NSDAR Signal Chapter Dresses Up Barrington’s …...ON DECEMBER 13, 2019, the National Society of...
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ON DECEMBER 13, 2019, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Signal Hill Chapter’s member Linda Wichman presented the Barrington’s White House Docent Committee with a donation of $2,000 for the purpose of purchasing period costumes that may be worn during tours, open houses, and other public events. The donation will cover the cost of two men’s outfits and three women’s outfits which can be adjusted based on the seasonal time of year. The costumes will reflect the first decade from when Julia and John Robertson built and lived the stately mansion, in 1898, and up to 1910. The costumes will reflect a time when Julia Robertson hosted the Women’s Thursday Club, a social event held at the mansion. The women’s costumes reflect the Gibson Girl style, and the men’s suits were referred to as Sack Suits, a reference to the letting-up of tight-fitting suit styles. The donation reflects the DAR Signal Hill Chapter’s commitment to supporting historical and patriotic educational efforts and the preservation of history within the Barrington community. NSDAR Signal Chapter Dresses Up Barrington’s White House PHOTO: SUSAN MCCONNELL From left: Peer Lykke, Head of Docent Committee; Cathy Tabak, Docent; Linda Wichman, NSDAR, Signal Hill Chapter; Karen Darch, Village of Barrington President; and Beth Raseman, Barrington’s White House Manager. (Not pictured: Vivian Kaczmarek, Researcher) QBarrington.com | Quintessential Barrington • 81 TOWN ABOUT
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ON DECEMBER 13, 2019, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Signal Hill Chapter’s member Linda Wichman presented the Barrington’s White House Docent Committee with a donation of $2,000 for the purpose of purchasing period costumes that may be worn during tours, open houses, and other public events. The donation will cover the cost of two men’s outfits and three women’s outfits which can be adjusted based on the seasonal time of year. The costumes will reflect the first decade from when Julia and John Robertson built and lived the stately mansion, in 1898, and up to 1910. The costumes will reflect a time when Julia Robertson hosted the Women’s Thursday Club, a social event held at the mansion. The women’s costumes reflect the Gibson Girl style, and the men’s suits were referred to as Sack Suits, a reference to the letting-up of tight-fitting suit styles. The donation reflects the DAR Signal Hill Chapter’s commitment to supporting historical and patriotic educational efforts and the preservation of history within the Barrington community.
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From left: Peer Lykke, Head of Docent Committee; Cathy Tabak, Docent; Linda Wichman, NSDAR, Signal Hill Chapter; Karen Darch, Village of Barrington President; and Beth Raseman, Barrington’s White House Manager. (Not pictured: Vivian Kaczmarek, Researcher)
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CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISERBarrington Junior Women’s Club
Saturday, March 3
Biltmore Country Club
The annual BJWC Spring fundraiser is around the corner. In continuing with the tradition, BJWC will host another themed casino night at Biltmore Country Club. The theme this year is “Meet Me at the Speakeasy”. This year’s Chair is Barrington resident, Kiley Humbert. Tickets available through Barrington Junior Women’s Club.
APRIL IN PARISBarrington Cultural Commission
Month of April
All Around Town
The Barrington Cultural Commission presents "April in Paris". This is the first in a series of Themed Community Cultural Months, featuring engaging, integrated activities in celebration of a particular country and its culture. April activities will include a variety of programming at Barrington venues, as well as engagement with restaurants and retailers to celebrate Paris and France. Local merchants may contact Diane Bergan of the Barrington Cultural Commission for further information at [email protected]. See the poster on page 84.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A WEE BIT OF FASHIONWomen’s Club of Inverness
Thursday, April 11
Stonegate Banquet Centre
Women’s Club of Inverness Spring 2019 fundraiser theme is A Wee Bit of Fashion being chaired by Fran Guziel and Liz McKay, and will be held at Stonegate Banquet & Conference Centre. The Scottish themed
event reflects the heritage and history of WCI and Village of Inverness. Tickets are $80 for this day of fun, feast, fashion, and friendship. Reserve now for preferred seating by emailing [email protected].. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THE WIZARD OF OZ, AN EMERALD CITY GALABarrington Youth and Family Services
Saturday, April 13
Barrington Hills Country Club
6:30 p.m.
Barrington Youth and Family Services annual gala at Barrington Hills Country Club. This year’s co-chairs are Lindsey Murphy, Amanda Unter, and Crystal Pepper. More information will be available in our next issue.
GOLF FORE 220Barrington 220 Educational Foundation
June 10, 2019
Kemper Lakes Golf Club
For information, contact Mary Dale at [email protected].. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NPH LEGENDS GOLF CLASSICNPH USA / Chicago
Monday, August 12
Biltmore Country Club
For information, contact Ron Rado, NPH Midwest Region Development Officer, at 312-985-7060. Email: [email protected]. Visit www.nphusa.org.
MarchANNUAL DINNER & SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISERBarrington Area Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Avante Banquets
5:30–9:30 p.m.
The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will celebrate 50 years of service to the business community at its “Spirit of Excellence” Annual Dinner & Scholarship Fundraiser on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Avante Banquets and Conference Center, 1050 Northwest Hwy. in Fox River Grove. The BACC Annual Dinner & Scholarship Fundraiser attracts nearly 200 business, community and governmental leaders for a celebration of business and community achievements. During the event new BACC Board Leadership will be sworn in and the Annual BACC Business Awards will be announced. The event also raises money through a live and silent auction for Chamber grants and programs, as well as the Lauren Brown Memorial Scholarship fund. BACC awarded seven scholarships to local high school students in 2018. Tickets to the event are $50 per member/$65 per guest. Purchased online at www.BarringtonChamber.com.
INAUGURAL ANNUAL FUNDRAISERLet It Be Us
Friday, February 22
Fig & Olive, Chicago
7:30 to 11 p.m.
Join Let It Be Us for its first fundraiser to be held in Chicago. Learn about this important nonprofit in our cover feature story in this issue. Event guests and sponsors are invited to participate. For more information, visit www.LetItBeUs.org.
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CAPTURE THE ANGELIC BEAUTY of your child. April Graves of Light Drawn Studios will be photographing angel portraits for the 2020 Beautiful Things with Wings calendar on the Eden de Palais carousel at the Sanfilippo Family Estate in Barrington Hills. Sessions will take place February 18th-20th and April 1st-3rd. Session fees and proceeds from calendar sales will be donated to Wings, a local non-for-profit organization that provides shelter and services for victims of domestic violence. Light Drawn Studios looks forward to creating these exquisite angel portraits for you. Please call the studio at 224-655-7801 to schedule your session. Wings, halos and dresses are available for use. lightdrawnstudios.com
Beautiful Things with Wings Calendar
Angel Portraits on the Eden de Palais Carousel at the Sanfilippo Estate
Teens 4 Change gathered late last year at Glam & Glitz to host a fundraiser for No Dogs Left Behind, an animal activist group that rescues dogs from China. The Barringotn High School teens raised more than $1,000 in their first such event.
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What’s Happening at the Barrington Chamber?
Ace Worldwide AT&T Store–The Arboretum of South Barrington Barrington Area Soccer Association BetterBest Maids Benjamin Brothers Construction Christi’s LLC (DBA Christi’s Sweet Café) Doyle Golf and Performance Institute Drake Property Team with Keller Williams Hart Dental Holistic Acupuncture
BACC Welcomes New Members
BACC Announces New Board THE 2019 BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Dennis Kelly, FGMK Insurance, Chairman; Andrea Herran, Focus HR Consulting, First-Vice Chairman; Keith Hanson, Hanson Law Group LLP, Second-Vice Chairman; Char Neault, Barrington Bank & Trust, Treasurer; and Tom Cramer, Wintrust Mortgage, Past Chairman. New to the Board is Norm May, Full Service Office Solutions, Inc. Returning board members are Joseph Connelly, BMO Harris Bank; Steve Cook, Quintessential Barrington; Jen Frey, Good Shepherd Hospital Health & Fitness Center; Paul Horcher, Refined Construction; Amber Luczak, Edward Jones; Liz Luby, @properties|The Luby Group and 365Barrington.com; John Jackson, 4ci Mgmt–Balancing Life’s Challenges; Doug McAllister, Douglas Automotive Inc.; Dr. Robert MacDonald, AMITA Health Medical Group - Family Practice & OBGYN; Bryan McGonigal, McGonigal’s Pub; Jennifer Prell, Elderwerks/Paxem; Scott Ray, Daily Herald Media Group; and Kathleen Scott, Lake Barrington Motorsports/Pepper Park Coffee. Advisory Board Members are Peg Blanchard, Village of Barrington, Brian Harris, Barrington 220; Jesse Hennings, Barrington Area Library; Robert Palmer, Village of South Barrington, and Michele' Smith, Harper College.
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, the Barrington Area Chamber of Com-merce was formed in 1967 and incorporated in 1969. Past Chairmen include (clockwise from upper left): Howard Hill in 1967; C.L. Larsen in 1969; Rob Mancuso in 1979; and Tim Wickstrom in 1995.
BACC celebrates 50 years of serving local business at its Annual Dinner & Scholarship Fundraiser on Jan. 17, 2019. The “Spirit of Excellence” will be held at Avante Banquets and Conference Center, 1050 Northwest Hwy. in Fox River Grove. Tickets are $50 per member/$65 per guest. Purchase at www.BarringtonChamber.com.
HRB Solutions Inc. LAB Productions Lucia Matos–Baird Warner Residential Real Estate Natural Serenity Overlook IT, LLC POE Strong Renee Burke, M.D. The Altar Bridal TruBlue Barrington
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ON NOVEMBER 15, 2018, Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce members gathered for the annual Bliss Holiday Boutique and Luncheon at The Club at Wynstone in North Barrington. The BACC’s Women’s Biz Net offers area professional women opportunities like this to gather, network, and in this case, find inspiration for the holidays. Guests were greeted with the sounds of strolling carolers and the opportunity to shop with several vendors in the clubhouse. Appetizers were passed before the buffet luncheon in the dining room. Several beautiful tablescapes were presented for a variety of inspiring holiday ideas.
The Bliss premier event sponsors included @properties l The Luby Group, Hoffman Estates Animal Hospital, Marquee Events Rentals, and SW Lake Lifestyle magazine. Tablescape sponsors offering their festive décor included billet-doux, Boisset Collection/House Wine, Hoffman Estates Animal Hospital, Marquee Event Rentals, and Proforma Century Promotions. Barrington Bank & Trust provide glittering gold shopping bags.
To learn more about the Women’s Biz Network, visit www.barringtonchamber.com/womens-biz-net/
Guests enjoyed the Lola Bard Productions strolling carolers.
Debra Jenrette of Anna Shea Chocolates.A festive tablescape setting demonstration was offered for guests. Proforma's tablescape, above.
Bliss Holiday Boutique & Luncheon Welcomes the Holidays
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Ilona House and daughter Colette Harris next to their animal-themed tablescape design.
Evelyn Gasher, Eleanor Sweet McDonnell, and Mary Sneed
Tabletop designers prepare for their demonstration.
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Tom Gilder Named an Illinois 200 Bicentennial Veteran
THE VETERANS OF Lake Barrington Shores President, Tom Gilder, was named as an Illinois 200 Bicentennial Veteran. The Veterans of LBS offered their thanks for Gilder being chosen for this honor.
Illinois has more than 600,000 Veterans living in the state. The 200 Illinois Bicentennial Commission selected 200 to award as part of the 200-year Bicentennial celebration in 2018. Under the guidance of President Gilder and more than 160 Veterans living at LBS, the Veteran’s club has substantially contributed to the well-being and remembrance of Veterans in many ways. They manage a Memorial Garden at LBS, run a Support Our Troops annual drive to send necessary items to troops overseas, and much more. Barrington residents see the LSB Veterans each year in the Memorial Day and Fourth of July parades, as well as attendance at local Veteran’s Day celebrations. Congratulations to Tom Gilder!
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Peter Yankala’s Zen Puzzles “WELL THIS IS FUN!” Peter Yankala said of his newest venture that combines his love of photography with a jigsaw puzzle manufacturer that uses his images. We asked the Phillips Men’s Wear owner to share his exciting news.
“Zen Puzzles are that high-end artisan wooden jigsaw puzzle-maker, from New York City,” Yankala said. “They picked up six of my shots. They include four Chicago and two local Barrington photos. Each set has secret pieces that are relevant to the area (like the Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier). Starting Spring 2019, they will be found at Chicago airports and gift shops ... but right now Colored Squid Gifts and Barrington Flower Shoppe at Cook and Station Streets have a premiere supply. I think I might buy one... or two.”
Peter Yankala
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