Daniel Myhre of Western Springs with Boy Scout Troop 3 serves up some cotton candy during the annual Gathering on the Green in downtown Western Springs. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Gwen Smith of Western Springs plays a balloon carnival game during the annual Gathering on the Green. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Megan Funke (left) with Michael Graham Salon and Spa colors Joy Herzog's of Western Springs hair. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Western Springs Deputy Fire Chief Gary Mayor works the grill during the annual Gathering on the Green. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Joe Beczak of La Grange makes his best throw on a carnival game in downtown Western Springs. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Attendees enjoy live music during the annual Gathering on the Green in downtown Western Springs. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media