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News & Events - March 3, 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

Thank you to all who nominated and voted in the Best of Blue Island Awards, and congratulations again to all of this year's nominees! Find out who the big winners are at the 70th Annual Best of Blue Island Awards dinner in just a few weeks. Reserve your seat by clicking the image or link above.
Upcoming Events | March 3-10, 2022
MAR.3
Open Mic
6:00 p.m.
Blue Island Beer Company
13357 Olde Western Ave.

Open Mic
6:00 p.m.
Blue Island Public Library
2433 York St.

Sex and Your Health
7:00 p.m.
Blue Island Public Library
2433 York St.

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.4
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.

45th Annual Art Competition & Exhibit
6:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony
Exhibit open March 4-April 16, 2022
Beverly Arts Center
2407 W. 111th St., Chicago

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

Live Music: Voodoo, Freak on a Leash, Tarot Woman
9:00 p.m.
115 Bourbon Street
3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park
MAR.5
Dr. Seuss Birthday Party
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Eisenhower High School
12700 S. Sacramento

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

Live Music: Enuff Z'Nuff, Bible of the Devil, and The Hyss
7:00 p.m.
Blue Island Beer Company
13357 Olde Western Ave.
MAR.6
Baseball Open Gym
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
John D. Rita Recreation Center
2805 W. 141st St.

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

BUBSKI Food Collab
3:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Featuring Butter *Upon* Bacon and Kimski
Rock Island Public House
13328 Olde Western Ave.
MAR.7
Walks in the Park
12:00 p.m.
Hosted by Blue Island Public Library
Memorial Park
12804 S. Highland Ave.
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.
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.
Coming Up
Community Resource Informational
Blue Island-Robbins Neighborhood Network, R3, and Hope Center are teaming up to present a Community Resource Informational Event on March 15, 2022. Click here for more information.