Lake Co. crafts, bazaars and markets

Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

July 10

Emmaus House Rummage Sale and Boutique: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 10-11, St. Francis deSales Church, Route 22 and Buesching Road, Lake Zurich. $3 bag sale begins at 10 a.m. Saturday. Sale benefits Emmaus House, an organization that provides assistance to area families in crisis in an effort to prevent homelessness. For information, call (847) 550-6511 or (847) 438-3014 or visit emmaus-house.org.

Rummage sale: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, July 10, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 11, Lindenhurst Trinity United Methodist Church, 101 S Beck Road, Lindenhurst. The United Methodist Women of Lindenhurst Trinity United Methodist Church are hosting their Annual Rummage Sale. Homemade bakery items will also be available.

Gurnee Park District Farmer's Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 16, Esper Petersen Park, at Grand Avenue and Kilbourne Road, Gurnee. Over 23 vendors sell will sell home grown, organic or one-of-a-kind foods, crafts and produce. For information, call (847) 623-7788, or visit gurneeparkdistrict.com.

July 11

Used book sale: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 11, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. The Friends of the Fremont Public Library's monthly used book sale. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Flea market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, United Protestant Church of Grayslake, 54 S. Whitney St., Grayslake. Community members are invited to browse the outdoor sale for bargains on everything from kids' toys to furniture to kitchen items. Rental space is available for $25 and can be reserved by calling the church secretary at (847) 223-8131.

Linconshire Art Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12, Village Green, Olde Half Day Road and Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. 150 Artists, life music, free admission. (847) 926-4300 or amdurproductions.com.

July 15

Farmers market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every Wednesday through Oct. 14, Our Lady of the Brook Catholic Community, 3700 Dundee, Northbrook. A weekly farmers market will feature dozens of vendors, selling fresh produce, flowers, organic foods, artisan cheeses, baked goods and more. Samples will be available. (847) 272-5686 or at www.olbparish.org.

July 17

Used book sale: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 19, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. The Friends of the Indian Trails Public Library District will hold a used book sale, beginning with a members-only preview sale 5-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 17; membership dues are $3 for an individual or $6 for a family. A separate children's used book sale will be held at the same time. Admission is free. On Sunday, most books will be sold $3 per grocery bag. For details, call (847) 459-4100, ext. 250.

July 18

Buffalo Grove Invitational Fine Art Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19, Buffalo Grove Town Center, intersection of Lake Cook Road and Route 83, Buffalo Grove. Approximately 150 artists working in various media will showcase their artwork and give visitors a chance to purchase their art. Admission is free. Young artists from ages 9-18 will also have a chance to showcase their artwork. Entertainment will include the Betty Haag Suzuki Academy from 4-5 p.m. Saturday and Limelight on Stage from 4-5 p.m. Sunday, among other musical acts. There will also be art and crafts activities for the whole family. For information, call (847) 459-2518.