BACOG

10/15/2026

Join us for our 2nd Annual Pumpkin Smash for a morning full of family fun, fall treats, and community spirit!

🎃 Smash your pumpkins
♻️ Give your pumpkins a second life through eco-friendly recycling!
📅 Saturday, November 7 | 9:30 AM–12 PM
📍 South Barrington Conservancy

DON’T WAIT — REGISTER NOW!
Email [email protected] to sign up and help us plan for a smashing good time!

Bring the family, invite your friends, and let’s make this fall tradition even BIGGER!

More information found here: https://www.facebook.com/share/19odt5kmXh/

10/12/2026

Free educational program about the important topic of plastic waste in our waterways. A new statewide survey found microplastics in 100% of the sites tested, from Lake, Michigan to the Mississippi. Join us for this eye-opening talk about what is really flowing through our waterways, how it gets there, and what we can do about it. BALibrary Barrington Rotary Club BACOG . https://balibrary.librarycalendar.com/event/microplastics-water-256628

10/12/2026

Being a well owner comes with important responsibilities, and having the right information can make caring for your well easier. The Well Owners Guide is a comprehensive resource covering proper well construction, routine maintenance, water testing, and much more.

Get the information you need to better understand and care for your private well. Order your copy today: https://wellowner.org/resources/basics/well-owners-guide/

10/09/2026

10/06/2026

Join us for Coffee with a Cop tomorrow, Oct. 7, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Cornerstone Coffee Co. in the Ice House Mall!

Come grab a cup of coffee, meet Barrington’s finest and enjoy some conversation. We hope to see you there!

Building relationships...one cup at a time! ☕

10/06/2026

BACOG’s Private Well Water Testing Event is TODAY! Bring your water sample to the Barrington Area Library anytime 11am - 6:30pm. Lake County Health Department representatives and some of our community partners will be there too! Still need a discounted kit? We have them available for purchase- you can also buy one at your local village hall or Township office. This event is for residents with private wells that live in BACOG member communities only.

10/05/2026

BACOG’s Annual Private Well Water Testing Event is TOMORROW! Purchase a discounted kit and let us save you a trip to the Lake Co. Health Department (a 45 min. drive from the Barrington area). Purchase kit today and tomorrow at BACOG member village halls and township offices: BACOG office, Barrington Hills Village Hall, Barrington Township Office, Deer Park Village Hall, Lake Barrington Village Hall, Port Barrington Village Hall, South Barrington Village Hall and Tower Lakes Village Hall.

10/05/2026

Need to renew your driver's license or state ID?
We're bringing DMV services right here to the community!

Event details:
Thursday, October 22
10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Ela Township Community Center
380 Surryse Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047

Appointments are required and spots are limited, so be sure to register today: https://www.senatordarbyhills.com/october-mobile-dmv/

10/03/2026

Kits available for purchase now - October 6 at BACOG member village and township offices: BACOG Office, Barrington Hills Village Hall, Barrington Township Office, Deer Park Village Hall, Lake Barrington Village Hall, Port Barrington Village Hall, South Barrington Village Hall and Tower Lakes Village Hall. BACOG’s annual Private well water testing event is Tuesday, October 6, 11am - 6:30pm. For more information: www.BACOG.org.