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November 4, 5 & 6

“The Hollow”RichaRd c. Johnson auditoRium BaRRington high school • 7:30 p.m.

The Barrington Fine Arts Department is presenting their fall play, the Agatha Christie murder mystery The Hollow. The suspenseful drama begins with an unhappy game of romantic “follow the leader” that explodes into murder one weekend at The Hollow, home of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell. Everyone has a motive, but who did it? Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students, and senior citizens and BHS students with their school ID are admitted free. Curtain call each night is 7:30 p.m. and a matinee performance is offered at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6. The BHS box office will be open Monday, Nov. 1 – Friday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and one hour before each show. For more information, email [email protected] or call the Fine Arts office at 847-842-3214

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Saturday, November 6

Annual Christmas Bazaaralden estates of BaRRington 1420 s. BaRRington Road, BaRRington 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Make holiday shopping less stressful this year by visiting Alden Estates of Barrington Rehabilitation Care Center’s 23rd annual Christmas Bazaar. Shoppers will enjoy unique gifts, decorations, crafts and handmade toys as well as ornaments, gadgets, food items and more. Gift wrap is complimentary and a raffle and refreshments will be on hand. Children may visit with Santa and pose for photos with him from 1 – 3 p.m. Admission is free. For information on vendor booths, call Lily Escareno at 847-382-6664, ext. 5207.

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Barrington Area United Way’s Sample the Arts - Art Auctionthe onion puB & BReweRy • 7 – 10 p.m.

This year the Barrington Area United Way’s annual fundraiser offers fun and a chance to bid on art that is currently on display around Barrington. A joint effort with the Barrington Cultural Commission, Sample the Arts offers an evening of Live Art

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Adopt-A-FamilyParticipate at Hunter’s Fairway Sotheby’s

this holiday season there are Barrington

area families who are struggling and will not

be able to celebrate Christmas without our

support. The area's Adopt-A-Family pro-

gram will be supported by Hunter's Fairway

Sotheby's International Realty as a drop-

off location for gifts. Beginning November

15, please stop by the office, grab a mitten

from the tree and pick a family and child to

"adopt". Gifts range in value from $35 to $50

and can be wrapped and dropped back off at

the office. When you stop by have a cup of

coffee or hot cider on us.

Please support a child and a needy

family this season. The office is located at

101 South Wynstone Park Drive, North

Barrington, Ill., 60010.

❋ For more information, call 847-381-7100.

Bafc announces 2010 gRant woRkshop The Barrington

Area Community Foundation (BACF)

announces its 2010 grant procedures work-

shop to be held on Thursday, November

4, from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Barrington Area

Library, in meeting Room B. All registered

non-profit organizations and charities in

the Barrington area, along with the general

public, are invited to attend. The mission of

BAFC is to address the unmet needs of the

community by asking charities that serve

the area to present their grant requests for

funds within their individual missions. Fund-

ing, not programming, is the basic function

of the foundation.

For additional information, contact

Alfred. O. St. John, co-chairman of the

Grant Review Committee at 847-387-3331

or Andrew Kelleher, co-chairman, at

847-852-1128; or visit www.barringtonarea-

communityfoundation.org.

date: Friday, November 19, 2010

time: From 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.

location: Quintessential Barrington 120 Lageschulte Street, Suite 103 Barrington (in Bataille Danse Annex building)

Join local jewelry artist Beata Krupa and

Quintessential Barrington as we team up for

a fun shopping event to benefit Barrington

Giving Day for this holiday season (note:

Barrington Giving Day was profiled in our

September/October 2010 issue.) ¶ Meet the

artist and choose from a large selection of gorgeous hand-made designs for you or someone on

your holiday gift list. From earrings and bracelets to Beata’s signature necklaces, there is some-

thing for everyone who loves freshwater pearls, semi-precious gems and antique accents.

❋ To R.S.V.P., or for more information, please call QB magazine at 847-381-3860. To view Beata’s jewelry, see her ad on page 67 of this issue, or visit www.BeaKDesigns.com

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on october 9, long-time Barrington resident and businessman Jack Larson, along with his

wife Debby Larson, hosted a reception and dinner at Barrington Country Bistro celebrating the

launch of a new and exciting culinary initiative. Larson’s company, Triumph Higher Education, has

affiliated with Michel Escoffier, great-grandson of culinary icon Auguste Escoffier, to launch the

Auguste Escoffier Schools of Culinary Arts with a goal of training the next generation of culinary

professionals. Escoffier is the president of the Auguste Escoffier Foundation and Museum that is

located in Villenueve-Loubet, France.

Jack Larson, chairman of Triumph Higher Education Group, is the founder of Career Educa-

tion Group, one of the world’s largest higher education organizations with more than 80,000

students. Under his leadership, Larson’s company acquired renowned brands including Le Cordon

Bleu Schools North America and pioneered its unique virtual campus used in several online plat-

forms. Larson’s launch of the Auguste Escoffier Schools of the Culinary Arts will follow the same

standards of launching and cultivating highly successful career-focused schools, both on ground

and online. The firm’s innovative and affordable post-secondary education initiatives will be ap-

plied to two schools they have acquired: Culinary School of the Rockies, in Boulder, Col., and The

Culinary Academy of Austin in Texas. Larson is partnering on the venture with Barrington resident

Paul Ryan, the president of Triumph HEG. Ryan has 36 years of management experience spanning

higher education and top positions in the hospitality industry.

“This is history in the making,” said Michel Escoffier, who will consult with the Auguste Escoffi-

er Schools and serve on its advisory board. “The Foundation is dedicated to preserving the legacy

of my great grandfather as the ‘chef of kings and king of chefs,’” Escoffier said. “The museum is

dedicated to the history and promotion of the culinary arts. My great grandfather was committed

to advancing innovation and consistently raising the standard of excellence in the profession. He

would be very proud today.”

The newly formed Auguste Escoffier Schools of the Culinary Arts will offer programs for the

culinary and pastry arts, as well as the home cook and culinary enthusiast. Programs will combine

online interactive delivery with hands-on practice, world-class instructors, farm-to-table sustain-

able cuisine, and affordable tuition.

❋ For more information, visit www.triumpheducation.com.

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From leFt: Jack and Debby Larson, Denise and Jean-Pierre Leroux, Michel Escoffier, and Paul and Tracy Ryan gather at the Barrington Country Bistro to celebrate their new venture.

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created at the event, entertainment, open bar, hors d’oeuvres and a lively auction of juried pieces all for the ticket price of $85. Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended, and tickets may be purchased online at www.bauw.org. The Onion Pub is located at 22221 N. Pepper Road in Lake Barrington. For more information, visit www.bauw.org or call 847-382-8778.

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November 13 – Dec. 31

Long Grove Holiday Festivitiesmonday – satuRday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The magic of the holiday season comes alive in Long Grove from mid-November until January with a full schedule of family friendly activities. Shop till you drop, enjoy an old-fashioned horse-drawn carriage ride, strolling carolers and visit with Santa each weekend, and share a delicious holiday meal with friends, family or business associates at one of Long Grove’s signature restaurants. Ample free parking, unique gift items, and the relaxed atmosphere of a quaint, historic shopping district make Long Grove a great destination this holiday season. For more information, contact the Long Grove Visitor’s Information Center at 847-634-0888, or visit www.longgroveonline.com

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BJWC Fall Fashion Showstonegate Banquet and confeRence centRe hoffman estates • 10 a.m.

Save the date for the Barrington Junior Women’s Club Fall Fashion Show. This year’s theme “O So Chic,” will feature an interactive fashion and shopping experience, presented by Zzazz Productions. Throughout the day, guests will enjoy chic fashion trends, charming boutiques, silent and live auctions, and a luncheon with friends. Proceeds from the fashion show will benefit local charities as well as contribute to other BJWC fundraising activities throughout the year. Tickets are $75 per person for runway seating and $65 for non-runway seating. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.bjwc.org.

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Thursday, November 18

Luminary Night5 to 9 p.m.

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Artist Reception for Robert McGinley on october 8, the Barrington area library hosted a reception for the display of landscape photography by local artist, land conservationist, and filmmaker Robert McGinley. The images McGinley takes are taken at particular times of day for certain effects, but the actual images are never digitally altered. He also uses photography as type of documentary tool for his land conser-vation efforts. With a B.F.A. from the California Institute of the Arts, McGinley began his career as a filmmaker. He wrote and directed feature films, including “Jimmy Zip,” which won Best Dramatic Feature Film at the 1999 Hollywood Film Festival, among other awards.

However, his interest in land protection and conservation led him to pursue environmental landscape photography. In 2001, McGinley’s family asked him to manage 400 acres of farmland in Barrington. After his parents’ passing, McGinley fought to protect both the land and the water-shed it encompassed rather than sell the land. Documentary style photos that he took of the farm played an essential role in achieving protected status for the land. The easement is the largest permanent land preservation easement in the state of Illinois and is held by the Barrington Con-

servation Trust. – Sharon Doty

From leFt: eileen Gallagher, Kelly Stachura, Detlev Pansch, Robert McGinley, Sharon Doty andBarbara Pintozzi.

Bacoa’s aged to perfection. Guests

at the Barrington Area

Council on Aging’s “Aged

to Perfection,” held Sep-

tember 17 at the Chicago

Marriott Northwest. The

event, BACOA’s main

fundraiser, featured more

than 50 wines for sam-

pling as well as live and silent auctions. From left: Joseph and Crystal Joy Abbate, Annette

and James Baird and Julie and Sean Joyce.


on october 4, saint anne school Junior Varsity Girls Cross Country team was crowned

Northwest Catholic Conference Champions at Willow Stream in Buffalo Grove. “We couldn’t be

more proud of our athletes, especially since our team is very young compared to most of our

competitors,” coach Michelle Reeves said. Sixth grader Sarah Reeves led Saint Anne’s team.

Reeves established a new cross-country school record this year with a JV-1 mile time of 5:39

and claimed her second undefeated JV season.

Saint Anne School JV Cross Country Advanced to State

each december Barrington giving day invites

families on the Free and Reduced Lunch pro-

gram residing in District 220 to a Giving Day.

Families receive food, warm coats, books, blan-

kets, and gifts. Members of Barrington churches,

schools, businesses and civic organizations have

always been generous in their support of this

day. Giving Day 2009 helped 900 families, and

this included 2,500 children. These families live

in our school district. They are our friends and

neighbors. Your donation what ever the amount,

is needed and greatly appreciated.

Boxes for donations of new and gently used

winter coats, books, and toys will be at various

businesses, all schools and churches in Barrington on November 22 through December 8.

Volunteers are needed for various tasks throughout December. If you or members of your

organization would like to volunteer to help in this worthy cause, please contact Patricia Karon at

[email protected], or call 847-382-2670.

Financial gifts are used to purchase food, and grocery food certificates, children’s coats, blan-

kets, and essentials. Checks may be made payable to Barrington Giving Day; c/o John Paul Hills.

Mail to or drop off at: Barrington Bank & Trust, 201 S. Hough St., Barrington, IL 60010.

❋ For more information, visit www.barringtongivingday.org

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Barrington Giving Day relies on donations from citizens and organizations. Shopping on behalf of Barrington Junior Women’s Club last year are, from left, Tracy Seagren, Sarah Cuthbertson, Liz Luby Chapell, Diana Brady, Tricia Davis, Jan Hoelt-gen, and Leslie Mentikoff with daughter Janie.


Inviting you Home for the Holidays

the holiday season will get a wonderful launch on sunday, december 12 with Ron Hawking's

"Home for the Holidays' show at the Barrington High School to benefit the BHS Fine Arts

Boosters. There is a 4 p.m. show and tickets are $20 for students and seniors, $35 for adults,

and $45 at the door.

The Fine Arts Boosters organization is comprised of a volunteer parent board and a member-

ship of more than 200 parents. This group has supported the department for more than 30 years

providing student scholarships and program assistance in both the visual and performing arts.

"Our future goal will be to expand our visual arts program with the completion of an open air

Art Annex Pavilion that will allow students to use processes only possible outdoors, including

raku, forging, bronze work, and large cast sculpture pours,” Julie Salk, the Department Chairwom-

an said. “It will feature guest artists who can provide students with a unique hands-on apprentice

experience. This art annex will place Barrington High School in the very top levels of high school

art programs in the nation,” she added.

Last year Hawking played to a sold-out crowd of nearly 600 people. Hawking entertained

with a great variety of seasonal favorites. This year the show will include his original composition

"Christmas in Barrington" and he will be joined by 60 members from Barrington High School's

own chorus. Hawking's holiday show includes many standard Christmas songs, sung in the voices

of those that made them famous: Bing Crosby and "White Christmas," Nat King Cole and "The

Christmas Song" and Willie Nelson singing "Pretty Papers" to name a few.

"Since this year's event falls on Frank Sinatra's birthday, I have a few surprises up my sleeve,"

Hawking said. "I rarely do the same show twice as I have too much great material to chose from to

keep it the same."

After the Concert, guests can head to Francesca's in Barrington. This fine establishment

contributes generously through a Dine & Share evening to also benefit the Fine Arts Department.

It will be an evening to remember and a fantastic way to celebrate the holiday season. Senior citi-

zens, families, and high school students all agree it will be "the most wonderful time of the year."

❋ To purchase tickets, visit www.barringtonfinearts.com or call the BHS Fine Arts Department at 847-842-3214.

merchants will be participating in this beautiful evening, when luminaries light the way from store to store across the Village. There will be raffles, hot chocolate, cider, sweet treats, gift baskets, and so much more! Start your holiday shopping in style and join us for this special evening in the Village! For more information, contact the Village of Barrington at 847-304-3400 or visit www.barrington-il.gov.

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Friday, November 19

Barrington Writers WorkshopauthoR Reading – liBRaRy café seRies BaRRington aRea liBRaRy • 7 – 9 p.m.

Enjoy and eclectic evening of author readings in a cozy-bistro-like setting. Local writers will read their poems, short stories, memoirs and other works. This adult-only event is co-sponsored by the Barrington Writers Workshop and the Barrington Area Library, and is free of charge. Registration is requested at www.barringtonarealibrary.org or by calling 847-382-1300.

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Friday, November 19

Shelter, Inc. Charity Ballhyatt Regency woodfield, schaumBuRg

Shelter, Inc., a nonprofit child welfare agency that protects abused and neglected children and adolescents, will host its 23rd annual charity ball at the Hyatt Regency Woodfield in Schaumburg. This year’s theme is The Zebra Lounge, and guests will enjoy lavish décor, world-class dining and live music and dancing. In addition, guests will enjoy a live and silent auction to raise funds for the programs and services provided by Shelter, Inc. For more information or to register for the event, visit our website at www.shelter-inc.org or call 847-590-6188.

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Saturday, November 27 - Sunday, December 5

Barrington Police and Fire Departments Coat & Toy Drive400 noRthwest highway, BaRRington 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.

New and gently used winter coats for children and adults as well as new and gently used toys will be collected at the Barrington Public Safety Building. All items collected will be distributed to families living in District 220 through the Barrington giving Day event. For more information, visit www.

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leFt: Ron Hawking performs at the 2009 Home for the Holidays show. RiGHT: Dana, Cole, Amy and Ron Hawking.


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Finding Strength is a photo/narrative exhibit at Advocate Good Shepherd

Hospital that explores the unique experiences of those touched by cancer.

The gallery style exhibit will be available through January 2, 2011. Susan

McConnell’s photographs capture the warmth and love of the people

involved while Mary Klest’s compelling narratives tell the story of their

experiences at Wellness Place, a cancer education and support center

located in Palatine. These profoundly moving stories and pictures are

intended to increase awareness of what cancer patients endure and how

the programs offered at Wellness Place help as they experience treat-

ment and survivorship. For more information on the gallery, visit 450 W.

Highway 22, Barrington, Ill. or visit www.findingstrength.org.

Wellness Place, a not-for-profit organization, opened in September

2000 and offers programs and services to thousands of people with

cancer, at no charge to the participants. It is funded by individuals, orga-

nizations, corporations and foundations. The center provides a long list

of services ranging from counseling, education and support to yoga, art

therapy, and hypnosis. Wellness Place is located in Williamsburg Village at

the intersection of Roselle Road and Euclid Avenue, Palatine, Ill.

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The Chicago Cubs Cookbook makes a fun holiday gift and proceeds benefit the Dempster Family Founda-tion. Hope and Faith Milkovich display their dad’s creative work at the local grocery store. Front from left: Chicago Cubs’ starter Ted Lilly, photographer Bob Milkovich, and starting pitcher Ryan Dempster join staff from Triumph Publishing at Wrigley Field.

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December 3 – 5

Barrington Youth Dance Ensemble “The Nutcracker”RichaRd c. Johnson auditoRium • 7 p.m. matinees availaBle

Don’t miss this Barrington holiday tradition! BYDE presents the area’s finest production of The Nutcracker featuring renowned international guest performers, local student dancers and extravagant sets and costume designs. Performances are: Friday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $28 preferred seating; $25 for adults; and $22 for seniors and children. Balcony seats go for $15 for evening performances. Groups rates are available. The performance takes place at Barrington High School. Tickets are available for purchase in person at the BYDE office at 758 W. Northwest Highway in Barrington; or, visit www.byde.org or call 847-382-6333.

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Saturday, December 4

Suzuki Holiday Family Piano ConcertBaRRington aRea liBRaRy • 2 p.m.

The Suzuki Music School of Barrington provides Suzuki instruction in violin, viola, cello flute, classical guitar and piano. The goal of the school is to deliver quality musical ability development to all students who enroll. This performance is free of charge. Holiday Family Piano Concert, Barrington Public Library, 2:00 pm. Free and open to the public. This event showcases Suzuki piano students playing with all members of their family who play different instruments. For more information, call Betty Mueller at 847-382-9517 or visit www.barringtonsuzuki.org.

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Barrington Aglow!annual tRee lighting ceRemony santa’s aRRival to BaRRington • fRom noon – 8 p.m.

A Village holiday tradition not to be missed! Free carriage rides, Madrigal Singers, extended evening store hours in shops and restaurants and Santa’s arrival to light Barrington’s Christmas tree! Santa will visit with kids in his red Santa House on South Cook Street, checking his list twice to make sure all who

Barrington resident and sports photographer Bob milkovich

cooked up great images this summer for the Chicago Cubs

Cookbook: All-Star Recipes from Your Favorite Players. The

cookbook sold out its first print run in one week the summer

of 2010 and had to go back to press, helping to generate funds

for the Dempster Family Foundation. Milkovich said that the

players’ personalities surfaced during the photo sessions and

that he was happy to be a part of the project.

“This shoot was put together rather quickly and the players

and staff were a real pleasure to work with,” Milkovich said.

“The last piece of the puzzle was getting Ryan Dempster to wear the chef hat and do the "bon

appetit" pose. After the shoot I created a composite cover with the individual player shots to

make this really come to life. The final product is a 144 page cookbook with all the proceeds to

benefit the Ryan and Jenny Dempster Family Foundation.”

❋ Copies of the cookbook are available at the Barrington Jewel, Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com. For more information, visit www.milkovichphoto.com.

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Family traditions are ritualistic, predictable and memorable. this part of family history has no bounds. traditions can be silly, sentimental or solemn. here is one that invites participation and reflection.

“At Thanksgiving, I ask everyone to write on strips of paper what they are most grateful for about each attendee. I provide the strips, pre-formatted – that read simply:Name _______I am grateful for you because ______________

I ask for three ‘gratitudes’ for each person. I then fold them up and place them by each seat at the table. Each person reads at least one of their gratitude’s out loud and can savor the rest for their eyes only.” – Maripat Abbott, certified life coach, North Barrington

this tradition helps organize a family history. It is tangible, anticipated and shared.

“After Thanksgiving, I go through all of the family photographs I took during the year. I upload the photos to an online book making site like Shutterfly, and carefully arrange each page. I have the book delivered to my house and wrap it for the whole family as a gift. The photos show us picking kids up from camp, getting a new puppy, going off to college, a birthday party. They tell the story of our lives together. The photo book is the hit of Christmas. In most of our pictures from Christmas morning someone is looking through the book. It then lives on, atop our coffee table all year long.” – Susan McConnell, photographer, Barrington

During the holidays, families can enjoy a sense of adventure that includes a physical activity.

“We always kick off our Christmas celebration by going to Millennium Park to ice skate and view the holiday decorations. We take our own skates, not because we are great skaters, but so we don't have to wait in the rental line. We'd rather spend our time in the fresh air. If we're lucky, it is snow-ing on us as we skate. We take our laps as we look up at the Chicago skyline and its glowing lights reflecting off of the ice. Everyone out on the ice – from dating teens, to wobbling youngsters, to stylish grandparents of every tone and type – is laughing and having a blast. Including us. Then we go inside to enjoy a delicious dinner before we drive, tired and happy, back to Barrington.” – Georgianne Harms, teacher, Barrington

a tradition of volunteering can lessen the overwhelming commercial influence of holidays and restore the true meaning.

“A fond tradition in my family involves connecting with the community of elders. At the conclusion of the midnight Christmas Eve service, the minister would invite members of the congregation to take one or more potted poinsettia plants to give to our congregation’s “shut-in” members (usually older members who weren’t able to come to church services). On Christmas morning, before we opened our gifts, my family would take the poinsettia plants to some of our church’s “shut-in” members. My parents have big hearts and passed that along to my brother and me.” – Dale Juffernbruch, Barrington Hills

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visit him have been good this year. Refreshments and hot cocoa will be offered to those who have braved the cold. Remember to bring a camera to capture those memorable moments with Santa. For more information, contact the Village of Barrington at 847-304-3400 or visit www.barrington-il.gov.

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Suzuki Holiday ConcertBaRRington high school | 3 p.m.

This holiday family concert features Suzuki students playing violins, cellos and guitars. The Suzuki Music School of Barrington provides Suzuki instruction in violin, viola, cello flute, classical guitar and piano. The goal of the school is to deliver quality musical ability development to all students who enroll. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 847-382-9517 or visit www.barringtonsuzuki.org. Tickets will be sold at Barrington High School box office just before the concert.

on september 11, wellness place celebrated its tenth anniversary with its Lavender Ball, an

evening under the stars at the Barrington Hills Country Club. Guests were entertained with cock-

tails, dinner and dancing to the music of 312 Chicago. Upon arrival, guests were given ribbons to

wear, with each color representing a particular cancer (all cancers are represented by lavender)

and they chose a ribbon for the cancer they have been impacted by. Raffle tickets for a diamond

necklace gave guests a chance to pick fashionable cocktail rings that many wore for the rest of

the evening.

As part of the celebration guests helped create a memory book by taking fun snapshots in

an onsite photo booth. Wellness Place co-founders Linda Murphy and Myrna Porter spoke about

what Wellness Place has meant to them and the significant impact it has had on the participants

in our community. The spirited live auction

kept Auctioneer Jim Daluga moving about

the room as guests bid on vacation homes,

gourmet dining and sports packages all in

support of Wellness Place.

Wellness Place, a not-for-profit cancer

education and support center in Palatine,

serves anyone impacted by cancer, includ-

ing caregivers and families.

❋ For more information, please visit www.wellnessplace.org.

Wellness Place Celebrates a Decade of Dedication

The Wellness Place Auxiliary.

-SheFalI Bhuva

ToP LEFT: Wellness Place co-

founder Myrna Porter with

ribbons for breast and prostate

cancer. ToP RiGHT: Guests Jon

and Kristen Bilton and Betsy

and Chad Thalheimer.

leFt: Chrissy Tilles purchases

a raffle with ring from Auxiliary

member Kristin Bouchard.

RiGHT: Wellness Place co-founder

Linda Murphy with husband

Dan.


when local Barrington residents mike Balogh, John Budzak and Brice Zaumseil established AfterWorks, LLC, a private investment

group, what began as a vision to help small businesses experience

growth, has come full circle into creating local jobs, partnering with

schools and supporting events across the community.

One of their first business opportunities has been to take Kernel

Fabyan’s Gourmet Popcorn, launched in Geneva, Illinois and online,

and establish it as a neighborhood favorite in select cities across Il-

linois and Florida. Kernel Fabyan’s Gourmet Popcorn Shoppe opened

its doors in the Deer Park Town Center in August of this year as part

of the expansion plan.

“We have experienced tremendous success with our Deer Park

store because of the overwhelming support of local friends and

family,” Mike Balogh said. “We recognize the value of a helping hand

in the community, and have made that a key strategy in our growth

plan, ensuring we support the communities in which the stores are

located,” Balogh added.

According to John Budzak, the team has spent the past several

months partnering with Barrington schools and local organizations on

fundraising and sponsorships. “We have strong ties throughout the

community and believe bringing our business opportunities together

with our philanthropic connections will strengthen our community as

a whole,” Budzak said.

Just in the past four months, the team has supported several

initiatives, including a local social organization, the Barrington High

School Broncos Football team, and most recently, the BHS Fine Arts

program, and created special red, black and white Barrington Bronco

popcorn tins for students to sell during the upcoming holiday season.

“Working with local organizations and schools to help advance their

financial goals is an exciting element of our business,” partner Brice

Zaumseil said.

As the AfterWorks partners talk about their future business ven-

tures, the conversation turns to the value of building and maintaining

long-term community relationships. All three partners agree that

working with local schools, social groups and community leaders will

always be a core aspect of their strategy.

For more information on Kernel Fabyan’s Gourmet Popcorn

Shoppe’s fundraising opportunities, corporate gift giving programs

and in-store promotions, call 847-540-8600 or 224-848-4350.

❋ For more information on the Barrington Fine Arts popcorn fundraising tin, visit www.barringtonfinearts.com or call 847-842-3214 to purchase your tin.

- Danell o’neIll

Popcorn Partners kernel fabyan’s gourmet popcorn entrepreneurs partner with area organizations

FRoM LEFT: Brice Zaumseil, John Budzak, and Mike Balogh.


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