Kids bazaar to benefit coat drive

The first "4 Kids by Kids Holiday Bazaar" will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Community Recreation Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates.

Youth crafters will pay $15 for a table, and experienced vendors $25. Fifteen percent of all proceeds will benefit Candy's Coats for Kids. Featured vendors will include Noah's Ark Workshop, Gold Canyon Candles, Cameron Images photography, Billie Robinson-Annie Lee paintings and figurines, Jewelry and Ornaments by Lori Dybicz, and Cheryl Gaston of Elegant Trends Artwork.

Tax-deductible check or cash donations should be made payable to Candy's Coats for Kids Inc., and mailed to P.O. Box 1365, Palatine, IL 60078. For more information, call Doreen Willis at (847) 202-1118, or visit keepkidswarm.org.