October 4th, 2011
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 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]
October 4th, 2011
The Cook County Urban Agriculture Network and its partners are proud to announce the 1st Annual Southland Harvest Festival. We hope you can join us this Sat, October 15, 2011. See details below or download the flyer.
Register with the Cook County Urban Ag Network
September 30th, 2011
On behalf of the coach Travis Moore and the Eisenhower football program , please join the Cardinals in supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month tonight during their varsity contest versus Shepard High School. This is the 2nd season that players will wear pink in recognition of the fight against breast cancer.
Just about everyone knows someone who has been affected by breast cancer. That is why we are proud to join thousands of others committed to fighting this terrible disease.
Throughout October, the Eisenhower football program will celebrate survivors, visit patients at hospitals and turn their stadium pink to show their enduring support. Alongside partners “Race for cure”, they will emphasize the importance of prevention by encouraging all women over the age of 40 to get a yearly mammogram.
Thanks to the passion of our young men, we have the collective strength as a team to connect with millions of people and make a positive difference. Please support the American Cancer Society’s programs to help people stay well, get well, and find a cure. We can fight back against a disease that has taken far too many! – Thank you and GO CARDS….
September 15th, 2011
Did you know that nearly 75% of old electronics is put in the back of closets, garages and other storage areas around the home or workplace because of the uncertainty of how to dispose of them? Ben Smith’s Eagle Scout Project will solve your dilemma! Bring your e-waste to Blue Island’s Public Works Facility at 3153 Wireton Rd. on Saturday, October 8th, between 10 am to 2 pm.
Recyclable items include: DVD/VHS players, cell phones, mp3 players, computers and accessories, cable boxes, modems, and video game systems. A Certificate of Data Destruction is available on request.
So clear out the clutter the right way, and support a local Scout – recycle your e-waste on October 8th!
For more info download the flyer here!
September 6th, 2011
Join us as we remember the 10-year anniversary of September 11, 2001.
A United States Flag, which was flown over the United States Capitol on September 11 to commemorate the anniversary, will be presented to Dr. Enrique Beckmann, CEO of MetroSouth Medical Center.
- When: Thursday, September 8, 2- 3 p.m.
- Where: MetroSouth Medical Center, 12935 S. Gregory, Blue Island
- RSVP: Email Martha McDade - by Sept 7 would be greatly appreciated.
