At the Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting recently, the Barrington Area Volunteer Connection (BAVC) received a Community Partner Award in recognition of the impact BAVC has had on raising awareness for nonprofit services and expanding volunteerism in the Barrington Area. ‘We are proud to be recognized by the Chamber of Commerce for our impact and making our community stronger. This award reflects the dedication of BAVC’s advisory board members and collaborators who have supported us over the last 5 years with their time and energy.” commented Kate Soldan, BAVC Advisory Board Member. BAVC is the only organization locally that focuses
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Get ready to swap puzzles and snack on pastries at The Great Barrington Puzzle Swap – it’s going to be a fun brain-teasing day!
Enjoy a cozy winter morning at Barrington’s White House with coffee, hot chocolate, pastries – and plenty of puzzles. Bring your gently used puzzles (with all pieces, please!) and swap them for something new-to-you. A community table will feature puzzles of all ages and skill levels, with space to sit and build while you mingle with fellow puzzle enthusiasts.
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Grand Opening of the Pepper Pot this weekend!!!
Located in the Ice House Mall
@thepepperpot.co
🌋 KILDEER… IT’S TIME! @lavaislandkildeer
Lava Island Kildeer officially opens THIS THURSDAY, February 19th — and our VIPs get first entry starting at 4PM 🤩
✨ VIP Early Entry: Thursday 4PM–9PM
✨ Grand Opening Celebration
✨ Giveaways, prizes & special offers all night
🎟 This is an ADMISSION event. All guests must purchase admission to enter.
Not a VIP yet? There’s still time!
Join on our website today to get early entry access. Link in bio!
Starting Friday, February 20th we are open to the public:
🕘 9AM–9PM daily
🕙 Until 10PM on Fridays & Saturdays
🎉 Grand Opening Extras:
• FREE birthday party giveaway
• $50 OFF birthday parties (limited time)
• FREE all-day pass drawings every 2 hours
• Kids scavenger hunt
Already purchased our presale 4-pack offer?
You can use your passes for Thursday’s VIP event OR save them for a future visit — they’re valid for one year from opening day 🙌
📍 20771 N Rand Rd, Kildeer, IL
No RSVP needed — just sign your waiver ahead of time and get ready to play.
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Feels like spring! (Maybe just fools spring…but we will take it)
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#heatwave🔥
Tickets are now on sale for Cinderella at Barrington High School, plus a special Pre-Show Experience!
Barrington 220 Fine Arts proudly presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, a magical, heartwarming musical for all ages. Join us in the BHS Auditorium for a timeless story of kindness, courage, and transformation.
Showtimes:
Thursday, Feb 19 • 7 PM
Friday, Feb 20 • 7 PM
Saturday, Feb 21 • 2 PM & 7 PM
Sunday, Feb 22 • 2 PM
Cinderella Pre-Show Experience
Saturday, Feb 21 • 12:30–1:30 PM • BHS Atrium
Enjoy games, crafts, and a sweet treat before the 2:00 PM performance, and meet cast members including Cinderella and the Prince. Note: If you plan to watch the 2:00 PM show, a separate ticket for the performance is required, in addition purchasing a ticket to the pre-show experience.
Get your tickets for the musical and pre-show experience here: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=d220
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Happy 100th Day of school to Barrington’s kindergarten kiddos!!!
#365barrington
#100thdayofschool
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@stanneschoolbarrington
Oh thank goodness!!! Woodstock Willie says it will be an early spring!! (Photos from @abc7chicago )
#groundhogday
#woodstockwillie
#springiscoming☀️
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