Column: Upcoming premier dog show a short trip from Barrington
A reminder, "Coppelia" time is coming up in Barrington. The Barrington Youth Dance Ensemble is presenting two performances of the charming classic ballet at 7 p.m. June 9 and 2...
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Column: Memorial Day festivities near Barrington are a sight to see
This is the time of year when I remind our Barrington area readers, especially in Cuba Township, about Memorial Day ceremonies that are specific to us. Like so many past...
Column: Citizens for Conservation lines up activities all summer long
Without fail, Barrington-based Citizens for Conservation has scheduled numerous activities for adults and children during the spring and summer seasons, with some events already happening. Events that are still to...
Column: Barrington Area Development Council set to present its Citizen of the Year Award for 43rd time
At this time of year, I like to devote a column to the Barrington Area Development Council (BADC) and their work. One of the most important spring events is their...
Column: Barrington Youth Dance Ensemble to perform Coppelia
A regular feature of my columns for many years has been sharing news about Barrington Youth Dance Ensemble (BYDE). This spring is no exception since the company has started rehearsals...
Column: Brown family letters offer detailed window to Barrington’s past
I recently presented a program at Barrington's White House based on more than 700 letters written from another West Main Street house just up the road — Barrington's Octagon House....
Column: Lake Barrington residents should commemorate old Native American burial site
I've received a number of responses since my last column about the decision in Lake Barrington years ago to remove an old Native American burial site that was discovered in...
Column: What ever happened to the planned Native American memorial in Lake Barrington?
I recently received an email from Lake Barrington resident Sheri Bochniak that recalled an interesting time in Lake Barrington that happened only 20 years ago. The event had slipped completely...
Column: Barrington Greenway Initiative welcomes volunteers
The Citizens for Conservation Fall/Winter 2016 Newsletter is full of news, stories and photographs of past and future events that one has to marvel at the level of dedication and...
Column: Two Barrington area groups provide needed care to humans, animals
Continuing the recognition of organizations that enhance the quality of life in the Barrington area, I want to address two groups that bring a special level of caring to both...