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Thursday, June 23, 2011

Get Out: Fiber and Folk Art, FundFest and More

Let Patch help you make plans for something fun to do this weekend.

Looking for something to do this weekend? We've got the best bets for cool activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend.  1. Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Fair Where/When: Lake County Fair Association; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday, June 24 and 25, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.,  Sunday, June 26.   Why Go?: Workshops, demonstrations, marketplace and music. Garment competition, do-it-yourself fashion show, juried art exhibit and non-juried vintage handbag exhibit. Pricing: $10 per day or $25 for all three days; free for kids 10 and under   2. D46 Education Foundation FundFest Where/When: Abel's Mexican Restaurant; 1 p.m., Saturday, June 25. Why Go?: Food, live music and fun to benefit the CCSD 46 Education Foundation. Several bands and …

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Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Fiar, Lake County Fair Association, D46 Education Foundation FundFest, and 6 more ›

Sunday, February 20, 2011

The Weathered Crow Flies Again

Owner of downtown décor shop gets another chance to fly thanks to the help of family members.

It is with difficulty that dreams are realized. They are difficult to hold on to, and even more difficult to let go. But sometimes dreams are resurrected. A little store in downtown Grayslake is an example of one such dream which does not have to be given up. Agnes Clark had been a retail store manager for years when she made the decision to fly solo with the opening of her own shop in Grayslake. With her love of folk art and primitive décor in mind, Clark dreamed up The Weathered Crow and opened its doors in October 2009. “The best part of having a business in Grayslake is the wonderful people and the small town feel,” Clark had said. “There is a great sense of pride and community in Grayslake, and I am happy to be a part of it.” Sadly, …

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The Weathered Crow Closing Its Doors and College of Lake County

Iris Paddington

2:32 am on Wednesday, April 6, 2011

I would love to think that my comment instantaneously made that happen but in reality I read the old article first and just saw this now(!)   more ›

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