Stop by 44th annual Strawberry Festival May 6
Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Elgin invites the community to the 44th annual Strawberry Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at the church, 340 Grand Blvd., across from Lords Park. It will be held rain or shine.
The theme of the day is everything strawberry! You can enjoy freshly made strawberry shortcake, chocolate-covered strawberries, purchase strawberry jam and an assortment of goodies from the bakery. The cost for shortcake with beverage is $6.
There is a flea market where you may just find a real treasure and there is a room just for jewelry.
There is the Strawberry Patch featuring one-of-a-kind works of art and themed baskets. There are also crafts and a Book Booth featuring new and gently used books. Or pick up some plants for your spring garden. There is something for everyone!
It is held the Saturday before Mother's Day so do remember mom when you are shopping.
The net proceeds will go to the following seven agencies: Bethlehem Lutheran Child Development Center, Ecker Center for Mental Health, Hamilton Wings, Sherry Liske's Mission Trip, Open Door Clinic, PADS and YWCA Elgin.
For details, call the church office at (847) 741-8434 or visit www.BLCElgin.org.