Calling All Photographers - Enter the Blue Island Photo Contest
To celebrate their 10th anniversary, Franklin Framing is holding a Blue Island photo contest - now through 11/28. Winners will be displayed at their Open House on 11/3. The party starts at 6pm, immediately after the Light Parade on Western Avenue.
Photography Contest Details
Deadline: Monday, November 28, 2011 - 5pm
How to Enter: Email your digital file to greg@franklinframing.com or drop off a glossy print at the shop.
Entry Categories:
- Buildings & structures
- People
- Gardens
**Limit 1 per category. Your image must relate to Blue Island.**
Prizes:
- 1st prize - free framing of the winner
- 2nd prize - $100 framing gift certificate
- 3rd prize - $50 framing gift certificate
Questions?: Call 708-389-0000
Shop Blue Island Small Business Saturday 11/26 & Beyond
Celebrate with us on 11/26
This November 26 is a big day for everyone in Blue Island. It’s the 2nd annual Small Business Saturday®, when people across the country come out and shop to support their favorite local businesses.
Blue Island’s local businesses offer a wide variety of treasures and treats for even the pickiest person on your list. Many of your favorite restaurants offer gift cards - a great gift for the person with everything!
For Unique Gifts & Holiday Gear
- Aztek Ink Studio
- Carr Home Garden Holiday
- Easy Go Motorscooters
- Elsewhere Comics & Collectibles
- Flowers By Cathe’
- Franklin Framing
- Jebens Hardware
- My Dollar & Up
For One-of-a-Kind Treasures & Holiday Decorations
- Blue Island Antiques
- Pottery Boys (Order online http://potteryboys.com/gallery.htm)
- Lillian’s Attic
- Three Sisters Antique Mall
- Time Was Antiques
- Cornerstone Gallery
For Consumable Gifts & Treats
- D’Masti’s Catering (gift baskets & specialty items)
- Iversen’s Bakery
- Korbakes Liquors
- Molino’s Bakery
- Shawn Michelle’s Ice Cream
- Stefanelli’s & Sons
For the Last Minute Shopper
- Thornton’s (Gas cards are always a fine gift)
- El Ranchito
Shop Blue Island’s Healthy Hot Spots for Nutritious School Lunches & After School Snacks
When planning lunches and snacks, remember kids need good nutrition to help them stay alert and learn at school. Fruits and vegetables are a big part of good nutrition. Here are a few tips to make your kids the envy of the lunchroom!
Do you pack a lunch or prepare after school snacks for your children?
- Consider filling a thermos with their favorite vegetable soup, such as tomato or vegetable and noodle soup. You also might one of these recipes for black bean and veggie soup.
- Add chunks of fruit to low-fat plain yogurt. Don’t have fresh? Use canned pineapple, peaches or pears in juice pack (drain the liquid out first).
- Have your kids help you fix their lunches the night before to avoid a mad rush in the morning. Let them choose what fruits and vegetables they want.
- Shop Blue Island’s Healthy Hot Spots for school lunch items and nutritious after school snacks - look for the logo above on shelves & products throughout participating stores (see below).
Don’t forget to add some fruit and vegetable power for after-school activities!
- Pack some dried fruit and nuts to fuel their sports, music, or other activities after school.
- If your children come home after school, be ready with fresh apples or bananas or finger food veggies in the refrigerator.
Blue Island Healthy Hot Spots
Arandas Food & Liquors 13440 Western Ave
La Unica Grocery 12824 Mozart Street
Hidalgo Meat Market 2801 Broadway St
