Planned Giving Seminar
Fundraisers & Benefits
The Foglia Family Foundation and Let It Be Us are proud to co-host a powerful and informative planned giving seminar, Thursday, September 4 from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM, at Barrington’s White House, presented by Estate Planning Hall of Fame inductee and nationally renowned attorney Ed Morrow and Andrew Kelleher of Kelleher + Holland, LLC. Join us for this unique opportunity to explore how strategic charitable giving can support meaningful causes – while creating a lasting legacy through tax-efficient planning. This seminar is designed for donors, estate planners, financial advisors, and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of charitable gift strategies that align personal values with long-term philanthropic goals.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Barrington's White House - 145 W Main Street.
For more info visit letitbeus.org. Tower Lakes-Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Tower Lakes
The meeting takes place only if there are petitions to be heard.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Tower Lakes Village Hall.
Art in Nature Festival
Arts & Entertainment
The 15th annual Art in Nature Festival returns to Crabtree Nature Center on Saturday, September 6th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. During this free event, attendees can view and purchase “plein air” painting, or artists painting the landscapes of the nature preserve.
Enjoy art workshops such as buckthorn dyeing, clay sculpting, watercolor painting and paper cutting. There will also be honey for sale, animal encounters and travel blogger Melissa Schwartz will be presenting in our classroom. Several local organizations such as the Barrington Area Library, Collies Without Borders, and Trickster Cultural Center will be providing information about their services.
This year's event will include painting, creating with clay, drawing and print making. Additionally, visitors can view and purchase local art throughout the event. Live music programs will be performed by the string duo Missing Piece from Chicago, and local folk duo Second Wind. Food will be available for purchase from Tasty Love Catering.
Crabtree Nature C…
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Crabtree Nature Center
3 Stover Road
Barrington Hills, IL 60010.
For more info visit fpdcc.com. Tower Lakes-TLIA Board Meeting
Tower Lakes
Monday, September 8, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Tower Lakes Village Hall.
Alzheimer's/Caregivers Support Group
Social Services
Bacoa’s Alzheimer’s Support Group provides education, speakers and support for families and caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. It meets virtually on Zoom the second Wednesday of every month from 10:30-Noon.
There is no charge for this program, but registration is required. Call Pam Pellizzari at (847) 881-0477 to register.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Lutheran Church of the Atonement
Barrington, IL.
Barrington Newcomers & Neighbors Open House
Clubs & Organizations
Barrington Newcomers & Neighbors Open House
Have fun, make friends
Drop in and check us out! We have numerous activities throughout the year.
questions? Call Jen 513-407-0931
The Barrington Area Library provides Meeting Room space as a community service.
The Barrington Area Library neither sponsors nor endorses this event nor the presenting individuals or organizations. .
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Barrington Area Library
505 N. Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010.
Tower Lakes-Plan Commission Meeting
Tower Lakes
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Tower Lakes Village Hall.
Tower Lakes-Village Board Meeting
Tower Lakes
Monday, September 15, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Tower Lakes Village Hall.
Memory Cafe
Social Services
Memory Café is an opportunity for those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their care partners to come together and enjoy conversation and connection with others.
Please call Pam Pellizzari at Bacoa to register: 847-881-0477.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Ela Area Public Library 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich.
For more info visit bacoa.org. Village of Lake Barrington Plan Commission Meeting
Lake Barrington
For more information regarding the Village of Lake Barrington or to check for meeting updates, go to the Village website at www.lakebarrington.org or call Village Hall at (847) 381-6010.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Village Hall - 23860 Old Barrington Road.
Pumpkin Fun Dash 5K
Fundraisers & Benefits
Take a Step for Survivors!
This fall, support Northwest CASA, your local Crisis Center for Sexual Assault services.
In the last 12 months, Northwest CASA served 550 survivors of sexual harm in NW Cook County.
NW CASA provides a 24/7 crisis hotline, medical & legal advocacy in ERs and courtrooms, and trauma counseling for survivors, as well as prevention education in schools and community spaces. All services are 100% free of charge to survivors and the community.
Help NW CASA serve more survivors and keep your community safe by providing prevention education to end sexual assault!
Sunday, September 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Busse Woods - Grove 27
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007.
For more info visit runsignup.com. Tower Lakes-Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Tower Lakes
The meeting takes place only if there are petitions to be heard.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Tower Lakes Village Hall.
Barrington United Methodist Church Rummage Sale
Fundraisers & Benefits
Barrington United Methodist Church (BUMC) is again holding its large annual Rummage Sale, with thousands of items filling an entire wing of the church and a large tent. The sale will be held Friday, October 3 from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday, October 4 from 9:00 am to noon. Located at 98 Algonquin Rd. Barrington (southeast corner of Route 59 and Algonquin Rd.), the sale is in its 91st year. Thousands of clean, usable items include clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, toys, lamps, housewares, tools, sporting goods, linens, holiday items, crafts, fabrics, bikes, and garden items. The sale will not have furniture, books, DVD’s, CD’s, or electronics. The French Room is a department filled to the seams with carefully selected, high quality items, including china, crystal, designer label clothing, art, antiques and collectibles, and other amazing treasures. For those looking for fabulous deals, the popular half-price sale will begin at 3:00 pm on Friday. Saturday shoppers can take advantage of the Bargain B…
Friday, October 3, 2025, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Rd. (Rt. 62), Barrington.
For more info visit barringtonumc.com. Barrington Dance Ensemble Hosts “Disco Ball” Gala on 10.04.25
Arts & Entertainment
An inspired evening with dinner, dancing, and silent auctions, where purpose meets panache. Join us in honoring 36 years of Barrington Dance Ensemble's dedication to enriching lives through outstanding dance education, performances, and scholarships. Enjoy a premiere performance by Barrington Dance Ensemble, featuring a new work set by Chicago Repertory Ballet’s Artistic Director, Wade Schaaf.
Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Sanfilippo Estate, Barrington Hills, IL.
For more info visit barringtondance.org. Barrington United Methodist Church Rummage Sale
Fundraisers & Benefits
Barrington United Methodist Church (BUMC) is again holding its large annual Rummage Sale, with thousands of items filling an entire wing of the church and a large tent. The sale will be held Friday, October 3 from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday, October 4 from 9:00 am to noon. Located at 98 Algonquin Rd. Barrington (southeast corner of Route 59 and Algonquin Rd.), the sale is in its 91st year. Thousands of clean, usable items include clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, toys, lamps, housewares, tools, sporting goods, linens, holiday items, crafts, fabrics, bikes, and garden items. The sale will not have furniture, books, DVD’s, CD’s, or electronics. The French Room is a department filled to the seams with carefully selected, high quality items, including china, crystal, designer label clothing, art, antiques and collectibles, and other amazing treasures. For those looking for fabulous deals, the popular half-price sale will begin at 3:00 pm on Friday. Saturday shoppers can take advantage of the Bargain Ba…
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Rd. (Rt. 62), Barrington.
For more info visit barringtonumc.com. BStrong Together FREE Wellness Walk & Family Health Fair
Health
FREE FAMILY EVENT!
INCLUDES GOODY BAG FOR THE FIRST 200 ATTENDEES!
Join BStrong Together and Broncos Committed students from Barrington High School for our 4th Annual Joe Kelsch Memorial Community Wellness Walk & Family Health Fair.
The fun, FREE event supports mental and physical wellness and builds strong community connections in support of children, youth, and families throughout the Barrington area.
With fun for the entire family, the event includes a community wellness walk starting at 12:00pm around Citizens Park, games and activities, entertainment from Bob the DJ and Matt “the Bubble Wizard” Pagels, and booths from a variety of local organizations and resources that support mental wellness, healthy lifestyle, family and community connection, youth and parents.
Learn more about the event or how to become a sponsor at https://bstrongtogether.org/wellness-walk-2025/.
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Citizens Park
511 N. Lake Zurich Rd.
Barrington IL 60010.
For more info visit bstrongtogether.org. Alzheimer's/Caregivers Support Group
Social Services
Bacoa’s Alzheimer’s Support Group provides education, speakers and support for families and caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. It meets virtually on Zoom the second Wednesday of every month from 10:30-Noon.
There is no charge for this program, but registration is required. Call Pam Pellizzari at (847) 881-0477 to register.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Lutheran Church of the Atonement
Barrington, IL.
Tower Lakes-Plan Commission Meeting
Tower Lakes
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Tower Lakes Village Hall.
Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk
Fundraisers & Benefits
On Sunday, October 12 the Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk will join communities across the United States to help end hunger one step at a time, both around the corner and around the globe. This year the Walk will begin at First Church of Christ, Scientist, 421 E. Main St. Barrington, (with both a 1-mile and 5K route) throughout the Village of Barrington. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. and the Walk will begin at 1:00. CROP Hunger Walks support the international relief and development work of Church World Service. Additionally, the Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk will support the efforts of local organizations fighting hunger, including Northern Illinois Food Bank, FISH Food Pantry--Carpentersville, BACOA Meals With Wheels, and Wauconda-Island Lake Food Pantry. All are invited to be a part of the CROP Walk!
Sunday, October 12, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
First Church of Christ, Scientist, 421 E. Main St. Barrington.
For more info visit events.crophungerwalk.org. Tower Lakes-TLIA Board Meeting
Tower Lakes
Monday, October 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Tower Lakes Village Hall.
Funding For The Future
Fundraisers & Benefits
Help us support medically fragile children. Together, we can
make a difference. Their future is in our hands!
Includes: Appetizers, Soup and Salad, Choice of Entrée, Desserts and Soft Drinks
Cash Bar, DJ, Raffles, Silent Auction & More!
Tickets are $85. More information at RiddicksRide.org.
RSVP by September 15.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Wild Onion Brewery
22221 N Pepper Rd.
Lake Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit www.zeffy.com. Tower Lakes-Village Board Meeting
Tower Lakes
Monday, October 20, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Tower Lakes Village Hall.
Memory Cafe
Social Services
Memory Café is an opportunity for those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their care partners to come together and enjoy conversation and connection with others.
Please call Pam Pellizzari at Bacoa to register: 847-881-0477.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Ela Area Public Library 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich.
For more info visit bacoa.org. Ladies Leadership Luncheon
Fundraisers & Benefits
Join Let It Be Us, Illinois non-profit and licensed child welfare agency, for the third installment of the Ladies Leadership Luncheon series at the Barrington Hills Country Club. Hosted by the Let It Be Us Board of Directors and Vice Chair Kaycee Coles, this daytime event will focus on “Championing Every Child: Creating Futures for Children with Special Needs in Foster Care” and feature local experts:
Nancy Gianni, Founder and Chief Belief Officer of Gigi’s Playhouse; Dr. Margaret Scotellaro, Medical Director for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services; Dr. Susan A. McConnell, Founder & Executive Director of Let It Be Us. The event features an open bar, a gourmet lunch, and an opportunity to learn about how adoption from foster care changes the lives of children with special needs in foster care.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Barrington Hills Country Club.
For more info visit letitbeus.org. Village of Lake Barrington Plan Commission Meeting
Lake Barrington
For more information regarding the Village of Lake Barrington or to check for meeting updates, go to the Village website at www.lakebarrington.org or call Village Hall at (847) 381-6010.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Village Hall - 23860 Old Barrington Road.
Gracious Light | Chicago Master Singers
Arts & Entertainment
Experience inspiration and beauty at Chicago Master Singers’ Fall concerts, “Gracious Light.” The program includes choral classics by Rutter, Mendelssohn, Gjeilo, and others, plus Egil Hovland’s concerto for bassoon and choir featuring Bassoonist Ben Roidl-Ward, pieces by modern choral rockstars Jocelyn Hagen and Michael John Trotta, Russian church music featuring the Bass section’s low Cs, and more! Music Director John C. Hughes conducts.
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:50 PM.
Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm St, Glenview, IL.
For more info visit www.chicagomastersingers.org. Gracious Light | Chicago Master Singers
Arts & Entertainment
Experience inspiration and beauty at Chicago Master Singers’ Fall concerts, “Gracious Light.” The program includes choral classics by Rutter, Mendelssohn, Gjeilo, and others, plus Egil Hovland’s concerto for bassoon and choir featuring Bassoonist Ben Roidl-Ward, pieces by modern choral rockstars Jocelyn Hagen and Michael John Trotta, Russian church music featuring the Bass section’s low Cs, and more! Music Director John C. Hughes conducts.
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:20 PM.
Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm St, Glenview, IL.
For more info visit www.chicagomastersingers.org. Tower Lakes-Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Tower Lakes
The meeting takes place only if there are petitions to be heard.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Tower Lakes Village Hall.
Tower Lakes-TLIA Board Meeting
Tower Lakes
Monday, November 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Tower Lakes Village Hall.
Alzheimer's/Caregivers Support Group
Social Services
Bacoa’s Alzheimer’s Support Group provides education, speakers and support for families and caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. It meets virtually on Zoom the second Wednesday of every month from 10:30-Noon.
There is no charge for this program, but registration is required. Call Pam Pellizzari at (847) 881-0477 to register.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Lutheran Church of the Atonement
Barrington, IL.
Tower Lakes-Plan Commission Meeting
Tower Lakes
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Tower Lakes Village Hall.
Tower Lakes-Village Board Meeting
Tower Lakes
Monday, November 17, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Tower Lakes Village Hall.
Memory Cafe
Social Services
Memory Café is an opportunity for those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their care partners to come together and enjoy conversation and connection with others.
Please call Pam Pellizzari at Bacoa to register: 847-881-0477.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Ela Area Public Library 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich.
For more info visit bacoa.org. Village of Lake Barrington Plan Commission Meeting
Lake Barrington
For more information regarding the Village of Lake Barrington or to check for meeting updates, go to the Village website at www.lakebarrington.org or call Village Hall at (847) 381-6010.
Thursday, November 27, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Village Hall - 23860 Old Barrington Road.