Fun was had by all at the opening reception of "I Fall to Pieces" at Gallery 659. The works of painter Judith Joseph, fiber artist Harriet Kohn, jeweler/metalsmith Babette Powell, & bead/mosaic sculpture Nancy Segal will be displayed through October 31, 2008, Tues-Sat from 11:00AM - 5:00PM at 659 Vernon in Glencoe.

Goose dropping was popular once again in Libertyville August 23, as more than 1,000 people turned out to enjoy the live music, food, drink, carnival games and fireworks display at the third annual Goose Is Loose Festival. But most of all they came to see the Goose Dropping.

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 Gardeners of Central Lake County Garden Walk for 2008 will be held June 21, but the club provided NeighborhoodCircle.com with a sneak preview June 17.

Libertyville Days is the community's annual celebration of itself, and the first day of the 2008 festival was full of fun for all ages.