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The BSB Program is one of the hosts of a first of it’s kind event on October 3rd.  Gold Star Remembrance Day is an event that will be held at the Dole Mansion, and it’s something you don’t want to miss! Check out the reason and what’s taking place that day.  You’ll be moved at […]

The Blue Star Banner Program attended a check presentation at Smith PT recently.  Trudy Wakeman presented Donna McAnally and Bob Teiken with a $1,750 check, which was the BSB’s portion of the Run’s proceeds.  We are very grateful to Trudy and all the Run’s sponsors for their continued support of our program!  What a fun […]

Once again, the Blue Star Banner Program was proud to participate in the Crystal Lake Independence Day Parade, joining the community in celebrating our country’s 250th anniversary. The highlight of the day was honoring our own Jerry Shaffer, who was named Grand Marshal of the parade. Jerry Shaffer’s contributions to Crystal Lake have been enormous, […]

In celebration of America 250, the Fox River Valley Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), dedicated an America 250! Patriot Marker at historic McCormick Park in Crystal Lake, Illinois, on July 12 at 1:00 p.m. The Blue Star Banner Program was invited to attend this special community event honoring America’s founding […]

Members of the Blue Star Banner program in Crystal Lake celebrated the grand opening in June of the newly revitalized Depot Park, the beautiful gathering space and self-proclaimed “front yard” of the community located in downtown Crystal Lake right next to the Metra train station. One of the highlights of the event was the solemn […]