Like to mix your shopping pleasure with great deals and spectacular outdoor weather? Here’s a rundown of upcoming sidewalk sales this summer:

Evanston (Central Street): Thursday, July 10 – Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
What to do: Kids’ activities, Budding Artists Art Fair, Storybook Mom, Antique Fire Truck

Evanston (Downtown): Friday, July 25 - Sunday, July 27, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Glencoe: Friday, July 18 – Saturday, July 19

Wilmette: Friday, July 11 - Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
What to do: Music, kids’ activities

Lake Forest: Friday, August 1 - Saturday, August 2

Winnetka: Friday, July 18 and Saturday July 19, 2008
What to do: Jazz music in all three business districts, food, clowns, games, balloons, face painting, etc.

Highland Park: Thursday, July 24 – Sunday, July 27, beginning at 10 a.m.
Where: Central Avenue from Green Bay to Sheridan Road (and First and Second Streets, and Elm Place)
What to do: Prices at 50 - 75 percent off in most places, kids’ activities, etc.

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Are you a fan of David Sedaris? Then get over to Borders in Evanston tomorrow for a reading and signing of his new book, “When You Are Engulfed In Flames.”

Sedaris has that sense of humor that precious few possess but everyone wants. He’s dry, witty, and just plain funny. And he’s got a wickedly funny sister, so it runs in the family. You can find him on Wednesday the 11th at:

Borders
1700 Maple
Evanston
847.733.8852

The reading and signing is at 7 p.m., but you’ll have to hit up the store around 2 p.m., when they hand out the free admission wristbands.

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