News Briefs: Festival of Art returns this weekend; Library expansion gets boost from state; Sustainable Yard Tour on Sunday, July 21
With 100 artists showcasing their work, visitors to the Glencoe Art Festival will have plenty of options this weekend, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21, near Vernon and Park avenues in the heart of downtown Glencoe.
From art and sculptures to photography, jewelry and more, there is something to inspire and motivate. And the event is a family affair with children’s activities in the Kids Art Zone.
The festival also offers live music and a live art demonstration area.
By taking advantage of the free entry and easy-to-park parking, attendees can make the most of their experience and enjoy all the art that the festival has to offer.
HP library project awarded state grant
The Highland Park Public Library has been awarded a $125,000 grant from the Illinois Secretary of State’s office that will be used to fund the 2025-2026 Reimagine Your Library project.
“The expansion, informed by needs assessment, strategic planning, and resident feedback, will provide expanded spaces, improved accessibility, and enhanced services,” said Heidi Smith, executive director of the Highland Park Public Library, in a statement, “including more space for archive collections, containing the 2022 Highland Park Shooting Collection, established with an Illinois State Library grant in 2023.”
According to previous Record reporting, the budget for the 7,800-square-foot addition is approximately $7 million and officials hope to break ground in the first quarter of next year.
For more information on the expansion, visit the library’s webpage dedicated to the project.
Wilmette Sustainable Yard Tour set for Sunday, July 21
The popular Go Green Wilmette Sustainable Yard Tour returns from 9 a.m.-noon this Sunday, July 21.
The 12th annual tour will showcase four private gardens that highlight the importance of sustainable practices in creating a haven for insects, birds and other wildlife.
The Sustainable Yard Tour is free and open to everyone interested in learning more about sustainable practices.
Hosted by Go Green Wilmette, a nonprofit organization committed to raising awareness about environmental issues in Wilmette, the tour features gardens created by Wilmette homeowners who follow “green” practices, such as no use of chemical pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers; compost; limited water use; native plants and/or vegetable and fruit gardens.
According to Go Green Wilmette, these practices create a havens for native pollinators such as bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects, as well as for birds that feed mainly on insects.
In addition to the private gardens, the tour will also include gardens created by public entities, such as the library and park district.
Participants can access a map of the stops on this year’s tour by visiting the Go Green Wilmette website two days prior to the event.
For more information, contact tour organizer Kathryn Calkins at kathryn.calkins@gmail.com.
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