Fourth graders at Westcott School performed their musical "Dogs!" for their parents Oct. 30.

Spidermen, princesses, pumpkins and witches gathered at the Glencoe Community Center, 999 Green Bay Road, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 23 for a night filled with Halloween games, entertainment and of course, candy.

In honor of National Fire Prevention Week, which was from Oct. 5-11, Northbrook Fire Department held its 23rd annual open house from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 11.

The Northbrook Historical Society sponsored a neighborhood festival featuring old fashioned fun for kids of all ages.

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.