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Week of September 1st

The Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society hosts its 36th annual Showcase House from Sept. 7-28. A 30-year-old classic English-style brick and stone home in River Forest will be transformed by 16 local designers, with the proceeds to benefit The Children’s Clinic of Oak Park. 801 Park Ave., River Forest; 708-848-0528, ext. 300.

Sprout Home’s annual fall sale starts Sept. 7 with 25 percent off all trees, shrubs, and perennials and up to 75 percent off select home and garden items. 745 N. Damen Ave., 312-226-5950.
 
Poliform (445 N. Franklin St., 312-321-9600; Merchandise Mart, 312-222-8465) is having a sale on all beds in stock at both showrooms, with discounts starting at 25 percent off.

Todd & Holland Tea Merchants (7311 W. Madison St.; Forest Park; 708-488-1162,) marks down selected teas and accessories—including Chantal mugs and teapots, French tea towels, and nearly 20 teas—by 50 percent off from September 6th through 13th.  
 
Fair-trade shop Ten Thousand Villages (719 Main St., Evanston; 847-733-8258) holds its annual Oriental Rug Event from September 5th through 13th, featuring more than 300 rugs from Pakistan. Two “Introduction to Oriental Rug” seminars will be held on September 5th and 10th at 7 p.m. Seminars are free, but reservations are requested.

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