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Make your reservation for the Arctic Winter Bar opening tomorrow, Dec. 2 at Broken Oar in Port Barrington. Their festive winter drinkery will be open Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays from 6:00 pm-2:00 am for those 21 & over, and on Sundays from 1:00-6:00 pm for all ages through February. Enjoy specialty drinks and more in their outdoor enclosed heated bar and lounge. For details or tickets CLICK HERE.

Celebrate the start of the holiday season with a "Hot Chocolate Bar in the Barn" this Saturday, Dec. 3 from 2:00-5:00 pm at SOUL Harbour Ranch, 22093 N. Countryside Ln. in Barrington. Enjoy a hot chocolate bar, visits with therapy animals, holiday photos, raffle baskets and more. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For details CLICK HERE.

The Village of Barrington will host its annual Holiday Festival, tree lighting and Santa’s arrival on Saturday, Dec. 3 at Cook & Park Ave. in Barrington. Enjoy festive activities at Barrington's White House from 11:00 am-2:00 pm, then plan to attend the tree lighting at 5:00 pm. Visits with Santa will follow from 5:15-6:30 pm. For details CLICK HERE.

Bring the kids to visit Santa on Saturday between 9:30 am and 12:00 pm at The Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Rd. Share your wish list and take a photo any Saturday, now through Dec. 24 in the Holiday Tent in front of Star Cinema Grill. For details CLICK HERE.

Join the Elgin Symphony Orchestra for an afternoon of festive Brass music on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 3:00 pm at Saint Anne Community Church, 120 Ela St. in Barrington. Admission is free and an RSVP is recommended, but not required. For details CLICK HERE.

Stop by Egg Harbor Cafe on Monday, Dec. 5 from 8:00-11:00 am for Breakfast with Santa at 125 W. Main St. in Barrington. The first 40 kids in the restaurant will receive prizes and can enjoy more fun activities as they eat breakfast and wait to take a photo with Santa. This is a first-come first served event, no reservations will be taken. For details CLICK HERE.

Many volunteers are needed to help with the Barrington Giving Day Winter Event next weekend at Station Middle School, 215 Eastern Ave. in Barrington. Set-up is Friday, Dec. 9 and the event, which provides low-income families with items for their children, will take place on Saturday, Dec. 10. Clothing and toys can also be donated through Wednesday, Dec. 7. For details CLICK HERE.

Learn about next steps after taking the PSATs at a FREE webinar on Thursday, Dec. 8 from 12:00-1:00 pm or from 6:00-7:00 pm hosted by Huntington Learning Center. Their education expert will provide an overview of the PSAT and what steps students need to take each year of high school through senior year after the exam. To register for the noon webinar CLICK HERE. To register for the 6:00 pm webinar CLICK HERE.

You're invited to a holiday celebration on Thursday, Dec. 8 from 4:00-8:00 pm at M.J. Miller & Co., 123 W. Main St. in Barrington. Stop in to see their stunning collection of fine jewelry and precious gems, while enjoying raffles, prizes, appetizers, and drinks. For details CLICK HERE.

Catch up with fellow BACC members and meet new prospects at a Multi-Chamber Mixer on Thursday, Dec. 8 from 4:30-6:30 pm at The Stonegate Banquets & Conference Center, 2401 W. Higgins Rd. in Hoffman Estates. This is a FREE event for BACC members but an RSVP is requested. To RSVP for the mixer CLICK HERE.

Enjoy free cookies and refreshments with Santa on Friday, Dec. 9 from 3:00-5:00 pm at Barrington Bank & Trust Co., N.A., 201 S. Hough St. in Barrington. Bring your wish list and takes some photos. For more information call (847) 842-4500. To visit the Barrington Bank & Trust Co. website CLICK HERE.

Visit Santa and do some holiday shopping on Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 10-11 from 11:00 am-4:00 pm at SafeHouse Farm Alpacas, 25638 W. Chatham Rd. in Barrington. Last chance to shop will be the following weekend, Dec. 17-18. For details CLICK HERE.

Tickets are on sale for the Barrington Children's Choir Winter Concerts, "Snowy Days, Starry Nights," on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm at the Barrington United Methodist Church. Their four choral ensembles will perform a mix of wintry and holiday music. Tickets are $25. To inquire about sponsorship and advertising opportunities email: singbccfinancialdevelopment@gmail.com. For details CLICK HERE.

Rediscover the magic of the season during Vintage Holidays in Historic Downtown Long Grove. Enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, merchant open houses & specials, strolling carolers, visits with Santa and much more. For details CLICK HERE.

Ascension Alexian Brothers and Ascension Saint Alexius are hosting a FREE prostate screening via blood draw on Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at Hanover Township, 240 S. IL Rte. 59 in Bartlett. To qualify participants must be 50-75 years old, or if younger than 50, must be at high risk for prostate cancer. Appointments will take about 15 minutes and screening will be conducted for eligibility, but not for insurance or income. To schedule a screening call (630) 483-5665.

The Barrington Area Council on Aging (BACOA) will host a dementia-friendly virtual program on Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 10:30 am–12:00 pm via Zoom. Join their Alzheimer's Support Group for a conversation about the stresses of the "perfect" holiday and the importance of being present. For details CLICK HERE.

Looking for a unique gift? billet-doux stationery and invitations is offering a limited quantity of Santa’s Helper Candy Bouquets for holiday performances, secret Santa exchanges, office parties and stocking stuffers. These billet-doux original candy bouquets are best sellers and will go as fast as Buddy on Christmas Eve. To order CLICK HERE. 

Now you can build your own Acai board to enjoy at home or for holiday entertaining with help from Nekter Juice Bar in Barrington. Order an Açaí base, granola and toppings 48 hours in advance online, or in their app, for pick-up. Store the base ingredients in the freezer, and produce in the refrigerator for assembly later to serve 12. For details CLICK HERE.

Hampton Inn & Suites in Deer Park is offering Special Holiday Rates to BACC members and their families now through January 2, 2023. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet, indoor pool and fitness center, discounts to local restaurants and retail stores, shuttle service within 5 miles, and more. To book a hotel room call (847) 726-0500 and ask for the Good Neighbor Rate. For details CLICK HERE.

BACC members now have access to a wide range of affordable options to help attract and retain employees - from affordable health plans to a retirement plan with no set-up fees and more. For details, contact Steve Wilson at CBIZ via email: steve.wilson@cbiz.com; phone: (773) 203-6104 or CLICK HERE.

If you’re new to Medicare, or have original Medicare and want more, Tom Zagorski at Humana can help you make sense of it. A Humana Medicare Advantage plan has everything original Medicare has, and usually extra benefits you might not get with Parts A and B. To learn more call 847-877-8883 (TTY: 711), or email: tzagorski@humana.com.

To learn more about how you can participate in this program CLICK HERE.