Lake Co. crafts, bazaars and markets
Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
Jan. 15Members Exhibition: Opening reception 7-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15; exhibition runs 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 21 (gallery will be closed Jan. 16-18), Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Exhibition featuring a diverse collection of art work by 99 artist members. The opening night reception is free and open to the public, and will include musical entertainment by Rick Embach and Jim Seidel and refreshments. (847) 543-2300 or jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.Home Building and Remodeling Expo: 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 Peterson Road, Grayslake: See the latest innovations and technology in home building, remodeling, decorating and landscaping. Hundreds of local and national exhibitors will be on hand. Exhibits include home theaters, bathrooms, use of solar energy, kitchens and cabinets along with other items such as jewelry, crafts and candles. Free and open to the public. Visit homeshowevent.com. (847) 680-7200 or (630) 468-2237.ITPLD Book Sale: Members-only preview 5-8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15; open to all 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. The Friends of the Indian Trails Public Library District used book sale; nonmembers can join for $3 for an individual and $5 for a family membership. Children's books are mostly 25 cents. There will also be children's and adults' videotapes at $0.50, and some DVDs and books on disc. Adults' pocket paperbacks are $0.50; all others are $1.00, except for "better books," which are higher. Many books will be less than $1. On Sunday, most books will be sold $3 per grocery bag. For information, call (847) 459-4100.Jan. 22Winter Book Sale: Members only preview, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22; open to all 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Friends of Ela Area Public Library members receive 10 percent off Saturday, remaining books will be sold for $5 a bag Sunday. Proceeds from the sale will be donated to the library to help provide materials and equipment. For information, call (847) 438-3433.