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News & Events - March 10, 2022
70th Annual Best of Blue Island Awards
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Beggars Pizza | Doors at 6:00 p.m.
Raffles, Awards, Live Music with 360 Degrees Jazz Band

Find out who the big winners are at the 70th Annual Best of Blue Island Awards dinner on March 19th. Reserve your seat by clicking the image or link above.
Upcoming Events | March 10-17, 2022
MAR.10
Windows 10 Basics
6:00 p.m.
Blue Island Public Library
2433 York St.

Open Mic
6:00 p.m.
Blue Island Beer Company
13357 Olde Western Ave.

Free Craft: St. Patrick's Day
6:15 p.m.
Blue Island Park District
12804 S. Highland Ave.

White Sox Trivia
7:00 p.m.
Rock Island Public House
13328 Olde Western Ave.

Dodgeball League
7:00 p.m.
115 Bourbon Street
3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park

Acoustic Open Mic
8:30 p.m.
Cuzin's
2825 W. 127th St.

Karaoke Night
9:00 p.m.
Front Row Olde Western
13312 Olde Western Ave.
MAR.11
St. Benedict Fish Fry
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
St. Mary Magdalene Parish (St. Benedict)
2339 York St.

Eagles Famous Fish Fry
4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Blue Island Eagles
2427 Grove St.

Live Music: The Mixx featuring Porche
8:00 p.m.
Front Row Olde Western
13312 Olde Western Ave.

Queen of Hearts Drawing for Blue Cap
9:00 p.m.
Double Play
13011 Western Ave.

Live Music: Nightsnake & Lovedrive
9:00 p.m.
115 Bourbon Street
3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park
MAR.12
Whiskey 10s Rugby Tournament
8:00 a.m.
Dan Ryan Woods
87th & Western, Chicago

Yoga & Craft Beer
11:00 a.m.
Rock Island Public House
13328 Olde Western Ave.

Preschool Art Time
11:00 a.m.
Blue Island Public Library
2433 York St.

Live Music: Make It a Double
7:00 p.m.
Blue Island Beer Company
13357 Olde Western Ave.

Live Music: Sin Anestasia
9:00 p.m.
115 Bourbon Street
3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park
MAR.13
Baseball Open Gym
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
John D. Rita Recreation Center
2805 W. 141st St.

St. Patrick Day Brunch Invasion
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Butter *Upon* Bacon
Rock Island Public House
13328 Olde Western Ave.

Sunday Lego League
2:00 p.m.
Blue Island Public Library
2433 York St.

Twisted Stitch Craft Club
2:00 p.m.
Blue Island Public Library
2433 York St.
MAR.15
Baby Story Time
10:00 a.m.
Blue Island Public Library
2433 York St.

Community Resource Informational
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Hope Center
2552 135th St.

Let's Make A Leprechaun Hat
6:30 p.m.
Blue Island Public Library
2433 York St.

Vibrant Resilient, Still Here: Contemporary Native Americans in Illinois
7:00 p.m.
Virtual event hosted by Blue Island Public Library
MAR.17
Luck of the Irish Raffle
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
JenCare Senior Center
6101 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn

Open Mic
6:00 p.m.
Blue Island Beer Company
13357 Olde Western Ave.

Dodgeball League
7:00 p.m.
115 Bourbon Street
3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park

Acoustic Open Mic
8:30 p.m.
Cuzin's
2825 W. 127th St.

Karaoke Night
9:00 p.m.
Front Row Olde Western
13312 Olde Western Ave.
Business Assistance
The Southland Development Authority (SDA) has partnered with H&R Block to have an H&R Block Advisor prepare your 2021 business tax return at no cost to you. This service, provided by H&R Block, and sponsored by Cook County, is available to eligible Southland businesses. Deadline to apply is March 18, 2022.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Must be a Southland business.
- Revenue at or below $500,000 in the most recent fiscal year.
- Must have an active EIN number.
- Priority given to those who register by the March 18th deadline.
Get Involved
Hometown Heroes
The City of Blue Island has announced a "Home Town Heroes" banner program. The banners will fly Memorial day thru Labor Day for a period of two years. Learn more by clicking here.
 
Community Clean-Up
The City of Blue Island is hosting a Community Clean Up Day on April 23, 2022. Learn more on getting involved and sponsoring this event by clicking here.
Welcome!
Welcome Jen Care Senior Health Center!

JenCare Senior Health Center in Oak Lawn is one of the newest members of the Blue Island Area Chamber and has a few special events coming up:

Drive-Thru Covid Testing Saturday, March 19, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Situational Awareness Saturday, March 26, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.