It’s May first and that means the 2014 Mother’s Day countdown has begun! If you’re looking for a creative way to show mom how much she means to you, we’ve drummed up
Calling all KIDS!!! Barrington’s third annual KidFest and community Kite Fly is coming up this Saturday, May 3rd, from 11 to 3 p.m. at Citizens Park! (I can’t believe it’s May already!)
According to a new position statement from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), current evidence does not support the conclusion that labor induction or other means of stimulating contractions causes
Join Barrington Children’s Charities for the 4th annual “Run for the Roses” Derby Party fundraiser from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 3rd. Watch the Kentucky Derby live at Old Barrington
We’re partnering with Heinen’s Grocery to share a new series of Sunday posts focused on a favorite weekly family ritual, the Sunday Supper. Sunday meals are a cherished way to slow down
Carter Bailey, a Barrington High School senior planning to attend Indiana University in the fall, was diagnosed with cancer this past week. Within days, dozens of Barrington families have donated close to
Countryside Elementary students will again show just how much they care about local causes when they host their 4th annual “Countryside Cares” 5K/1 Mile Run Run coming up on Friday, May 2nd,
The movie Divergent, based on Barrington High School graduate Veronica Roth’s best selling trilogy opens at the Catlow Theater this weekend. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 5:05 and 8 p.m., Sunday
Safety Town walk-in registration for Kindergarteners and first graders opens tomorrow morning from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at The Orchard Church, 1301 S. Grove Avenue in Barrington. Run by the Barrington Junior
Through their brand new GiGi University program, GiGi’s Playhouse is helping build on-the-job confidence for special needs adults entering the workforce. Now working two jobs, at the Hugs & Mugs cafe and
We’re excited to share a special guest post this Earth Day, written by Barrington mom to three girls and ardent conservationist, Jennifer Kainz, of the Onion Pub & Brewery. Jennifer is making
This Quick Tips Tuesday falls on Earth Day so, with the help of the Barrington Area Conservation Trust (BACT), we’ve put together a list of simple steps we can all take to
Barrington Area Conservation Trust will kick off Earth Week with an afternoon that honors historic oaks and cultivates native vegetation for future generations at Pederson Preserve starting at 3:00 pm on Tuesday,
Sleep is important in early childhood especially when young bodies and minds are developing quickly. A new study finds that the more time young children spend watching TV, the less likely they
It’s Friday – Good Friday, at that – and we’re excited to introduce a new series focused on this kicked-back day that kicks off the weekend. We’re calling it the Friday 5