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Welcome to November, Blue Harbor! We would like to take a moment to acknowledge and wish everyone in town a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY this month. Make sure to send your well wishes, too!

JIA KIM — 43rd birthday on November 5th.

ELIJAH FALVEY — 42nd birthday on November 8th.

EMIR YILMAZ — 33rd birthday on November 8th.

LEOPOLD "LEO" FOWLER — 28th birthday on November 12th.

HUNTER VORA — 35th birthday on November 13th.

MILES MONROE — 29th birthday on November 22nd.

SAUL WEISSBERG — 53rd birthday on November 23rd.

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— November 2024.

AVG. WEATHER 

The average weather in Blue Harbor, Illinois during November is highs of 50°F and lows of 39° F.

TOP STORIES

A NEW BAR IN TOWN: WE CABARET-E TO SEE MORE!

October was a busy month for the entirety of Blue Harbor, and it all kicked off at the beginning of the month with the town's newest club, Harlem St. Cafe, opening its doors. The cabaret lounge aims to bring some glitz, glamor and sophistication into the downtown scene, all thanks to the brilliant mind of club owner Nathan Crane.

LOCAL LEGENDS: A BUSINESS REPORT COMING SOON

To celebrate the boom of business seen in Blue Harbor as we reach our busiest months for the party and shopping season, Blue News reporters will be reaching out to a handful of business owners of town gems for a special issue of the paper, to honor those making a true difference to our community. Interviews are due to be conducted mid-November, with the report to be published before December.

NOVEMBER: WHAT’S ON?

Spooky season might be wrapping up, but giving season is on our doorstep in place of the soon-to-be rotting Jack-O-Lanterns. See below for what's in store this month!

Meadowview Farm's annual Christmas Tree Farm is due to open November 10th. Nothing beats the feeling of a real tree this holiday season, and picking out the perfect one for the whole family is an amazing experience. Prices vary per tree. Transport options are available upon request.

Stores all over town have began their holiday season discounts. Get in the spirit by getting the good deals whilst they last!

Thanksgiving Turkey not on the menu this year? For an alternative to cooking a big feast for the family, book a table at The Mango Tree! Christmas bookings also opening from November 5th.

A new seasonal menu is on the rise at The Labyrinth. Combining mythology with holiday folkore, the limited cocktails are bound to bring you cheer for the rest of the winter!

The annual Thanksgiving Parade will commence in Blue Harbor's downtown area on Thursday 28th November @ 1pm! To make sure you or your company has a float, get in touch with town hall immediately!

Want your business featured? Simply get in touch with the paper today!

KEEP EXPLORING

Job Listings

Business Highlights

Farmer’s Market

Birthday Shout-Outs

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Blue Harbor, Illinois

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Welcome to October, Blue Harbor! We would like to take a moment to acknowledge and wish everyone in town a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY this month. Make sure to send your well wishes, too!

GISELLE FINCH — 26th birthday on October 7th.

JASPER FINCH — 26th birthday on October 7th.

SAFIYE AKSOY — 31st birthday on October 10th.

MATTY FOSTER — 32nd birthday on October 21st.

ALAINA "LAINEY" CALDWELL — 31st birthday on October 23rd.

RACHEL HAN — 42nd birthday on October 23rd.

MICAH WEISSBERG — 30th birthday on October 25th.

OLIVER ASHFORD — 34th birthday on October 28th.

CHANCE UNDERWOOD — 31st birthday on October 29th.

RORY ANDERSON — 38th birthday on October 30th.

AVERY "HERO" CHOPRA — 33rd birthday on October 31st.

SCARLETT BLACKWOOD — 30th birthday on October 31st.

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Letter from the Editor-in-Chief —

Welcome to October, Blue Harbor residents, and welcome to the brand-new, revamped News Blog! We want to keep things fresh and consistent for our members, as well as wanting to give those interested in town-happenings more time to play out the minor-events on offer, as well as submit their own! We hope you enjoy the new format we have decided to implement for the foreseeable future, and happy reading!

AVG. WEATHER 

The average weather in Blue Harbor, Illinois during October is highs of 62°F and lows of 50° F.

TOP STORIES

PRANK-CELLED? WHAT IS LEONARD KATZ PLANNING?

After the events of Summerween, the town of Blue Harbor has been waiting with baited breath for the annual prank courtesy of Leonard Katz. The eccentric author — a local celebrity to Blue Harbor in his own right — is known for his extravagant horror-themed events and expensive and elaborate pranks across town during the months in the latter half. However, this year it’s quiet…too quiet… What is Leonard Katz planning?

AMUSEMENT! AT THE ARCADE: FIRST LOOK INTO A-BLUES-MENT’S MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR REFURB!

After the events following a birthday party that got out of control in June, beloved family outing destination Blue Lanes closed its doors for a temporary refurbishment. The months went on, and our town had lost its hope that a staple of its community would keep its doors closed forever. However, in late September, it was announced that Blue Lanes was reopening as a brand new state of the art arcade center, including modern bowling lanes, VR games and even indoor fun-fair rides, christened as aBLUESment Arcade.  A staff member, who wishes to remain anonymous, has ensured that those who caused the wreckage of the old bowling lane would still remain banned from the new center.

OCTOBER: WHAT’S ON?

With the season of goblins and ghouls upon us, our town is packed full of tricks and treats for our residents, from college students needing a break from their studies, to fun days out for all the family! 

All month long, Meadowview Farm is allowing access to their pumpkin patch with on-site carving workshops, helping you achieve the Jack-O-Lantern design of your dream. Price of admission dependent on pumpkin size/weight. 

Phantom Manor once again creaks open its doors this month, ready for you to come explore if you dare… The interactive haunted house is appropriate for all ages, with ticket prices starting at $10. Family/group bundles and discounts apply. 

Every Thursday night until the end of the month, Cinemaos is hosting a Horror Night, showcasing classic and Halloween favorites all month long. Earlier showings, with the last screening at 5pm, will be showcasing age-appropriate movies for all to enjoy, whereas later showings, from 7pm onwards, will be catered towards a more adult audience. Keep an eye out for a more detailed screening list to be announced!

At the end of the month, Phantom Manor will be hosting a Halloween Rave, featuring an end-of-the night costume contest with a grand prize to be won, so come dressed to kill! More details to be announced via the main blog at a later date.

KEEP EXPLORING

Job Listings

Business Highlights

Farmer’s Market

Birthday Shout-Outs

104.5 Harbor FM

Community Board ( Starter’s Blog )

Blue Harbor, Illinois

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Note: these stalls (with the exception of Finest Catch) are not expected to be present each week. Please keep up to date with the weekly announcements for all Farmer's Market updates!

WEDNESDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER 2024.

Finest Catch ( Fish / Seafood )

Crystal Moon ( Crystals / Holistic Care )

My Beading Heart ( Custom Beaded Jewelry )

Chasing Carbs ( Bakery )

Bluebottle Vineyard ( Artisan Wines and Liqueurs )

FRIDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2024.

Finest Catch ( Fish / Seafood )

Light of my Life ( Vintage-Style, Homemade Lampshades )

Prime Cuts Pop-Up ( Butchers )

Ye Olde Candie Carte ( Traditional Sweets )

Macfarlane Watch Co. ( Watch and Clock Stall )

Want your business featured in next week's market rotation? Simply contact The Blue News here! 

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2ND  - 8TH SEPTEMBER 2024.

WEEKLY FORECAST

This week is a bit up and down, with the beginning half still clinging onto August, slipping away like a moment in time, whereas the latter half is embracing fall, temperatures slowly but surely beginning to drop.

Monday — 71°F / 61°F — clear

Tuesday — 73°F / 62°F — slight clouds

Wednesday — 79°F / 66°F — clear

Thursday — 76°F / 64°F — cloudy

Friday — 71°F / 57°F — mostly windy

Saturday — 62°F / 53°F — light rain

Sunday — 60°F / 50°F — mostly cloudy

TOWN HAPPENINGS

As the weather begins to drop, keep yourself cosy by exploring the Great Indoors that Blue Harbor has to offer.

It’s Back to School season in Blue Harbor, and it’s always important to keep up to date with your equipment, especially in music class. Swing by Re-Chording for 10% off all basic instruments including recorders, harmonicas and other band equipment.

Keep yourself warm this Autumn by visiting The Mango Tree for their week-long set menu, with their impressive array of dishes guaranteed to have something for all the family! Book today for a starter, main, dessert and two sides all for $30 per person (kids under 12 eat free!)

Start the school year off by cementing your place as the coolest kid in town by booking your birthday party at Thunder Road. Want to experience life as a thrilling daredevil? Want to recreate your favorite NASCAR and F1 circuit laps? Book today to make your celebration one never will forget (15% off for September — December bookings).

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Welcome to September, Blue Harbor! We would like to take a moment to acknowledge and wish everyone in town a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY this month. Make sure to send your well wishes, too!

MAYA JACKSON — 33rd birthday on September 12th.

RUBY MORRISEY — 29th birthday on September 22nd.

PHOEBE YATES — 30th birthday on September 30th.

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Note: these stalls (with the exception of Finest Catch) are not expected to be present each week. Please keep up to date with the weekly announcements for all Farmer's Market updates!

WEDNESDAY 28TH AUGUST 2024.

Finest Catch ( Fish / Seafood )

The People's Pierogi Pop-Up (  European Cuisine )

Naan of Your Business ( Indian Street Food )

The Salsa Shack ( Mexican Street Food )

Pie in the Sky ( Bakery )

FRIDAY 30TH AUGUST 2024.

Finest Catch ( Fish / Seafood )

The Honey Pot ( Preserves )

Vinyl-lity ( Second-hand Records / Tapes / CDs )

Ye Olde Candie Carte ( Traditional Sweets )

My Beading Heart ( Custom Beaded Jewelry )

Want your business featured in next week's market rotation? Simply contact The Blue News here!

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26TH AUGUST - 1ST SEPTEMBER 2024.

WEEKLY FORECAST

It might be the end of summer, with some strong winds pulling in on Wednesday, but this week is clinging onto the last of the sunshine until it turns to the crisper, cosy fall days September is known for.

Monday — 90°F / 70°F — bright sunshine

Tuesday — 89°F / 68°F — sunny with clouds

Wednesday — 80°F / 60°F — strong winds

Thursday — 91°F / 72°F — bright sunshine

Friday — 87°F / 70°F — sunny with clouds

Saturday — 93°F / 74°F — bright sunshine

Sunday — 95°F / 74°F — bright sunshine

TOWN HAPPENINGS

Though it's the last week of summer, businesses are swapping their ice cream for whipped cream — the perfect topping for the ultimate autumn treat (pumpkin pie!), and getting back to work and school ready!

Latte Love is hosting a special Pumpkin Spice Combo Deal up until September 7th! For more details, please read here!

PSL season can also double as flu season! Get yourself to PharmaChoice for 50% off all basic medications such as paracetamol, antihistamines and ibruprofen this autumn/winter to help fight the dreaded common cold!

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LATTE LOVE is hosting a SALE...

Pumpkin Spice Combo Deal! Pair a pumpkin spice latte with a seasonal treat, like a pumpkin muffin or spiced scone, for a special discounted price (40% off)! Offer lasting from August 31st to September 7th. For any further enquiries, please contact owner Maya Jackson here.

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Note: these stalls (with the exception of Finest Catch) are not expected to be present each week. Please keep up to date with the weekly announcements for all Farmer's Market updates!

WEDNESDAY 21ST AUGUST 2024.

Finest Catch ( Fish / Seafood )

Bluebottle Vineyard ( Artisan Wines and Liqueurs )

Macfarlane Watch Co. ( Watch and Clock Stall )

Sweetberry ( Fresh Produce / Gourmet Smoothies )

Pop-Stars ( Gourmet Popcorn )

FRIDAY 23RD AUGUST 2024.

Finest Catch ( Fish / Seafood )

Daisy Dream ( Flower Stall )

Present Tense ( Bespoke Gifts )

Kaminaki Taverna ( Greek Street Food )

Prime Cuts Pop-Up ( Butchers )

Want your business featured in next week's market rotation? Simply contact The Blue News here!

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19TH  - 25TH AUGUST 2024.

HEADLINES

CAT-ASTROPHE! A Felines! The Original Musical Review. Words by Phoebe Yates.

This weekend hosted the "original" musical of Felines! (Not in association with ALW's Cats!). And to say they took the cat out of the bag too soon would be underestimating the horror presented on stage for all of the town to see. Giving credit where it's due, the wonderful actors of the Blue Harbor Amateur Operatic Society did their best with a script which seemed like was created via a prompt on Chat GPT. The songs — heavily "borrowed" from the "better" feline-based musical — almost seemed parody like, and the costumes that consisted of too-tight leotards and cat ears provided by the Spirit Halloween clearance sale, gave me a sense of uncanny valley I hadn't experienced since I had the displeasure of seeing the Jason Derulo cat from the film adaption of this musical. Sorry. Of Cats! (And you know it must be bad if I'm slating something that featured Taylor Swift...) Upon entering the theater, I had two questions. One; is the original that amazing they had to make their spin on it? And two, what on earth am I about to watch? The show is akin to the concept of Schrodinger's cat; but instead of wondering if it's dead or alive before you open the box, you wonder if it's as bad as it was rumored to be, or a hidden gem upon entering the theater. (Spoiler: it was terrible). Final Review: 1 out of 5 stars.

WEEKLY FORECAST

The temperature is steadily climbing this week, the last of the summer sunshine to be captured whilst it can! Though a bit breezy at the beginning of the week, it should be all clear by the weekend!

Monday — 72°F / 64°F — sunny with clouds

Tuesday — 70°F / 61°F — bright sunshine

Wednesday — 72°F / 60°F — bright sunshine

Thursday — 76°F / 62°F — sunshine

Friday — 79°F / 68°F — bright sunshine

Saturday — 83°F / 73°F — bright sunshine

Sunday — 80°F / 71°F — bright sunshine

TOWN HAPPENINGS

This week, Blue Harbor is keeping the summer party vibes going as we reach the last of the August days. Check out below to see what the party people are up to!

Get Shrek-ed at Aurora this Saturday! The club is hosting a Shrek-themed rave, encouraging all 21+ patrons to get in their swamp and unleash your inner ogre! 

Swing by Bluebottle Vineyard at the Farmer’s Market this Wednesday to catch their one-day only offer of the Five Flight Tasting Menu! A small sample of five different, decadent champagnes to choose from, all from a set price!

Margz and Margz Bottomless Bites! For this week only, the novelty eatery is hosting a bottomless pizza and margarita package. Book today via their website.

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Note: these stalls (with the exception of Finest Catch) are not expected to be present each week. Please keep up to date with the weekly announcements for all Farmer's Market updates!

WEDNESDAY 14TH AUGUST 2024.

Finest Catch ( Fish / Seafood )

Crave & Co Pop-Up ( Bakery )

Gouda News ( Speciality Cheese )

Vinyl-lity ( Second-hand Records / Tapes / CDs )

TreeBark ( Organic Pet Food / Treats )

FRIDAY 16TH AUGUST 2024.

Finest Catch ( Fish / Seafood )

Chasing Carbs ( Bakery )

Crystal Moon ( Crystals / Holistic Care )

Bluebottle Vineyard ( Artisan Wines and Liqueurs )

Sweetberry ( Fresh Produce / Gourmet Smoothies )

Want your business featured in next week's market rotation? Simply contact The Blue News here!

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12TH  - 18TH AUGUST 2024.

WEEKLY FORECAST

Praise be that this week it isn’t raining cats and dogs! Though dry, there are some clouds mid-week, all seeming to blow away for a scorcher of a heatwave at the weekend: just in time for any last minute summer plans!

Monday — 78°F / 66°F — bright sunshine

Tuesday — 75°F / 65°F — bright sunshine

Wednesday — 77°F / 68°F — sunny with clouds

Thursday — 75°F / 61°F — mostly cloudy

Friday — 78°F / 60°F — bright sunshine — heatwave warning!

Saturday — 79°F / 67°F — bright sunshine — heatwave warning!

Sunday — 79°F / 68°F — bright sunshine — heatwave warning!

TOWN HAPPENINGS

To adjoin the purr-fect weather, check out some of the below events for you to sink your claws into!

Remember to check out the Blue Harbor Community Theater’s Production of Felines! (Not Associated with ALW’s Cats!), playing this weekend only! Contact the theater box office for details on times and ticket prices.

Happy Tails is hosting a 70% off sale for all cat-related necessities! Whether it be litter, food, toys and treats, the pet store has mew (wink-wink) covered.

79 and feeling feline! Take advantage of the weekend’s supposed heatwave by taking a trip to the seasonal man-made beach pop-up at the Harbor Side, Laurel Village. With sand, sun-loungers and ‘sea’ (our gorgeous riverside), it’s sure to convince you that you’re in Bora Bora, not Blue Harbor!

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O'SHEA'S IRISH PUB is currently seeking: — a BARTENDER.

Have bartender skills (i.e. know how to count, serve drinks, pour a Guinness correctly, etc.). Send your CV at osheaspub@gmail.com. (You get bonus points if you are also tech savvy and want to handle the pub's social media)

PAYMENT: $18 per hour plus tips (full time or part time).

BENEFITS: To be discussed.

PLEASE CONTACT LEON WOZNIAK TO APPLY!

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Note: these stalls (with the exception of Finest Catch) are not expected to be present each week. Please keep up to date with the weekly announcements for all Farmer's Market updates!

WEDNESDAY 7TH AUGUST 2024.

Finest Catch ( Fish / Seafood )

Crystal Moon ( Crystals / Holistic Care )

Pinup Dolls ( Handmade Pins / Badges )

TreeBark ( Organic Pet Food / Treats )

Prime Cuts Pop-Up ( Butchers )

FRIDAY 9TH AUGUST2024.

Finest Catch ( Fish / Seafood )

Pinup Dolls ( Handmade Pins / Badges )

A Rare Gem ( Handmade Jewelry / Knick-Knacks )

Meadowview Farm ( Farm Fresh Produce / Dairy )

Pop-Stars ( Gourmet Popcorn )

Want your business featured in next week's market rotation? Simply contact The Blue News here!

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5TH AUGUST  - 11TH AUGUST 2024.

WEEKLY FORECAST

The sun has got its hat on this week in Blue Harbor, and a part from a potentially wet Friday evening, it’s time to soak up the last of the summer and have fun in the sun!

Monday — 80°F / 76°F — mostly sunny

Tuesday — 83°F / 76°F — sunny with clouds

Wednesday — 86°F / 71°F — bright sunshine

Thursday — 83°F / 72°F — scattered showers

Friday — 77°F / 64°F — sunny with miscellaneous rain spells

Saturday — 84°F / 74°F — bright sunshine

Sunday — 79°F / 70°F — bright sunshine

TOWN HAPPENINGS

With the weather beaming down on our quaint little town, check to see what outdoor activities and sights there are in store!

Race to grab yourself a place on one of the iconic swan-shaped pedal boats available at the Eddison Recreational Ground lake, with $5 off online bookings! Look into it today!

For an Al Fresco, vacation mood, check out the limited set menu available at La Galleria, perfect for those hot summer nights!

Speaking of hot summer nights, if you’re wanting to keep things hot and heavy, check out the summer sale over at Carnal Knowledge, up to 50% off selected items (18+ only!)