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September 16: Wake Up, Barrington!

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Give me a list of today's events. And here's an interesting event Patch calendar editors think you might like:

Today starts the two-day celebration for the Grand Re-Opening of the , 28156 W. NorthPointe Parkway. Kids’ activities today run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and include inflatable games, an ice cream eating contest, open gym, skill competitions and more. Adult activities run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and include free Pilates, Zumba and spin classes, a free senior exercise program and a Heartland blood drive. Other activities for adults run from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. include a nighttime ribbon cutting ceremony with food and drinks (including beer and wine tasting,) an Express Yourself book signing and the 1st Annual Lake Barrington Field House Chamber Challenge. For additional information visit www.lakebarringtonfieldhouse.com

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