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.

Residents were entertained by festive carriage rides in downtown Glencoe on Saturday, Dec. 8. Harris Bank sponsored the carriage rides, which take place every Saturday on Vernon Street in downtown Glencoe.