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Yard Sales, Farmers Markets a Good Reason to Get Out This Weekend

 Farmers markets and yard sales abound over the weekend.
Farmers markets and yard sales abound over the weekend.
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BOWMANVILLE — Super-size yard sale fever hits Bowmanville this weekend.

More than 75 households are participating in the neighborhood's annual street/yard sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Maps weren't available at press time, but the general boundaries of Bowmanville are Foster, Ravenswood and Western avenues and Rosehill Cemetery.

Residents of the Villa Historic District have also cleared out their closets, basements and attics, placing their wares for sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.

While the neighborhood's yard sale can't compete with Bowmanville in terms of size, the district's charm is a draw in and of itself — the area is listed with the National Register of Historic Places.

The community — bounded by Addison, Avondale, Hamlin and Pulaski — was founded in 1907 and is notable for its many Prairie-style homes, as well as its ban on commercial and multi-unit buildings.

Other events:

The Independence Park Farmers Market is back for a 10th season, beginning its twice-monthly run from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday at Irving Park Road and Hamlin. The market's complete schedule can be found here.

Pick up seasonal produce, cheeses, baked goods, organic meats and more at this Michelin-recommended market. Bring the kids for craft class from 10 a.m.-noon, catch a belly dance performance by the Arabesque Dance and Fitness Studio at 11:45 a.m. and enjoy the bluegrass stylings of the Indy Park Jammers.

The NorthEND Green Market continues its run in Lane Tech's parking lot from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Flex your creative muscles at Lillstreet Art Center's summer open house from noon-4 p.m. Saturday at 4401 N. Ravenswood Ave. Pop into a clay building or mural painting workshop and more during this family-friendly afternoon.

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