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News & Events - April 7, 2022
Spring Yard Sale
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Saturday, April 23
12804 S. Highland Ave.
Vendor Fee: $20

Need to declutter? Or maybe you’re looking for ways to shop ethically this year? The Blue Island Park District has just the thing!
 
Blue Island Park District is hosting a Spring Yard Sale on April 23, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Make some extra cash by registering for a booth. Registration is taken on a first-come, first-served basis at the Memorial Park Field House - hurry in, registration fills up fast!
 
Want to shop instead? There is no fee to shop at the Spring Yard Sale, so you have more cash to shop ‘til you drop!
 
For vendors, registration must be completed in person. To register, visit the office at Memorial Park. Questions? Call 708-385-3304.
Upcoming Events | April 7-14, 2022
APR.7
Open Mic
6:00 p.m.
Blue Island Public Library
2433 York St.

Free Craft Day - Easter
6:15 p.m.
Blue Island Park District
12804 S. Highland Ave.

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

NEA Big Read Book Discussion
7:00 p.m.
Blue Island Public Library
2433 York St.

Karaoke
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.
APR.8
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: Heartache Tonight
7:30 p.m.
Beverly Arts Center
2407 W. 11lth St., Chicago

Live Music: Rok Brigade
9:00 p.m.
115 Bourbon Street
3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park
APR.9
Preschool Art Time
11:00 a.m.
Blue Island Public Library
2433 York St.

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

Karaoke
9:00 p.m.
Cuzin's
2825 W. 127th St.

Live Music: Lolla
10:00 p.m.
115 Bourbon Street
3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park
APR.10
Sunday Lego League
2:00 p.m.
Blue Island Public Library
2433 York St.

Red's The People's Pie
4:00 p.m.
Rock Island Public House
13328 Olde Western Ave.
APR.11
Eggstravaganza
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Presented by JenCare Senior Medical Center
Palos Heights Parks & Recreation Center
6601 W. 127th St.
Palos Heights
APR.14
Bring Your Own Open Mic
6:00 p.m.
Blue Island Beer Company
13357 Olde Western Ave.

Easter Bunny House
6:00 p.m.
Hart Park
12325 S. Western Ave.

DIY Easter Basket
6:30 p.m.
Blue Island Public Library
2433 York St.

Karaoke
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.
EASTER EGG HUNT
10:00 a.m. | Saturday, April 16
12804 S. Highland Ave.
Ages: 11 years and under
Fee: $8

Hop on over to Blue Island Park District’s Memorial Park for some Easter fun! For children ages 11 and under, the Easter Bunny hides colorful eggs with surprises inside around the Football Field at Memorial Park.
MAI FEST 2022
12:00 p.m. | Saturday, April 30
Olde Western Ave.

Join the Blue Island Arts Alliance and the businesses on Olde Western in a celebration of arts, crafts and SPRING! Come peruse the creations from local artisans and find that perfect Mother's Day gift or addition to your collection. Artists will be lining the street and setting up shop inside the businesses, bars and breweries along the strip. Let's celebrate the end of winter and the abundance of creativity in our community!
BLUE ISLAND DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
8:00 a.m. | Saturday, June 4
MWRD SEPA STATION #3/Fulton & Chatham St.
Hosted by Blue Island Park District

Dragon Boat Racing returns to Blue Island in 2022! Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 4. This fun, team-building activity features instruction, equipment, practices, and more fun than you've ever had to kick off your summer season. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities and register your team at chicagodragonboats.com.
Guildhaus Million Dollar Break Golf Outing
Guildhaus is hosting their Million Dollar Break Golf Outing at Glen Eagles Country Club on June 5, 2022. Learn more about sponsorship and sign up opportunities by clicking here.
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.
Community Garden Beds Available
Daylight savings and a forecast of spring weather is the perfect time to kick off the 2022 Community Garden Season. Interested gardeners can contact Karen at Memorial Park for more information and to make payment for the season. For Rec Center Gardeners, please contact Liz or Val Kehoe. Questions can be directed to valkehoe62@gmail.com.

For both gardens there is an agreement to sign off on and $20.00 payment per bed for residents, non-residents an agreement and $25.00. Payment is due by the end of this month to secure your beds in Blue Island's Community Gardens. 

  • Rec Center - 2805 141th Street
  • 22 re-built raised beds with a few fruit trees and raspberries.
  • Allotment bed and half communal
  • Memorial Park 12804 Highland Ave.
  • 30 new mostly allotment beds with about 3 beds designated for the food pantry and community.