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!
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.
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 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