Crafts, bazaars and markets
Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
Jan. 31
Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4600, 3002 W. Route 120 in McHenry. All-you-can-eat dinner includes an entry ticket for a door prizes. Admission is $20 per person, half-price for children ages 5 to 10, and free for children under the age of 5. Benefits veterans who are newly discharged, displaced, disabled, homeless or otherwise in transition. Entertainment will be provided by musician Dave Byron. To order tickets or for details, contact Amy Johnson at (815) 455-5190 or Amy_Johnson@NASAEducation.org.
Glass Sampler Class: 1-4 p.m., Saturdays in January; Suevel Studios, Inc., 1021 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Students will try mosaic, fusing, bead making and glass blowing. Register for one or all four. Cost: $160 for all four classes or $45 for one. Ages 14 and up. ahpd.org.
Feb. 7
Used Book Sale: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, Prairie Elementary School, 1530 Brandywyn Lane, Buffalo Grove. The school is having their first used book sale, open to the public. There will be children's, adult's and reference books, CDs, DVDs and more. Book donations can be brought to the school by Sunday, Feb. 1. (847) 634-3144.
Feb. 13
Walk-In Craft Projects: Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13-14; Friday to Monday March 6-9; and Monday to Sunday, March 23-29, Cook Park Library, 413 Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville and Evergreen Interim Library, 290 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills (Evergreen is closed Sundays). For information, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.
March 7
Spring fashion and gift show: The Schaumburg High School VIP Club invites vendors to participate in its Spring Fashion & Gift Show on March 7. They are seeking a variety of offerings such as jewelry, candles, handbags, accessories, fragrances, skin care as well as unique and whimsical gift ideas. 50 spaces are available. Two fashion shows will also be held during the event, featuring spring apparel and prom fashions sponsored by local retailers. Applications can be downloaded from the school Web site: www.shs.d211.org.
Fremd High School Spring Boutique: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 7, William Fremd High School, 1000 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Over 180 crafters offering quality merchandise in a variety of media. Hosted by the Fremd Boosters Club, proceeds benefit sports programs and student organizations. Free parking and admission.
March 21
Boomer Expo: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein. The Mundelein Park District's Boomer Expo will feature more than 25 services and demonstrations related to health and wellness, finances, family, travel, personal development and more. For information, call (847) 566-4790 or e-mail myoho@mundeleinparks.org.
Ongoing
Keepsake quilt: Finished quilt squares due at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Celebrate the Indian Trails Public Library's 50th Anniversary by helping make a keepsake quilt to hang in the library. For details on square sizes, color scheme, patterns and to obtain a backing and batting kit, call Trish McLaughlin at (847) 459-4100.