Latest Past Events

Character Bee 2026

Countryside Elementary School 205 W County Line Rd, Barrington

We are delighted to announce the upcoming Character Bee, an exciting and educational experience showcasing the language skills of your student(s). What is the Chinese Character Bee? The Chinese Character Bee is an opportunity for participants 1st through 5th to showcase their knowledge of Mandarin Chinese characters. Students will engage in friendly competition, promoting language...

Service Project: Make Thanksgiving cards in other languages for Greencastle residents

Station Middle School 215 S Eastern Ave, Barrington

🦃 This Thanksgiving, BCIC is seeking students and families to help make handmade Thanksgiving cards for residents of Greencastle of Barrington. The cards will be attached to the residents' Thanksgiving dinner packages donated by other organizations. Please make cards on thicker paper or cardstock with original artwork and a message such as Happy Thanksgiving! We...

Homecoming Parade – 2025

St. Matthew Lutheran Church 720 Dundee Avenue, Barrington

BCIC has a float in the Barrington High School Homecoming Parade! Register to join us! Under the Stars is the theme!  CI Float Slogan is "Miami Nights Meets China Nights" Sign Up Here to decorate the float Sat Sept 14th Wear your traditional Chinese clothes or BCIC spiritwear. Bring candy if you'd like to pass...