Member News Submissions must be received by noon on Wednesday in order to be considered for a future issue. We will include items, space permitting, on a rotating basis. Priority is given to members who have not had an item run in the past month or longer. For a copy of the Member News Guidelines CLICK HERE. Questions? Call (847) 381-2525 or email: marketing@BarringtonChamber.com 

Join Paxem, Inc. for a Ribbon Cutting today, May 19 at 3:30 pm at their new location, 100 Oakwood Ave., Ste, A in Lake Zurich. will be on site to cut the ribbon. Please stop by to support and connect with Paxem Owner Jennifer Prell and her team, who are long-time members of BACC. To RSVP email: Katie.Brooks@Paxem.com

Plan to attend Chocolate Fest this weekend, May 20-22 in Historic Long Grove, back by popular demand after a three-year hiatus. Enjoy three days of live music, family activities, chocolate vendors and chocolate experiences throughout the downtown. For a schedule of events CLICK HERE.

Join Rahab's Daughters for their 2nd Annual 5K Paw-A-Thon this Saturday, May 21 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm at Citizen's Park in Barrington. The family-friendly charitable event includes raffle prizes and supports Rahab's mission and Dogs Against Human Trafficking ministry. For details CLICK HERE.

Ladies and gentlemen are invited to join the Women's Biz Net for virtual networking and a "Google My Business Masterclass," presented by Kate Himes, founder of Kateify, on Thursday, May 26 from 12:00-1:00 pm. Attendees will receive a complimentary 30-min. virtual session with Kate. Program sponsor is Katherine Elizabeth Designs/Katherine Elizabeth at Home. Cost is FREE to BACC members/$15 for nonmembers. To register CLICK HERE.

Don't miss the Memorial Weekend Fest at Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Rd. in Port Barrington. Enjoy live entertainment with no cover charge, a beer garden and riverside dining at two levels and four bars. Music starts on Friday, May 27 at 8:00 pm with Gooroos, followed by bands at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm on Saturday & Sunday, and Rok Brigade at 2:00 pm on Monday, May 30. For details CLICK HERE.

The Village of Barrington will host the 13th annual Barrington Art Festival over Memorial Weekend, May 28-29, from 10:00 am-5:00 pm both days at Cook & Station Streets. Browse the work of 130 artists in all media including paintings, sculpture, jewelry, wearables and more. Register for a chance to win a gift card to use at the festival. For details CLICK HERE.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township invite all pinewood car owners to sign up for their in-person V500 event on Sunday, June 12 from 1:00-4:00 pm in Carpentersville. Pre-register to reserve a preferred parking spot and receive a participation token at the event. Space is limited. Car registration deadline is June 1. To register contact Denise at dhaugk@bgcdt.org. For details CLICK HERE.

Enjoy the sounds of Beatles tribute band American English on Thursday, June 9 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Rd. in Deer Park. Order takeout from a Deer Park restaurant and bring chairs to set up near the gazebo. No outside alcoholic beverages, food or coolers are permitted in the shopping center or at the event. For details about this and other FREE Deer Park Town Center summer concerts CLICK HERE.

Registration is open for Canlan Sports Flash Fit Kids Summer Camp from June 6 through Aug. 12 in Lake Barrington. Choose full-day and half-day options. The camp is designed to introduce fun sports and games that will create a base for lifelong enjoyment of physical activity and teamwork. Sports and activities vary each week. For details CLICK HERE.

Register your team today for one of the fun summer leagues at Sideouts Sports Tavern in Island Lake. Gather your friends and co-workers to play Beach Volleyball or Baggo. For details call (847) 526-7174 or CLICK HERE.

Indoor evening golf leagues are now forming at X-Golf Kildeer, 20771 N. Rand Rd., Ste. I-4 in Kildeer. Gather your friends and co-workers or sign up as a single golfer to work on your game at their new facility with state-of-the-art indoor simulators, a full bar and menu of appetizers to enjoy. For details call (847) 847-1723, email: chris.kass@xgolfkildeer.com or CLICK HERE.

Help support obesity research, treatment and education by sponsoring, donating or participating in the "Walk From Obesity" event on Saturday, June 18 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. Check-in starts at 9:00 am and walk begins at 10:00 am. For sponsorship info CLICK HERE. To register CLICK HERE.

WINGS Program, Inc. will honor its supporters and partners with an Open House Celebration on Thursday, June 16 from 3:00-8:00 pm at Barrington's White House, 145 W. Main St. The event will showcase the services WINGS provides to break the cycle of domestic violence, and offer interactive opportunities, graduate guest speakers, and recognition of community leaders, donors, board members, staff and volunteers. For details CLICK HERE.

Get ready for the first outdoor summer concert of the season at the Arboretum of South Barrington on Wednesday, June 22 with Bella Cain from 7:00-9:00 pm. The summer concert series, sponsored by Wickstrom Lincoln, takes place on Wednesdays at Main Street Plaza. Dine-in or carry-out dinner from an Arboretum restaurant, then relax and enjoy. For a schedule of concerts CLICK HERE.

Restoration 1 of Cary will host a Multi-Chamber Open House on Tuesday, June 28 from 5:00-7:00 pm to celebrate their 5th anniversary and expansion at 150 S. Virginia Rd. in Crystal Lake. BACC members and neighboring chambers are invited to enjoy a fun evening of networking with a Bags tournament and Brothers BBQ truck. This is a FREE event but an RSVP is requested. To register CLICK HERE.

Help the Barrington Breakfast Rotary Club help others by entering their “Stash of Cash” 50/50 Raffle now through June 30. Tickets are $100 each and only 400 tickets will be sold, offering great odds of winning up to $20,000 in cash. The Rotary Club is a humanitarian service organization serving the people in local communities and around the world. For raffle details CLICK HERE.

Sponsorships are now available for the Village of Barrington Police Department's National Night Out to be held on Thursday, Aug. 4 from 5:30-8:30 pm. Many sponsorship levels are available for the event, which is designed to heighten support for drug prevention and crime awareness. For details call Jennifer Wisniewski at (847) 304-3303 or email: policeadmin@barrington-IL.gov.

If your business or organization is seeking job candidates, the Harper College online job management system, "Hire a Hawk," can connect you with potential employees. Employers can sign up to post open positions and search for resumes of qualified candidates. For details CLICK HERE.

Fox Valley Orthopedics (FVO) announced that it is now offering robotic-assisted knee replacement in their Ambulatory Surgery Center by using a technology designed by VELYS™. FVO Joint Replacement Surgeon Kenneth Chakour, MD, is the first physician in the western Illinois suburbs to offer this technology as an outpatient procedure. For details CLICK HERE.

Elizabeth Wakeman of Wakeman Law Group, PC, has announced that the Illinois State Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Committee for Outside of Cook County just completed an intensive investigation and evaluation of judicial candidates in the state who are seeking election to the Appellate Court or Supreme Court in Illinois. According to Wakeman, there are many more seats up for election than normal and many more candidates than in the past. To download a copy of the report CLICK HERE.

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