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

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

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.

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.