Crafts and bazaars

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Fused glass demonstration: 5 and 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19; Artisan 133, 133 W. Prospect Avenue, Mount Prospect. Peggy Krzyzewski will demonstrate how to make fused glass jewelry. Call (847) 670-8780.

An Arts and Crafts Adventure II: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 20, Hodges Park, Prospect and Vine, Park Ridge. Juried event presented by American Society of Artists includes a variety of craftsmen and artists in a variety of media and an art in action program featuring working demonstrations. (847) 991-4748.

Harper College Festival of Arts & Crafts: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 20; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 21, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Offering 160 indoor booth of quality handcrafted items by exhibitors from five states. $3, under age 12 free. Free parking. (847) 301-8543 or www.stepbystepcraftshows.com.

Robert Frost Junior High School craft fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 20, 320 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. Crafters and vendors in a variety of media. Admission. $1. Applications are still being accepted for crafters/vendors. For information or an application to participate, call Arlene, (847) 301-7476 or gustafson.p@comcast.net.

St. John United Church of Christ Flea Market and Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, Algonquin and Roselle roads, Palatine. Over 100 dealers, variety of craft items, new and used flea market merchandise including books, clothing, tools, jewelry, more. Lunch and snacks available for purchase, along with home baked goods. Admission $1 per vehicle for parking.

Memorial bake sale: 2:30-5 p.m., Sept. 22; 317 S. Evergreen, Arlington Heights. Proceeds go toward pancreatic cancer research. Baked goods donations accepted. (847) 463-6153.

PumpkinFest 2008: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 27, Prince of Peace United Methodist Church, 1400 Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village. Crafters are being sought to participate. For an application, call (847) 439-0668 or e-mail dsimek-RN@comcast.net.

Alexian Village Winter Bazaar: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 24; Alexian Village of Elk Grove, 975 Martha St., Elk Grove Village. Area arts and crafts purveyors are invited to display and sell. The cost to reserve a space at the sale is $25. Those interested should call Sharon Puschkar at (847) 437-8070 or e-mail spuschkar@pathways1.com. All applications for space are due by Oct. 1.

Community Presbyterian Church Fall Arts & Crafts Festival: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 4, 407 N. Main St., Mount Prospect. Vendors are being sought to participate. Space is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Deadline for registration is Sept. 5. For information, call (847) 392-3111.

Euclid Elementary School Fall/Holiday Craft Show: Oct. 4, 1211 N. Wheeling Road, Mount Prospect. Crafters and vendors are being sought to participate. For information or to register call Ann (847) 253-0626 or Carolyn (847) 392-3927 before Aug. 15.

Schaumburg High School Fall Art and Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 4, 1100 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Hosted by the Very Interested Parents Club, the fair will feature over 120 crafters and artists for all over the state. Admission $1 adults; free for children and students. Concessions, bake sale, free parking, handicapped accessible.

St. Alphonsus Craft Fair: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 4, 411 N. Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights. Crafters are needed. $35 for and 8 x 8 foot space and includes one table and one chair, or $60 for two spaces with two tables and two chairs. Crafters will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Call Denise at (847) 828-2111.

Kingswood United Methodist Church Fall Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 11, 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. Crafters are being sought for this annual fall Harvest Fest Fair. Items should be handcrafted. The entrance fee is $25 for an eight-foot table and two chairs. Additional tables are $5 each. Lunch is available for purchase. For information or an application, call Arleen Messina at (847) 537-1441 or the church office (847) 398-0770.

St. John's Couples Club: The club invites artisans and craft persons to exhibit at their Arts and Crafts festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 11 in the recreation hall, 1101 Linneman Road, Mount Prospect. Call (847) 824-2603 (daytime) or (847) 299-2721 (after 5 p.m.)

Conant High School Craft Fair: Oct. 18, 700 E. Cougar Trail, Hoffman Estates. Crafters are invited to participate in this juried event. For an application or information, e-mail TNTGeb@aol.com or call (847) 619-3992.

Immanuel United Church of Christ Old Church Craft and Holiday Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 18, 1500 Old Church Road, Streamwood. Crafters are being sought to participate. For information or an application, call (630) 837-7337 or (630) 837-0190.

St. Paul's United Church of Christ craft fair: Oct. 18, 485 Woodstock St., Crystal lake. Crafter are being sought to participate in this 35th annual fair. For information or an application, call the church office at (815) 459-5096 or e-mail LuAnn at Hoponhop@gmail.com.

Alexian Village Winter Bazaar: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 24, 975 Martha, Elk Grove Village. Includes bake sale, raffle, lunch menu. Free admission and parking. Benefits the residents special program fund. Crafters and vendors are invited to participate. For an application or information, call Sharon at (847) 437-8070 or e-mail spushckar@pathwaysl.com.

Alexian Brothers Medical Center Auxiliary Craft Show: Oct. 26 and/or Oct. 27 at the hospital, 800 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village. Crafters are being sought to participate in this second annual craft show. Proceeds from the event will benefit scholarships and health education program in the community. For information or an application, call the Volunteer office at (847) 437-5500, ext. 5847.

College of DuPage Craft Fair: Nov. College of DuPage Glen Ellyn. Crafters are being sought. For details or an application, call Karen Yackley at (815) 878-2728; visit www.craftproductions.yackley.org or write to 1606 W. Jefferson St., Ottawa, Ill., 61350.

First United Methodist Church of Lombard: Crafters are sought for the Nov. 1 holiday craft show. Tables are $25. Call (630) 930-7696 or (630) 627-1668.

St. Matthew Catholic Church Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1, Hughes Center, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Raffle, bake sale, refreshments. Crafters of hand made goods are being sought to participate. Cost for crafter space is $40 for an eight- by six-foot space with two chairs. For information call July at (847) 891-1255 or e-mail jambrose@stmatthewparish.org.

Sonshine Preschool craft/vendor fair: Crafters are sought for the Sonshine Preschool of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church craft/vendor fair on Nov. 1. Contact Barb Orze at (847) 520-1116 for a registration package

>Elk Grove High School 26th Holiday Sampler show:

Arlington Park Craft Show: Crafters are needed for a show Nov. 7-9 at Arlington Park, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. For details or an application, call Karen Yackley at (815) 878-2728; visit www.craftproductions.yackley.org or write to 1606 W. Jefferson St., Ottawa, Ill., 61350.

Bethany Lutheran Church Ladies' Guild Crafters' Paradise craft and folk art sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 8, 1550 S. Modaff Road, Naperville. Crafters are being sought to participate. For details or an application, call (630) 357-2946 or (630) 961-2030.

Gavin School PTA Holiday Craft Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Gavin Central School, 36414 N. Ridge Ave., Ingleside. Crafters are being sought to participate. $30 for 10 x 8-foot area. $5 for table rental; $5 for electric. Call Nicole at (847) 740-1266 or GavinPTA.org.

Mechanics Grove School Holiday Bazaar: Nov. 8, Mundelein. Crafter and vendors are being sought to participate. For information or an application, call Julie at (847) 949-9680 or e-mail JLL6251@comcast.net.

St. Thomas More Holiday in the Hall's Craft Fair and Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 8, 1625 W. Highland Ave., Elgin. Over 80 booths, raffles, food and refreshments available, bake sale. Free. Crafter are being sought to participate. For booth information, call Laura at (847) 888-4363.

St. Joseph's School 26th Festival of Crafts and Vendor Fair: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 9, 118 N. Lincoln Ave., Round Lake. Crafters and vendors wanted. Call Paula (847) 456-5196.

Faith Lutheran Church bazaar: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 15, 431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Crafters and vendors are invited to participate in the church's annual bazaar Gingerbread House Cookies, Crafts and More. Tables cost $50. Call the church office at (847) 253-4839 for information or to request an application.

Kirk of the Lakes Presbyterian Church craft show and bake sale: 10 a. m. 04 p.m. Nov. 15, at the church, directly next to Mundelein High School. Crafters are being sought to participate. Booth space, $45. For an application, call Lori, (847) 277-1495.