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Join McGonigal's Pub in downtown Barrington for a Casual New Year's Eve Party starting at 8:00 pm. Come-as-you-are to hear DJ Atlas on the Pub side, or a rockin' jukebox on the Fork & Cork side. Enjoy a full menu of late-night food, drink specials, party favors, champagne toast, and no cover charge. For details CLICK HERE.

Lace up your skates for some winter fun at the Barrington Park District's Ice Rink located at Citizens Park, 511 N. Lake Zurich Rd. in Barrington. The rink is open today and tomorrow, Dec. 29-30 from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm; Saturday, Dec. 31 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm; and closed on Sunday, Jan. 1. For more info CLICK HERE.

Ring in the New Year at Ruth's Chris Steak House in the Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Rd. Enjoy a three-course dinner that includes a starter, entrée, personal side & dessert, all for $57. To make a reservation CLICK HERE.

Only a few days left to take advantage of the great gift card offer from Region Kitchen & Bar in Barrington. Purchase $100 in Region gift cards by Sunday, Jan. 1, in person or online, and receive a $25 bonus. The bonus is redeemable for a one time use from Jan. 2 through April 30, 2023. For details CLICK HERE.

A few seats are left to spend New Year's Eve at Broken Oar in Port Barrington. Enjoy live music while dining on a three-course meal that includes an appetizer, dessert and a champagne toast. Choose from grilled ribeye, surf & turf, twin lobster tails or the regular menu. Stop by the Artic Winter Bar on the upper level. For details CLICK HERE.

Make plans for a fun New Year's outing at Battle House Laser Tag in Lake Barrington. They are open on Saturday, Dec. 31 and Sunday, Jan. 1 from 10:45 am-7:30 pm. To book your laser tag reservation call (815) 900-9003 or CLICK HERE.

Start the new year off with a brunch buffet at Pinstripes in The Arboretum of South Barrington. Their New Year’s Day buffet includes signature waffle, carving and omelette stations, breakfast classics, chef's specialties, bottomless mimosas, a sweets table with chocolate fountain and more. To make a reservation CLICK HERE.

Take advantage of the Early Bird Special for Summer Camp at Barrington Martial Arts, 123 Barrington Commons Ct. The first five campers who register receive $100 off each week of camp. Kids can enjoy martial art classes, field trips, arts & crafts, and other activities. Early drop off at 7:30 am and pick up at 6:00 pm. Registration begins Monday, Jan. 2. For details CLICK HERE.

The Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO) will host a FREE educational discussion about the composers and music featured in its January concerts on Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 1:00 pm at the Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Hwy. ESO flutist Scott Metlicka will speak about Brahms’ Violin Concerto, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8, and Jocelyn Morlock’s Oiseaux bleus et sauvages. To register CLICK HERE.

Join BACC and The Den Fitness at their Ribbon Cutting Photo Ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 4:00 pm to celebrate their opening at 455 W. Northwest Hwy., Ste. 8 in Barrington. For details CLICK HERE. They will also host a Grand Opening event on Friday, Jan. 6 at 5:30 pm with food, drinks, raffles and more. For more information visit www.thedentraining.com.

Spend $400 or more in one day at Deer Park Town Center retailers or restaurants and receive two FREE tickets to a Marriott Theatre show in 2023. Redeem same-day receipts dated Dec. 12 or later at the mall office, 20530 N. Rand Rd., Ste. 133. Offer good while supplies last, limited quantities available. For details CLICK HERE.

If you feel stuck, don't want to settle for Blah, or wish to live your life purposefully sign up for a FREE intro to "Creating Clarity: The Process of Getting Unstuck," led by Ellen Corey, of Coaching by Corey, LLC. The four-part series looks into how life balance, setting boundaries, awareness of values and creating a vision supports forward momentum. Intro dates are: Friday, Jan. 13 from 1:00-2:00 pm, or Friday, Jan. 20 from 11:00 am-12:00 pm. To register CLICK HERE.

Join Rahab's Daughters for their Annual Golf Charity Event on Sunday, Jan. 15 from 3:00-6:00 pm at Topgolf, 2050 Progress Pkwy. in Schaumburg. The event helps support efforts to restore the lives of those affected by human trafficking, raises awareness and helps fund their Big Game Outreach trip. For details CLICK HERE.

Take advantage of this special offer from Mathnasium: Receive $100 off now through Jan. 15 at their Barrington and South Barrington locations. The offer is good for new enrollments and returning families receive $100 off their first month enrollment, per student. For details CLICK HERE.

Join the BACC Women's Biz Net for a program on Thursday, Jan. 19 from 11:30 am-1:00 pm at The Club at Wynstone in North Barrington. Enjoy networking, a delicious lunch and a presentation from Andrea Herran of Focus HR Consulting about "How to Build Relationships in a Hybrid World." Cost is $35 for BACC members and $40 for nonmembers. Program sponsor is Retreat Care Group, PLLC. To register CLICK HERE.

When it's time to clean up after the holidays, Treetime Christmas Creations in Lake Barrington can get you organized. Their selection of quality storage bags, containers and accessories will help simplify the process of storing your artificial Christmas tree and other decorations. For details CLICK HERE.

Register today for the BACC Annual Dinner Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 26 from 5:30-9:30 pm at Wild Onion Brewery in Lake Barrington. Enjoy networking, recognitions, live music by the Judson Brown Band, food stations, a cash bar, raffle prizes, and the conclusion of our virtual Silent Auction which begins Jan. 12 to support the BACC Lauren Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund. To register CLICK HERE.

Host your next event in an elegant 2,000 sq. ft. space located in downtown Barrington. The Edyta Fine Art and Design studio offers a unique, versatile setting that is ideal for networking and corporate events, ladies' night outings, birthday and anniversary parties, fashion shows and more. It is equipped with a full kitchen, two bathrooms, and a main lounge that accommodates up to 70 guests. For details CLICK HERE.

Hear first-hand updates from village leaders on the state of the Barrington region at the Economic Summit on Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 8:30-10:00 am at Barrington's White House 145 W. Main St. in Barrington. Coffee and pastries will be served and cost to attend is $10. This event is open to the public and registration is required. To register CLICK HERE.

Mark your calendar for the Annual Cocoa Crawl on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 11:00 am-3:00 pm in Historic Downtown Long Grove. Enjoy complimentary hot cocoa, cocoa-inspired treats and chocolate specials at participating merchants and restaurants. Spend $100 and receive a FREE Long Grove mug while supplies last. For details CLICK HERE.

To learn more about how you can participate in this program CLICK HERE.