City of Blue Island » Events http://www.blueisland.org Discover Blue Island, The Historic Heart of Chicago Southland Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:08:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Black Culture Night 2012 http://www.blueisland.org/2012/02/02/black-culture-night-2012/ http://www.blueisland.org/2012/02/02/black-culture-night-2012/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:33:52 +0000 jason http://www.blueisland.org/?p=4515 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

]]> http://www.blueisland.org/2012/02/02/black-culture-night-2012/feed/ 0 District 218 to Host All-Class Reunion http://www.blueisland.org/2012/01/10/district-218-to-host-all-class-reunion/ http://www.blueisland.org/2012/01/10/district-218-to-host-all-class-reunion/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:08:56 +0000 jason http://www.blueisland.org/?p=4475 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.’

]]> http://www.blueisland.org/2012/01/10/district-218-to-host-all-class-reunion/feed/ 0 Blue Island Historical Society Open House http://www.blueisland.org/2011/12/22/blue-island-historical-society-open-house/ http://www.blueisland.org/2011/12/22/blue-island-historical-society-open-house/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:52:06 +0000 BIHS http://www.blueisland.org/?p=4422 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

]]> http://www.blueisland.org/2011/12/22/blue-island-historical-society-open-house/feed/ 0 Celebrate the Holidays in Blue Island http://www.blueisland.org/2011/11/15/celebrate-the-holidays-in-blue-island/ http://www.blueisland.org/2011/11/15/celebrate-the-holidays-in-blue-island/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:22:43 +0000 jason http://www.blueisland.org/?p=4372 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!

]]> http://www.blueisland.org/2011/11/15/celebrate-the-holidays-in-blue-island/feed/ 0 Civil War Series: “Boy Soldiers of the Civil War” http://www.blueisland.org/2011/11/08/civil-war-series-%e2%80%9cboy-soldiers-of-the-civil-war%e2%80%9d/ http://www.blueisland.org/2011/11/08/civil-war-series-%e2%80%9cboy-soldiers-of-the-civil-war%e2%80%9d/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:52:14 +0000 BIHS http://www.blueisland.org/?p=4342 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.

]]> http://www.blueisland.org/2011/11/08/civil-war-series-%e2%80%9cboy-soldiers-of-the-civil-war%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 Remembering Marshall Field’s http://www.blueisland.org/2011/11/01/remembering-marshall-fields/ http://www.blueisland.org/2011/11/01/remembering-marshall-fields/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:23:14 +0000 BIHS http://www.blueisland.org/?p=4304 Give the Lady What She Wants: Remembering Marshall Field’s is this summer’s addition to the: “Images of America” book series.Author Leslie Goddard will take you through the 150-year history of Chicago’s leading department store, and the reign of it’s owner, Marshall Field.

WHEN
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
7:00pm

WHERE
Blue Island Historical Society/Albee House
13018 Maple Avenue
Blue Island, IL
TICKETS
Free tickets are available at the Blue Island Public Library front desk, 2433 York Street. Or contact Dan Carroll for more info at 708-388-1078 ext. 30.

This event is sponsored by the Blue Island Historical Society and the Blue Island Public Library.

]]> http://www.blueisland.org/2011/11/01/remembering-marshall-fields/feed/ 0 Halloween with Ursula Bielski http://www.blueisland.org/2011/10/12/halloween-with-ursula-bielski-2/ http://www.blueisland.org/2011/10/12/halloween-with-ursula-bielski-2/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:31:43 +0000 BIHS http://www.blueisland.org/?p=4263 This event is sold out. Please contact BIHS with questions. Thank you!

Back by popular demand, ghost hunter Ursula Bielski will share stories and personal experiences about famous ghosts of Chicago. This is a free event, but please contact
Blue Island Historical Society to reserve your seat. All ages welcome.

Raffle tickets are still available!
Enter to win a gift basket of Ursula’s books on Chicago’s ghost lore at the event. Raffle Tickets are $1 each. They will be sold at the Library and BIHS/Albee House. Winner need not be present. Proceeds benefit BIHS.

WHEN
Thursday, Oct 27, 2011
7:00 pm

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

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

This event is sponsored by Blue Island Historical Society
and Blue Island Public Library.

]]> http://www.blueisland.org/2011/10/12/halloween-with-ursula-bielski-2/feed/ 0 Community Gardens Expand http://www.blueisland.org/2011/10/06/community-gardens-expand/ http://www.blueisland.org/2011/10/06/community-gardens-expand/#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2011 23:34:23 +0000 jason http://www.blueisland.org/?p=4253 On Saturday, October 2, the Community Development Department with help from the Tommy A. Brown Sports Association and area residents built a new 2,000 s.f. garden at the former Blue Island Rec Center, 141st Street and Francisco. A project of Blue Island’s Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW) program, the garden is now ready for planting in spring 2012.

Volunteers from the Urban Forestry Board and Eisenhower HS joined sixth Ward Aldermen Johnson and Frausto preparing the beds and spreading compost. Larry O’Toole of Growing Home and Val Kehoe of Christy Webber Landscapes helped kids plant a winter garden – they were eager to get started… check out the photos!


Thanks to Tommy Brown, his family, and TABSA for hosting a fun afterwork party with great food and tunes – and healthy options! If you would like to sign up for a 2012 plot please call (708) 396-7037 or email the Community Development Department. Thanks also to Doran’s Landscape, Ultra Foods, and El Ranchito.

]]> http://www.blueisland.org/2011/10/06/community-gardens-expand/feed/ 0 Halloween Tea http://www.blueisland.org/2011/10/05/halloween-tea-2/ http://www.blueisland.org/2011/10/05/halloween-tea-2/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:07:26 +0000 BIHS http://www.blueisland.org/?p=4243 It’s tea time again! Gather your friends and family for an afternoon full of tea, cookies, and fun at the Blue Island Historical Society. Costumes strongly encouraged! Reservations required.

WHEN
Saturday, October 22, 2011
2:00pm-4:00pm

WHERE
BIHS/Albee House
13018 Maple Avenue
Blue Island, IL

COST
$15 per person

Make reservations by contacting BIHS:
(P) 708-371-8546
(E) events@blueislandhistoricalsociety.com

]]> http://www.blueisland.org/2011/10/05/halloween-tea-2/feed/ 0 Food Day, Healthy Food Drive – Thru 10/24 http://www.blueisland.org/2011/10/04/food-day-healthy-food-drive-through-1024/ http://www.blueisland.org/2011/10/04/food-day-healthy-food-drive-through-1024/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2011 23:51:19 +0000 jodi http://www.blueisland.org/?p=4237 Blue Island’s Model Communities Coalition hosts 1st Annual, Food Day Healthy Food Drive

From Oct 10-24, we’ll be collecting healthy, non-perishable food items for local food banks.

Food Day, Healthy Food Drive 2011

Food Day, Healthy Food Drive Now-October 24, 2011

Food Day is about expanding access to and promoting SAFE & HEALTHY foods, while reducing diet-related disease. So, Please read labels and avoid items with high fructose corn syrup, heavy sugar, and high sodium levels.

  • • Canned Fish & Meats (Low Sodium, Low Preservatives)
  • • Canned Fruits & Vegetables (Low Sugar & Low sodium)
  • • Peanut Butter and other nut butters (Low Sugar)
  • • Canned & Boxed Meals (Low Sodium, Low Preservatives)
  • • Canned or Dried Beans
  • • Whole Grain Pasta & Rice
  • • Whole Grain Cereal, Crackers (low sugar)

Food Drop Off Spots

  • • City Hall
  • • St. Benedicts Church
  • • CEDA Head Start
  • • Blue Island Public Library
  • • Cafe Tenochtitlan
  • • Carr Gardens
  • • Tommy Brown Sports Association
  • • MetroSouth Medical Center
  • • Eisenhower High School
  • • Beggar’s Pizza (Western Ave Location)

Download the flyer [.pdf]

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