Lake Co. crafts & bazaars
Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
May 1
Friends of the Library Book Sale: 7-9 p.m. Friday, May 1 (members-only preview); 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2; and 10 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. Sunday, May 3, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. The Friends of the Round Lake Area Library will hold a book sale. For information, call (847) 546-7060 or visit rlalibrary.org.
May 2
Art Market: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the home of Amy Guanci in Spring Grove. Juried local art show, with an art table for children, stained glass and blacksmith demonstrations, a basket-weaving class from 2-4 p.m. (to register, call (815) 675-1087), children's dance and art activities from 11-12:30 p.m., and a raffle. For information and directions, visit rowanberrystudio.com/artmarket or call (815) 675-1087.
Planters and garden art truckload sale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 2, Vehe Farm, 23680 Cuba Road, Deer Park. Hosted by PEO Chapter IM of Barrington. First-come, first-served. Cash and carry.
May 9
Relay for Life-Palatine fundraiser: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 9, Palatine Presbyterian Church, 800 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Over 30 crafters and vendors. Proceeds benefit the Palatine 2258 Tastefully Simple Team. Also includes a car wash and live entertainment from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Gina, (847) 471-5886.
Spring Into Green: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, Millburn Congregational UCC, at Grass Lake and Route 45. Lake Villa. Community garage sale, focusing on "green" vendors. There will also be a bake sale, and the event is a fundraiser for the church. To participate, contact Melanie, at cntr4welns@aol.com or call at (847) 265-1236. For details, call the church, at (847) 356-5237.