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PREMIERE
Dream wedding gowns by various designers are showcased at the annual
Grace Meets Glamour show.
Here Comes the Bride
Christina Currie Events proudly presents the 5th
annual “Grace Meets Glamour” event on Sunday, February 22 at
the Marriott Northwest, 4800 Hoffman Blvd, Hoffman Estates.
Brides will find everything needed to design their dream wedding
while having one-on-one conversations with wedding vendors
including: florist, invitations, photographers, videographers, and
more. Guests can enjoy hors d'oeuvres and wedding cake during
the runaway fashion show with one-of-a-kind bridal gowns. The
“You can hear the sound of America
singing in this darling new musical”
-The New York Times
OPENS NOVEMBER 21 @ 8P
Runs: November 22, 29 and December 5,6 @ 8p
November 23,29, 30 December 7 @ 3p
first 75 brides receive swag bags. For more information, and to
register, call 224-558-1764, or visit www.christinacurrieevents.com.
Garden Club of Inverness
Holiday Luncheon
Members of the Garden Club of Inverness will host
its annual holiday luncheon “Winter’s Gifts” on Thursday,
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December 4 at 11 a.m. The annual luncheon raises money for
college scholarships and community involvement, and this year
will focus on the beauty of the winter garden through table
All Shows Performed at: decorations, themed raffle baskets, and silent auctions. John
RAUE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
26 N Williams Street Crystal Lake, IL 60014
speaker. Tickets are $55. For more information, visit www.
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Regan, owner of The Twisted Stem, will be the event’s guest
gardenclubofinverness.com. The Medinah Country Club is
located at 6N001 Medinah Road.
Chicago Botanic
Garden Events
Lake Forest Academy
Character | Scholarship | Citizenship | Responsibility
1500 West Kennedy Road | Lake Forest, IL 60045
847-615-3267 | www.lfanet.org
The Chicago Botanic Garden is located at 1000 Lake Cook Road
Fine Art of Fiber
The area’s oldest and largest fiber art event featuring an
exhibition of more than 150 pieces of quilting, knitting, weaving,
and needlework returns to the Chicago Botanic Garden. “The
Fine Art of Fiber” also includes fashion shows, lectures, special
exhibitions and boutiques. Opening night from 6:30-9 p.m. on
Thursday, November 6 offers early shopping. The event continues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, November 7 until Sunday,
November 9. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.
chicagobotanic.org/fiber.
Ex Libris: Bookplates
Through the Ages
A new rare book exhibition “Ex Libris: Bookplates
Through the Ages” is now on display at Chicago Botanic
Garden. The exhibition runs through Sunday, November 9
in the Lenhardt Library, and explores intricate works of art
P h o t o : C o u r t e s y o f C h i c a g o B o ta n i c G a r d e n
in Glencoe.
Lake Forest Academy At a Glance
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Grades 9 - 12
50% boarding, 50% day students
435 students from 34 countries and 17 states
100% of seniors matriculate to college
Average class size of 12
27 varsity sports
21 Advanced Placement courses
A wide variety of fine arts options
Service learning
More than 80% of faculty live on campus
Financial aid available
Co-educational, college-preparatory,
independent school founded in 1857
Applications for the 2015 - 2016 school year
www.lfanet.org/applyonline
from personal and institutional libraries, as well as from a
private collection.
Application deadline: January 31, 2015
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Village Holiday Events
For more information on the below events, visit www.
EnjoyBarrington.com.
Members-Only Dining
in East Dundee
Memberships Available
Holiday Wine Walk
Saturday, November 22 from 2-6 p.m.
The merchants in downtown Barrington,
including more than 25 shops and restaurants, are hosting the annual Holiday Wine Walk. The event kicks off the holiday shopping
season by introducing shoppers and visitors to the shops and
restaurants of downtown Barrington.
Santa’s Arrival Events
Candy Cane Festival: Foundry Shopping Center - 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m.
Winter Wonderland: Ice House Mall - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Holidazzle Fest: The shops at Flint Creek - 10:30 a.m. to
5 p.m.
Peppermint Palace: North Cook Street & Barrington
Commons - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Gingerbread Lane: The Shops at Lageschulte Street - 11
a.m. to 5 p.m.
Perfect for Corporate Events!
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Holiday Menu and Special Events
Barrington Aglow (Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony): Village Center on South Cook Street - 1-6:30 p.m.
Toys for Tots Programs
The Village is teaming up with The United States Marine
Corps. Reserve Toys for Tots program by accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys on Saturday, December
6 from 1-6:30 p.m. on South Cook Street next to Santa’s
red house.
847.426.7710
309 Meier Street, East Dundee, IL
www.TheAnvilClub.net
Holiday Trolley
Schedule
Holiday trolley rides will be
available from 10:30 a.m.
to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday,
December 6. The trolley will
make continuous hourly circuits
with stops every 10 minutes.
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Wellness Places Closes After 14 Years
The Wellness Place board of directors announced
the closing of its facility on October 15 due to projected
financial sustainability concerns. Wellness Place, a nonprofit
cancer resource and education facility, has provided free
programs and services for 14 years to residents of the
Northwest suburbs who are struggling with cancer diagnosis.
The Wellness Place staff hosted an open house on Saturday,
September 20 to remember and honor the legacy of the
Photo: Stephanie Fox
organization within the community.
Walk On Hosts Annual Fundraiser
Walk On hosted its annual “Hoedown” fundraiser on
Sunday, September 21. Packed with pony rides, a petting
zoo, live music from Robert Cunningham, life-size balloon
creations from RC Juggles, kids games, and a silent auction,
guests also enjoyed shopping at vendors including, Whiskey
Grace Jewelry and Custom Candles by Kathleen. Saddlers
Row gave each child a drawstring backpack to put their
prizes in. To learn more about Walk On and its programs,
P hot o : C o u r t e s y o f W e l l n e s s P l a c e
A young guest enjoys the petting zoo.
call 847-381-4231, or visit www.walkonfarm.org.
P hot o: Co ur tes y of To ms- Pr ic e Hom e Fur ni sh in gs
Have a Seat
The chair that was originally created for the Dalai Lama’s
appearances is now available in a limited edition series from Stickley
Furniture. The Limited Anniversary Edition Eastwood chair can be
ordered at Toms-Price and is available for viewing at its Wheaton location. The chair is constructed of solid quartersawn white oak and comes
with brown leather cushions and two throw pillows priced at $9,995. For
more information, contact Kim by email at [email protected],
or call 630-668-7878 x1123. Toms-Price is located at 303 East Front
Street, Wheaton.
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What’s New at The Field Museum
For more information on the below events, visit www.
fieldmuseum.org, or call 312-665-9410. The Field Museum is
located at 1400 South Lake Shore Drive and is open 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. daily.
The Machine Inside: Biomechanics
Every living thing, including humans, is a machine built to sur-
vive, move, and discover. Try your hand at “flying”, feel how hard a
giraffe’s heart works to pump blood, and investigate the other mar-
P h o t o : T h e F i e l d M u s e u m / E m i ly Wa r d
vels of natural engineering. Exhibit is available until January 4, 2015.
Into the Bat Caves of Kenya
Experience the excitement and challenges of a Field
Museum research expedition captured by the lens of a camera
and made into a documentary. See what happens when
Museum filmmakers team up with The Brain Scoop to record
bat calls and traipse through guano (bat dung) in a cave within
Kenya’s Mount Suswa. The exhibit is available through 2015.
CFC Fourth Graders
on the Prairie
District 220 fourth grade students took field trips
to Citizens for Conservation (CFC) Grigsby Prairie, Flint
Creek Savanna, or Galloping Hill in Cook Country’s Spring
Creek Forest Preserve as part of their science curriculum.
parents through three activities, a discovery hike, seed
collecting, and measuring/drawing of prairie plants. If you
are interested in volunteering for CFC’s annual September
outings, call 847-382-SAVE. For more information, visit
www.citizensforconservation.org.
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Students Collecting Indian Grass at Galloping Hill
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P ho to: To m Auc ht er
Twenty-six CFC volunteers guided students, teachers, and
Barrington Children's Charities invites you to at-
tend “An Elegant Evening in the Winter Woods” black tie,
holiday fundraiser event on Saturday, December 13. This
year's event will be an elegant wintery experience with
a cocktail hour, seated dinner, live auction, the signature
'Keys for the Cause' raffle, live band, and dancing. This
event is the charity's largest fundraiser each year and
significantly helps support the charity's Blessings in a
the weekends in all eight Barrington district 220 elemen-
veterans, the Lake Barring-
ton Shores Veterans Organization is holding a ceremony on
Tuesday, November 11 at Lake
Barrington Field House beginning at 11 a.m. Robert Abboud,
Robert Abboud
2nd Lieutenant, U.S. Marines in Korea 1951-1953, will be
the keynote speaker and give a talk entitled “Remembrances of the Korean War.” The Lake Barrington Shores
Veterans Organization is a service organization devoted
to honoring military service men and women. For more
information, contact Jim at 847-304-1638.
tary schools. Tickets are $225 per person and can be
purchased at, www.barringtonchildrenscharities.com/
events-news.html.
Ph ot o: Bo b Lee
P hot o : C o u r t e s y o f S a i n t V i at o r H i g h Sch o o l
Photo: iStock.com/
Backpack Program, which feeds children in need over
To honor the nation’s
Photo: Courtesy of the Abb oud Family
‘Tis the Season
to be Holly
LBS Veterans
Day Ceremony
From left: sophomore Orest Byskosh (Barrington), sophomore Mia Mastrangeli (Inverness), President Fr. Corey Brost, C.S.V., junior Mary Grace
Kelleher (Barrington), and junior Tom Durkin (Inverness).
This year’s event will be co-sponsored by The Barrington Park
District and Erehwon Mountain Outfitter.
Smart Farm Frozen Zucchini
Snowshoe Adventure
Saint Viator Receives
Blue Ribbon Award
The Saint Viator and Sacred Heart of Mary Alumni
Association is proud to announce that Saint Viator High
School was one of six private high schools in the country
Join Smart Farm for its 5th annual “Frozen Zucchini Snowshoe Ad-
to receive a 2014 Blue Ribbon Award. This is the sec-
venture” on Sunday, January 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Jewel Tea
ond consecutive Blue Ribbon Award that Saint Viator
Pavilion in Citizens Park located at 511 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington.
has received. The school was first honored in 2008. For
Prizes and goodies will be provided for participants. For more informa-
more information on Saint Viator High School, visit www.
tion, and to register, visit www.smartfarms.org.
saintviator.com.
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Holiday Light Shows
Illumination at The
Morton Arboretum
P h oto: T he M orton A rb oretum
Friday, November 21 – Saturday, January 3
This holiday season, the grounds of The Morton
Arboretum will dazzle with LED lights and trees that respond to touch and sound, in “Illumination: Tree Lights at
The Morton Arboretum.” More than 88,000 visitors took
part in last year’s inaugural event. For more information,
visit www.mortonarb.org/events/illumination-mortonarboretum.
Wonderland Express at
Chicago Botanic Garden
Friday, November 28 – Sunday, January 4
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Wonderland Express’ seasonal charm and holiday magic
returns to the Chicago Botanic Garden from November 28
through January 4. Outdoor lights, evergreens and blooms, an indoor model train exhibition, and other events make this a Chicago
holiday tradition for all ages. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for
children ages 3-12 and seniors 62 and older. Children 2 and under
are free admittance. Members receive $2 off each ticket. Hours
are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. For more information, visit www.chicagobotanic.org/wonderland.
Christmas in the
Country at Grand
Geneva
Sunday, November 23
Join Grand Geneva for its annual six-week
kick-off begins at 4:30 p.m. on November 23 in
the Grand Ballroom with holiday cookies, apple
cider, and live music. Please bring an unwrapped
toy or article of clothing for Toys for Kids. For
more information, visit www.grandgeneva.com.
The Grand Geneva Inn is located at 7036 Grand
Geneva Way, Lake Geneva.
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Ph ot o: Gr and G ene va Re sor t
“Christmas in the Country” celebration. The
Photo: Barrington 220 Sc hool D istric t
Home of the Sparrow was the “IT” Campaign’s 2012-2013 charity of choice.
Prairie Middle School Presents
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Barrington Middle School – Prairie Campus is proud
to present “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” from Thursday, November 6 through Sunday, November 8. Fifty-nine
Paying “IT” Forward
students are participating. Tickets are $10 for adults and
Barrington High School will host its 6th annual “IT”
Campaign this upcoming March. The “IT” Campaign is an all
school fundraiser that gives proceeds to local nonprofit or-
$5 for students and seniors. To purchase tickets, visit www.
barrington220.org/Prairie. For more information, email
[email protected].
ganizations and seeks to unify the Barrington community. In
the past, proceeds have gone to Barrington Youth & Family
Services, Walk On Farm, Home of the Sparrow, Shelter, Inc.,
have included a school dance, dodgeball tournament, foos-
Showtimes
ball tournament, faculty silent auction, and food sales. If your
organization is interested in becoming the 2015 “IT” Cam-
•Thursday, November 6 at 7 p.m.
paign proceeds recipient, email Paul Gillette (PGillette@Bar-
•Friday, November 7 at 7 p.m.
rington220.org), or Tim Martine (TMartin@Barrington220.
•Saturday, November 8 at 7 p.m.
org), with a one page explanation of how your organization
•Sunday, November 9 at 1 p.m.
would use the funds, along with a copy of your 501(c)(3)
form by Sunday, November 30.
Henry Paulson Returns to BHS
On September 25, Former Secretary of the Treasury, retired CEO of Goldman
Sachs, active conservationist, and BHS alum, Henry Paulson, reflected on his life
Ph ot o: Co urt es y o f Hen ry Pa uls o n
from being a student in Barrington to his current position as head of the Paulson
Institute, with a few stops along the way in New York and the White House. Paulson, class of 1964, answered questions from lifelong friend Jack Train, and the audience, which included more than 400 students and members of the community.
The event was sponsored by the Barrington 220 Educational Foundation as part
of its “Alumni Legends” series that brings BHS graduates back to Barrington to
reflect on their life and career success to inspire current students. Paulson offered
advice to current students saying, “There will always be a job where people need
to work with one another.”
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P h o t o : K e l ly D a u g h e r t y
and Barrington Giving Day. “IT” Campaign week activities
GiGi’s Playhouse News
GiGi’s Playhouse is a nonprofit founded in 2003 and currently
has 17 locations. For more information on the below news, call
847-885-7529, or visit www.gigisplayhouse.org.
GiGi Fest
The 11th annual “GiGi Fest”
was held on Sunday, October 5 at
GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome
National Achievement Center in
Hoffman Estates. This community
event helps spread the word and
further GiGi’s vision to see a world
where individuals with Down syndrome are accepted and embraced
in their families, schools, and communities. “We are so proud of the
accomplishment of all of our GiGi’s
participants and their families, and
love seeing the support from the
community at GiGi’s annual friendraiser,” said Nancy Gianni, founder
Photos: Bob Lee
of GiGi’s Playhouse. “GiGi Fest is the
perfect way to tell the world we are
here and we are proud.” “GiGi Fest”
was sponsored by the Foglia Family
Foundation and Sage Products.
Gigi Gianni and Brooke Bednarz at GiGi Fest.
Hugs + Mugs has partnered with a local bakery, American Baking Company, to introduce its V-21 vitamin cookie.
Hugs + Mugs Gift Shop and Café is a retail store that provides GiGi University graduates an
Hugs + Mugs
internship with individualized, hands-on training to hone skills and prepare for community based
employment. Hugs + Mugs offers a place for the public to create their own custom made mugs and
water bottles with the assistance of the interns. Mugs and other gifts designed by adults with Down
syndrome can be purchased.
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P h o t o : K e l ly O l m s t e a d P h o t o g r a p h y
From left: Local businesswomen Diane McKillen, Kathie Perkins, and Karin Cumming are challenging Barrington residents to document a RAK
during this year's holiday season.
‘Tis the Season to Give
This holiday season, three local businesswomen have designed a special touch of kindness for the community of
Barrington. Karin Cumming, Diane McKillen, and Kathie Perkins are kicking off the holidays by calling upon the local
community and surrounds to participate in a Holiday RAK (Random Act of Kindness) Challenge. From now until January
1, “RAK Sentiment Cards” will be provided for free at their new retail design store The Pink Geranium & Co. located at
829 W. Northwest Highway. Cards can also be downloaded via the website, www.pinkgeraniumandco.com. “The goal is
that each and every family in Barrington will be touched by RAK, either by giving or receiving,” said McKillen. “The idea
is to literally envelop Barrington and kindness.” The women hope that others will join them in completing selfless acts
Owner Aaron Muller at his shop.
Photo: Courtesy of Barrington Resale
for an individual or group in order to spread compassion among strangers.
Barrington Resale
Celebrates Anniversary
On Thursday, November 20, Barrington Resale will be celebrating its 15th year in business.
To celebrate, a grand re-opening will be hosted that day with activities taking place between
4 and 7 p.m. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served. For more information, call 847-6586100, or visit www.barringtonresale.com. Barrington Resale is located at 2214 E Algonquin
Rd, Algonquin.
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