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Also on today's calendar: Rotary Club of Palatine Oktoberfest and 12 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Cathy R.!
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Barrington sees scaled-down multifamily proposal for Golden Triangle (dailyherald.com) — Barrington officials are weighing a scaled-down multifamily plan for the Golden Triangle, now proposing 106 units, pocket parks, and stronger ties to downtown instead of the original 223-unit concept. Trustees voiced mixed concerns about density and traffic but general interest in redeveloping the Liberty and Hough site, with construction targeted for next spring if approvals move forward.
• High school scores for Sept. 15 (dailyherald.com) — Barrington fans can catch up on a big night of Broncos sports, with boys soccer edging Buffalo Grove and girls volleyball and golf also posting wins. The roundup also lists today's cross country meet at Ron Beese Park and several Barrington-area golf and flag football events, helping local families plan which games to attend or follow.
• Local Event: Moody Fall Florals (patch.com) — A hands-on floral design workshop is coming to KED at Home in Barrington on Thursday, October 22, offering residents a chance to create a high-end fall arrangement with guidance from a professional floral artist. Your $175 ticket includes all materials, a premium vase, small bites with drinks, and a 10% discount on boutique purchases, but seats are limited and require advance reservation.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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