Neighborhood Watch Group #37 hosts the Black Culture Night on Friday, February 17th at 7pm. This annual event is celebrating its 12th Anniversary recognizing Black History Month. Organized by Rachell Orozco and Alderman Nancy Thompson, expect a variety of speakers addressing the contributions of Black Americans. All are welcome… and welcome to bring guests!

Saturday, February 17
7pm

City Hall Annex Building
2434 W. Vermont Street
Blue Island, IL 60406

District 218 will host its first All-District/All-Class reunion on Saturday, January 28 from 6 to 10 p.m. at 115 Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park.

The Friends of District 218, an educational foundation, will sponsor this event as a fund raiser supporting college scholarships for students and grants for teachers. The event includes dinner, an open bar, disk jockey, and raffles.

Through January 13, tickets cost $75 per couple or $40 per individual. After January 13 and at the door, tickets cost $50 per person. Tickets are available in the main offices of Eisenhower High School, 12700 S. Sacramento, Blue Island; Richards High School, 10601 S. Central Avenue, Oak Lawn; and, Shepard High School, 13049 S. Ridgeland Avenue, Palos Heights.

Tickets also are available at the Administrative Center, 10701 S. Kilpatrick or by calling 708-424-2000, ext. 2500 to order tickets. Checks should be made payable to ‘CHSD 218 Foundation.’

A celebration of Blue Island history in three parts!

WHEN
Sunday, Jan 15th, 2012

WHERE
BIHS/Albee House
13018 Maple Avenue
Blue Island

Free will donation
($5 adults, $2 children)

Plan your day!
PART ONE, 11:00am-1:00pm
Welcome Tea (continental), Architecture in Blue Island presentation & extended Albee House tour by Mike Wolski

PART TWO, 2:00pm-5:00pm
History of Blue Island (with Children’s Ablee House tour!) by Mike Kaliski; Afternoon Tea (continental); and “Greetings from Portland” presentation by Jason Berry

PART THREE, 6:00pm, tickets required*
Rock Island Rail Road in Blue Island presentation by Jim Suhs and closing reception

ALL DAY EVENTS
• Children’s Scavenger Hunt
• Western Avenue Exhibits
• Raffles–including a framed “Doors of Blue Island” poster
• A special gift with each new BIHS membership registration

*TICKETS
Tickets are required for part three of the open house only. Email BIHS for a printable ticket today, events@blueislandhistoricalsociety.com; or starting Jan 9th, a limited number of free tickets will be available at the Blue Island Public Library main desk (2433 York Street).

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

Blue Island presents its much-loved Holiday Light Parade on Saturday, December 3, 2011. Festooned in lights, watch as bands, floats, cars, bikes, even horses march down Western Ave in Uptown Blue Island spreading holiday cheer.

Children’s Christmas Entertainment (3-5pm)
Lyric Theatre – 12952 Western Ave.
Clowns, kids review, and suprises! Call 708-388-5735 to reserve your seat.

Christmas Light Parade (5:30pm)
Western Ave. from Union to Grove
Sponsored by the City of Blue Island and MetroSouth Medical Center.
Featuring the Eisenhower Band, School District 130, the Cardinal Dancers, and much more!

After parade join us for the lighting of trees, refreshments, and cookie sale at Central Park (York & Western)

Open House Uptown at Blue Island Public Library, Carr Gardens, Franklin Framing, Flowers by Cathé, Three Sisters, and more!

Click here to download and share the Christmas 2011 flyer!

The Blue Island Historical Society and the Blue Island Public Library brings Session Three of the Civil War Series.  Author and historian Dennis Keesee speaks on the “Boy Soldiers of the Civil War”. Tickets required.

WHEN
Tuesday, November 15*
7:00pm

LOCATION
Country House/Lincoln-Davis Civil War Roundtable
5400 W 127th Street
Alsip, IL

TICKETS
There are a limited number of free tickets for the presentation and a complementary desert available at the Blue Island Public Library main desk, 2433 York Street. Dinner not included.

MORE INFO
Contact Dan Carroll for more info at 708-388-1078 ext. 30.

*Please note date. This event is 11/15, not 11/17.