Crafts and bazaars
Arts & Crafts Adventure: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Hodges Park, Prospect and Vine, Park Ridge. Hosted by the American Society for Artists. For information, contact the American Society of Artists at (847) 991-4748 or visit americansocietyofartists.org.
Craft fair and flea market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, second floor Rasmussen room, Schaumburg. Crafts in a variety of media, flea market selections, household articles, more. Cash and check only accepted. Susan, (847) 923-3120.
Corporate Gallery program: Thursday is the deadline to submit applications for the Northwest Cultural Council's Corporate Gallery program. Exhibitors are displayed for three months at a time at participating corporate spaces. $25 jury fee. www.northwestculturalcouncil.org.
Relay for Life Fundraiser: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 18, Village Park of Palatine Apartments, 860 Panorama Drive, Palatine. Gina's Sell-A-Bration Relay for Life fundraiser features over 30 vendors and crafters. Raffles from surrounding businesses as well as over 25 donated items. Gina, (847) 471 5886. www.ginasellabration.com
Plant, botanic art and sale: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 17 and 18 Reed-Turner Woodland and Nature Preserve, 3849 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Co sponsored by the Long-Grove-Kildeer Garden Club and the American Society of Botanical Artists. (847) 438-4743.
Blooming Fest: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 17, downtown West Chicago. Crafters are need. All types of crafts and art is welcome, especially garden-related items. Sellers of vegetables, herb plants or seeds only also welcome. For information or an application, call Krista at (630) 293-2200, ext. 135. www.westchicago.org.
Flea market: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 17 (rain date is May 18), Metra station, south parking lot, Geneva. Hosted by the Geneva Cultural Arts Commission. Individuals with excess business inventory, garage sale items, crafts, flea market merchandise and collectibles are invited to participate. To participate, call Carolyn at (630) 845-9654 or Tim at (630) 232-4051.
Plant and Craft Sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 17, William D. Ahrens building, 3200 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. Hosted by Rolling Meadows Garden Club. Crafters/artists of nature, gardening, outdoor and wildlife-themed creations are being sought to participate. For information or an application, call Carol at (847) 818-3200, ext. 230, during business hours.
Art in the Park: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 18, Austin Gardens Park, downtown Oak Park at Ontario and Forest avenues. Art works in a variety of media, children's area, entertainment. Free admission and parking. For information or an artist application, visit www.westsuburbanartistsguild.org.
Spring Fling 2008: 1-4 p.m. May 18, John Conyers Learning Academy gym, 2800 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. Shop over 20 booths of home party vendors, bake sale, games, raffles, food and beverages. Benefits the Palatine-Rolling Meadows-Inverness Relay for Life. Admission $5, includes raffle tickets. (847) 577-7175.
Moraine Valley Community College Community Art Exhibit: May 27; 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills. Juried event. (708) 974-5500.