Lake Co. crafts and bazaars

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

Nov. 20

Multiple Choice Holiday Bazaar: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Friday, Nov. 20, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 510 E. Route 83, Mundelein. A wide variety of vendors, including representatives from Avon, Creative Memories, Discovery Toys, Lia Sophia, PartyLite Candles, Tastefully Simple, and Usborne Books. Free. For information, call Barb Antonoff, at (847) 436-5637.

Christmas at the Cabin: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 128 Scenic Road, Fox Lake (follow signs behind Taco Bell). House sale with hand-painted glassware, collectibles, painted furniture, floral arrangements and more. Share a cup of homemade cider and cookies with hosts Lu Tobolik and Jean Wilkinson. For information, call Lu, at (847) 587-0778.

Holiday Boutique: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Deer Path Inn, 225 E. Illinois, Lake Forest. Shop for gifts form 32 vendors. All proceeds will benefit Lake Forest Hospital. Party: $50 in advance, $60 at the door; boutique: $10 for general admission; $5 for seniors and students with ID. Buy tickets through the Philanthropy office at (847) 535-6111 or lfh.org/philanthropy.

Nov. 21

College of Lake County Holiday Art Sale: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21; 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23; and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, Library Glass Atrium, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Works in various fine arts media sponsored by the cultural committee of the CLC Foundation to benefit the Community Gallery of Art and to fund scholarship programs. Christina, (847) 543-2405 or crasmussen@clcillinois.edu.

Island Lake Holiday Craft Faire: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 22, Island Lake Village Hall, 3720 Greenleaf Ave., Island Lake. Over 50 crafters selling a variety of quality handcrafted gift items for the holidays, food, refreshments, a seniors bake sale, Santa visits from noon-4 p.m. both days. $1 admission includes a raffle ticket.

Prince of Peace Holiday Extravaganza: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 135 S. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa. Over 40 vendors. Cash and carry items available; orders taken with guaranteed delivery before Christmas. Includes a raffle, food amd Santa's Secret Workshop for the kids. (847) 356-1076.

North Shore Unitarian Church Holiday Show: Noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21; Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 2100 Half Day Road, Deerfield. Includes jewelry, pottery, clothes, holiday gifts by local artisans, silent auction, art show. Free admission. (847) 234-2460 or nsuc.org.

HeART and Hand Holiday Show: Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22. North Shore Unitarian Church, 2100 Half Day Road, Deerfield. Art show featuring jewelry, clothes, pottery and other one-of-a kind gifts by local artisans. Also, silent auction including restaurants, museums, theater companies and more. Free admission. (847) 234-2460.

District 76 PTO Holiday Boutique: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Diamond Lake School, 25807 Diamond Lake Road, Mundelein. Unique items created by local artisans and products from home-based businesses. Vendors and crafters wanted. Visit, district76pto.org.

Nov. 22

Barrington United Methodist 10,000 Villages sale: After the 9:15 and 11:30 a.m. services, Sunday, Nov. 22, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington. Sale of international, present-day artifacts, one of a kind crafts from developing countries, more. Benefits the Mission Ministry group. (847) 836-5540 or BarringtonUMC.com.

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.

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

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.

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.