A team of four volunteers gathered behind Congressman Mark Kirk's Northbrook Office at 707 Skokie Blvd. Sept. 3 to load donations for Hurricane Gustav and Tropical Storm Ike victims into a moving van.

The Winnetka Firecracker 5k Run was held June 28, drawing more than 130 runners, according to a count from Park District Recreation Coordinator Laura Hebel.

Sitting firmly on their bike seats with their helmets strapped onto their heads, kids rode through obstacle courses to test their riding skills at the annual Winnetka Bike Rodeo May 22.