The 2019 SCARF Gala is on July 27! Buy tickets online at www.scarfnow.org.

The S.C.A.R.F. (Sudden Cardiac-death Awareness Research Foundation) will host its second symposium and gala on Saturday, July 27 at the Marriott Hotel Schaumburg. The annual symposium is at 2:30 p.m. and is for the program’s interns to present their research. Students conduct guided and independent research under the direction of Drs. Paul and Rubina Nguyen. Past topics have included arrhythmias, heart failure, women’s health, sleep apnea, and of course, sudden cardiac death. The audience includes physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, teachers, attorneys, business, and finance professionals, school administrators, and scientific device company reps. The Gala starts at 5:30 p.m. and includes a reception, silent auction, seated dinner, live entertainment, and dancing. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.scarfnow.org.

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ABOUT THIS ISSUE: Barrington native Lesley Irwin founded Animal House Shelter and since 2002 her team has saved more than 48,000 dogs and cats. But the work is far from done. Learn more about the amazing impact of this leading regional no-kill shelter and the exciting plans for its future.
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Quintessential Barrington

Battle Lines on the Homefront

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Barrington historian Barbara L. Benson writes about Victory Gardens during wartime and how it foreshadowed our farm-to-table movement today.
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Quintessential America

QB and Paris Market Antiques teamed up again to bring you a handy home guide for your crystal and stemware.
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Student Concert in Venice

Ron Velleuer of Barrington Music Institute took Barrington and Deerfield high school students to Italy for an amazing experience with their concerts and training with a Maestro.

From Our Contributors

Guest Essay - Susan McConnell,
Let It Be Us
Interview PDF - Marsha and Lee Werner on Investing
Quintessential America - Your Crystal Guide
Community - Little Libraries
Community - Memorial Day Events
Community - Joe Ahern Honored
Community - BACF (Foundation) Awards
Weddings – Barrington’s White House
Barrington 220 - Meet Penny Kazmier, New Board President
At Home - A New Era of Solar Energy
Arts & Culture - New Summer Season Events
StyleBook - Fashion Finds at Tootsie’s
StyleBook - Deka Lash Summer Beauty Tips
What's Cooking - Kathy Harrison
What's Cooking - What’s New at Shakou
Down Cellar - Jim Bryant
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Open Spaces
Kayaking,
Birds of Barrington with Wendy Paulson,
Lake County Turtles Release,
Barrington Hills Farm
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In The Garage - Matt Avery
On The Market - Edward J. Witas on the Home Inspection
Sojourn - Land of Thrones, Travelex
Purpose & Party - BACOA’s Dancing with the Barrington Stars
Purpose & Party - Bear Necessities Gala
Purpose & Party - Alzheimers Association Gala
Quintessential Barrington - Tea in the Country

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Celebrate with Jill Funk

Third Thursdays on July 18

Jill Funk and art from her multi-media artist’s career will be featured at the “Third Thursdays” art night out at Barrington’s White House. This popular art showcases a different artist each month and you won’t want to miss this artist! Jill Funk is the founder of the Kaleidoscope School of Fine Art. The event is from 6 to 8 p.m. and is free. Visit www.barringtonswhitehouse.com to learn more and to register that you are attending.

Sesquicentennial Edition

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QB's Special Sesquicentennial Edition is available for purchase. This 232-page comprehensive publication about Barrington and its neighboring villages has more than 400 images to enjoy. Feedback is highly positive. Don’t miss your chance to own one or more copies for you and your family. ($10 each.)

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(8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Public Safety Building
(8 a.m. to 11 p.m.)

Beautiful red covered hardbound editions are now available. Please call us if you are interested: 847-381-3860.

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