Adopt-A-Family Beata Krupa Jewelry Event

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BAFC Announces 2010
Grant Workshop The Barrington
Area Community Foundation (BACF)
Calendar
Adopt-A-Family
Participate at Hunter’s
Fairway Sotheby’s
announces its 2010 grant procedures work-
This holiday season there are Barrington
shop to be held on Thursday, November
area families who are struggling and will not
November 4, 5 & 6
4, from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Barrington Area
“The Hollow”
be able to celebrate Christmas without our
Library, in meeting Room B. All registered
Richard C. Johnson Auditorium
Barrington High School • 7:30 p.m.
non-profit organizations and charities in
The Barrington Fine Arts Department is presenting
the Barrington area, along with the general
support. The area's Adopt-A-Family program will be supported by Hunter's Fairway
Sotheby's International Realty as a drop-
their fall play, the Agatha Christie murder mystery
public, are invited to attend. The mission of
The Hollow. The suspenseful drama begins with an
BAFC is to address the unmet needs of the
unhappy game of romantic “follow the leader” that
community by asking charities that serve
explodes into murder one weekend at The Hollow,
the area to present their grant requests for
from the tree and pick a family and child to
funds within their individual missions. Fund-
"adopt". Gifts range in value from $35 to $50
ing, not programming, is the basic function
and can be wrapped and dropped back off at
of the foundation.
the office. When you stop by have a cup of
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
Lmack@barrington220.org or call the Fine Arts
office at 847-842-3214
For additional information, contact
Please support a child and a needy
family this season. The office is located at
or Andrew Kelleher, co-chairman, at
847-852-1128; or visit www.barringtonareacommunityfoundation.org.
Beata Krupa Jewelry Event
To Benefit Barrington Giving Day
Make holiday shopping less stressful this year by
Date: Friday, November 19, 2010
Shoppers will enjoy unique gifts, decorations, crafts
Time: From 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.
and handmade toys as well as ornaments, gadgets,
Location: Quintessential Barrington
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
120 Lageschulte Street, Suite 103
Barrington (in Bataille Danse Annex building)
Join local jewelry artist Beata Krupa and
847-382-6664, ext. 5207.
Quintessential Barrington as we team up for
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a fun shopping event to benefit Barrington
Saturday, November 6
Giving Day for this holiday season (note:
Barrington Area United Way’s
Sample the Arts - Art Auction
The 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
Barrington, Ill., 60010.
Pr o m o t i o n
Alden Estates of Barrington
1420 S. Barrington Road, Barrington
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
and a raffle and refreshments will be on hand.
101 South Wynstone Park Drive, North
❋ For more information, call 847-381-7100.
Annual Christmas Bazaar
food items and more. Gift wrap is complimentary
coffee or hot cider on us.
Alfred. O. St. John, co-chairman of the
Saturday, November 6
Care Center’s 23rd annual Christmas Bazaar.
15, please stop by the office, grab a mitten
Grant Review Committee at 847-387-3331
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visiting Alden Estates of Barrington Rehabilitation
off location for gifts. Beginning November
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
is currently on display around Barrington. A joint
your holiday gift list. From earrings and bracelets to Beata’s signature necklaces, there is some-
effort with the Barrington Cultural Commission,
thing for everyone who loves freshwater pearls, semi-precious gems and antique accents.
Sample the Arts offers an evening of Live Art
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❋ 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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You don’t
have to break
the bank
to own
beautiful jewelry.
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.
Shop at
Rahl Jewelers
this Holiday.
A Triumphant Culinary Adventure
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 Education 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 platforms. 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 applied 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 Escoffier 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 sustainable cuisine, and affordable tuition.
❋ For more information, visit www.triumpheducation.com.
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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 Festivities
Monday – 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
From left: Eileen Gallagher, Kelly Stachura, Detlev Pansch, Robert McGinley, Sharon Doty and
Barbara Pintozzi.
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,
Artist Reception for Robert McGinley
On October 8, the Barrington Area Library hosted a reception for the display of landscape
unique gift items, and the relaxed atmosphere
photography by local artist, land conservationist, and filmmaker Robert McGinley. The images
of a quaint, historic shopping district make Long
McGinley takes are taken at particular times of day for certain effects, but the actual images are
Grove a great destination this holiday season. For
never digitally altered. He also uses photography as type of documentary tool for his land conser-
more information, contact the Long Grove Visitor’s
vation efforts. With a B.F.A. from the California Institute of the Arts, McGinley began his career as
Information Center at 847-634-0888, or visit www.
longgroveonline.com
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Saturday, November 13
BJWC Fall Fashion Show
Stonegate Banquet and Conference Centre
Hoffman Estates • 10 a.m.
Save the date for the Barrington Junior Women’s
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 watershed 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
Club Fall Fashion Show. This year’s theme “O
permanent land preservation easement in the state of Illinois and is held by the Barrington Con-
So Chic,” will feature an interactive fashion
servation Trust.
– Sharon Doty
and shopping experience, presented by Zzazz
Productions. Throughout the day, guests will enjoy
BACOA’s Aged to
Perfection. Guests
chic fashion trends, charming boutiques, silent and
live auctions, and a luncheon with friends. Proceeds
from the fashion show will benefit local charities
at the Barrington Area
as well as contribute to other BJWC fundraising
Council on Aging’s “Aged
activities throughout the year. Tickets are $75 per
person for runway seating and $65 for non-runway
to Perfection,” held Sep-
seating. For more information or to purchase tickets
tember 17 at the Chicago
visit www.bjwc.org.
Marriott Northwest. The
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event, BACOA’s main
Thursday, November 18
fundraiser, featured more
Luminary Night
than 50 wines for sam-
5 to 9 p.m.
Kick off your holiday shopping season on Thursday
pling as well as live and silent auctions. From left: Joseph and Crystal Joy Abbate, Annette
evening, November 18 with Luminary Night. Local
and James Baird and Julie and Sean Joyce.
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Barrington Giving Day 2010
Each December Barrington Giving Day invites
families on the Free and Reduced Lunch program residing in District 220 to a Giving Day.
Families receive food, warm coats, books, blankets, 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
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 Hoeltgen, and Leslie Mentikoff with daughter Janie.
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
pmkaron@sbcglobal.net, or call 847-382-2670.
Financial gifts are used to purchase food, and grocery food certificates, children’s coats, blankets, 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.
sal ly r o e c k e l l p h o t o g r a p h y. c o m
❋ For more information, visit www.barringtongivingday.org
St Anne School JV
Cross Country
Sectional Winners
From left:
Maureen Kozlowski,
Sami Reeves, Gabi Fier,
Coach Michelle Reeves,
Sarah Reeves,
Lizzie Graft,
Jackie Rundle,
Maria Fier.
Saint Anne School JV Cross Country Advanced to State
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.
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Inviting you Home for the Holidays
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 Workshop
Author 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
Left: Ron Hawking performs at the 2009 Home for the Holidays show. Right: Dana, Cole, Amy and Ron Hawking.
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
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
calling 847-382-1300.
Boosters. There is a 4 p.m. show and tickets are $20 for students and seniors, $35 for adults,
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and $45 at the door.
The Fine Arts Boosters organization is comprised of a volunteer parent board and a member-
Friday, November 19
Shelter, Inc. Charity Ball
ship of more than 200 parents. This group has supported the department for more than 30 years
Hyatt Regency Woodfield, Schaumburg
providing student scholarships and program assistance in both the visual and performing arts.
Shelter, Inc., a nonprofit child welfare agency
that protects abused and neglected children and
adolescents, will host its 23rd annual charity ball at
"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
the Hyatt Regency Woodfield in Schaumburg. This
raku, forging, bronze work, and large cast sculpture pours,” Julie Salk, the Department Chairwom-
year’s theme is The Zebra Lounge, and guests will
an said. “It will feature guest artists who can provide students with a unique hands-on apprentice
enjoy lavish décor, world-class dining and live music
experience. This art annex will place Barrington High School in the very top levels of high school
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
art programs in the nation,” she added.
Last year Hawking played to a sold-out crowd of nearly 600 people. Hawking entertained
information or to register for the event, visit our
with a great variety of seasonal favorites. This year the show will include his original composition
website at www.shelter-inc.org or
"Christmas in Barrington" and he will be joined by 60 members from Barrington High School's
call 847-590-6188.
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Saturday, November 27 - Sunday, December 5
Barrington Police and Fire Departments
Coat & Toy Drive
400 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
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
collected at the Barrington Public Safety Building.
contributes generously through a Dine & Share evening to also benefit the Fine Arts Department.
All items collected will be distributed to families
It will be an evening to remember and a fantastic way to celebrate the holiday season. Senior citi-
living in District 220 through the Barrington giving
Day event. For more information, visit www.
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
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Department at 847-842-3214.
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Finding Strength
Photographs by Susan McConnell and
narratives by Mary Klest
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 treatment 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, organizations, 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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Fill Up Your Home Plate
Town
Bob Milkovich Cooks up Fun Images for the Cubs
barringtongivingday.com, or contact Patricia Karon at
847-382-2670 or email pmkaron@sbcglobal.net.
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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
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
Kosuke Fukudome’s interpreter
players’ personalities surfaced during the photo sessions and
offers up a ginger pork recipe that
that he was happy to be a part of the project.
“This shoot was put together rather quickly and the players
he makes during spring training
for the Japanese outfielder.
performers, local student dancers and extravagant
and staff were a real pleasure to work with,” Milkovich said.
sets and costume designs. Performances are:
“The last piece of the puzzle was getting Ryan Dempster to wear the chef hat and do the "bon
Friday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m.
appetit" pose. After the shoot I created a composite cover with the individual player shots to
and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. Tickets are
make this really come to life. The final product is a 144 page cookbook with all the proceeds to
$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
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.
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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The Chicago Cubs Cookbook makes a fun holiday gift and proceeds benefit the Dempster Family Foundation. 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.
Saturday, December 4
Suzuki Holiday Family Piano Concert
Barrington 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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Saturday, December 4
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
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What are the best holiday traditions for bonding with family?
I asked Barrington area families for their favorites.
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
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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
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attention to detail.
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 snowing 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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Saturday, December 18
Top Left: Wellness Place co-
Suzuki Holiday Concert
founder Myrna Porter with
Barrington High School | 3 p.m. ribbons for breast and prostate
This holiday family concert features Suzuki students
cancer. Top right: Guests Jon
playing violins, cellos and guitars. and Kristen Bilton and Betsy
The Suzuki Music School of Barrington provides
and Chad Thalheimer. Suzuki instruction in violin, viola, cello flute,
Left: Chrissy Tilles purchases
classical guitar and piano. The goal of the school
a raffle with ring from Auxiliary
is to deliver quality musical ability development
member Kristin Bouchard.
to all students who enroll. For more information
Right: Wellness Place co-founder
or to purchase tickets, call 847-382-9517 or visit
Linda Murphy with husband
www.barringtonsuzuki.org. Tickets will be sold at
Dan.
Barrington High School box office just before the
concert. Wellness Place Celebrates
a Decade of Dedication
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-
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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
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The Wellness Place Auxiliary.
Popcorn Partners
Kernel Fabyan’s Gourmet Popcorn Entrepreneurs
Partner with Area Organizations
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 Illinois 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
FROM LEFT: Brice Zaumseil, John Budzak, and Mike Balogh.
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 ventures, 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.
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