Lake County arts and crafts
Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
July 31
St. Peter rummage sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 31, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 1, St. Peter United Church of Christ 47 Church St., Lake Zurich. Rummage sale to support church missions, including PADS. Items include furniture, household goods, and clothing.
"Beat the Recession" Rummage sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 31, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, North Northfield United Methodist Church, 797 Sanders Road, Northbrook. Low-cost household and clothing will be among the items available during a "Beat the Recession" rummage sale. Ten percent of the proceeds will also be donated to local food pantries. For more information about the church, call (847) 272-2250 or visit www.northnorthfield.org.
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.
Aug. 1
Farmers Market at Prairie Crossing: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday until mid-October, Station Square, Prairie Crossing, 32400 N. Harris Road, Grayslake. Fresh organic vegetables, fruits, and other produce from local farms will be for sale. For more, contact Dorie Roth at (847) 548-4062, ext. 11, or droth@prairiecrossing.com.
Aug. 2
Beth Judea Rummage sale: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, Beth Judea Social Hall, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea will host its annual rummage sale. (847) 634-0777.
Aug. 5
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.
Aug. 6
Grace Used Book and Bake Sale: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, Grace Lutheran Church, 501 Valley Park Drive, Libertyville. Hardcovers, paperbacks, children's Books, Cooking and Craft Books, Music, CDs, Videos and more. Friday will feature a half-price sale and Saturday will feature a $5 bag sale. For information, call (847) 367-7050 or visit aboutgracelutheran.org.
Wauconda Farmers' Market: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays, Main Street, from Liberty Street to the village hall, Wauconda. Fresh produce, flowers, and other products, with live entertainment. Visit waucondachamber.org.
Round Lake Rummage Sale: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 6 and 7; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 8, Community Church of Round Lake, 217 Goodnow Blvd., Round Lake. Clothing to household items, along with plants including herbs and perennials. For information, call (847) 546-1000.
Aug. 8
Fremont Used Book Sale: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. The library's monthly book sale on the second floor. Call (847) 918-3206 or visit fremontlibrary.org.