Our House Is Now a Home - Quintessential Barrington, a magazine
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Our House Is Now a Home - Quintessential Barrington, a magazine
Photo: Mike Seroni Photography about Town Our House Is Now a Home One hundred years from now, the residents of Barrington will have a 216-year-old building in the heart of town that supports the community’s culture, special events, and memories. The 116-year-old home of today on Main Street is brand new again. This is a gift we have given to each other— one that will always remind us of Barrington’s exciting Sesquicentennial year. Since a masterful renovation inside and out, as well as thoughtful interior and exterior designs, Barrington’s White House has already had her first wedding. The calendar is filling quickly for social, cultural, and family events and exciting things are in store for 2016. Quintessential Barrington and the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce are hosting the first Chamber Mixer of the Month at the home on December 15 at 5 p.m. What fond memories will you make at Barrington’s White House? The house is now our home. You are invited to enjoy her in the months and years ahead. about Town Calendar Thursday November 5 – Sunday, November 8 “The Lion King” Prairie Middle School 40 E. Dundee Road, Barrington BMS Prairie presents “The Lion King, Jr.” and tickets are now available online. You can also buy tickets at the door. Adults: $10; students and seniors, $5. ......................................... Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8 14th Annual Showcase of Arts and Crafts Barrington Park District 235 Lions Drive, Barrington Sat.—9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun.—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This two-day event is mixed media arts and crafts, showcasing artists from the Midwest. The free admission and parking allows the public a unique fair-going experience. The Showcase features original works of art unique to our exhibitors which have been juried by our Showcase Committee. Categories include but are not limited to folk art, photography, paintings, stained glass, ceramics, linens, wood working, and jewelry. All event rooms are on the main level which is handicap accessible. The show is held prior to the holiday “rush,” a great time to begin your Christmas shopping! ......................................... Wednesday, November 11 Be@Ease Meeting Barrington Area Library From 2–4 p.m. Be@Ease is a program that encourages people to plan for the unexpected. Learn more about the importance of advance care planning and the Five Wishes tool. This meeting offers a chance to ask questions about completing the Five Wishes and more. To learn more, visit www.beatease.org, or contact Rachael at [email protected]. Wednesday, November 11 – Saturday, November 14 House of Hope Resale’s Holiday Premiere Fundraiser 200 N. Hough Street/ Market Center Shops From 10 a.m.–4 p.m. daily This festive, four-day event is a muchanticipated kick-off to the holiday season. All proceeds from merchandise sales benefit local families who are in crisis through the Saint Anne Hope Ministries. Find furniture, toys, jewelry, collectibles, clothing, and much more. The House of Hope Resale Shop may be reached at 847-756-4673. To reach Hope’s Ministries, contact 847-381-5721. everyone to support their neighborhood small businesses by shopping locally on Small .......................................... Business Saturday on Nov. 28. Small Business Thursday, November 12 Saturday is a national movement that marks New York, New York Women’s Club of Inverness a day to support the local businesses that Venuti’s Banquets serve neighborhoods around the U.S. Small 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Women's Club of Inverness is proud to announce the fall benefit New York, New York. Come with friends to Venuti's, 2251 W. Lake St. in Addison. Enjoy the silent auction, raffles, wine tasting, and boutique shopping with over 30 vendors. A lovely brunch is served between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit area charities and college scholarships to deserving students. For more information, email karenkallman@ aol.com or call 847-397-8955. .......................................... Thursday, November 19 Bliss Holiday Luncheon Women’s Biz Net Marriott Northwest Route 59 at I-90 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. This annual Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce event has grown and now moved to the Marriott Northwest located at 4800 Hoffman Blvd. Enjoy time off at this lovely luncheon and mini-expo event with other business women from the area. Meet local vendors who offer great gift ideas. Tickets are $35 for BACC members, and $45 for non-member guests. For more information, contact BACC at 847-381-252. .......................................... ......................................... 92 • The Village of Barrington encourages Quintessential Barrington | QB ar r ing ton .com create jobs, boost the economy, and prebusinesses are always there for you! To learn more about the event, visit www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/shop-small. 'Let it Be Us" News Let It Be Us introduces their “Finding Forever Family Events” about adoption from foster care. These town hall style meetings present an opportunity to learn about the children available for adoption, as well as foster to adopt opportunities. Hear from social workers and adoption recruiters about their organizations and programs and hear stories of adoption from parents who have gone through the process. Adoption from foster care does not discriminate against age, income, marital status, or sexual orientation. Adoption from foster care is without financial cost. The Illinois Heart Gallery, a photography exhibit of children available for adoption, will also be present at this event. This event is open to the public and is free of cost. Hinsdale Public Library Thursday, Dec. 3, from 6:30–9 p.m. To learn more visit www.LetItBeUs.org Photo: Susan McConnell Commercial & Residential Sam Oliver Retires as CFC Staff Director • Concrete Resurfacing Sam Oliver has been the face of Citizens for Conservation as its staff director • Concrete Driveways, Commercial Balconies, Patios & Commercial Decks &Pool Residential since 1984. Her positive impact and working knowledge has brought immeasurable value to the organization and the community. & Residential This fall, Oliver retired from her position as the ultimate go-to person for information, guidance, history, and connections. She •• 1-Day Garage Floor Concrete Resurfacing • Concrete Resurfacing • Installation Concrete Driveways, Balconies, always has been gracious and kind to all. Her organizational skills have helped CFC to expand its reach and have a larger • Concrete Driveways, Balconies, impact on the community. Some of her Patios & Pool Decks • Basement Floors duties included working with local media Patios & Pool Decks • 1 Day Garage Floors • 1 Day Garage Floors Installation WeInstallation Also Pour Concrete! • Basement Floors • Basement Floors • We also pour concrete • We also pour concrete to get coverage and information out about the many educational events and accomplishments of CFC. She represented CFC and the best interests of our area’s conservation needs at community events, governmental regional meetings, and others. Oliver has been synonymous with CFC, conservation, and community leadership. In addition to her work with CFC, Oliver has been active in numerous other projects, on many boards, and generally supporting Call us Today for a FREE Estimate 847.392.3939 everything she can. She participated in the Village of Barrington’s Sesquicentennial History Work Group, leveraging her vast knowledge and producing the “Keepers of the Land” chapter in QB’s Special Edition history book. With great attention to the facts and details, Oliver recounted some of the Barrington area’s most important steps Sundek of Illinois • Owner: Jake Olson PhoneSundek (847) 392-3939 FAX (847) 392-8844 Illinois •• • Owner: Jake Olson Sundek ofofIllinois Owner Jake Olson 3810 Industrial Ave., Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Phone (847) 392-3939 • FAX (847) 392-8844 847.392.3939 • FAX 3810 Industrial Ave., Rolling847.392.8844 Meadows, IL 60008 3810 Industrial Avenue • Rolling Meadows • IL 60008 538964_Sundek.indd 1 7/18/11 7:03:20 PM in keeping our spaces open for all to enjoy. 538964_Sundek.indd 1 7/18/11 7:03:20 PM QB ar r ing ton .com | Quintessential Barrington • 93 Thursday, November 19 Saturday, December 12 Holiday Luncheon Fundraiser South Barrington Garden Club 2015 Holly Ball Barrington Children’s Charities Doors open at 10 a.m. Barrington Hills Country Club The South Barrington Garden Club will hold its annual Holiday Luncheon Fundraiser at The Cotillion, 360 S. Creekside Dr. in Palatine. Doors will open at 10 a.m. Enjoy raffle prizes and baskets, a silent auction, and vendors. The floral designer presentation will be Anton Englemann of Town & Country Gardens. Lunch will be served prior to the speaker. Call Wanda at 847-382-7133. The cost will be $45. To register, find the registration form at online at www. sbgclub.org. 6:30 p.m. Battle at Barrington Reenactment This year's event will be stylishly different and elegant with a cocktail hour, seated dinner, live auction, signature “Keys for the Cause” raffle and dancing to the live music of "16 Candles". The event will be wrapped in a gorgeous, stylish "trimmed in tartan" setting. This is the nonprofit’s largest fundraiser each year and significantly helps support the Blessings in a Backpack Program, which feeds children in need over the weekends in all eight Barrington District 220 elementary schools. Tickets are $225 per person. For ticket sales and more information, visit www.barringtonchildrenscharities.com. Langendorf Park ...................................... 3 p.m. Tuesday, December 15 On Nov. 27 in 1934, infamous Chicago gangster Baby Face Nelson engaged in a gun battle with F.B.I. agents on Route 14, where he was mortally wounded. The Federal agents lost their lives protecting the public. The scene will be re-enacted complete with vintage costumes and cars. Get there early to find parking and not miss the reenactment at 3 p.m. After, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., stop in the Park District for refreshments and to meet the actors and discuss the event. Read QB’s feature about this event on page 144. Sponsored by the Village of Barrington Sesquicentennial Committee.. Mixer of the Month Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce ..................................... “The Nutcracker” Presented By BYDE ..................................... Friday, November 27 Friday, December 4 Hometown Holiday Inverness Park District 5 p.m. The Inverness Park District is the place for a Hometown Holiday! To learn more, visit wwwinvernessparkdistrict.com or call 847-934-6300. The Inverness Park District is located at 300 N. Highland Road in Inverness. Save the Date: The 2016 Daddy Daughter Dance will be held on Friday, Jan. 29 from 7–9 p.m. Barrington’s White House 145 W. Main Street Calling all Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce members! QB magazine will co-host a special holiday mixer at Barrington’s White House—the first Chamber mixer in the newly renovated grand home on West Main Street in downtown Barrington. Watch for your invitation in the mail soon! R.S.V.P. to BACC is requested at 847-381-2525. ....................................... Friday, December 18 – Sunday, December 20 The area’s finest production of “The Nutcracker” features professionals as well as local dancers. Order your tickets soon for this production held at Barrington High School’s main auditorium at 616 W. Main St. To order tickets, visit www.byde. org or call 847-382-6333. To learn more, see BYDE’s ad in this issue on page 55. ...................................... ..................................... 94 • Quintessential Barrington | QB ar r ing ton .com © Aveda Corp. $1 from the sale of this gift set goes to Nepal earthquake relief. sit back and relax AND FIND GIFTS THAT CARE AT OUR EVENT Relax and enjoy a complimentary stress-relieving ritual or two while we help you find gifts for the people you love: limited-edition sets, gift cards or customized gifts. You’ll feel good, too, knowing the gift set paper we purchase has helped change lives in Nepal. JOIN US. Barrington Hills’ “Hoop Dreams” On Monday, Oct. 5, Countryside Elementary School students participated in an energetic Pep Rally to kick-off the fundraising effort for the outdoor Basketball and Sports Court. The children learned about the “Coins 4 the Court” Challenge. This event will allow every child to contribute to the program by making a donation, or by encouraging their friends and showing their school spirit. The Hoop Dreams Legacy Project will enable all children of Countryside School a safer place to play at recess and during Physical Education classes. It will also enable the children of the community a fantastic court surface to use for basketball and other sports during non-school hours. The Hoop Dreams Committee members and the Countryside School PTO thank the Barrington Hills Park District for its financial support of this project. Leaders of the community Hair • Skin • Massage have stepped up their support for more outdoor learning opportunities for all children. Each and every member of the community can also participate in this exciting Legacy Nails • Make Up • Air Brush Tanning Project. The Corporate Donation levels are now available, and the “Buy a Brick” program Extensions • Gift Cards will enable nearly every family (and extended family) to donate to the project and leave a Join us for our Holiday Open House personal or family ‘footprint’ for years to come. The “Hoop Dreams” team has a fundraising goal of $45,000 by December 2015 to ensure that the project can start in June 2016. Visit www.barrington220.org/HoopDreams to access the donation form and return the form with your payment, or use the donation pay portal at www.barrington220.org/ HoopDreams for an easy, no fee donation on Saturday November 14th opportunity. The Hoop Dreams Legacy Project falls ENJOY... • Double Reward Points c tax deductable donation. Funds donated • Complimentary Make Up Applications through this program will be earmarked • Holiday Cheer for the installation of the outdoor Sport p 847.381.2160 benesalon.com Routes 14 & 59 Barrington, IL 96 • under the Countryside PTO and is a 501(3) Court at Countryside. If you have questions about the project, Countryside Elementary School staff members Jennifer Barnabee, Principal, Mark Domanico, Music Teacher, and Ari Kolitsas, Physical Education Teacher. Quintessential Barrington | QB ar r ing ton .com would like to become involved, or to make a donation, contact Anne Horwath at [email protected] Photo: Matthew Bowie Polo Among Friends The best part about attending the LeCompte/Kalaway Trail Owners Polo Matches is that it seems more like a huge block party than a day with the King of Sports! Children, dogs— lots of dogs—big hats, fun tailgate parties, and more make the day so much fun. The exciting event is also featured starting on page 152. Enjoy! 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The Women’s Auxiliary supported this juried art show to raise funds to build Good Shepherd, and now—more than 40 years later—the funds from this event are Dayna and Katalina DeLeon Perez earmarked to support the Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital’s modernization project, with a $500,000 commitment on their part. Run by a large group of volunteers, the successful event drew close to 5,000 attendees this year. Co-chairwomen Sharon Vogel and Megan Clarke offered the artists, vendors, attendees, and community a wonderful experience that benefits the greater Barrington area. Beata Krupa A Founder Remembers Art in the Barn original founder Pam Goodwin (in center) shared her memories with QB: “Looking back ... it's personally gratifying when I attend Art in the Barn each year to see that it continues to be perpetuated as such a wonderfully successful community event. It's also great that the dollars generated from the event continue to benefit the hospital with its necessary and "never ending" expansion projects. As a member of a group of community and hospital volunteers who had the foresight and vision to see the potential of Art in the Barn some 40 years ago, I am delighted to see it succeed and expand year after year! (Editor’s Note: We regret that in our Special Edition and in a story in our Sept/Oct 2009 issue covering Good Shepherd Hospital, that we incorrectly named Becky Ong in this photo when it should have been Pam Goodwin.) 98 • Quintessential Barrington | QB ar r ing ton .com Barrington Giving Day Returns Each year on a Friday in mid-December a crowd of thousands gathers outside Barrington Middle School’s Station Campus. These invited guests begin arriving just before midnight. Cars, trucks and vans park for the night, and a line forms that will soon circle the building. It is often a cold, long night. They are not lining up for concert tickets or in protest. It is, against all odds, a celebration of anticipation. It is the eve of Barrington Giving Day, and they are waiting for the doors of Barrington’s Giving Day to open. This crowd represents an often-overlooked segment of Barrington’s population—those who live below the federal poverty line. All are challenged with making ends meet, and their struggle becomes particularly poignant during the holidays.Parents are faced with impossible decisions: Should we give our children coats or food? Seniors, many of whom were financially secure until recent years, wonder how they will afford to heat their homes or apartments. Pat Karon, Jeanette Muensch, and John Paul (“JP”) Hills have worked for years to eliminate those troubling questions. Together, they have united Barrington-area residents, charitable organizations, churches and businesses to accomplish a herculean task: bringing Christmas to those for whom it would otherwise be meager at best—and doing so in way that preserves dignity and elevates the human spirit. The result is Barrington Giving Day, a long-standing and community-wide tradition that pulls everyone together. It’s Time to Get Started! Opportunities to help are already on the early November calendar for the 2015 Barrington Giving Day work ahead. Visit www.barringtongivingday.org to learn more, donate, or offer your much-needed help! This Holiday Season ... Give the Gift of Time Let Barrington Concierge take the stress out of your daily life! 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Jim Dugan, Agent 237 W Main Street Barrington, IL 60010 Bus: 847-381-0891 www.jimdugan.net ThinkVirtues Announces New Subscription Tool ThinkVirtues recently announced the release of its “Virtue of the Week” subscription tool. This tool helps parents and educators raise happy, confident, and resilient children who make a positive impact in our world. Its tools engage and empower children by teaching them the value of virtues such as compassion, helpfulness, courage, and empathy. 1101450.1 State Farm, Home Office, Bloomington, IL ThinkVirtues has been employed in five schools encompassing 600 students ranging from kindergarten to middle school. Founded by sisters Kathy and Sara Motlagh, Did You Know? ThinkVirtues is based upon 52 timeless virtues drawn from a cross section of philosophies Quintessential Barrington direct mails magazines to 20,200 homes and businesses in Barrington. We also provide copies to select local businesses. At the end of each cycle we have heavy-duty 11x9 1/4x8 packing boxes available for free. Call the office, 847-381-3860, if you are in need of boxes. The Quintessential Barrington office is located at 120 Lageschulte Street, Suite #103. have used the program experience meaningful quality time with their children and take a and religions. It is a secular approach that does not espouse any particular religion or philosophy, but derives the foundational truths found in many of them. Families that proactive approach to parenting. “ThinkVirtues has already been successfully implemented in schools across Chicagoland. Now we are expanding our program to provide tools for parents to instill virtues at home,” says Kathy Motlagh, president of ThinkVirtues and author of the Eutopia book series. “Just a few moments a day has a tremendous impact inspiring virtuous behavior in your children.” The Virtue of the Week email subscription tool is part of the program also comprised of the Eutopia book series and Virtues Question Cards. The ThinkVirtues’ email subscription provides parents robust content and daily exercises to reinforce the Virtue of the Week. It provides a thorough and complete framework to foster discussion, time of reflection, creative expression, and real-life scenarios. The Virtue of the Week email program help parents and children learn the importance of moral behavior and how to practice it in their daily lives. ThinkVirtues improves your child’s ability to assert themselves, reduce the feelings of helplessness, and empower children to be responsible for their actions. With bullying in our midst and self-esteem being attacked, it is essential to instill timeless values in our children. “By engaging with our program, children are awakened to their own strengths and inspired to make a positive impact in our world. By focusing on a different virtue each week, children not only feel encouraged to practice their virtues but also enjoy the quality time and interaction. This time together cultivates a deeper connection and improves communication as a natural result,” says ThinkVirtues’ Director of Education Sara Motlagh. To learn more about ThinkVirtues program and to subscribe, visit ThinkVirtues.com. 102 • Quintessential Barrington | QB ar r ing ton .com SAINT VIATOR HIGH SCHOOL CATHOLIC COLLEGE PREPARATORY 100% college acceptance 26.2 Average ACT Score $25.5 million in college scholarship offers The crowd enjoys the Concert for Conservation at Tudor Oaks. BACT’s Concert for Conservation The Barrington Area Conservation Trust held its annual Concert for Conservation on Sat., August 29, 2015 at Tudor Oaks Estate in Barrington Hills. More than 200 people attended and raised awareness and funding for the land preservation work of the BACT. OPEN HOUSE ENTRANCE SHADOW EXAM DAYS Sun., Nov. 15, 2015 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Sat., January 9, 2016 8:00 a.m. Schedule at www.saintviator.com Mon., Nov. 16, 2015 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Become a Lion for Life 1213 E. Oakton Street, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 (847) 392-4050 Bill and Karen Hunter talk with Northern Trust executive Tom Wischhusen. Happy Holidays from our family to yours Serving Families As We Would Want Ours Served BACT Board Member Bryan Croll (center) with his wife Josie, left, and BACT Board Member Matt Vondra. Serving Families As We Would Want Ours Served 847.381.3411 | www.davenportfamily.com Barrington | Crystal Lake | Lake Zurich (coming in 2016) QB ar r ing ton .com | Quintessential Barrington • 103 Photos: Bob Lee GiGi and Nancy Gianna, Village of Hoffman Estates Mayor William McLeod, and Kiera (a Hugs+Mugs mentor). Gigi’s Playhouse Hosts Its 12th Annual GiGiFest On Sunday, Oct. 18, GiGi’s Playhouse welcomed 1,000 guests and first two projects. “We wanted to give back, and when we read about how visitors to its GiGi’s Playhouse National Achievement Center, located at GiGi’s Playhouse helps families through its many locations, free programs, 2350 W. Higgins Road in Hoffman Estates, for a fun afternoon. In addition and unconditional acceptance for everyone, it was a no-brainer. to revealing an exciting branded trailer and tractor truck with GiGi’s “For years I dreamed of this opportunity,” says GiGi’s Playhouse message, event activities included pumpkin painting, Chicago Fire soccer founder and “Chief Belief Officer” Nancy Gianni. “A rolling billboard clinics, bounce houses, a petting zoo, a DJ, gelato samples, Playhouse with our children’s faces is yet another achievement in the journey tours, and the annual debut of GiGi’s awareness calendar featuring toward global acceptance. GiGi’s Playhouse primarily helps people with Playhouse participants—who walked the red carpet for their month. Down syndrome through free programs, but we stand for people of all GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers announced differences. Being different is one moment away, and everyone deserves the donation of the branded 53-foot trailer from Nationwide Rail acceptance, dignity, and opportunity. Joe Barton and NRS, along with Services (NRS) in support of Playhouse events and social change Navistar and Rusk Truck Centers, recognize the importance of helping campaigns. The printing cost of the branded trailer wrap is also being others who need a little more help and they really stepped up. The belief, donated by Navistar and Rush Truck Centers. hope, and confidence that will be created from this awesome trailer will The branded trailer will be hauled by a one-of-a-kind tractor truck, also owned by NRS, which was specifically designed to raise awareness be immeasurable. We hope it helps us meet new families, and change more perceptions along the way.” for individuals with Down syndrome. The debut also coincides with Down GiGi's Playhouse is a series of unique Achievement Centers serving Syndrome Awareness Month which GiGi’s Playhouse and its families children and adults with Down syndrome. Each Playhouse makes a and supporters refer to as Down Syndrome Acceptance Month. NRS lifetime commitment to participants and their families. GiGi’s Playhouse anticipates that the trailer could be driven as much as 500-1,000 miles currently has 26 Playhouses in the US and Mexico. Last year, over per week for GiGi’s events, campaigns, and other company projects. 25,000 participants benefited from Playhouse programs. Currently NRS owner Joe Barton and his wife, Deann,a envisioned “cause trucks” some time ago and chose Down syndrome and Breast Cancer as their 104 • Quintessential Barrington | QB ar r ing ton .com there are more than 140 inquiries for new Playhouses worldwide. For more information, visit www.gigisplayhouse.org. 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An Eagle Scout Improves Pederson Preserve While other students were enjoying their summer vacation, Thomas Suppes, Jr. was finishing a project that would enhance visitors’ experiences at the Pederson Preserve, and called BACT to do more. Suppes decided to construct large wooden steps and railings to augment a wildlife viewing platform built by another scout from his troop, and to also create a kiosk to provide visitors with information about the natural area. Working with a team of 18 volunteers (consisting of boys from Troop 10, family, and friends), Suppes estimates the project took 150 hours from its inception until its completion July 11, 2015. “We are so grateful that Thomas Suppes, Jr. chose to build an information kiosk to provide a space for us to educate our visitors about this special natural area and its regional significance,” says BACT Executive Director Lisa Woolford. “The new steps he built provide better access to the wildlife observation platform, as well as a beautiful place for visitors to rest. The new railing around the platform not only improves safety, but provides armrests for birders and photographers.” For more information, visit bactrust.org/volunteer or call 847-387-3149. Ten Friends Blow Dry & Style House Ten Friends Blow Dry & Style is open for business at Deer Park Town Center. 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