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Crafts and bazaars

Posted September 18, 2008 11:00 pm

Daily Herald Staff Report

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Sept. 20

An Arts and Crafts Adventure II: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 20, Hodges Park, Prospect and Vine, Park Ridge. Juried event presented by American Society of Artists includes a variety of craftsmen and artists in a variety of media and an art in action program featuring working demonstrations. (847) 991-4748.

DuPage Convalescent Center Fall Festival: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 20, 400 N. Country Farm Road, Wheaton. Includes crafts, entertainment, scarecrow patch, raffle, bake sale, food tent, Kid's Korner, car show and garage sale. Also includes a 5K run/family walk at 8:25 a.m. Proceeds benefit the residents of the convalescent center. For informaiton call (630) 784-4495 or e-mail fallfestival5K@dupageco.org.

Fall Country Festival and Craft Show: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, and Sunday, Sept. 21, Round Lake Area Sports Center, 2004 Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach. Crafters, children's entertainment, pony and hay rides, petting zoon, kids' zone games and contests, live country music. (847) 740-1111.

Harper College Festival of Arts & Crafts: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 20; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 21, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Offering 160 indoor booth of quality handcrafted items by exhibitors from five states. $3, under age 12 free. Free parking. (847) 301-8543 or www.stepbystepcraftshows.com.

Naperville Art League Riverwalk Fine Art Fair: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 20 and 21, Naperville. The Naperville Art League is accepting applications for its 23rd annual Riverwalk Fine Art Fair. For artists' eligibility and application information, send e-mail to naperartleague@aol.com or call (630) 355-2530.

Robert Frost Junior High School craft fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 20, 320 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. Crafters and vendors in a variety of media. Admission. $1. Applications are still being accepted for crafters/vendors. For information or an application to participate, call Arlene, (847) 301-7476 or gustafson.p@comcast.net.

St. John United Church of Christ Flea Market and Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, Algonquin and Roselle roads, Palatine. Over 100 dealers, variety of craft items, new and used flea market merchandise including books, clothing, tools, jewelry, more. Lunch and snacks available for purchase, along with home baked goods. Admission $1 per vehicle for parking.

Sept. 25

Old Fashioned Farmer's Market: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 9, on Main Street in downtown Wauconda. Fresh produce, flowers, meats, cheese, bread, spices, pottery pastry and crafters. Also include live entertainment and a BBQ. For information, www.waucondachamber.org.

Sept. 26

Stamp Camp: 6:30-9:30 Sept. 26; 9-11:30 a.m. Sept. 27; 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 24; 9-11:30 a.m. Oct. 25; 6-9:30 p.m. Nov. 21; and 9-11:30 a.m. Nov. 22, Bartlett Community Center. Learn the art of stamping, supplies included. Over 18 only. Advanced registration, each class is $20, residents; $25 nonresidents. (630) 540-4800 or www.bartlettparks.org.

Sept. 27

PumpkinFest 2008: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 27, Prince of Peace United Methodist Church, 1400 Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village. Crafters are being sought to participate. For an application, call (847) 439-0668 or e-mail dsimek-RN@comcast.net.

St. Matthew Lutheran School fall boutique: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 27, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 28, 24480 N. Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. Unique items, benefits school programs.

Oct. 1

Alexian Village Winter Bazaar: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 24; Alexian Village of Elk Grove, 975 Martha St., Elk Grove Village. Area arts and crafts purveyors are invited to display and sell. The cost to reserve a space at the sale is $25. Those interested should call Sharon Puschkar at (847) 437-8070 or e-mail spuschkar@pathways1.com. All applications for space are due by Oct. 1.

In addition to the arts and crafts sale, there will be a bake sale, raffle prize drawing and lunch menu. Admission and parking are free. The bazaar is a fundraiser for the residents' special programs fund.

Oct. 2

Oct. 4

Community Presbyterian Church Fall Arts & Crafts Festival: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 4, 407 N. Main St., Mount Prospect. Vendors are being sought to participate. Space is assigned on a first come, first served basis. Deadline for registration is Sept. 5. For information, call (847) 392-3111.

Euclid Elementary School Fall/Holiday Craft Show: Oct. 4, 1211 N. Wheeling Road, Mount Prospect. Crafters and vendors are being sought to participate. For information or to register call Ann (847) 253-0626 or Carolyn (847) 392-3927 before Aug. 15.

Lake County Festival of Arts & Crafts: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 4; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 5, Lake Country Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Offering 200 indoor booths of quality handcrafted items from seven states. $2, under age 12 free. Free parking. (847) 301-8543 or www.stepbystepcraftshows.com.

Schaumburg High School Fall Art and Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 4, 1100 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Hosted by the Very Interested Parents Club, the fair will feature over 120 crafters and artists for all over the state. Admission $1 adults; free for children and students. Concessions, bake sale, free parking, handicapped accessible.

St. Alphonsus Craft Fair: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 4, 411 N. Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights. Crafters are needed. $35 for and 8 x 8 foot space and includes one table and one chair, or $60 for two spaces with two tables and two chairs. Crafters will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Call Denise at (847) 828-2111.

Oct. 9

Oct. 11

Central Baptist Village Holiday Craft Festival: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 4747 N. Canfield, Norridge. Featuring 35 crafters and vendors, bake sale, lunch, giveaways, more. Karen, (708) 583-8519.

Church of the Holy Spirit Holiday Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 1451 W. Bode Road, Schaumburg. Handcrafted holiday and home decorations, bake sale, raffle. Free. (847) 882-7580.

Kingswood United Methodist Church Fall Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 11, 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. Crafters are being sought for this annual fall Harvest Fest Fair. Items should be handcrafted. The entrance fee is $25 for an eight-foot table and two chairs. Additional tables are $5 each. Lunch is available for purchase. For information or an application, call Arleen Messina at (847) 537-1441 or the church office (847) 398-0770.

St. Eugene Fall fundraiser/craft bazaar: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Shaunessy Center, 7900 W. Foster Ave., Chicago. Craft/rummage sale items, food, bakery, Christmas items, toys, more.

St. John's Couples Club: The club invites artisans and craft persons to exhibit at their Arts and Crafts festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 11 in the recreation hall, 1101 Linneman Road, Mount Prospect. Call (847) 824-2603 (daytime) or (847) 299-2721 (after 5 p.m.)

Oct. 15

Extreme Scrapbooking: 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 15 and Nov. 12, Bartlett Community Center, Bartlett. Learn the quick tricks to create beautiful pages in a limited time. Over 18 only, registration required. Each class is $20, residents; $25 nonresidents. (630) 540-4800 or www.bartlettparks.org.

Oct. 18

Conant High School Craft Fair: Oct. 18, 700 E. Cougar Trail, Hoffman Estates. Crafters are invited to participate in this juried event. For an application or information, e-mail TNTGeb@aol.com or call (847) 619-3992.

Glenview United Methodist Country Market Place Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 727 Harlem Ave., Glenview. Over 40 crafters, lunch, bake sale. $2 admission includes raffle entry for door prizes. (847) 729-1015.

Immanuel United Church of Christ Old Church Craft and Holiday Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 18, 1500 Old Church Road, Streamwood. Crafters are being sought to participate. For information or an application, call (630) 837-7337 or (630) 837-0190.

St. Paul's United Church of Christ craft fair: Oct. 18, 485 Woodstock St., Crystal lake. Crafter are being sought to participate in this 35th annual fair. For information or an application, call the church office at (815) 459-5096 or e-mail LuAnn at Hoponhop@gmail.com.

Oct. 24

Alexian Village Winter Bazaar: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 24, 975 Martha, Elk Grove Village. Includes bake sale, raffle, lunch menu. Free admission and parking. Benefits the residents special program fund. Crafters and vendors are invited to participate. For an application or information, call Sharon at (847) 437-8070 or e-mail spushckar@pathwaysl.com.

Stamp Camp: Oct. 24; 9-11:30 a.m. Oct. 25; 6-9:30 p.m. Nov. 21; and 9-11:30 a.m. Nov. 22, Bartlett Community Center. Learn the art of stamping, supplies included. Over 18 only. Advanced registration, each class is $20, residents; $25 nonresidents. (630) 540-4800 or www.bartlettparks.org.

Oct. 25

Community Woman's Club Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Villa Park Historical Museum, 220 S. Villa Ave., Villa Park. Bazaar, bake sale, white elephant.

St. Paul's Art and Craft show: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 25, 118 First St., Bloomingdale. Craft and holiday items, baked goods, bargain boutique, more. Coffee, doughnuts and lunch available for purchase. Free admission.

Our Saviour Evangelical Free Church "Crafts and More"fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 300 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Handcrafted gifts, bake sale, refreshment cafe, raffles. Admission $1 includes raffle ticket. For information, contact the church office at (847) 459-4440.

Oct. 27

Alexian Brothers Medical Center Auxiliary Craft Show: Oct. 26 and/or Oct. 27 at the hospital, 800 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village. Crafters are being sought to participate in this second annual craft show. Proceeds from the event will benefit scholarships and health education program in the community. For information or an application, call the Volunteer office at (847) 437-5500, ext. 5847.

Nov. 1

College of DuPage Craft Fair: Nov. College of DuPage Glen Ellyn. Crafters are being sought. For details or an application, call Karen Yackley at (815) 878-2728; visit www.craftproductions.yackley.org or write to 1606 W. Jefferson St., Ottawa, Ill., 61350.

First United Methodist Church of Lombard: Crafters are sought for the Nov. 1 holiday craft show. Tables are $25. Call (630) 930-7696 or (630) 627-1668.

St. Matthew Catholic Church Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1, Hughes Center, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Raffle, bake sale, refreshments. Crafters of hand made goods are being sought to participate. Cost for crafter space is $40 for an eight- by six-foot space with two chairs. For information call July at (847) 891-1255 or e-mail jambrose@stmatthewparish.org.

Sonshine Preschool craft/vendor fair: Crafters are sought for the Sonshine Preschool of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church craft/vendor fair on Nov. 1. Contact Barb Orze at (847) 520-1116 for a registration package

Nov. 2

Elk Grove High School 26th Holiday Sampler show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 2, 500 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village. Over 200 crafters and vendors, raffles, baked goods, food concessions. $2 admission; free for Elk Grove High students with I.D. and children under age 12. Crafters are being sought to participate, call Connie at (630) 878-7627 or e-mail conniegroat@yahoo.com.

Holiday Inn Festival of Arts & Crafts: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 2, 800 S. Route 31, Crystal Lake. Offering 125 indoor booths of quality handcrafted items from four states. $2, under age 12 free. Free parking. (847) 301-8543 or www.stepbystepcraftshows.com.

Nov. 4

Women's Club of Inverness Holiday Fair: Nov. 4: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Concord Banquets, 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Boutique items, bake sale, ornament sales, silent auction, raffle baskets, luncheon, more. Free admission to the fair, luncheon is $40, reservations required. Karen, (847) 397-8955.

Nov. 7

Ascension of Our Lord Senior Synaxis Fall Bazaar: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 1207 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire. Handmade crafts, boutique items, Greek food and pastries. Free admission.

Arlington Park Craft Show: Crafters are needed for a show Nov. 7-9 at Arlington Park, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. For details or an application, call Karen Yackley at (815) 878-2728; visit www.craftproductions.yackley.org or write to 1606 W. Jefferson St., Ottaway, Ill., 61350.

Holy Cross Parish Christmas Remembered Craft and Gift Fair: Ladies Night Presale 7-10 p.m. Nov. 7; 720 Elder Lane, Deerfield. Admission: $20, includes complimentary wine, beverages and appetizers; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8. Admission: adults, $4; seniors/children, $2. Kids under 3 are free. Handcrafted items, raffle, Mrs. Claus' Bakery, Santa's Kitchen. Call (847) 945-5994.

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Harvest Days: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8, Rodenburg and Irving Park roads, Schaumburg. Varity of craft items including handmade quilts and hangings, woofcrafts, holiday decorations, more. Bake sale, luncheon items. Free admission, plenty of partking. (847) 524-9746.

Nov. 8

Bethany Lutheran Church Ladies' Guild Crafters' Paradise craft and folk art sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 8, 1550 S. Modaff Road, Naperville. Crafters are being sought to participate. For details or an application, call (630) 357-2946 or (630) 961-2030.

Catholic Daughter of Americas Crafts and Treasures: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, V.F.W. Post 6791, 431 N. Neltnor Blvd., West Chicago. Includes raffle, handicapped accessible. (630) 231-2036.

First United Methodist Church Holly Day fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 1903 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Handcrafted items, white elephant, bake sale, hot lunch. Benefits women's and children's charities. Admission $2. Crafter applications welcome. (847) 394-5256 or HollyDayFair@gmail.com.

Fox Meadow School Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 8, 1275 Jenna Drive, South Elgin. Crafters, vendors, bake sale, raffle, food. Paula, (847) 489-5241.

Gavin School PTA Holiday Craft Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Gavin Central School, 36414 N. Ridge Ave., Ingleside. Crafters are being sought to participate. $30 for 10 x 8-foot area. $5 for table rental; $5 for electric. Call Nicole at (847) 740-1266 or GavinPTA.org.

Harper College Festival of Arts & Crafts: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 9, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Featuring 200 indoor booths of quality handcrafted items. $3, under 12 free. Free parking. (847) 301-8543 or www.stepbystepcraftshows.com

Mechanics Grove School Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 8, Mundelein. Crafter and vendors are being sought to participate. For information or an application, call Julie at (847) 949-9680 or e-mail JLL6251@comcast.net.

Mistletoe Magic Arts and Crafts Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 8, World Overcomers Church, Route 20 and Naperville Road, Bartlett. Crafters and artists, vendors, bake sale, raffle, lunch, free parking, more. For an application to participate, visit www.bartlettwomansclub.org or call CJ, (847) 732-8475 or Peggy, (630) 483-0285.

Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Fair Trade Holiday Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 1234 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Free. Fair Trade goods including crafts, food, more. Sheryl (847) 364-4834.

St. Thomas More Holiday in the Hall's Craft Fair and Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 8, 1625 W. Highland Ave., Elgin. Over 80 booths, raffles, food and refreshments available, bake sale. Free. Crafter are being sought to participate. For booth information, call Laura at (847) 888-4363.

Nov. 9

St. Joseph's School 26th Festival of Crafts and Vendor Fair: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 9, 118 N. Lincoln Ave., Round Lake. Crafters and vendors wanted. Call Paula (847) 456-5196.

Nov. 11

St. Thomas of Villanova Labor of Love Craft auction: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 1201 E. Anderson, Palatine. Crafts, holiday decorations, original art, bakes goods. Refreshments. Benefits the work of St. Thomas Women's Club. Elayne (847) 358-0089.

Nov. 14

Handmade in Hanover Holiday Craft Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14 and 15, Hanover Township Senior Center, 240 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Over 40 crafters, food concessions, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Crafters of handmade items, who live in Hanover Township, are invited to participate. Space is limited. For information or an application, contact Tracey Colagrossi at (630) 483-5673 or e-mail tcolagrossi@hanover-township.org.

Nov. 15

Faith Lutheran Church bazaar: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 15, 431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Crafters and vendors are invited to participate in the church's annual bazaar Gingerbread House Cookies, Crafts and More. Tables cost $50. Call the church office at (847) 253-4839 for information or to request an application.

Kirk of the Lakes Presbyterian Church craft show and bake sale: 10 a. m. 04 p.m. Nov. 15, at the church, directly next to Mundelein High School. Crafters are being sought to participate. Booth space, $45. For an application, call Lori, (847) 277-1495.

Queen of the Rosary: "Home for the Holidays" Fall Craft Show 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 16 at 690 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village. Cooking demo for kids and adults, kids' craft room, face painting, bake sale, concessions and raffle ticket with $1 admission. Kids 13 and under free.

Nov. 21

Stamp Camp: Nov. 21; and 9-11:30 a.m. Nov. 22, Bartlett Community Center. Learn the art of stamping, supplies included. Over 18 only. Advanced registration, each class is $20, residents; $25 nonresidents. (630) 540-4800 or www.bartlettparks.org.

Nov. 22

DuPage Expo Festival of Arts & Crafts: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 22; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 23, 4050 E. Main St., St. Charles. Featuring 170 booths of quality handcrafted treasures. $2, under 12 free. (847) 301-8543 or www.stepbystepcraftshows.com.

Nov. 29

Lake County Festival of Arts & Crafts: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 29; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 30, Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Offering 250 indoor booths of quality handcrafted items by exhibitors from seven states. $2, under 12 free. Free parking. (847) 301-8543 or www.stepbystepcraftshows.com.

Dec. 6

Good Shepherd United Methodist Church cookie walk and craft show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 6, 751 W. Army Trail Road, Bartlett. Over 30 crafters/vendors in a variety of media, sale of home baked cookies. Admission free. Benefits education programs. Tamara or Samantha at (630) 830-3003.

Plank Holiday Promenade: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Dec. 6, Plank Junior High School, 510 Secretariat Lane, Oswego. Crafters, vendors, lunch with Santa from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., book fair, children's craft workshop and music. Crafter and vendor boots are available for $60. For information or an application, call Debbie (630) 554-5777 or e-mail plankholidaypromanade@yahoo.com.

Santa Maria del Popolo School Christmas Bazaar: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 6, Parish Center, 126 N. Lake St., Mundelein. Showcase of crafters and vendors, kid's holiday shop and craft corner, visit with Santa, bake sale, raffles. Admission. For information, call Maria (847) 219-9234 or Emmy (847) 414-7765.