I have a bad habit of overusing exclamation points, but today, I simply HAD to put one in our title! Because, one week from today, the area’s only Open-Air Skating Rink will be opening for business in South Barrington. They’re busy setting it up at the South Barrington Arboretum and there are two big events tied to the outdoor “Skating Plaza’s” grand opening next weekend. The first is an appearance by “Skates”, the Chicago Wolves Mascot.…
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159. Barrington Hills Polo Part II
There’s a certain mystique about the sport of polo that has always made me curious, especially since it’s played right here in Barrington. So I recently stopped by the Barrington Hills Polo Club’s Oakwood Farms field to check out a scrimmage, learn more about the sport and meet some local players. My husband, two kids and I pulled our car into the farm’s drive and right on up to the side of the field where the players’ families were parked and out picnicking. It was a regular Saturday morning scrimmage, it was a beautiful day and I was struck by how much these players seemed to love the open space, fresh air and the thrill of their fast-paced sport.
One of the greatest things about the Barrington Hills Polo Club is that……
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157. Give Kids the Gift of Kindermusik
I’m going to let you in on a…
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144. Grow Little Readers at Learning Trek
My oldest child is about to turn two…
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128. Anna Shea Chocolate Making Classes
Have you ever seen chocolate so exquisite, it…
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99. Sing Praises with Opera Star Kallen Esperian
She’s a student of Luciano Pavarotti. She’s one…
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86. Sign Up for Summer GLEE Camp
Ever since the show, Glee, debuted on Fox…
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76. Outdoor Discovery School at L.L. Bean
Did you know that you don’t even have…
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75. Make a Tee Time at Makray
We’re on day 75 here at 365Barrington.com and…
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62. Rockstar 101
The sound man checks the mics. The audience…
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60. Share the Meaning of Memorial Day
Memorial Day Weekend is often called the “Unofficial…
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44. Sign Up for Self Defense School
When it comes to martial arts, everything I…
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42. Meet the Equestrian Diva
Barrington is well known as an equestrian community,…
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38. Do the WRITE Thing
Mother’s Day is tomorrow and there are a…
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26. Kaleidoscope School of Art
It’s one of those places I’ve driven past…
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