More than 150 people were already waiting in line when the doors opened at the new Half Price Books Highland Park store Sept. 18. Many said they were already familiar with other stores in the Dallas-based chain, and wanted to be there when the 101st store opened.

The 33rd Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale to benefit Lake Forest Library programs began with a record turnout before it even opened Sept. 11.

A Fashion Week event sponsored by the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce combined art, food and fashion Sept. 10.

August 6 marked the 100th year that Lake Forest Day has been celebrated, and residents of the city and friends from neighboring communities turned out in droves for the festivities.

A stretch of Sheridan Road in the heart of Highland Park was closed off June 28 and 29 to welcome more than 150 craftspeople and artisans from the local area and across the country to display and sell their work.

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