Posts tagged Downers Grove Handmade Market

Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club Announces Fall And Spring Virtual Handmade Market Shows

DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS - The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club (DGJWC) announced today, that following the success of this past spring’s Virtual Handmade Market, they will be holding two more virtual events this fall and next spring.

The DGJWC hosted their first virtual Handmade Market show in April 2020 and had over 3,800 website visitors. The transition was made last minute from in-person to virtual due to COVID-19. Cathy Lykins, Co-Chair of the DGJWC Handmade Market said, “We had to quickly pivot from an in-person show to a virtual event in April and were so happy with the success.”

Samantha FigueroaOctober 7, 2020Downers Grove Handmade Market

Founders Day events to celebrate Downers Grove history

Downers Grove will celebrate its history and the pioneers who settled the community during the upcoming Founders Day festivities.

This is the fourth annual Founders Day, although the community has held numerous events over the years to commemorate its past, said Liz Chalberg, president of the Downers Grove Historical Society.

The festivities kick off with the Downers Grove Handmade Market. Sponsored by the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club, the event will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 28 at O’Neill Middle School, 635 59th St., Downers Grove. The fee is $2.

Samantha FigueroaApril 27, 2018Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club, Downers Grove Handmade Market