As we start this holiday season & encourage residents to volunteer their time, the Barrington Area Volunteer Connection (BAVC) wanted to put a twist on it to ask residents – what gifts
One of the unique features of the Barrington Area Volunteer Connection (BAVC) is that volunteers ages 13 and above can use the website. The events highlighted below have a range of roles
Collaborating is one of the hallmarks of how a community can succeed to benefit others. Showcasing this perfectly was a recent partnership between The Build Team and Barrington Township Food Pantry (BTFP).
Mother Nature is forecast to deliver a bright, bright, sunshiny day for the 11th annual Deer Park Music & Wine Festival presented by the Village of Deer Park at Deer Park Town
Leadership Will Continue to Build Organization’s Legacy in Foster Care and Adoption and Activate Program for Children with Special Healthcare Needs Let It Be Us has appointed Vince Foglia as the organization’s
All are welcome to join Barrington Back & Body’s Summer BOD-E-QUE Soiree where you can experience demos of their EmSculpt Neo and EmFace services that shape, firm and tone your figure and rejuvenate
Grab this season’s best deals at Deer Park Town Center’s annual Summer Clearance Sale, happening Friday through Sunday, July 7-9, 2023, during regular shopping hours. Shop the sale at your favorite Deer
I like bumblebees. They’re big, round, and fuzzy, reminding me of a child’s stuffed animal toy. Where most bees and wasps dart about in a threatening manner, bumblebees are slow, clumsy, and
I have encountered Barred Owls at various places – in Washington, DC when I led bird walks in Rock Creek Park; in Heron Pond in southern Illinois where one haunted the cypress
Father’s Day is the time to honor the father figures in our life and the impact they have had. It’s also a great time to show children the importance of family, community
Mothers are the heart of many families, but in today’s world it can be a challenging job. This month in honor of Mother’s Day, we are highlighting nonprofit organizations with a focus
April is National Volunteer Month and there are so many ways to get involved and be part of bringing together our community. First, Attend Volunteer Connection Live on Saturday, April 15th from
April is National Volunteer Month and the Barrington Area Volunteer Connection wants to encourage residents to start looking for ways to get involved and start volunteering now! Listed below are just a
* All images captured by local wildlife photographer, Stephen Barten. Most owls are nocturnal creatures. They sleep by day and are active at night. But one species is largely diurnal or, more
One late winter day a few years ago I noticed something different about a small bird house I had hanging in a tree. There was new nest material protruding from the entry