Crafts, bazaars and markets
Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
Jan. 23
Winter Book Sale: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. The Friends of Ela Library will hold their winter book sales. Friday is open to members only. Members receive 10 percent off on Saturday. Remaining books will be sold for $5 a bag Sunday. Due to the popularity of the Friday sale, numbers to determine entry order will be given out beginning at 4 p.m. on Jan. 23; patrons may begin lining up for entry into the sale at 5:30 p.m. For information, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
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.
Fremd High School Spring Boutique: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 7, William Fremd High School, 1000 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Over 180 crafters offering quality merchandise in a variety of media. Hosted by the Fremd Boosters Club, proceeds benefit sports programs and student organizations. Free parking and admission.
March 21
Boomer Expo: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein. The Mundelein Park District's Boomer Expo will feature more than 25 services and demonstrations related to health and wellness, finances, family, travel, personal development and more. For information, call (847) 566-4790 or e-mail myoho@mundeleinparks.org.
Ongoing
Glass Sampler Class: 1-4 p.m., Saturdays in January; Suevel Studios, Inc., 1021 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Students will try mosaic, fusing, bead making and glass blowing. Register for one or all four. Cost: $160 for all four classes or $45 for one. Ages 14 and up. ahpd.org.
Keepsake quilt: Finished quilt squares due at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Celebrate the Indian Trails Public Library's 50th Anniversary by helping make a keepsake quilt to hang in the library. For details on square sizes, color scheme, patterns and to obtain a backing and batting kit, call Trish McLaughlin at (847) 459-4100.