DATE Book

Lisflngs are often submitted months in advance. Always verify dates and locations with sponsor before making plans to aftend.

North American Wholesale Lumber Association - Nov. 7.9, Traders Market, Hyatt Regency, Chicago, ll.; (800) 527-8258; www.lumber.org.

Western New York Lumber Dealers Association - Nov. 8, annual meeting, Oak Hill Country Club, Rochester, N.Y.; (518) 2861010; www.nrla.org.

Mid-America Lumbermens Association - Nov. 8.9, fall meeting, Maniott Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, Mo.; (800) 747-6529; www.themla.org.

APA-The Engineered Wood Association - Nov. 9.13, annual meeting, Ritz Carlton, Amelia lsland, Fl.; (253) 565-6600; www.apaw000.0rg.

Northern New York Lumber Dealers Association - Nov. 10, bowling tournament, Potsdam, N.Y.; (518) 286-1010; www.nrla.org.

Northeastern Retail Lumber Association - Nov. 13, technology forum, Doubletree Hilton, Tarrytown, N.Y.; (518) 286-1010; www.nrla.org.

Southern Building Material Association - Nov. 13, two-part sales seminar, Randolph Bundy, Portsmouth, Va.; (704) 376-1503; www.southernbuilder.org.

Southern Pressure Treaters'Association - Nov. 13-14, wood utility pole standards course, Nashville, Tn.; www.spta.org.

North American Building Material Distribution AssociationNov. 13-15, annual convention, held in conjunction with North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors, Hilton, Orlando, Fl.; (888) 7 47 -7 862 www.nbmda.org.

New Jersey Building Materials Dealers Association - Nov. 14, annual meeting, Hilton, E. Brunswick, N.J.; (908) 359-1184; www.n.lDmda.0rg.

Northern New York Lumber Dealers Association - Nov. 14, annual meeting, Gran-View, Ogdensburg, N.Y.; (518) 286-1010; www.nna.0rg.

U.S, Green Building Council - Nov. 14.16, Greenbuild conference & expo, San Francisco, Ca.; (800) 795-1747; www.usgbc.com.

Ohio Gonstruction Suppliers Association - Nov. 15.16, basic residential estimating seminar, OCSA office, Columbus, Oh.; (614) 267 -7 817 : www.myocsa.org.

Central New York Lumber & Building Material Dealers AssnNov. 16, annual meeting, Crowne Plaza, Warwick, N.H.; (518) 286-1 01 0; www.nrla.org.

Rhode lsland Lumber Dealers Assn. - Nov. 16, annual meeting, Springside Inn, Auburn, N.Y.; (518) 286-1010; www.nrla.org.

Southern Building Material Assn, - Nov. 27-28, North Carolina h91 law & payment bond changes presentations, Raleigh, N.C.; (704) 376-1 503; www.southernbuilder.org.

Wallace Hardware - Nov. 27-29, fall market, Gatlinburg Convention Center, Gatlinburg, Tn.; (800) 776-0976; www.wallacehardware.com.

Eastern New York Lumber Dealers Assn. - Dec. 4, show, Holiday Inn, Saratoga, N.Y.; (518) 286-1010; www.nrla.org.

Midwest Roofing Contractors Association - Dec. 5-7, conference, Gaylord Texas, Grapevine, Tx.; (800) 497-6722; www.mrca.org.

Detroit Hoo-Hoo Club - Dec. 6, holiday lunch, Huron River Hunting & Fishing Club, Farmington, Mi.; (586)381-4569.

Lumbermens Association of Texas & Louisiana - Dec. 8, Louisiana Building Material Dealers Association Mardi Gras party, Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, La.; (512) 472-1194: www.lat.org.

Indiana Lumber & Builders' Supply Association - Dec. 13, annual meeting & members' party, Hyatt Regency Downtown, lndianapolis, In. ; (31 7) 87 5-37 37, www.ilbsa.org.

Every day of the year, Almquist Lumber is a wonderland of select hardwoods, fine tools, and creative inspiration to woodworkers in Arcata, Ca.-and beyond.

So it's fitting that the store puts on a real show during the holiday season, by hosting an annual Woodcraft Gallery sponsored by the Humboldt Woodworking Society. Filled with affordable gifts crafted by local woodworkers, the show brings in lots of customers from mid-November through New Year's Day.

"It brings a nice 'buzz' to our gallery area and gets us all dressed up for the holiday season," says owner Eric Almquist. "We provide the space and a fresh-cut Douglas fir tree from our Kneeland timberland."

Each year, Almquist devotes a good portion of the store's ad budget to promoting the year-end show in local newspapers. He believes it's money well spent because he sees lots of new faces each year, and local woodworkers appreciate his support.

The show is held in a 50 ft. by 50 ft. area at the front of the store, which serves as a gallery throughout the year for local art and photography, woodworking creations, antique and new woodworking tools, and howto books.

"Six years ago, when we reviewed the architect's plans for our new building, bathrooms were designated for this area near the entrance," says Almquist. "We thought we could make better use of it."

Opposite the gallery is Dick Taylor's Chocolate Co., which is owned and operated by Adam Dick and Dustin Taylor-two avid woodworkers who prepare handmade, single-source chocolate bars.

"Now our store smells of rich chocolate, with a background of woods and finishes," notes Almquist. "They do a good business during the holidays, too."

Lumber Sales ...,..,.,........................................37

Grumpler Plastic Pipe [www.cpp-pipe.com] ,.......,.......................36

Duckback Products [www.superdeck.com]................................,30

Fasco America [www,fascoamerica.com],................,....,.,.,C0ver ll

Great Southern Wood Preserving [www.yellawood.com] ..........31

GRK Fasteners [www.grkfasteners.com]...,..,.............................,49

Hoover Treated Wood Products [www.frtw.com].........,.....,,,......34 ldaho Forest Group [www.idahoforestgroup.com] ..................,..,.8 lpe Glip Co., The [www.ipeclip.com],,,...,.,....................................41

Jaaco Gorp, [wwwjaaco.com]...

J.H. Baxter [wwwjhbaxter.com]

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Kleer Lumber [www.kleerlumber.com]..........,.............,..,.............23

Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Assn.. [www.nelma.org]....4

Osmose [www.osmose.com] ...,...,.,..,,.... .....Cover I

Overseas Hardwood Co. [www.ohc.net]

Owens Corning [www.owenscorning,com.] ......................,......,....3

Quafity Borate Co. [www.quali$borate.com] ..............................27

Redwood Empire [www.redwoodemp,c0m1..............,,.........,.......19

Screw Products [www.screw-products.com] ......................,,,...,.42

Simpson Strong-Tie [www.strongtie.com]..,......................Cover lll

Sunbelt [www.sunbeltracks.com]

Swanson Group Sales [www.swansongroupinc.com].....Cover lV

Tank Fab [www,tankfab.com].....,............ ....,.,,.....28

TriState Lumber [www.homanindustries.com]........,...,..,..,,........35

Universal Forest Products [www.prowoodlumber.com] .......20-21

Viance [www,treatedwood.com] ,...............,......,,..................,.,,....25

Wahoo Decks [www.wahoodecks.com]

Western Red Cedar Lumber Association [www.wrcla.org]..,38.39

Wolmanized Wood [www.wolmanizedwood.com].........................7

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