The 25th annual Port Clinton Art Festival, held August 23 and 24, drew an estimated 275,000 people to Highland Park to view the work of more than 260 artists.

Church services were held outdoors at North Shore United Methodist Church in Glencoe August 24 to better accommodate some special guests.

Highland Park residents and guests from neighboring communities were invited to get a Taste of Highland Park August 22, 23 and 24.

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 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.