K-12 Art & Essay Contest - We the People: America Through My Eyes
Education
Lake County Celebrates America's 250th Birthday! Lake County students from kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to explore what America 250 means to them through art and writing.
Submissions are due by April 15, 2026.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Entries must be received by April 15, 2026, through the online portal at lakecountyil.gov/250contest or by mail at:
Lake County Administrator's Office
18 N. County St. 9th Floor
Waukegan, IL 60085.
For more info visit www.lakecountyil.gov. AIMCIL Org Personal Assistant Orientation
Social Services
Make a difference in the lives of disabled people by becoming a PA with AIM Center for Independent Living. Join our completely free orientation to learn how to help serve those in your community and assist them in living independently. Orientations occur via Zoom on the second Tuesday of every month.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Via Zoom.
For more info visit us02web.zoom.us. K-12 Art & Essay Contest - We the People: America Through My Eyes
Education
Lake County Celebrates America's 250th Birthday! Lake County students from kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to explore what America 250 means to them through art and writing.
Submissions are due by April 15, 2026.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Entries must be received by April 15, 2026, through the online portal at lakecountyil.gov/250contest or by mail at:
Lake County Administrator's Office
18 N. County St. 9th Floor
Waukegan, IL 60085.
For more info visit www.lakecountyil.gov. Barrington Area Town Hall Forum
Government & Politics
Join the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce for a community Town Hall Forum bringing together residents and representatives from local taxing bodies. Hear timely updates on services, initiatives, and priorities from area agencies, with an opportunity to stay informed about the decisions shaping our community. This public forum is designed to foster transparency, connection, and informed dialogue.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Barrington Park District
235 Lions Dr. (Sullivan Room)
Barrington.
For more info visit business.barringtonchamber.com. Cary Library Used Book Sale
Fundraisers & Benefits
Spring 2026 Used Book Sale
Friday, April 17, 1-4 pm
Saturday, April 18, 9 am-4 pm
Sunday, April 19, 1-4 pm
Find bargains on books and AV for all ages. Sunday’s bag sale is $5 per supplied bag. Special pricing for teachers with a current ID (except for the Bag Sale). Only cash and checks accepted! All proceeds support the Cary Area Library.
Friday, April 17, 2026.
Cary Area Public Library
1606 Three Oaks Road
Cary, IL 60013.
For more info visit www.caryarealibrary.org. Cary Library Used Book Sale
Fundraisers & Benefits
Spring 2026 Used Book Sale
Friday, April 17, 1-4 pm
Saturday, April 18, 9 am-4 pm
Sunday, April 19, 1-4 pm
Find bargains on books and AV for all ages. Sunday’s bag sale is $5 per supplied bag. Special pricing for teachers with a current ID (except for the Bag Sale). Only cash and checks accepted! All proceeds support the Cary Area Library.
Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Cary Area Public Library
1606 Three Oaks Road
Cary, IL 60013.
For more info visit www.caryarealibrary.org. Earth Day Nature Play
Environment
Celebrate Earth Day with fun nature activities throughout the grounds of the nature center. Plant, play, pretend. Design an upcycled toy planter, create art using natural materials, shoot a seed bomb into the prairie and enjoy outdoor exploration.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Crabtree Nature Center
3 Stover Road
Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit fpdcc.com. Special Gifts Theatre presents Aladdin!
Arts & Entertainment
Special Gifts Theatre presents an exciting musical telling of the legendary tale of the lovable thief with the heart of gold! Join Aladdin, Jasmine, and the fast-talking, wisecracking Genie as they discover mystical caves, take magic carpet rides, and outwit the evil sorcerer, Jafar. Adapted especially for young performers, this musical includes favorite Alan Menken songs such as “Friend Like Me,” “A Whole New World,” and “Prince Ali,” as well as wonderful new songs added for the Broadway production. With new, colorful characters and nonstop adventure, Aladdin is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for all ages!
Performances: April 18 & 19 at 2:00 pm. Doors open at 1:30 pm.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
John G. Conyers Learning Academy, 2800 Central Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008.
For more info visit specialgiftstheatre.org. Cary Library Used Book Sale
Fundraisers & Benefits
Spring 2026 Used Book Sale
Friday, April 17, 1-4 pm
Saturday, April 18, 9 am-4 pm
Sunday, April 19, 1-4 pm
Find bargains on books and AV for all ages. Sunday’s bag sale is $5 per supplied bag. Special pricing for teachers with a current ID (except for the Bag Sale). Only cash and checks accepted! All proceeds support the Cary Area Library.
Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Cary Area Public Library
1606 Three Oaks Road
Cary, IL 60013.
For more info visit www.caryarealibrary.org. Special Gifts Theatre presents Aladdin!
Arts & Entertainment
Special Gifts Theatre presents an exciting musical telling of the legendary tale of the lovable thief with the heart of gold! Join Aladdin, Jasmine, and the fast-talking, wisecracking Genie as they discover mystical caves, take magic carpet rides, and outwit the evil sorcerer, Jafar. Adapted especially for young performers, this musical includes favorite Alan Menken songs such as “Friend Like Me,” “A Whole New World,” and “Prince Ali,” as well as wonderful new songs added for the Broadway production. With new, colorful characters and nonstop adventure, Aladdin is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for all ages!
Performances: April 18 & 19 at 2:00 pm. Doors open at 1:30 pm.
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
John G. Conyers Learning Academy, 2800 Central Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008.
For more info visit specialgiftstheatre.org. Open Enrollment
Education
St. Mark's Day School is situated in the beautiful, rolling countryside of Barrington Hills. We provide a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for your early learner. Since our first classes opened their doors in 1966, St. Mark's has been in high demand and has maintained its history of excellence. We offer a creative and engaging theme-based program where learning through our play-based environment is central.
Play-based learning is a teaching method in which children learn through what they do best - play. It encompasses both free play and teacher-directed play, with the nature of the play shaped by the child's initiative and the adult's involvement. In play-based learning settings, children are encouraged to pursue their interests, start activities, and be self-directed with guidance from teachers. Educators also use play to reinforce and practice skills and concepts that have been explicitly taught. Play allows children to manipulate the world around them, and encourages creativity and imagination…
Monday, April 20, 2026.
337 Ridge Road, Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit mydayschool.org. Tower Lakes-Village Board Meeting
Tower Lakes
Monday, April 20, 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, April 21, 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, April 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Village Hall - 23860 Old Barrington Road.
The Lifespan of a Fact
Arts & Entertainment
Parker Players Theater Company Presents The Lifespan of a Fact
A sharp, fast-paced theatrical showdown exploring truth, storytelling, and the power behind both.
Directed by Barrington's Dominic Green, The Lifespan of a Fact is a riveting and darkly funny play by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell, based on the book by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal.
This smart, high-energy production dives into a real-life literary clash between a celebrated writer and a relentless fact-checker—raising urgent questions about truth, authorship, and the stories we choose to believe.
When essayist John D’Agata submits a piece about Las Vegas and a tragic teenage suicide, fact-checker Jim Fingal is assigned to verify every detail. What begins as routine editing quickly escalates into a gripping intellectual showdown.
D’Agata defends his “adjustments” as artistic expression. Fingal calls them inaccuracies.
The result? A fast-moving, wildly entertaining debate that crackles with wit, tension, and surprising humor—pull…
Friday, April 24, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Parker Players Theater
The Barrington
540 W Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit www.parkerplayerstheater.org. Miles in Their Shoes
Health
📣 Every step you take helps lighten the load for a child in need. Let’s walk together. Let’s walk with heart. Let’s walk Miles in Their Shoes.
Miles in Their Shoes is a community walk raising awareness and support for local children in crisis, with symbolic elements that reflect the challenges many kids carry every day.
Miles in Their Shoes is more than a walk. It is a powerful in-person experience designed to foster empathy, raise awareness, and inspire action for children facing crisis in our community.
The event begins with a lap of silence, honoring the voices of children who often go unheard. As participants walk in quiet reflection, they carry backpacks to represent unseen burdens, navigate obstacles that mirror real-life barriers, and move past labels that too often define children in the system. Along the route, walkers encounter stories, symbols, and spaces that bring to life the emotional and physical weight many children carry every day.
At the end, participants come together for a final…
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Emricson Park: 1313 Kishwaukee Valley Rd Woodstock, IL 60098.
For more info visit kidsinneedofmchenrycounty.networkforgood.com. The Lifespan of a Fact
Arts & Entertainment
Parker Players Theater Company Presents The Lifespan of a Fact
A sharp, fast-paced theatrical showdown exploring truth, storytelling, and the power behind both.
Directed by Barrington's Dominic Green, The Lifespan of a Fact is a riveting and darkly funny play by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell, based on the book by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal.
This smart, high-energy production dives into a real-life literary clash between a celebrated writer and a relentless fact-checker—raising urgent questions about truth, authorship, and the stories we choose to believe.
When essayist John D’Agata submits a piece about Las Vegas and a tragic teenage suicide, fact-checker Jim Fingal is assigned to verify every detail. What begins as routine editing quickly escalates into a gripping intellectual showdown.
D’Agata defends his “adjustments” as artistic expression. Fingal calls them inaccuracies.
The result? A fast-moving, wildly entertaining debate that crackles with wit, tension, and surprising humor—pull…
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Parker Players Theater
The Barrington
540 W Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit www.parkerplayerstheater.org. The Lifespan of a Fact
Arts & Entertainment
Parker Players Theater Company Presents The Lifespan of a Fact
A sharp, fast-paced theatrical showdown exploring truth, storytelling, and the power behind both.
Directed by Barrington's Dominic Green, The Lifespan of a Fact is a riveting and darkly funny play by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell, based on the book by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal.
This smart, high-energy production dives into a real-life literary clash between a celebrated writer and a relentless fact-checker—raising urgent questions about truth, authorship, and the stories we choose to believe.
When essayist John D’Agata submits a piece about Las Vegas and a tragic teenage suicide, fact-checker Jim Fingal is assigned to verify every detail. What begins as routine editing quickly escalates into a gripping intellectual showdown.
D’Agata defends his “adjustments” as artistic expression. Fingal calls them inaccuracies.
The result? A fast-moving, wildly entertaining debate that crackles with wit, tension, and surprising humor—pull…
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Parker Players Theater
The Barrington
540 W Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit www.parkerplayerstheater.org. Open Enrollment
Education
St. Mark's Day School is situated in the beautiful, rolling countryside of Barrington Hills. We provide a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for your early learner. Since our first classes opened their doors in 1966, St. Mark's has been in high demand and has maintained its history of excellence. We offer a creative and engaging theme-based program where learning through our play-based environment is central.
Play-based learning is a teaching method in which children learn through what they do best - play. It encompasses both free play and teacher-directed play, with the nature of the play shaped by the child's initiative and the adult's involvement. In play-based learning settings, children are encouraged to pursue their interests, start activities, and be self-directed with guidance from teachers. Educators also use play to reinforce and practice skills and concepts that have been explicitly taught. Play allows children to manipulate the world around them, and encourages creativity and imagination…
Monday, April 27, 2026.
337 Ridge Road, Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit mydayschool.org. The Lifespan of a Fact
Arts & Entertainment
Parker Players Theater Company Presents The Lifespan of a Fact
A sharp, fast-paced theatrical showdown exploring truth, storytelling, and the power behind both.
Directed by Barrington's Dominic Green, The Lifespan of a Fact is a riveting and darkly funny play by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell, based on the book by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal.
This smart, high-energy production dives into a real-life literary clash between a celebrated writer and a relentless fact-checker—raising urgent questions about truth, authorship, and the stories we choose to believe.
When essayist John D’Agata submits a piece about Las Vegas and a tragic teenage suicide, fact-checker Jim Fingal is assigned to verify every detail. What begins as routine editing quickly escalates into a gripping intellectual showdown.
D’Agata defends his “adjustments” as artistic expression. Fingal calls them inaccuracies.
The result? A fast-moving, wildly entertaining debate that crackles with wit, tension, and surprising humor—pull…
Friday, May 1, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Parker Players Theater
The Barrington
540 W Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit www.parkerplayerstheater.org. 30th Annual Native Plant Sale
Environment
Each year in early May, CFC hosts one of the largest native plant, tree, & shrub sales in the region, featuring more than 200 species of native forbs, grasses, trees, and shrubs. The in-person sale will be on May 2nd and 3rd. CFC’s Native Plant database, located on the CFC website, has details on hundreds of species. You can sort by water need, sun, color and desired wildlife species that you hope to attract. Or call us at 847-382-SAVE. We love to talk about plants!
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
The CFC Plant Sale Barn on the Hills 'n Dale Preserve,
11801 Ridge Road, Barrington Hills.
Lauridsen Lux Aeterna | Chicago Master Singers
Arts & Entertainment
Sublime beauty awaits you at the Season Finale concerts, “From Darkness to Light.” The program features Morten Lauridsen’s beloved Lux Aeterna, Gabriel Fauré’s ever-popular Cantique de Jean Racine, and Welsh composer Paul Mealor’s richly sonorous Stabat Mater. The chorus is joined by the Metropolis Symphony Orchestra and Soprano Angela De Venuto. Music Director John C. Hughes conducts.
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:50 PM.
Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm St, Glenview, IL.
For more info visit www.chicagomastersingers.org. The Lifespan of a Fact
Arts & Entertainment
Parker Players Theater Company Presents The Lifespan of a Fact
A sharp, fast-paced theatrical showdown exploring truth, storytelling, and the power behind both.
Directed by Barrington's Dominic Green, The Lifespan of a Fact is a riveting and darkly funny play by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell, based on the book by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal.
This smart, high-energy production dives into a real-life literary clash between a celebrated writer and a relentless fact-checker—raising urgent questions about truth, authorship, and the stories we choose to believe.
When essayist John D’Agata submits a piece about Las Vegas and a tragic teenage suicide, fact-checker Jim Fingal is assigned to verify every detail. What begins as routine editing quickly escalates into a gripping intellectual showdown.
D’Agata defends his “adjustments” as artistic expression. Fingal calls them inaccuracies.
The result? A fast-moving, wildly entertaining debate that crackles with wit, tension, and surprising humor—pull…
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Parker Players Theater
The Barrington
540 W Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit www.parkerplayerstheater.org. 30th Annual Native Plant Sale
Environment
Each year in early May, CFC hosts one of the largest native plant, tree, & shrub sales in the region, featuring more than 200 species of native forbs, grasses, trees, and shrubs. The in-person sale will be on May 2nd and 3rd. CFC’s Native Plant database, located on the CFC website, has details on hundreds of species. You can sort by water need, sun, color and desired wildlife species that you hope to attract. Or call us at 847-382-SAVE. We love to talk about plants!
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
The CFC Plant Sale Barn on the Hills 'n Dale Preserve,
11801 Ridge Road, Barrington Hills.
The Lifespan of a Fact
Arts & Entertainment
Parker Players Theater Company Presents The Lifespan of a Fact
A sharp, fast-paced theatrical showdown exploring truth, storytelling, and the power behind both.
Directed by Barrington's Dominic Green, The Lifespan of a Fact is a riveting and darkly funny play by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell, based on the book by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal.
This smart, high-energy production dives into a real-life literary clash between a celebrated writer and a relentless fact-checker—raising urgent questions about truth, authorship, and the stories we choose to believe.
When essayist John D’Agata submits a piece about Las Vegas and a tragic teenage suicide, fact-checker Jim Fingal is assigned to verify every detail. What begins as routine editing quickly escalates into a gripping intellectual showdown.
D’Agata defends his “adjustments” as artistic expression. Fingal calls them inaccuracies.
The result? A fast-moving, wildly entertaining debate that crackles with wit, tension, and surprising humor—pull…
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Parker Players Theater
The Barrington
540 W Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit www.parkerplayerstheater.org. Lauridsen Lux Aeterna | Chicago Master Singers
Arts & Entertainment
Sublime beauty awaits you at the Season Finale concerts, “From Darkness to Light.” The program features Morten Lauridsen’s beloved Lux Aeterna, Gabriel Fauré’s ever-popular Cantique de Jean Racine, and Welsh composer Paul Mealor’s richly sonorous Stabat Mater. The chorus is joined by the Metropolis Symphony Orchestra and Soprano Angela De Venuto. Music Director John C. Hughes conducts.
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:20 PM.
Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm St, Glenview, IL.
For more info visit www.chicagomastersingers.org. Open Enrollment
Education
St. Mark's Day School is situated in the beautiful, rolling countryside of Barrington Hills. We provide a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for your early learner. Since our first classes opened their doors in 1966, St. Mark's has been in high demand and has maintained its history of excellence. We offer a creative and engaging theme-based program where learning through our play-based environment is central.
Play-based learning is a teaching method in which children learn through what they do best - play. It encompasses both free play and teacher-directed play, with the nature of the play shaped by the child's initiative and the adult's involvement. In play-based learning settings, children are encouraged to pursue their interests, start activities, and be self-directed with guidance from teachers. Educators also use play to reinforce and practice skills and concepts that have been explicitly taught. Play allows children to manipulate the world around them, and encourages creativity and imagination…
Monday, May 4, 2026.
337 Ridge Road, Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit mydayschool.org. Tower Lakes-Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Tower Lakes
The meeting takes place only if there are petitions to be heard.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Tower Lakes Village Hall.
The Lifespan of a Fact
Arts & Entertainment
Parker Players Theater Company Presents The Lifespan of a Fact
A sharp, fast-paced theatrical showdown exploring truth, storytelling, and the power behind both.
Directed by Barrington's Dominic Green, The Lifespan of a Fact is a riveting and darkly funny play by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell, based on the book by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal.
This smart, high-energy production dives into a real-life literary clash between a celebrated writer and a relentless fact-checker—raising urgent questions about truth, authorship, and the stories we choose to believe.
When essayist John D’Agata submits a piece about Las Vegas and a tragic teenage suicide, fact-checker Jim Fingal is assigned to verify every detail. What begins as routine editing quickly escalates into a gripping intellectual showdown.
D’Agata defends his “adjustments” as artistic expression. Fingal calls them inaccuracies.
The result? A fast-moving, wildly entertaining debate that crackles with wit, tension, and surprising humor—pull…
Friday, May 8, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Parker Players Theater
The Barrington
540 W Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit www.parkerplayerstheater.org. The Lifespan of a Fact
Arts & Entertainment
Parker Players Theater Company Presents The Lifespan of a Fact
A sharp, fast-paced theatrical showdown exploring truth, storytelling, and the power behind both.
Directed by Barrington's Dominic Green, The Lifespan of a Fact is a riveting and darkly funny play by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell, based on the book by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal.
This smart, high-energy production dives into a real-life literary clash between a celebrated writer and a relentless fact-checker—raising urgent questions about truth, authorship, and the stories we choose to believe.
When essayist John D’Agata submits a piece about Las Vegas and a tragic teenage suicide, fact-checker Jim Fingal is assigned to verify every detail. What begins as routine editing quickly escalates into a gripping intellectual showdown.
D’Agata defends his “adjustments” as artistic expression. Fingal calls them inaccuracies.
The result? A fast-moving, wildly entertaining debate that crackles with wit, tension, and surprising humor—pull…
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Parker Players Theater
The Barrington
540 W Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit www.parkerplayerstheater.org. The Lifespan of a Fact
Arts & Entertainment
Parker Players Theater Company Presents The Lifespan of a Fact
A sharp, fast-paced theatrical showdown exploring truth, storytelling, and the power behind both.
Directed by Barrington's Dominic Green, The Lifespan of a Fact is a riveting and darkly funny play by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell, based on the book by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal.
This smart, high-energy production dives into a real-life literary clash between a celebrated writer and a relentless fact-checker—raising urgent questions about truth, authorship, and the stories we choose to believe.
When essayist John D’Agata submits a piece about Las Vegas and a tragic teenage suicide, fact-checker Jim Fingal is assigned to verify every detail. What begins as routine editing quickly escalates into a gripping intellectual showdown.
D’Agata defends his “adjustments” as artistic expression. Fingal calls them inaccuracies.
The result? A fast-moving, wildly entertaining debate that crackles with wit, tension, and surprising humor—pull…
Sunday, May 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Parker Players Theater
The Barrington
540 W Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit www.parkerplayerstheater.org. Open Enrollment
Education
St. Mark's Day School is situated in the beautiful, rolling countryside of Barrington Hills. We provide a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for your early learner. Since our first classes opened their doors in 1966, St. Mark's has been in high demand and has maintained its history of excellence. We offer a creative and engaging theme-based program where learning through our play-based environment is central.
Play-based learning is a teaching method in which children learn through what they do best - play. It encompasses both free play and teacher-directed play, with the nature of the play shaped by the child's initiative and the adult's involvement. In play-based learning settings, children are encouraged to pursue their interests, start activities, and be self-directed with guidance from teachers. Educators also use play to reinforce and practice skills and concepts that have been explicitly taught. Play allows children to manipulate the world around them, and encourages creativity and imagination…
Monday, May 11, 2026.
337 Ridge Road, Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit mydayschool.org. Tower Lakes-TLIA Board Meeting
Tower Lakes
Monday, May 11, 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, May 13, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Meets via Zoom.
Tower Lakes-Plan Commission Meeting
Tower Lakes
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Tower Lakes Village Hall.
The Lifespan of a Fact
Arts & Entertainment
Parker Players Theater Company Presents The Lifespan of a Fact
A sharp, fast-paced theatrical showdown exploring truth, storytelling, and the power behind both.
Directed by Barrington's Dominic Green, The Lifespan of a Fact is a riveting and darkly funny play by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell, based on the book by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal.
This smart, high-energy production dives into a real-life literary clash between a celebrated writer and a relentless fact-checker—raising urgent questions about truth, authorship, and the stories we choose to believe.
When essayist John D’Agata submits a piece about Las Vegas and a tragic teenage suicide, fact-checker Jim Fingal is assigned to verify every detail. What begins as routine editing quickly escalates into a gripping intellectual showdown.
D’Agata defends his “adjustments” as artistic expression. Fingal calls them inaccuracies.
The result? A fast-moving, wildly entertaining debate that crackles with wit, tension, and surprising humor—pull…
Friday, May 15, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Parker Players Theater
The Barrington
540 W Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit www.parkerplayerstheater.org. The Lifespan of a Fact
Arts & Entertainment
Parker Players Theater Company Presents The Lifespan of a Fact
A sharp, fast-paced theatrical showdown exploring truth, storytelling, and the power behind both.
Directed by Barrington's Dominic Green, The Lifespan of a Fact is a riveting and darkly funny play by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell, based on the book by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal.
This smart, high-energy production dives into a real-life literary clash between a celebrated writer and a relentless fact-checker—raising urgent questions about truth, authorship, and the stories we choose to believe.
When essayist John D’Agata submits a piece about Las Vegas and a tragic teenage suicide, fact-checker Jim Fingal is assigned to verify every detail. What begins as routine editing quickly escalates into a gripping intellectual showdown.
D’Agata defends his “adjustments” as artistic expression. Fingal calls them inaccuracies.
The result? A fast-moving, wildly entertaining debate that crackles with wit, tension, and surprising humor—pull…
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Parker Players Theater
The Barrington
540 W Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit www.parkerplayerstheater.org. The Lifespan of a Fact
Arts & Entertainment
Parker Players Theater Company Presents The Lifespan of a Fact
A sharp, fast-paced theatrical showdown exploring truth, storytelling, and the power behind both.
Directed by Barrington's Dominic Green, The Lifespan of a Fact is a riveting and darkly funny play by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell, based on the book by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal.
This smart, high-energy production dives into a real-life literary clash between a celebrated writer and a relentless fact-checker—raising urgent questions about truth, authorship, and the stories we choose to believe.
When essayist John D’Agata submits a piece about Las Vegas and a tragic teenage suicide, fact-checker Jim Fingal is assigned to verify every detail. What begins as routine editing quickly escalates into a gripping intellectual showdown.
D’Agata defends his “adjustments” as artistic expression. Fingal calls them inaccuracies.
The result? A fast-moving, wildly entertaining debate that crackles with wit, tension, and surprising humor—pull…
Sunday, May 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Parker Players Theater
The Barrington
540 W Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit www.parkerplayerstheater.org. Open Enrollment
Education
St. Mark's Day School is situated in the beautiful, rolling countryside of Barrington Hills. We provide a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for your early learner. Since our first classes opened their doors in 1966, St. Mark's has been in high demand and has maintained its history of excellence. We offer a creative and engaging theme-based program where learning through our play-based environment is central.
Play-based learning is a teaching method in which children learn through what they do best - play. It encompasses both free play and teacher-directed play, with the nature of the play shaped by the child's initiative and the adult's involvement. In play-based learning settings, children are encouraged to pursue their interests, start activities, and be self-directed with guidance from teachers. Educators also use play to reinforce and practice skills and concepts that have been explicitly taught. Play allows children to manipulate the world around them, and encourages creativity and imagination…
Monday, May 18, 2026.
337 Ridge Road, Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit mydayschool.org. Tower Lakes-Village Board Meeting
Tower Lakes
Monday, May 18, 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, May 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Ela Area Public Library 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich.
For more info visit bacoa.org. Open Enrollment
Education
St. Mark's Day School is situated in the beautiful, rolling countryside of Barrington Hills. We provide a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for your early learner. Since our first classes opened their doors in 1966, St. Mark's has been in high demand and has maintained its history of excellence. We offer a creative and engaging theme-based program where learning through our play-based environment is central.
Play-based learning is a teaching method in which children learn through what they do best - play. It encompasses both free play and teacher-directed play, with the nature of the play shaped by the child's initiative and the adult's involvement. In play-based learning settings, children are encouraged to pursue their interests, start activities, and be self-directed with guidance from teachers. Educators also use play to reinforce and practice skills and concepts that have been explicitly taught. Play allows children to manipulate the world around them, and encourages creativity and imagination…
Monday, May 25, 2026.
337 Ridge Road, Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit mydayschool.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, May 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Village Hall - 23860 Old Barrington Road.
BACF 23rd Annual Golf Outing and Fundraising Dinner
Fundraisers & Benefits
The Barrington Area Community Foundation’s 23rd Annual Golf & Fundraising Dinner Outing will be held on Monday, June 1st, 2026, at The Club at Wynstone, N. Barrington, IL.
This is the only fundraiser the BACF hosts each year. We work hard to create a day of fun on the links leading to an exceptional cocktail hour and dinner featuring prizes, raffles, and auctions.
Details, sign up, and sponsorships will be on the BACF website under the Events tab. barringtonareacommunityfoundation.org.
Monday, June 1, 2026.
The Club at Wynstone
1 S. Wynstone Drive
N. Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit barringtonareacommunityfoundation.o. Tower Lakes-Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Tower Lakes
The meeting takes place only if there are petitions to be heard.
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Tower Lakes Village Hall.
Tower Lakes-TLIA Board Meeting
Tower Lakes
Monday, June 8, 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, June 10, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Meets via Zoom.
Tower Lakes-Plan Commission Meeting
Tower Lakes
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Tower Lakes Village Hall.
Tower Lakes-Village Board Meeting
Tower Lakes
Monday, June 15, 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, June 16, 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, June 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Village Hall - 23860 Old Barrington Road.
Tower Lakes-Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Tower Lakes
The meeting takes place only if there are petitions to be heard.
Thursday, July 2, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Tower Lakes Village Hall.
Tropical Trek Summer Kids Camp
Religion
Join in the fun! Our summer camp explores island themes through music, craft, story time, games, snacks and more!! As we traverse fun and exciting places, like a dormant volcano and island caves, we’ll discover how God finds us and helps us in every challenge we face.
Monday, July 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
720 Dundee Ave.
Barrington, IL.
Tropical Trek Summer Kids Camp
Religion
Join in the fun! Our summer camp explores island themes through music, craft, story time, games, snacks and more!! As we traverse fun and exciting places, like a dormant volcano and island caves, we’ll discover how God finds us and helps us in every challenge we face.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
720 Dundee Ave.
Barrington, IL.
Tropical Trek Summer Kids Camp
Religion
Join in the fun! Our summer camp explores island themes through music, craft, story time, games, snacks and more!! As we traverse fun and exciting places, like a dormant volcano and island caves, we’ll discover how God finds us and helps us in every challenge we face.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
720 Dundee Ave.
Barrington, IL.
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, July 8, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Meets via Zoom.
Tropical Trek Summer Kids Camp
Religion
Join in the fun! Our summer camp explores island themes through music, craft, story time, games, snacks and more!! As we traverse fun and exciting places, like a dormant volcano and island caves, we’ll discover how God finds us and helps us in every challenge we face.
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
720 Dundee Ave.
Barrington, IL.
Tower Lakes-Plan Commission Meeting
Tower Lakes
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Tower Lakes Village Hall.
Tropical Trek Summer Kids Camp
Religion
Join in the fun! Our summer camp explores island themes through music, craft, story time, games, snacks and more!! As we traverse fun and exciting places, like a dormant volcano and island caves, we’ll discover how God finds us and helps us in every challenge we face.
Friday, July 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
720 Dundee Ave.
Barrington, IL.
Tower Lakes-TLIA Board Meeting
Tower Lakes
Monday, July 13, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Tower Lakes Village Hall.