Nov. 14-19, 2007 – Holiday Craft/Bazaar/Bake sale List
Wheaton International Gift Sale
Wednesday, Nov 14, 4 – 8 PM Thursday & Friday, Nov 15 & 16, 10 AM – 8 PM Saturday, Nov 17, 9 AM – 4 PM.
Enjoy a freshly baked roll and fairly traded coffee as you browse three floors, including hundreds of unique gifts handmade in thirty countries. You’ll find something for everyone on your shopping list, and best of all, your purchase will benefit third world artisans who make the items available at this event. Venue: Ten Thousand Villages 401 N. Scott St, Wheaton. More Information: Phone: 630-790-1166
Email: Sharon.Coolidge@wheaton.edu http://www.TenThousandVillages.com
Providence Baptist College Christmas Market: Nov. 15 from 3:30-8 p.m. and Nov. 17 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Handcrafted items from a variety of vendors, home baked goods. Free admission and parking.
Northwest Bible Baptist Church,
9N889 Nesler Road, Elgin.
(847) 931-7222
Holiday Boutique & Food Fest
Thursday, November 15, 2007
10am to 8pm
Kick off your holiday shopping and enjoy homemade Greek cuisine at the Holiday Boutique & Food Fest in Glenview. Cost $2.00
Location: Ss. Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church
1401 Wagner Rd. at Lake Ave.
Glenview, IL 60025
Phone: (847) 729-4263
25th annual Autumn Festival:
An Arts and Crafts Affair: Nov 15 and 16 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Nov. 17 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Nov. 18 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Juried fair, voted one of the Top 100 shows in the country by Sunshine Arts Magazine, offers fine art paintings and home decor, quilts, jewelry and more. Admission $8 for adults; $7 seniors; free for children under age 10.
Odeum Sports and Expo Center,
1033 N. Villa Road, Villa Park.
Stampin’ Up Demonstrators Holiday Craft Show and Stamp Camp: Nov. 16 from 6-9 p.m., and Nov. 17 from 9 a.m.-noon,
Crafts, raffles, scrapbooking, card making, rubber stamping gift baskets. Admission to the craft show free. Stamp Camp $20, reservations required. Proceeds buy phone cards for soldiers overseas.
St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church, Randall Road and Highland Avenue, Elgin. Bobbi (847) 254-2623.
Victory Centre of Bartlett Winter Bazaar: Nov. 16 and 17 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Artists, crafters and vendors, bake sale, raffle, light lunch menu.
1101 and 1105 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett.
Rose (630) 213-0100 or rsimone@pathwayseniorliving.com
Handmade in Hanover, Holiday Craft Show/Sale
Friday, November 16, 2007 thru Saturday, November 17, 2007
9 AM -4 PM
Handmade scarves, quilts, blankets, candles, ornaments, wearable art, and more, by our local artisians. “Homemade in Hanover Cookbook” will be available for purchase.
Location: Hanover Township Senior Center
240 S. IL Route 59
Bartlett, IL
483-5600
Beacon Hill’s Winter Bazaar: Nov. 16 and 17: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Arts and crafts, boutique items, Christmas décor, bake sale, raffle, lunch. Benefits the retirement home’s social committee.
2400 S. Finley Road, Lombard.
(630) 691-4007.
Christmas At The Mill Fine Artisan Boutique
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, November 16, 17 and 18
The Mill and the Graue House will be open for a special holiday shopping event to get you in the Christmas spirit! A group of talented local artisans will be selling unique handmade gifts. Specially selected ornaments, other great decorative items and stocking stuffers will be for sale in the Mill’s gift shop. Strolling carolers and decorated Christmas trees will add to the fun.
3800 S. York Road Oak Brook,
630-655-2090 or 630-920-9720
http://www.grauemill.org/specialevents.htm
Faith Lutheran Church Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice” Gingerbread House Bazaar: Nov. 17 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Cookies sold by the pound, candies, crafts, holiday decorations, ornaments, jewelry, snacks, Cookie Cafe.
431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights.
(847) 253-4839.
South Elgin High School Parent Booster Foundation’s Storm Artisan Expo:Nov. 17 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Unique and original gifts, artisan designs, crafts in a variety of media, home baked treats, raffle, concessions. Admission free, plenty of parking.
760 E. Main St., Elgin.
Melanie (847) 289-3760, ext. 3663.
Crystal Lake South High School Christmas in the Country Bazaar: Nov. 17 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Juried show features handmade items, bake sale, raffles, refreshments. Admission $1.
1200 McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake.
(815) 477-9258.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Women’s Group’s 28th “Christmas in the Country” Bazaar:Nov. 17 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Featuring 75 juried crafters and artisans, bake sale, food court, Advent calendars, Oplatek, raffles. Admission $1.
Crystal Lake South High School, 1200 S. McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake.
(815) 477-9258.
Miracle House Holiday Boutique:
Nov. 17 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Variety of crafters and vendors along with an animal communicator (bring a photo of your pet).
Christ Church, Henry and Cora streets, Des Plaines.
Holiday Boutique
Saturday, November 17, 2007
10 AM to 6PM
Christ Church in Des Plaines
1492 Henry Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone: (847) 803-2901
ExtraCare for families living with Alzheimer’s 14th annual Craft Fair: Nov. 17 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Craft fair, pancake breakfast hosted by Boy Scout Troop 672, Tiny Treasure’s Preschool bake sale, cookie walk, Santa visits, lunch.
Wildwood Presbyterian Church,
18530 W. Old Gages Lake Road, Grayslake.
Dee (847) 223-9309.
DuPage Expo Festival of Arts & Crafts show:
Nov. 17 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Nov. 18 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Featuring 170 booths of quality handcrafted treasures by artists from six states. Admission $2; free for children under age 12. Free parking.
4050 E. Main St., St. Charles.
(847) 301-8543. www.stepbystepcraftshows.com
Wreaths, Garlands & Centerpieces
Green View Nursery
November 17, 2007 , 10:00am
Holiday Decorating Seminar. Please call to reserve seating. Green View Nursery 1501 Ogden Avenue West, Oswego, IL 60543
630-898-0200
Divine Infant School: Aisle of Gifts,
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 17,
1601 Newcastle, Westchester,
(708) 865-8071Elmhurst Ladies Chorus Advent Bazaar:
Nov. 18: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Handcrafted items, German-style lunch and homemade cakes, German Christmas songs.
Elk’s Lodge,
711 W. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst.
Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church Fair Trade Fair:
Nov. 18 from 4:30-6:30 p.m., and Nov. 19 from 8-11:30 a.m.
Fair trade handcrafts from around the world. Benefits Lutheran World Relief.
285 E. Washington St., Grayslake.
Kathy (847) 223-4111 or rlymanjr@juno.com
Congregation Or Shalom Sisterhoods Holiday Bazaar:
Nov. 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Handmade crafts, jewelry, clothing and giftware, vendor representatives, raffles. Free admission.
Hawthorn Middle School, 201 Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills. Debbie debc54@hotmail.com or Shalom (847) 362-1948.
Red Bird Mission Craft Fair
Nov 18 -Nov 19
Kentucky Artisans will have crafts and hand made goods available as part of a sustainable economic program through UMC Global Ministries. Products will be available 9am-3pm Sun. and 9-11am Monday. Excellent Christmas Gifts!
Epworth UMC Elgin37 w 040 Highland Ave.
For More Information:847-931-5400
