Crafts, bazaars and markets
Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
Holiday photos: Nov. 24-Dec. 12; Friendship Park Conservatory Atrium and Courtyard, 395 Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Cost: $5 per half-hour, by appointment only. Bring your camera for pictures of family and pets (dogs and cats only). Call (847) 298-3500
Dec. 12
Living Lord Lutheran Church Christmas Craft Sale: 9 a.m.-noon Friday, Dec. 12; 5-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13; and 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, Dec. 14, 1044 Congress Drive, Bartlett. Benefits ministry to college students. (630) 830-3630.
Clearbrook's Holiday Craft Bazaar: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13; Clearbrook Plaza, 1835 West Central Road, Arlington Heights. Handmade gift items including greeting cards, jewelry, holiday decorations, home goods, baked goods and more all created by Clearbrook clients, friends and family members. Admission is free. Vendor tables are still available. Call (847) 310-9141 ext. 222 or atangonan@clearbrook.org.
Dec. 13
Fremd Viking Booster Club Holiday Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 1000 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Over 150 booths of crafters featuring holiday gift items, seasonal decor, food, scented pieces, jewelry and more. Concessions available. Benefits students. Free.
Lake County Association for Home and Community Education Cookie Sale: 9 a.m.-noon, or until all cookies sold, Saturday, Dec. 13, University of Illinois-Extension, 100 S. Highway 45, Grayslake. Homemade cookies sold by the pound. Containers provided. Pre-orders accepted. (815) 385-4243.
Lake Park High School Holiday Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, West campus, 500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Roselle. Over 100 booth of handcrafted items and holiday decorations, food concessions. Benefits the Lake Park German Exchange program and the junior class council. For information or an application to participate, call (630) 295-5313.
United Methodist Church of Antioch Cookie Sale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 848 Main St., Antioch. Homemade cookies and confections. (847) 395-1259.
Dec. 14
A Safe Place Cookie Walk: Noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, Station Square in Prairie Crossing, 970 Harris Road, Grayslake. Home baked cookies for the holidays, and vendors for shopping.
Dec. 21
Sisterhood Gift Shop Hanukkah Bazaar: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. Jewelry, holiday gifts, serving pieces, toys and crafts for children, reduced store merchandise. Open to all. Ann or Karen, (847) 634-0777.
Jan. 12
Kirk School Spring Showcase of Arts and Crafts: March 7 and 8, at the school, 520 S. Plum Grove Road, Palatine. Artists and crafters of original work only are being sought. Sponsored by Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae and Parents and Teachers of Handicapped Students. Kathy, (847) 259-8749 or d.mazzocchi@comcast.net. Deadline for applications is Jan. 12.
Jan. 24
Stamp Camp: 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Learn how to make hand stamped and decorated cards and envelopes using rubber stamps, cardstock, ink and embellishments. Class open to ages over 18. $20-$25, advance registration required. (630) 540-4834.
March 7
Spring fashion and gift show: The Schaumburg High School VIP Club invites vendors to participate in its Spring Fashion & Gift Show on March 7. They are seeking a variety of offerings such as jewelry, candles, handbags, accessories, fragrances, skin care as well as unique and whimsical gift ideas. 50 spaces are available. Two fashion shows will also be held during the event, featuring spring apparel and prom fashions sponsored by local retailers. Applications can be downloaded from the school Web site: www.shs.d211.org.