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Barrington High School Baseball Booster Club is hosting its annual fundraiser to benefit the baseball program on Friday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m. This year, the fundraiser will honor Tim Rife, BHS class of 1974 and assistant varsity baseball coach. Coach Rife received the 2013 Illinois High School Baseball Association’s Assistant Coach of the Year Recognition. The fundraiser will be held at Concorde Banquets and will include hors d’oeuvres, dinner, entertainment by Alex and the All Stars, and a live and silent auction. Tickets are $50 per person. For more information, visit www.bhsbaseballboosterclub.org. Concorde Banquets is located at 20922 N. Rand Road in Kildeer. P

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Join CanCer SurvivorS, family mem-bers, friends, and neighbors at Wellness Place’s 5th annual 1 mile Walk and 5k Run on Sunday, May 18 at The Arboretum of South Barrington. The event benefits Wellness Place’s cancer-related counsel-ing, education, and support programs, which are provided free of charge to survivors, families, and caregivers. For more information about registration and sponsorship opportunities, call LeeAnn Atwood at 847-241-5973, or visit www.wellnessplacewalkrun.kintera.org. The Arboretum is located at 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington.

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on Wednesday, December 11, the Barrington Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago (BIWS) hosted its annual “Celebrate the Season” luncheon. With 240 guests in at-tendance, a record number of more than 950 raffle tickets were sold for Money Trees. BIWS members donated the cash prizes and trees. All proceeds support the Infant Welfare Clinic that is located at 3600 W. Fullerton in Chicago. The healthcare clinic provides comprehensive services to help women and children realize the American dream as healthy, able citizens. For more information on BIWS, email Celeste Jackson at [email protected].

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Barrington YoutH & FamilY ServiCeS (BYFS) is having its annual gala, “Out of Africa,” at the Barrington Hills Country Club on Saturday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. Over 150 people attended last year’s gala, which raised more than $100,000. Proceeds from the 2014 gala will be donated directly back to the agency. BYFS is a social service agency offering individual, family and group counseling, personal life coaching, youth outreach, and preven-tion programming. For more information, call 847-381-0345, email [email protected], or visit www.barringtonyouthand-familyservices.org.

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Barrington Youth & Family Services' Auxiliary Board Members: Jenn Wondrasek, Jo Ann Graser, Linda Pochron, Joyce Orlowski, Jyl Holland, Tracy Bischof, Joann Rogers, Judy Tolle, Paula Her-rmann, Kathy Maca Mangan, Barb Simonds, Amy Wickstrom, Chris Smith, Jodie Barbera, Tiffany Marshall, and Carla Janess at last year's Gala on April 20, 2013 at Barrington Hills Country Club.

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Join CareerPlace on Saturday, June 21 for its annual Arlington Park fundraiser, held in the Governor’s Room at Arlington Park from 12-5 p.m. Guests can enjoy a silent auction, live auction, buffet, open bar, and horse racing. Tickets are $150, For more information, visit www.myca-reerplace.org. Arlington Park is located at 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights.

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aPril graveS oF ligHt DraWn StuDioS will be photograph-ing children for the upcoming 2015 Beautiful Things with Wings calendar. Angel portrait sessions will take place April 14-17, 2014. The Sanfilippo family, of Barrington Hills, has graciously allowed these portraits to be created on the 1890 vintage Eden Palais carousel at their private estate. Do not miss this opportunity to have your child (newborn- 10 years) photographed as an angel. These portrait sessions are truly a magical experience and a wonderful way to teach your children to give to those in need. Wings and halos are provided.

Proceeds from the sales of these calendars go to support Women in Need Growing Stronger (WINGS), a local nonprofit organization that provides shelter and services for women and children who are victims of domestic violence.

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For tHe PaSt 18 YearS, Barrington High School has been privileged to have Nancie Kozel Tobison share her gift of music with students. The Nancie Kozel Tobison Scholarship Fund has been estab-lished to honor her passion, love of music, her dedication to students, and to the world of music. Scholarships will be made available to graduating BHS students pursuing degrees in vocal perfor-mance, piano, music education, or musical theatre. The goal is to award a scholarship each year, for the next 18 years, to commemorate Tobison's career and contributions to BHS.

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Come celebrate tobison’s retirement at an open house celebra-tion on Sunday, June 8 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Jewel Tea Pavilion in Citizens Park. A commemorative notecard from each donor will be presented to Tobison at this time. For more informa-tion, and to RSVP, email [email protected]. Citizens Park is located at 511 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington.

mail donations to:BHS Fine Arts Boosters c/o Gregg Werner- Treasurer616 W. Main StreetBarrington.

SPring BirD Walk DateS with area naturalist Wendy Paulson are coming soon. Check the Citizens for Conservation website, www.citizensforconservation.org, for walk announcements and other community news and information.

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Checks can be made payable to BHS Horseshoe Fund, with “Nancie Kozel Tobison Scholarship” written in the memo section.


Food Frenzy

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FeaSt on exCluSive DeliCaCieS from Chicago’s hottest res-taurants while networking with other young professionals at Little City's 5th annual “Food Frenzy” hosted by Little City's Junior Board on Thursday, May 1 at Kendall College in Chicago. All proceeds benefit Little City’s Foster Care & Adoption Program. For more information and to register, visit www.littlecity.org/frenzy. Kendall College is located at 900 N. North Branch Street, Chicago.

Guests enjoyed great food and company at last year’s Food Frenzy hosted by Little City’s Junior Board.

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nLittle City Invitational Golf OutingJoin little CitY on monDaY, auguSt 11 for a day of golf while raising awareness and funds for children and adults with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. This year's tournament will take place at Twin Orchard Country Club in Long Grove, one of the premier country clubs in the Midwest, with two 18-hole golf courses. For more information, and to register, visit www.littlecity.org/lci. Twin Orchard Country Club is located at 22353 Old McHenry Road.

Ross Wolken, Rick Siriani, Zach Wolken, Seth Wolken, and Jeff Kapor at the 2013 event.

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tHe Women’S CluB oF inverneSS (WCi) is hosting its annual spring fashion show “Singing in the Rain: Swaying with Style” on Saturday, April 12 beginning at 10 a.m. Guests can shop at more than 30 vendors, participate in a silent auc-tion, 50/50 raffle, and win WCI basket creations. The fashion show is produced by ZZAZZ Productions. Tickets are $70 per person, or $700 per table. Proceeds from the event will be combined with the WCI fall fundraiser to donate to scholar-ships and charities. Last year WCI raised $52,500. To make a reservation, email Karen Kallman at [email protected]. For more information, visit www.womensclubofinverness.com. The Stonegate Conference & Banquet Centre is located at 2401 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates.

The 2014 Women’s Club of Inverness Fashion Show committee; Back row: Kathy An-derson, Jay Kist, Johanna Harden, Karen Kallman, Cheryl Tzrupek, and Karen Spering. Front Row: Ruth Guillaume, Nicolette O’Connor (co-chair), Maggie Mackey (co-chair), and Nanci Robison. Not pictured: Pat Kubera, Kathy Hickey, Liz McKay, Karen Atchin-son, Denise Wright, Beth Horton, Eileen Kohne, and Linda Kolbusz-Kosan.

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Join the Women’s Club of inverness at its March meet-ing where they welcome King Arthur, Maid Marion, and the Knights of the Round Table from Medieval Times. For more information, call Johanna Harden at 847-359-1371.

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on monday, June 2, the Barrington area Community Foundation will be hosting its an-nual golf outing at the Barrington Hills Country Club. Registration begins at 10 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Cocktails and dinner begin at 5:30 p.m. For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, visit www.barringtonareacommunity-foundation.org. The Barrington Hills Country Club is located at 300 W. County Line Road.

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From left to right: Bob Nemec, Nancy Nemec, Paul Lee, and Dave Nelson.

From left to right: Jack Keenan, Mike Miller, Steve Ploder, and Skip Gianopulos.

Christmas Around the World

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on December 5, 208 members and guests of the Garden Club of Inverness celebrated the holidays at the club’s annual luncheon and fundraiser at Medinah Country Club. Guests could bid on raffle baskets and silent auctions. Funds raised from the event will support the club’s community activities for the year, and its scholarship program for District 211 students. Pictured right: President Mary Jo Bregenzer and holiday lun-

cheon co-chairs Melodie Moroney and Michelle Kurtzweil.

the garden Club of inverness is pleased to provide an annual scholarship(s) in the amount of $1,000 or more to college or graduate students pursuing de-grees related to horticulture, landscape design, agriculture, forestry, conserva-tion, natural resource management, environment engineering, or environmental law. Students who live in the area served by District 211 and Barrington High School are eligible to apply. Former winners may also apply. For more informa-tion, or an application, visit www.gardenclubofinverness.org, or email [email protected]. Applications should be postmarked by Monday, April 21. Scholarships will be awarded at the Garden Club’s spring luncheon in May.

Garden Club of Inverness’ Annual Scholarship

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the Barrington antique Show & garden Sale is return-ing to the Ice House Mall from March 13-15. Sponsored by Tivoli Garden Antiques and Paris Market Antiques, more than 20 vendors will be showing their garden items. A selection of garden cement, floral groupings, table centerpieces, garden iron selections, potting and garden benches, and garden fountains will also be available. Admission is free.

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Mark Your Calendarsnow through march 30: Sanctuary Salon and Spa Winter Special – 50 percent off any salon service for new clients on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Call for an appointment at 847-381-5043.

march 18-21: “Cuts for a Cause” salon services to benefit Women in Need Growing Stronger (WINGS); 20 percent of your total service goes back to WINGS.

march 19: “Girls Night Out” to benefit WINGS from 4-8 p.m. at Sanctu-ary Salon, and shop at Savvy Spirit, Tootsies, and Paris Market Antiques.

april 5: “Model Search & Pageant” by Sunburst Beauty Pageant, 1 p.m. Boys and girls from infant to 27-years-old can sign up to enter.

april 11-12 and april 18-19: Visit and take photos with the Easter Bunny from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Photos are free.

april 12: Enjoy a buffet brunch with the Easter Bunny from 9-11 a.m. at Chessie’s Restaurant. Bring your camera to take photos with the Easter Bunny. Children can get their faces painted by Miss Pam. To make a reservation, call 847-382-5020.

New Store OpensParis market antiques has opened at the ice House mall. Paris Market Antiques hosts a selection of European style Antique Décor as well as antique garden iron, garden cement, and French Armoires. Selections of antiques include: Victorian, Deco, Early American, English, and Primitives. For more information, call 847-912-4293, or visit parismarketantiques.blogspot.com.

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St. Paddy’s 5k

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run, Walk, Jog, or CraWl anD CeleBrate the Irish in all of us at the Deer Park St. Paddy’s 5k. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 16, and will feature live Irish music. Don’t forget to pucker up as you run beneath the Kiss Me I’m Irish arch. After crossing the finish line, enjoy green soda, chocolate kisses, and more Irish-inspired treats. Register online at www.allcommunityevents.com.

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Go Greengreen iS alWaYS in StYle! Bring your household electronics and stacks of paper to Deer Park on Saturday, April 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an Electronics Recycling & Document Shredding event. Items will be recycled and/or shredded at no charge on the south side of the center, near Pier 1 Imports. For more information, and a list of acceptable electronics, visit www.ShopDeerParkTownCenter.com. Deer Park Town Center is located at 20530 N. Rand Road.

Join JourneyCare for its annual gala on Saturday, June 28 from 5:30

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Save tHe Date “Fore” tHe 33rD annual Barrington Lions Club golf tournament on Monday, May 19 at Kemper Lakes Golf Club. For more information, visit www.barrington-lionsclub.org. Kemper Lakes Golf Club is located at 24000 N. Old McHenry Road, Kildeer.

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Celtic Festthe fourth annual Barrington Celtic Fest will be held Friday, March 14 through Monday, March 17 at McGonigal’s Pub. A large heated tent will be set up for guests to enjoy a variety of food vendors, bands, and entertainment. A portion of the ticket proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. For more information, visit www.mcgonigalspub.com. McGonigal’s Pub is located at 105 S. Cook Street and the 200 block of Park Avenue in Barrington.

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Power of the Purse

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Barrington area uniteD WaY (BauW) presents its third annual Power of the Purse Luncheon on Thursday, March 6 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Onion Pub in Lake Barrington. The luncheon will feature a silent auction of more than 40 purses from renowned designers, to fair trade artists, and will include gift certificates from local restaurants and stores. Tickets are $60 per person, $25 with a Power of the Purse 2014 membership. “Each year women can join the initiative with a $100 membership donation,” said Executive Director of BAuW Leslie Luther-Jeschke. “Proceeds from the initiative are allocated to programs servicing women within our Barrington area commu-nities.” For tickets and membership informa-tion, call 847-382-8778, or visit www.bauw.org. The Onion Pub & Brewery is located at 22221 N. Pepper Road, Lake Barrington.

Band in the Barnon Saturday, october 12, Barrington Area united Way (BAuW) launched a new community event, “Band in the Barn,” at the barns of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. More than 100 guests danced to the music of Deezeguize, while enjoying drinks at the trough bar and food donated by The Annex and McGonigal’s Pub. Guests also enjoyed fire pits and a s’mores bar. The evening included a reverse raffle and a line-dancing lesson from BAuW board member Dee Dee Gallagher-Johnson. In the last 10 years, BAuW has allocated more than 4 million dollars to program services in the Barrington area. For more information on BAUW, visit www.bauw.org.

From left to right: BAUW Board members Jim Murray and Sue Cahill-Johnson. From left to right: BAUW Board member Dee Dee Johnson, Chef Justin Odom, and Lisa Lesniak, manager of The Annex/McGonigal's.

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Power of the Purse 2014 Co-Chairs, Judy Stetson and Sue Cahill-Johnson. Stetson hosted an event at her house where women could hear about the 2014 Power of the Purse initative and membership drive.

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Barrington CHilDren’S CHaritieS will host its annual Derby Party fundraiser on Saturday, May 3. The party will include a food buffet, open bar, live music, best dressed awards, 50/50 raffle, live broadcast of the Derby race, and more. Location, time, and ticket information can be found at www.barringtonchildrenscharities.com.

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Derby Days

WiSConSin SingerS will be bringing its newest show “Hot! Hot! Hot!” to the Richard Johnson Auditorium in Barrington High School on Saturday, March 9 at 4 p.m. The 90-minute show will feature an opening performance by Prairie Middle School’s Choir, along with songs by Frank Sinatra, John Denver, Justin Tim-berlake, and Beyoncé. Wisconsin Singers is made up of singers, dancers, and instrumentalists from uW-Madison. The show group travels across the country and performs for more than 50,000 people each year.

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Wisconsin Singers Debut in Barrington

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