CRAFT SPACE
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| Sisters-in-law, Maria Kormos (left) and Jeannie Jackson, also are business partners in Designs by JeanMarie, a local Elburn-based company. They create one-of-a-kind pieces from unique stones from different parts of the world. They will show their jewelry at the Kaneland High School Santa’s CraftShop Nov. 7, as well as at shows at Marmion High School on Nov. 28-29 and the University of Wisconsin on Dec. 5. (Provided photo.) |
55th annual Women’s Fellowship of First Congregational Church Holiday Fruitcake Sale: The fruitcakes, which will fund missions of the group and which are called marvelous in a recent news release, can be ordered after Sunday services Sunday and Nov. 1 on a sign-up sheet in the church narthex or by calling the church office at 815-758-0691, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by leaving a message at that number 24 hours a day. Cost is $6 for a small fruitcake or $12 for a large fruitcake. Orders may be picked up after noon Nov. 6 or before or after Sunday worship Nov. 8.
Good Shepherd Lutheran School Door to the Holiday Craft Fair: Nov. 7 at 1111 Van St. in Elgin. Crafters can reserve a space; send e-mail to Ann Lesh at alesh@gselgin.org or call the school office at 847-741-7795. The event also will include a turkey dinner with beans, potatoes and cranberry sauce, and food donations are sought. This event usually serves 300.
Creston Booster Club Christmas vendor show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Creston Opera House on South Main Street. The kitchen will sell coffee, hot chocolate and doughnuts in the morning and soup and sandwiches after noon. Vendors interested in a space should call Ann at 815-384-5011 or Dede at 815-384-5555 before Oct. 30.
Oswego High School’s Annual Craft Show: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at 4250 Route 71, south of Wolf’s Crossing and Route 34. Admission will be $3 per person and is free for children younger than 12. For information, call 630-636-2009 or send e-mail to mdoerr@oswego308.org.
Kaneland High School Santa’s CraftShop: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7 on Keslinger Road in Maple Park. For a booth application, send e-mail to Kadie O’Connor at kd3627@hotmail.com. This arts and crafts show will feature original artists and crafters displaying handmade products, including ornaments, quilts, woods, florals and other gift items. Admission is a $1 donation at the door. Proceeds will benefit Kaneland’s Peer Leadership student organization, which promotes team-building and leadership skills through many sports and activities in the school, including the Mr. Kaneland Pageant, which raises money for the Delnor Center for Breast Health, Freshman Orientation Day and Freshman Fridays. For more information about the show, call RMS Promotions at 630-712-4617.
21th annual “Wonderful World of Christmas” Craft Show: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Nov. 8 at Genoa-Kingston High School on Route 72 west in Genoa. More than 75 area crafters and businesses will display items, including oak accent furniture, hand-painted apparel, wickless candles, vinyl lettering and G-K school apparel. Bake sales, food booths and more than 200 grab bag gifts also will be available. For more information about the show or to reserve booth space, call Nancy 815-761-0515. From 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Santa will hear special wishes. Admission is $1 for adults and 50 cents for children; more than 75 chances to win door prizes will be available. A 50/50 cash drawing will take place at the end of the show, along with a raffle for a beautiful handmade breast cancer-themed crocheted afghan. This event is sponsored by the Genoa Community Women’s Club, which this year is celebrating its 62nd year as a club, to benefit the G-K High School scholarship fund. Scholarships are awarded each year to deserving G-K graduating high school seniors. Last year, three students were awarded $1,000 each. The club also donates money throughout the year to community and area programs or people in need of help. Monthly meetings of Genoa Community Women’s Club, at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Resource Bank (lower level) in Genoa, welcomes all women from the Genoa, Kingston and surrounding towns. For more information about meetings, call Mary at 815-784-2115.
Greenery Sale deadline: Nov. 10 for Big Rock Boy Scout Troop 19’s sale. Call 815-286-7228 or 815-286-7275 to order fresh balsam items with large red velvet bows, including wreaths in six sizes, 25- or 50-foot-long roping or garland, memorial pots and grave blankets in three sizes, swags, canes and crosses, which will be delivered Thanksgiving weekend.
22nd annual Farm Toy Show: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 22 at Newark High School, sponsored by the Kendall County Farm Bureau (630-553-7403) and Newark FFA Chapter (815-695-5164). Admission is a $2 donation at the door.
DAWC Holiday Shopping Fair: 6-9 p.m. Dec. 4 and 9-4 p.m. Dec. 5 at 1021 State St. in DeKalb. Crafters, artists and home-based business operators can apply for spaces at the DeKalb Area Women’s Center Almost Annual Shopping Fair. Booth size is 8-square-feet and cost is $50 for the two-day fair. Those needing electricity should bring long extension cords and add $5 to the fee. For a registration form and complete rules, call 815-758-1351. Admission to the fair is 25 cents, which includes a door-prize ticket.
