Tower Lakes-TLIA Board Meeting
Tower Lakes
Monday, August 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Tower Lakes Village Hall.
S.E.E.D.S. for a Successful School Year - Middle School Edition
Social Services
Join us at BYFS for a special back-to-school session focused on practical tips and tools that will help set up middle schoolers for success in the school year ahead! Learn how sleep, nutrition, self care, social interaction, screen time, and more can impact school performance, and discover ways to build healthy habits. Register at the link!
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Barrington Youth & Family Services
118 Applebee Street
Barrington, IL 60010
Please note that Applebee Street is currently under construction. If access is limited, our parking lot is also accessible via Harrison Street.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Elderwerks Annual Aging Better Expo
Health
Elderwerks Annual Aging Better Expo celebrates 13 years at the Concorde Banquets (20922 N. Rand Road) on August 12, 2026. This free, in-person educational event will include local resource booths, aging well presentations, and raffles. Elderwerks will also provide complimentary lunches to the first 200 registrants.
Attendees will have the opportunity to attend a variety of aging well presentations on important topics, including the legal and health aspects of aging well. There will also be local resource booths featuring service providers, healthcare experts, senior living communities, and advocacy organizations.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Concorde Banquets (20922 N. Rand Road), Kildeer, IL.
For more info visit www.cognitoforms.com. S.E.E.D.S. for a Successful School Year - High School Edition
Social Services
Join us at BYFS for a special back-to-school session focused on practical tips and tools that will help set up high schoolers for success in the school year ahead! Learn how sleep, nutrition, self care, social interaction, screen time, and more can impact school performance, and discover ways to build healthy habits. Register at the link!
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Barrington Youth & Family Services
118 Applebee Street
Barrington, IL 60010
Please note that Applebee Street is currently under construction. If access is limited, our parking lot is also accessible via Harrison Street.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. 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, August 12, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Meets via Zoom.
Tower Lakes-Plan Commission Meeting
Tower Lakes
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Tower Lakes Village Hall.
The Community Meal
Social Services
We serve a no-cost meal two or three times a month in the Barrington area and surrounding suburbs. Our mission is to build community and provide a nutritious meal for all who attend.
Sunday, August 16, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Community Park
250 Wood Street Palatine, IL.
For more info visit www.thecommunitymeal.org. Tower Lakes-Village Board Meeting
Tower Lakes
Monday, August 17, 2026, 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, August 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Ela Area Public Library 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich.
For more info visit bacoa.org. The Community Meal
Social Services
We serve a no-cost meal two or three times a month in the Barrington area and surrounding suburbs. Our mission is to build community and provide a nutritious meal for all who attend.
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
720 Dundee Avenue Barrington, IL.
For more info visit www.thecommunitymeal.org. Rooted, Connected, Inspired Workshop
Health
Join us August 23 for the second workshop in an equine-assisted series focused on self, community, and purpose.
Connected in Relationship - Deepen your awareness of trust, belonging, reciprocity, and connection with others, community, and the world around us.
This workshop will offer the opportunity for learning through experiences with horses. No riding, all work is done on the ground. No horse experience necessary. Open to adults over 20 seeking personal growth, connection, and renewal.
Sunday, August 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Walk On Farm
26665 W. Cuba Rd.
Barrington, IL.
Advocate Health Care Bus at Barrington Township
Health
🎉Our monthly visit from Advocate Health Bus has been doubled this month! 🎉
On April 28th they'll be open from 9 am to 12 pm with no appointments needed!
First come first serve, we hope to see you there! 🎈.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Barrington Township
602 South Hough Street
Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit acrobat.adobe.com. 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, August 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Village Hall - 23860 Old Barrington Road.
Bookmarks: A Festival for Readers and Writers
Arts & Entertainment
Free and open to the public.
Harper College’s Community Education Department and Library are excited to collaborate on a new event, Bookmarks: A Festival for Readers and Writers. This special festival will also celebrate the reopening of the College’s Schaumburg location, making it an especially meaningful occasion for our community. Whether you're an aspiring writer or an avid reader (or both!), you'll enjoy our activities, including:
- A talk by Laurie Gwen Shapiro, New York Times bestselling author of The Aviator and the Showman
- Presentations and panels about storytelling, publishing and the writing life
- Local author tables - meet the authors and find your next favorite book!
- Featured libraries tables - learn about books, resources and more
- Readings by Children’s and Middle Age Book Authors
- Live music by Harper’s Back Porch Revue
For full event details, visit harpercollegece.com/bookmarks.
Please RSVP by registering at ce.harpercollege.edu (search "LLA0136")
Questions? Call 847.925…
Saturday, August 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Harper Schaumburg Campus
650 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg IL 60173.
For more info visit ce.harpercollege.edu. Barrington Dance Ensemble host Nutcracker auditions
Arts & Entertainment
Be a part of the magic! Audition for Barrington Dance Ensemble's 2026 production of The Nutcracker. Dancers age 6 from any local studio are eligible to audition. Performances are December 4-6 and dancer must be able to rehearse beginning every Sunday starting September 13th. Contact office@barringtondance.org for more info.
Sunday, August 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
758 W Northwest Highway
Barrington IL 60010.
Tower Lakes-Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Tower Lakes
The meeting takes place only if there are petitions to be heard.
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 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 9, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Meets via Zoom.
Tower Lakes-Plan Commission Meeting
Tower Lakes
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Tower Lakes Village Hall.
Tower Lakes-TLIA Board Meeting
Tower Lakes
Monday, September 14, 2026, 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 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Ela Area Public Library 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich.
For more info visit bacoa.org. Rooted, Connected, Inspired Workshop
Health
Join us September 20 for the final workshop in an equine-assisted series focused on self, community, and purpose.
Inspired by What Sustains You - Reconnect with what brings vitality, fulfillment, and direction, and explore pathways toward living with greater joy and purpose.
This workshop will offer the opportunity for learning through experiences with horses. No riding, all work is done on the ground. No horse experience necessary. Open to adults over 20 seeking personal growth, connection, and renewal.
Sunday, September 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Walk On Farm
26665 W. Cuba Rd.
Barrington, IL.
Tower Lakes-Village Board Meeting
Tower Lakes
Monday, September 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Tower Lakes Village Hall.
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 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Village Hall - 23860 Old Barrington Road.
Art in the Barn Art Show
Arts & Entertainment
10am-5pm; Over 100 artists; children's art and pumpkin painting; entertainment on stage; brat tent, food trucks; $5 admission, kids under free; no pets please; cash, credit or Venmo accepted.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Grounds
450 W. IL 22 in Barrington, Illinois.
For more info visit artinthebarn-barrington.com. Ignite the Night
Fundraisers & Benefits
Save the date for the Citizens for Conservation semi-annual Ignite the Night event of music and dancing under the stars. Activities will include a cookout dinner with beer and wine, narrated horse-drawn wagon rides, stargazing with powerful telescopes, educational flashlight tours for kids, a gigantic bonfire and amazing raffles.
Please check the CFC website for ticket and additional information.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Barrington Hills Park District / Cook County Forest Preserve.
Art in the Barn Art Show
Arts & Entertainment
10am-5pm; Over 100 artists; children's art and pumpkin painting; entertainment on stage; brat tent, food trucks; $5 admission, kids under free; no pets please; cash, credit or Venmo accepted.
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Grounds
450 W. IL 22 in Barrington, Illinois.
For more info visit artinthebarn-barrington.com. Advocate Health Care Bus at Barrington Township
Health
🎉Our monthly visit from Advocate Health Bus has been doubled this month! 🎉
On April 28th they'll be open from 9 am to 12 pm with no appointments needed!
First come first serve, we hope to see you there! 🎈.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Barrington Township
602 South Hough Street
Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit acrobat.adobe.com. Tower Lakes-Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Tower Lakes
The meeting takes place only if there are petitions to be heard.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Tower Lakes Village Hall.
Tower Lakes-Plan Commission Meeting
Tower Lakes
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Tower Lakes Village Hall.
BStrong Together FREE Community Wellness Walk & Family Health Fair
Health
Join BStrong Together and Broncos Committed students from Barrington High School for our 5th Annual Community Wellness Walk & Family Health Fair.
The fun, FREE event will be held on Sunday, October 11th from 12-2pm in Citizens Park to support mental and physical wellness and build 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 become a sponsor at https://bstrongtogether.org/wellness-walk-2026/.
Sunday, October 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Citizens Park.
For more info visit bit.ly. Tower Lakes-TLIA Board Meeting
Tower Lakes
Monday, October 12, 2026, 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, October 14, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Meets via Zoom.
Tower Lakes-Village Board Meeting
Tower Lakes
Monday, October 19, 2026, 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 20, 2026, 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, October 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Village Hall - 23860 Old Barrington Road.
Advocate Health Care Bus at Barrington Township
Health
🎉Our monthly visit from Advocate Health Bus has been doubled this month! 🎉
On April 28th they'll be open from 9 am to 12 pm with no appointments needed!
First come first serve, we hope to see you there! 🎈.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Barrington Township
602 South Hough Street
Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit acrobat.adobe.com. Tower Lakes-Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Tower Lakes
The meeting takes place only if there are petitions to be heard.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Tower Lakes Village Hall.