Society

KED Interiors recently had the pleasure of welcoming friends and clients to a vibrant Halloween-themed floral workshop led by world-renowned, and Instagram guru of all things floral, Mike Hines from epoch. floral who shared his wealth of expertise throughout the lively and fun event. kedinteriors.com

Co-chairs Lydia Holsteen and Aimee Sheeran, along with the Parent Auxiliary and Board of Directors of the Barrington Dance Ensemble (BDE) hosted close to 200 dance devotees at “Come Dance With Me,” the organization’s fall gala and fundraiser in Barrington Hills at the Eden Palais Carousel House on the grounds of the Sanfilippo Estate. “Come

Women United’s Power of the Purse event was held this year at Royal Melbourne Country Club in Long Grove. More than 200 women attended to raise critical funds for early childhood education in our community. liveunitedlakecounty.org/women-united

Barrington Junior Women’s Club hosted its annual Fall Fashion Show Fundraiser, raising funds to benefit women, children, and seniors in the community. bjwc.org

At Valley View Farm, Barrington Area Conservation Trust’s (BACT) annual event celebrated community and conservation. At Tartans for the Trust, attendees enjoyed live Irish music, scotch tasting, therapy horses, and Kona Ice. Board President Matt Vondra announced nearly additional 100 acres were preserves in conservation easements this year, underscoring the community’s dedication to preserving open