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Holiday Happenings Your guide to holiday events, concerts, parades & craft shows

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Cary Park District’s Craft and Vendor Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Community Center, 255 Briargate Road. Shop for gift ideas, home decor and much more from a variety of crafters and vendors. Admission is free. For details, call the Cary Park District at (847) 639-6100 or visit carypark.com.

Batavia MainStreet’s Holiday Market: noon-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, Congregational Church of Batavia, 21 S. Batavia Ave. Batavia MainStreet’s third annual popup market to showcase local retail and shopping in Batavia.

The market is holiday-themed and full of vintage, and one-of-a-kind items from downtown retailers and selected artisans. Visit www.downtownbatavia.com.

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Christmas Bazaar & Greek Food Fest: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 525 Church Road in Elgin. Hosted by St. Sophia Philoptochos, also featuring Craft Vendor Fair. Visit www. st-sophia.com.

Glen Ellyn Historical Society Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11-12, Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. Holiday wares and food for sale.

Authors fair with local writers. For more information, call (630) 469-1867

Weed Ladies Winter Floral Design Sale: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Sunday, Nov. 13, Daniels House at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville.

Silk and dry floral arrangements with a holiday theme. Free admission. For details, contact www.napersettlement.org or (630) 305-5289.

The Grove Arts & Craft Faire: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday Nov. 12 and Sunday, Nov. 13, on the historic grounds of The Grove, 1421 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview. contemporary crafts, distinctive accessories, seasonal decorations, personalized items, creative gifts and jewelry from over 75 juried artisans.

Lunch in the Sugar Plum Café and home-baked goodies and gourmet food items. Admission is $5 per person; $1 for children 12 and younger. glenviewparks.org.

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Bethany Lutheran Church and School Crafters’ Paradise: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 12, 1550 S. Modaff Road, Naperville. Handcrafted items, bake sale, food for purchase. For more

Craft and Vendor Fair: 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, St. Peter United Church of Christ, 47 Church St., Lake Zurich.

From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. booths will be set up in the church education wing and fellowship hall DuPage County Historical Museum Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 12, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton. Handmade ornaments and

Geneva Women’s Club Holiday Arts And Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, Geneva High School, 416 McKinley Ave. 42nd annual show also will have bake sales and raffles. Admission is $5; children 11 and younger are free. All proceeds benefit area philanthropic programs. Visit www. genevawomensclub.org.

Grace United Methodist Church Mistletoe Market Place: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 12, 300 E. Gartner Road, Naperville. Handcrafted holiday items, baked goods, quilt raffle, silent auction. Proceeds benefit United Methodist Women Missions. For information, (630) 355-1748 or www. peopleofgrace.org.

Algonquin Middle School PTO craft/ vendor fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the school, 520 Longwood Drive in Algonquin. It will feature local crafters and vendors showcasing their items for sale. Visit amspto1. digitalpto.com.

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Grace United Methodist Church Mistletoe Market Place: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 12, 300 E. Gartner Road, Naperville. Handcrafted holiday items, baked goods, quilt raffle, silent auction. Proceeds benefit United Methodist Women Missions. For information, (630) 355-1748 or www. peopleofgrace.org.

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CRAFT FAIRS & BAZAARS St. Mark’s Lutheran Church’s “Abundant Blessings”: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 12, at the church, 101 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles. The holiday market, sponsored by the St. Mark’s Women’s Guild, features crafters, vendors, silent auction, cookie walk and more. For details, call (630) 584-8638 or visit www.stmarkschurch.church.

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St. Peter Lutheran Church Fall Festival Craft and Vendor Show: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 12, 43W301 Plank Road, Hampshire. The festival will feature crafts and vendors, as well as a bake sale and produce. There will be raffle prizes and a gift basket silent auction. Also from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. enjoy the Turkey Casserole Dinner.

Carry outs are available. The cost for the meal is $9 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-10. Proceeds support missions of the LCMS. For details, call Darlene at (847) 683-4526 or the church at (847) 464-5721.

Nov. 12-13 A.A. Stagg High School Music Booster Craft Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Nov. 12 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, 8015 W 111th St., Palos Hills.

Admission is $2. Raffle, concessions,

crafters and vendors galore. Something for everyone. For details, staggbands.org.

Christmas in the Country: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, at Sandwich High School, 515 Lions Road; Lynn Haskin Grade School, 720 S. Wells St.; and Sandwich Middle School, 600 S. Wells St. The 35th annual arts, crafts and bake sale with a $3 admission benefiting the Sandwich School Music Association. For details, call Jo Ann Skow at (630) 301-1789 or email snowbird984@aol.com.

Harper College Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine in Building M. Showcasing 200 indoor booths of quality, handcrafted items by exhibitors from seven states. Includes oil paintings, water colors, sports and scenic photography, stained glass, gourds, metal art, ceramics, wearable art, indoor & outdoor furniture, painted windows, yard art, chocolates and various home decor items.

Admission: $5; children ages 11 and younger are free. Free parking. For details, (847) 301-8543 or go to www.

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Heritage Prairie Farm Artisan Craft & Food Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12; and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, in a 120-foot heated event tent and newly renovated rustic barn, 2N308 Brundige Road in Elburn. Eighth annual fair featuring locally made goods, gift ideas, bakery items and more. Vendors from previous years have included Uptown Soda Bread Co., Watershed Shops, and Keya’s Mini Donuts. Visit www.heritageprairiefarm.com.

Palatine Township Senior Center Holiday Cookie Walk: 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Nov. 16 and Thursday, Nov. 17, 505 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. This Cookie Walk fundraiser is a great way to have homemade goodies (cookies, brownies, pies, breads, cakes) for the holidays. Cookies are sold for $8 a pound and there will be a variety of other goodies priced separately between $3-$5 each. Holiday gift items, raffles, lunch served at 11:30 a.m. for a donation of $3.50. To register for lunch, call Carolyn at (847) 776-7261. For details, visit www.ptscc. org.

Nov. 13 Temple Chai Hanukkah Bazaar: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, 1670 W. Checker Road, Long Grove. Start your Holiday shopping early at the Temple Chai Holiday Bazaar. For details, www.templechai.org.

Nov. 15-Dec. 17 Weed Ladies Holiday Floral Sales: 1-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 25 to Dec. 17, Daniels House at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. (630) 420-6010 or www.napersettlement.org.

Nov. 16-19 Women’s Board of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Holiday Boutique: Sunday, Nov. 16-Wednesday, Nov. 19, Lake Forest Recreation Center, 400 Hastings Road, Lake Forest. Patrons can shop from a curated selection of items from over 40 hand-selected retailers in one convenient location, with all proceeds supporting the Board’s fundraising goals, including a $4 million pledge to the construction of the new Northwestern Medicine

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‘Tis the season to be jolly… especially in downtown Geneva!

Join us Friday, December 2nd at 6pm when Santa lights the great tree and sparks a Christmas to remember. There’ll be chestnuts roasting, carolers strolling, a live nativity and candy cane pulls. On Friday and Saturday, December 3rd, you can tour five spectacular houses decked with holly and innovative Christmas decorations. For House Tour tickets and a complete schedule give us a jingle or visit genevachamber.com.

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Lake Forest Hospital. To kick off the Holiday Boutique, the Women’s Board will host a festive “Mistletoe & Martini’s” party from 6 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 16. The event will feature cocktails, shopping and a drawing for assorted top-tier items. Tickets to the party are $50 in advance or $60 at the door, and includes unlimited admission to all Holiday Boutique shopping events.

ExtraCare Holiday Craft Fair: 8 a.m.

-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, Wildwood Presbyterian Church, 18630 Old Gages Lake Road, Wildwood. Over 50 craft tables & more. Boy Scout Troop 672 Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m.-noon with Santa and Mrs. Claus guest appearances! Table proceeds benefits ExtraCare Adult day care program. www.extracare.us or (847) 543-0922.

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Clayworkers’ Guild of Illinois Holiday sale: Nov. 17 to Jan. 7, the Old Courthouse Arts Center, 101 N. Johnson St. in Woodstock. Fifteen guild members are represented in the sale this year.

On Nov. 17-20, sale hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. From Nov. 25 to Jan. 7, hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sundays. A Ladies’ Night will be offered from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1. For details, visit clayworkersguild. com.

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Nov. 18-19 Merry Makers Craft Show: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 816 W. Highland Ave., Elgin. Merry Makers 22nd Holiday Craft Show features one-of-a-kind crafts, wooden bowls, cutting boards, trivets, etc. There will be hand crafted angels, snowmen, Santas, holiday decor items, beautifully sewn table runners, knitted scarves and more.

There will also be bakery goods and candies. Admission free. Contact Karen at (847) 888-2230.

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Holiday Book Sale: 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, Elk Grove Library, 1001 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. Need a special book for holiday giving? You will find it at the Friends of the Elk Grove Library Holiday Sale. Discover gift-quality books on all topics, DVDs, and other items all at great prices.

Proceeds benefit the library programming throughout the year. Visit www. egvpl.org or call (847) 439-0447.

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CRAFT FAIRS & BAZAARS Victory Centre of Bartlett Holiday Bazaar: Friday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 19, 1101 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Bazaar Applications from vendors are now being accepted for the Victory Centre of Bartlett’s 10th annual Holiday Bazaar. For details, call (630) 213-0100.

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Hanover Township Senior Center Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18-19, 240 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Vendors selling handmade crafts including jewelry, candles, knit scarfs, holiday gifts and more. Stop by for a treat at the bake sale. The Stars-n-Stripes CafĂŠ will be serving up the traditional hot dog or turkey chili on Friday for $4 to anyone 60 and older. For details, call (630) 483-5600.

Providence Christmas Market: 4-8 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 18, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 19, at Northwest Bible Baptist Church, 9N889 Nesler Road, Elgin. Visit providencebaptistcollege. com/christmasmarket.

Nov. 18-20 Bling, The Jewelry and Gift Show: 4-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 19 and Sunday, Nov. 20, Highland Park Country Club, 1201 Park Ave. W, Highland Park.

Includes 50 plus juried artists in the categories of jewelry, clothing and accessories. Buy an original gift for a friend or get something for yourself.

Admission and parking are free. amdurproductions.com/bling-thejewelry-gift-show.

Nov. 19 Elgin American Legion Post 57 Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 820 N. Liberty St. Proceeds from second annual event will benefit LivingWell Cancer Resource Center.

Some of your favorite vendors and crafters in one location, just in time for the holidays. Admission is free.

There will be raffles and prizes. facebook.com/ALElginPost57/ Faith Lutheran Church Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. The bazaar includes both crafters and vendors, Cookie Walk, bake sale and raffles. Lunch available.

Free admission.

Girls Day Out Christmas Bazaar: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, Aurora Turners Club, 1335 Mitchell Road, Aurora. Featuring crafters, vendors, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and a $5 appetizer buffet. Free admission. www.auroraturners.com.

p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Featuring 190 booths of arts and crafts in a variety of media.

Admission $5. For details, www. stepbysteppromotions.com or (847) 301-8543.

Salt Creek Sports Center Craft Fair: 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 647 South Consumers Ave., Palatine.

Homemade items. For details, (847) 259-6890.

Washington Street Holiday Market: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, Naperville Central High School, 440 Aurora Ave., Naperville.

Handmade and repurposed furniture, jewelry, home accessories and personal products. $5 entry fee. downtownnaperville.com.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Christmas in the Country Craft Show: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 1023 S. McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake. 37th annual show. Visit elizabethannseton.org.

Holiday Vendor/Craft/Art Fair: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 135 S. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa. Featuring 60 booths of quality merchandise to help you start or complete your Christmas Shopping ... bake sale, cafe, door prizes plus more and free entry.

Festival of Arts and Crafts: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19; 10 a.m.-4

Nov. 20 Fall Harvest Market: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, Unitarian Universalist Church of Elgin, 39W830 Highland Ave. Indoor farmers market and artisan fair. (847) 888-0668 or visit www.uuce.org.

Prospect High School: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 20, Prospect High School, 801 W. Kensington Road, Mount Prospect. The 2016 Holiday Gift & Craft Boutique boasts more than 130 vendors showcasing their

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CRAFT FAIRS & BAZAARS unique gifts, handmade wares, custom jewelry, couture ornaments and home décor. Enjoy the strolling musicians, kids’ crafts, yummy lunch and concessions, raffle and so much more. Admission is $4. The boutique is sponsored by the PHS Teacher Parent Council. For details, email phs-craftshow@gmail.com or search Facebook for Prospect Craft Show 2016.

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St. Mark’s Lutheran Church’s ‘Abundant Blessings’: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 23, 101 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles. The holiday market is sponsored by the St. Mark’s Women’s Guild. For details, call (630) 584-8638 or visit www.stmarkschurch.church.

Nov. 25-27 Lake County Fairgrounds Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: 4-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Featuring 300 indoor booths of quality, handcrafted items by exhibitors from 10 states.

Includes holiday decor, oil paintings, water colors, yard art, wearable art, photography, ceramics, furniture, painted windows, carved wood pieces, metal art, gourd art, lamps, mosaic art, birdbaths and houses, purses, unique tiki bar items, and various home decor items.

Admission: $5; children ages 11 and younger are free. Free parking. For details, (847) 301-8543 or go to www. stepbysteppromotions.com.

Christmas on the Fox Art and Craft Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26 and Sunday, Nov. 27, Prairie Events Center at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. All items are handmade by the exhibiting artist. Christmas floral and candies and a wide variety of jewelry, photography, paper crafts, a wide variety of wearing apparel

and accessories will also be featured.

There will be whimsical folk art with holiday themes, homemade soup and dip mixes, handmade soap, wood signs and knitting. There will be holiday greens for sale from Heinz Brothers Greenhouse. Admission is $3. Visit www.artoftheheartlandinc. com.

Marmion Academy Christmas Craft and Home Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, in the Regole Field House and Alumni Hall at Marmion Academy, 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora. $4 for those 12 and older. Marmion Alumni Association will host its 26th annual Christmas Craft and Home Show on Thanksgiving weekend. Last year’s show featured more than 150 crafters and vendors and drew nearly 3,000 customers. Visit marmion.org.

Lutheran Home Auxiliary Christmas Rummage Sale: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 29, Lutheran Home, 800 W Oakton St., Arlington Heights. New, pre-loved, and vintage decorations, gifts galore, collectibles, attic treasures, housewares, home decor, beautiful gently worn jewelry, and yummy homemade baked goods.

Find an item from your childhood memories. All proceeds benefit residents without resources. Call Sheila at (847) 537-7840.

DECEMBER Dec. 1-2 Holiday Market: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Thursday and Friday, Dec. 1-2, North Central College’s White Activities Center, 328 E. Benton Ave., Naperville.

Part of Cup of Cheer Housewalk. Free admission to Holiday Market Friday afternoon. www.napervillgardenclub. com.

Dec. 1-4 Lambs Farm Holiday Lights Gift & Craft Fair: 1-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. The show features hundreds of vendors on three floors — be prepared to spend several hours browsing and shopping!

Make sure you stop by the Lambs Farm booth to select your homemade goodies as well. Admission is $8 per person; parking is $7 per vehicle. For details, contact Kathy McMeins at (847) 990-3749.

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Mount Prospect Christkindlmarket: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, Mount Prospect Village Hall — Keystone Plaza, Corner of Route 83 and Busse Ave., Mount Prospect. Bring friends and family to witness the lighting of a tree at 5 p.m. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, cookies and carols. Stay and explore the Christkindlmarket from 4-7 p.m. in the Community Room, which welcomes an array of local vendors with creative gifts just in time for the holidays. Free admission.

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CRAFT FAIRS & BAZAARS The Mart’s One of a Kind Show and Sale: Dec. 1-4, The Mart, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, 7th floor, Chicago. The show offers a holiday shopping experience with more than 600 artists from North America presenting handcrafted and specialty items, artwork, festive food offerings from gourmet vendors, fashion shows and live music. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the artists and learn about the inspiration and technique behind their work. For tickets or information, visit www. oneofakindshowchicago.com.

drawing ticket; bring a nonperishable food item and/or a toy to receive an additional drawing ticket. (630) 7660304, Ext. 2 or whitepinesgolf.com.

Dec. 2-10 Christmastime at the Fine Line Show and Sale: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 5-8; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 9-10, Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 37W570 Bolcum Road, St. Charles.

This is a juried members show and sale, featuring ornaments for your tree, handmade teddy bears, pottery, paintings, watercolors, handmade paper/books, cards, jewelry, clothing, wood, rag rugs and weavings along with knitted and crocheted sweaters, scarves, mittens and hats, and more.

Visit fineline.org or (630) 584-9443.

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Cookie Walk: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva, 110 S. Second St. Walk along tables filled with dozen cookies of all kinds at 34th annual event. Visit www.uusg.org.

Dec. 3 Cantigny Park Mistletoe Market: 1-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Visitors Center at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Winfield. Crafters and artists offer one-of-a-kind items for holiday gift giving. Last three hours of the marketplace coincide with Cantigny’s Celebrate the Season Holiday Festival.

Holiday Bazaar & Ladies Night Out: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, White Pines Golf Club & Banquets, 500 W. Jefferson, Bensenville, Mini spa services, boutique shopping, DJ, drawings, demonstrations, and a welcome glass of champagne for those over 21. A $10 entrance fee includes complimentary

Federated Church of Wauconda Christmas Bazaar: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 200 S. Barrington Road, Wauconda. Featuring Grandma’s Attic filled to the rim with gently used ornaments and decorations and the craft area featuring crafted egg ornaments and artistic card creations in addition to quilted, cross stitched and knitted items, hostess and teacher gifts, and tantalizing baked goods. The Glam A Rama Boutique offers gently used jewelry, accessories and clothing. Cookie Walk and handcrafted raffle items. Free.

First United Methodist Church Bethlehem Marketplace: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 123 N. Plum Grove Road, Palatine. Fellowship hall will be transformed into the thriving marketplace of Bethlehem at the time of Christ’s birth. For no admission charge, you can experience the excitement of this lively market, featuring many ancient crafts: Baskets, candles, dreidels, leather, spices and others. But this marketplace is unique; guests don’t just buy the crafts, they actually make them themselves. Buy bags

of “Roman” coins ($6 or $9) and exchange these for the fun of creating these many crafts found in firstcentury Bethlehem. Participants may also enjoy foods found in the Bible at “Rachel’s Inn,” a living Nativity and more. For details, (847) 359-1345.

First United Methodist Church Christmas Sweets and Crafts Shop: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 318 W. Main St., West Dundee. Held during Dickens in Dundee, eighth annual show featuring homemade baked goods, handmade holiday crafts, holiday ornaments and more. (847) 426-2113.

Holiday in the Grove Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Kaneland John Shields Elementary School, 856 Main St., Sugar Grove. Craft and vendor fair. For details, call Diana Baker at (630) 466-7160; email busybeecrafts1@sbcglobal.net or visit holidayinthegrove.org.

Lake Park High School Lancer Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Lake Park High School West Campus Field House, 500 W. Bryn Mawr, Roselle. $2 adults, and free for senior citizens and children. Proceeds

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CRAFT FAIRS & BAZAARS benefit Lake Park organizations including the Foreign Exchange Group and Prom. (630) 295-5313 or dwold@lphs.org.

Longfellow Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Longfellow Elementary School, 501 S. Arlington Heights Road, Buffalo Grove. An array of vendors selling products and specialty items. Live entertainment and a bake sale. Come out and shop for the holidays. Free.

Westmont Band Parent Association Craft Show: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Westmont Senior High School, 909 Oakwood drive, Westmont. Free admission. For more information, contact (630) 468-8100.

Frisbie Senior Center Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4, 52 E. Northwest Highway, Des Plaines. This annual bazaar is held along with the Winter Wonderland event where you can enjoy free pictures with Santa, entertainment and more. All our welcome to attend.

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Countryside Church Holiday Fair Trade Bazaar: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4, 1025 N. Smith Road, Palatine.

Purchase your holiday gifts while supporting the right of people everywhere to earn a living wage.

These fair trade products from all over the globe include jewelry, handbags, toys, clothing, scarves, holiday decorations, coffee, tea, and chocolate. Open to the public; plenty of parking. Some of the participating vendors include Gifts of the World, Blossoms Inspiration and Tree of Life Imports For details, (847) 359-8440 or ccuu@ccuu.org.

Schaumburg Park Foundation Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, Schaumburg Corporate Center (Atrium), 1501 W. Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Crafters and vendors.

Vendors sell books, jewelry, purses and other products. Handcrafted items include textile goods, lamps, wood carvings and many delicate items. Holiday and non-holiday items are available for sale. Admission free.

For details, call (847) 985-2115.

Santa Comes to Hampshire: 1-4 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 4, at Hampshire Middle School, 560 S. State St. The craft show

by Hampshire Area Chamber of Commerce with “Lunch With Santa and Mrs. Claus” from noon to 1 p.m.

Includes free photos with Santa, craft show, kids games and crafts, bounce house, face painting, balloon animals, raffles and more. Visit www. hampshirechamber.org.

Dec. 9 Holiday Shopping Blitz: 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 9, Bartlett Community Center Gymnasium, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. For details, (630) 5404800 or www.bartlettparks.org.

Dec. 10 Fox Ridge Elementary School Winter Wonderland: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 1905 Tyler Road in St. Charles. The Fox Ridge PTO’s Holiday Market. Visit www.foxridgepto.com.

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St. Patrick’s Residence Christmas Cookie Walk & Boutique: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 3, 1400 Brookdale Road, Naperville. Purchase cookies prepackaged or make your own selection and pay per pound, Favorite English toffee made by the Carmelite Sisters. Cookie bakers want to share favorite recipes: deliver holidaythemed cookies to the St. Patrick’s Volunteer Office in disposable containers/trays between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. (630) 416-6565, Ext. 1528, or jwhitledge@ stpatricksresidence.org.

Thayer J. Hill Middle School’s Gingerbread Junction Craft Fair: 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 1836 Brookdale Road, Naperville. Hosted by the middle school’s PTSA, the fair features 60 artisans displaying vintage designs, doll clothes, headbands and bows, handcrafted jewelry (silver, beads, clay), pottery, watercolor art prints, stained glass, wood art, knits, fabric & quilts, holiday decor, candles, handmade soaps, and more. Don’t forget to stop by the holiday bake sale for some delicious goodies. $3.

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Wesley United Methodist Women’s Cookie Walk: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the church, May Street and Galena Boulevard in Aurora. Use the parking lot entrance. The church is handicap accessible. For details, call the church at (630) 896-1033.

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Saturday, Dec. 10, 1000 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Complete your last minute holiday shopping with 250 plus crafters on two floors. They’ll have unique handmade items, seasonal decor, stocking stuffers, sweet treats, gourmet food, pet items, art, jewelry, and more. Concessions are available all day. The Viking Spirit Shop will also be open throughout the Holiday Craft. Free admission and parking!

Presbyterian Church of Palatine Christmas Cookie Walk: Doors open at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 800 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Christmas Cookie Walk and gently used Christmas items for sale. For details, Jan at (847) 253-7810.

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Pheasant Run Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Features 200 indoor booths of quality handcrafted treasures by artists from six states.

Includes indoor and outdoor furniture, painted windows, wearable art, stained glass, watercolors, painted goose eggs, carved fishing lures, stone wall art, drums from propane tanks, squirrel proof feeders, calligraphy, metal art, hand carved Santas, and purses are just a few examples of this quality show. Admission: $5; children ages 11 and younger are free. Free parking. For details, (847) 301-8543 or go to www.stepbysteppromotions. com.

Holiday Art and Craft Market: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 and 10 a.m.4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. Shop for artisan holiday gifts. Part of the proceeds benefit the next restoration project at Mayslake Hall. All ages. Free. Registration not required. (630) 206-9566.

Holiday Faire: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 10, and 10 a.m.-o 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Road, Woodstock. Hosted by McHenry County Fair Association, it is centered around the idea of creating handmade items, featuring over 30 artisan vendors. Fun for the family including meeting Elsa and Santa, creating crafts in Kids Craft Corner, and going on a storytelling hayride, as well as various demonstrations that can teach you many different skills that can be entered in the Home Art’s department during the annual fair.

Compete against others in the county in categories such as gingerbread houses, chocolate chip cookies, holiday decorations, Christmas tree skirt, stockings, wreaths, and more.

Admission is $2 or a nonperishable food item per person; kids age 8 and under are free. Items will be donated to food pantries in McHenry County.

For details, call (815) 338-5315 or visit mchenrycountyfair.com.

Cookie/ Stocking Stuffer Sale and Christmas Resale Shoppe: 9 a.m.1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, United Methodist Church of Antioch, 848 Main St., Antioch. Organ melodies for Christmas will be performed from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (847) 395-1259.

Holiday Cookie Walk & Raffle: 9 a.m.

Sunday, Dec. 11, Church of the Annunciation, 5725 Stearns School Road, Gurnee. Includes raffle with a variety of gift baskets available to win.

Dec. 11 Grand Dominion Lakeside Lodge Holiday Boutique: Noon Sunday, Dec. 11, 3555 Grand Dominion Circle, Mundelein. Free entry, raffle tickets, 20 plus vendors and crafters.

Holiday Shopping Event w/Santa: 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, Kristof’s Entertainment Center and World of Fun, 421 W. Rollins Road, Round Lake Beach.

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Arlington Heights Holiday Book Drive: NowDec. 1, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Donate new children’s books that will be given to low-income families in our area through the Wheeling Township Adopt-a-Family program. Books in Spanish welcome. Info: Deb Whisler, (847) 506-2613 or dwhisler@ahml.info.

Streamwood Veterans Day ceremony: 11 a.m.

Friday, Nov. 11 at the Streamwood Veterans Memorial, 301 E. Irving Park Road. Free.

Stars and Stripes/A Veterans Day concert: 2 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 11, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. American music from the U.S. with the Matt Kowalski Quartet playing jazz, classical, indie rock, more. Free, but tickets required. www.metropolisarts.com.

Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus: Final weekend of the 2016 “Out of This World” show at Allstate Arena in Rosemont. Shows Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets $34-45. www.rosemont.com/ allstate/events America’s Baking and Sweets Show: Nov. 11-13, Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. Explore, discover, shop, take classes, enter competitions. Family Zone for young bakers. $13-$15; free to 12 and under. americasbakingandsweetsshow.com.

Mount Prospect Veterans Day program: 10:3011:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, Lions Park Recreation Center, 411 S. Maple St. Free.

Hoffman Estates Veterans Day ceremony: 10:4511:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, Hoffman Estates Police Department, 411 W. Higgins Road. Free.

Barrington Veterans Day ceremony: 11 a.m.

Friday, Nov. 11, inside Village Hall, 200 S. Hough St. Free.

St. Theresa Veterans Day Service: Noon Friday, Nov. 11, St. Theresa Parish, 455 N Benton St., Palatine. U.S. Marine Corps color guard and two special guests: Marine Sgt. William Mefferd, who served as an active duty Combat Engineer for four years in Afghanistan; and keynote speaker Richard Duchossois, 95, who served in five European campaigns during World War II, including Normandy, where he was a tank commander under General Patton and attained the rank of Major.

Guests can meet the guest speakers after the service. Free, open to the public. (847) 359-1820, or email info@sttheresaschool.com.

Buffalo Grove Veterans Day observance: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Road. Lake County Circuit Clerk Keith Brin is keynote speaker; music by the Veterans of Lake Barrington Shores Brass Quintet.

Before the ceremony, free lunch served 12:15-1:15 p.m. All ages invited; RSVP to tebner@bgparks.org.

Des Plaines Veterans Day celebration: 2 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 11, Prairie Lakes Theater, 515 Thacker St. Hosted by VFW Post 2992 and American Legion Post 36, ceremony will specifically honor World War II vets. Speakers include Dave Clark, U.S. Navy veteran and former Des Plaines fire chief; Kevin O’Connell, retired commander of the Des Plaines Police Department and retired chief of investigations for the Illinois Attorney General’s office; and Journal & Topics editor and publisher Todd Wessell. Free.

Santa at Deer Park Town Center: 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Road. Barrington VFW Post 7706 leads Santa and the fire truck into the center, to turn on the holiday lights. Fireworks, with finale honoring veterans.

Santa visits with children until 8:30 p.m. Free.

Hanover Park Veterans Day ceremony: 7 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 11, outside the Public Works Garage, 2041 Lake St. Honors and recognizes local veterans. Free. www.hpil.org.

Veterans Day Salute to Irving Berlin: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, The Garlands of Barrington Center for the Performing Arts, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington.

Vocalist Spider Saloff, accompanied by pianist Tom Mueller. $10-$15. (847) 381-1730 or www.

Barrington HistoryMuseum.org.

Pedal Power Bike Drive 2016: 9 a.m. Saturday,

Nov. 12, Mikes Bike Shop, 155 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. Donate your gently used, working, unwanted bike to the Pedal Power bike drive, which are given to Chicago Public School children as a reward for making the honor roll. Seven donation sites in all: Mikes Bike Shop; McKenzie Elementary School, Palatine; George Garner Cyclery, Wilmette; Kiddles Sports, Northbrook; Green Bay Cycles, Lake Forest; Glenview Cycle; the Home Depot in Evanston. gopedalpower.com.

Fall Festival: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 43W301 Plank Road in Hampshire. Turkey Casserole Dinner 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., carryouts available. $3-$9. Crafts and vendors, bake sale and produce, raffle prizes, gift basket, and a silent auction. Proceeds support missions of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

(847) 464-5721.

Santa at Spring Hill Mall: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 12, Spring Hill Mall, routes 72 and 31, West Dundee. Parade steps off outside at 10 a.m., followed by cookies and milk, face painting and balloon artist in Center Court. Visit Santa through Dec. 24 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays; closed Thanksgiving Day and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 24. Pet Nights with Santa are 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 22-Dec. 13.

Visit www.springhillmall.com.

Thanksgiving Bird Tales Story Hour: 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 12, The Wildbird Shack, 854 E. Northwest Hwy., Mount Prospect. Geared toward ages 5-8. Free, but RSVP at info@wildbirdshack. com or (847) 873-0409.

Kaleidoscope Kids’ Holiday Art Festival: 1 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 12, Ice House Mall, 200 Applebee St., Barrington. Get art activities punch card at www.KaleidoscopeSchoolofFineArt.org for discounted activities. All kinds of art projects, fees range by activity, $2-$60.

Wheeling Wine, Spirits and Beer Fest: 5-9 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 12, Westin Chicago North Shore, 601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Fundraiser for Clearbrook involves sampling from among 150 exclusive wines plus 150 local and craft spirits. $40-$50. www.wheelingwinefest.com. Must be 21 to attend.

‘A Christmas Story, The Musical’: Eight performances Nov. 12-27, Cutting Hall Performing Arts Centre, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. Music on Stage does a musical version of the classic film. $18-$23. http://www.cuttinghall.org.

Festival Chorus ‘Uncorked’ annual wine tasting: 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, Park Central Banquet Hall, 3000 Central Road, Rolling Meadows.

Fundraiser for the Festival Chorus features wine and craft beers. $30-$40. (630) 651-6748 or events@festivalchorus.org.

Casino Night Veteran’s Fundraiser: 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 12, DoubleTree Hotel, 510 E. Route 83, Mundelein. Sponsored by the Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce. Appetizers, beverage, raffles, and casino games (fun play only). $75-$100. (847) 6800750 or info@glmvchamber.org.

The Buckinghams: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake.

Featuring their top 40 hits and a mix of favorites from the pop and rock charts of the 1960-70s.

Tickets start at $30. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter. org.

Brewery Collectibles Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, Elk Grove Village VFW Hall, 400 E. Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village. Breweriana including beer cans, signs, trays and microbrewery items. General admission $1. Bring your brewery items in for a free appraisal. Info: Ray Capek, (630) 778-1482 or rbcapek@sbcglobal.net.

‘Tailgate’ for the Self-Help Pantry: 11:30 a.m.

Sunday, Nov. 13, Club Casa Cafe, 353 N. River Road, Des Plaines. Watch the Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers with unlimited beer, wine and soda plus a halftime buffet and snacks. $40 plus a nonperishable food donation. Tickets and info: (847) 337-1443. The Self-Help Closet & Pantry, at 600 E. Algonquin Rd., has provided food and clothing to Des Plaines residents in need since 1971.

Norwegian Heritage Fest: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday,

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Sponsored by the Skjold Lodge, Sons of Norway, Norwegian food, exhibits, entertainment, krumkake and lefse baking, fiber arts, rosemaling, Norwegian knife making, genealogy and children’s craft area.

Free, but fee for lunch. Info: Call or text Solveig Bender at (847) 220-0195.

BG Singers Encore! 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. Musical journey through the roots of rock to the contemporary pop of today. Free, but register at (847) 259-3500, or www.phpl.info.

Spirit of Life Chorus in concert: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, Christ Church United Church of Christ, Cora and Henry streets, Des Plaines. “Let There Be Peace on Earth.” Free, donation taken. Donations also taken for Veterans Exiting Homelessness. Visit www.spiritoflifechorus.org/ for more about the concert and VEH. Illinois Rip Chords in concert: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, St. John United Church of Christ, 308 N. Evergreen, Arlington Heights. 16-member, all-female a cappella group from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Free.

“Bach’s Christmas Oratorio”: 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 13, Elgin Community College’s Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. An 18th-century holiday celebration, also featuring the Elgin Master Chorale Children’s Chorus. $19$24. (847) 622-0300 or elginmasterchorale.org.

Permanent botanical wreaths for the Holidays: 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale.

Techniques for creating your own permanent holiday wreath. Free.

Celebrating Our Veterans/Local Stories of Patriotism & Service: 10-11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, Wheeling Township, 1616 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Greg Padovani, veteran and activist, shares inspiring stories of

patriotism and service about individuals from our community. Free, but register at (847) 259-7730 or email to LLahey@wheelingtownship.com.

Holiday Twilight Shop: 4:30-9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 16, downtown Arlington Heights. Must be 21. Shop local with exclusive deals from 4:30-8 p.m., followed by an after party at the Metropolis Ballroom from 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10 ticket includes exclusive deals, snacks and giveaways, raffles. $20 day of event. www. discoverarlington.com.

“A Christmas Carol”: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 18-19, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, First United Methodist Church, 216 E. Highland Ave., Elgin. A radio play adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic novel. $18, $15 for students and seniors. www.elgin-theatre.org.

“Willy Wonka Jr.”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18-19, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, Hemmens, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Children’s Theatre of Elgin’s cast performs this adaptation of Roald Dahl’s book with songs from the 1971 film plus new ones. $12, $10 for students, seniors. cteelgin.com.

‘A Christmas Story: The Musical’: Nov. 18-Dec. 18, Citadel Theatre Company, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. Stage musical based on the classic Christmas movie. Visit www.

CitadelTheatre.org for performance times and tickets. $35-$38. (847) 735.8554.

Chicagopex 2016 Stamp Show: Nov. 18-20, Westin Chicago Northwest, 400 Park Blvd., Itasca. Chicago Philatelic Society offers 80+ dealers, youth booth, USPS booth, 290 exhibit frames, speakers, meetings open to the public, banquet and more. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Friday & Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Free admission & parking. www.chicagopex.org.

‘It’s a Wonderful Life, Live Radio Play”: Friday-Sunday, Nov. 18-20, Mundelein High School theater, 1350 Hawley Road, Mundelein.

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Kirk Players shows: 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, $10-$20. www.kirkplayers.org or (847) 521-6192. Group discounts.

Elk Grove Holiday Book Sale: 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, Elk Grove Library, 1001 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. Gift-quality books on all topics, DVDs, and other items. Proceeds benefit library programming. Free admission. www.egvpl.org or (847) 439-0447.

Barrington Holiday Wine Walk: 2-6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 19, in downtown Barrington, the Shops on Lageschulte Street, the Ice House Mall and in the Barrington Commons. Free wine tastings, tasty treats. Free. www.barrington-il. gov.

An Almost Winter Day: 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, SEBA Park, 151 S. Water St. in South Elgin.

Santa at 3 p.m. for carols and photos with children. Concessions, including the FUNdation selling coffee and hot chocolate for $1 per cup.

A reading of Chris Van Allsburg’s “The Polar Express” with Fox Valley Trolley Museum rides; $1 per person and space is limited. Petting zoo, horse-drawn trolley rides, cookie decorating, children’s activity area, s’more making, and a bonfire. At 5 p.m., Santa will light the tree at the Footprints in Time Plaza. Free admission; some activities have small fee. www.southelgin.com.

Palatine tree lighting: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at Towne Square. Hot chocolate, cookies, and the Palatine Children’s Chorus before the ceremony at 4:30 po.m. Santa and Mayor Schwantz will light the tree at the

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HOLIDAY FESTIVALS & EVENTS Hosted by the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council, the service is presented by multiple faiths in the Northwest suburbs, with nearly 1,000 people in attendance. Free. www. northwestsuburbaninterfaith.org.

Festival of the Wreaths: Nov. 22-Dec. 4, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights. Silent auction bidding at the museum on a series of beautiful holiday wreaths made by community members and local businesses. Benefits the museum’s collections and programs. Bring a nonperishable food item.

Free admission. www.ahmuseum.org.

Turkey Testicle Festival: Doors open at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 23, Parkside Pub, 11721 E. Main St., Huntley. 34th annual festivals features 7th Heaven from 1 to 4 p.m., Modern Day Romeos from 5 to 8 p.m., Boys Band Revue from 9 p.m. to midnight. Admission is $10 at the door.

Must be 21 or older. For bus stops, parking and tickets, visit www.parksidepubhuntley.com/ttf/ facebook.

Mount Prospect tree lighting and Christkindlmarket: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, Mount Prospect Village Hall Keystone Plaza, Route 83 and Busse Avenue. Tree lighting at 5 p.m. with hot chocolate, cookies and carols. Christkindlmarket from 4-7 p.m. in the Community Room. Free admission.

Thanksgiving Eve Service and Pie Fellowship: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, Christ Lutheran Church, 41 S. Rohlwing Road, Palatine. Pastor Joel T. Lohafer offers his inspirational message of Thanksgiving, followed by a pie social. Free. www.clcpalatine.org, (847) 776-9149.

Palatine Turkey Trot: 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. 2-mile run/walk, 5-mile run/walk, drumstick dash for 9 and younger. $20-$30.

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Road, Algonquin. Algonquin Lions Club fundraiser to raise money for Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food Pantry and others. $25 or $35 on race day. www.lionsclubofalgonquin.org.

Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony: 2-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, Market Square, 1 Market Square, Lake Forest. Activities for the whole family. Free. Visit www.cityoflakeforest.com.

Elk Grove Village tree lighting and concert: Friday, Nov. 25 at Town Center Village Green, 901 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. 4:30 p.m. concert by the Buckinghams, to honor the

village’s 60th anniversary. 5:30 p.m. tree lighting with the Buckinghams and Mayor Craig Johnson.

Fireworks will follow, Santa and his elves. Hot chocolate, coffee and cookies. http://www. elkgrove.org.

Arlington Heights tree lighting: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, North School Park, Eastman Street at Arlington Heights Road. Tree lighting, lighted holiday displays throughout the park, hot chocolate, cookies, caroling. Free. www.ahpd. org.

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Hoffman Estates Friendship Tree lighting: 5-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, Hoffman Estates Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road. Santa, refreshments, performances by the Noteables Choir and the HOTT Production Dancers. www.hoffmanestates. org.

Connect to Community Happy Hour Fundraiser: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, D’vine Wine, 243 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. Benefits Connect to Community, a nonprofit serving young adults with developmental disabilities. Sample wines and craft beers, shop for gifts, appetizers, sweet treats and live entertainment. $25-$30. www.

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Cabaret Night: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, Friendship Park, 395 Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Sing along with veteran entertainer Peter Oprisko; wine. appetizers and sweet treats.

Benefits the Mount Prospect Parks Foundation. $15-$20 with $10 Mystery Wine Grab. (847) 255-5380 ext. 103 or www.mppd.org.

“Dream, Dream, Dream-Orbison and the Everly Bros. Re-imagined”: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, Elgin Community College Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive. It imagines a concert experience where the Everlys and Orbison unite as a rockabilly super group to deliver a night of harmonious hits. $35. tickets.elgin.edu. Preshow dinner for $29 per person; reservations required

by Nov. 14, (847) 622-0300.

Glenn Miller Orchestra: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, Elgin Community College Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive. With guest radio host announcer Denny Farrell, they have been bringing the Glenn Miller sound to concert stages around the world for 60 years. $36. tickets.elgin.edu or (847) 622-0300.

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service: 7 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 20 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10 N. Buffalo Grove Road in Buffalo Grove.

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HOLIDAY FESTIVALS & EVENTS Grayslake Tree Lighting Festival and Holiday Market: 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, Center and Seymour Avenue, Grayslake. Sleigh rides, refreshments, and a visit with Santa at The Oasis, 151 Hawley St. Holiday Market at the Grayslake Museum, 164 Hawley St. Sleigh rides 6-8 p.m.

Free. business.grayslakechamber.com.

Libertyville tree lighting and Holiday Walk: 6:30-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Free. Visit www.libertyville.com/calendar.aspx; call (847) 362-2430.

Schaumburg tree lighting: 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, at the Schaumburg Municipal center, 101 Schaumburg Court. Santa arrives via fire truck to light the tree with Village President Al Larson, and stays to pose for pictures. Face painting, temporary tattoos, refreshments, music, and more. Free. http://schaumburgjaycees.org.

‘It’s A Wonderful Life, radio play: Nov. 25-Dec. 27, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Beloved holiday classic done as a 1940s radio broadcast with signature 40s sound effects. $15-$30. www. metropolisarts.com for showtimes and tickets.

Prospect Heights tree lighting: 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, Prospect Heights City Hall, 8 N. Elmhurst Road. www.prospect-heights.il.us.

Touching on Traditions: noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 26-Dec. 31, Elgin Public Museum, 225 Grand Blvd. Annual exhibit features displays of holiday traditions from around the world. Cost is $2 or $1 for ages 3-11. Group tours are available on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Contact (847) 741-6655 or francesca_epm@ cityofelgin.org to register your group. Visit www. elginpublicmuseum.org.

“A Christmas Survival Guide”: Nov. 26-Dec. 4 at Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Holiday musical presented by William Street Repertory. Armed with a copy of A Christmas Survival Guide and an optimistic attitude, the characters charge into an urban holiday landscape searching for the true essence of Christmas. Evening performances at 8 p.m.

Saturdays, Nov. 26 and Dec. 3; and Friday, Dec. 2; and matinees at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, and Sundays, Nov. 27 and Dec. 4. Start at $32.50.

(815) 356-9212 or wsrep.org.

Fox Lake Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting: 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, Grant Community High School, 285 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake. Theme: Christmas Around the World. Illuminated floats go down Grand Avenue and Rollins Road to the Towne Center Plaz, followed by cocoa at Millennium Park, the tree lighting and Santa visits. Free.

Remembering Marshall Fields at Christmas: 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Author and lecturer Leslie Goddard traces the store’s history from 1852 with photographs, ads, postcards and memorabilia that trace the store’s cherished traditions — the Walnut Room Christmas tree, the legendary window displays, and, of course, Frango Mints. $10. http://www.villageofschaumburg.com Spirit of Life Chorus in concert: 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 27, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 195 Nesler Road, Elgin. Theme: “Let There Be Peace on Earth.” Free, donation taken. Donations also taken for Veterans Exiting Homelessness. Visit www.spiritoflifechorus.org/ for more about the concert and VEH. Rosemont tree lighting: 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, Stephens Park. Free. http://www.rosemont.com.

Quick Holiday Cards: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Get to know the basics of Photoshop CC, and learn some quick techniques to turn a photo into a presentable holiday card by adding text and other effects.

Free, but must register at ahml.info.

‘A Christmas Carol 2016’: Nov. 30-Dec. 22, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. A Metropolis and Eclectic Theatre production, newly adapted by Andrew J. Pond, is a fresh take on the Dickens classic and Metropolis tradition. Recommended for grades 1-12. $15-$30. www.metropolisarts.

com for showtimes and tickets.

DECEMBER Renaissance Christmas Benefit: 10 a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 1, Presbyterian Church of Barrington, 6 Brinker Road, Barrington Hills.

Barrington Presbyterian Women’s Christmas Benefit to support local charities has madrigals & bells, catered luncheon, gift baskets drawing, holiday bake sale. $45. Reservation deadline Nov. 21. (847) 381-0975.

Rolling Meadows tree lighting: 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, in front of McDonald’s on Kirchoff Road.

Music and more. Free. www.ci.rolling-meadows. il.us.

“Soul of Steel”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, Elgin Community College Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive. ECC Steel Bands, under director Steve Butters, delight with an eclectic mix of calypso, reggae, rock, and more. $9, $7 for students and seniors. tickets.elgin.edu.

Mount Prospect Holiday Housewalk: 3:30-9 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 2, highlighting the neighborhood around St. Mark Lutheran Church, 205 S. Wille, Mount Prospect. Interiors of six private homes, built between 1923 and 2005, will be featured. $28, tickets sold through Dec. 1 at First Merit Bank, 50 N. Main St.; Mount Prospect State Bank, 299 W. Central Rd.; Busse Flowers and Gifts, 100 E. Northwest Hwy.; River Trails Weiss Center, 1500 E. Euclid Ave.; Lions Park Recreation Center, 411 S. Maple St.; Millies Hallmark, 1024 S. Elmhurst Rd.; Daves Specialty Foods, 105 W. Prospect Ave.; and the Dietrich Friedrichs House museum, 101 S. Maple St. Tickets are also available through PayPal at www.mtphist.org.

Info: (847) 392-9006 or www.mtphist.org.

Des Plaines Holiday on the Square: 4-7 p.m. downtown Des Plaines in Metropolitan Square.

Community holiday tree lighting with Santa, who arrives at 4:30 p.m. for pictures; tree is lit around 6:30 p.m. Free. http://www.desplaines.org.

A Very Merry Huntley: 4-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3, in downtown Huntley.

Friday at municipal complex with horse-drawn trolley rides with pickups at Municipal Complex and Huntley library; Kriss Kringle Market, tree decorating contest and kids games from 3-8 p.m. and visit with Mrs. Claus from 4 to 6 p.m. On Saturday at First Congregational, 11628 E. Main St., indoor farmers market and craft fair from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., church choir’s cookie walk from 9 a.m.-noon, free kids crafts 10 a.m.-2 p.m., visit with live reindeer 10 a.m.-noon, and free Handbell Choir concert at noon. On Saturday in Town Square, Merry Maskers strolling carolers, free hot chocolate and horse-drawn trolley rides from 3:30-5:30 p.m., Christmas tree Decorating contest winners at 4:45 p.m., and Santa arrives on fire truck at 5 p.m. for lighting of Christmas tree. Bring camera for photos with Santa in the gazebo. www.huntley.il.us.

Mundelein Tree Lighting Ceremony: 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 2, Kracklauer Park, Seymour Ave., Mundelein. Mundelein celebrates the official kickoff of the holiday season with the annual tree lighting ceremony and fireworks. Free. Visit www.mundelein.org.

Dickens in Dundee: Friday, Dec. 2, beginning at 6 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 3, beginning at 10 a.m., in downtown East and West Dundee. 29th annual winter festival featuring tree lighting, living windows, Spirit of Christmas parade, Santa, petting zoo, crafts, gingerbread village, Festival of Trees and more. Free admission. dickensindundee.org.

Festival of Trees and Holiday Market: 6 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 2, Lake in the Hills Village Hall, 600 Harvest Gate. Help Santa ring in the season with the Festival of Trees. Join him for a snack, activities and a photo opportunity. Stop by the Holiday Market to shop from various vendors, specialty items, artists and crafters. www.lith. org.

Hawthorn Woods tree lighting: 6-8 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 2, Hawthorn Woods Village Barn, 2 Lagoon Drive. Stevenson High School Caroling Choir, arrival of Santa Claus on a fire truck, hot cocoa and cookies. www.vhw.org or call (847) 438-5500.

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HOLIDAY FESTIVALS & EVENTS Streamwood Luminaria and tree lighting: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 at the Veterans Memorial near Village Hall, 301 W. Irving Park Road.

Volunteers, civic organizations and families line Park Boulevard, the Veteran’s Memorial and Village Hall and elsewhere around town with Luminaria. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, then the annual holiday tree lighting. www. streamwood.org.

Breakfast with Santa: 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Schaumburg High School, 1100 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Sponsored by the girls basketball program. $6 ticket includes breakfast, pictures with Santa, games and crafts, bake sale.

Breakfast with Santa: Dec. 3, Hoosier Grove Farmstead Barn, Streamwood. Call the park district for times and reservations, (630) 372-PARK. Rotary Santa 5K: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, South Highland Avenue at West Campbell Street in Arlington Heights. First 2,000 runners get a Santa suit to wear. Runners of all ages and abilities invited to jolly themselves up and race a trafficfree course in the heart of Arlington Heights. Also a 1-mile walk and a Reindeer Run for 10 and younger. $5-$35. www.rotarysantarun.org.

Teddy Bear Walk: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 3, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Bring a favorite Teddy Bear to the library for stories and songs. Ted E. Bear then leads the march to Village Hall to welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus. Must register, as slots fill up quickly. (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org.

Friendship Park Conservatory Holiday Open House: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at the conservatory, 395 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Visit with Santa, games, music, crafts, live reindeer. Free. www.mppd.org.

Barrington ‘Snow Much Fun’ and tree lighting: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Barrington Village Center, Lake-Cook Road and Hough

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River Trails Breakfast with Santa: 10 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3, Rob Roy Golf Course Clubhouse, 505 E. Camp McDonald Rd., Prospect Heights. Registration deadline Nov. 25 or when capacity reached. $9-$16. https://www.rtpd. org/.

Bethlehem Marketplace: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3, Christ United Methodist Church, 9009 W. Algonquin Road in Algonquin.

See how people lived in Jesus’ time. Children can participate in activities: jewelry making, rope braiding, leather projects, weaving, bread baking, and more. There will be tax collectors, Roman soldiers, beggars, wise men, and the Nativity. It is free and open to the public. For information, call (847) 669-9009 or visit www.gocumc.org.

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Round Lake tree lighting: 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, Round Lake Village Hall, 422 N. Cedar Lake Road, Round Lake. Visit with Santa and mingle with village officials and staff. Call (847) 546-5400 or visit www.eroundlake.com.

West Dundee Winter Fest: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 2-4, 9-11, and 16-18, Randall Oaks Zoo, 1180 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. Holiday lights, decorations, a bonfire, winter treats for sale. On weekends, Santa visits from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; hayrides from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and face painting; live reindeer Sundays. Purchase your tree Friday to Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. at the front of the zoo. All proceeds help benefit the zoo. All activities included with zoo admission ($3.25, $4 for nonresidents; free for under age 2), except hayrides, $2 per person, and face painting, $3-$5. www.dtpd.org.

Palatine Concert Band Winter Concert: 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 2, Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. $5-$8. www.cuttinghall.org/.

‘The Nutcracker’/BYDE: Dec. 2-4, Barrington High School Auditorium, 616 W. Main St. Annual performances of the classic ballet, performed by the Barrington Youth Dance Ensemble. 7 p.m. Friday & Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $15-$30. http://byde.org.

The Nutcracker: Dec. 2-11, 10 performances of Tchaikovskys grand ballet, at Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Performed by the Schaumburg Dance Ensemble, with 150 cast members. $18-$28. www.prairiearts.com.

Bartlett tree lighting: 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, in Bartlett Park, North and Oak avenues. Visit Santa at the Log Cabin from 5-6:30 p.m.; then move to holiday tree, to be lit at 7 p.m. www.village. bartlett.il.us.

Hanover Park tree lighting: 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, outside Hanover Park Village Hall, 2121 W. Lake St. www.hpil.org/.

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HOLIDAY FESTIVALS & EVENTS Randhurst Village Holiday Festival and Light Show: Festival is 3-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Randhurst Village Shopping Center, Rand at Elmhurst roads, Mount Prospect. With Santa and Mrs. Claus, Those Funny Little People and carolers. Light shows run 6-8 p.m. Dec. 3-17, shows every half-hour. www.randhurstvillage. com.

Elf on a Shelf: 1 and 3 p.m. shows, Saturday, Dec. 3, Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine.

Palatine Dance presents its annual holiday dance show. www.cuttinghall.org.

Holiday Tea: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Elgin History Museum, 360 Park St. Featuring North Side Brass. Along with cookies, drinks and other holiday treats, enjoy singing carols and holiday songs with pianist David Nelson. Free admission. www.elginhistory.org.

‘The Nutcracker’: 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, Lake Forest Academy, 1500 W. Kennedy Road, Lake Forest.

North Shore School of Dance production with special guest artists. $16-$22. northshoredance. com/.

Santa at Algonquin Commons: 1-4 p.m. every weekend, Dec. 3-4, 10-11 and 17-18. Santa will be on the Santa Express trolley. Hop aboard and visit with the jolly elf while you travel around the mall. Bring your camera. Elves will give out random gift cards, 2 to 3 p.m. Dec. 3; 2 to 3 p.m.

Dec. 7; and 3 to 4 p.m. Dec. 11. Visit shopatalgonquincommons.com.

Elgin Homes for the Holidays House Tour: 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Northeast Neighborhood Association’s walk features six festively decorated houses in the Douglas/Spring/Brook Street area. Advance tickets are $15 or $10 for age 10-18; $20 day off. Registration will be noon-5 p.m. at Advocate Sherman Center Street Atrium, 901 Center St. in Elgin. Park in the Advocate Sherman South side parking lot at Slade and Center streets, across from the tour registration.

Stop by craft house from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at 808 Douglas Ave. or the warming house from noon-6 p.m. at 1005 N. Spring St. Ticket and registration information are available at www.NenaofElgin. org and www.facebook.com/NENAofElgin/.

Fox River Grove Tree Lighting Ceremony: 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Algonquin Road School, 975 Algonquin Road, Fox River Grove. Featuring pictures with Santa, live music, cookies, and activities. www.foxrivergrove-il.org.

Santa’s Stroll craft beer sampling event: 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, downtown Mount Prospect. Stroll through some of the downtown restaurants, meet reps and sample craft beers from local breweries. $25; must register. www. mountprospectchamber.org.

Lollipop Lane at the Wheeling Historical Society: Dec. 3-11, Chamber Park Church Building, 251 N. Wolf Road, Wheeling. Santa opens the Lane at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Decorated trees, old-fashioned toys, children talk with Santa.

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Monday-Friday. Free. lollipop-lane.org.

Holiday Harmonies: 3-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Buffalo Grove Singers Encore! offer the sounds of the season. $5-$8. bgencore.org. Bring a canned good to donate; stay for cocoa after the show. Info: Bruce Bohrer, (847) 347-2797.

Downtown Elgin Window Wonderland: 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, in downtown Elgin. 18th annual event holiday market, pictures with Santa, storytime with Mrs. Claus, Santa’s live reindeer, carolers, Operation Gratitude Letter Writing and Letters to Santa, tree-lighting ceremony and more. www.downtownelgin.com or www. cityofelgin.org.

Candlelight at the Inn: 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, and Sunday, Dec. 4, Garfield Farm Museum, 3N016 Garfield Road, Campton Hills. Experience

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Hospitality, food, music and bake sale. Donations accepted. (630) 584-8485 or www.garfieldfarm. org.

Mount Prospect Community Band Christmas Celebration: 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Trinity United Methodist Church, 605 W. Golf Road, Mount Prospect. Music of the season, including favorite Christmas carols and songs, with featured vocalist Amy Keipert. Goodwill offering taken to benefit Journeys from Pads to Hope.

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‘Christmas Time’s A Comin’: 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Community Church of Rolling Meadows, Kirchoff and Meadow Drives, Rolling Meadows.

Annual dinner theater featuring a themed dinner and the radio play, which takes the audience to Dec. 24, 1941 and a small country church in Brown County, Indiana. Dinner at 6, play at 7:30 p.m. $15-$28 each. (847) 255-5510 or www. communitychurchrm.com.

Christmas Concert: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Judson University Herrick Chapel, 1151 N. State St., Elgin. Free. Chorus, orchestra and special guest. www.judsonu.edu.

Santa at Reed-Turner Nature Center: 1 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 4, Reed-Turner Woodland, 3849 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Crafts and refreshments provided. Admission: one unwrapped gift for distribution to needy children.

Merry Cary Holiday Parade and Festival: Noon to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, downtown Cary. 15th annual parade steps off at 1 p.m. at West Main Street. Sleigh rides, petting zoo, pony rides and entertainment. carygrovechamber.com.

Clayson House Open House: Dec. 4-Jan. 5, Clayson House, 224 E. Palatine Road, Palatine.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of a Victorian Christmas. Refreshments. Free. palatinehistoricalsociety.com.

The Rip Chords: 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. All-female a cappella group from University of Illinois performs holiday music.

Free, but register at ahml.info.

Illinois Brass Band Holiday Classics Concert: 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. $6-$12. Tickets at Cutting Hall Box

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A Broadway Holiday: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Singers Will & Anthony Nunziata return to Metropolis with fresh takes on classic Christmas songs and with Broadway hits. $35-$40. www.metropolisarts.com.

Holiday Dinner Party (50+): 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Dinner, dancing prizes and entertainment by Maureen Christine presenting Broadway, Big Band in a Winter Wonderland. Deadline to register is Dec. 1. $20. heparks.org.

“Fall Into Jazz”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, Elgin Community College Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive. ECC Jazz Combo and ECC Concert Choir perform the smooth sounds of jazz and a variety of choral music. $9, $7 for students and seniors. tickets.elgin.edu.

Naughty & Nice Holiday Spaghetti Dinner: 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, Lake in the Hills Village Hall, 600 Harvest Gate. Join Santa & The Grinch for spaghetti and meatballs, bread, tossed salad, cookies and drinks. Enjoy DJ Music, GrinchMas Trivia and photo opportunities. Registration deadline is Dec. 7, or until filled. $12, $15 for nonresidents, or $9/$11 for age 3-12; family of five $40/$46. www.lith.org.

Allegro Community Chorus Winter Performance: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. Enjoy the sounds of the holidays in the annual concert performed by Allegro Community Chorus. $10. www.cuttinghall.org.

Chicago Master Singers Christmas concerts: Friday & Sunday, Dec. 9 and 11, Techny Towers, 2001 Waukegan Road, Techny (Northbrook).

Concerts are 7:30 p.m. Friday and 7 p.m.

Sunday. Featuring the Ars Viva Brass ensemble with harp. $15-$48. www.chicagomastersingers. org.

Holiday Pops Concert: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal

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p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Pingree Grove Police Station, 1 Police Plaza. Santa will make his appearance at 4:45 p.m.; photos with Santa, outdoor movie, miniature train rides, crafts, music, food, drinks, silent auction and a North Pole mailbox to mail letters to Santa. www. villageofpingreegrove.org.

Sleepy Hollow Holiday in the Hollow: 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Sabatino Park, Sleepy Hollow. Visit with Santa, tree lighting, carols, hot cocoa with Sleepy Hollow Service Club. Bring a nonperishable food item or monetary donation for FISH Food Pantry. www.sleepyhollowil.org.

Lake Zurich Tree Lighting: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Rotary Park, 7 E. Main St., Lake Zurich.

Miracle on Main Street includes a 35-foot tree, Santa, Mrs. Claus and their reindeer. Lake Zurich High School’s Bare Voices, a DJ and the Academy of Performing Arts. Children’s crafts, sleigh rides, adult beverages, cookies and hot cocoa. Bringing nonperishable food donations to support St. Vincent de Paul food pantry. The Lake Zurich Lions Club Candy Cane Hunt begins in Lions Park right before Miracle on Main Street at 4 p.m. lakezurich.org/585/Miracle-on-MainStreet.

Algonquin’s Holiday Rock on the Fox: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Riverfront Park, 201 N. Harrison St., Algonquin. Annual tree lighting ceremony, visit with Santa and Friends, family activities, and holiday music. Free admission.

Toys for Tots donation bins available for new unwrapped toys. www.algonquin.org.

Cary Holiday Walk and Tree Lighting: 6 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3, Jaycee Park, off Silver Lake Road in Cary. Lighting of the Jaycee Park Holiday Walk, including visits with Santa and his live reindeer and ice skating (weather permitting).

Free. (847) 639-6100 or www.carypark.com.

Wauconda tree lighting: 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Wauconda Park District, 600 N. Main St., Wau-

Office. www.cuttinghall.org/.

The Festival Chorus Christmas Concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, Performing Arts Center, Harper College, 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine.

Accompanied by a full professional orchestra, chorus performs music of the season. $18. www. festivalchorus.org.

“Songs of the Season”: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, Huntley High School Performing Arts Center, 13719 Harmony Road. Sun City Prairie Singers winter concert. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. $10, $3 for age 2-12. sccah.com.

Arlingtones Holiday Concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, Forest View Educational Center, 2121 W. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. “Christmas at the North Pole,” $7-$20. www.arlingtones.net.

Come Celebrate!: 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, St. Raymond Catholic Church, Lincoln Street at Elmhurst Avenue, Mount Prospect. Northwest Choral Society presents the Bach Cantata No. 62 and Festival of Carols by Joseph Martin, as well as familiar songs of the season in new arrangements. $20-$25. nwchoralsociety.org, (224) 585-9127.

Spirit of Life Chorus in concert: 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 4, St. Walter Catholic Church, 130 W. Pine St., Roselle. Theme: “Let There Be Peace on Earth.” Free, donation taken. Donations also taken for Veterans Exiting Homelessness. Visit www.spiritoflifechorus.org/ for more about the concert and VEH. ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ movie showing: 6 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 4, Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. Holiday carols followed by a showing of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” $2, proceeds from the event raffle will support Susannah’s Gift — a scholarship program that makes arts accessible to those in need. www.cuttinghall.org.

Lakeside Singers holiday concert: 8 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 5, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St. Arlington Heights.

Eclectic and energizing with both traditional and unusual songs of the season in classical and pop styles. $25-$35. www.metropolisarts.com Ultimate Ugly Sweater Party: 6:30-8 p.m.

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HOLIDAY FESTIVALS & EVENTS Lake. Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra returns for annual holiday concert with festive combinations of contemporary and classic hits.

Tickets start at $52. (815) 356-9212 or www. rauecenter.org.

Breakfast with Santa: 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Twin Lakes Recreation Area, 1200 E. Twin Lakes Ave, Palatine. Food, games, crafts, entertainment and Santa Claus. $5-$14, must register in advance. Sign up at Rose Park, 530 S. Williams Ave. Palatine.

Breakfast with Santa: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Dec. 10, Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. $10.95-$19.95; 4 and under free. bridgesofpoplarcreek.com or (847) 781-3658. Stay for Winter Fest, a free event running concurrently at Bridges with sleigh rides, games and crafts.

Lambs Farm Breakfast with Santa: 9, 10:30 a.m. and noon, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10 and 11 and 17 and 18, Magnolia Cafe & Bakery, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. $7.95-$16.95.

Reservations: (847) 362-5050. www.lambsfarm. org.

Doll Tea with Fancy Nancy: 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 10, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights.

Tea served in the 100-year-old N.M. Banta house, displays of our historic Martha Mills doll collection, the Lorraine Korenthal dollhouses.

Sandwiches, homemade sweets, steaming pots of tea and a festive punch. For 5 and older. $25, register at https://apm.activecommunities.com/ ahpd/ or call (847) 255-1225.

Palatine Children’s Chorus Holiday Performances: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. Music of the holidays in these annual performances. $10. www.cuttinghall.org.

Vernon Hills Chamber Choir: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Cuneo Mansion & Gardens, 1350 N.

Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills. Choirmaster Jeremy Little and the Vernon Hills High School Chamber Choir offer a seasonal performance.

Free.

“Magical Holiday Concert”: 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 10, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Elgin Symphony Orchestra with the Elgin Master Chorale, Anima-Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus, Midwest Dance Collective and soprano Marisa Bucheit, as well as special visitor from North Pole. Tickets $30-$50. (847) 888-4000 or elginsymphony.org.

Sing-Along Messiah: 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Voices in Harmony with 25-piece orchestra, McHenry County Chorus, soloists, and projections of calligraphy by Timothy Botts.

Tickets start at $15. (815) 356-9212 or www. rauecenter.org.

Elgin Krampusnacht Krawl: 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin. To celebrate the alternative holiday season and help get ready for the Elgin Krampus Krawl, they will walk from the lights on the Riverside Drive, up Chicago Street to the studio for a reception featuring performances, costumes and libations. www.facebook.com/ KrampuslaufElginIL B96 Jingle Bash: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Performances by Britney Spears, Shawn Mendes, Fifth Harmony, The Chainsmokers, G-Eazy, OneRepublic, Dnce, Alessia Cara. $35-$175, plus $15-$20 parking. http://www.rosemont.com.

“The 12 Dames of Christmas”: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Elgin Community College Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive. Angela Ingersoll captures the iconic voices of the holiday season, like Brenda Lee, Judy Garland, Eartha Kitt, Julie Andrews, and Marilyn Monroe, in this merry musical romp. $30. tickets.elgin.edu. Preshow

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HOLIDAY FESTIVALS & EVENTS lively Irish carols, with humor, Irish dancing, a children’s choir and lush string arrangements. $40-$50. www.metropolisarts.com.

Hanukkah Menorah Family Workshop: 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 14, Sullivan Community Center, 635 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Create a unique and usable Hanukkah Menorah; all finished art is glazed, glittered and taken home immediately. $29-$36. www.vhparkdistrict.org.

KISS-FM Jingle Ball: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Performances by Ariana Grande, Ellie Goulding, Backstreet Boys, Tove Lo, Lukas Graham, Daya, Hailee Steinfeld, Niall Horan. $30-$115, plus $15-$20 parking. www.rosemont.com.

New Beginnings Women’s Chorus ‘Holly Jolly Holiday’: 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, Church of the Incarnation, 330 W Golf Road, Arlington Heights.

Traditional and modern Christmas and Hanukkah music mixed with show tunes and a singalong.

Followed by homemade cookies and coffee. $10.

(847) 593-2954.

WSRep Comedy Night: 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Featuring a mixed set based on audience suggestions and original sketches.

Tickets $10 at the door. wsrep.org.

‘The Legend of Santa Paws’: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Family movie night, holiday edition. Rated G, running time 88 minutes. Free, register at ahml.info starting Dec. 1.

The Nutcracker Ballet: 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Berkshire Ballet Theatre’s annual performance. Tickets start at $28. (815) 3569212 or www.rauecenter.org.

things holiday. $30-$35; on New Year’s Eve tickets are $50-$60. www.metropolisarts.com.

Close to You — The Music of the Carpenters: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Featuring Lisa Rock on lead vocals with her six-piece backing band. $27. rauecenter.org.

Almost New Years Party: 11 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Dec. 31, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Make sparklers and celebrate with firework activities (no explosives). For ages 4-6. Free, register at ahml.info starting Dec. 1.

Noon Year’s Eve Party: 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, Lake in the Hills Village Hall, 600 Harvest Gate. Kids, age 8 and under, make party hats and noise makers, dance to music, play games, and welcome in the “noon” year with a balloon drop.

Light snacks and sparkling cider will be served.

Registration deadline is Dec. 29, or until filled. $8, $10 for nonresidents. www.lith.org.

Steve Cochran’s New Year’s Eve Comedy Show: 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Featuring WGN’s Steve Cochran and special guests John DaCosse, Pat McGann and Tim Beneker. Tickets start at $52. (815) 356-9212 or www.rauecenter.org.

New Year’s Eve Family Party: 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, Sullivan Community Center, 635 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. DJ, pizza, ice cream sundae bar, open gym and new Year’s countdown at 6 p.m. $9; 2 years and younger, free.

A Rockin’ New Year’s Eve with Jimmy Nick & Don’t Tell Mama: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Blues guitarist Jimmy Nick and friends offer an evening of comedy and rock ‘n’ roll. Tickets start at $25. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org.

New Year’s Eve Party: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, Elgin American Legion Post 57, 820 N. Liberty St. $10 or $15 per couple. Includes DJ for dancing, a champagne or cider toast at midnight, party favors and food, including a shrimp boil. To reserve a spot, call the post at (847) 741-1684.

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Christmas Light Tour: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, start at Woodfield Mall Parking Lot, Golf and 53, Schaumburg. Take a rallye tour of the best Christmas light displays in the Northwest suburbs. $10 plus a new, unwrapped toy of at least $15 value; or $25 without the toy. Benefits the Marine Corps’ Toys For Tots. Registration at 6 p.m., tour at 7 p.m.

Arlington Heights Community Concert Band Holiday Concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Concert is free, but tickets are necessary. Get them by email ahccbtickets@ gmail.com or at (847) 718-7702. www. arlingtonheightsband.org.

‘A Seasonal Celebration’/Harper College Symphony: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, Harper College Performing Arts Center, Building R, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Holiday music with a singalong. $10-$15, under 13 free. goforward. harpercollege.edu.

Illinois Brass Band Holiday Classics Concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach. illinoisbrassband.org for ticket info.

A Julmiddag Celebration Concert and Dinner: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Swedish Christmas concert followed by a traditional Swedish smorgasbord. Cash bar available. $15-$45. Mail checks payable to ‘Swedish Glee Club’ to Donna Fortney, 1620 Hyde Park, Waukegan, 60085. Info: (847) 244-7465.

Christmas with the Celts: 3 and 7 p.m. shows, Tuesday, Dec. 13, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights.

High-stepping spirited musical selections that are a combination of modern Christmas hits and

Presto! Holiday concert: 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. concerts, Saturday, Dec. 17, Schaumburg Youth Orchestra at Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. $15-$24. www.schaumburgyouthorchestra.org.

The Nutcracker: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at Elgin Community College Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive.

Wheaton’s Alma Dance School performances. $28, $20 for children. tickets.elgin.edu or (847) 622-0300.

An Evening with George Winston/Winter: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. World renowned pianist George Winston returns to Metropolis with his “Winter” show. $45. www.metropolisarts.com.

Ancient Cultural Traditions and the Solstice: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, Elgin Public Museum, Lords Park, 225 Grand Blvd. The Druid Oak King, the Holly Queen, the yule log, campfire and the significance of the harvest and wildlife to ancient peoples. $5. To sign up, (847) 741-6655 or elginpublicmuseum.org.

Santa in Grayslake: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, Grayslake Park District, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Bring your Santa letters and give them to Santa yourself. Also bring one item per child for the Avon Township Food Pantry.

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra, “Ghosts of Christmas Eve”: 3:30 and 8 p.m. shows, Friday, Dec. 23, Allstate Arena, Rosemont. $46.50-$76.50. www. ticketmaster.com.

Rock the Halls Holiday Concert: 5-11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, Smooth Fox Blues Club, 51 S. Grove Ave., Elgin. Third annual concert featuring five performers/bands and raffles, benefiting Food for Greater Elgin and Community Crisis Center. $15, $10 for students with ID; unlimited food and drink buffet while it lasts. Bring a nonperishable food donation. Find Rock the Halls 2016 at www. facebook.com/events/330147350663034.

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