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.
S'well Summer Wellness Series
Social Services
Barrington Youth & Family Services (BYFS) is kicking off S'well, a new, 8-week summer wellness series for middle & high school students entering grades 6-9! Our team of licensed counselors and social workers will work with students to build their wellness toolkits, from art and journaling to mindfulness and movement. When weather permits, we'll also get outside! Sessions are free to attend, and will take place on Wednesdays from 12 - 1 p.m. from June 1st - July 29 at BYFS.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Barrington Youth & Family Services
118 Applebee St
Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. 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.
S'well Summer Wellness Series
Social Services
Barrington Youth & Family Services (BYFS) is kicking off S'well, a new, 8-week summer wellness series for middle & high school students entering grades 6-9! Our team of licensed counselors and social workers will work with students to build their wellness toolkits, from art and journaling to mindfulness and movement. When weather permits, we'll also get outside! Sessions are free to attend, and will take place on Wednesdays from 12 - 1 p.m. from June 1st - July 29 at BYFS.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Barrington Youth & Family Services
118 Applebee St
Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. Summer University Fair
Education
Whether you are ready to transfer, continue your education, or take the next step in. Connect with representatives from our 13 Universities & Explore 100+ accredited programs including bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate, certification, and endorsements.
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
1200 University Center Drive Grayslake, IL 60030.
For more info visit www.ucenter.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, July 16, 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 July 19 for the first workshop in an equine-assisted series focused on self, community, and purpose.
Rooted in Self - Explore personal strengths, inner resources, and resilience through experiential activities with horses that support confidence, grounding, and self-awareness.
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, July 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Walk On Farm
26665 W. Cuba Rd.
Barrington, IL.
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.
Monday, July 20, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM.
SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church
410 North 1st Street Cary, IL.
For more info visit www.thecommunitymeal.org. Tower Lakes-Village Board Meeting
Tower Lakes
Monday, July 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, July 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Ela Area Public Library 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich.
For more info visit bacoa.org. S'well Summer Wellness Series
Social Services
Barrington Youth & Family Services (BYFS) is kicking off S'well, a new, 8-week summer wellness series for middle & high school students entering grades 6-9! Our team of licensed counselors and social workers will work with students to build their wellness toolkits, from art and journaling to mindfulness and movement. When weather permits, we'll also get outside! Sessions are free to attend, and will take place on Wednesdays from 12 - 1 p.m. from June 1st - July 29 at BYFS.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Barrington Youth & Family Services
118 Applebee St
Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit tinyurl.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, July 23, 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, July 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Barrington Township
602 South Hough Street
Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit acrobat.adobe.com. S'well Summer Wellness Series
Social Services
Barrington Youth & Family Services (BYFS) is kicking off S'well, a new, 8-week summer wellness series for middle & high school students entering grades 6-9! Our team of licensed counselors and social workers will work with students to build their wellness toolkits, from art and journaling to mindfulness and movement. When weather permits, we'll also get outside! Sessions are free to attend, and will take place on Wednesdays from 12 - 1 p.m. from June 1st - July 29 at BYFS.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Barrington Youth & Family Services
118 Applebee St
Barrington, IL 60010.
For more info visit tinyurl.com. 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.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM.
Messiah Lutheran Church
25225 West Ivanhoe Road Wauconda, IL.
For more info visit www.thecommunitymeal.org. Tower Lakes-Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Tower Lakes
The meeting takes place only if there are petitions to be heard.
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Tower Lakes Village Hall.
Tower Lakes-TLIA Board Meeting
Tower Lakes
Monday, August 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Tower Lakes Village Hall.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.