Your guide to arts & crafts

Your guide to arts & crafts To submit your listing, e-mail arts&crafts@dailyherald.com, or fax (847) 427-1301.

July

Bartlett Fine Arts Fair: July 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bartlett Park, Oak and North Avenue, Bartlett. Fifth annual free juried event features entertainment, children's art activities, pottery demonstration, drumming circle, wine tent and food vendors.

August

Arbor Lake Apartments Arts & Craft Show and Community Garage Sale: Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Aug. 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the parking lot at 4248 N. Bloomington, Arlington Heights. Crafters in a variety of media, home party vendors, raffle. For information, e-mail Gina at ginasellabrtion@vpweb.com.

September

American Society of Artists 17th annual An Arts & Crafts Adventure II: Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hodges Park, Prospect and Vine, Park Ridge. Juried event includes working demonstrations. Exhibitors are invited to apply for participation by submitting four photographs or slides of their work. For application information, call (312) 751-2500 or (847) 991-4748 or visit www.americansocietyofartists.org.

Naperville Art League 22nd annual Riverwalk Fine Art Fair: Sept. 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Naperville Riverwalk and downtown sidewalks.

St. John United Church of Christ 33rd annual Craft Fair and Flea Market: Sept. 15, southwest corner of Algonquin and Roselle roads, Palatine. Exhibitors are being sought to participate on a first-come, first-served basis. For reservations and information, call (847) 397-6946.

Robert Frost Junior High School PTA Craft Fair: Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 320 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. Crafters and vendors are being sought to participate. For information, call Arlene Gustafson at (847) 301-7476 or e-mail to gustafson.p@comcast.net.

Community Presbyterian Church Fall Arts and Crafts Festival: Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 407 N. Main St., Mount Prospect. Artists, crafters and vendors wishing to participate can call (847) 392-3111 for information or an application.

October

Conant High School Booster Club 28th annual Craft Fair: Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Conant High School, 700 E. Cougar Trail, Hoffman Estates. Crafters are being sought to participate. For information or to apply, call Tracy at (847) 619-3992, e-mail tntgeb@aol.com; or Michelle at (847) 923-9319, e-mail orbillshan3@comcast.net.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Chocolate Festival: Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 357 Division St., Elgin. Craft and flea market spaces available with a donation for raffle. Spaces limited; call Sandy at (847) 742-2025 for information.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Women's Guild Crafts and Bake Sale: Oct. 13, 855 Lee St., Des Plaines. Spaces are still available for crafters of hand made items. For information or obtain a registration form, call Pauline at (847) 296-1807 or Bernice at (847) 825-4833.

St. John Lutheran Church 28th annual Arts and Crafts Fair: Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1101 Linneman Road, Mount Prospect. Artists and crafters are invited to participate. Fee is $35 for one space including one table and two chairs. Electrical outlets available upon request. For information, call Margaret Pyde at (847) 299-2721.

Immanuel United Church of Christ Craft and Holiday Fair: Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1500 Old Church Road, Streamwood. Crafters in a variety of media, cookie walk and raffle. Refreshments and lunch available. Free admission, handicapped accessible. For information or an application, call (630) 742-4291.

St. Alphonsus Liguori Fall Fest and Craft Fair: Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 411 N. Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights. Crafters are being accepted to participate on a first-come, first-served basis. Fee is $35 for one space and includes one table and chair; $60 for two spaces with two tables and chairs. Electrical outlets available by request. For information, call Denise at (847) 828-2111.

November

Bartlett Woman's Club 25th annual Mistletoe Magic Arts and Crafts Fair: Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Eastview Middle School, Oak and Lake streets, Bartlett. More than 72 craftsmen in a variety of media, bake sale, lunch menu and raffle. Free parking and admission. Artists and crafters wishing to participated can download an application at the Web site at www.bartlettwomansclub.org. For information, call Karin at (630) 289-6533.

Glenbard North High School Athletic Boosters "Holiday Hodge Podge" craft fair: Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kuhn and Lies roads, Carol Stream. Crafters of handmade items are being sought to participate. For information, call the Athletic Boosters hotline and leave a message at (630) 681-3378 or visit www.gbnboosters.org.

Highland Christian Academy 16th annual Fall Craft Fair and Bake Sale: Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Highland Fellowship Church building, 2250 W. Highland Ave., Elgin. Variety of handicrafts and art work, home baked goods and refreshments. Spaces are still available for crafters of handmade items to participate. For information, call the academy at (847) 741-5530.

St. Matthew Catholic Church Craft Fair: Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. All-day raffles, bake sale and refreshments. Crafters are being sought to participate. An 8-foot by 6-foot space with two chairs is $40. Application are available on St. Matthew's Web sit stmatthewparish.org. For information, call Judy at (847) 891-1255 or e-mail her at jambrose@stmatthewparish.org

St. Thomas More's annual Holiday in the Halls Craft Fair and Bake Sale: Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1625 W. Highland Ave., Elgin. More than 80 booths, raffles, door prizes, food and refreshments. Free admission to the public. For booth information, call Laura at (847) 888-4363.

St. Paul of the Cross Church Arts and Crafts Bazaar: Nov. 4, Park Ridge. Artists and craftsmen are being sought to participate in this juried fair. For information or an application, call Aileen at (847) 318-0917.

Resurrection High School's Fall Arts and Craft Fair: Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 7500 W. Talcott Ave., Chicago. More than 200 booths of handcrafted items, refreshments. Applications are available for artists and crafters wishing to participate. More than 2,000 patrons regularly visit the fair. Price per space ranges from $60 to $80 depending upon table and electricity options. Spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. For an application or information, call (773) 775-6616, ext. 142 or e-mail amartorano@reshs.org.

Rolling Meadows High School Athletic Boosters 29th annual Holiday Craft Boutique: Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the high school, 2901 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. More than 150 booths in a broad variety of craft mediums. Handicap accessible, proceeds benefit the athletic program. For information, call Joanna at (847) 420-4626.

Hanover Township Senior Center "Handmade in Hanover" Holiday Craft Show: Nov 16 and 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 240 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Beautiful knits, crochet, quilts, fine art pieces, crafts and more. Raffle and goodies. For information, call Tracey at (630) 483-5673 or e-mail tcolagrossi@htonline.info.

Victory Centre of Bartlett Winter Bazaar: Nov. 16 and 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1101 and 1105 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Artists, crafters and vendors, bake sale, raffle and light lunch menu. Artists, crafters and vendors wanted. For an application, call Rose at (630) 213-0100 or e-mail rsimone@pathwayseniorliving.com.

Marion Christmas Craft Show: Nov. 24 and 25, Marmion Academy, 1000 Butterfield Road, Aurora. Juried show. For information or an application, contact the Alumni Office at (630) 897-6936, ext. 228. Application deadline is Aug. 6.

December

One of a Kind Show and Sale: Dec. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m.; Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Chicago's Merchandise Mart. $10. For information, call Kathleen at (312) 527-7642 or visit the Web site www.merchandisemart.com/oneofakindshow.