Holiday Bazaar Guide 2014 by Mid-Valley Media

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2014

Learn to give best gifts ever Some gifts they want, and some gifts they want to return! Here’s how to be sure to give a great one

ALBANY DEMOCRAT-HERALD, CORVALLIS (OR) GAZETTE-TIMES

Budget: How to be the right kind of Scrooge BY RACHEL GRAF CTW FEATURES

Fancy computers, tablets and video games quickly BY MARLA R. MILLER add up to expensive holiday CTW FEATURES wish lists. Although chilThere are great gifts, and dren will continually want there are not-so-great the next big, expensive toy, gifts, and luckily for you, gadgets will eventually we know just what they break whereas experiences are. will stay with them for If gift-giving gives you many years. anxiety, here’s a bit of good During the 2013 holiday news: 70 percent of people season consumers planned polled in an online survey to spend an average of $800 last year said they were on gifts, according to the happy with most of their American Research Group, gifts, with very few claimInc. Instead of spending ing to have returned or rehundreds of dollars on gifted a majority of the presents, however, emphapresents they received. size meaningful experiThat said, cash remains ences and shared memories king, with iPads, clothing, that will be just as impactcars, vacations and jewelry ful — if not more impactful ranking among the best — in the long run. gifts by respondents of a “What are your fondest survey of more than 6,500 memories?” says Barbara online buyers’ via Bizrate Desmarais, a parenting and Insights. life coach at theparentingSocks and a sweater coach.com. “It’s not topped the list as worst things. It’s the people you presents — so, unless you spent the time with, it’s the have written or verbal conthings you did together. It’s firmation that those wool the love you shared, it’s the or cotton items are desired, laughter you shared, it’s the set them down and slowly joy you shared, it’s the step back! In general, craziness you shared.” spouses and significant Consider investing in a others did the best at sefamily trip or a funny photo lecting gifts, with women session with the family dropping hints and making rather than spending money lists to make sure they got on material objects, says what they wanted. Parents Meghan Leahy, parenting ranked No. 1 as gift givers, coach at positivelyparentaccording to Millennials, ing.com. Twenty years from but at the same time, both now, those memories will be Gen Y (the Millennials) and far more special than any Gen X were the hardest to new computer. please. Nearly half of reOf course, in the short spondents in those groups run children might be disreturned at least one gift. appointed that the pricey They also were most likely gadget on the top of their to resell gifts on eBay. CTW Features list is not under the ChristFor that very reason — Teens are often the hardest to buy for, but gift certificates for the movies or a concert, any technolo- mas tree. If that gift is unrethe anxiety of pleasing — alistic given your budget, be gy they are into or accessories are a change of pace from clothes. holiday shopping is usually open and honest with your “You really need to know person they are shopping Busy moms may enjoy met with indecision and children about that reality. for. Emmons, like other what they like because procrastination. It’s hard to books, a massage or other Parents often want to give personal shoppers, and teens are very difficult to pampering treatment, a find the perfect gift for their children the world, several websites offer virshop for,” she says. “Actupackage to their favorite everyone on your list and and, although this comes tual shopping services. She from a loving place, overly ally gift cards may be a spa, or a luxury clutch, stay within budget. recommends people make great option so they can fashion scarf or shoes. Some best bets from the justifying purchasing deciMakeup and skincare gift pick out what they want. If sure they are certified and 2013 holiday were tablets sions or feeling guilty might have a website and social not, always get a gift resets and gift cards for and TVs, along with elecmake parents appear insemedia pages since it does ceipt.” tric toothbrushes and ath- Sephora, Victoria’s Secret cure, Leahy says. involve divulging financial As children are more and other luxury brands are letic shoes, according to technologically savvy than information. safe bets for women. market research by The “We find out as much as ever before and into elecIdeas for NPD Group. tronics at earlier ages, par- we can about the individual men include But there Socks and a ents are under a lot of pres- and what they like, their tickets to a are many sweater topped game, sport- sure to deliver on their personality and lifestyle,” thoughtful she says. “It helps to know children’s wish lists. the list as worst ing good gift ideas to Nearly 45 percent of peo- a little about them because items, fashion consider bepresents — so, scarf or dress ple planned to buy toys as you want to get something yond the latunless you have shoes, gifts last year, according to they actually enjoy. I really est technology and national written or verbal cologne, de- National Retail Federation’s get to know my clients. Even if it is virtual, there’s personal 2013 holiday consumer retailers, says confirmation that vices, a series of questions we go survey. Children continue accessories Lisa Emmons, those wool or through.” to ask for classic toys — and tools. a personal Seniors were Barbie, LEGO — but they shopper, procotton items are also want high-tech gifts the most enfessional styldesired, set them thusiastic like tablets/iPads and game ist and owner of Posh Image down and slowly about the gifts consoles like Xbox One and they received, PlayStation 4, according to Consulting in step back! NRF’s 2013 Top Toys survey according to the Tampa conducted by Prosper Inthe survey of online shopBay, Florida, area. You can shop local artists pers. Good gifts for grand- sights and Analytics. For the first time last parents are books, movie and boutiques for unique year, iPads were among the jewelry, clothing and gour- tickets or theatre shows, most popular gifts for both dinner gift cards, dancing met food, or buy a spa girls and boys, with depackage or gift certificates lessons or home improvement cards — or something mand among young girls to a professional sporting being slightly higher, acthey need or want but event, play or concert. As cording the survey. small business owners, she wouldn’t buy themselves. People who are too busy Teens are often the hardand her husband made est to buy for, but gift cer- to shop may find it easier to their own wine to give to tificates for the movies or a hire a personal shopper. clients last Christmas. They usually meet with Champagne or wine with concert, any technology they are into or accessories clients in person, via phone chocolates for pairing, or or over the Internet and go are a change of pace from gift cards for wine making over questions about the or beer brewing courses are clothes, Emmons says. good for busy professionals, couples, singles and clients, Emmons says. Other ideas for couples are things they can do together in their area and will help them reconnect, depending on their hobbies and interests. Emmons suggests spa treatments, dinner, dancing lessons, theater tickets, cooking classes or an outdoor event they can enjoy together.

“At the end of the day [your children] love you and they just want your family to be whole and happy, and so you are the leader in that effort,” Leahy adds. If children still really want a particular toy after having an honest conversation about its expense, they can pay for part of it. These children will quickly learn the value of a dollar and appreciate the item even more after earning it. A predetermined budget also can be extremely helpful during the holidays. If consumers plan to spend $800 on gifts again this year, as they did last year, this amounts to saving approximately $15 each week of the year. Start saving early and you’ll be less inclined to shop impulsively and more able to spend time collecting meaningful gifts, says Stephany Kirkpatrick, senior director of financial planning at LearnVest. Regardless of your budget, though, the best gifts are usually those that come from the heart. The more thought people put into the gift-giving process, the better they feel emotionally about their money, Kirkpatrick says. Do-it-yourself projects are great examples of meaningful gifts. A batch of homemade granola in a mason jar or an IOU for a fun day together are both great gift ideas. Pinterest and Etsy have plenty of simple, lowbudget ideas for gifts that people can make themselves. Loved ones will receive a personalized present, as well as the knowledge that you took the time and energy to make it yourself. Especially during the holidays, when televisions and newspapers advertise hundreds of toys, consumers should remember that life is about experiences — not things.

ALBANY DEMOCRAT-HERALD, CORVALLIS (OR) GAZETTE-TIMES

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2014

ALBANY DEMOCRAT-HERALD, CORVALLIS (OR) GAZETTE-TIMES

HOLIDAY BAZAARS IN THE MID-VALLEY Oct. 18 ASSISTANCE LEAGUE’S THE GALLERIA

Where: First Congregational Church, 4515 S.W. Hills Road, Corvallis. Featured Items: Handcrafted gifts and decor, assistance league’s prepackaged mixes, and cupcake cafe featuring gourmet cupcakes and scones. Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: Assistance League, 541-7571978, www.alcorvallis.org. CORVALLIS-ALBANY FARMERS MARKET

Where: Forth and Ellsworth, downtown Albany, and First and Jackson, downtown Corvallis. Featured Items: Locally grown produce, sustainable meats and fall decorations. Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: Rebecca Landis, 541-7401542, landis@peak.org. FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH FALL FESTIVAL AND BAZAAR

Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 930 Queen Ave. S.W., Albany. Featured Items: Crafts, baked goods, pie, coffee, apple cider and cinnamon rolls served all day. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: Peggy Preston, 541-926-2697, pegpreston@aol.com.

Oct. 22 CORVALLIS-ALBANY FARMERS MARKET

Where: First and Jackson, downtown Corvallis. Featured Items: Locally grown produce, sustainable meats and fall decorations. Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: Rebecca Landis, 541-7401542, landis@peak.org.

Featured Items: Locally grown produce, sustainable meats and fall decorations. Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: Rebecca Landis, 541-7401542, landis@peak.org. DOLLOHOLICS OF EUGENE - UFDC CLUB

Where: 75 E. Ash St., Lebanon Featured Items: Doll stringing, door prizes and raffles. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $5 for early birds; $2 general admission; 8 years old and under get in free. Info: Renee D. Howell, 541-2319202, dawnsdolls@centurytel.net. ST. ALBAN’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Where: 1730 Hill St. S.E., Albany. Featured Items: Holiday crafts and decorations, gift baskets, homebaked goodies, attic treasures, and Mitford Marmalade cake. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., soup luncheon served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Nov. 1-2 PHILOMATH FROLIC & RODEO HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR

Jesse Skoubo/Democrat-Herald

Guests leave the Baltimore House on their way to the next location during the Christmas Parlour Tour in Albany in December 2013.

Where: Philomath Elementary School, 239 S. 16th St., Philomath. Featured Items: High quality crafts, more than 75 vendors. Get Christmas shopping done early. Canned food/money donations accepted for local food bank. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Info: Marilyn Schmidt, 541-7407955, marilyns@peak.org.

tappeiner@comcast.net.

Nov. 12 CORVALLIS-ALBANY FARMERS MARKET

Nov. 5 CORVALLIS-ALBANY FARMERS MARKET

Nov. 14-15

Where: First and Jackson, down-

Oct. 25 CORVALLIS-ALBANY FARMERS MARKET

Where: 2100 Talbot Road, Jefferson.

Featured Items: Over 20 vendors and crafters, light lunch will be available for purchase. Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: Jackie Guzman, 541-971-5160.

Oct. 29 CORVALLIS-ALBANY FARMERS MARKET

Nov. 1 CORVALLIS-ALBANY FARMERS MARKET

Where: Forth and Ellsworth, downtown Albany, and First and Jackson, downtown Corvallis.

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY BAZAAR

town Corvallis.

Featured Items: Locally grown produce, sustainable meats and fall decorations. Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: Rebecca Landis, 541-7401542, landis@peak.org.

Nov. 7-8 LEBANON UNITED METHODIST WOMEN HARVEST & HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Where: United Methodist Church, 1890 S. Second St., Lebanon Featured Items: craft sales, cookie walk, lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. both days. Friday’s lunch: turkey lasagna. Saturday’s lunch: soup. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Info: Shirley Leisinger, 541-2585086 or asleis2@yahoo.com. ST. EDWARD BAZAAR

Where: 100 Main St., Lebanon. Featured Items: Raffles, a country store with crafts, quilts and baked goods, and lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. ST. MARY’S 70TH ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS BAZAAR

Where: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Eighth and Ellsworth, Albany. Featured Items: Sixty arts and crafts vendors, door prizes, soups, pies and baked goods. Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Info: 541-926-6812,

Where: 1215 Pacific Blvd., Albany. Featured Items: Jewelry, food and hand crafted items. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Jesse Skoubo/Democrat-Herald Info: Verna Wood, 541-926-0127 Ralston park is bathed in light reflected off the snow following the 2013 lighting ceremony. ext. 7, alaunit10@gmail.com. StMarysBazaar@comcast.net.

ion show.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nov. 8 CORVALLIS-ALBANY FARMERS MARKET

CRAFTERS MARKET & HOME-BASED BUSINESS EXPO

Where: Santiam Place Event Hall, 139 Main St., Lebanon. Featured Items: Local handmade craftsman will be selling their great products and services from homebased businesses. Visit other Lebanon crafts bazaars that weekend. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: Sally Skaggs, 541-259-4255, santiamplace@centurytel.net. HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR

Where: Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. N.W. Featured Items: Handmade Where: 1332 First Ave. S.E., Albany. Featured Items: Handmade gifts, crafts and lunch for sale. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. florals and Christmas items. Info: Joy Gilliland, 541-917-7760, Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. joy.gilliland@cityofalbany.net, or Ellie Info: Lori Watson, 541-990-8735, Munson, Lauri Kunze, 503-983-8385. ellie.munson@cityofalbany.net. ALPINE COMMUNITY CENTER’S 12TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY FESTIVAL

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

of gift items by Oregon artists and craftsmen, home-cooked luncheon with fabulous pie bar, entertainment all day including music and funky fash-

Toys, Gary’s Wood Shop, Mia Bath & Body, Miche, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Tastefully Simply, Thirty One Gifts, Tupperware.

Where: Phoenix Inn, 3410 Spicer Where: Monroe Grade School, 600 Drive S.E., Albany. Dragon Drive (off Territorial), Monroe Featured Items: Cookie Lee Featured Items: Fantastic array Jewelry, Damsel in Defense, Discovery

Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH LADIES GUILD HOLIDAY BAZAAR FUNDRAISER FOR MISSIONS AND LOCAL MINISTRIES

Where: Peace Lutheran Church, 2540 Applegate St., Philomath Featured Items: OSU and U of O themed crafts, gift baskets, Grandma’s attic area. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 541-929-5504.

Nov. 8-30 GIFTS FOR A BETTER WORLD

Where: First Congregational Church, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road, Corvallis. Featured Items: Fair trade items from countries around the world. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Info: Sue Tappeiner, 541-758-3752,

SWEET HOME ELKETTES HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Where: Sweet Home Elks Lodge, 440 Osage St., Sweet Home. Featured Items: bake sale, quilts and holiday decorations. Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Info: Janet Martin, 541-367-7367, sisterhenry@comcast.net. THE OAKS AT LEBANON HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Where: 621 W. Oak St., Lebanon. Featured Items: Crafts, handmade jewelry, gift sets, pet table, baked goods and candies. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Info: Natalie Hawkins, 541-2587777, theoaksmktg@frontiermgmt.com.

Nov. 15 CORVALLIS-ALBANY FARMERS MARKET

Where: Forth and Ellsworth, downtown Albany, and First and Jackson, downtown Corvallis.

ALBANY DEMOCRAT-HERALD, CORVALLIS (OR) GAZETTE-TIMES

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2014 made baked goods and treats, and home furnishings and gifts. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: Mary Beth Roddy, 541-9269987, roddyranch@gmail.com.

Featured Items: Locally grown produce, sustainable meats and fall decorations. Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: Rebecca Landis, 541-7401542, landis@peak.org.

ST. MARTIN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH HOLIDAY BAZAAR

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR & BAZAAR

Where: 257 E. Milton St., Lebanon. Featured Items: Cookie walk,

Where: 1910 34th Ave. S.E.,

vendor tables and children’s gift giving table with all items under $3. Visit from St. Nicholas from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. Hours: 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Albany.

Featured Items: Various handcrafted items, direct sales companies and food for sale from the church kitchen. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: Joanne Johnson, 541-9264875 or jjohnson@gslcoregon.org.

Dec. 5-7 TOWN AND COUNTRY CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

NORTH ALBANY COMMUNITY CHURCH FALL BAZAAR

Where: Linn County Fair and Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road E., Albany. Featured Items: Over 200 booths. Visit Christmas Storybook Land. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Where: North Albany Community Church, 1273 Thornton Lake Drive N.W., Albany. Featured Items: Scentsy and other big companies, handmade craft vendors. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: Dana Fritz, 541-619-8532, danamkent@gmail.com.

Dec. 5-19

PEARL REBEKAH’S LODGE #47 HOLIDAY BAZAAR

CHRISTMAS STORYBOOK LAND

Where: 20 E. Ash St., Lebanon Featured Items: Hand crafts, collectables and Christmas items. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: Laura Davis, 503-394-2677.

David Patton/Democrat-Herald

Sarrha Uffelman and her son Talon, both of Albany, set up the One-Horse Open Sleigh & Carolers scene at the 2013 Christmas Storybook Land at the Linn County Fair & Expo Center.

Nov. 15-26 KIWANIS ANNUAL HOLIDAY PIE SALE

Where: Kiwanis Trailer, corner of Ninth and Circle in Corvallis (by Les Schwab tires). Featured Items: wide selection of fresh baked pies by Wild Plum Pies Bakery in Harrisburg. Hours: noon to 6 p.m. daily. Info: www.kiwanissunrisers.org

BROWNSVILLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Where: 313 Washburn St., Brownsville. Featured Items: Handmade items and baked goods. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: darlene Hartsook, 541-4665097, hartsook@centurytel.net.

CORVALLIS-ALBANY FARMERS MARKET

Nov. 20-22 CHRISTMAS IN THE BARN

Where: 29722 Roberts Road, Shedd.

Featured Items: Twinkling lights, barn filled with vintage inspired holiday home and garden decor, antiques, fresh greens, wreaths and baked goods. Hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Info: Linda Jones, 541-990-3752 or christmasinthebarn@hotmail.com.

Nov. 21-22 AMERICAN LEGION CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

David Patton/Democrat-Herald

Volunteers work on the Sweet Home Singing Christmas Tree before the 2013 concert at Sweet Home High School. ALBANY EAGLES #2255 2014 ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Where: 127 Broadalbin St. N.W. Featured Items: Jewelry and lapidary, sewed and knitted crafts, antiques and collectables. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: Cherri Lyon, 503-931-1816, cherri_lyon@msn.com. CORVALLIS-ALBANY FARMERS MARKET

Where: Calvary Chapel, 2815 Pine St. S.E., Albany. Featured Items: Quilts, birdhoushand crafts and wood pictures. es, crocheted hats. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 to Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 4 p.m. Saturday. Info: Debi Samples, 541-981-1183, Info: Jean Stenberg, 541-451-2579. cdsamples@comcast.net. Where: 480 Main St., Lebanon. Featured Items: Baked goods,

FIR LAWN LUTHERAN CHURCH HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Where: 109 W. Holley Road, Sweet Home.

Featured Items: Baked goods, hand crafts, quilts and 25-plus vendors. Hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, 9 to noon Saturday. Info: Annona, 541-367-7856; or Chase, 541-409-2732 or catiensvold@hotmail.com. SCIO CHRISTIAN CHURCH SUNRISE CIRCLE HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Where: 38955 N.W. Second Ave. Featured Items: Candy and bake sale, craft tables. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nov. 22 31ST ANNUAL KINGS CIRCLE HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Where: 2110 N.W. Circle Blvd., Corvallis

Featured Items: Wheelchair accessible; breakfast, lunch and baked goods on sale; plenty of holiday gift items. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ALBANY CHRISTIAN ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Where: Willamette Community Church, 430 Third Ave. S.E., Albany. Featured Items: Lots of vendors, lunch and bake sale, bunco in the evening. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road E., Albany. Featured Items: model trains, Victorian village, 85 scenes of Mother Goose rhymes. Hours: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 3 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12; 1 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19.

Dec. 6

Nov. 19 Where: First and Jackson, downtown Corvallis. Featured Items: Locally grown produce, sustainable meats and fall decorations. Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: Rebecca Landis, 541-7401542, landis@peak.org.

HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN MISSIONS HARVEST BAZAAR

Where: 2515 Queen Ave S.E., Albany.

Featured Items: Beautiful quilts, creative crafts, yummy goodies, white elephants, soup and dessert luncheon. Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. HP HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Where: Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 S.W. 53rd St., Corvallis. Featured Items: Hand sewn and knit items, jewelry, Pampered Chef. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: Irene Filipponi, 541-715-3578, irene.filipponi@hp.com. OAK PTA BAZAAR

Where: Oak Elementary School, 3610 Oak St., Albany.

Featured Items: Handmade crafts, baked goods and home based businesses.

NORTH ALBANY COMMUNITY CHURCH HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: Felicia Hoberg, 541-730-9258,

Where: 1273 N.W. Thornton Lake Drive, Albany. Featured Items: Scentsy and other big companies, handmade craft vendors. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

hobergs@hotmail.com. ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH ALTAR SOCIETY BAZAAR

Where: 38810 N.W. Cherry St., Scio.

UUFC HOLIDAY BAZAAR