September 2018
Lake Barrington Farmers Market
Shop for local goods at the all new farmers market in Lake Barrington. Located on the corner of Route 14 and Pepper Road, come to find your next favorite treat! Tuesdays, June 5 - September 25; 3 - 7 p.m.
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The Odd Couple at Parker Playhouse
Full on hilarity ensues when the compulsively clean but depressed Felix Ungar accepts Oscar Madison’s invitation to move into his 8-room Riverside Drive apartment in New York in 1968. Join the men and their weekly poker game with their odd-ball friends, their attempts to woo the giddy Pigeon sisters, and their routine bickering that transpires as a result of the tensions that two people may share living together. Both men learn about themselves and become better people as a result…
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Farmer’s Market
The annual Barrington Farmers’ Market returns on June 14, with a time change this year (3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.) The market features fresh fruits and vegetables, organics, meats, eggs, flowers, pastries, cheeses, seafood, and more. In 2018 the market has undergone a revitalization in hopes of building a new food system, fostering entrepreneurship, and encouraging community. For more information, go to www.barringtonfarmersmarket.com.
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Network to Success Scramble Luncheon
Experience the power of connecting with BACC People! Connect with nearly 100 potential prospects, win free advertising for your business and more. Tickets: $40 for Members, $50 for non-members Event Sponsor: $150 (includes company name on Welcome signage + full-page ad in program + recognition in event announcements) Table Sponsor: $50 (includes your company name on one networking table + half-page ad in program + recognition in event announcements
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Hands-On QuickBooks
Learn how QuickBooks can benefit your business as you participate in this interactive workshop on the program. New and experienced users are welcome. Anthony Baldassano from Anthony & Associates presents. Register. Zimmerman Room.
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GCOS Fall/Winter Consignment Event
GCOS (Growing Cents Of Style) is a seasonal children's consignment event offering boutique and designer clothing (sizes newborn - size 16) shoes, accessories, baby gear and toys. All of the items you desire for kids at a fraction of the cost!
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GCOS Fall/Winter Consignment Event
Aseasonal children's consignment event offering boutique and designer clothing (sizes newborn - size 16) shoes, accessories, baby gear and toys. All of the items you desire for kids at a fraction of the cost!
Find out more »GCOS Fall/Winter Consignment Event
Aseasonal children's consignment event offering boutique and designer clothing (sizes newborn - size 16) shoes, accessories, baby gear and toys. All of the items you desire for kids at a fraction of the cost!
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Art in the Barn 2018
On Saturday and Sunday, September 22nd & 23rd, 2018 we will celebrate 44 years of bringing fine art to our community. Held on the grounds of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL, visitors enjoy the 175 artists exhibiting in all art mediums. This beautiful fall festival continues to provide an ideal gathering place for a weekend of art, entertainment, food and fun for the entire family. A wonderful way to welcome the fall season.
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Thomas Balsamo 40-Year Retrospective Portraiture and Filmmaking
Join us in honoring this talented and prolific Barrington photographer and videographer! Thomas will display decades of photographic and video pieces that showcase his unique ability to capture the essence of his subject and to use his talents for promoting important causes. Attend “Discovering Your Passions & Talents to Fulfill Your Life’s Purpose” on Saturday, September 22, 1:30pm. Exhibit begins at 12:30pm.
Find out more »Thomas Balsamo – Discovering Your Passions & Talents to Fulfill Your Life’s Purpose
View some of Thomas’ favorite pieces and most important philanthropic works in this gallery exhibition. Come also to hear Thomas share how he’s discovered and used his gifts and passions to make a positive impact using his photography and filmmaking. He’ll inspire you to follow your own passions for good. The exhibit begins at 12:30 and the presentation begins at 1:30.
Find out more »GCOS Fall/Winter Consignment Event
Aseasonal children's consignment event offering boutique and designer clothing (sizes newborn - size 16) shoes, accessories, baby gear and toys. All of the items you desire for kids at a fraction of the cost!
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Lyme Support Network 10th Annual Lyme Walk
Please help come celebrate ten years of Lyme Disease support and advocacy! There will be food, live entertainment, raffle prizes, indoor pavilion, games, Lyme Disease information, and of course social networking.
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10th Annual Lyme Disease Awareness Walk
Come walk with us and promote the awareness of Lyme Disease and other tick-borne diseases! Live Entertainment Children's Activities Food & Beverages Raffles T-Shirts FACT: Northern Illinois is a high-risk area for Lyme disease! Lyme Support Network is a nonprofit service organization dedicated to making a difference in Lyme Disease awareness. Join us and together we can raise funds to support awareness and education, and assist in research and innovative treatment of Lyme Disease and other tick-borne diseases.
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Barrington Area Library Media Fair
Interested in becoming a Podcaster? Blogger? YouTube Content Creator? Online Shop Owner? Explore a showcase of our community’s online media success stories at the Barrington Area Library’s first Media Fair. Drop in. Meeting Room.
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Rachel Barton Pine Violin Recital
As Barrington White House’s inaugural violin virtuoso, Rachel Barton Pine returns for a homecoming performance in our intimate ballroom. Be amazed by her warm tones and dazzled by her virtuosity. Works will include performances of Chevalier de Saint-Georges, Beethoven, Brahms and William Grant Still. Rachel will close with a special selection dedicated to long-time music patron and Barrington-area resident Mary B. Galvin. After the event there is a complimentary champagne reception. Buy tickets here: http://www.barringtonswhitehouse.com/event/rachel-barton-pine-violin-recital/
Find out more »Lake Barrington Farmers Market
Shop for local goods at the all new farmers market in Lake Barrington. Located on the corner of Route 14 and Pepper Road, come to find your next favorite treat! Tuesdays, June 5 - September 25; 3 - 7 p.m.
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School Safety Community Night @ BHS
During the 2018-19 school year, Barrington 220 will host its first ever week long campaign called “Safety 220” to educate our students, staff and community about some of these school safety measures and how to respond to various crisis situations. As part of that week long campaign, Barrington 220 will also partner with Barrington Police and Fire to host a School Safety Community Night on Tuesday, September 25 at 7pm in the BHS auditorium. All community members are encouraged to…
Find out more »Farmer’s Market
The annual Barrington Farmers’ Market returns on June 14, with a time change this year (3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.) The market features fresh fruits and vegetables, organics, meats, eggs, flowers, pastries, cheeses, seafood, and more. In 2018 the market has undergone a revitalization in hopes of building a new food system, fostering entrepreneurship, and encouraging community. For more information, go to www.barringtonfarmersmarket.com.
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Outstanding Women Leaders Awards (OWLS)
OWL Award Recipients will be recognized in the following categories: Professional Excellence, Community Contributions, Nonprofit Leadership, Mentorship and Education. OWL Award applications are now being accepted and must be submitted to the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce by August 20, 2018. Nominations for the OWL Award are now being accepted and forms are available at the Chamber office located at 190 E. James St. in Barrington, or can be downloaded from the BACC website at: www.BarringtonChamber.com.
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Garry Wills Explores the Qur’an – Panel Discussion with Local Pastors
Pulitzer Prize winning author and Northwestern Professor Emeritus Garry Wills, Ph.D., will be joined by a panel of Barrington area ministers to engage in a thoughtful conversation on what the Qur’an means and why it matters. Wills has authored dozens of books on religious, governmental and historical topics, including his latest on the Qur’an and his Pulitzer Prize winning Lincoln at Gettysburg. Buy tickets here: http://www.barringtonswhitehouse.com/event/garry-wills-explores-the-quran-panel-discussion-with-local-pastors/
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Prescription for Success: BHS Alumni Explore the Business of Healthcare
The Barrington 220 Educational Foundation, in partnership with the Barrington High School Alumni Association (BHSAA), is proud to announce the 7th Annual Alumni Legends program, “Prescription for Success, BHS Alumni Explore the Business of Healthcare,” to be held on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at 7:00 pm at Barrington High School. The panel will include BHS alumni who have excelled in their healthcare field exploring their education, careers, and current healthcare trends. A list of panelists is available on our website at www.220foundation.org In addition to…
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Ingage Benefit 2018
Are you ready to BE INSPIRED?! Please join us on September 27 at 6-9PM at Stonegate Banquet Hall in Hoffman Estates for our third Annual Benefit! Visit life-sized displays of the many communities in which Ingage has worked this year and hear stories from those who volunteered in the education, medical and business fields. Tickets include appetizers, plated dinner and access to the international market. The INspired themed evening will include stories from both Ingage members as well as our partners overseas, an impact raffle,…
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