 10a-2p!!

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 and ideas from citizens and stakeholders as to how Blue Island can best capitalize on this opportunity. Other towns across the nation have realized increased economic development, environmental enhancement and social benefits (“Triple Bottom Line”) by thoughtfully embracing regional trails when located within or adjacent to their communities. The URS Team seeks to learn from Blue Island how such benefits can be defined and then pursued over the coming years.

Attendees will have the opportunity to view an audio-visual presentation, review the proposed alignment within Blue Island, provide input and ideas through small group settings, convene together to review the findings of the small groups and conclude by considering the next steps. Interested persons may attend from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.   Light refreshments will be served!

This meeting will be accessible to differently-abled individuals.  Anyone needing specific assistance should contact Mary Poulsen at 708-396-7035 or via e-mail at mpoulsen@cityofblueisland.org.

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.