Lake Co. crafts and bazaars
Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
Feb. 28
EXPO 2009: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28 and March 1, Wauconda High School, 555 N. Main St., Wauconda. Over 65 crafters and exhibitors will be on hand, with passport registration and St. Baldrick's Foundation on Feb. 28. Sponsored by American Legion Post 911 and the Wauconda Chamber of Commerce. For information, call Lynn Arf, at (224) 234-3925, or Don Kutinac, at (847) 514-4320.
For the Kids Auction: 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Ivanhoe Country Club, 28846 North Thorngate Drive, Mundelein. Mundelein Cooperative Preschool will hold its annual For the Kids Auction, with a silent and live auctions, dinner, raffles and other prizes. For information, call (847) 949-1899. Visit mundeleincooppreschool.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.
Outdoor Show: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 28 and March 1, Deerfield High School, 1959 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. February 28 and March 1, 2009. See vendors and participate in paddle boat races, casting lessons, seminars, dog shows and a climbing wall. $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students ages 7 and up; free for ages 6 and under and policemen, firemen and active duty military personnel. Visit DeerfieldOutdoorShow.com, or call (224) 632-3465.
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.
Kirk School Spring Showcase of Arts and Crafts: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 7 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at the school, 520 S. Plum Grove Road, Palatine. Over 95 exhibitor booths in a variety of media. Entertainment, door prizes, cafe, bake sale. Sponsored by Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae and Parents and Teachers of Handicapped Students, the proceeds benefit the Kirk School and the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation. Kathy, (847) 259-8749 or d.mazzocchi@comcast.net.
Grayslake Eighth Grade Celebration Craft Fair: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Grayslake Middle School, 440 N. Barron Blvd., Grayslake. Over 50 crafters offering merchandise in a variety of media. Free parking and admission. (847) 543-5836.
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.
April 3
Spring and Summer Clothing ReSale: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, April 3 and 9 a.m. to noon. Saturday, April 4, Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington. Sale will feature spring and summer clothing, jackets, swimwear, accessories, shoes and sandals for adults and children. On Saturday, shoppers can take advantage of a bag sale, allowing shoppers to buy all that they can fit into either a $3 or a $5 bag. Proceeds will go toward local missions. For information, call (847) 836-5540.