Barrington Youth Dance Ensemble’s 25th anniversary concert was visually stunning and the photos truly capture the elegance of this special celebration. So it’s a fun surprise to see this story on the cover of this week’s Barrington Suburban Life…
BYDE’s anniversary concert graces the cover, but check out this list of great stories you’ll find inside this week’s issue according to Barrington Suburban Life reporter, Tarah Thorne…
Decades of dancing
Hundreds of people enjoyed the Barrington Youth Dance Ensemble anniversary concert at Barrington High School’s auditorium last month. The concert included works by founder and artistic director Mary Brennan, as well as those by award-winning choreographers.
Fun on the Fourth
Barrington Suburban Life has your recap of holiday weekend festivities – the new Patriot Park at the annual Barrington Fourth of July Festival and Friday’s parade. Bands, floats, artists and dedicated military personnel/veterans rocked the streets of downtown for three days straight.
A look into private investigations
Local detective Dave Hertog has been working out of the area for several years, but many would never know. His business is top secret. Hertog, who helps individuals and large businesses, offers a peek into what he does – everything from finding birth parents to date screening.
Heartbeats for Sam
More than $18,000 has been raised for a Barrington family in need. Sam Donnelly, 23, has had two open heart surgeries as an infant and started experiencing rapid heartbeats and discomfort lately. Spending time at Lurie Children’s Hospital, in Chicago, Sam will soon undergo another surgery. Donnelly is one of eight children. Learn how you can help in this week’s Barrington Suburban Life.
No More Perfect Parents
The Lutheran Church of Atonement, in Barrington, is hosting a special seminar to humanize parenting. Discounted tickets are now on sale. Parents who have already attended the seminar elsewhere in the U.S. said that the speakers embrace the average family model. Pastor Jane Kunzie-Brunner said the purpose of the 500-person seminar is to open up the church to the greater community and help anyone who deals with children – parents, grandparents, preschool staff – you name it.
Get all the details in this week’s paper.
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