May/June

ABOUT THIS ISSUE: Willow Creek Community Church is preparing to open the doors to its new Care Center on June 3, 2013. Senior Pastor and founder of Willow Creek, Bill Hybels, along with Heather Larson and Josie Guth, talk about bringing this resource to the community of Barrington. Take a behind the scenes look at the new building, and find out how you can help with donations and volunteering.

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Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is proud to announce that its annual gala will be held on Saturday, September 21. Proceeds from the gala will be used for the growth and enhancement of Good Shepherd Hospital. This year's theme is Nashville, so be prepared for glitz, glamour, and cowboy boots. Read Now (pdf).

Open Spaces - April Anderson:
June is Leave No Child Inside month. April Anderson explains how Barrington is taking initiatives to get more children outside to enjoy the warm weather. Read Now.

What’s Cooking - Kathy Harrison: Some may think that lavender is just a color, or a beautiful scent used for candles and bath soap. Think again. Kathy Harrison shares some recipes that include lavender used straight from the garden. Read Now (pdf).

Barrington 220 - Tom Leonard: Tom Leonard talks about the importance of having students be exposed to different worldviews. The students of Barrington High School have had rare opportunities to meet a plethora of influential people including: Holocaust survivors, artists, engineers, poets, scientists, astronauts, and even a very non-punctual Rihanna. Read Now.

Teaching Moments: Learn about the store that not only sells notes, announcements, and cards, but also cultural values and ideas. Little Shop of Papers, located in the Foundry, is a place where you can find personalized cards, and have a personal experience of your own.
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Interview

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair speaks at the 3rd annual World Leaders Forum hosted by Judson University. Blair addressed the topics of faith, peace, and leadership during his keynote address to a crowd of more than 600 people.
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Quintessential America

David Rutter tells the background story on Lucky Lindy, better known as Charles A. Lindbergh, and some interesting secrets that many did not know about the famous solo pilot.
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About Town

For more information on what's happening around Barrington with events and the latest news, read About Town, which starts on page 55 in the current issue.  
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Snapshots

Gear up for summer by bringing your family to Elaine Silets' Garden Walk and Model Railroad display on June 29. Check out the gardens and experience the magic of garden railroading by visiting Shabiu Mountain Railroad and its meditative Japanese-inspired garden stroll. View Snapshots.

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Community: The Women's Club of Inverness celebrates another successful fashion show fundraiser.
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Fitness: Get in the swing of things and improve your golf skills this season. Brendan Doyle explains that golfers need to increase their strength, acceleration, balance, and flexibility if they want to improve their game. Learn some ways to accomplish all four of those things, plus try a sample workout that Doyle provides instructions to. Read Now (pdf).

Down Cellar - Jim Bryant's Wine Column: Jim Bryant fondly looks back at the time he shared with Aldo Conterno as he says à votre santé to the famous wine giant. Read Now.

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Something to Dish About!

On Thursday, June 13, schedule a visit to Dish, an apparel retailer at The Foundry of Barrington for a special event to support Wellness Place. Barrington’s own Beata Krupa, an award-winning jewelry designer (Best in Jewelry, Art in the Barn), will offer her latest designs with a trunk show. Local models will wear her jewelry and the updated casual fashions of Dish. Dish carries fashion that has classic styles with an edge for women and men, including the designs of Frank Lyman and Joseph Ribkoff. Dish owner Megan Disharoon and her business partner, Becky Hammond, are offering 20 percent of all June 13 storewide and trunk show sales as proceeds to Wellness Place, a cancer resource center (www.wellnessplace.org).

Enjoy a day of fabulous jewelry, fashion, and refreshments at Dish – all for a good cause. The event runs from noon until 8 p.m. Dish is located at 714 W. Northwest Hwy. in Barrington. For more information on Beata Krupa’s custom-made jewelry, visit “Bea K. Designs” at www.beakdesigns.com. For questions about the event, call Dish at 847-414-1056.

Photo, from left: Becky Hammond, Megan Disharoon, and Beata Krupa at Dish in Barrington. Photo by Susan McConnell.

Fox River Valley Pony Club Turns 50!

1963-2013—Join Fox River Valley Pony Club (FRVPC) as they happily celebrate 50 years of educating Barrington area youth in the equestrian arts. Former and current Pony Clubbers are cordially invited to the FRVPC reunion on June 29 starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, and $15 for children. Festivities include: BBQ, dancing, honors, and a chance to catch up with your “horsey” friends. The event will be held at Cresswood Farm located at 500 W. County Line Rd., Barrington Hills. Help Pony Club spread the word by sending the following link to friends, family, and alumni, www.foxrivervalleyponyclub.weebly.com, or contact Lauren Bates Foo at 847-381-2895. For more information, contact Christy Cressey at 847-381-0188.