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Merry Menagerie Easy-to-make cardstock animals are perfect as ornaments, wall decor or toys for the little ones
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helsea Costa, Californiabased blogger at Lovely indeed.com, was inspired by beautiful vintage Christmas cards that had people with moving parts.
“I thought it would be fun to try to recreate them,” she says. “Once I got into the project, I realized that it might be really beautiful to do animals instead of people, and the project kept evolving from there.” For Costa, animals are holiday-themed decorations because they “are peaceful and still and full of the quiet joy of Christmas, for you to use in any way you like. They can be ornaments, gift decorations or tags, shadow puppets or just toys for your little ones.”
The textured, glittering animals with movable parts are inviting to touch and play with. Here are the simple instructions on how to create your own holiday menagerie this season. Materials: • White or cream cardstock • Fine paintbrush • Gray or silver paint • Glitter (iridescent or colored) • Crafting brads/eyelets • Ribbon or string (optional) Directions: 1. Download and print a template (available at
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lovelyindeed.com) for animal shapes. Or, if you’re creative, draw them yourself. Don’t forget the holly wreaths or other holidaythemed decorations. 2. Cut out all the figures, including the animals, extra moving parts and holly wreaths. 3. Use the paintbrush and gray or silver paint to define the animals’ characteristics. Do not outline the animals. 4. Glitter the animals and wreaths for an extra
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eye-catching sparkle. Costa uses iridescent glitter on cream cardstock and green glitter for the wreaths. 5. Use the brads or eyelets to attach moving parts to each animal. 6. Glue the wreaths or other holiday-themed decorations to the animals. 7. To make ornaments, use string or ribbon to either tape or thread through the animals.
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A COASTAL CHRISTMAS Take inspiration from the sea for a fresh and relaxing twist on holiday décor BY ALICE OGLETHORPE CTW FEATURES
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eashells, sand and starfish may be most identified with warm summer days at the beach, but they are also the hottest way to decorate your home for the holidays — and there’s no need to live in a cottage on the shore to pull it off.
“We’re seeing a trend toward a more simple style of
decorating, and coastal design is all about that soothing, serene look,” says Barbara Jacksier, author of “Waterside Cottages” (Gibbs Smith, 2009). “It doesn’t matter if you live on the 10th floor of an apartment building in Chicago, you can still make this look work for you.” This year is the perfect time to give it a try, because almost every home décor store is stocking nautical holiday accessories. Continued on Page 4
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Coastal Plus, decorating with the sea as inspiration can help you feel calm. “It makes sense to combine the sea and this season,” says Erin Pitts, an interior designer who focuses on elegant coastal homes in Gibson Island, Md. “The beach is a relaxing place, and that’s a mood you especially crave during the frenzied holidays.” So how to do it? The first thing to realize is that there’s no need to toss all of your old holiday accessories and spend a fortune on entirely new items; coastal décor can coexist with the more traditional types of decorations. “You want your home to have a consistency to it, but sticking to one theme exclusively can be a little boring,” Pitts says. “So, for example, spread spruce branches on your mantle like usual, but nestle ornaments in the shapes of fish, shells or lighthouses in with it. This way your home will be obviously dressed up for Christmas, and you’ll still get that holiday smell from the fresh pine or juniper clippings, but you’re also incorporating the coastal theme.” While red and green always are going to be popular holiday colors, this year, go for a blue, white and silver color scheme instead. “Think of the colors that naturally occur at the beach and use those throughout your home: blues and greens of sea glass and water, the
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beige and white of sand and shells,” Jacksier says. A more modern twist on the palette would incorporate more contrast and bold colors. “You can take it to the
extreme by getting a white artificial tree, spray-painting sprigs of store-bought berries a
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pretty blue and hanging up turquoise garland,” Jacksier says. For even more sea-inspired ornaments, Jacksier suggests picking up large pieces of sea glass (available at most home décor and craft stores), drilling a hole in them and dangling them from
ribbon on your tree’s branches. Another easy way to bring the sea inside is to fill your holiday home with shells. “I like to pile all kinds of them in big silver bowls on side tables,” P itts says. “If you’re feeling crafty, take starfish or sand dollars, cover them in glue and sprinkle them with white or silver glitter.” DIY crafters also can try to create their own themed holiday wreaths. “Just take a green foam wreath from a craft store, wrap it in a colored ribbon and glue on the shells,” Pitts recommends. She also suggests making simple stockings more festive by adding beautiful drapery trim in a shell pattern. Sew the trim directly onto the stocking. If you aren’t comfortable with a sewing machine, use something called fusing tape. It gets ironed on and acts as glue between two pieces of fabric. And don’t forget the holiday table. “For a great centerpiece, fill a large hurricane shade or bowl with sand and tuck in starfish, sand dollars and white candles,” Jacksier says. CTW Features
CROWD-PLEASING 9 Holiday Dips Avocado Goat Cheese Dip Ingredients: 3 ripe avocados 2 gloves minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 ounces cream cheese 4 ounces goat cheese
2 teaspoons lemon or lime juice Directions: Mix all ingredients at once with a large spoon or hand-mixer in a medium bowl. Serve with blue corn chips, pretzels or crackers.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip
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Ingredients: 1/2 cup melted butter 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 8 ounces cream cheese 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup chocolate chips Directions: Whisk butter, brown sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until softened. Add butter mixture and powdered sugar, then add chocolate chips. Cool in fridge before serving with your favorite bite-sized cookie.
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Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese 1 diced tomato 1 cup pesto 1/2 cup parmesan cheese Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Place cream cheese in a baking dish. Spread pesto over cheese blocks. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and tomatoes. Bake 5 to 10 minutes. Serve with quartered pitas or breadsticks.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vanilla or honey Greek yogurt 1/2 cup peanut butter (crunchy or creamy) 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon brown sugar Directions: Mix together in a medium bowl. Serve with celery, graham crackers cookies or apple slices.
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Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 cup gingerbread crumbs Directions: Mix everything but the cookie crumbs together in a medium bowl with a large spoon or a hand-mixer. Sprinkle gingerbread cookie crumbs on top. Serve with cinnamon sugar pita chips, pretzels or just a spoon!
Ingredients: 1/2 cup white beans, drained 1/2 cup garbanzo beans, drained 1/2 cup juice from either bean can 1 teaspoon xantham gum 1/4 cup vegan cheddar cheese salt and pepper to taste Directions: Process in a food processor. Serve with carrots, red peppers or pretzels.
Smoked Salmon Dip Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon fresh dill 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon horseradish sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt pepper to taste 4 ounces smoked salmon Directions: Mix all ingredients at once with a large spoon or hand-mixer in a medium bowl. Serve with bagel chips or sliced veggies.
Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, boiled and shredded (or 1 can of shredded chicken) 16 ounces cream cheese 1 cup ranch dressing 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a saucepan, combine cream cheese and ranch over low heat. Pour mixture over chicken in a baking dish. Sprinkle cheese on top. Bake 30 to 40 minutes; let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve with veggies, crackers or breadsticks. CTW Features
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Tree tops &bottoms Too attached to replace your ornaments, but want a fresh look for the tree? Switch out the topper and skirt for a different vibe BY ALICE OGLETHORPE CTW FEATURES
For many people, Christmas tree decorations don’t change much over the years. Ornaments that have been lovingly collected and passed down from generation to generation get hung on the tree, and that’s that. So instead of messing with tradition, try thinking tops and bottoms to spruce up the tree this year. “Think of your tree as a little black dress that you can accessorize differently to take it from formal to casual in an instant,” says Cathy Hobbs, New Yorkbased interior designer and finalist on season six of HGTV’s “Design Star” competition show. “You can give your tree a totally different vibe without touching the ornaments by focusing on the skirt and topper.” Not only is this type of updating easy, it’s also inexpensive. “You can spend hundreds of dollars on all new ornaments and garland, but just changing the topper and skirt is much cheaper and is still impactful,” says Gina Luker, editor of the remodeling blog Shabby Creek Cottage. Every décor store will have fun options to play
around with, but you can also go the DIY route. Here, Hobbs and Luker offer some ideas for finding the perfect topperand-skirt combo, depending on the desired aesthetic.
Rustic Get a rustic feel that’s both natural and festive by gathering together pieces of wheat, hay or straw, wiring them together in the middle and tying a bright red ribbon around the wire, Hobbs says. Use that as a topper instead of a standard angel or star. Attach it to the tree with more wire. Then, for a coordinating skirt, tuck a big piece of burlap around the base of the tree. For this look, Hobbs notes that decorators should use colorful ornaments so the tree doesn’t appear too neutral.
you have on the rest of it. Once turned on, they will appear like a brightly lit star. Swap out a traditional fabric skirt for a cool looking planter, bucket or box that’s been spray painted in a bold color, Luker suggests. This works particularly well if you have a live tree instead of one that’s been cut down.
Traditional For a formal look, Luker recommends tying an oversized ribbon into a big bow at the top, using wire to keep it securely in place. Don’t cut the ribbon too short; let the ends reach all the way down to the bottom of your tree for a stronger visual impact. Balance that with tulle or metallic mesh as a skirt, says Hobbs. Those fabrics will stay nice and full, giving your tree drama and elegance.
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Hobbs suggests a quick trick to create a modern topper: Wrap many white lights around the top of your tree — way more than
This also is an opportunity to get personal with your décor and show off items that have special meaning to you.
Hobbs suggests using a large picture frame that’s not too heavy and putting a favorite quote, line from a carol or picture of your family in it. Place your tree in a corner of the room and wire the frame to the top of it. (This works best on an artificial tree, since its top will be nice and sturdy.) Then pull out a favorite antique quilt, blanket, table cloth or other heirloom fabric that has significance to you, she says. Drape it around your tree as a skirt: It’s better than keeping the cloth hidden in a linen closet. And if you’re worried about it getting ruined, protect the fabric by first covering the A big bow tree topper made of wide ribbon base of the tree with a few plastic bags. in a variety of holiday hues can liven up your tree.
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HOLIDAY BAZAARS IN THE MID-VALLEY Nov. 2-3 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UCC ALL-CHURCH HOLIDAY BAZAAR AND ART SALE
Where: 700 Marion St. N.E, Salem. Featured items: Quilt raffle, plants, crafts and artwork; seasonal gifts and decor; canned and baked goods; lunch available. Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Information: Nancy Dilger, 503-378-1812. LEBANON UNITED METHODIST WOMEN’S HARVEST AND HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: 1890 S. Second St., Lebanon. Featured items: Craft sales, cookie walk and turkey lasagna lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Information: Shirley Leisinger, 541-2585086 or asleis2@yahoo.com. THE RIVER CENTER HOLIDAY CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR
Where: 3000 S. Santiam Highway, Lebanon.
Featured items: A nice variety of local vendors and over 40 spaces. Wonderful gifts AMANDA COWAN/MID VALLEY-SUNDAY and goodies will be available for your shopping Memorial Middle School seventh-grader Karys Hobson gets into the spirit of the Twice Around Downtown Christmas convenience. Hours: 10 a.m to 5:30 p.m. Friday and 9 Parade and Tree Lighting with a festive holiday hat in downtown Albany in 2011. This year’s festivities will be on a a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Sunday, Dec. 2. Information: Collette, 541-259-1537. OUR SAVIOURS LUTHERAN and Jackson, Corvallis. Featured items: Holiday bazaar, Bunco, Nov. 2-4 CHURCH BAZAAR Featured items: Locally grown good and food and bake sale. INDEPENDENCE AIRPARK fall decorations to enjoy and share. Hours: 1 p.m., bazaar shopping; 6 p.m., Where: 3111 S. Main Road, Lebanon. CRAFT FAIRE Bunco starts. Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Featured items: Free raffle tickets for the Where: 744 Stearman St., Independence. Information: 541-740-1542 or ANNUAL MARION ESTATES first 25 customers each day. Featured items: New and returning venAUXILIARY HOLIDAY BAZAAR www.locallygrown.org. Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. dors with quality creations by local artists. CRAFTER’S MARKET AND to 3 p.m. Saturday. Where: Maurice’s Bistro at Marian Estates, Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 390 S.E. Church St., Sublimity. HOME-BASED BUSINESS EXPO Information: 541-451-1065. p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. ST. EDWARD’S CATHOLIC Featured items: Approximately 20 venWhere: Santiam Place Event Hall, 139 Main CHURCH dors will be present with a wide variety of St., Lebanon. Nov. 3 crafts and other gifts to help fill your Christmas Featured items: Shop in comfort for those Where: 100 Main St., Lebanon list. Doughnuts, coffee, popcorn and a raffle. special home decor and gift items. Home-based ALBANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Featured items: Country store; unique Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. HOLIDAY BAZAAR business opportunities and great products. hand-crafted items; lunch, homemade tamales AND BUNCO NIGHT CORVALLIS-ALBANY Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. FARMERS MARKETS Information: 541-259-4255 or Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Where: Albany Christian School gym, 420 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Third Ave. S.E., Albany. Where: Fourth and Ellsworth, Albany; First www.santiamplace.com.
DISTINCTIVE AND WONDERFUL GIFTS HOME BUSINESS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Where: Phoenix Inn, 3410 Spicer Road S.E., Albany.
Featured items: Avon, Celebrating Home, Cookie Lee, Micki Purses, Scentsy, Tupperware, Vault Denim and more. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. SENIOR CENTER GIFT SHOP BAZAAR
Where: Albany Senior Center, 489 Waver Ave. N.W.
Featured items: Homemade soup lunch, handcrafted items and specialty gifts. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ST. ALBAN’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOUSE AND LUNCHEON
Where: 1730 Hill St. S.E., Albany. Featured items: Holiday crafts and decorations, gift baskets, home-baked goodies, and chicken artichoke bake luncheon, featuring Mitford cake. Hours: Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch served 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. UNITED METHODIST WOMEN HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: 1115 28th Ave. S.W., Albany. Featured items: Chicken supreme luncheon, silent auction, homemade fudge, candies and crafts. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: Kirsten Allam, 541-917-1804.
Nov. 3-4 PHILOMATH FROLIC AND RODEO HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
Where: Philomath Elementary School, 239 S. 16th St.
Featured items: Over 80 vendors, great holiday gifts, breakfast and lunch. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Information: Marilyn Schmidt, 541-7407955 or marilyns@peak.org. ST. MARY’S CORVALLIS EIGHTH HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: St. Mary’s, 501 N.W. 25th St., Corvallis.
Featured items: Handcrafted items, gifts,
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jewelry, home decor and more. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. Information: Linda Gutierrez, 541-908-2047 or varsityhousecook@ gmail.com.
Where: 621 W. Oak St., Lebanon. Featured items: Stained glass, holiday decorations, goods and candies. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: Danita Weber, 541258-7777 or theoaks@ frontiermgmt.com.
Nov. 5-Dec. 11 HEARTLAND HUMANE SOCIETY THRIFT SHOP (FORMERLY CAT’S MEOW HOLIDAY STORE)
ST. MARY’S 68TH ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS BAZAAR
Where: 411 S.W. Third St., Corvallis. Featured items: Holiday cloth-
Where: Eighth Avenue and Ellsworth Street (Highway 20), Albany. Featured items: 70 vendors, raffle and door prizes, soups, pies and baked goods. Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Information: 541-926-6812 or StMarysBazaar@comcast.net.
ing, decorations and gift items. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sundays. Information: 541-757-0573.
Nov. 7 CORVALLIS-ALBANY FARMERS MARKETS
Where: First and Jackson, Corvallis. Featured items: Locally grown
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food and fall decorations to enjoy and share. Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: 541-740-1542 or www.locallygrown.org.
29TH ANNUAL KINGS CIRCLE HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: 2110 N.W. Circle Blvd., Corvallis.
Featured items: Handmade one-of-a-kind items, hourly door prizes, breakfast and lunch at Sully’s
Nov. 8-10 GENTLE HOUSE HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: Western Oregon University, 855 N. Monmouth Ave., Monmouth. Featured items: Painted wooden items, handmade candy, Christmas and floral decor and much more. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Information: Amanda, 503-6062070, or laramdavis@gmail.com.
Nov. 8-11 OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS STORE
Where: 35283 Riverside Drive,
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The newly lit Christmas tree helps celebrate the 2011 holiday season at Two Rivers Market. As in the past, the tree lighting this year will follow the Downtown Twice Around parade on Dec. 2. Albany.
Featured items: Harvest, Christmas and antiques. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday. Information: Debbie Hanslovan, 541-926-9331, 541-979-7600 or dhanslovan@msn.com.
Nov. 9-10 HOLIDAY FAIRE SAMARITAN VILLAGE
Where: 285 N.W. 35th St., Corvallis. Featured items: Homemade items, bake sale, raffle and some good, used items. Hours: 9 to 4 p.m.
Diner, baked goods, and grand prize giveaway. Plenty of holiday items to start your season off right. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: 541-757-9080. ALPACA GIFTS AND MORE
Where: 835 North Albany Road N.W., Albany. Featured items: Hand-dyed alpaca yarn, luxury garments and accessories, and alpacas on site. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ALPINE HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
Where: 600 Dragon Drive, Monroe.
Featured items: Fantastic array of gift items by Oregon artists, food, music and Resale Shop’s FUNky Fashion show. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CORVALLIS-ALBANY FARMERS MARKETS
Where: Fourth and Ellsworth, Albany; First and Jackson, Corvallis. Featured items: Locally grown good and fall decorations to enjoy and share. Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: 541-740-1542 or www.locallygrown.org.
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FALL HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. N.W., Albany. Featured items: Scentsy, Pampered Chef and homemade crafts. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: Dana Fritz, 541619-8532 or danamkent@gmail.com. HP HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: Benton County Fairgrounds, Corvallis. Featured items: Crafts, food, music and home-based businesses. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: Sheri Mitchell, 541715-8410. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: Second Avenue and Madison Street, Albany. Featured items: Baked goods, creamed chicken and biscuits, crafts. Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: Priscilla, 541-9283229. PEDEE WOMEN’S CLUB ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR
Where: 12491 Kings Valley HIghway, Monmouth. Featured items: Homemade candy, various craft tables, homemade pies and soups for lunch.
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JESSE SKOUBO/MID-VALLEY SUNDAY
Linn County Deputy Shane Sutton hoists Riley Pritchard of Albany to look at toy train sets while, at left, Taylor Lumpkin of Albany peruses her options in the toy aisle with Benton County Sgt. Leslie Pomaikai during the 2011 Shop with a Cop Day at Target. and new vendors, baked breads, candy and beautiful quilts. Hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Information: Annona Tiensvold, 541-367-7856. HOLIDAY BAZAAR SPONSORED BY LAMB SHOW
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: Ethelene Osgood, 503-838-1944.
Nov. 10-Dec. 2 CRAFTS FOR A BETTER WORLD 23RD SEASON
Where: First Congregational Church, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road, Corvallis. Featured items: International crafts, jewelry and holiday decor. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Information: Sue Tappeiner, 541758-3752 or tappeiner0515@ comcast.net.
Nov. 13-28 THE GARDEN SHACK LLC
CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY
Where: 33769 Red Bridge Road, Albany.
Featured items: Handmade treasures for holiday and home. Signs, jewelry and Christmas decor. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Nov. 14 CORVALLIS-ALBANY FARMERS MARKETS
Where: First and Jackson, Corvallis.
Featured items: Locally grown food and fall decorations to enjoy and share. Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: 541-740-1542 or www.locallygrown.org.
Nov. 15-18 OLD FASHION CHRISTMAS STORE
Where: 35283 Riverside Drive, Albany.
Featured items: Harvest, Christmas and antiques. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday. Information: Debbie Hanslovan, 541-926-9331, 541-979-7600 or dhanslovan@msn.com.
Nov. 16-17 AMERICAN LEGION CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Where: 480 S. Main St., Lebanon. Featured items: Baked goods, jewelry and homemade items. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday
and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Information: Jean Stenberg, 541-451-2579. CHRISTMAS IN THE BARN
Where: 29722 Roberts Road, Shedd.
Featured items: Handcrafted gifts, antiques, collectibles, baked goods and fresh greens. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: Linda Jones, 541990-3752, or christmasinthebarn@ hotmail.com. FIR LAWN LUTHERAN CHURCH HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: 109 W. Holley Road, Sweet Home. Featured items: 24-plus past
Where: “Z” Hall, 38704 Main St., Scio.
Featured items: Crafts, collectibles, Christmas, kitchen by Gleaners. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. LACOMB SCHOOL HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: ZCBJ Hall, 38704 Main St., Scio.
Featured items: Crafts of all kinds, collectibles, Christmas kitchen by Gleaners. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Information: Laura Davis, 503394-2677.
SWEET HOME ELKETTES HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: Sweet Home Elks Lodge, 440 Osage St. Featured items: Bake sale, hand-crafts/wood, crochet, Native American jewelry and crafts. Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Information: Janet Martin, 541367-7367 or sisterhenry@ comcast.net.
Nov. 17 CMS D.C. TRIP STUDENTS HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: Calapooia Middle School, 830 24th Ave. S.E., Albany. Featured items: Student and adult crafts, baked goods, and other products. Funds Washington, D.C., and New York City trips. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: Covie Quick, 541967-4555 or quick2233@yahoo.com.
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VINTAGE ROOST SEASON GIFT SHOP
Where: 935 Scenic Drive N.W., Albany.
Featured items: Hand-fashioned gifts, antiques and collectibles, baked goods and fresh greens. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: 541-990-4191 or vintageroost@comcast.net.
Nov. 21 CORVALLIS-ALBANY FARMERS MARKETS
Where: First and Jackson, Corvallis.
Featured items: Locally grown food and fall decorations to enjoy and share. Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: 541-740-1542 or www.locallygrown.org.
Nov. 23-24 CHRISTMAS IN THE BARN
Where: 29722 Roberts Road, Shedd. Featured items: Handcrafted gifts, antiques, collectibles, baked goods and fresh greens. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: Linda Jones, 541990-3752, or christmasinthebarn@ hotmail.com. VINTAGE ROOST SEASON GIFT SHOP
Where: 935 Scenic Drive N.W., Albany. AMANDA COWAN/MID-VALLEY SUNDAY
Amber Caldwell of Albany, center, joins her sons, clockwise from left, Skyler, then 15, Isaiah, 14, and Xavier, 12, in videotaping holiday greetings to her husband, Jason Caldwell, in 2011 at the Heritage Mall. Jason Caldwell was serving his country while stationed in Korea. CORVALLIS-ALBANY FARMERS MARKETS
Where: Fourth and Ellsworth, Albany; First and Jackson, Corvallis. Featured items: Locally grown good and fall decorations to enjoy and share. Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: 541-740-1542 or www.locallygrown.org. FIRST EVANGELICAL CHURCH CRAFT FAIR
Where: 1332 First Ave. E. Albany. Downstairs.
Featured items: Handmade gifts, decorations and jewelry. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: Lauri Kunze, 503983-8385 or laurikunze@live.com. GREEN ACRES PTC HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: Green Acres Elementary School, 700 S. 10th St., Lebanon. Featured items: Bake sale, 50-
cent kids crafts and more. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN MISSIONS HARVEST BAZAAR
Where: 2515 Queen Ave. S.E., Albany.
Featured items: Beautiful quilts, creative crafts, yummy goodies, white elephant, soup and dessert luncheon.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH BAZAAR AND BAKE SALE
Where: 38810 N.W. Cherry St., Scio.
Featured items: Pies, nuts candy, crafts and decorated cakes. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF CORVALLIS HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: 2945 N.W. Circle Blvd, Corvallis.
Featured items: Earl Newman’s screen painting, Chinh Le’s breathtaking silk paintings, Maureen Frank’s mandala art, ceramics, photos, jewelry, purses and more. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Featured items: Hand-fashioned gifts, antiques and collectibles, baked goods and fresh greens. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: 541-990-4191 or vintageroost@comcast.net
Nov. 30-Dec. 1 32ND ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE
Where: Oregon State University
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OCTOBER 30, 2012, ALBANY DEMOCRAT-HERALD, CORVALLIS GAZETTE-TIMES made items and food. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: Sara Broadhurst, 541-926-5091, kersara@juno.com or jeffersonbaptistchurch.org. LIFE COMMUNITY SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Where: 4900 N.W. Highway 99, Corvallis.
Featured items: Horse carriage rides, Santa and holiday photos, arts and craft vendors. Hours: 10 am.. to 3 p.m. Information: fundraising@ lifecommunity.org. ANDY CRIPE/DEMOCRAT-HERALD
The Scio girls basketball team served food during the Christmas Feast held at the Boys & Girls Club of Albany last year. MARK YLEN/DEMOCRAT-HERALD
K-Mart store manager Jim Crocker shows items on lay-away at the Albany store in 2011. Last year, so-called “lay-away angels” went to K-Marts, Walmarts and other stores across the country and offered to anonymously pay off part or all of a stranger’s items on lay-away. Crocker said that employees escorted the anonymous donors through the aisles of lay-aways and let them choose which to pay for. There are plenty of charities, fundraisers and events throughout the mid-valley that you can donate to or get involved in this year to spread holiday cheer. Memorial Union Ballroom, corner of 26th and Jefferson Street. Featured items: Handmade crafts, fine art and specialty foods from over 70 Oregon artisans. Plus live local music. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Information: mu.oregonstate .edu/craftcenter/holiday-marketplace or OSU Craft Center, 541-737-2937 or craftcenter@oregonstate.edu. ALPACA GIFTS AND MORE
Where: Salem Heights Hall, 3503 Liberty Road, Salem. Featured items: Hand-dyed alpaca yarn, luxury garments and accessories, and alpacas on site. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. CHRISTMAS IN THE BARN
Where: 29722 Roberts Road, Shedd.
Featured items: Handcrafted gifts, antiques, collectibles, baked goods and fresh greens. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: Linda Jones, 541990-3752, or christmasinthebarn@ hotmail.com. MORNING STAR GRANGE HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR
Where: 38794 Morning Star Road N.E., Millersburg. Featured items: Baked goods, handmade crafts and seasonal items. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lunch served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: Sandy Decker, 541926-3646 or dshdeck@aol.com.
SANTA’S BAG
Where: Roddy Ranch, 33281 Dever-Conner Drive N.E., Albany. Featured items: Hand-crafted holiday decor, unique holiday gifts and wonderful home-baked goods. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Information: Mary Beth Roddy, 541-926-9987 or roddyranch@ meritel.net. VINTAGE ROOST SEASON GIFT SHOP
Where: 935 Scenic Drive N.W., Albany.
Featured items: Hand-fashioned gifts, antiques and collectibles, baked
Dec. 1 BROWNSVILLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Where: Corner of Highway 228 and Washburn Street.
Featured items: Gift baskets, handmade, knit and crochet items,
goods and fresh greens. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: 541-990-4191 or vintageroost@comcast.net.
Nov. 30-Dec. 1-2 TOWN AND COUNTRY CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Where: Linn County Fair and Expo Center, Albany. Featured items: Christmas items, jewelry and woodworking. Hours: Noon to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Information: Cathy Exline, 541926-4314 or cexline@co.linn.or.us.
and baked goods. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. JEFFERSON BAPTIST CHURCH HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: Jefferson Baptist Church, 15002 Highway 99E, Jefferson. Featured items: Gifts, hand-
Dec. 4-22 THE GARDEN SHACK LLC CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY
Where: 33769 Red Bridge Road, Albany.
Featured items: Handmade treasures for holiday and home. Signs, jewelry, Christmas decor. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
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Marissa Samples and her mother, Michelle Samples, of Salem visit with Santa Claus at the Heritage Mall last winter. Old Saint Nick will be back again this year, offering families a memorable break from holiday shopping. AMANDA COWAN/DEMOCRAT-HERALD
Dec. 6 BENTON COUNTY DEMOCRATS HOLIDAY PARTY AND AUCTION
Where: Benton County Fairgrounds. Featured items: Live and silent auction, vacation home stays, art objects, complimentary supper. Hours: 6 to 10 p.m. Information: Linda Paschke, 541-753-7626 or linda.paschke@ comcast.net.
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and Saturday. VINTAGE ROOST SEASON GIFT SHOP
Where: 935 Scenic Drive N.W., Albany.
Featured items: Hand-fashioned gifts, antiques and collectibles, baked goods and fresh greens. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: 541-990-4191 or vintageroost@comcast.net.
Dec. 8
CRAFT BAZAAR LEBANON FOUR SQUARE CHURCH
BROWNSVILLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Where: Lebanon Four Square Church, 470 W. C St. Featured items: Household items, jewelry, hot Hawaiian plate lunch. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday
Where: Corner of Highway 228 and Washburn Street. Featured items: Gift baskets, handmade, knit and crochet items, and baked goods. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Deck the halls with boughs of holly, fa la la la la, la la la la
Dec. 8-9 S&S EXPO EVENTS
Where: Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 S.W. 53rd St., Corvallis. Featured items: Jewelry, floral hair accessories, yummy treats, beauty items, raffle basket and much more. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Information: SSExpoEvents@yahoo.com.
Dec. 15 FALL HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: Albany Senior Center,
489 Water Ave. N.W., Albany. Featured items: Scentsy, Pampered Chef and homemade crafts. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: Dana Fritz, 541619-8532 or danamkent@gmail.com. TANGENT ELEMENTARY CRAFT BAZAAR
Where: 32100 Old Oak Drive, Tangent.
Featured items: handmade holiday ornaments, snacks and bags. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: Janeen Tope-Lehn, 541-967-4616 or janeen.tope-lehn@ albany.k12.or.us.
Colorful, lighted lollipops and a festive snowman greet visitors in Lebanon one evening in 2011. Taking the family on a tour of merrily decorated neighborhoods can be a fun — and inexpensive — tradition. Kaylee Moore of Albany gets a front row seat for the Twice Around Downtown Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting with her baby sister, Evelyn, last year.
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