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.

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 North Shore Garden Club set out to show some "Garden Magic" with their annual Garden Walk benefit June 18.