ILLINOIS CENTRE SEEKS CRAFT FAIR PARTICIPANTS

Crafters, artisans, demonstrators and yard sale enthusiasts are wanted for the Illinois

Centre Mall "Labor Day Craft Fair and Community Yard Sale" to benefit MDA. The "Craft Fair and Community Yard Sale" will run in conjunction with one of America's best known Labor Day traditions, the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, set to broadcast from Illinois Centre Mall on Sept. 6.

The "Craft Fair and Community Yard Sale" will take place Mon., Sept. 6, from 8 a.m. to 6 p,m., on the Illinois Centre Mall South Parking Lot. Space rental is $25 for the one day. All spaces are 20 x 18 and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis with consideration given for type of craft/sale items. Only craft and hard-line items are allowed. Set-up time for all vendors is Sept. 6 at 6 a.m., and must be completed by 8 a.m. Rain date for the event will be Sat., Sept.11.

To reserve a space for this event, please contact Tracey Reel, Illinois Centre Mall at (618) 993-5436 or pick up an application at the mall Customer Service Desk. Entry Deadline is tomorrow (Aug. 30).

Funds from the "Labor Day Craft Fair and Yard Sale" will fund MDA's free Patient Services program.