The threat of foul weather moved the event from the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden indoors to Nichols Hall, but the final "Grapes & Hops" gathering of 2008 drew more than 200 guests to the Chicago Botanic Garden to sample a variety of wines and beers.

A group of more than 150 kids got a chance to show off their speed at the Flying Feet Kids Fun Run in Glenview July 26.

Crowds poured into downtown Highland Park July 24 looking for bargains during the annual Sidewalk Sale Days.

The Lake Bluff Farmers Market for the 2008 season features some familiar faces, new friends, and of course, lots of fresh flavors.

The Highland Park Senior Center, in cooperation with the Park District of Highland Park, presented its first "Breakfast at the Beach" on June 13.

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.