TONIGHT: Marci Oleszkiewicz "Painting from the Heart" |
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Thu, Apr 21, 2022 6:00 PM CST
3rd Thursdays Art Night Out: Marci Oleszkiewicz: “Painting from the Heart”
Barrington's White House,
Barrington
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Marci Oleszkiewicz’s goal as an artist is to capture moments of life on canvas that convey beauty and wonder, joy and sorrow, love and truth. Marci has received several awards for her paintings including Best of Show from the American Impressionist Society and the Gold Medal from the Oil Painters of America. She has been published in many art magazines including American Art Collector and Southwest Art Magazine.
NOTE: This event is FREE and entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available.
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FRIDAY: Earth Day Celebration #RestoreOurEarth |
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April 22
3:30-5:30P
Pederson Preserve Across from BHS
Join BACT to celebrate planet Earth on Earth Day. They will be planting Warrior Sedges, installing a Bald Cypress Tree, learning about stream ecology and more!
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FRIDAY: Java & Jazz — BHS Band Fundraiser |
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April 22
7-9P
Barrington High School Cafeteria
Join the Barrington High School Band for a night of hot coffee and cool jazz. A fun social fundraiser for the Barrington Band Program.
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SATURDAY: BYFS Coffee with a Counselor |
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April 23
9-10:30A
Barrington Youth & Family Services
118 Applebee Street
Barrington Youth & Family Services and Barrington 220 Educational Foundation host "Coffee with a Counselor". Join Counselor Veronica Avedician for a cup of coffee to further explore how we can manage stress and anxiety and invest in our mental wellness.
This session will be designed for students in middle and high school. Coping strategies, wellness exercises, and effective communications skills will be discussed.
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SATURDAY: Earth Day Community E-Waste Recycling Event |
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April 23
Saint Anne Parish
120 Ela St.
WHAT CAN YOU BRING?
- computers
- laptops
- keyboards
- speakers
- microphones
- phones/cellphones
- tablets
- batteries
- security equipment
- video or audio equipment
- gaming consoles/devices
- GPS units
- stereo equipment
- wiring & cabling
- ink
- toner & cartridges
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SATURDAY: Give Native Plants a Home - Education Program |
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April 23
10-11:30A
In-person & Zoom
Alicia Timm, Author and Chair of Citizens for Conservation’s Habitat Corridors Program will present. Learn how to identify the habitats in your yard and welcome the perfect native plants that will succeed in each.
Alicia brings her experience advising homeowners on appropriate native plants for their various habitats and will share specific recommendations for each of nine possible growing conditions. Registration and information.
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Through April 24: Spring Cleaning Donation Drive |
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April 20-24
9A-1P
310 James Street
Donate the following NEW or CLEAN items to families in need:
- Clothing
- Shoes
- Books
- Sporting Equipment
- Toys
- Bikes
- Backpacks
- School Supplies and more!
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TUESDAY: Plastic Pollution is Everywhere |
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April 26
7P
Virtual
Go Green Barrington is partnering with the Barrington Area Library to host this special virtual program on plastic pollution.
University of Illinois Scientist John Scott will share his research on how plastic is entering the ground, air, and water. This program is suitable for all ages and provides the data that can change the minds of individuals, companies, and lawmakers. Register here.
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May 4: National Bike & Roll to School Day! 🚲
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Wednesday, May 4
Bike & Roll to School Day is almost here! Barrington has been a proud participant of National Bike & Roll to School Day for the past 10 years. All Barrington elementary schools are invited to participate.
National Bike to School Day encourages children to ride their bikes to and from school and learn about bike safety. This year Bike to School Day falls on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. This is a great way to kick start National Bike Month!
Share a photo on your route with the tag #BarringtonBiketoSchoolDay.
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May 7: Barrington Spring Wine Walk |
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Saturday, May 7
2-6P
Registration at Neoteca
The SpringWine Walk features 23 Village of Barrington merchants pouring 1-ounce wine samples, a souvenir wine glass, and a map of the wine-tasting locations.
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Memorial Day Weekend: Barrington Art Festival |
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Saturday, May 28 & Sunday, May 29
10A - 5P
Cook & Station Streets
Mark your calendars for the 13th annual Barrington Art Festival on the Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend!
This beloved art fest fills the streets with 130 artists from near and far showing and selling art in all media including paintings, sculpture, jewelry, wearables and more!
Live music and youth art activities add to the weekend’s fun. No one goes thirsty or hungry with the McGonigal’s Beer Garden at the festival, where a variety of beers and tasty treats can be found. Great restaurants, cafes and ice creameries line the festival route. Free admission makes this a definite yes on the planning calendar!
The Barrington Artists’ Area Association will be showcasing the work of local residents as well. Attendees are invited to bring their gently used wall art to the festival where it will be donated to the Chicago Furniture Bank, a nonprofit that distributes furnishings and art to those leaving shelters and moving into permanent housing. For more information and list of participants click here.
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Call for Poets & Save the Date!
The Poetry Hour at Citizens Park: "Summer...Musings, Memories and Marvel"
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Thursday, June 23
6:30-8P
Citizens Park
The Poetry Hour, presented by the Cultural Commission of Barrington, returns! This free event will be at the outdoor Amphitheater at Citizens Park. Bring your chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets and enjoy a beautiful summer evening listening to original poems presented by some of the area’s finest poets.
A Call for Poets – Express Yourself Through Poetry!
Submit your original poem by May 31 for a chance to read the poem outdoors on the stage of the Amphitheater in Barrington’s Citizens Park.
For more information about submitting your poem, click here.
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The 2022 Summer Event Guide is Here! |
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Don't miss this summer in Barrington!
Join us for Summer Fun Thursdays, Fourth of July Festivities, Metra Lot Concerts, Farmers Market and much more! View the guide here or click the image above.
Check out some highlights:
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Metra Lot Concerts
Friday, June 10 | 7-9P
Hi-Infidelity
Saturday, July 2 | 8-10:30P
Sixteen Candles
Sunday, July 3 | 8-10:30P
Pat McKillen
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Friday, August 5 | 7-9P
Dancing Queen
Friday, October 7 | 7-9P
Radio Gaga
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Summer Fun Thursdays & Cruise Night
Join us for live music, the Farmers Market (3-7P), classic cars and Bob the DJ on Thursday nights from 6-8P this summer! Starting June 16, walk, bike, drive or stroll into downtown Barrington for a bite to eat or just visit with friends and neighbors in the Cook and Station street area for the evening. More details to come! barrington-il.gov/thursdays
Fourth of July Parade
The Barrington 4th of July Parade steps off at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 4 from Barrington High School to the Metra Commuter Lot. Parade registration opens on Monday, May 2 at
National Night Out
Join the Barrington Police Department on Thursday, August 4 at 5:30P for free bike helmets, digital fingerprinting, K9 demonstration, family games, trackless train rides, face painting and more. This is a FREE, fun and educational event designed to promote positive police-community partnerships. Don't miss this fun-filled evening!
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New Photos Added to Barrington Area Digital Photo Gallery! |
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The Barrington Area Digital Photo Gallery has updated their site with over 100 new images from 8 new photographers. The 2022 images are incorporated in all the albums, but also have their own album for easy viewing. New this year is an album entitled Astrophotography. It is amazing what is in the heavens above Barrington!
The BADPG hopes this site will encourage everyone to explore and protect the natural beauty that surrounds us.
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Thu, Apr 28, 2022 7:30 PM CST
“The Future of Education: Lessons Learned from a Global Pandemic”
Barrington's White House,
Barrington
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Two years ago COVID-19 upended life as we know it, exposing the strengths and weaknesses of every industry, including education. In this presentation, District 220’s Dr. Robert Hunt discusses the pandemic’s impact on the classroom and the lessons learned that will drive opportunities for students moving forward.
Dr. Hunt brings significant experience and leadership in education, most recently as the Superintendent of Schools for Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, where he served as the district’s leader for nine years. In October 2020 Dr. Hunt was named “Ohio Superintendent of the Year” by the AASA (American Association of School Administrators).
NOTE: This event is in-person and virtual — Students 18 and under FREE with paid adult ticket.
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Sat, Apr 30, 2022 7:30 PM CST
Jazz All-Stars with Saxophonist Victor Goines
Barrington's White House,
Barrington
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Highly acclaimed jazz saxophonist Victor Goines assembles an all-star cast of jazz professionals as well as outstanding students from surrounding high schools to present a high-energy evening of jazz at Barrington’s White House. Professor Goines is the Director of Jazz Studies at Northwestern University and a member of the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and the Wynton Marsalis Septet. The group will assemble for an afternoon of practice and coaching, then light up the ballroom at Barrington’s White House in the evening.
Victor Goines is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. He tours throughout the world and has recorded more than 20 albums. A gifted composer, Goines has more than 50 original works to his credit. He has recorded and/or performed with many noted jazz and popular artists including Ahmad Jamal, Ruth Brown, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, Dizzy Gillespie, Lenny Kravitz, Branford Marsalis, Ellis Marsalis, Dianne Reeves, Willie Nelson, Marcus Roberts, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, and a host of others.
NOTE: This event is entirely in-person — Students 18 and under FREE with paid adult ticket.
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Wed, May 4, 2022 1:00 PM CST
An Afternoon Tea with Bertha Honoré Palmer, Presented by Leslie Goddard
Barrington's White House,
Barrington
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Over 100 years ago, John and Julia Robertson made Barrington’s White House their home. This historic tea event brings back the tradition of Julia Robertson’s Women’s Thursday Club and features honored “guest” Bertha Honoré Palmer. In this historical portrayal, set in 1893, Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., portrays the Chicago socialite and pace-setting arts patron. Although best remembered today as the wife of real estate magnate Potter Palmer, Mrs. Palmer made her own contributions to Chicago history. Learn how she helped recoup her husband’s losses after the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, how she began collecting Impressionist art, and how she served as hostess to the world at the World’s Columbian Exposition. Gerri of High Tea with Gerri will give an introduction to the history and art of drinking tea. The afternoon tea includes a special blend of Earl Grey Breakfast tea, savories, finger sandwiches, scones, and petit fours served by Gerri’s staff using vintage teacups and plates.
Through its inspiration of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Barrington residents John and Julia E. Robertson built their modified foursquare home in 1898 in the Classical Revival style. It quickly became the social center of the village. For the next 20 years, Julia gathered people in her home on Thursday afternoons for discussions of the times.
Following the tradition she established, her home, the Barrington White House, currently on the National Register of Historic Places and the cultural and community center of the Village of Barrington, is reviving Julia’s Women’s Thursday Club by instituting an “An Afternoon Tea with Bertha Palmer”.
NOTE: This event is entirely in-person. No virtual tickets are available.
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April 28: Career Exploration Event from BCGT |
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Thursday, April 28
7P
Via Zoom
Join the Barrington Council for the Gifted and Talented (BCGT) for their Career Exploration program of 2022 featuring:
- Julian Cheng, Venture Capital Investor, Entrepreneur, Engineer and Professor
- Nivine K. Zakhari, Attorney and Technology Consultant at Microsoft
- Taeksun Nam, Structural Analysis Engineer (NASA) at Boeing
The jobs of the future will look very different from the jobs of today – and changing demands are going to mean a need for new skills, specifically when it comes to STEM. We invite you to be a part of the conversation as our panelists share their personal career journeys and the lessons they have learned along the way.
The event is free for BCGT members, $5 for non-members (membership is open to all – you can join today). Register here! (Even if you are not able to make the event as we record and share the on-demand replay link with our registrants.)
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April 28 - May 1: Parker Players Present "Love, Loss and White I Wore" |
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Thursday, April 28 - Sunday, May 1
6:30-9:30P
Moretti's of Barrington
Love, Loss and What I Wore tells the lived stories about the nostalgic power of women's clothing. Adapted and compiled by the various friends of Nora Ephron (writer of films such as When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless In Seattle and You've Got Mail) and her sister, Delia Ephron, Parker Players Theater Company's production features a beautiful cast of local women. Enjoy dinner in Moretti's event space while you watch the cast tell funny, wistful and universal memories about families and loved ones through the prism of their closets.
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April 30 - May 1: St. Anne Church Spring Food Drive |
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Saturday, April 30 - Sunday, May 1
8A-2P
St. Anne Parish Center
Please bring non-perishable food for donation
to the St. Anne Parish Center.
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April 30: Prescription Drug Drop-Off |
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Saturday, April 30
10A-2P
Lake Zurich Police Department
200 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich
In coordination with DEA National Drug Take Back Day, State Rep. Chris Bos and the Lake Zurich Police Department will be collecting your unwanted or expired prescription drugs and safely disposing of them for FREE.
This is an outdoor event that allows you to remain in your vehicle. Drivers should follow the marked lanes when entering and exiting the parking lot.
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Accepted Medications
• Prescription medications
• Prescription ointments & patches
• Pet medications
• Vitamins
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Items Not Accepted
• Needles
• Illegal drugs
• Liquids
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For questions, call 224-662-1176. |
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In-Person Microsoft STEM Workshops for Middle and High Schoolers |
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Grades 5-8: April 30 & May 7
2-4:30P
Grades 9-12: April 30
4:30-7P
Code Ninjas, Hoffman Estates, IL
Connect with STEM leaders, explore coding concepts, discover connections to Computer Science that impact all areas of life, and learn from Microsoft technology experts – plus, Microsoft SWAG!
BCGT is excited to be partnering with Microsoft, Code Ninjas and Excellerate Learning Studio – STEM Talent Development!
Food and refreshments will be provided. Sign-up here and join the fun!
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May 7: Annual Barrington Area KidFest Kite Fly & Natural Learning |
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Saturday, May 7
11A-3P
Citizens Park
The KidFest mission is to provide activities that inspire healthy habits, expose nature opportunities in the area and to encourage families to get up and explore the great outdoors. Our goal is to inspire families to go for a hike, a bicycle ride, play catch, fish, play frisbee and of course, Fly A Kite!
KidFest is a FREE, fun, family event that gets the entire family outside and moving. More info here.
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Barrington Area Library Programs |
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Thursday, April 21 | 7P
What is social security? What is the best age to start receiving benefits? What are the benefits for your spouse? Learn the basics with Megan Forristall from the Social Security Administration. Virtual.
Wednesday, April 27 | 7P
Enjoy an evening with actor, humorist, and woodworker Nick Offerman. Best known as Ron Swanson in the acclaimed series Parks and Recreation, he discusses his new book, Where The Deer and The Antelope Play: The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside. His walking companion, Jeff Tweedy of Wilco, joins the conversation. Virtual.
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BACOA's Virtual Programming |
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The Barrington Area Council on Aging (BACOA) continues to offer a wide variety of its virtual free programming with presentations, concerts and activities that can be accessed by Zoom. RSVP to get the meeting ID and password by calling Bacoa at 847-381-5030 or emailing Janine O’Leary at joleary@bacoa.org.
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FREE Drop-In Counseling for Middle and High School Students |
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Mondays
3-5P
Barrington Youth & Family Services
118 Applebee Street (Across from Jewel)
No Appointment Needed
We know times are uncertain and that you may feel anxious. It's okay. We are here for you. Drop in to talk with one of our therapists. Let's chat and together, we'll get through this! 100% confidential, no cost or paperwork to fill out!
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Shop Local and Support Our Businesses! |
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In an effort to assist our Village of Barrington retailers, restaurants, and merchants, we have created an online “coupon book.” Go to barrington-il.gov/coupons to access the virtual coupon book.
If you are a Village of Barrington business or merchant and would like to be included in next month's coupon blast, please forward your logo, offer, and contact information to Clancy Potts at cpotts@barrington-il.gov
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Find Your Volunteer Connection in 2022 |
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Looking to find your perfect volunteer match? The Barrington Area Development Council, in collaboration with the Barrington Area Library, is pleased to announce a new community initiative entitled “Barrington Area Volunteer Connection” (BAVC), which will enable interested volunteers to easily seek out opportunities at local nonprofit organizations.
For more information or to begin using the FREE Volunteer Connection as either a nonprofit or a resident seeking out volunteer opportunities, please go to thebavc.org
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Barrington Township Food Pantry |
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Monday - Thursday (by appointment only)
9A-3P
Recipients will be able pick up a generous bag of pantry food items. Please note: Suggestions for needed items are accepted however, may not be available. Please call for an appointment at 847-381-5632.
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Cuba Township Food Pantry |
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Every Tuesday (by appointment only)
10A-3P
The Tuesday food pantry continues as an indoor pantry. If you are in need of food assistance, please email info@cubatwpil.gov or call 847-381-1924.
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