Northwest suburban crafts and bazaars
Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
Silent Auction: Through 9 p.m. Monday, April 27, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. The Foundation for the Indian Trails Public Library District will host a silent auction for the public. Items include a round of golf for four, restaurant gift certificates, tickets to local entertainment establishments and health/fitness prizes. All proceeds benefit The Foundation. For information, call the library, at (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
April 13
Les Artisans Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 9, Bourbonnais Municipal Center, 700 Main Northwest. Crafters are invited to participate in this 34th annual show sponsored by the Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society. Application Deadline is April 13. Pam Ash, (815) 432-2639.
April 16
Northwest Suburban Quilters Guild Quilters Faire: Thursday, April 16, Rolling Meadows Community Center, 3705 Pheasant drive. Quilt related items for sale, refreshments. $7. nsqg.net.
April 19
Illinois Prairie Spinners-From Fiber to Fabric: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Handspinning demonstration will show how to turn fiber into yarn and thread. (630)-837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.
April 24
Victory Centre of Bartlett Spring Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, April 24 and Saturday April 25, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Vendors in a variety of media, bake sale, raffle, light refreshments, lunch menu. Free admission and parking. Vendors and crafters are being sought to participate. Call (630) 213-0100 or rlopienski@pathwaysl.com.
April 25
Super Spring Used Book Sale: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, and noon to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Buy books, CDs, magazines, DVDs and videos. Book bags are on sale for $10. Call (847) 392-0100.
May 2
Art Market: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 8316 William Lane, Spring Grove. Juried art show, art table for children, stained glass and blacksmith demonstrations, basket weaving class from 2-4 p.m., children's dance and art activities, raffle, more. Benefits Turning Point in Woodstock. To register for basket weaving class or for information, call (815) 675-1087.
May 9
American Society of Artists Arts & Crafts Adventure: May 9, Hodges Park, Prospect and Vine, Park Ridge. Area artists and craft artists are invited to apply to participate in this juried event. For information, application and qualifications, visit americansocietyofartists.org or call (312) 751-2500 or (847) 991-4748.
Les Artisans Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 9, Bourbonnais Municipal Center, 700 Main Northwest. Pam, (815) 432-2639.
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.
May 23
Park Ridge Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 23, downtown Park Ridge. Fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers, cheeses, baked goods, pickles, salsa, honey, artisan soaps, dog treats, more. Barb, (847) 318-5217.
June 14
Village Park Craft Show: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 14, Village Park of Palatine apartments. Over 30 vendors inside and outside of the clubhouse. Raffle. Benefits Relay for Life Team Palatine 2258 Tastefully Simple. Gina, (847) 471-5886.
June 27
Arts in Bartlett's Festival of Arts: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 27 and 28, Bartlett Park. (630) 372-4152 or artsinbartlett.org.
June 28
Little Boots Rodeo and Craft and Vendor Fair: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 901 Leicester, Elk Grove Village. Crafters, vendors, activities for children. Connie, (630) 878-7627.