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Great Gifts of the Finest Foods & Imported Specialty Goods Skip a plane ride over the pond this holiday season and excite all of your senses in “La Vie Parisienne Boheme” while experiencing a truly original European Marketplace right here in Colorado!

Come check out our wonderful new wine section offering over 50 varieties of unique one of a kind wines!

DAILY ARRIVALS of NEW & BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY PRODUCTS! We have wonderfully unique and delicious made fresh gift baskets, as well as many other gifts, available for shipment anywhere in the continental US. Please order online with us www.cheeseimporters.com, in person or over the telephone.

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elcome to a holiday season unlike any other.

After months of lockdowns, stay-at-home orders, drive-up testing, remote schooling, election madness and general chaos, 2020 has felt longer than a year.

It’s understandable if crossing items off your holiday gift list is not your number one priority at the moment.

After all, you’re likely unsure if you’re going to get to see your loved ones to give them whatever gifts you buy.

But whatever your holiday festivities look like, one thing hasn’t changed: The best gifts are available from local vendors, artisans and businesses.

In fact, it’s more important now than ever to buy local and support the establishments that make living in Boulder County unique.

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opposed to on Amazon or at a chain store, ripples throughout the community. And buying local this holiday season could make the difference as to whether a business is here next holiday season or not.

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istoric Boulder is excited to announce our partnership with the Museum of Boulder for our 35th annual Homes for the Holidays Tour, “Deck the Lawns,” throughout Boulder’s Mapleton Hill neighborhood Dec. 12 and 13. The tour features a group of architecturally-significant homes in the Mapleton Hill historic district, all with their yards and porches decorated to the nines. You are invited to end your tour at the Museum of Boulder, where you’ll find food trucks, shopping, photo-ops, exhibits and more during their special evening hours!

You’ll also receive a brochure with a map, ample historical information and old photos.

Tickets can be purchased online at historicboulder.org or museumofboulder. org.

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103 Main St., Longmont 303-772-9599 cheeseimporters.com

Play It Again Sports

653 S. Broadway, Boulder 303-499-2011 playitagainsportsboulder.com Mon-Fri: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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lay it Again Sports opened in 1990 and has been happily getting customers affordably into sports equipment ever since. Bring in your quality used gear to trade in for bigger discounts or just for cash. The extra savings during the holidays allows customers to stretch the gift list further! Come check out our huge selection of alpine and nordic ski gear and accessories — everything you need to get out and have fun in the snow! Beyond the holidays, we work with youth leagues and schools throughout Boulder County.

We enjoy helping kids and adults get into sports by offering affordable gear. We appreciate our customers. Happy holidays!

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heese Importers was born in 1976 of a passion for cheeses, all the fine foods that mate with it and all of the beauty this life asks them to offer us! Discover this gourmet marketplace and restaurant just 12 miles from Boulder and embrace la vie Parisienne boheme. From the first step up to the front doors, it invites you to immerse yourself in all things beautiful and worth your time. The shop is filled with unique, tasteful and thoughtful gifts, the finest foods from around the world, exquisite European housewares, eau de toilettes, soaps, quality wrapping paper, books, coffee, teas and more! The Bistrot des Artistes and Belle Epoch Bar serve everything with true perfection and intent (“French onion soup better than Paris!” — Customer quote), seven days a week, same hours as the store. Yes, of course there is more! Explore Cheese Importers’ huge walk-in refrigerated “cave” cooler with more than 350 varieties of European- and U.S.-made cheeses, salamis, pâtés, olives galore and gift baskets ready-made or built to suit your taste. Visit Cheese Importers for exceptional prices and a joyous experience and share in “LA VIE EST BELLE”!

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ABC Kids Climbing 1960 32nd St., Boulder 303-443-5437 info@abckidsclimbing.com

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BC Kids Climbing is the only climbing gym in the world with over 7,200 square feet built specially to foster growth, development, amazing climbing and athletic skills in kids. All kids 2.5 to age 19 have access to ABC’s state of the art climbing facility, through classes, teams, clubs, camps and birthdays. Our ABC Room is designed and equipped specially for kids ages 2.5-5 to foster physical and mental development through movement. Adults may enjoy climbing our amazing routes during open gym on Sundays from noon-6 p.m. This includes bouldering, top-roping, and the training area. While this facility will produce a lot of fun and games for kids of all ages and abilities, it is also the home and training grounds of ABC’s elite team, which includes international champion climbers.

Chautauqua General Store 100 Chautauqua Trail, Boulder 303-954-9185 chautauqua.com

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oulder now has a year-round gift destination with the re-opening of The General Store on Dec. 11. Located in the historic building next to Chautauqua Dining Hall, The General Store offers curated gifts, coffee, pastries and more in a stunning setting.

Smaller Colorado brands shine as well as Chautauqua-branded merchandise and unusual stocking stuffers. After shopping, enjoy a stroll through Chautauqua’s new Art-InThe-Park.

Chautauqua CEO Shelly Benford, says: “The General Store will be a lively place where visitors connect and find one-of-a-kind gifts. We hope the community loves coming to our new store as much as we loved creating it!”

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The Boulder Drum Shop 3070 28th St., Boulder 303-402-0122 thedrumshopboulder.com

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o make all the drummers in your household beam with joy this holiday season, please drop by The Boulder Drum Shop. Our spacious digs offer a larger, more comprehensive array of drums from the world over, as well as everything the working drummer needs to enhance his or her creative gigging experience. The Drum Shop is proud to carry the best selection of ethnic percussion in the Rockies. If you’re look - ing for a great selection of djembes, doumbeks, cajons or frame drums, we are here for you.

The Drum Shop also houses the area’s largest selection of DW, Yamaha, Pearl, Gretsch, Tama and Pacific drum sets and hardware. There is also a great selection of cymbals from every major brand and some nice smaller companies. The Drum Shop is proud to offer lessons by two of Boulder’s finest working drummers — Joe Morton and Christian Teele.

Boulder Book Store 1107 Pearl St., Boulder 303-447-2074 boulderbookstore.net

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his holiday season, we at Boulder Book Store are working hard to make the online shopping experience easy and fun, so we’ve made an Online Gift Guide to help you find the perfect book for everyone on your list. Visit boulderbookstore.net/ giftguide to check it out!

We’re also working with local food expert John Lehndorff to bring you Private Virtual Chocolate Club Parties this holiday season - email chocolateclub@ boulderbookstore.com for more info and to set up a chocolate party with your loved ones.

Where we spend our money these final days of 2020 determines the communities we find ourselves in come 2021, so make sure to SHOP LOCAL during the holidays!

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Climbing Shoes T-shirts Gift Certificates Hoodies Stuffed Monkeys Liquid Chalk Climbing Stickers

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Longmont’s Front Range Mercantile Flea Market 1201 S. Sunset St., Longmont 303-776-6605 Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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ocally owned and operated since 1989, Front Range Mercantile Flea Market offers a truly unique shopping experience this holiday season. Our 21,000-square-foot showroom features more than 90 dealers, each with their own variety of offerings. Front Range Flea Market is your one-stop shop to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list this year. We have fantastic gift ideas for all ages, 0-99! From the funky to the functional, grand to giddy, you’ll find the area’s most deliriously delightful shopping at Front Range Mercantile Flea Market. Stop in today, because what you are looking for might be gone tomorrow!

Boulder Valley Women’s Health Center 2855 Valmont Road, Boulder 82 21st Ave., Longmont 303-442-5160 boulderwomenshealth.org

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his holiday season, consider a gift to a local nonprofit! Boulder Valley Women’s Health Center is your locally founded, locally run, independent provider of reproductive and sexual health care. Founded in 1973 as the first abortion clinic in Colorado, our services have expanded over the years to include a full range of reproductive health services for adults and teens of all genders. Most services are provided on a sliding scale based on income, assuring that everyone -- regardless of income, insurance, immigration status, age, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation -- have access to quality care. This holiday season, give where you live! Support reproductive healthcare access in our community.

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Art Source International (artsourceinternational.com)

Carla Morrison Fine Jewelry (carlamorrison.com)

Charlie’s T-Shirts (charliescolorado.com)

Envision (envisionboulder.com)

For the love of Boulder, now’s the time to stand up and step out to support local shops and restaurants. Remember that behind each and every business are dedicated, hard working individuals who are friends, neighbors and integral parts of our community! Shop and dine local throughout the holiday season and beyond. Buy gift cards and show support for your favorite businesses on social media!

LoveTheLocal.com Please follow all current mandated guidelines for face coverings and social distancing when you visit downtown! Thank you!

This holiday season, give friends and loved ones a sampling of the best downtown Boulder has to offer with a Love The Local Gift Box featuring a variety of themes with products thoughtfully selected from a variety of local merchants. Prices range from $50 - $200.

Order by December 10 .

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1942 Broadway, Suite 301, Boulder 303-449-3774 boulderdowntown.com Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Fri. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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ehind every small business are hardworking business owners and dedicated employees. As we head into the holiday season, now is the chance to show these people – who are our neighbors and friends - communitywide support by pledging to shop and dine at locally owned businesses today, tomorrow and into the future. It’s going to take the help of residents to ensure the continued success of Boulder’s small business community. In downtown Boulder, over 85% of shops and restaurants are owned by locals! Please consider shopping safely in person; buying online; giving gift cards; and showing small businesses love on social media! For the Love of Boulder...now’s the time to Love the Local! LoveTheLocal.com

Monkton Guitars 1505 W. First Ave., Broomfield 720-849-0681

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onkton Guitars, your local guitar store in Broomfield. Whether you are a seasoned musician or a new player, we carry a wide selection to fit every need and budget. At Monkton we want you to pick the instrument up and play and we want you to enjoy your time here.

We carry quality gear including instruments from local Colorado builders and a large selection of vintage. Monkton Guitars strives to create a space like we remember growing up.

Music is personal. Let us help you find the right instrument.

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Locally owned and operated in Boulder for over 25 years

outdoors + distanced + safe All are welcome.

Christmas Story with Living Nativity.

Live Christmas concert on FM radio with Christmas worship at 6pm.

Holy Communion available.

Our cuisine is Mediterranean, focused in Spain, Italy and beyond

Wood fired pizza, bread & Tapas House made pasta Specialty Paella

5pm - 6pm drive through only 6pm - 7pm walk through only Bring non-perishable food donations saintaidans.org 2425 Colorado Ave., Boulder, CO 80302 (across from the CU Engineering Building) Boulder Weekly

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Mike’s Camera Summerdog Farm + Mercantile

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ummerdog Farm + Mercantile grew out of our experience restoring and operating a century-old farm in Boulder County.

Through our online shop, we share a love of timeless design and beautifully worn goods, and an appreciation of simple joys, imagination, experimentation, and sustainability. We offer sturdy vintage finds built for function that feel thoroughly modern, new household essentials made with the quality of heirlooms, and handmade and one-of-a-kind items influenced by folk artists. Discover unique gifts such as restored vintage dough bowls and rolling pins, hand-painted pottery mixing bowls, and striking hand-crafted hex signs symbolizing luck, love, and abundance. Shop online at: summerdog.com

3970 N. Broadway, Suite 101, Boulder 303-786-9004

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agabi Cucina, “Boulder’s Best Kept Secret,” now offers SAFE dine-in options, with our ventilated and heated outdoor patio, as well as safely-distanced indoor dining, featuring two top-of-the-line air purifiers (earthwiseUV) and newly installed iwave I-Ion, anti-virus, technology throughout our HVAC system. As always, we provide FREE delivery and take-out, seven nights per week. Our family owned and operated restaurant has been serving Boulder for 30 years, and we are still offering fresh daily specials and the best Happy Hour deals in town. We know we will get through this together as a community! Order online: http://dagabicucina.com or call, 303-786-9004.

The Health Center

537 Canyon Blvd., Boulder 303-758-9997 Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 9:50 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m. - 9:50 p.m.

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he Health Center (THC), a Denver-based cannabis dispensary chain co-owned by CU Boulder graduate Tiffany Goldman, has opened a Boulder location.

THC Boulder at 537 Canyon Blvd. is its third location and the first outside of Denver. As one of the originating members of the Marijuana Industry Group (MIG), The Health Center has been a proud leader in cannabis policy and advocates for a regulated legal system. The Health Center has always been focused on the cultivation of high-quality cannabis for our retail locations. With incredible weekly specials — from $20 eighths to $119 mix and match ounces to 4 grams of NuHi sugar wax or shatter for $55 — you will be sure to find top shelf bud and concentrates that won’t break your bank. l

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020 has allowed families to spend more time together than in the past. Do not let those family memories go to waste, create a personalized one-ofa-kind gift or keepsake that will help you remember the good times as well as the challenging. Select from our catalogue of customizable photo gifts that we can create from your pictures, art or even a child’s sketch. The possibilities are endless! We are here to help you celebrate your memories with the world’s greatest hobby of photography!

A Bite of Boulder Cookbook

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ive the gift of cooking at home with Boulder’s best restaurants this holiday season.

A Bite of Boulder is the debut cookbook from First Bite, the Boulder County Restaurant Week. This collection of more than 40 recipes features many of Boulder’s favorite restaurants along with stories of their dishes and the people behind the food. With additional special features from local industry personalities will keep you connected to the Boulder dining community throughout the year. Let the nostalgia settle in as you find restaurants and recipes you’ve created so many memories with through the years.

This is the perfect holiday gift - that gives back! 50% of proceeds go back to participating restaurants. By sharing your love for Boulder’s incredible dining scene, you can also support its survival. Cook along with friends and family and stay connected through the food you love.

Available at local retailers Boulder Bookstore, Cured, Peppercorn, Savory Spice and Sweet Ruckus as well as at participating restaurants. To see the full list of locations, visit our website.

IgadI

1325 S. Public Road, Lafayette 303-862-7457, igadiltd.com

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gadI is a vertically integrated cannabis company dedicated to creating the ultimate experience by producing high quality cannabis products including flower, concentrates, edibles, and cartridges, through transparency and education. We prioritize an innovative, straightforward approach to cannabis by applying scientific knowledge in creating each product while providing a transparent and educational experience to our customers in our retail locations. We pride ourselves on the IgadI family established within our organization and focus on channeling that aspect to each retail customer. Our purpose is to continue to expand our footprint in Colorado and bring quality, transparency, and education of cannabis to everyone. Be sure to check out our new Louisville location coming soon!

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Hazel’s Beverage World 1955 28th St., Boulder 303-447-1955

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ith over 15,000 unique products in a 35,000 square foot store, Hazel’s Has It! We are proud to offer Boulder County’s largest selection of wine, beer, spirits, cigars, specialty foods and more in a fun and friendly shopping atmosphere. Hazel’s Everyday Low Prices and friendly, knowledgeable Flight Crew members are eager to share their expertise and help you find exactly what you are looking for.

Voted Boulder’s Best Liquor Store eight years running, we take being local seriously. We are Boulder-owned and operated with a large selection of local products. Shop in-store or Shop on the Fly via our website or app for quick pick up or delivery.

St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church 2425 Colorado Ave., Boulder

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Since in-person worship is still on hold, we are offering an outdoor, distanced, safe and joyful way to celebrate this Christmas Eve. All are welcome to view a Living Nativity, hear the Christmas story and enjoy a live Christmas concert on FM radio in the comfort of your own vehicle. Drive through only from 5-6pm or walk through from 6pm – 7pm. Holy Communion will be available. Please BRING a non-perishable food donation for Sister Carmen Community Center and share this event with friends!

Savory Spice — Boulder 2041 Broadway, Boulder 303-444-0668 savoryspiceshop.com/boulder

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t Savory Spice, we specialize in fresh, flavorful spices, simple meal solutions, gift sets and other tasty products to help you live life full — of meaningful moments, delightful experiences and of course, flavorful food. We strive to remain innovative and provide a fun, inspiring and educational environment for customers and employees. Check out our spice shop locations to find a Savory Spice near you! Live. Life. Full.

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Après-Ski At The Health Center!

$20 Eighths LIMIT ONE PER CUSTOMER, PER DAY. VALID 12/31/20.

BOULDER LOCATION ONLY.

$10 NuHi Sugar Wax or Shatter

LIMIT ONE PER CUSTOMER, PER DAY. VALID 12/31/20. BOULDER LOCATION ONLY.

Buy One Get One

HALF OFF

All Conscious Medz products

Text JOIN THC to (720) 513-3543 for Deals and Promotions

LIMIT ONE PER CUSTOMER, PER DAY. VALID 12/31/20. BOULDER LOCATION ONLY.

ORDER ONLINE WITH OUR NEW AND IMPROVED LIVE MENU

www.thchealth.com

OUR FLOWER OUR QUALITY YOUR LOW PRICES Rec 21+ Happy Hour: Tues-Sat 8-9 am/pm, Sun & Mon all day long!

537 Canyon Blvd. Boulder, CO ALL SALES VALID THROUGH 12/31/20