Dancing With The Barrington Stars
Join Barrington’s celebrity dancers on February 8 for a fun night of dancing and fundraising for BACOA—the Barrington Area Council on Aging. Don’t miss the smooth moves of Josie Croll, Steve McWilliams, Rev. Zina Jacque, George Pierce, Tiffany Marshall, and Matt Warman. The event is from 6–10 pm at the Stonegate Conference Center. To purchase tickets and sponsor the dancers, visit www.BACOA.org.
Featured in This Issue
ABOUT THIS ISSUE: The Barrington area is well-known for its entrepreneurial spirit and the people who bring their passion to the community. Our cover story is proof that one person can make a difference. Long-time Barrington resident Guy Courtney has just launched SANACORA, his vision of connecting luxury yacht travel with a mission to restore coral reefs around the world. Meet the founder and Dr. David Vaughn, the scientist who is behind one of the greatest discoveries that makes coral restoration a reality. Read: Features and Quintessential.
Visit M.J. Miller & Co. Jewelers here: mjmillerjewels.com
Guest Essay
Barrington High School student Kate DeGrazia shares her thoughts on the New Year. Read Now.
Interview
Barrington attorney Melanie Witt shares insights on how to protect your health and your finances in this issue’s Interview.
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Fitness and Health
Dr. Paul Nguyen
Broken heart syndrome can be a real threat to your health. Read here for what you need to know from Dr. Paul Nguyen of Elite Cardiology. Read Now.
From Our Contributors
- Guest Essay – BHS Student
Kate DeGrazia - Interview – Attorney Melanie Witt on Protecting Your Health and Finances
- Community – HARPS Equine Rescue
- Community – Jeremy Stom Foundation
- Barrington 220 – Education Excellence at Barrington 220
- Fitness – Dr. Paul Nguyen on Broken Heart Syndrome
- Arts & Culture – Upcoming Events, Oscar Shorts
- StyleBook – Effortless Eyelashes
- At Home – Studio41 and Kohler’s New Local Showroom
- At Home – Advance Design Studio Shares 2020 Design Trends
- What’s Cooking – Kathy Harrison
- Down Cellar – Jim Bryant’s New Zealand Wine Trip
- Open Spaces –
- April Anderson
- Barrington Hills Farm
- Wendy Paulson’s Birds of Barrington - Barrington Horse Country – Olympic Level Training in Barrington Hills
- In The Garage – Matt Avery on Bentley’s Anniversary
- In The Garage – Tom Healy on Porsche’s GT2 RS
- Purpose & Party – Advocate Good Shepherd Fall Gala
- Purpose & Party – FRV & Massbach Hounds Hunt Ball
- Purpose & Party – Barrington Junior Women’s Fall Fashion Show
- Sojourn – Turkey Blessings by Lisa Torgerson
- Quintessential Barrington – BACOG
Turns 50
Check It Out!
Elvis Costello Visits Barrington
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital’s Signature Event this fall brought in top talents. TV personality Joan Lunden offered a moving and informative keynote, followed by a private concert with Elvis Costello who rocked the house. The October fundraiser offers support for a new Center for Integrative Health and Medicine in Barrington. Read Now.
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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