The 14th annual Deerfield Festival of Fine Arts will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 3 and 4 on Park Avenue, north of Deerfield Road and west of Waukegan Road.

 Lincolnshire

 Retired Stevenson Supt. Kanold earns Heritage Award

Stevenson High School announced that retired Superintendent Dr. Timothy D. Kanold recently received the 2016-17 Heritage Award from the District 125 Board of Education. The Heritage Award is presented annually to individuals who have made a significant impact on the school. Since its inception in 1985, recipients have included former faculty and staff, community members and alumni. Kanold, who joined Stevenson in 1986, served as the school’s mathematics director for 16 years, and also oversaw the science division for seven of those years. During his tenure, Kanold revolutionized math teaching at Stevenson by creating collaborative teaching teams and revamping classroom layouts from the traditional design featuring desks in a row to desks grouped in fours to encourage greater student participation. Student scores on the math portion of ACT tests ranked among the highest in Illinois during Kanold’s tenure. In 2001, Kanold was promoted to assistant superintendent at Stevenson, and served as superintendent from 2002 through 2007. He also is a past president of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, and co-authored several best-selling math textbooks, including his most recent book, “Heart! Fully Forming Your Professional Life as a Teacher and Leader,” published in March. Kanold currently serves as an adjunct faculty member for Loyola University’s graduate school.

Deerfield

Annual Festival of Fine Arts on tap

The 14th annual Deerfield Festival of Fine Arts will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 3 and 4 on Park Avenue, north of Deerfield Road and west of Waukegan Road. The event will feature more than 120 juried artists representing media such as painting, wood, photography, jewelry, fiber, sculpture, ceramics and mixed media. This year’s list of featured artists includes Chip Cox, a computer sketch artist based in Libertyville. The festival also includes live performances from Chicago-area musicians Aryk Crowder, Sonic Soul, Patchouli and Grammy Award-nominated Kevin Lucas, as well as kid-friendly activities and a variety of international food and beverage selections. Admission (and parking) is free. For more information, call (847) 726-8669 or visit www.dwevents.org.

 Buffalo Grove

 Village ranked as top place to live by Niche.com

The village reported that Niche.com recently ranked Buffalo Grove as the best place to live in the state of Illinois and as the seventh-best place to live in the nation. Niche.com, a national neighborhood website, publishes yearly rankings by assessing a variety of factors, including housing trends, quality of schools, crime rates, cost of living, access to amenities, employment statistics and overall quality of life. Data is collected from a range of sources, including the United States Census, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, among others. The latest Niche.com rankings resulted from the assessment of 15,783 communities across the United States. For more information, call (847) 459-2500 or visit www.vbg.org.

Grayslake

Heritage Center to host World War II era fundraising event

The Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum will host a World War II era, USO-style fundraising event at 6:30 p.m. June 9 at Brae Loch Country Club, 3600 N. Highway 45. The event includes 1940s, USO-inspired cuisine, an appearance by actor R.J. Lindsey as President Franklin D. Roosevelt, music by the Highland Park Pops Big Band and an auction. Attendees are welcome to wear ‘40s-inspired attire or their favorite modern outfits. Tickets are $50, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline for reservations is June 2. Checks (payable to the Village of Grayslake Heritage Center Fund) must be sent to Dave Oberg, Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum, 164 Hawley Street, Grayslake, Ill. 60030. Proceeds will benefit future museum programs, exhibitions and initiatives. Donations and in-kind gifts are welcome. For more information, contact Oberg at (847) 543-1745 or via email at doberg@villageofgrayslake.com — or visit www.villageofgrayslake.com.

Highland Park

Farmers Market to kick off with organic plant sale

The Ravinia District of Highland Park Farmers Market announced that it will kick off its 39th season with than 15 vendors, along with the North Shore’s largest certified organic plant sale, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 7 on Dean Avenue (between Roger Williams and St. Johns avenues) across from the Ravinia Metra Station. The organic plant sale features plants provided by Robert Boyce of Natural Environments, a certified organic garden. A portion of the proceeds from sales will benefit the Organic Teaching Garden educational program at Highland Park High School. The Farmers Market — to be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday through Oct. 25 — includes a variety of conventional and organic vegetables, fruits, cheeses, baked goods and more. For more information, contact Market Manager Ed Kugler at (847) 561-1302 or via email at raviniafm@gmail.com — or visit www.raviniafarmersmarket.org.

Island Lake

Village’s Summer Camp offers host of activities

The Village of Island Lake Summer Camp 2017 (for children in kindergarten through those entering 5th grade) will be held from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily (Monday through Friday) from June 5 through Aug. 11 at Village Hall, 3720 Greenleaf Ave. Activities include three field trips per week (including Santa’s Village, the Milwaukee Zoo, the Wisconsin State Fair and a Kane County Cougars baseball game, among others), crafts, cooking, sports, swimming, science and nature activities, Movie Day, Circus Day and more. Participants must sign up for at least one week at a time; daily drop-ins will not be allowed. Weekly rates range from $100 to $170 (first child) and $90 to $160 (second child), and are available for All-Day Care (6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Early Risers (6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.), Night Owls (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Camp (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.). A non-refundable deposit of $30 is required at registration. To sign up, and for complete camp details, call (847) 416-7866 or access the Village of Island Lake Parks & Recreation Department at www.villageofislandlake.com.