What do the Super Shot, Ferris Wheel, Bumper Cars, 1001 Naughts, Swings and Windjammer have in common? They’re all awesome rides ready to thrill attendees of all ages at the Grove Avenue
Mother nature delivered with gorgeous late-summer weather for Smart Farm of Barrington’s first Farm to Table Dinner Saturday night. About 100 guests attended the sold-out event in the old Quaker Oats barn
Thinking of the Midwest and its birds, one does not readily envision shorebirds, those species generally associated with coastal beaches. But every August and September, many shorebirds that have nested in the
Barrington’s team taking part in the upcoming Les Turner ALS Foundation Walk for Life has seen a surge in donations as Ice Bucket Challenges ripple throughout the community. With weeks left to
So by now you’ve read all about Barrington’s big community Ice Bucket Challenge that took place at the gazebo downtown on Thursday night, but there is one minor detail that I forgot
I laughed so hard that I cried at Thursday night’s Barrington Community Ice Bucket Challenge which was definitely one for the history books! About twenty local leaders accepted the Ice Bucket Challenge
The fourth annual Barrington Honor Ride and Run starts at Citizens Park bright and early this Sunday, August 17th. The uplifting event is for bikers and runners of all ages plus spectators
Sue Randall, Barrington’s 2014 Citizen of the Year and a local champion for ALS research & awareness, has issued an Ice Bucket Challenge for all of Barrington! The viral internet phenomenon has
Hundreds of people showed up to support children who benefit from JourneyCare’s pediatric hospice and palliative care programs at the Barrington Park District pool this weekend. JourneyCare’s annual Duck Races have become
As an English major, I had favorite poems. At the top of the list was John Keats’ “To Autumn.” I love the whole poem but it is the final line that always
It truly is Christmas in July as Barrington ChristKindlFest planners kick preparations into high gear for this year’s second annual outdoor holiday festival. The committee is planning to increase ChristKindlFest from a
UnCork Barrington attendees are raving about the huge success of this year’s brand new VIP Tent featured at Friday’s 10th annual event. Volunteers poured top shelf wines and VIP ticketholders were treated
Despite what appeared to be gloomy skies throughout the morning on Saturday, the rain stayed away bringing another cause for celebration to Barrington’s 11th Annual Brew Fest. And – judging by the
They’ll be offering all the ingredients for an afternoon of beer tasting, food and fun at the 11th annual Barrington Brew Fest on Saturday, July 12, 2014. Sample the best craft beers
A posse of firefighters suited in pink rolled into Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital on pink firetrucks Wednesday, the latest stop in their “Pink Heals” tour, bringing truckloads of support and love to