Art in the Park

By QB | Published: May 23, 2011

Sunday, May 22

Citizens Park, 511 Lake Zurich Rd
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Barrington Cultural Arts Center (BCAC) has partnered with the Barrington Park District to co-sponsor Art in the Park. Take a “Journey into the Arts” with an afternoon dedicated to local and emerging artists to display their work. This family event will have food, entertainment, and a large collection of art. For more information, visit the BCAC website at www.barringtonculturalartscenter.org.

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Barrington Art Festival

By QB | Published: May 23, 2011

Saturday May 28 and Sunday May 29

S. Cook and E. Station Streets, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Village of Barrington kicks off the art festival season with the Barrington Art Festival. With help from the Village’s Cultural Commission, and professional art festival company Amdur Productions, Barrington joins a prestigious list of Chicago’s most celebrated art festivals this year. View more than 140 juried artists from around the world in a variety of mediums including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, photography, watercolors and more. For more information for juried artists, visit www.amdurproductions.com. For local information, visit www.barrington-il.com or call Anne Garrette at 847-304-3479.

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Dash to Cure Diabetes

By QB | Published: May 23, 2011

Sunday, May 29

Citizen’s Park, 511 Lake Zurich Road
Registration begins 6:30 a.m.

The twelfth running of the Dash to Cure Diabetes, will feature a four mile trail run on the prairie path between Citizen’s Park and Cuba Marsh, a 5K walk through the streets of Barrington and Junior dashes for children. Goodie bags and t-shirts to the first 500 registered. For more information, visit www.godash.org.

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Memorial Day Parade and Services

By QB | Published: April 17, 2011

Monday, May 30

Begins at Cook and Main Streets, 10 a.m.

The Barrington Memorial Day service includes a solemn ceremony conducted by the VFW and Barrington area residents. The parade route will begin downtown and will lead participants to Evergreen Cemetery where there will be a short service. For more information, call 847-842-9139.

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Dash for the Dogs

By QB | Published: April 15, 2011

Saturday, June 4

Citizens Park, 511 Lake Zurich Road, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Animal House Shelter (AHS), a non-profit animal shelter, rescues neglected and abused dogs and cats from various pounds and animal control facilities before they are euthanized. They work to rehabilitate the animals physically and mentally in order to place them up for adoption. For the first time, AHS is partnering with the Doghouse of Barrington to host a family and animal friendly event. Registration begins at 8 a.m. followed by a one-mile family walk/run at 10 a.m. Advanced registration is $25 and $30 the day of the race.

Bring your dog for a guaranteed tail wagging good time. The day will be filled with kid’s games, catered food, a bags tournament and free-throw contest. All proceeds from the event will go to AHS. Pledge sheets are available. For more information and to register call 847-961-5541 or visit www.animalhouseshelter.com.

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Relay for Life of Barrington

By QB | Published: April 14, 2011

June 10 and June 11

Barrington High School Community Stadium, 6 p.m. – 6 a.m.

Join Relay for Life of Barrington for the annual American Cancer Society fundraising event to celebrate, fight back and remember. As the “Official Sponsor of Birthdays” celebrate Barrington’s Biggest Birthday Party and help set a world record to build the tallest tower with 15,000 cupcakes. Come and support the American Cancer Society to raise funds for this important mission. For more information, visit www.relayforlifebarrington.com.

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GiGi’s Playhouse Dash for Down syndrome

By QB | Published: April 14, 2011

Sunday, June 12

Arboretum, South Barrington, Registration 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Get your team together for the 8th annual GiGi’s Playhouse 5K Fun Run, 1-mile walk and Dash for Down syndrome. This year’s event starts at 8:45 a.m. followed by the 1-mile walk at 9:30 a.m. and the Dash immediately following.  The top 5 fundraising teams get a tent. All funds go towards the educational and therapeutic programs in the Chicago land area. Stay after the race for a family day at Pinstripes with food, bands, bocce and more. For more information and to register, email 5k@gigisplayhouse.org.

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Barrington Farmer’s Market

By QB | Published: April 14, 2011

June 16 – October 20

Park Ave. and Cook St., 2 – 7 p.m.

The Barrington Farmer’s Market will be held on Thursdays, beginning in June and running through October.  A wide variety of vendors will sell fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, meats, cheeses, honey, breads and pasta. Stop by to enjoy freshly prepared samples or find great gift ideas. For more information, visit www.barringtonfarmersmarket.org.

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11th Annual Barrington Country Garden & Antique Faire

By QB | Published: April 14, 2011

June 17 and June 18

10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Early Buy, Friday only, 8:30 a.m.

Tour the gardens of three Barrington Hills estates and enjoy boutique shopping in the French market. Each day will feature on-going garden demonstrations and vignettes. Tickets are $40 through June 13, $50 June 14 and after. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Early Buy tickets are $75 for shuttle service and entrance to the main Faire grounds early Friday morning between 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. The Faire is sponsored by and benefits Hands of Hope, a not-for-profit charity dedicated to meeting the critical needs of women and children in crisis. For more information please call 847-381-7367 or visit www.handsofhopeonline.org.

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Vacation Bible School

By QB | Published: April 14, 2011

Monday- Friday, June 20- 24

Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Road, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Register your child now for Vacation Bible School (VBS) at Barrington United Methodist Church. VBS welcomes all children age four through 5th grade. Each day the children will learn a different Bible point through singing, crafts, games, drama and snacks. This year’s theme is “Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus Was a Kid.” The fee is $25 per child; this includes a T-shirt ($5 surcharge after June 18). Children who have completed sixth grade are welcome to participate as leaders. For more information contact Children’s Ministries Coordinator Missy Konopka at 847-516-5680.

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