The North Shore Harmonizers welcomed guests and new members to their Sept. 25 practice, held from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Augustine's Church, 1140 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette.

The Winnetka Public Library welcomed nine children on the afternoon of Sept. 13 to participate in crafts and activities relating to books authored by British novelist Roald Dahl. Dahl was made famous by books like "Matilda," "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "James and the Giant Peach" and "The Witches," among many others.

Sailboats race across the water as their crew mans the sails from shore. More than 10 model sailboats, controlled by the Chicago Radio Controlled Sailing Club, skimmed through the lake at the Chicago Botanic Garden Sept. 7 for Model Sailboat Sunday hosted by the garden.

Launching from the Tower Road dock, 11 participants strapped on their life vests and began exploring the Skokie Lagoons by kayak.

Dozens of kites were taken up into the air by the wind Aug. 9 at the Chicago Botanic Garden two day Kite Festival.