The Park District of Highland Park celebrated the end of the dog days of summer with Woofstock, a free event for families and family dogs.

Squads of volunteers hit the beaches Sept. 20 armed with gloves and refuse bags.

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.

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.

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