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.

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 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.

Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville saw a massive influx of happy faces June 11, most of them fitting the "55 or better" age group.