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Why South Barrington is investigating getting drinking water from Lake Michigan

Posted in BACOG, South Barrington, Well Water Quality on September 16, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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By Russell Lissau – Daily Herald

A plan to provide South Barrington homes and businesses with drinking water from Lake Michigan is in the works.

The village board on Thursday agreed to extend a contract with a firm investigating whether dumping the current well-based system in favor of water from the lake is feasible.

The extension will allow a Chicago engineering firm, Greeley and Hansen, to continue its preliminary research, which will give village officials more information about what is needed to connect to the lake, Village Administrator Robert Palmer said.

The board is considering joining the Northwest Suburban Municipal Joint Action Water Agency, a consortium of Cook County towns that buys Lake Michigan drinking water from Chicago.

South Barrington officials are eyeing that system because it already serves nearby suburbs along the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, Palmer said.

South Barrington’s current water system serves about 400 homes west of Bartlett Road, the Arboretum of South Barrington shopping center and other customers, Palmer said.

Homes elsewhere in town have their own wells.

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Watch out! North suburban haunted houses are here to scare you

Posted in Entertainment, South Barrington on September 14, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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Terror Roulette: Hours are 7-11 p.m. Thursdays, 7 p.m.-midnight Fridays, 6 p.m.-midnight Saturdays and 6-11 p.m. Sundays Sept. 29-Oct. 29 plus Oct. 30-31. Tickets: $29.60-$69. At The Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road. terrorroulette.com.

The “Terror Pass” is general admission; the “Psycho Pass” gets you a T-shirt and a commemorative photo. A “Full House” VIP experience is $199 and is at 9:45 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays only and includes a behind-the-scenes tour plus T-shirt, pin, photo and sticker pack. It’s limited to 16 people each night.

The best deal is a group of eight; not only are the ticket prices reduced but you’re guaranteed to be with your group.

Guests must be 16 and older to enter Terror Roulette without a parent; those 13 and older must be with a parent or guardian over age 21. While guests are not permitted to touch the actors, Terror Roulette is a fully immersive attraction and visitors may be touched, guided, held back, set on a different path or even removed from their group. There is a safe word if the experience gets to be too overwhelming.

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Attorneys for South Barrington Park District, church tell judge they want to complete land sale

Posted in Barrington United Methodist Church, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Property Taxes, South Barrington, Topics Of Interest on September 5, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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By Russell Lissau – Daily Herald

Attorneys for the South Barrington Park District and a church trying to buy 34 acres of park district land said Tuesday they want to move ahead with that deal despite legal action being taken by local residents.

But the lawyer for the residents trying to stop the deal gave no indication during a brief discussion before Cook County Judge Claire J. Quish that his clients are willing to relent.

Rather, plaintiffs’ attorney Mohit Khare requested — and got — more time to amend the complaint and a request for a temporary restraining order that aims to quash the sale. Changes could include dropping the village of South Barrington from the complaint, attorneys indicated.

The Plymouth Bible Baptist Church wants to buy the land, which is south of where Bartlett Road and Route 59 meet and sometimes is called “Area N,” for about $1.7 million.

Church representatives have said they intend to erect a house of worship and a school on the property, which is just north of the Woods of South Barrington neighborhood.

However, during Tuesday morning’s virtual court appearance, attorneys revealed the actual prospective buyer is a Maywood nonprofit called the Fourth Avenue Gospel Building.

Read more here.

Related: “Opponents of the South Barrington Park District land sale to Plymouth Brother Christian Church protest outside meeting, confront commissioners,” “Proposed sale of South Barrington Park District land to church is headed to court,” “Why the South Barrington Park District has halted land sale to church, (Part 2),” “Why South Barrington Park District has halted land sale to church,” “South Barrington Park District proposed property sale updates include request for support,” “Hearing on controversial church plan canceled in South Barrington, but opponents still have their say,” “Why some South Barrington residents oppose plan for new church, school,”  “Nearby South Barrington Park District property sale concerns neighbors”

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Suburban pumpkin patches offering fall fun

Posted in Entertainment, South Barrington on September 4, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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Half the fun of going to pick out your pumpkin in the fall is finding a place that offers hayrides, mazes, food galore — the whole fun on the farm experience.

Here are five suburban pumpkin patches offering autumnal family-friendly activities. Check the websites for the most up-to-date hours.

Goebbert’s Pumpkin Patch

Pingree Grove: 42W813 Reinking Road, (847) 464-5952
South Barrington: 40 W. Higgins Road, (847) 428-6727

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The Goebbert’s family has been running the fall festival at their South Barrington location since 1973. The family purchased the Pingree Grove location in 1985 and opened both to the public for pumpkin season. Both locations have animals, mazes, wagon rides, pig races and more. The South Barrington location is where the massive fiberglass pumpkin and mascot “Happy Jack” resides.

Details: Goebbert’s Fall Festival runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, Sept. 9 through Oct. 31. Tickets are $18 on weekdays; $24 on weekends, Labor and Columbus Day; free for kids 2 and younger. Weekend tickets are $2 cheaper if purchased online. Animal rides, gem mining and turns on the jumping pillow cost extra.

4 others mention in the Daily Herald piece are located in McHenry, Aurora, Maple Park and Lockport.

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Opponents of the South Barrington Park District land sale to Plymouth Brother Christian Church protest outside meeting, confront commissioners

Posted in BACOG, Barrington United Methodist Church, Deception, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Organizations, Politics, Property Taxes, South Barrington, Topics Of Interest on September 1, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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Some residents of South Barrington protest before the South Barrington Park District Board of Commissioners meeting at the South Barrington Park District Community Center Aug. 30, 2023 in South Barrington. Residents attended the meeting to protest a pending land sale to Plymouth Brothers Christian Church. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Demonstrators showed up to a South Barrington Park District board meeting Wednesday night, first protesting outside the community center where the meeting was held, then going inside as proceedings started, and lambasted commissioners over a recent attempt to sell a parcel of land to a church.

“Are we going to sit here and let the sale close?” South Barrington resident Steve Janowiak posed to park board commissioners. “No.”

At issue is the sale of Park District-owned land to Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, a faith organization that, according to its website, started in England in the 19th Century and currently has 50,000 members worldwide.

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Steve Janowiak, of South Barrington, speaks out at the South Barrington Park District Board of Commissioners meeting Aug. 30, 2023 in the South Barrington Park District Community Center. Residents attended the meeting to protest a pending land sale to Plymouth Brothers Christian Church. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

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Members of the South Barrington Park District Board of Commissioners, including board President Pete Perisin, center, listen to members of the public as they spoke out during the Aug. 30, 2023 board meeting in opposition to a pending land sale to Plymouth Brothers Christian Church. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

The official purchaser, Fourth Avenue Gospel Building Inc., with an address in Schaumburg, was set to buy the approximately 34 acres of land located at Bartlett Road and Route 59/Sutton Road — also known as “Area N” — for $1.7 million with a closing date of Aug. 29, the day before Wednesday’s meeting.

Residents were irate over the date change, which some said was initially to be in September, calling it a sneaky move by the Park District. They also took issue with other aspects of the sale.

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Proposed sale of South Barrington Park District land to church is headed to court

Posted in Barrington United Methodist Church, Deception, Ethics, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Politics, Property Taxes, South Barrington, Topics Of Interest on August 31, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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Demonstrators gather Wednesday outside the South Barrington Park District headquarters to protest the proposed sale of park district land to a church. (Russell Lissau | Staff Photographer)

By Russell Lissau – Daily Herald

The battle over the potential sale of South Barrington Park District land to the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church is headed to court.

A request for a temporary restraining order filed by residents opposing the sale could be heard by Cook County Judge Claire J. Quish on Tuesday, Sept. 5, the district’s attorney, Scott Puma, confirmed Thursday.

The hearing will be held virtually at 10 a.m., Puma said.

The church is set to buy the 34-acre site, which is south of where Bartlett Road and Route 59 meet, for about $1.7 million. It wants to erect a house of worship and a school there.

District leaders postponed a real estate closing scheduled for earlier this week after receiving copies of a legal complaint and a request for a temporary restraining order seeking to block the sale.

The complaint — targeting the church, the park district and the village — was brought forth by anonymous South Barrington residents, documents indicate.

People demonstrated against the deal at the park district’s community center before Wednesday night’s board meeting and then spoke against the plan during the meeting. Many are residents of the Woods of South Barrington neighborhood, which is just south of the property.

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Related: “Why the South Barrington Park District has halted land sale to church, (Part 2),” “Why South Barrington Park District has halted land sale to church,” “South Barrington Park District proposed property sale updates include request for support,” “Hearing on controversial church plan canceled in South Barrington, but opponents still have their say,” “Why some South Barrington residents oppose plan for new church, school,”  “Nearby South Barrington Park District property sale concerns neighbors”

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Why the South Barrington Park District has halted land sale to church, (Part 2)

Posted in Barrington United Methodist Church, Deception, Guest Essay, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Land Use, Organizations, Politics, Real Estate, South Barrington on August 31, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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South Barrington resident Ashley Hosette voices her opposition Wednesday to a proposed land deal awaiting approval by the South Barrington Park District board. (Russell Lissau | Staff Photographer)

By Russell Lissau – Daily Herald

The South Barrington Park District’s sale of undeveloped land to the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has been halted amid community opposition and legal action.

About 40 protesters, including some kids, waved signs and repeated chants including “Stop the sale” and “No PBCC” for a TV news helicopter that briefly hovered far overhead and for journalists on the ground. Their enthusiasm waned after the cameras left but returned shortly before the board meeting started.

The land deal wasn’t on the agenda, but officials moved the session to a gymnasium in anticipation of a large crowd.

About 100 people comprised the audience, and a dozen or so stood before the board to talk against the plan near the start of the meeting. Speakers included Michael Gentile, who complained about a lack of transparency, and Ashley Hosette, who said she was “extremely disappointed” by how the pending deal unfolded.

Before they spoke, the board approved a motion from Commissioner Shelby Elias to prevent any board discussion on items brought up by the audience. Elias cited the pending legal action for her maneuver.

Later, the board went into closed session to discuss unspecified litigation.

South Barrington voters in April approved a plan to sell the site at auction — but the buyer wasn’t determined at that time. When the auction was held in May, the church was the only bidder.

Read the full Daily Herald story here.

Related: “Why South Barrington Park District has halted land sale to church,” “South Barrington Park District proposed property sale updates include request for support,” “Hearing on controversial church plan canceled in South Barrington, but opponents still have their say,” “Why some South Barrington residents oppose plan for new church, school,”  “Nearby South Barrington Park District property sale concerns neighbors”

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Why South Barrington Park District has halted land sale to church

Posted in Deception, Ethics, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Politics, Real Estate, South Barrington, Topics Of Interest on August 30, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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The South Barrington Park District’s sale of vacant land at Bartlett Road and Route 59 has been halted amid community opposition and legal action. (John Starks | Staff Photographer)

By Russell Lissau – Daily Herald

The South Barrington Park District’s sale of unwanted, vacant land to a church has been halted amid community opposition and legal action.

“The real estate closing is on hold,” Scott Puma, an attorney for the park district, said Wednesday.

Puma’s comments came hours before a planned public demonstration against the deal. It’s scheduled for 5 p.m. at the park district’s community center, 3 Tennis Club Lane.

The park district board is set to meet there at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The land deal isn’t on the agenda, but critics have said they plan to pack the meeting room.

The district postponed the real estate closing after receiving copies of a legal complaint and a request for a temporary restraining order seeking to block the sale of the 34-acre site, which is at Bartlett Road and Route 59, to the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church.

The complaint — targeting the church, the park district and the village — was brought forth by anonymous South Barrington residents, documents indicate.

The complaint hasn’t yet been heard by a Cook County judge, so no decisions have been made in the matter.

Read more here.

Related: “South Barrington Park District proposed property sale updates include request for support,” “Hearing on controversial church plan canceled in South Barrington, but opponents still have their say,” “Why some South Barrington residents oppose plan for new church, school,”  “Nearby South Barrington Park District property sale concerns neighbors”

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South Barrington Park District proposed property sale updates include request for support

Posted in Barrington United Methodist Church, Deception, Ethics, Guest Essay, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Politics, Real Estate, South Barrington, Taxes, Topics Of Interest on August 30, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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“Update on sale of 34 acre land, Area N at 59 & Penny: https://www.change.org/p/development-on-bartlett-road-and-route-59 (https://www.change.org/p/development-on-bartlett-road-and-route-59)

One day before a scheduled SBPD (South Barrington Park District) meeting where concerned residents would have had a chance to voice their opposition to the sale, the SBPD tried to close on the sale of the land with the PBCC TODAY at 2pm.

Official complaints have been filed with the Cook County Circuit Court which has STOPPED the sale for now.

We need your help to keep up the momentum.

Rally to oppose the sale will be held: 3 Tennis Club Lane on WEDS 8/30 at 5pm onwards

ABC 7 Chicago will be filming so we need a HUGE turnout!  Spread the word!”

Related: “Hearing on controversial church plan canceled in South Barrington, but opponents still have their say,” “Why some South Barrington residents oppose plan for new church, school,”  “Nearby South Barrington Park District property sale concerns neighbors”

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Festivals Aug. 25-31: Irish Fest, Bands in the Sand, Zoo Brew, Geneva Concours d’Elegance and more

Posted in DARCHED, Entertainment, Fundraisers, Politics, South Barrington, Topics Of Interest on August 25, 2023| Leave a Comment »

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The Geneva Concours d’Elegance is Sunday, Aug. 27.

Friday, Aug. 25

Great American Dog Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Aug. 25-27, at the McCormick Place Convention Center, 2301 S. King Drive, Chicago. Premiere show dogs and competitors from almost 200 American Kennel Club recognized breeds compete for prizes. Family-friendly entertainment, canine competitions, vendors, sponsors and exhibitors. $35, $30 for 65 and older, $25 for kids 12 and younger. greatamericandogshow.com.

Irish Fest: 5-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Freemont St., Arlington Heights. Irish music, snacks and drinks for purchase. $5. ahpd.org/events/20230825.

Palatine Street Fest: 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 25; 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 26; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, at Brockway and Slade streets, Palatine. Live music from American English at 2 p.m. and Mike & Joe at 4 p.m., food, drinks and Backyard Lounge. No coolers, backpacks or pets allowed. Free. palatinestreetfest.com.

Bands in the Sand: 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 25-26, at 3D Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 W. Roberts Road, Island Lake. Three acts each night, featuring Janet Gardner of Vixen, Quiet Riot, and Sebastian Bach of Skid Row on Friday, and Chicago jam band Mungion, Uprooted band, featuring Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root, and The Wailers, featuring members of the late Bob Marley’s Jamaican reggae band, on Saturday. Gates will open at 4:30 p.m.; the bar opens at 5 p.m. Tickets start at $25. ticketweb.com or 3dsideouts.com.

Saturday, Aug. 26

CycleFest — Tour of Palatine: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, from Towne Square, 150 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. Features routes and pacing for various skill levels, from families with children to experienced riders. Includes historical Palatine commentary on the short route, challenging hills on the long ride, and a happy medium in-between. Registration at 8:30 a.m. $20. bikepalatine.com.

Fishing Day: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at Aldis Park, Maiden Lane and First Street, West Dundee. Registration required by noon Friday, Aug. 25. $5. dtpd.org.

Heritage Fest: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Freemont St., Arlington Heights. Family-friendly event with performances, food and the opportunity to meet with local cultural organizations. Free. ahpd.org/events/20230826.

Zoo Brew: Noon to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at Brookfield Zoo Pavilions and Discovery Center, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. A 21-and-over beer-tasting event. The half session, from noon to 2 p.m., includes 80-plus beer and drink samples, a commemorative glass and zoo admission for $40. The full session, from 3:30-7:30 p.m., is $60, and VIP, from 2:30-7:30 p.m., includes access to VIP brews and specialty foods, a visit with Animal Ambassadors and more for $95. czs.org/Zoo Brew2023.

Shakespeare in the Park: 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Wing Park band shell, 1010 Wing St., Elgin. Goodly Creatures Theatre performs Shakespeare’s comedy “Love’s Labours Lost.” Free. goodlycreatures.com.

Arts on the Green: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug, 26, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 210 McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake. Ladies From the Canyon: A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt and Joni Michell. Heather Wood and Jessica Hornsten perform the songs of these groundbreaking artists. Tickets start at $25; $17.50 for members; $13 for kids. rauecenter.org.

Sunday, Aug. 27

Bike for the Kids: 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, in Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave., Elgin. Eighth annual bike ride to support Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley; 12-, 25- and 50-mile routes along the Fox River Trail. Taco lunch and family entertainment at 11 a.m.; adapted bike presentation at noon; and kids’ ride at 12:30 p.m. $40; kids’ ride is $15. easterseals.com/dfv.

Geneva Concours d’Elegance: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, in downtown Geneva. Classic car enthusiasts from across the country showcase antique, classic and modern automobiles. Free. genevaconcours.net.

A Walk In The Park Fine Art Fair: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, at North School Park, 410 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. 52nd annual fine art fair features approximately 90 artists offering a variety of creative works for sale. Free. ahpd.org/events/20230827.

Sweet Pea Pet Parade: Steps off at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, from Slade and Greeley streets in downtown Palatine. Sponsored by A Closer Bond Dog Training and Learning Center, the parade is part of the Palatine Street Fest. Includes judging in numerous categories. Register your pet at downtownpalatine.org/sweet-pea.

Monday, Aug. 28

Cruise Nights at Willow Creek: 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, at Willow Creek Church, 67 E. Algonquin Road, South Barrington. Hosted by the CARS Ministry of Willow Creek Church, this event is open to vintage, classic, custom, muscle and antique cars and trucks. Food and music. Signs on campus will direct attendees to the back of parking lot F. Free. (224) 512-2074.

Tuesday, Aug. 29

Dog Days of Summer Cookout: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, at the Senior Center, Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Cookout for ages 55 and older includes hot dogs, brats and entertainment. $25. parkfun.com.

Wednesday, Aug. 30

Wickstrom Lincoln Concert Series: 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, at the Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Concerts in the arboretum. Semple Band will perform. Free. shopthearb.com.

Tempel Lipizzans Summer Performance: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, and Sunday, Sept. 3, at Tempel Farms, 17000 Wadsworth Road, Old Mill Creek. See the Tempel Lipizzan horses perform, celebrating 65 years with a new soundtrack from contemporary to classical arrangements. $25-$95. tempelfarms.com.

Food Truck Socials: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, at Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. A rotating selection of food trucks will be available. Free. lakezurich.org.

Thursday, Aug. 31

Buffalo Grove Days: 5-10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31; 5-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1; 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2; 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3; and 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4, at Mike Rylko Community Park, Buffalo Grove. Carnival, live entertainment, bingo, blood drive on Saturday, craft fair and business expo from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and noon to 4 p.m. Monday, barbecue challenge from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, kids’ entertainment, Buddy Baseball exhibition game at 5 p.m. Saturday, parade at 11 a.m. Sunday, Duck Race at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, car show from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, food, drinks and more. Music from Hi Infidelity at 6 p.m. and Austin Edwards at 8:30 p.m. Friday; 7th heaven at 3:30 p.m., The Chain at 6 p.m. and Modern Day Romeos at 8:30 p.m. Saturday; Abby Kay Band at 3:30 p.m., Bucket Number 6 at 6 p.m. and Kashmir at 8:30 p.m. Sunday; and Project Nostalgia at 12:30 p.m. Monday. Free. bgdays.com.

Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival: 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31 (carnival preview night); 3-10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1; 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2; and 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, at Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Road, Lake in the Hills. 23rd annual festival includes a carnival, food and beer tents, live music, craft fair, car show, wine tasting, kids’ activities and more. Classic/custom car show from 5-9 p.m. Friday. Parade steps off at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sunset Skate Park, heading along Haligus to Miller Road, right on Miller to Sunset Park. On Saturday, Rec2U Kids’ Zone from 1-5 p.m. and wine tasting tent from 4-10:30 p.m. On Sunday, craft fair and business expo from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Music from Vinyl Goldmine at 7:30 p.m. Friday; Six Speed Tranny at 4 p.m., Brass from the Past at 6:30 p.m. and Mike & Joe at 9 p.m. Saturday; and Blooze Brothers at 3 p.m., Hillbilly Rockstarz at 5:30 p.m. and Libido Funk Circus at 8 p.m. Sunday. Free. summersunsetfest.com.

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