Eating sandwiches, listening to stories and making crafts, 28 kindergarteners stopped by the Glencoe Public Library Aug. 27 for a school year kick-off.

Glencoe Trevian Homecoming took place Aug. 23 at Central School, with a full day of football games pitting Trevian teams against those of Chicago Heights, plus a punt, kick and pass competition, a silent auction, a raffle for sports tickets and carnival rides and games.

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.

Librarians at the Glencoe Public Library invited children ages 4 and up to the annual Pet Parade Aug. 16. Dogs, cats, sea monkeys, stuffed animals and one very shy turtle paraded around the outside of the library with their owners. After the parade, the children took photos with their pets, received certificates and awards.

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