The Vision For Tomorrow Foundation, a Deerfield based organization which helps parents, teachers and medical professionals learn more about eye conditions that cause low vision, hosted "Family Fun Days" August 23 and 24 at Joy of the Game Basketball in Deerfield.

Kokyo Taiko Drum Troupe from the Buddhist Temple of Chicago performed for hundreds at the Chicago Botanic Garden Aug. 17 as part of the Malott Japanese Garden Summer Festival.

The Lake County Greek Festival returned August 15-17 after a two year absence with an important addition to the celebration: the new St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church.

The Deerfield Farmer's Market kicked off its 2008 season June 14, welcoming locals from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday to explore the smorgasboard of fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, breads, cheeses and more.

The second annual Orphans of the Storm Pooch Parade welcomed more than 100 locals and their dogs at 9 a.m. Aug. 16. The crowd gathered at Jaycee Memorial Park for breakfast and activities before heading out on a two mile walk down Greenwood and Hazel Avenues.

Dozens of kites were taken up into the air by the wind Aug. 9 at the Chicago Botanic Garden two day Kite Festival.