And they’re off! There’s a brand new nonprofit organization in town, called Barrington Children’s Charities, that’s all about improving the lives of kids in and around our community. They’re starting things off
It’s National Volunteer week and, if there’s one thing I’ve learned since moving to Barrington, it’s that ours is a community filled with endless opportunities to help others. There are hundreds of
I occasionally volunteer to deliver meals to seniors in Barrington. And I’ve learned that the Meals on Wheels program is the quickest pick-me-up around. If you want to see how something as
If you’ve mastered the Mashed Potato, the Moonwalk, the Macarena or if you’ve come up with a dance style that’s all your own, Barrington High School is THE place to be this
South Barrington is continuing a brand new tradition by hosting the second annual “Gobbler Gallop” one week from today on Sunday, November 21st. The 5K run and 1 mile walk is a
Can you believe it’s almost Christmas? HA HA! Just kidding. Not really, though, because, let’s face it, the holiday season IS right around the corner. And little elves (a.k.a. “organized people”) in the Barrington
There’s a very special and highly anticipated party happening in Barrington in just two weeks. “The Lavender Ball” at the Barrington Hills Country Club will celebrate the ten year anniversary of Wellness
The official first day of summer is just days away and today marks the return of a favorite summer activitiy in downtown Barrington. The Barrington Farmers Market is back in action for
Every year I see the street-side signs calling all to come out to the Barrington Community Kite Fly. I haven’t been able to make it yet, but this year I am going!
It has become a summer right of passage for 5 and 6-year-olds in Barrington. “Safety Town” is where kids go to learn the most important lessons to protect them from danger. It’s a permanent
There’s a movement underway in Barrington that’s been building for the past year. The leaders are a group of local gardening experts and enthusiasts who are using their skills to make a difference. They formed