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Help protect against accidental poisoning, overdose, water supply contamination and abuse from unused or expired prescription medications by safely disposing of your drugs at the Take Back Event this Saturday, Oct. 23 from 10:00 am–2:00 pm at the Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital West Pavilion, 450 W. Hwy. 22 in Barrington. Drivers are asked to please stay in their vehicles and hand off the medication. For details CLICK HERE.

Don't miss the Fall Bash at Deer Park Town Center this Saturday, Oct. 23 from 12:00-3:00 pm. Enjoy an afternoon with family-friendly activities including: a Dance party with Bob the DJ; Magic shows; Mini pumpkin decorating; Complimentary balloon art; Costumed characters & entertainers; and Live pumpkin carving & sand sculpture demonstrations by local artists. For details CLICK HERE.

Dress your pets up in their best Halloween outfits for the annual Pet Costume Parade on Sunday Oct. 24 starting at 11:00 am in Historic Downtown Long Grove, 308 Old McHenry Rd. The parade is free, but all dogs must remain leashed. Stay for the Best Dressed Pet Contest at 1:15 pm. For details CLICK HERE.

Willow Creek Care Center will host a Job Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 26 from 1:00-4:00 pm with nearly 100 employers looking to hire. A job that suits your skills and talents could be just a conversation away. Come dressed for success at entrance D of their building on 67 E. Algonquin Rd. in South Barrington. Job seekers should bring printed copies of their resume; no registration is required. For details CLICK HERE.

Sign up to play as a team or individual in the Chamber Network Challenge Bowling League starting Tuesday, Oct. 26 at Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Rd. in Island Lake. Bowling begins at 7:00 pm and continues for 20 weeks (subs are permitted). Cost is $15 per person per week, with complimentary appetizers provided the final week. To register call Brad at (847) 526-7174 or email: brad@3dsideouts.com. For details CLICK HERE.

Reserve your spot for a tequila tasting dinner to celebrate Día De Los Muertos (honoring “Day of the Dead”) on Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 7:00-10:00 pm at Mago Grill & Cantina, 100 W. Higgins Rd., Ste. M5 in The Arboretum of South Barrington. Enjoy a four-course dinner created by Chef Juan Luis Gonzales specially curated with Gran Centenario tequila and cocktails. Cost is $55 per person. To make a reservation call (847) 844-4400 or CLICK HERE.

Join the Caring Women’s Connection for their "Love Fund Auction" event on Thursday, Oct. 28 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. at Kemper Lakes Golf Club to help raise funds for underserved women and children in need in Lake County. The event will feature a lively auction, raffles, wine, appetizers and the opportunity to connect with local friends. Tickets are $40 per person. For details or to buy tickets CLICK HERE.

Get ready for some boos, brews and live music Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 28-31 at Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Rd. in Port Barrington. Enjoy great food and drinks, a costume contest every night and FREE admission all weekend to hear live music by: Scaraoke Karaoke on Oct. 28 at 9:00 pm; Libido Funk Circus on Oct. 29 at 8:00 pm; Rumor Hazit on Oct. 30 at 8:00 pm; and Hi Infidelity on Oct. 31 at 2:00 pm. For details CLICK HERE.

Upgrade your personal branding headshot today with a special offer from J. Inman Photography, 135 Park Ave., Ste. 203 in Barrington. Reserve your Headshot Express Session today and get five professionally edited, digital images for just $195. For details or to schedule a session CLICK HERE.

Don't miss this Hot Halloween Deal from Barrington Martial Arts, 123 Barrington Commons Ct. in Barrington: Get two weeks of FREE classes, and the first five new students to register receive a FREE private lesson. For more information call (847) 382-9599 or email: Morris@barringtonmartialarts.com. To visit their website CLICK HERE.

During the month of October, Treetime Christmas Creations is partnering with the Salvation Army to help those in need. Receive 15% off your Treetime Tree purchase when you donate $15 at their showroom located at 22102 N. Pepper Rd. in Lake Barrington. For details CLICK HERE.

The Barrington Area Community Foundation wil host a Grant Workshop and Reception on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at Barrington's White House, 145 W. Main St. The workshop, which explains the grant process for 2021–2022, will take place from 4:00–5:45 pm, followed by a reception from 5:45–7:00 pm. All not-for-profit organizations are welcome to attend, with a limit of two representatives per organization. For details CLICK HERE.

Home of the Sparrow's Holiday Gift Program offers three ways to give back this holiday season to help homeless women and children in need: Make a monetary online donation at www.hosparrow.org/donate; Donate items listed on their Shelter Needs Wish List at www.hosparrow.org/how-to-help/shelter-wish-list; and/or Adopt a family and give gift cards. For details email: EGreene@hosparrow.org, call (815) 271-5444 x224, or CLICK HERE.

Need help wrapping your holiday gifts? Stop by Elderwerks Educational Services, 251 E. Northwest Hwy. in Palatine, any Wednesday from Nov. 3 through Dec. 22 between 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Elderwerks' volunteers will gladly wrap your gifts for a small donation. For details call (855) 462-0100 or CLICK HERE.

Stop by for a Holiday Beauty Open House on Thursday, Nov. 4 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Mindful Medispa & Mediclinic, 1626 W. Algonquin Rd. in Hoffman Estates. Enjoy lite bites, cocktails, raffles and one-night-only discounts on all of their services and products. Bring a friend and receive an extra raffle entry. To RSVP call/text (224) 634-1500. For details CLICK HERE.

The World Leaders Forum will host foreign policy expert and retired General David H. Petraeus on Friday, Nov. 5 from 7:00–8:15 pm at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Schaumburg. Petraeus served as commander of U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan and later as director of the Central Intelligence Agency. For details or to buy tickets CLICK HERE.

Help support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dundee Township at their "Tennies and Ties - 80's Prom Gala" event on Saturday, Nov. 6, starting at 5:30 pm at the OTTO Historic Building 100 S Lincoln Ave. in Carpentersville. The evening will feature a live band, arcade games, live and silent auction items, and great food. Please RSVP by Oct. 22. To be a sponsor, buy tickets or view auction items CLICK HERE.

Dr. J. Travis Thompson & Dr. Stephen Martin of Oral Facial & Implant Specialists, 21660 W. Field Parkway, Ste. 220 in Deer Park, will open their practice on Veteran's Day, Thursday, Nov. 11 to perform consultations, oral cancer screenings or simple extractions at no charge to Veterans from any branch of the military. Appointment times are limited and required, as well as ID/proof of service. To book an appointment call (847) 381-0106. For details CLICK HERE. 

Save the date for a Holiday Fashion Show & Open House on Sunday, Nov. 14 from 1:00-4:00 pm hosted by Hart Dental at One Life Kitchen, 742 W. Northwest Hwy. in Barrington. Enjoy appetizers, cocktails & swag bags, shop men's & women's styles from ANUYU Boutique and DIBI Menswear, and learn about breast density & cancer risks from Leslie Ferris Yerger of My Density Matters. To RSVP or donate CLICK HERE.

Save the date for the Barrington Children's Choir Winter Concert, "O, Joyful Children," to be performed on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 2:00 & 6:00 pm. at Barrington United Methodist Church. The program will feature music that reflects how winter is viewed through the eyes of a child. Four ensembles will present an eclectic mix of choral music ranging from traditional holiday favorites to stunning contemporary arrangements. For details CLICK HERE.

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