From Alaska to Vermont, these eight towns are lovely places with tempting food, fun festivals, and appealing shopping.

Friday Story Hour, 11 a.m. — 12 p.m., Hart Area Public Library, 415 S. State St., Hart Story Time, 10 a.m., Hesperia Community Library, 80 S. Division St., Hesperia Tween Night, 3 p.m., Hesperia ...

Lyn-Lake’s Lago Tacos space didn’t stay empty long. Aurelia’s Mexican Uptown is up and running at the address, with burritos, ...