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And on the Lake Barrington Patch calendar - Building & Zoning

Tuesday August 18th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • Public Safety at Village of South Barrington
  • Building & Zoning at Village of South Barrington
  • First Day of School (PK and Kindergarten) at Barrington CUSD 220

... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 79, low: 58.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Barrington

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    Wednesday August 19
  • Public Safety
    Village of South Barrington , 30 S Barrington Road, South Barrington, IL, 60010
    1:30 pm
  • Building & Zoning
    Village of South Barrington , 30 S Barrington Road, South Barrington, IL, 60010
    3:30 pm
  • Thursday August 20
  • First Day of School (PK and Kindergarten)
    Barrington CUSD 220 Barrington, IL 60010
  • Plan Commission
    Village of South Barrington , 30 S Barrington Road, South Barrington, IL, 60010
    7:00 pm
  • Architectural Control Commission
    Village of South Barrington , 30 S Barrington Road, South Barrington, IL, 60010
    7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • Cupping Therapy CE Class →
    Massage Therapy Education | Classes Starting Soon | Education Events, 912 Northwest Hwy Suite 209, Fox River Grove
    9:00 am
  • Beginner Core & Flexibility Class @SnapFitness Island Lake →
    Snap Fitness Island Lake, 452 W State Rd, Island Lake
    10:30 am
  • WHS Freshman Orientation
    Wauconda CUSD 118 Wauconda, IL 60084
    1:00 pm
  • Public Works
    Village of South Barrington , 30 S Barrington Road, South Barrington, IL, 60010
    1:30 pm
  • K-5 Meet and Greet at Elementary Schools
    Wauconda CUSD 118 Wauconda, IL 60084
    3:00 pm
  • FRGML Middle School Art
    Fox River Grove Public Library 407 Lincoln Avenue, Fox River Grove, IL 60021
    4:00 pm
  • Fire & Police Commission →
    Lake Zurich Calendar Lake Zurich, IL 60047
    5:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Plum Grove, Inc. posted a job opening for Shipping Clerk in Cary. Apply here.
  • ECHO Incorporated posted a job opening for Receiving Material Handler - 1st shift in Lake Zurich. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Barrington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lake Zurich

  • Book Child Care Services in Lake Zurich, IL with Sam K. from $22/hr (care.com)
  • Vitas resigns as Moline city administrator (quadcitiesbusiness.com)
  • Page 0 - Top Live-In Nanny Jobs in Grayslake, IL (care.com)

Wauconda

  • After wrestling nationals, Wauconda junior Finn Loomis eyes next step on gridiron (dailyherald.com)
  • 'The struggle is real': Food For Friends working to fight hunger, give hope (dailyherald.com)

Barrington

  • Chicagoland School Custodian Commits Murder-Suicide (97x.com)

Ok Lake Barrington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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