Monday Essentials: Learn About CSF; Play FBLA Golf for March of Dimes

Here are some things to know about this week, Nov. 4-10, in and around Barrington:

Join the Citizens Scholarship Foundation of Barrington today at 5 pm at Billy’s restaurant, 286 Maple Ave., for an information session on how to offer scholarship aid for Barrington students. Meet CSF board members and past recipients. Learn how CSF awards scholarships. Find out how you can help students. A complimentary buffet will be served.

The East Bay Chamber of Commerce hosts a Women’s Pre-Holiday Mini-Retreat today at 6 pm at 16 Cutler St., Warren. Learn three simple secrets for a stress-free holiday season. Get more information at: www.WomensPreHolidayMiniRetreat.com.

Find the clues to the novel only you can write at Barrington Public Library on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 7 pm at a free author panel discussion: Using What You Know To Write a Mystery. Join mystery writers Judy Copek, Kate Flora, and Dale Phillips from Sisters in Crime New England, a chapter of the international organization Sisters in Crime. They welcome all sisters and brothers in crime who have an interest in the New England mystery community. Visit online at www.sincne.org.

The Barrington High School Future Business Leaders of America host their 6th annual March of Dimes Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 9, at Swansea Country Club. The shotgun-start tournament begins at 10 am. There will be a raffle, a dinner and prizes to the winners, including for putting contests and longest drives. Cost is $85 or $340 per foursome.  Sponsor a tee for $100. To register, email Steven Forte atStevenfortegolf@gmail.com or contact John West at westj@bpsmail.org or at Barrington High School at (401)-247-3150. 

The Hope & Main Incubator Program for food service businesses hosts its second Information Session on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 9 am. The event takes place at the incubator’s temporary office, 569 Main St., Warren -- the Handkerchief Factory. Mentors from the Hope & Main team will walk participants through the application process and answer questions before the Dec. 17, early-decision deadline. Can't make the session? Reach out to makefoodyourbusiness.org to learn more about the program.