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Welcome

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2 | A time for reflection

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History

3 | A trip down memory lane Events

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14 | Set a festive table

4 | EDA holiday events 5 | Girls Night Out Helpful Tips

6 | Christmas tree cutting Holiday lighting safety Kids Fun

7 | Kid’s craft guide & Santa sightings Beer Pairings

15 | Caring for your pets during the holidays Calendar

17 | Community calendar of events 19 | Moments to Remember 19 | Christmas in Cle Elum Local

20 | Free family fun at CWU 21 | Spotlight: Youth Services of Kittitas County Health

8 | The beer side of the holiday prep Shopping

23 | Stay relaxed this holiday season Keep It Local

10 | Exclusive gift guide in Ellensburg

24 | Don’t forget to shop local

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here is a cold bite in the breeze as we all begin to plan our holidays. Friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors will gather at homes, community centers, and events to share the joy of the season. Traditions will be created and celebrated, and warm wishes will be shared.

The Ellensburg Downtown Association is pleased to bring you our seventh addition of Hometown Holidays, in partnership with the Daily Record and our many sponsors.

Our Promotions Committee puts together articles written by local businesses and EDA volunteers that are filled with ideas to enhance your holidays.

The New Year is right around the corner. Like any year, 2018 brought challenges and blessings, ups and downs.

During the holiday season, look back on the moments that pushed you outside of your comfort zone, brought you joy, and gave you faith in those around you. Reach out to loved ones who you have not spoken to in madness of the summer and fall. Resolve issues that boiled up throughout the year. Set intentions for 2019 and decide now how you want your year to go. As you celebrate this season in our proud community, take time to reflect and fill your heart with gratitude.

Happy Holidays from the Ellensburg Downtown Association staff, Board, and volunteers.

Molly Jones EDA Executive Director

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History

A trip down

By Sadie Thayer, Museum Director Kittitas County Historical Museum

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ith the holidays approaching, it brings to mind the feelings of the past, of gatherings with family and friends, and of treasured moments.

Downtown Ellensburg has always been a gathering place with shops, restaurants, and events galore. Going back historically, John Shoudy intended to have a public square when he platted the city in 1875, but he saw opportunity and sold lots bordered by Third and Fourth Avenues, and Pearl and Pine Streets. It did not limit the chances to gather, but instead allowed for more buildings and businesses to come into fruition and more opportunities to be had for the growing community.

After the Great Fire of July 4, 1889, instead of focusing on our losses and calling it quits, the town’s resilience and dedication came to the forefront as the community rallied and rebuilt. With the possibility of becoming the state capital, the townsfolk wanted a downtown that was a shining jewel, a true reflection of the promise of our community. While many individuals lost their buildings and businesses with the financial Panic of 1893, still the community persevered and weathered the storm as it did with the Great Fire. Buildings changed owners, businesses opened and closed, and life continued on.

Downtown Ellensburg remained a major destination for people to visit and shop. Many who lived out further in the County spent a day or two in the community, gathering a month’s needs or more. In this 1901 image, individuals waited in line to pay for their purchases of coal at the Bank Saloon Building on Fourth Avenue before proceeding to the Northern Pacific Depot to receive it. This was a very

important part of life, as coal was the primary fuel for all, but it gave the opportunity to shop and bring in other needed products.

Stores like the Bazaar in the Pearson Building (where the Palace Café is today) were the early department stores, offering a one-stop shop for all goods, while specialty stores offered select merchandise like the Fish Market on Fourth Avenue or the Valley Locker on Main Street. Other similar stores continued this trend over time, like with The Hub at the Kleinberg Building in the 1910s, or Kreidel’s Style Shop in the Davidson Building in the 1960s. Businesses like the New York Café, the Ladies Lounge, Webster’s Smoke Shop and Webster’s Café, the 88 Cent Store, Sprouse Reitz, and more echo a fond memory or two for most in the community.

Even things, like the “horse in the door” at Mills Saddle n’ Togs brings a smile to many.

It has also been part of the Downtown Ellensburg tradition to have decorations and festivities, like this picture taken in front of the Davidson Building at Fourth Avenue and Pearl Street, where a large potted tree is simply decorated with lights in both 1900 and around 1915. This reflects toward today, since this is where the Dancing in the State Farm windows takes place, combining a sense of yesteryear with the modern day.

The people, businesses, and buildings that have been here over time tie together our community fabric, and it is during this time of year, that we look back as we look forward.

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Gingerbread House Decorating Contest Gingerbread House Decorating Contest is back! Registration for the contest is open until November 7. Participants will pull out all the edible décor to create the best gingerbread house in town. Houses will be displayed in various downtown locations starting November 9 until November 30. Jars will be placed by each house for voting. To vote, we ask that you donate your loose change and bucks. All proceeds will go to Youth Services of Kittitas County. To register for the contest, contact the Ellensburg Downtown Association at Taylor@EllensburgDowntown. org or call (509) 962-6246.

Moments to Remember

Sponsored by: Cramer’s Furniture A “hometown” tradition, Moments to Remember takes place on the Friday after Thanksgiving. This all day event includes Plaid Friday, Cookie Scavenger Hunt, and Moments to Remember at the Fairgrounds.

Attendees can also enjoy Teddy Bear’s First Christmas performance at Fitterer’s Furniture, Streets of Bethlehem, dancing in the State Farm windows, and more. Starting at 7 p.m. join the EDA at the Rotary Pavilion for the annual tree lighting ceremony.

Plaid Friday Plaid Friday is celebrated nationwide on the Friday after Thanksgiving in lieu of Black Friday. Unlike Black Friday, Plaid Friday is designed to encourage shoppers to shop small and support local businesses as they kick off their holiday shopping season.

Many of our downtown merchants will be thrilled to see you in their shops donning your favorite plaid attire. Join the EDA and downtown merchants for this event and enjoy the diversity of small businesses in our downtown!

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Cookie Scavenger Hunt

Sponsored by: Ellensburg Pet Center Let your child’s creativity run wild as they collect materials to decorate a cookie for the holidays. This event is a favorite for the children and parents alike as they explore downtown businesses, collecting toppings along the way. Start out at the Rotary Pavilion where you can grab your Cookie Scavenger Hunt map. Once you and your child have reached every location join us back at the Rotary Pavilion to decorate! Thank you to Dakota Café for supplying the cookies for this fun family event.

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Teddy Bear Tea

Sponsored by: Fitterer’s Furniture Put on your best holiday outfit and join Mrs. Claus at Kelleher Motor Company. Children and their accompanying family can enjoy a high tea, lunch, crafting, and story time with Mrs. Claus. Don’t forget to bring a teddy bear to donate to the Court Advocates for Children and spread the love this holiday season.

Tickets are $10 for children and $15 for adults and available at Fitterer’s Furniture starting November 13.

Holiday Girls Night Out

Sponsored by: Monster Melts & Cravens Coffee and Mangos Salon Grab your friends and take part in this evening of fun, and fabulous deals. Stop by each participating location for a one of a kind shopping experience including refreshments, raffles, added inventory, live entertainment, at home business consultants, shopping discounts and more! This unique semi-annual event is a local favorite that residents and business owners look forward to year after year. Don’t miss out.

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For the Holiday Girls Night Out in 2017, the Ellensburg Downtown Association decided that we wanted to expand our reach for this beloved downtown event. So we invited the lovely ladies from the Yakima area to join us and offered a free bus ride from Yakima to Ellensburg for the holiday festivities. It was our first time trying this idea out and it was a hit!

We rented the biggest bus possible from A&A Motorcoach and filled it up. 55 ladies from Yakima were able to experience the joys of holiday shopping and fell in love with our downtown shops and restaurants, all while getting a safe ride there and back. We are excited to be bringing this free bus ride back for another year and look forward to it becoming a tradition for the Yakima ladies.

If you would like to reserve a seat on the bus, call (509) 9626246. Signups for the bus will begin on Thursday, November 1.

Deck the Halls... with Art! Thursday, December 6 5:00 - 9:00 pm Join us for a fabulous night out on the town in Historic Downtown Ellensburg Sponsored by:

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Information provided by: Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce

Christmas Tree Cutting Tips

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• Use an outlet that isn’t already devoted to providing power to numerous other appliances.

• Make sure to use a fuse of the

appropriate amperage when replacing a burnt out fuse.

1. B efore you go, make sure you get your $5 tree permit.

2. M ake sure to contact your local Ranger District for any updates on area closures.

3. M ake sure to know where trees can and cannot be cut.

4. When in doubt, give yourself a 150-foot distance from all streams, lakes, ponds, or wetland areas.

5. Notify a friend or family member before you head out and let them know when you plan to return.

6. Venturing into the forest will often require a Northwest Forest Pass.

7. Northwest Forest Passes and permits can be purchased at the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce.

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• Make sure to unplug the strand of lights when replacing a bulb.

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fabricate any kind of electrical cord that has a male plug-in at each end.

• Never use a double male electrical cord.

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Santa Kid’s Craft Guide Sightings

By Taylor Castillo, Ellensburg Downtown Association

he Holidays always seem to spark something within us. It gives us this warm feeling of nostalgia, and a yearning for the simpler times. I always think back to when my mom would go down into our basement, pull out several boxes labeled “XMAS Stuff” and spend an entire day decorating our house with old crafts my siblings and I made as kids.

We’re all well into our 20’s now and although she doesn’t deck the house with our crafts anymore, she still has them stored safely away in bins to look back on.

My mom operated her own daycare for a

little over 10 years, and much of that time was while I lived at home. So I was able to watch her do crafts with her daycare kids and send them home with handmade gifts for their parents, something I know they all cherished and appreciated my mom for doing that.

Crafts may seem messy and like a lot of work. The memories they create, however, are always worth the mess.

Just in case you want to avoid the mess all together, here are a couple simple and mess free crafts you can do with your kiddos this holiday season:

Christmas Tree Garland What you need: different shades of green felt or fabric, clothespins, hot glu e gun, cotton balls, a sewing needle, and string .

Just simply cut the fabric into 3 different sizes in the shape of a tree an d glue them onto the clothespin. Then string your cotton balls on and place each clothespin be tween the cotton balls and voila!

Now you can hang your ga like and keep it for years rland wherever you’d to come!

A great place to find fel t an be Purple Door Fabric in d festive fabrics would downtown Ellensburg!

Make sure to check out Yarn Folk as well for unique and fun yarn.

Ribbon Scrap Twig Ornament

Santa is a busy man this time of the year! Luckily the staff at the Ellensburg Downtown Association have been good this year and we’ve got the inside scoop on where the jolly old fella will be in Ellensburg and the surrounding areas.

Pictures with Santa Kittitas Valley Event Center November 23rd – Afternoon Santa Claus Ellensburg Floral & Gifts December 1st – 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

Cookies & Pictures with Santa Fitterer’s Furniture November 24th – 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Pictures with Santa & Holiday Treats NWIC – Roslyn December 1, 9, 15 – 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Santa Claus Holiday Extravaganza December 1st – 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Santa’s Village Downtown Cle Elum 2 p.m.

Windermere Photos with Santa – Windermere Real Estate/Ellensburg 808 South Main Street December 5th – 2 p.m.-7 p.m.

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The Beer Side of the Holiday Prep

By Rikki Welz, Iron Horse Brewery

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lanning and providing holiday meals can be a daunting task.

Between hosting multiple generations all under one roof, attending to various dietary needs, and plain ol’ picky eaters, it’s hard to keep calm and believe that you are serving a meal worthy of awards. I promise you can do it, with some quick and easy pairings with my personal favorite mealtime workhorse: Beer!

One of my favorite duties when it comes to family meals is pairing drinks with the dishes (or even pouring a few ounces into the recipe). Inevitably, it creates a long-winded lecture from me on why beer is so magical in a cultural, historical, and scientific standpoint to my family, but thankfully, I have a very patient family. Pairing beer with food is one of the easiest ways to take your meal from the ordinary to the extraordinary, creating a dialogue of flavors and emotions with your group, and providing memories for years to come.

To keep things simple, the best way to pair your meals with beer are to: 1. Match flavor intensities.

2. Find complementary flavors between the pair.

3. Find ways to enjoyably contrast the flavors in your beer and food.

Above all, have an open mind and a heart for adventure, it’s just beer, after all.

Intensity Think about how the flavor impacts the dish.

Does the secret family recipe include habaneros?

Does the smoker run quietly in the background of all family get togethers?

Are you beginning the day with a guilt free salad at lunch? Each meal and dish has its own story to tell, and it is important to find a pairing that matches in volume. A light pilsner won’t stand up to the juicy goodness of a standing rib roast, just as an Imperial IPA would completely overpower a simple turkey sandwich with cranberry cream cheese spread.

Helpful hint: each course should increase in intensity (both food and beer wise), to ensure the palate doesn’t become exhausted.

Complement Here is where the fun really begins. What specific flavors do you enjoy in the dish? When it comes to a prime rib for example, the savory sweet crust with notes of caramelization and espresso-y roasted notes make the dish second to none. When I think of these flavors, I then consider my beer options: where can I find a savory sweet roasted flavor to mimic the ones in this dish? Maybe a stout, porter, or a Quilter’s Irish Death?

Contrast and Cut Sometimes, things need balance. Carrot cake with a pumpkin spice latte may sound nice to some, while to others the flavors become overly sweet and spicy, having no break from the seasoning overload. To combat this, we may instead try pairing

the carrot cake with a Pale ale or IPA, where the moderate to strong bitterness can provide a balance to the sweetness, and the carbonation can cut through the thick cream cheese frosting.

Secret Ingredient Sometimes, it’s fun to jazz up your recipe with a splash of beer. Try pouring a few ounces of a brown ale in your coffee cake batter.

Or maybe a splash of IPA in your homemade honey mustard salad dressing.

How about a pale ale in your turkey brine? Think of the above hints and how the beer flavor itself would add to the recipe. One warning however- the higher the IBUs (international bitterness units) of the beer (generally found on the label, or ask the brewer), the more it will intensify as it cooks, so if you don’t want a weirdly bitter/sour flavor, skip adding a triple IPA to heat, and instead look for a less hoppy option.

I hope this helps guide your preparations and gives you that extra boost of confidence we all can use from time to time. You got this!

Rikki Welz is the Director of Optimism at Iron Horse Brewery. She lives in Ellensburg with her husband Paul Copenhaver and their two cats.

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INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbs. olive oil 1 Tbs. butter 2/3 C. Irish Death Beer 1 Tbs. tomato paste ¼ C. heavy cream 1 Tbs. cilantro 1 Tbs. sweet chili sauce 1 lb. shrimp peeled and deveined ¼ C. green onions for garnish

In a large skillet, heat oil and butter until melted. Add the beer, tomato paste, and chili sauce and bring to a boil. Add heavy cream, cilantro, and shrimp. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, turn shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes. Depending on how big the shrimp is will determine how long you cook them. Once the shrimp is done, remove them from the pan and continue to cook the sauce to reduce and let it thicken. Pour a little over the shrimp and put remaining sauce in a dish for dipping if desired. Top with green onion and serve.

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1 3 – 4 lb. chicken 1 Can of High Five Hefeweizen 3/4 cup honey 1 tsp. ginger 1 tsp. garlic 1/2 tsp. Sriracha sauce 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes Salt & pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350. In a gallon size baggie, mix the can of High Five, honey, ginger, garlic, Sriracha, salt, and pepper.

Add the chicken and marinade for 30 minutes. Place the chicken on a beer can roaster and pour ½ the liquid over the chicken to coat. Back for 1 hour or until the chicken is golden brown and has reached 165 degrees. Basting every 20 minutes.

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he holidays in Ellensburg are an exciting time. From the downtown lighting during Moments to Remember to kids scurrying around during Cookie Scavenger Hunt.

What’s even more exciting is the multitude of shopping options in Downtown Ellensburg providing unique gift giving ideas for anyone on your list.

Here are some great gift ideas from just a handful of the wonderful shopping experiences available in Downtown Ellensburg.

Gifts of Comfort Fuzzy Sweaters from Claim Clothing: Cozy never looked so good and it’s never been easier to choose that perfect gift for all of the ladies in your life! Our Faux Fur collection is packed with style, warmth and available in easy sizing options for you to leave feeling and looking confident!

Slippers from Mt. High Sports: Your feet will keep warm and toasty this winter when you choose from the technical features of The North Face Thermoball slippers or the casual features of Sanuk Slippers. We have something for everyone.

Puffys from Mt. High Sports: Keep warm this winter with a men’s or women’s puffy coat from The North Face, Patagonia and Prana. Down or Synthetic, Vest or Coat, many colors are available.

Gifts for the gentlemen Grooming & Relaxation from Alenté: Give that special man in your life the gift of grooming and relaxation. With his haircut he’ll also enjoy a complimentary scalp and shoulder massage and a glass of Whipsaw beer, brewed right here in Ellensburg, Washington.

Gifts for the outdoor enthusiasts Snowshoes from Mt. High Sports: Get outside and active this winter. Snowshoeing makes for great exercise plus it’s easy to learn. Snowshoeing is taking off as one of the fastest growing winter sports.

Socks from Mt. High Sports: Socks are a great gift for everyone and we have a bunch of fantastic brands. Smartwool, Darn Tough, and Fits. Most are made of Merino wool. The fine itch-free fibers of merino wool have virtually replaced the scratchy rag wool socks previous generations used. The biggest advantage of Merino wool is that they are thermostatic (temperature regulating), so your feet stay comfortable in a wide range of temperatures. Wool can also absorb 30% of its weight in water, helping feet stay dry in most conditions.

Gifts for anyone and just because Mug Gift Sets from Claim Clothing: Whether it be for an office gift exchange, your sister-in-law, a last minute gift or maybe even for yourself; Claim Clothing’s Gift Sets are a perfect option for anyone! You pick one of our sassy mug designs, a pair of earrings that will impress your special someone and we’ll take it from there, wrapping it in a festive bag with all of the bells and whistles!

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Hydroflask bottles from Mt. High Sports: Hydroflask uses “Tempshield” double wall insulation to protect the temperature from outside elements.

Cold drinks stays icy cold up to 24 hours and hot liquids stays steaming hot up to 6 hours. All of the Hydroflask products are made with 18/8 prograde stainless steel – a metal recognized for its strength and purity. It also protects against flavor transfer.

she know at the time she was launching a business.

Since then, Maranda Lee’s bag collection has grown to include totes, messenger bags, clutches and baby accessories. Every piece is hand cut from original patterns, perfected over the years and sewn in her studio in Livingston, Montana.

Gifts Loved by All from Alenté: Alenté offers a variety of spa services including massage, facials, nail services, waxing and more! Treat your loved one to the ultimate spa day that they won’t forget.

We offer exclusive spa packages that will leave them feeling relaxed, refreshed and renewed.

Services and price lists available at www.alentespa. com

Glass Drinking Straws available at Gallery One: Custom Glass Drinking Straws are handmade in the pacific northwest in a home studio in Selah, WA. A husband and wife team dedicated to providing an alternative to plastic straws in hopes for a healthier planet for our children and all future generations. Each straw is made with love knowing that you will be using it on a daily basis. Make the switch to a healthy and toxin-free life both for yourself and our planet!

Nerdy Gifts Games, comics and collectibles from Nerdcore Toys: Whether buying for your inner Nerd or that Nerdy family member Nerdcore Toys has you covered with games, comics and collectibles.

Also an official tournament store for both Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card games and weekly tournament in the store on Saturdays. Nerdcore is a full line stocking dealer for Games Workshop / WarHammer 40K miniature tabletop game with weekly meetups at the store every Wednesday night. Some of the other lines they carry are: Loungefly, Squishables, Toki Doki, Funko Pops. As always, “You know what your inner Nerd wants!”

Gifts for the family Board games from Nerd Core: Nerdcore carries a full line of board games for all ages and for the entire family. From family favorites like Monopoly, Clue, Trivial Pursuit to more favorite gamer titles like Settlers of Catan, Abyss, and Pandemic just to name a few.

Gifts for Women Pampering from Alenté: Who doesn’t love to feel beautiful and pampered? In our AVEDA concept salon, we offer an array of hair color, haircut and styling services. Our team of talented stylists are ready to take care of her hair needs and treat her to complimentary renewing AVEDA rituals.

Our gift cards can be used as cash and redeemed toward any service and/or our wide selection of hair, skin and beauty products.

Maranda Lee Bags available at Gallery One: Maranda Lee began creating FUN-ctional handbags in 2009 after the birth of her second child. Little did

Local, Sustainable Gifts

Gifts of for a Cause Good Paper cards available at Gallery One: The mission at Good Paper is to restore the human spirit. To restore the humanity and beauty within each of us that gets so easily forgotten and tossed aside. Good Paper starts with their card makers women who have escaped sex trafficking in the Philippines and young adults orphaned by disease in Rwanda. Cards are handmade on recycled paper.

The Gift of Art Factory 43 Prints and Accessories available at Gallery One: Andrew Saeger and Veronica Velasco became friends while working at the Seattle PostIntelligencer. Their shared sense of humor, passion for screen printing and design – along with a t-shirt obsession – led them to form Factory 43 in Seattle, WA with the mission of creating quality graphic goods featuring their original illustrations.

Their designs have earned recognition from Communication Arts and the Society of Illustrators among others.

Ha Austin Ceramics available at Gallery One: Most of the forms are created on the potter’s wheel using porcelain clay. Pots are decorated by applying layers of underglazes or colored slips to leather hard pottery then scratching off parts of the layer(s) exposing the clay body to create whimsical designs.

The artist, in Lake Oswego, OR, also enjoys using different tools to carve images and patterns directly on the clay. “The more I learn, the more I realize that working in clay combined science and art and I found myself right where I want to be.”

Explore even more shopping in Downtown Ellensburg for great gifts • Trendy fashion and accessories for women at

Maurices and Flirt • Mens fashion at West Coast Mens • Sporting goods for men and women at Troutwater Fly Shop • Home decor, floral and accessories at Williams Florist and Ellensburg Floral • Unique and affordable clothing and jewelry from small businesses around the world at Evolve • Books, journals, gifts and pottery at Ellensburg’s independent bookstore, Pearl Street Books & Gifts • Bikes and accessories for the cycling enthusiast at the Recycle Shop • Team sports apparel and accessories at Royal Sports • Quilting and sewing material and supplies from Purple Door Fabric

• Kids toy store offering specialty gifts, candy and toys at Chartreuse Gifts

• Kids clothing, toys, and supplies for mom at Cascade Kids

• Personalized and unique gifts and hand-crafted herbal skin care at Three Winds Artisan Collective Y

• arn and knitting supplies at Yarn Folk • Beautiful, unique gifts and regional treasures found in the mercantile store at Clymer Museum and Gallery W

• omen’s fashion, accessories and jewelry at Terrace Fashions • Functional, decorative and architectural works from J. Dub’s Metalworks

• Comics, board games, card games, toys and tabletop games from Central City Comics

• Furniture, home decor and accessories from Shaw’s Furniture & Appliance, Fitterer’s Furniture and Cramer’s Home Furnishings • Used, new and antiquarian books from Brick Road Books • Antiques and vintage finds at Relics and Hidden Treasures • Records, cds, vintage and contemporary clothing at Old Skool’s • Handmade, pure herbal soaps, lotion and more at Purity Soapworks 2018 Hometown Holidays • 11

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Downtown Ellensburg has always been a gathering place with shops, restaurants, and events galore. Going back historically, John Shoudy intended to have a public square when he platted the city in 1875, but he saw opportunity and sold lots bordered by Third and Fourth Avenues, and Pearl and Pine Streets. It did not limit the chances to gather, but instead allowed for more buildings and businesses to come into fruition and more opportunities to be had for the growing community.

After the Great Fire of July 4, 1889, instead of focusing on our losses and calling it quits, the town’s resilience and dedication came to the forefront as the community rallied and rebuilt. With the possibility of becoming the state capital, the townsfolk wanted a downtown that was a shining jewel, a true reflection of the promise of our community. While many individuals lost their buildings and businesses with the financial Panic of 1893, still the community persevered and weathered the storm as it did with the Great Fire. Buildings changed owners, businesses opened and closed, and life continued on.

Downtown Ellensburg remained a major destination for people to visit and shop. Many who lived out further in the County spent a day or two in the community, gathering a month’s needs or more. In this 1901 image, individuals waited in line to pay for their purchases of coal at the Bank Saloon Building on Fourth Avenue before proceeding to the Northern Pacific Depot to receive it. This was a very important part of life, as coal was the primary fuel for all, but it gave the opportunity to shop and bring in other needed products.

Stores like the Bazaar in the Pearson Building (where the Palace Café is today) were the early department stores, offering a one-stop shop for all goods, while specialty stores offered select merchandise like the Fish Market on Fourth Avenue or the Valley Locker on Main Street. Other similar stores continued this trend over time, like with The Hub at the Kleinberg Building in the 1910s, or Kreidel’s Style Shop in the Davidson Building in the 1960s. Businesses like the New York Café, the Ladies Lounge, Webster’s Smoke Shop and Webster’s Café, the 88 Cent Store, Sprouse Reitz, and more echo a fond memory or two for most in the community. Even things, like the “horse in the door” at Mills Saddle n’ Togs brings a smile to many.

It has also been part of the Downtown Ellensburg tradition to have decorations and festivities, like this picture taken in front of the Davidson Building at Fourth Avenue and Pearl Street, where a large potted tree is simply decorated with lights in both 1900 and around 1915. This reflects toward today, since this is where the Dancing in the State Farm windows takes place, combining a sense of yesteryear with the modern day.

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Caring for Your Pets During the Holidays

By Daria Wheeler, Ellensburg Pet Center

IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR But it can also be very stressful for both you and your pets. We hope some of these tips will help you overcome some of the issues that can arise and help everyone stay happy and healthy in the days and weeks to come.

• Hide the tasty stuff! No chocolate, no bacon, no stuffing. Keep them away from avocados, onions, garlic, and alcohol. Check ingredients for Xylitol (a sweetener.) For a comprehensive list, go to https://pets. webmd.com/dogs/ss/slideshow-foods-yourdog-should-never-eat.

• Make sure you put those beautiful poinsettias up and out of reach.

WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND As the temps drop, there are things to consider regarding your pet’s comfort and care.

• If they must be outside during the day, make sure that have a sheltered area that is protected from the wind and place selfwarming or electrically heated bedding inside ½ of the space, leaving the other half as a place to get off the heat.

• Musher’s Wax is an excellent product to help protect paws from chaffing and cracking and can also be used on noses if your dog’s love to bury their face in the snow!

• For long-haired dogs, make sure their paw fur is trimmed so that they don’t get ice balls, which take a long time to melt and can contribute to frostbite.

• Depending on how cold it is, a heated water bowl is a must. Dogs need extra water to help regulate their body temperature during extreme temperatures.

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Spending time with the family and friends is one of the best parts of the holidays.

Whether that involves traveling with your pet, or a house full of extra people, it can be stressful for your pets. Here are some tips to help keep things calmer at home.

• Make sure you have a safe space for your pet – whether that is a laundry room, bathroom, or a crate. Just be certain that it is in an area where there won’t be a lot of foot traffic.

• Bring familiar toys, bedding, etc.

• Have plenty of treats on hand and give lots of praise for good behavior.

• If traveling (or boarding) make sure you have plenty of your pet’s food and even water from home if they are particularly sensitive. Profivex is a great Pre/ Probiotic that will keep your pet’s gut calm and stable during this time of extra stress.

JINGLE BELLS • If you are staying in Ellensburg for the holiday break, don’t forget to stop in to Ellensburg Pet Center and sing Jingle Bells to Buddy! While you’re there, pick up stocking stuffers for your pets and gifts for the pets of your besties. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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November 21

Downtown Ellensburg

Adult Activity Center/FISH Community Food Bank

Veterans Day Parade & Lunch

Ellensburg Floral & Gifts Holiday Open House

11:00 a.m.

Kittitas County Veterans Association/Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce

Nov. 2 • 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 3 • 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 4 • 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

November 14

Ellensburg Floral & Gifts

Holiday Open House

November 2 – 4

Meraki Salon & Spa 108 N. Main Street, Ste 3

Dusty’s Nursery & Company

November 15

Dusty’s Holiday Open House 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

November 2-5 • 16-17 Closed For The Winter, See Ya In The Spring Sale Terrace Fashions

Nov. 2-5 • 20% off storewide Nov. 16-17 • 50% off storewide Regular business hours

November 3

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sip n’ Shop

Ellensburg Floral & Gifts 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

November 17

Winter Farmers Market Hal Holmes Center

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Kittitas County Farmers Market

Hearthstone Cottage Annual Holiday Bazaar

November 17

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

1307 E. 3rd Avenue

Free Community Thanksgiving 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Adult Activity Center/FISH Community Food Bank

November 23

Roslyn Old Town Christmas NWIC Building, Roslyn 5:30 p.m.

November 24

Cookies & Pictures with Santa Fitterer’s Furniture 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

November 24

Crafted Gifts for the Holiday 4441 Dry Creek

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

November 28

Knudson Lumber Holiday Ladies Night

Hearthstone Cottage

Ellensburg Presbyterian Church Christmas Bazaar

November 9 – 30

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Ellensburg First Presbyterian Church

November 29 – December 1

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest begins

November 21

Randall Hall

November 10

Putnam Centennial Center, Cle Elum

Downtown Ellensburg

Grange Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale

Swauk Teanaway Grange 1361 Ballard Hill Road, Cle Elum 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Cle Elum Downtown Association

1791 Vantage Highway 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Holiday Art Sale

Cle Elum Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Nov. 29-30 • 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dec. 1 • 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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43rd Annual Ware Fair SURC Marketplace

Nov. 29 • 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Nov. 30 • 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dec. 1 • 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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18th Annual Holiday Extravaganza SURC Marketplace 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Christmas in Kittitas Festival Main Street, Kittitas 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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December 1 – 2

December 7

Community Choirs Holiday Concert

CWU McIntyre Music Building Concert Hall 7:00 p.m.

Gifts and Goodies Sale

December 8

Pictures with Santa

Dec. 1 • 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dec. 2 • 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The Armory

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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December 1

Ellensburg Floral & Gifts

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St. Andrews Church, 401 S. Willow Street

December 9

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Roslyn Downtown Association

Chestnut Street Baptist Church 609 N. Chestnut

December 5

December 1

Windermere Real Estate/Ellensburg

Iron Horse Brewery PUB

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Kittitas County Farmers Market

Pictures with Santa

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Roslyn Downtown Association

Gingerbread House Contest

Winter Farmers Market

Windermere Photos with Santa 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Choir Concert 6:00 p.m.

December 11

Tree of Love

Putnam Centennial Center

2:00 p.m.

December 6

6:00 p.m.

Hospice Friends

December 1

Downtown Ellensburg

December 15

Cozy Sweater Party

Iron Horse Brewery PUB

Holiday Girls Night Out 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

December 7

December 1

Downtown Ellensburg

Teddy Bear Tea

Kelleher Motor Company

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Ellensburg Downtown Association

December 1

Build A Bird House Workshop Knudson Lumber 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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First Friday Art Walk 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

December 7

Tree of Love

Hal Holmes Center 6:00 p.m.

Hospice Friends

Winter Solstice Celebration Roslyn

Roslyn Downtown Association

December 24

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Plaid Friday

Downtown Ellensburg Regular Business Hours

Teddy Bear’s First Christmas Fitterer’s Furniture

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Children’s Musical Theatre

Cookie Scavenger Hunt Rotary Pavilion

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Window Dancers

State Farm Insurance 5:00 p.m.

Unity Center of Dance

Safeway Tree Lighting Ellensburg Safeway 6:15 p.m.

Rotary Pavilion Lighting

At the Fairgrounds Chili Feed

Kittitas Valley Event Center Noon

Pictures with Santa

Kittitas Valley Event Center Afternoon

Fairground Lighting

Kittitas Valley Event Center 6:00 p.m.

Dance Performances In the State Farm Windows • Central Washington Dance Ensemble with Central Washington Dance Academy • DubStep Studio

Centennial Center Christmas Bazaar Putnam Centennial Center 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Snowball Drop

Downtown Cle Elum 12:00 p.m.

Santa’s Village

Cle Elum Downtown Association Pennsylvania Street, Downtown Cle Elum

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Parade of Lights

Cle Elum Downtown Association Downtown Cle Elum 6:00 p.m.

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Rotary Pavilion 7:00 p.m.

Streets of Bethlehem

4th Avenue, Alleyway between Pearl & Pine Street 7:05 p.m.

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Ware Fair: A Farmers Market from the North Pole

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here’s no place like home for the holidays, and a hallmark of this season is bringing everyone together. Jingle on over to the CWU Student Union and Recreation Center (SURC) with family and friends to share in the holiday spirit.

The 43rd Annual Ware Fair will once again fill the SURC from November 29 through December 1.

Featuring over 30 vendors from all over the Pacific Northwest. Patrons will be surrounded by everything from rustic wooden signs and upcycled furniture to soaps, candles, décor, and sweets. It’s almost like a farmer’s market from the North Pole! Maybe you need to pick up an all-natural lotion for Mom, or a sweet baked good for a neighbor; whatever the occasion, Ware Fair has it for you.

This juried fair ensures all vendors are exhibiting purely handmade products, so you’ll definitely find a unique holiday gift. With free hot chocolate, candy canes, and holiday cheer, Ware Fair promises to deliver a boost to student’s morale and a

warm cheerful space to bring the community together. Check out the Hometown Holidays event calendar for specific event times.

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their marshmallow masterpiece, is enough to warm any frozen heart.

There’s nothing like creativity and warm smiles to bring the community together. Enjoy the festive fun in the SURC, and have a wonderful holiday season!

If you plan on going to Ware Fair on Saturday, then bring the whole family for the annual Holiday Extravaganza as well! Welcoming children in preschool through 5th grade children and their families, CWU hosts winter-themed crafts and activities from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the SURC. The event is operated completely by student elves (or volunteers) who prepare for the event well in advance. It is because of this that the event is offered to families for free, providing a break from the financial and emotional stress of the holidays. Witnessing the looks on children’s faces when they take their photos with Santa, or finally finish

Chili Feed, Family Crafts, and Activities

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outh Services of Kittitas County officially reorganized in 2013 after previous attempts at creating a youth oriented program in Kittitas County. Now going stronger than ever and matching mentors to kids at a steady rate, Youth Services is an extremely valuable part of both upper and lower counties.

Currently, Youth Services hosts two mentor programs including a communitybased, afterschool program and a schoolbased, lunchtime program. The programs have different commitment levels for the mentors and require training along with a background check and fingerprinting.

Programs partner with youth ages five to seventeen.

Mentoring can be extremely beneficial to the youth of our county. Children who have a positive experience being matched with a mentor are more likely to communicate effectively with their parents, have fewer school absences, are more likely to attend college or look toward the future, and less

likely to be physically aggressive or use drugs and alcohol.

One mentee said, “A mentor is someone you can hang with an hour or two a week.

It’s also fun because you can go wherever in county limits.” A mentor said, “I was matched with a boy that had some major difficulties in school. At first, I struggled to connect with him, but I soon learned that what he wanted more than anything was just a friend. I have no doubt that my time with him has helped him grow.”

The Ellensburg Downtown Association believes in the power of non-profits supporting non-profits. That is why are happy to bring back the Gingerbread House Decorating Contest. Starting November 9 until November 30, vote on houses placed throughout downtown with your loose change and bucks. Proceeds will go to Youth Services of Kittitas County. You can become a Youth Services financial partner or mentor by visiting www.youthserviceskc.org.

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By Tori Yaap, Indigo Yoga warm Norman Rockwell scene. A family gathered around the table smiling and looking like they are about to break into song. How often does it really go that way? So when the dinner is burnt, or your running late, or that ONE family member begins to antagonize everyone, what do you do? You could simply hide in various parts of the house counting down the hours until everyone leaves, or you could do YOGA. When most people think of yoga, these incredible pretzel like shapes that super flexible people do on their mat may come to mind. While that is one aspect of yoga, it is not the whole story. It is not the way most of us will look while doing yoga, and that’s okay! Yoga truly is the linking of breath and movement. In our classes, we learn that controlling our breath helps stimulate our nervous system into contentment and calmness instead of fight or flight. We also begin to learn to quiet the mind from the constant churning that comes with our active daily lives. The pretzel shapes are just meant to challenge your ability to remain with a steady breath and mind, while in a chaotic moment, which is perfect for the holidays and family gatherings!

Our biggest wish for students at Indigo is to be able to take the lessons learned in class and practice them out in the real world. While a really strong warrior pose feels great, it is just the frosting on the cake and a great byproduct of a calm and content yoga practice.

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Shopping online may be easy and convenient, but it often makes it hard to find the perfect gift. There are almost too many options and it’s difficult to trust buying something online without seeing it in person.

It also takes away the experience and meaning behind a gift when your shopping during the holidays. It takes away the warm feeling of, “I saw this and thought of you.” Isn’t that what the holidays are all about? Not what you buy someone, but why you bought it.

Here are a few reasons why shopping local is so important and why you should visit the downtown shops and see for yourself this holiday season.

Local business owners invest in their community. There is a reason why entrepreneurs decide to set up shop in certain towns. They truly believe in and care about their community and they trust that they will be successful there. That means they take pride in their community and do all that they can to be involved. Many of our downtown business owners are on the EDA Board, Chamber members, involved in Rotary groups, they invest in local non-profits, and sponsor events, sports teams, and important programs for our youth. Let’s support those who continue to support our community 24 • 2018 Hometown Holidays

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throughout the year.

Customer service is better. Living in a small town means that you often run into people you’ve met before.

Especially if you happen to work downtown, you become familiar with your community members. No one wants to give bad service to people they’re most likely going to see again.

Central Washington University has also launched a customer service program called Business to Community (B2C) Stars Program.

B2C gives downtown businesses an opportunity to learn new skills and receive a window cling to identify their staff as B2C Stars. Walk around downtown and search for those B2C signs and see why they’re called stars!

Shopping local helps boost our economy. This one should be a given. The more money you spend downtown supporting local businesses, the more successful the town will be. It creates a snowball effect of positive change. If you enjoy the restaurants or retail shops downtown, then they will continue to grow and make their products better than ever and eventually, more and more shops will begin to popup. We’re beginning to see that now with a decrease in vacancy rates and an increase in new businesses. That’s a Main Street organization’s paradise!

Products available are more personal. Most of the small businesses downtown are located right here in Ellensburg ONLY. That means many of the products you can find are locally made and often showcase Ellensburg and Pacific Northwest pride. Don’t be afraid to ask if your favorite place can order something in

for you or point you in the direction of a great gift you may have not yet thought of. If you still can’t find the perfect gift for someone, head over to the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce and purchase some Chamber Bucks. Chamber Bucks are redeemable at any Chamber Member locations around Kittitas County.

If you’re still not sold on the idea of shopping local, I encourage you to head downtown and see what the hype is all about. Odds are, you’ll end up meeting multiple business owners who will greet you with a smile and a warm welcome. So skip the online shopping and visit downtown Ellensburg for the true experience of what the holidays are all about.

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