Lake Co. crafts and bazaars
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Oct. 11
Used Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Cook Library Storage Facility at 204/206 Terrace Drive, Mundelein. Cook Library is downsizing its storage facility and needs to empty out the Friends of Library's used books. Patrons will be able to buy all the books they can fit into a level brown grocery bag for $5. For directions, visit friendsofcook.org or call (847) 362-2330.
Ten Thousand Villages bazaar and presentation: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, First Presbyterian Church of Libertyville, 219 W. Maple Ave. Libertyville. International handicrafts bazaar featuring goods from Ten Thousand Villages, a program that benefits artisans in developing countries. Sale items include Christmas ornaments and accessories, musical instruments, wood and stone carvings, toys, jewelry, textiles, baskets, coffee, candies and more. A presentation will be held at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. featuring volunteer Pamela Bridges, who recently returned from a learning tour in El Salvador and Guatemala. For information, call (847) 362-2174.
Kingswood United Methodist Church Fall Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. Third annual family harvest fest and craft fair, Performance by the Glory Fingers Puppet Team, petting zoo, music, pumpkin sale, bake sale, mini health fair, more. Free, open to the community. (847) 398-0770 or kingswoodumc.com.
Winchester House Crafts & Gift Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 1125 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Handmade items, holiday decorations, raffle, bake sale. Patty, (847) 377-7224.
Oct. 14
ARTcetera Gallery fall art sale: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 and Wednesday, Oct. 15 at College of Lake County's ARTcetera Gallery, adjacent to the Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art in the Library/Learning Resource Center at the Grayslake campus, 19351 W. Washington St. The sale will feature 10 percent off all original art, including handmade jewelry, scarves, ceramics, sculpture, cards and paintings. Call Christina Rasmussen at (847) 543-2405.
Oct. 18
Country Market Place Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Glenview United Methodist Church, 727 Harlem Ave., Glenview. The Glenview United Methodist Women's annual craft fair, with over 40 crafters. Lunch will be served. A donation of $2 includes admission and entry into drawings for handcrafted door prizes. For more information, contact the church office, at (847) 729-1015.
Nov. 4
Holly, Jolly, Holly Days: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, Concord Banquets, 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Women's Club of Inverness holiday fair with numerous boutiques, bake sale, ornament sales, silent auction, raffle baskets, luncheon and more. Free admission to the fair; luncheon is $40, reservations required. Call Karen, at (847) 397-8955.
Nov. 14
Holiday marketplace: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, Isaac Fox Elementary School, 395 W. Cuba Road, Lake Zurich. Isaac Fox Elementary School PTO's second annual "Holiday Marketplace." The event supports the school PTO. For information, call Risa Levitan, at (847) 726-7860 or send e-mail to risalevitan@sbcglobal.net.
Dec. 3
Woodlands holiday gift boutique: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, 760 E. Westleigh Road, Lake Forest. Featuring gift and holiday items, the boutique is hosted by the Parent Association of Woodlands Academy to benefit Woodlands' scholarships and programs. Call Susie Hoffmann at Woodlands Academy at (847) 234-4300, ext. 226 or visit woodlandsacademy.org.