Lake Co. crafts, bazaars and markets

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

Nov. 23

Nut and Candy Sale: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 23-24, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Auxiliary of Advocate Condell Medical Center will sell nuts, candy and gifts in the main lobby of the hospital. All proceeds benefit Advocate Condell Medical Center. For information, call the Auxiliary Office at (847) 990-5615.

Holiday Housewalk and Boutique: Make reservations by Monday, Nov. 23, for boutique, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and housewalk 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2. Presented by Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart. Deck the Halls holiday gift boutique will take place at the school, 760 E. Westleigh Road, Lake Forest; admission is free, preview night from 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. Winter WonderWalk tour of homes will feature holiday decorating ideas; $60 per person, or $100 per VIP ticket, which includes lunch and transportation. Call Woodlands Academy, (847) 234-4300, ext. 226.

Nov. 26

Holiday Quilt Giveaway: Entry deadline Thursday, Nov. 26. All are welcome to enter A Warm Embrace's drawing to win one of two holiday quilts. Winners will have seven days to submit a photo to be included in the quilt. To enter or view the quilts, visit awarmembrace.net.

Nov. 27

Grayslake Holiday Market: 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, downtown Grayslake. Caroling, crafts, holiday market, refreshments, carriage rides from 6-8 p.m. Sponsored by the Grayslake Chamber of Commerce, village of Grayslake, and The Oasis/Grayslake Youth Center. (847) 223-6888.

Romance Paperback Sale: Friday through Sunday Nov. 27-29, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. "Too Much Love" half-price romance paperback sale. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Nov. 28

Woodcarvers at the Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. The North Suburban Woodcarvers will demonstrate their work and sell holiday ornaments. Money raised from sales will be donated to the Shriners Hospital for Children. No registration required; for details, (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Lake County Fairgrounds Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Featuring 270 indoor booths of quality handcrafted items. $3, Free for ages under 12. Free parking. (847) 301-8543 or stepbystepcraftshows.com

TBF Holiday Boutique and Bake Sale: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 and Dec. 5, The Buddy Foundation, 65 W. Seegers, Arlington Heights. The shelter gift shop will be open with items for both human and pet friends. There will also be baked goods for people and dogs. Call (847) 290-5806 or visit thebuddyfoundation.org.

Dec. 2

Mothers Club of Woodlands Academy Holiday Housewalk and Gift Boutique: Houses open 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; boutique from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 2, Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, 760 W. Westleigh Road, Lake Forest. Admission to the boutique is free; admission to the housewalk and luncheon is $60 per person. A preview night boutique with a cash bar will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1. For all reservations, (847) 234-4300, ext. 226.

Dec. 3

Multi-Chamber Holiday Boutique: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Sedgebrook Retirement Community, 800 Audubon Way, Lincolnshire. The Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove and Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chambers of Commerce offer local shoppers a chance to buy their holiday gifts in one location. Visitors can buy in the Sedgebrook Café from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nonperishable food items and toys will be collected for local charities. For information, call the chamber, at (847) 793-2409, or 2BU Studios, at (847) 276-2566.

B'Nai Tikvah Ladies Night Out: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 1558 Wilmot Road, Deerfield. Unique vendors and artisans, wine and appetizers, free spa consultation services. $10, benefits the Deerfield Jewish community and global activities. Laura, (847) 374-9808 or Michelle, mfb23@cornell.edu or (847) 914-0308.

Dec. 5

Holiday boutique: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Ivy Hall Elementary School, 1072 Ivy Hall Lane, Buffalo Grove. Vendors will sell beaded socks, tie-dye body pillows and clothing, bow holders, beaded serving pieces, personalized stationery, books, unique children's clothing, sports team clothing and accessories, hair accessories and more. In conjunction with the boutique, the school will hold a Community Awareness/Resource event, with representatives from charities and organizations, including the Leukemia Research Foundation, Cancer Wellness Foundation and others, on hand to provide information about their activities. For information, call Randi Sobel, at (847) 370-8419, or Ellen DeLay, at (847) 226-6444.

Spay and Stay Holiday Bazaar: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Community Christian Church, 1970 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire. Shop for holiday gifts while benefiting Spay and Stay's programs to help cats. Vendors will sell gift items such as kitchenware, jewelry, gourmet foods, cosmetics and more. There will also be a bake sale. Visit spayandstay.org.

Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration and Market Place: Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Holiday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, $3-$15. (847) 543-2300 or jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.

Holiday Cookie Walk: 9:30 a.m. until cookies are gone, Saturday, Dec. 5, Presbyterian Church, 800 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Home bakes cookies sold for $10 a box.

Santa Maria del Popolo Holiday Craft Fair: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the school, 126 N. Lake St., Mundelein. Quality handmade items from over 50 crafters. (847) 949-2335.

St. John Lutheran Cookie Walk and Boutique: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 3020 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook. Homemade cookies sold by the pound, gift baskets, silent auction, white elephant table, lunch available. Free. Marie, (847) 562-9519 or Janet, (847) 296-5727.

United Protestant Church of Grayslake Cookie Walk: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Park and Whitney streets, Grayslake. Homemade cookies, candies and holiday treats sold for $7 per pound. Benefits mission activities. (847) 223-8131.

Gifts from the Heart sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Sale will include cookbooks and craft books. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Fall raffle: 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Drawing for the Friends of the Warren-Newport Public Library's fall raffle, with prizes such as an American Girl Doll, telescope, handmade quilts, local restaurant gift certificates and more/ Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and available during scheduled sales in the lobby. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Visit wnpl.info.

Book Sale: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. This sale will feature an overstock of DVDs and children's books. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Visit wnpl.info.

Dec. 12

Santa's Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, Kirk of the Lakes Presbyterian Church,1500 W. Hawley St., Mundelein. Mundelein Community Women's Club event with a bake sale, children's raffle, craft sale and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Each child receives a handmade ornament. Tickets are $3.50 each. Reservations required. Call Megan, at (847) 949-1664. Visit kirkofthelakes.org.

Bethel Lutheran Church Cookie Walk: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 3839 W. Frontage Road, Palatine. Homemade cookies sold for $9 per pound; Living Nativity from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Refreshments served.

Fremd High School Holiday Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 1000 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Over 180 crafters featuring a variety of high quality items, concessions, lunch, more. Free. Proceeds benefit student organizations and athletic teams. (847) 622-4406 or fremdcraftfair@gmail.com.

Dec. 19

Knupper Nursery Christmas Craft Fair: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 1801 N. Rand Road, Palatine. Handmade gifts by local artists and crafters in a variety of media, vendors. Admission free. (847) 359-1080.