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

APA-The Engineered Wood Association - Nov. 9.13, annual meeting, Ritz Carlton, Amelia lsland, Fl.; (253) 565-6600; www.apawood.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 -7862, www.nbmda.org.

Black Bart Hoo-Hoo Club - Nov. 14, initiation meeting, La Hacienda Restaurant, Cloverdale, Ca. ; blackbarthoohool 8 1,org.

Southern California Hoo-Hoo Club - Nov. 14, dinner & speaker meeting, Anaheim Hills, Ca.; (760) 324-0842; hoohool 17.org.

U.S. Green Building Council - Nov. 14-16, Greenbuild conference & expo, Moscone Center, San Francisco, Ca.; (800) 795-1747; www.greenbuildingexpo.org.

West Coast Lumber & Building Material Association - Dec. 6, 2nd Growth holiday meeting, Embassy Suites, Brea, Ca.; (916) 235-1 490, lumberassociation.org.

JLC Live Residential Construction Show - Dec, 6-7, Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Or.; (972) 536-6461; northwest. jlclive.com.

Mountain States Lumber & Building Material Dealers Assn,Dec. 7, annual holiday party, Mile High Stadium Club at Sports Authority Field, Denver, Co.; (303) 793-0859; www.mslbmda.org.

Portland Wholesale Lumber Association - Dec. 7, annual Christmas lunch, Embassy Suites Airport, Portland, Or.; (503) 203-6463; www.portlandwholesalelumberassociation.org.

Los Angeles Hardwood Lumberman's Club - Dec, 8, annual holi- day party, Mr. Stox, Anaheim, Ca.; wtlw.lahlc.net.

Home & Garden Shows - Jan. 4-6, Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Or., and Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, Wa.; (800) 37 4-6463; www.homeshowcenter.com.

San Diego Home Show - Jan, 11-13, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, Ca.; (888)433-3976; acshomeshow.com.

Black Bart Hoo-Hoo Glub - Jan. 16, industry night, Broiler Steakhouse, Ukiah, Ca.; (707) 621-0485; www.blackbarthoohoo181.org.

Humboldt Hoo-Hoo Club - Jan. 17, crab feed, Elks Lodge, Eureka, Ca.; (707) 601-9128.

Western Pallet Association - Jan. 18-22, annual meeting, Rancho Las Palmas Resort, Rancho Mirage, Ca.; (360) 335-0208; www.western pallet.org.

Guardian Building Products - Jan.20-22, market, Paris Hotel, Las Vegas, Nv.; (800) 569-a262; www.guardianbp.com.

Do lt Best Corp. - Jan. 23-24, winter conference, Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, Az.; (260) 748-5300; www.doitbestcorp.

Nationaf Association of Home Builders - Jan.22-24, international builders show, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fl.; (800) 368-52a2; www.buildersshow.com.

Renovation & Remodeling Show - Jan.25-27 Portland Memorial Coliseum, Portland, Or,; (800) 37 4-6463: homeshowcenter.com.

National Assn, of Wholesaler-Distributors - Jan. 29-31, executive summit, Fairmont, Washington, D.C.; (202) 872-0885; naw.org.

Budma 2013 - Jan. 29-Feb. 1, international construction fair, Poznan, Poland; (317) 293-0406.

Western Building Material Association - Jan. 30-Feb, 1, annual convention, Doubletree Lloyd Center, Portland, 0r.; (888) 5519262; www.wbma.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. areaat 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."

ADVERTISERS fndex I

For more informalion on advertisers, call them directly or visit their websites lin brackets].

Advantage Trim & Lumber [www.advantagelumber.com]..........41

Ai nsworth [www.a insworth,ca] ...........,,. ta_to

Allweather Wood Treaters [www.allweatherwood.com].............25

Arch Wood Protection/Lonza [www.wolmanizedwood.com] .......5

Bear Forest Products [www,bearfp.com]...................,.................53

California Redwood Co,, The [californiaredwoodco.com].....,....23

Canfor [www.canfor.com]....., .....,..,..,..,......Cover lll

Capital [www.capital-lumber.com]..........................,,........39,41,43

Duckback Products [www.superdeck.com]..........,......................33

Eco Chemical [www.ecochemical.com] ...........,.26

Fontana Wholesale Lumber ffontanawholesalelumber.coml.......4

GRK Fasteners [www.grkfasteners,com]......,.......,................,.....27

Hoover Treated Wood Products [www.frtw.com]........,...............44

Huff Lumber Co

Humboldt Redwood [www.getredwood.com] ldaho Forest Group [www.idahoforestgroup.com] lpe Clip Go,, The [www.ipeclip.com]...................,.,......,......,....,....32

J.H, Baxter [wwwjhbaxter.com],.,.,..,

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

Pacifi c States Treating.....

Pacific Wood Preserving Cos. [www.pacificwood.com]. ............21

Quality Borate Co. [www.qualityborate.com] ...........................,..30

Redwood Empire [www.redwoodemp.com]...................................7

Roseburg Forest Products [www.rfpco.com] .,............................17

Royal Pacific Industries........ ...........,..,....,............38

Simpson Strong.Tie [www.strongtie.com]....,..,.....................,,....19

Siskiyou Forest Products [siskiyouforestproducts.com]...........13

Sunbelt [www.sunbeltracks.com] ..........42

Superior Wood Treating [www.superionroodtreating.com].......43

Swanson Group Sales Co. [swansongroupinc,com]........Cover lV

TAMKO Building Products [www.tamko.com]...............................3

Thunderbolt Wood Treating [thunderboltwoodtreating.com] ...,40

TruWood-Collins [www,truwoodsiding.com],.,............,..8A-88, 37

Utah Wood Preserving Co....,,.............. .,....,,...,....33

Viance [www.treatedwood.com] ..............1 1

Wahoo Decks [www.wahoodecks,com] ...........,..15

Weyerhaeuser [www.woodbywy.com]

Western Red Cedar Lumber Assn, [www.wrcla.org] .............34.35

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