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Have yourself a very vintage Christmas Retro style is back in full force, but how well do you know your holiday decorations by decades? BY LINDSEY ROMAIN CTW FEATURES
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ostalgia is in vogue and nothing embodies nostalgia like the holiday season. But what exactly constitutes a vintage Christmas? And, with all of this familiar influence, how well does anyone really know the eras from whence they came? A quick flip through Susan Waggoner’s “Have
Yourself a Very Vintage Christmas: Crafts, Decorating Tips and Recipes, 1920s-1960s” (Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2011) is a reminder that the idea of vintage can get lost in its respective decade. Perhaps the two most distinguishable decades in American Christmas style were the 1920s and the 1950s. The ’20s were about family, warmth and tradi-
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Holiday pixies made of felt were typical of 1950s Christmas décor. This set was made in Japan, while other varieties originated in Germany. tion, the ’50s about adapting to the suburban lifestyle and using new technology. “To me, the big dividing line between those two decades was World War II,” Waggoner says. “It became way more flashy after the war.” Indeed, 1920s décor placed a heavy influence on the idea of gathering together near an open fire, as demonstrated by Christmas cards from the time. “It’s amazing to me how many cards had the fireplace as the focus and the tree to the side,” Waggoner
says. “Every home had a fireplace and a mantel, and that was really more important than the tree. The fire was the source of warmth, the social center.” Trees still had a presence, but without electricity, they relied more on sheer volume than glittering spectacle. “And I don’t think people actually used candles as a source of light,” says Waggoner, noting the flammability would have turned most people away from that. Instead, garland and cardboard ornaments
filled the branches, and homemade villages took the place of presents under the tree. For any curious decorator looking to create a ’20s holiday theme, Waggoner suggests starting with the colonial elements like framed silhouettes and postcards. As for the use of color, the ’20s focused primarily on red, Waggoner says. Green was more of an accent than anything, while
other colors were kept subdued. By contrast, the ’50s were all about bright, statement-making color explosions. “For the first time, the public was offered ornaments in pink and aqua,” says Travis Smith, author of “Kitschmasland!: Christmas Décor from the 1950s to the 1970s” (Schiffer Publishing, 2008). See VINTAGE on Page 4
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Silver-colored aluminum trees and bright, splashy colors were typical of a 1950s Christmas.
Vintage Continued from Page 2 lenge of the more traditional ’20s theme, Silver-colored aluminum Christmas trees were also sprucing up the room, and which can be recreated without tracking down pricey items in antique stores or light was becoming a prominent houseonline. hold staple. “Use some Stickles Glitter Glue and “In the ’20s, anyone with electricity trace the lines of old postcards,” she sugwould have had to plug their tree into the gests for a ’20s Christceiling light fixture, but mas craft. “Get the kids in the ’50s everyone had ‘In the ’20s, anyone homemade electricity and it became with electricity would involved; cellophane wreaths are more about outdoing have had to plug their an easy project to work your neighbor,” Wagon with them.” goner says. tree into the ceiling Regardless of the era, a Blown-glass ornalight fixture, but in vintage Christmas is all ments gained popularity about the spirit at the in the ’50s, as well as orthe ’50s everyone center of the holiday. naments that looked had electricity and “Vintage is popular “atomic.” it became more again because it evokes a “You also saw the nostalgia for simpler, emergence of plastic, about outdoing more innocent times — which was a relatively your neighbor.’ when the world ran at a new material,” Smith slower pace, and when says. Suddenly, plastic SUSAN WAGGONER holiday celebrations relight-up Santas and volved around family reindeer dotted lawns and not having the latest gadget,” Smith and living rooms, and imitation candles says. lined windowsills. “For me, Christmas is just a time to The bold palette of ’50s design makes it look back and think, ‘Gosh, my life was so a more popular look today, and online venues like eBay have become prime mar- much easier,’” Waggoner says. “But there’s also something about old art that’s kets for those recreating vintage holiday lush, wonderful and detailed.” looks. Waggoner, however, likes the chal-
Although tree lights were introduced at the end of the 19th century, they remained a luxury for many through the ’30s. A string of 12 to 16 lights cost more than $30 by today’s reckoning, and were far more expensive to operate than today’s energy-efficient bulbs. It’s no wonder that those who had lights wanted to make the most of them, perching them on beaded clips and adding colorful reflectors to make each and every light stand out. Early reflectors, made of tin, were soon replaced with lighter, shinier aluminum and clear, hard plastic halos, rimmed and dusted with glitter to maximize the glow. Here’s how to make them with your kids
Materials • 1 or 2 clean, dry 2-liter soda bottles, with the label sleeve removed • Glitter in preferred colors • Any hard circle, about 1.5 inches in diameter, that can be traced around, such as a lid, silver dollar or cookie cutter • Craft knife, utility scissors, brush and clear-drying glue, such as Mod Podge
Directions • Trace your circle onto a piece of paper and mark the center. Set aside. • Cut away and discard
the top and bottom of the soda bottle. Cut open the remaining cylinder so you have a smooth sheet of plastic. • Place the plastic sheet, curved side down, on a cutting mat or thick magazine. Place your hard-edged 1.5inch circle on it and hold it firmly in place while tracing around it with the craft knife. You aren’t trying to cut out the circle, merely score the outline. Trace a circle for each reflector. Line each circle up over the circle you traced on paper and mark the center. • Cut the circles out with utility scissors and use the craft knife or small scissors
to cut a 1/2-inch cross in the center of each disk. • Paint each disk with glue and sprinkle with glitter. If you want a halo effect, dip the edges of the disk directly into the glitter. • Let these dry for 24 hours. Mount on mini lights by sliding over the bulb with the curved side facing you. Push gently over the base of the light so the reflector is resting on the base, not the bulb itself. — From “Have Yourself a Very Vintage Christmas” by Susan Waggoner; adapted with permission from Stewart, Tabori & Chang.
ALBANY DEMOCRAT-HERALD, CORVALLIS GAZETTE-TIMES, NOVEMBER 1, 2011 use or turned into felt and transformed into a brand new holiday decoration.
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Turn old sweaters into floral decor, by following the steps described in the box at right.
Holiday sweater redux Don’t let ugly holiday sweaters hide in your closet all year — upcycle them for beautiful sweater crafts
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oliday sweaters have become something of a kitschy novelty in recent years, with ugly Christmas sweater parties frequenting holiday calendars. Luckily, ugly sweater parties aren’t the only way to get extended use from these
Christmas gift staples. “We all have a pile of sweaters in our closets that are outdated or have stains or snags that make them irreparable,” says Heather Thoming, who runs WhipperBerry, a blog where she posts crafts and other creative project ideas. “Why not repurpose them to make an accessory for your
wardrobe or other fun craft projects?” The easy answer is to grab a needle and thread (or sewing machine) and turn these sweaters into quilts or pillowcases, but a little extra time and creativity can go a long way. Yarn from old sweaters is an easy workable material. It can be deconstructed and saved for future
The first step is to properly deconstruct a sweater. If the goal is to simply preserve the yarn for later, start with the seams. “The key is to rip seams and not the yarn that was actually used in the knitted fabric,” says Jared Flood, a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based knitwear designer, author and creator of Brooklyn Tweed, a blog that features his patterns and designs. “It’s best to use a seam ripper and good light. Any rips in the yarn will mean your yarn will have that many breaks in it when you unravel each piece.” Avoid collar areas covered in seams to prevent complication and frustration. “I just cut a piece on the row below the neck opening and leave those few inches as waste,” Flood says. He then suggests winding the deconstructed yarn around the back of a chair or a yarn swift to get the kinks out. Soak it in warm water, then dry it with weights on the end to keep it straight.
It felt right Try “felting” the yarn. This is a simple process, and sometimes one that occurs by accident when sweaters are machine-
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HOW TO MAKE FLOWERS “Sweater flowers are a fantastic way to dress up a fun hairdo or a Christmas package,” says Heather Thoming of WhipperBerry blog. Step 1: Deconstructing. Cut the sleeves of the sweater into 4- to 5- inch rounds Step 2: Sewing a basting stitch along the bottom of the sweater round, being sure to catch both layers. Step 3: Pull the thread while continuing the basting stitch, gather, and tie a knot to secure. Step 4: This should create a flower-like shape that can be further decorated with buttons or other fabrics. Optional: Try adding these flowers to a sweater frame, which can be created by sewing segments of trimmed sweater around a picture frame. washed in hot water. “Felting basically means that the sweater shrinks in hot water and the fibers become more tightly connected,” says Hester Burch, creator of Fun In the Making, a craft-inspiration blog. “This felted wool is then great to use in craft projects because the edges do not fray.”
Reduce, reuse, upcycle Save preserved yarn for later, or cut felted yarn into holiday shapes that can be
used for Christmas tree ornaments, as Burch instructs on her blog with a polar bear ornament. She suggests drawing or printing a stencil and using a finepoint washable marker to trace it. Add embellishments as desired, like beads for eyes or thread-embroidered smiles and features. Thoming suggests making sweater flowers, which can be used as embellishments on sweater decoration projects or even as personal accessories (see box).
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HOLIDAY BAZAARS IN THE MID-VALLEY Oct. 31 to Dec. 23 CAT’S MEOW THRIFT SHOP HOLIDAY SHOP
Where: 411 S.W. Third St., Corvallis.
Featured items: Holiday clothing, decorations and gift items. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sundays. Information: 541-757-0573.
Nov. 2 CORVALLIS-ALBANY FARMERS MARKET
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. 4-5 FIRST CONGRESSIONAL 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: Jean O’Grady, 503585-4769. LEBANON FOURSQUARE CHURCH CRAFT BAZAAR
Where: 470 W. C St., Lebanon. Featured items: An assortment of handmade items, hot cider and cinnamon rolls. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
OUR SAVIOUR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH FALL/HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: 3111 S. Main Road, Lebanon.
Featured items: Hand-baked lefse, pies and the best lunch in town, plus Saturday biscuits and gravy. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. ST. EDWARD’S CRAFT BAZAAR
Where: 100 Main St., Lebanon. Featured items: Crafts, quilts and themed baskets. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 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 and goodies will be available for your shopping convenience. Hours: 10 a.m to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Information: Collette, 541-2591537. 489 Water Ave. N.W.
Nov. 4-6 INDEPENDENCE AIRPARK CRAFT FAIRE
Where: 744 Stearman St., Independence. Featured items: Quilts, stained glass, pottery and more. Quality creations made by many local artists. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Nov. 5 ALBANY SENIOR CENTER HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR
Where: Albany Senior Center, LEBANON UNITED METHODIST WOMEN HARVEST AND HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: 1890 S. Second St., Lebanon.
Featured items: Crafts 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 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Information: Shirley Leisinger, (541) 258-5086 or asleis@ yahoo.com.
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Fourth- and fifth-graders from Cascades Elementary School sing a Christmas song last year. Featured items: Handmade quilts, homemade soups for lunch and miscellaneous jewelry, arts and crafts. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: Joy Gilliland, 541917-7772 or joy.gilliland@cityof albany.net. CORVALLIS-ALBANY FARMERS MARKET
Where: Fourth and Ellsworth, Albany; and 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. CRAFTER’S MARKET AND HOME-BASED BUSINESS EXPO
Where: Santiam Place Event Hall, 139 Main St., Lebanon. Featured items: Shop in comfort for those special home decor and gift items. Home-based business opportunites and great products. Hours: 9 a.m to 4 p.m. Information: 541-259-4255 or www.santiamplace.com.
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Nov. 10-13 OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS STORE
Where: 1730 S.E. Hill St., Albany. Featured items: Holiday crafts
Where: 35283 Riverside Drive,
and decorations, gift baskets, homebaked desserts and goodies, and chicken artichoke bake luncheon featuring Mitford marmalade cake served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Jordynn Konzelman, 13, and Bryan Nelson, both of Albany, portray Mary and Joseph in the Frist Church of God’s Living Nativity last year in North Albany.
Nov. 5-6 PHILOMATH FROLIC & RODEO HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
Where: Philomath Elementary School, 239 S. 16th St.
Featured items: Over 75 vendors, great holiday gift ideas, breakfast and lunch. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Information: Marilyn Schmidt, 541-740-7955 or marilyns@peak.org.
Nov. 5-27 GIFTS FOR A BETTER WORLD 22ND SEASON
Where: First Congregational Church, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road, Corvallis. Featured items: International
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crafts, jewelry and holiday dècor. 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. Information: Sue Tappeiner, 541-758-3752 or tappeiner0515@ comcast.net.
Nov. 9 CORVALLIS-ALBANY FARMERS MARKET
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. 10-12 GENTLE HOUSE
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: Western Oregon University, 855 N. Monmouth Ave., Monmouth. Featured items: Painted wooden items, handmade candy, Christmas and floral décor 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, 503606-2070 or laramdavis@gmail.com.
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. Info: Debbie Hanslovan, 541-9269331, 541-979-7600 or dhanslovan @msn.com.
Nov. 11-12 COMMUNITY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Where: Two Rivers Market, 250 Broadalbin St., Albany. Featured items: Holiday gift items, gift baskets, baked treats and coffee bar. Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. COUNTRY CHURCH MOUSE BAZAAR
Where: Oregon Christian Convention, 5605 Jubilee Drive, Turner. Featured items: Over 50 vendors, food and fun for the entire family. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: Shelley
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Where: 440 Osage St., Sweet Home.
array of gift items by Oregon artists, food, music and Resale Shop’s FUNky Fashion Show. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Featured items: Quilts, crafted items and candy. Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Info: Janet Martin, 541-367-7367 or sisterhenry@comcast.net.
Nov. 11-13 CHRISTMAS AT PUMPKIN HOLLOW DAVID PATTON/DEMOCRAT-HERALD
A historic home is decorated for the holidays during last year’s Christmas Parlour Tour in Albany. This year’s event will be Sunday, Dec. 11. Magnuson, 541-223-8842 or churchmouse_crafty@yahoo.com. PEARL REHEKAH LODGE BAZAAR
Where: 20 E. Ash St., Lebanon. Featured items: Homemade items, baked goods and more. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Info: Rhoda Davis, 541-619-3062.
ST. MARY’S 67TH ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFT BAZAAR
Where: Eighth and Ellsworth,
Where: 2710 Whispering Oaks Place N.W., Albany. Featured items: Primitive antiques, folk art, early needfulls and primitive Christmas decor. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Information: Linda or Joe, 541936-0847 or pumpkinhollow2 @gmail.com.
Albany.
Featured items: 70 vendors, quilt raffle, door prizes, and soups, sandwiches, pies and baked goods. Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 9 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Information: 541-926-6812 or stmarysbazaar@comcast.net.
Nov. 12 ALPINE HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
Where: 600 Dragon Drive, Monroe.
Featured items: Fantastic
CORVALLIS-ALBANY FARMERS MARKET
Where: Fourth and Ellsworth, Albany; and 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. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: 1115 28th St. S.W., Albany. Featured items: Craft items, bake sale and white elephant table. Luncheon will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: 541-928-3505 or www.albanymethodistchurch.org.
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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, 541-715-8410. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN LADIES GUILD HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: 154 Madison St. S.E., Albany.
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Featured items: Baked goods, quilts and crafts, and biscuit creamed chicken lunch. Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: Priscilla Stratton, 541-928-3229.
Where: ZCBJ Hall, 38704 Main St., Scio.
Featured items: Christmas crafts and collectables and baked goods. Santa Claus will be on site both days. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: Laura Davis, 503394-2677.
KINGS CIRCLE HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: 2110 N.W. Circle Blvd., Corvallis.
Featured items: Handmade, one-of-a-kind gift items, home business vendors and much more. Breakfast and lunch items will be at Sully’s Diner. Hourly door prizes and a grand prize give-a-way. Live music. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: 541-757-9080.
COUNTRY CHURCH MOUSE BAZAAR
Where: Oregon Christian Convention, 5605 Jubilee Drive, Turner. Featured items: Over 50 vendors, food and fun for the entire family. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: Shelley Magnuson, 541-223-8842 or churchmouse_crafty@yahoo.com.
SPECIAL OCCASIONS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Where: 1435 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis.
Featured items: Unique ornaments, festive decorations, paper goods and gift ideas. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: Cindie Tegner, 541-752-7255 or cindie@onestop partyshop.net.
Nov. 12-13 CENTER ENTERPRISES INC. HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIRE
Where: 1305 Hill St. S.E., Albany. Featured items: Handmade crafts, Christmas items, jewelry, pictures and frames. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Information: Sasha T., 541-9282178. CHURCH OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN HARVEST OF ART FESTIVAL
Where: 333 N.W. Harrison Blvd., Corvallis.
Featured items: Matted drawings and photography, cards, prayer beads, beaded jewelry and baskets. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Information: Wayne and Kathy Bricco, 541-791-7340 or info@ acrewoodart.com.
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Ella Galvan, 7, and Holly Smith, 6, both of Albany, watch from the wings during a performance of several dances from the Nutcracker by Legacy Ballet last winter. ST. MARY’S CORVALLIS SEVENTH HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: St. Mary’s, 501 N.W. 25th St., Corvallis.
Featured items: Handcrafted items, gifts, jewelry, home decor and more. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Info: Cindy Lefton, 541-754-9429 or lefton4@comcast.net.
Nov. 16 CORVALLIS-ALBANY FARMERS MARKET
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. 17-20 OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS STORE
Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Information: Dixie Grenz, 541905-4190, 541-928-8409.
Where: 35283 Riverside Drive, Albany.
CHRISTMAS IN THE BARN
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. Info: Debbie Hanslovan, 541-9269331, 541-979-7600 or dhanslovan @msn.com.
Nov. 18-19 AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY ALBANY UNIT 10
Where: 129 W. First St., Albany. Featured items: Lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., prime rib dinner, Scentsy, homemade items and strings of beads.
Where: 29722 Roberts Road, Shedd.
Featured items: Baked goods, antiques, collectables and holiday decor. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. FIR LAWN LUTHERAN CHURCH HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: 109 W. Holley Road, Sweet Home. Featured Items: Baked goods,
leather and wood crafts, Scentsy candles and quilts. Over 25 vendors. Hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Information: Annona Tiensvold, 541-367-7865, danceca@hotmail.com.
LEBANON ELKETTES HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: Lebanon Elks Lodge Ballroom, 633 Park St. Featured items: Jewelry, baked goods, all new homemade gift items. Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Information: Lita Dyson, 541259-5592.
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Where: 285 N.W. 35th St., Corvallis.
Featured items: Homemade crafts, baked items, raffle and Christmas items. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. ST. MARTIN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: 257 E. Milton St., Lebanon.
Featured items: Handmade jewelry, crafts including ornaments, knitted items and baked goods. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Information: 541-451-1159 or stmartinslebanon@gmail.com. THE OAKS AT LEBANON HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: 621 W. Oak St., Lebanon. Featured items: Stained glass, holiday decorations, goods and candies. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: Judy Bilyeu, 541-258-7777 or theoaks@ frontiermgmt.com.
Nov. 18-20 CHRISTMAS AT PUMPKIN HOLLOW
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Where: 2710 Whispering Oaks
Ed Harriman, 89, of Lebanon shows some of the nearly 170 toys he made in 2010 to donate to needy children for Christmas.
Place N.W., Albany.
Featured items: Primitive antiques, folk art, early needfulls and primitive Christmas decor. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Information: Linda or Joe, 541936-0847 or pumpkinhollow2@ gmail.com.
Nov. 19 CORVALLIS-ALBANY FARMERS MARKET
Where: Fourth and Ellsworth,
Albany; and 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. GRACEPOINT NAZARENE CRAFT FAIR
Where: 2815 Pine St. S.E., Albany.
Featured items: New address, same great stuff. Hours: 9 a.m to 3 p.m. Information: Debi Samples, 541-981-1183 or cdsamples@ comcast.net. HOLIDAY GIFT SALE
Where: Beautiful Saviour Lutheran Church, 2605 N.W. 13th St., Corvallis. Featured items: Handcrafted gifts, home decor and wood crafts.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. DISTINCTIVE & 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.
HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN-MISSIONS HARVEST BAZAAR
Where: 2515 Queen Ave. S.E., Albany.
Featured items: Beautiful quilts, creative crafts, yummy goodies, white elephant and soup/dessert luncheon. Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: Sonja Wakefield, 541-928-9736.
SPECIAL OCCASIONS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Where: 1435 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis.
Featured items: Unique ornaments, festive decorations, paper goods and gift ideas. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: Cindie Tegner, 541-752-7255 or cindie@onestop partyshop.net. ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC
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Information: Cindie Tegner, 541-752-7255 or cindie@onestop partyshop.net.
Where: 38810 Cherry St. N.W., Scio.
Dec. 2
Featured items: Pies, decorated cakes, nuts, candy, crafts and white elephant. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MENNONITE VILLAGE HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: Mennonite Village Chapel, 5353 Columbus St. S.E., Albany. Featured items: Handmade quilts, crafts, Christmas decorations and baked goods. All proceeds go to Mennonite Home Life Enrichment Program. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: Stephanie Bates, 541-928-5152, ext. 227, or stephanie@mennonitevillage.org.
TEEN CHALLENGE FOURTH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: 31700 Fayetteville Drive, Shedd.
Featured items: Barbecue chicken, Christmas trees and greenery, and handcrafted gifts. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: Evone Miller, 541491-1002 or evone.miller@teen challengepnw.com.
Dec. 2-3 VINTAGE ROOST SEASONAL GIFT SHOP
ALPACA GIFTS & MORE
Where: Salem Heights hall, 3505 Liberty Road S., Salem. Featured items: Hand-dyed alpaca products, luxury garments, alpaca soft-wear and more. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 935 Scenic Drive N.W., Albany.
Featured items: Hand fashioned gifts, antiques and collectables, baked goods and fresh greens. Hours: 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Information: 541-990-4191 or vintage.roost@comcast.net.
Nov. 22 to Dec. 23 ‘HANDCRAFTED IN LINN COUNTY’ HOLIDAY GIFT STORE
Where: 605 Main St., Lebanon. Featured items: Woodworking,
Ram Trucking driver Bill Latimer watches Pacific Power’s Terry Klein turn the 40-foot tree is it is taken off Latimer’s truck. Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: 541-740-1542 or www.locallygrown.org.
Nov. 25-26
Nov. 23
items, baked goods and toys. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Information: Jean Stenberg, 541-451-2579.
Where: First and Jackson, Corvallis.
Featured items: Locally grown food and fall decorations to enjoy and share.
Where: 29722 Roberts Road, Shedd.
jewelry, photography, all types of handcrafted items. Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday.
CORVALLIS-ALBANY FARMERS MARKET
CHRISTMAS IN THE BARN
MARK YLEN/DEMOCRAT-HERALD
AMERICAN LEGION HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: 480 Main St., Lebanon. Featured items: Jewelry, wood
CHRISTMAS IN THE BARN
Where: 29722 Roberts Road, Shedd.
Featured items: Baked goods, antiques, collectables and holiday decor Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. VINTAGE ROOST SEASONAL GIFT SHOP
Where: 935 Scenic Drive N.W., Albany.
Featured items: Hand fashioned gifts, antiques and collectables, baked goods and fresh greens. Hours: 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Information: 541-990-4191 or vintage.roost@comcast.net.
Nov. 25-27 CHRISTMAS
AT PUMPKIN HOLLOW
Where: 2710 Whispering Oaks Place N.W., Albany.
Featured items: Primitive antiques, folk art, early needfulls and primitive Christmas decor. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Information: Linda or Joe, 541936-0847 or pumpkinhollow2@ gmail.com.
Nov. 26 SPECIAL OCCASIONS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Where: 1435 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis.
Featured items: Unique ornaments, festive decorations, paper goods and gift ideas. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Featured items: Baked goods, antiques, collectables and holiday decor. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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MORNING STAR GRANGE HOLIDAY CRAFTS BAZAAR
Caleigh Parish, 2, left, and Bradley Beard, 3, of Lebanon visit Santa Claus at Lebanon’s 2010 Holidays in the Park.
Where: 38794 Morning Star Road N.E., Millersburg.
Featured items: Handmade crafts, baked goods and seasonal items. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: Sandy Decker, 541-926-3646 or dshdeck@aol.com, or Colleen Cooley, 541-926-6758. THE 31ST ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE SPONSORED BY OSU CRAFT CENTER
Where: Oregon State University Memorial Union Ballroom, 26th and Jefferson. Featured items: Handmade crafts, fine art and speciality food made by Oregon artisans, and live entertainment. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information: OSU Craft Center, 541-737-2937 or craftcenter@ oregonstate.edu. VINTAGE ROOST SEASONAL GIFT SHOP
Where: 935 Scenic Drive N.W., Albany.
DAVID PATTON/ DEMOCRATHERALD
Featured items: Hand fashioned gifts, antiques and collectables, baked goods and fresh greens.
Hours: 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Information: 541-990-4191 or vintage.roost@comcast.net.
Dec. 2-4 CHRISTMAS AT PUMPKIN HOLLOW
Where: 2710 Whispering Oaks Place N.W., Albany. Featured items: Primitive antiques, folk art, early needfulls and primitive Christmas decor. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Information: Linda or Joe, 541936-0847 or pumpkinhollow2 @gmail.com.
LINN COUNTY FAIR TOWN AND COUNTRY CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Where: Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road, Albany. Featured items: Pottery, jewelry, handmade crafts and toys. Over 200 booths to visit. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Cost: Parking is free. Admission is $1. Information: Cathy Exline, 541926-4314 or cexline@co.linn.or.us.
Dec. 3 BROWNSVILLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Where: 313 Washburn St., Brownsville.
Featured items: New boxed Christmas ceramics, handmade gifts, candy and baked goods. Hours: 9 a.m to 4 p.m. Information: Darlene Hartsook, 541-466-5097 or hartsook@ centurytel.net.
Hewlett-Packard Crafters present their
Sat Nov 12th 9am to 4 pm Benton Co Fairgrounds Crafts, Music & Home based businesses.
Affair Catering featuring Burton’s homemade pies. *Raffle proceeds go to Community Outreach* Free parking and admission! Questions? Call Sheri Mitchell 541-715-8410
ALBANY DEMOCRAT-HERALD, CORVALLIS GAZETTE-TIMES, NOVEMBER 1, 2011 HOLIDAY BAZAAR AND BOOK SALE
SPECIAL OCCASIONS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Where: Lebanon Senior Center, 80 Tangent St. Featured items: Tons of vendors! Books, movies and music. One stop holiday shopping. Hours: 9 a.m to 3 p.m.
Where: 1435 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis.
Featured items: Unique ornaments, festive decorations, paper goods and gift ideas. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: Cindie Tegner, 541-752-7255 or cindie@onestop partyshop.net.
LACOMB SCHOOL ANNUAL BAZAAR
Where: 34110 E. Lacomb Road,
Dec. 17
Lebanon.
Featured items: Cascade Performing Arts dancers, lots of vendors, lunch and snacks. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: Krystal Rash, 541-401-8403 or lacombschoolptc@gmail.com.
SPECIAL OCCASIONS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Where: 1435 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis.
Featured items: Unique ornaments, festive decorations, paper goods and gift ideas. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: Cindie Tegner, 541-752-7255 or cindie@onestop partyshop.net.
SPECIAL OCCASIONS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Where: 1435 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis.
Featured items: Unique ornaments, festive decorations, paper goods and gift ideas. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: Cindie Tegner, 541-752-7255 or cindie@onestop partyshop.net. 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.
Dec. 8 THE BENTON COUNTY DEMOCRATS 2011 HOLIDAY PARTY AND AUCTION
Where: Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 S.W. 53rd St.,
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Dec. 18 S & S EXPO EVENTS
Where: Corvallis Country Club,
MIKE HENNEKE/DEMOCRAT-HERALD
Santa rides in a motorcycle sleigh during the 2010 Downtown Twice Around parade in Albany. This year’s parade will start at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3.
1850 S.W. Whiteside Drive. Featured items: Jewelry, floral hair accessories, yummy treats, beauty items, raffle basket and much more. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Information: Corvallis.
Featured items: Complimentary supper by Valley Catering, no-host beer and wine. All Democrats invited. Hours: 6 p.m. Information: Merry Demarest, 541-745-2002.
Dec. 9 SAMARITAN LEBANON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Where: Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, 525 N. Santiam Highway. Featured items: Handmade
holiday decorations from wreaths to ornaments, handmade scarves and winter wear, and homemade baked goods. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Information: Ian Rollins, 541451-7161 or irollins@samhealth.org.
Dec. 9-11 CHRISTMAS AT PUMPKIN HOLLOW
Where: 2710 Whispering Oaks Place N.W., Albany. Featured items: Primitive antiques, folk art, early needfulls and primitive Christmas decor. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday
and Saturday; noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Information: Linda or Joe, 541936-0847 or pumpkinhollow2 @gmail.com.
Dec. 10 ALPACA GIFTS & MORE
Where: Albany Historic Fairmount Grange, 835 North Albany Road N.W., Albany. Featured items: Hand-dyed alpaca products, luxury garments, alpaca soft-wear and more.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. BROWNSVILLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Where: 313 Washburn St., Brownsville.
Featured items: New boxes Christmas ceramics, handmade gifts, candy and baked goods. Hours: 9 a.m to 4 p.m. Information: Darlene Hartsook, 541-466-5097 or hartsook@centurytel.net.
SSExpoEvents@yahoo.com.
Happy holidays from the Albany Democrat-Herald and Corvallis Gazette-Times!
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