Lake Co. crafts and bazaars calendar

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

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.

Feb. 21

Grayslake North High School craft show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 1925 N. Route 83, Grayslake. Over 50 vendors, free admission. Proceeds benefit lowering the cost of prom 2009 for the students.

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.

Kirk School Spring Showcase of Arts and Crafts: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 7 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at the school, 520 S. Plum Grove Road, Palatine. Over 95 exhibitor booths in a variety of media. Entertainment, door prizes, cafe, bake sale. Sponsored by Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae and Parents and Teachers of Handicapped Students, the proceeds benefit the Kirk School and the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation. Kathy, (847) 259-8749 or d.mazzocchi@comcast.net.

Grayslake Eighth Grade Celebration Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Grayslake Middle School, 440 N. Barron Blvd., Grayslake. Over 500 crafters offering quality merchandise in a variety of media. Hosted by the Eighth Grade Celebration committee and PTO. Free parking and admission. (847) 543-5836.

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.