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Chamber
Fireworks Festival
Join us as we celebrate our community and our country at the Blue Island Fireworks Festival! Bring your friends and family and enjoy music, food, and shopping before watching a dazzling fireworks display over the waterfall and Cal-Sag at dusk. Free parking and free admission!
When: Friday, June 28, 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Where: Waterfall Park, Fulton & Chatham Streets
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PCIL Annual Meeting
Join Progress Center for Independent Living at their 31st Annual Meeting, and hear the latest news on advocacy, housing, volunteer opportunities, as well as renew your membership and cast your vote to elect new members on PCIL's board of directors. Interested students can also sign up for PCIL's Youth Transition Program -
click here to learn more.
When: Saturday, June 22, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. (program begins at 1:00 p.m.)
Where: Calumet Township Community Center, 12633 S. Ashland Ave., Calumet Park
RSVP: Call
Clark Craig at 708-209-1500. *For the comfort of attendees, please do not wear any scented products.*
MetroSouth Summit
The City of Blue Island is hosting a meeting of local and regional stakeholders, including South Suburban Mayors & Managers Executive Director Kristi DeLaurentiis, and Thornton Mayor Bob Kolosh, who also serves as SSMMA Public Safety chairman, to address MetroSouth's recent closure announcement.
When: Thursday, July 11, 2019, 1:30 p.m.
Where: East Annex, 2434 Vermont St.
MetroSouth Petition
Reading & recreation
Blue Island Public Library
June 25
6:00 p.m. - Open Mic
6:00 p.m. - Songwriters Circle Weekly Meetup
7:00 p.m. - Connecting Communities to Career Pipelines
June 26
9:00 a.m. - ASVAP Arithmetic Reasoning
6:00 p.m. - Detective Pikachu Papercrafting
June 27
11:00 a.m. - 3D Printing For Adults
Where:
2433 York St.
Cardinal Football Camp
Learn skills, drills, and fundamentals from the Cardinal Football Coaches and Players! All levels of experience are welcome! Participants will be tested in NFL combine drills such as the 40-yard dash, shuttle run, and more!
Freshman Football
Dates: June 24-27, 2:00-5:00 p.m., July 1-3, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Grade: Incoming Freshmen
Abilities: All skill levels
Fee: Free
Youth Football
Dates: June 25-26 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. June 27 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Grade: K-8th grade
Abilities: All skill levels
Fee: Free
Blue Island Park District
Pool Passes
Get your Summer 2019 Pool Pass for Memorial Park Pool and stay cool all summer long.
When: Passes on sale now!
Where: Memorial Park, 12804 Highland Ave.
Senior Lunch & Bingo
Free for Blue Island residents 55+, this event
includes a catered lunch, fun with friends and neighbors and countless rounds of bingo.
When: Wednesday, June 26, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park, 12804 Highland Ave.
Wednesday Unwind
Wednesday Unwind is a program designed for girls ages 6 to 10 years of age. Enrollment includes 6 weeks of themed Wednesday night activities and fun.
When: Wednesdays, June 26 - August 7, 5:00 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park, 12804 Highland Ave.
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Blue Island
Prairie Green at Fay's Point is partnering with the Alzheimer's Association on The Longest Day by hosting The Longest Dance! For 12 hours straight, residents, team members, families, and business partners will be dancing in a virtual dance marathon to raise support and awareness for those fighting Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Food and fun will be served up in heaping helpings - learn more by
visiting the Prairie Green Facebook page.
When: Friday, June 21
Where: Prairie Green at Fay's Point, 1546 W. Water St.
Open Hours at the Albee House
Blue Island Historical Society invites you to Open Hours at the Albee House. Visit and learn learn more about area history, view historic artifacts and photos, and don't forget your merch money - proceeds from your purchase support Blue Island Historical Society's ongoing education and preservation initiatives.
When: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: Blue Island Historical Society, 13018 Maple Ave.
Friday Grill at D'Masti
Prepare your taste buds - D'Masti's famous Friday Grill is BACK, serving up your summer favorites, hot and fresh from the grill.
When: Fridays, 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Where: D'Masti To Go Sandwich & Gourmet Food Shop, 11915 Western Ave.
Open Kitchen + TOMTPR
The kitchen will be hopping this Friday and Saturday night at Rock Island Public House with the Dohertys' delicious rotating Open Kitchen menu. Enjoy craft beer and drinks before shimmying to These Old Men They Play Records monthly vinyl worship sesh.
When: Friday, June 21, 4:00 - 9:00 p.m., TOMTPR at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, June 22, 4:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Rock Island Public House, 13328 Olde Western Ave.
Live: Caitlin Edwards & JD
New beers are on tap at Blue Island Beer Company for your summer drinking pleasure. Grab a seat and enjoy live music this Friday night with Caitlin Edwards & JD. $5 cover.
When: Friday, June 21, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Blue Island Beer Company, 13357 Olde Western Ave.
Karaoke Fridays
This Friday night in Blue Island, unleash your inner rock star with B*A*Star Karaoke at Cuzin's and remember to bring your appetite.
When: Friday, June 21, 9:00 p.m.
Where: Cuzin's, 2825 W. 127th St.
Comedy Night
It's an Open Mic Comedy Night at Front Row hosted by the pros at Team Us Comedy. There are 20 spots available at 5 minutes each - show begins at 8:45 p.m. sharp!
When: Saturday, June 22, 8:45 p.m.
Where: Front Row, 13312 Olde Western Ave.
Blessing of the Waters
This year marks the 13th annual Blessing of the Waters, an interfaith day of prayer to heal and renew the environment. Music and drumming along with blessings, prayers, and exciting announcements related to the waterfall park and Cal-Sag waterway.
When: Sunday, June 23, 3:00 p.m.
Where: SEPA Station #3, MWRD Waterfall park at Fulton & Chatham Streets
Sunday Punch & Seafood Boils
Back for another Sunday Most Fun Day are Sunday Punch & Seafood Boils at Maple Tree Inn Bistro. We can smell what Chef Er-rock is cooking... shrimp, andouille sausage, snow crab, frog legs, and mussels, with corn and potatoes tossed in garlic butter... you choose a size and heat level or build your own custom boil. Pair it with Emily's rotating line up of delicious summer punches, just $6.
When: Sundays, doors open at 3:00 p.m.
Where: Maple Tree Inn Bistro, 13000 S. Western Ave.
Live: Mark Taylor
It's a Sunday Funday with Mark Taylor performing live covers of your favorite 60s and 70s classic rock, 80s pop, 90s alternative, and more. Food and drink specials too!
When: Sunday, June 23, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Cuzin's, 2825 127th St.
Live: Anthony Orio & The Goodfellers
Stop by O'Connell's Pub Time on Sunday evening and head out to their beautiful beer garden for a little bit of country and a little bit of rock-n-roll with Anthony Orio & The Goodfellers
When: Sunday, June 23, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Where: O'Connell's Pub Time, 12924 Western Ave.
Trivia at the RIPH
Are you smart? Do you like to get things as prizes? Or is your prize showing off just how smart you are to a room full of mostly friends and a few strangers? If you answered yes to any of the above, we'll see you Sunday night at Rock Island Public House for trivia with The Quiztory Department.
When: Sunday, June 23, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Where: Rock Island Public House, 13328 Olde Western Ave.
Farmer's Market
Blue Island's Monday Farmer's Market is back! Enjoy shopping and eating with Zeldenrust Farms, Pollo Locuas, Tupperware, Blue Island Park District, District 130, and more.
When: Mondays, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Where: York & Western
Cruise The Island
The weather's getting warmer and the days are longer, and that means it's time to wax your ride, load it up with friends and family, and head over to Korbakes for Cruise Night every Monday beginning May 6.
When: Mondays, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Korbakes Wine & Liquors, 12747 Western Ave.
Enrollment Coffee at COMS
Council Oak Montessori School invites families to attend one of their summer Enrollment Coffee sessions. The events give parents and students the opportunity to learn more about the school and staff, as well as meet currently enrolled students and their parents. You must have an appointment to attend - c
all 708-926-9720.
When: Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.
Where: Council Oak Montessori School, 2521 Grove St.
Entertainment
Vintage Base Ball
Brewmasters Vintage Base Ball Huzzah! Cheer on Blue Island's own vintage base ball team, the Brewmasters, at their first away match of the summer. Tip for the "cranks," as fans were known back in 1858: pack your blankets and lawn chairs for the best experience.
When: Sunday, June 23, 2:00 p.m.
Where: Deep River County Park, 9410 Old Lincoln Highway, Hobart, Indiana
Art, History & Literature
Lincoln-Davis Civil War Roundtable
July's Roundtable features Bill Teschner portraying General Sherman.
Optional dinner buffet ($10) at 6:00 p.m., with program ($5) beginning at 7:00 p.m. Following the program, enjoy coffee, dessert, gifts, and raffles. All are invited!
When: Tuesday, July 16, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Country House Restaurant, 5400 W. 127th St., Alsip
Live Music Mondays
When: Mondays, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. June 3 - August 12, 2019.
Where: Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111
th
St., Chicago
Community
Blue Cap Food Pantry Information
Blue Cap offers a Food Pantry serving Blue Island and Robbins residents who provide a valid ID or piece of mail proving residency. The Food Pantry is open on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
When: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Where: Blue Cap on Market Street at rear of building
Food Pantry Collection Boxes
Collection boxes for Blue Cap's Food Pantry can be found at the Blue Island Library, 2433 York St., First Midwest Bank, 12015 S. Western Ave., Council Oak Montessori School, 2521 Grove St., John D. Rita Rec Center, 2805 141st St., and Access Family Health, 13000 Maple Ave., Blue Island, IL 60406.
They accept non-perishable food, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo/conditioner, shaving cream, disposable razors, toilet paper, tissue, laundry detergent, dish soap, multi-purpose cleaners, disinfectant wipes, and baby diapers and wipes.
Guildhaus Fundraiser
For more than 30 years, Guildhaus in Blue Island has helped those recovering from drug and alcohol addiction -- and now they need our help to keep fighting the good fight. Learn more and donate online at
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