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Happy Holidays Everyone! Can you imagine that the Holidays are once again upon us! Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas & New Years! In less than two months we will be under way with 2014 and planning Valentine’s gatherings.

Over 125 Gift Ideas

Ok, I’ll slow it back down to present time. In this edition of our annual Holiday Guide, we have found that are available here in the Mid-Valley! Along with the gifts, we also discover great food (dining out or cooking in), great wine and beer!

Amy Joyner shares ideas and experiences for dining out this holiday season. From sister’s Cecilia and Jessica at the Wild Pear; to Cascade Baking Company and the Willamette Valley Grill American Bistro. Be careful, you may find yourself hungry!

Shopping for ladies doesn’t have to be confusing, terrifying or expensive according to Dennis Thompson.

Dennis shares a variety of ways to keep her smiling on Christmas! Equal treatment for the men this season … we have found gifts that will keep him smiling as well.

Things To Do

If you are looking for over the holidays, jump to page 22! We have found things to make your season bright! From dressy events to Oregon casual, to Tuba Christmas we have you covered. From Magic at the Mill to a Victorian Christmas at the Deepwood Estate … the Salem area becomes your winter wonderland!

Christmas Trees

. According to the 1997 Census of Agriculture, Our Willamette Valley makes Oregon the leading producer of Oregon produces approximately 8 million trees harvested each year. So put that plastic tree back in the box and head out to get a fresh grown tree this year! Jump to page 34 and find out more from Tarah Campi.

Craft Beers

available in our local restaurants. Discover Family Style brews This season more people are learning about the great and which drafts are best for each season. And to put holiday cheer into a winter afternoon, make sure to have a pint of Kris Kringle … cinnamon and spice make it all nice!

Great Wines

of the Willamette Valley? Not a good one I would say. What kind of holiday guide would we be if we passed up the Start your Thanksgiving holidays with a great wine! Then make your way through the holiday season on into winter and spring. We take ample time to talk all about Holiday Wine Tasting! Of course, inside you’ll find more gift ideas, gadgets, gifts under $25 and more! Plus our advertisers have pulled out all stops to make sure your holiday is merry and bright! Be sure to support our local merchants! And … make your reservations early to ring in the New Year! We take you to the Oregon Coast to enjoy Vegas Style New Years Eve. Take is all in, spend the night and on January 1, you could win a new BMW! We hope you find the 2013 Holiday Guide packed with things you knew about, and treasures you’ve just discovered. For even more gift ideas, watch the Thursday and Sunday Statesman Journal … we have sections wrapped up with great savings and ways to make your loved one’s season special. Of course we welcome your feedback! Along the way we wish for Goodwill to all!

Peace on Earth and Holiday’s Best!

Bill Cummings © 2013 Statesman Journal Media, a Gannett Company. Holiday 2013 is published as an advertising feature and is distributed to the subscribers of the Statesman Journal, Silverton Appeal & Stayton Mail along with other select locations. To be included in further publications, or to reach our audience, please contact your sales representative, or call (503) 300-6602 or email golocal@statesmanjournal.com. Gift ideas, availability and sources are accurate as of October 20, 2013.

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Table of Contents Holiday Dining

Let area restaurants help .......... 8

Gifts for Her Simplify shopping for the women in your life ..... 10

Gift Guide

Gifts for her............................ 12

Ringing in the New Year

Craft Bazaars

Make time for the market ...... 28

Hot Toys Find that perfect gift

for your little ones ................. 44

Gifts for Him

Spoil the man in your life....... 30

Gift Guide

Buy local ................................ 46

Gift Guide

Gifts for him ........................... 32

Love Comes Down at Christmas

Give the gift of jewelry .......... 34

Get out of town this New Year ......................... 14

Gifts Under $25

Secret Santa savers ................ 48

Gift Guide

Buy local ................................ 50

Christmas Trees Outdoor Gifts

Gifts for the outdoorsy set..... 16

Wine Tasting

Scenic for your senses ........... 18

The Most Wonderful Times Holiday events ....................... 24

Find the perfect tree close to home ........................ 36

Recipes Fill the house

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Regional Craft Beers

Cheers! .................................. 38

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HOLIDAY DINING

Let area restaurants help make your holidays easier

By Amy Joyner

Special to Holiday

ift buying, social gatherings and hosting are tiresome tasks during the holiday season.

That’s where the vast offerings of Salem restaurants will save the day. Dining options abound when a host – or hostess -- needs just a loaf of bread for dinner, the entire pre-cooked holiday dinner, take out soup and sandwiches after shopping, or a sitdown celebration. In downtown Salem, Wild Pear Restaurant and Catering offers options for dine-in, take out and special holiday orders. Though the food is a favorite for downtown workers and visitors, many come during the holiday season to see the historic building at 372 State St. decked out in its holiday finery.

“We have great displays in here for the holidays — inside and out. It really adds to the holiday spirit,” said Cecilia Ritter James, who has co-owned the restaurant for 14 years with her sister, Jessica Ritter. Garlands, fresh wreaths and beaded trees make lunch at the café more festive. Those who dine in are often people from out-of-town to shop and eat lunch downtown. But you don’t have to eat there if you would rather dine at home in your robe and slippers. Ritter James said, “We are very takeout friendly. Our whole menu can be ordered for takeout. People work long mall hours and take dinner home. We get a lot of lunchers and shoppers. We have a great happy hour 3:30 p.m. to close.” She said the Wild Pear’s most popular seasonal offering is for people who order ahead of

time for Thanksgiving. “It’s a complete Thanksgiving dinner. You can order different parts or all of it, with reheating directions.” The Wild Pear has the menu available online at the beginning of November at wildpearcatering.com. “If you just want us to make your turkey gravy or the whole meal with all the sides, we can do that,” she said. It is sold by the pint or dozen, whatever the customer specifies. For Christmas Eve dinner, the restaurant does something similar, but with both beef and turkey, and on a smaller scale. To accommodate their catering customers, the Wild Pear is open limited hours 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Also downtown, at 229 State St., Cascade Baking Co. has kept busy with dine-in and take-out customers, as well as specialty order-ahead holiday fare. Bakery co-owner, Stephen Perkins, said he knows what brings customers back every year at Christmas time. “It’s our Christmas breads, from early morning to late at night there is a long line with people who have ordered out Christmas bread. It never stops.”

friendly feast seasonally to take advantage of the meats, dairy products and produce available from local sources, said Scott Dallaire, the hotel’s director of food and beverage. “We’ve rolled out our fall/winter menu and we focus our menus on seasonality,” he said. Another focus is buying locally, he added. “We have a lamb rack from the local Henny Farm here in Salem. It’s fennel-dusted lamb, grilled with parsnips, broccolini, and with a plum glaze. The chef has done a good job with this one,” Dallaire said. “We are privately owned with an individualized concept. We’re not a chain restaurant,” he added. “We’re small enough to stay local.”

“It’s a non-stop crazy event and we are dead-dog tired by the 24th of December,” he added. This year should prove no different, as Perkins has planned to bake the traditional German stollen, European nut loaf, Danish julekage and Welsh bara brith. Year round, Cascade also sells gluten-free bread baked off site. “Every year (gluten-free bread) just gets more and more popular. We have a dedicated facility for the baking,” he added. Perkins co-owns the bakery with Debra Edwards. They encourage pre-orders for holiday breads, which sell by the “hundreds and hundreds,” Perkins said. See the menu at www.cascadebaking.com

Take-home holiday faves don’t stop with bread, however. People love Cascade’s baguettes that pull apart when served. “It looks like a corn cob,” Perkins said. Also, people call ahead for sweet rolls and dinner rolls.

Though they are in the Red Lion Hotel Salem, he said about 40 percent of the restaurant’s guests are local residents. “We especially see a lot of once and twice-a-year people – on anniversaries, birthdays. The holidays are part of that, too,” he said.

Even before those holiday orders come in, Perkins said the bakery will be busier with lunch and dinner take-out orders. The bakery regularly changes their menu of house-made soups, panini’s, deli sandwiches and focaccia.

Again this year, Willamette Valley Grill will offer a large, traditional Thanksgiving buffet to serve local families and hotel guests who can’t be home for the November holiday. On the buffet will be herb-crusted prime rib, turkey and ham. Keeping with a local theme, there will also be several seasonal salads, root vegetable salad and cranberry wild rice, Dallaire said.

At the Red Lion Hotel Salem, holiday dining becomes memorable for hotel and in-city guests at their Willamette Valley Grill American Bistro. The menu changes

“It’s a new world for our restaurant. We are really focused on our new menus and nightly specials. It’s all about what we can buy in season.”

ABOVE: The Willamette Valley Grill American Bistro features fenneldusted, local-source lamb on its fall menu. LEFT: Cascade Baking Co. takes hundreds of orders for their special holiday season breads such as this delight with its sweet additions. BELOW LEFT: Holiday trees sit atop the mezzanine at the Wild Pear. BELOW RIGHT: Holiday freshness is found in the elaborate décor at the Wild Pear Restaurant in downtown Salem.

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GIF T FOR S HER Shopping for women doesn’t have to be confusing, terrifying or expensive By Dennis Thompson Special to Holiday

et's face it – shopping for the perfect gift for her can be tough for guys.

The questions start with the merely befuddling “what kind of things does she like?” and “what are the best of those things?” and end with the truly treacherous “what's her size?” and “what’s her favorite color?” Luckily, a number of Salem-area shops have taken pity on the fellows and are here to help in their time of need. For example, Olivia’s has a wide variety of jewelry, watches and handbags from Brighton, a very popular brand. “The quality is good, the price is attractive, and it’s wellmade,” Olivia’s owner Sandy Powell said. Powell keeps a sidewalk sign out declaring that she has Brighton items in her shop, which is 315 Chemeketa St. NE. “Girls got to know the Brighton brand, and they come in because I have the name out on the sidewalk,” she said. “They say you don’t buy Brighton, you join Brighton.” Prices range from $95 for a Brighton watch to $40 for a necklace or $30 for earrings. Down the way at Bittersweet Boutique, shop co-owner Shannon Williams said women go nuts for Big Buddha handbags that generally run from $90 to $100. The bags are made from nonanimal leather – the company

RIGHT: Big Buddha handbags are a hot item at Bittersweet Boutique, shop co-owner Shannon Williams says.

sweet & simple actually calls it “vegan” leather – and feature very nice linings and quality craftsmanship, Williams said. “They look like an expensive designer bag, so a husband can be happy he’s not spending $500 and up with a bag that looks like it’s worth that,” she said. “And I’ve never had one break or wear out on me.” Located at 321 Court St. NE, Bittersweet Boutique also sells a nice selection of clothing and fashion accessories for juniors and women – purchases that men normally won’t tread near for fear of getting the size wrong. But Bittersweet Boutique offers a service that solves that knotty dilemma nicely. The shop maintains a “wish list” for customers, items and sizes that are kept around for when the men in their lives wander by. “It works really well, too,” Salem resident Tami Matthias interjects as Williams is explaining the wish list. “Because he wants to give me things I want, I’ll try things on and tell her what I like. He gets to get me what I want, he doesn't have to assume sizes, and the stuff they have is such good quality. I love their merchandise.” Shoe Mill in the Salem Center provides a similarly helpful service, store manager Amanda Moore said. UGG boots are one of the most popular gift choices at the shop every year. This year’s hottest model, the Bailey Button, runs about $165 for a pair. “They’re warm, they’re trendy, they’re comfortable and they’re perfect for

weather,” Moore said. “That's the biggest gift each year, the UGGs. It’s on everyone’s wish list. The guys just come in and say, ‘She wants UGGs again.’” And the store makes it easy on the guys by keeping their lady’s shoe size on record. If she’s bought shoes from Shoe Mill before, a guy can buy shoes for a gift reasonably sure they won’t have to be returned the day after Christmas.

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Glamour! owner Lindsey Graham said her shop offers one of the best services around – utter flexibility. Glamour! is at 165 Liberty St. NE, and is an all-in-one boutique and shop. That means if you get a gift certificate for her at Glamour!, it's not actually a cop-out, Graham said. “It’s not like, ‘I didn't know what to get you, so I got you this gift certificate,’” she said. “It’s like, ‘I want you to have everything you want, so I got you this gift certificate.’” Ladies can use the gift certificate to browse through the boutique’s collection of one-of-a-kind clothing. “Our clothing isn’t name-brand, so it’s all more affordable than your typical boutique,” Graham said. Or they can use the gift certificate in the salon loft upstairs, treating themselves to a spa service, manicure, pedicure or new hairstyle. “They could shop, they could get a facial, they could get their nails done, whatever,” she said. “A gift certificate here can be used any number of ways.”

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ooking to get out of town for New Year’s? Chinook Winds in Lincoln City makes for a fabulous day trip or overnight getaway. At just over an hour from Salem, the casino resort has something to offer for almost anyone, not just those who like to participate in gaming. During the rainy winter months, it’s wise to plan some indoor activities to accompany any plans to visit the beach. While it’s great to watch storms and walk along the misty Pacific shores, the cold wind and rain make indoor activities a welcome addition to the agenda. Chinook Winds offers fitness classes including yoga and tai chi. There’s a play place for kids, and special events and concerts ranging from a Taste of Home cooking school, to music by Styx, to comedy shows. For gamers, there are poker tournaments, table games, slots and much more. The hotel features incomparable ocean views, and over 220 rooms, including pet-friendly rooms. There is an indoor heated swimming pool, a sauna and spa, and a full-service restaurant and lounge. Whether you’re staying for the weekend or just in town for a show, plan your getaway today at chinookwindscasino.com.

New Year’s Eve will be here before you know it and Chinook Winds is ringing in the New Year with parties for anyone and everyone. The casino floor will be full of excitement as party hats and favors are passed out throughout the evening. After the stroke of midnight on Jan. 1, a lucky Winners Circle member will take home a 2014 BMW from Kuni BMW valued at $45,000. Complete rules and how to earn entries can be found at chinookwindscasino.com. Performing live in the convention center from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. will be the party band Big Night Out playing dance music. This event is free to the public, ages 21 and over. At the Rogue River Lounge, DJ Metal will spin songs from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. Tickets for the

ABOVE: Big Night Out is set to perform for New Year’s at Chinook Winds in Lincoln City.

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While mom and dad party at the resort, bring the kids to the “Rock Star” party at the Chinook Winds Play Palace and Arcade. The party is for children ages 3-11 who are potty trained. Children 12 and older are welcome in the arcade. The party is from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Admission is $30 in advance and $35 on New Year’s Eve. Another great option for a New Year’s getaway is the iconic Salishan Spa and Golf Resort in Lincoln City. From golf to dining, this resort offers something for everyone. For a perfect New Year’s Eve, check out the spa package. One night costs $379 and includes two 60-minute spa treatments. Two nights is just $529. Check out Salishan.com for details.

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R O O D OUT GIFTS

Gloves, knives are great gifts for the outdoorsy set By Dennis Thompson Special to Holiday

t’s hard to imagine a more fitting holiday gift for an Oregonian than something meant to be used in the outdoors.

So it should come as no surprise that Salem area businesses offer a wide variety of outdoor items that could come in handy in our wide-open spaces. Chilly Grips are the Oregon Glove Company’s top selling gift, store manager Perta Wiltse said – even more so this year, because now they come in woodland camouflage for the hunter in your home. “They’re like putting one of those wonderful heavy boot socks on your hand,” Wiltse said. “They keep hands so warm, and they have a rubber coating on the palm up to the tips of the fingers to help keep you dry when you’re out in the brush. They’re my favorite glove, they really are.” Chilly Grips are $6.99 a pair, or $8.29 if you want to spring for the water-repellant model. What’s better, Oregon Glove Company offers a special deal for hunters -- $3 store credit toward a new pair of gloves if you

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trade in a deer hide, and $6 credit for an elk hide. The shop is at 1490 12th St. SE. Knives made by Columbia River Knife & Tool are another great gift idea for just about anyone who spends time outdoors, said Shane Dressel, the hunting manager at Sportsman’s Warehouse. “Columbia River knives are good, and they’re local,” Dressel said, noting that the company is located in Tualatin. “I love mine.

They’ve got a good edge on them, they’re durable and they have a good locking mechanism on them.” The knives run from $30 to $100 or more. Binoculars are another great gift that can be useful for many outdoor pursuits, Dressel said. “A lot of people use them for bird watching or wildlife viewing,” he said. “We get a lot of people doing that.”

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Swarovski binoculars are the top-of-the line, but you pay for that quality. The cheapest pair of Swarovskis will set you back $800. Vortex and Bushmill binoculars also are great, but won’t do as much damage to your wallet, Dressel said. While they aren’t technically “outdoors” equipment, Dressel added that grills and smokers also are a popular holiday gift for outdoors folk. “The fishermen like smokers,” he said. “Smokers and barbeques always sell really good for holidays.” Sportsman’s Warehouse is at 1260 Lancaster Drive SE.

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he Thanksgiving holiday involves much more than a turkey dinner in the Willamette Valley. The long weekend also means that dozens of wineries will pull out all the stops for two to three days of over-the-top wine tasting.

For an up-to-date listing of which wineries are participating, go to www.statesmanjournal.com.

Thanksgiving meal continues New this year, Willamette Valley Vineyard’s chef, Eric Nelson, is preparing a full Thanksgiving menu. An additional charge allows guests to learn how to pair wine with their food. In addition to the flights of wine, holiday foods and live music, the winery is also hosting Vivian Perry, author of “Winemakers of the Willamette Valley.” Perry will speak with guests and sign her book for visitors. More information is at www.willamettevalleyvineyards.com.

Progress to Pinot A favorite stop across the valley to the west is Cubanisimo Vineyards at 1754 Best Road NW.

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Jenelle Ford, operations manager at the winery, said: “We have heard over and over that we are the most fun winery. It is such a different environment here than other tasting rooms. “We are 15 minutes from downtown, so people can still do Christmas shopping on Friday morning, come here at 11 a.m. and still have plenty of time. We are in many people’s back yard and they don’t even know it.” In Cubanisimo’s back yard, visitors find pinot. “We are a pinot winery. We grow pinot noir and gris. Also, we make a rose of pinot wines,” Ford said, adding that the winery is also well known for salsa dance, live Latin music and Cuban food. Whether it is food or wine - or both it is always served in a festival atmosphere, she said. Cubanisimo finds its appeal from owner Mauricio Collada, a native of Havana who came to the United States in 1962. He came to Oregon in the mid-1980s and was entranced with Willamette

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cheers to the holiday Valley wines. His vineyard was planted in 1991. Ford said the $10 fee on Thanksgiving weekend includes wine tasting, live music and Cuban tapas available for purchase. Cubanisimo will be open for the big weekend 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 29 through Dec. 1. For the event, the vineyard is releasing their 2011 pinot noir. More information is at www.cubanisimovineyards.com.

Scenic for your senses North of West Salem is Redhawk Winery, owned and operated for more than eight years by John and Betty Pataccoli. The couple came to Salem from California, purchased the existing winery and found out how much Oregonians enjoy wine-tasting events. “Other wine regions through the country don’t have the same type of event like this on Thanksgiving weekend, and I don’t know why,” John Pataccoli said. “Someone, sometime (in Oregon) had an idea for some type of festival. That festival is more than just a wine tasting. There is a draw.” Redhawk hopes to draw people to their Thanksgiving weekend event with wine and food. “At Redhawk, what we do is we have a big, full-blown barbeque spread – tri-tip to salmon paté. We’ll have a line of eight to twelve wines to taste and we open up the winery, removing barrels to create space,” Pataccoli said. The cost for Redhawk’s event is $10 per person and Pataccoli stresses that fee is “all inclusive.” Live music sets the tone for the food and wine tasting. “It’s a great deal,” he added, and people have figured that out.

TOP PHOTO: Cubanisimo Vineyards has a large outdoor tasting area that provides a festive atmosphere, and is perfect for hosting many private events throughout the year. (BOTTOM PHOTO)

“It’s a big mixture of people that come. Some are people who have never gone tasting before, or maybe once or twice.

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ABOVE: A Thanksgiving wine tasting event will happen again this year at Willamette Valley Vineyards in Turner.

We see big groups, and then there are regulars who come to every event.” Pataccoli said a big offering this year will be a barrel tasting. “We will be tasting the 2012 reserve, to be bottled after the new year.” Though this reserve is a Willamette Valley specialty, a pinot noir, it is not the only red wine Pataccoli boasts about. “We’re one of the few wineries that do big reds other than pinot noir,” he said. While there for the Thanksgiving event, try his

ABOVE: Willamette Valley Vineyards 2010 Pinot Noir

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sangiovese. To see more of their stock, go to www.redhawkwine.com.

Taste in town In Salem, tasting fine wine and foods continues within the city at Honeywood Winery, located at 1350 Hines St. SE. Lesley Gallick, Honeywood Winery’s tasting room manager, describes their

Thanksgiving weekend wine event as a way to taste the wine and food sold at the store. “There will be food sampling and full appetizers. You get to try the food before you buy it,” she said. Of course, the wine is there for tasting as well. “This year before summer, we started selling wine cocktails. For Thanksgiving, we are going to have a hot apple cider drink

ABOVE: Wine tasting events happen during every long, holiday weekend at Willamette Valley Vineyards in Turner.

party and Cranberry l’Orange spiced wine, and a fancy and cute Sugar Plum drink with a festive appearance,” she said. Holiday weekend tasting happens 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 29, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 30, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 1. “We’re going to release a new ice wine, and I am excited about the wine cocktails. It is whimsical and very fun,” Gallick said.

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ust as a family develops a traditional routine for their holiday happenings, so does a city.

Salem’s list includes a variety of memorable events that entertain and engage people year after year through song and dance, festive light displays and more.

Taking part in one, some, or all of these triedand-true happenings has become a tradition for many in Salem, as they seek to build new memories upon those from years past.

Tip-toe traditions Most people have enjoyed a ballet performance of “The Nutcracker” during the holidays. For the 10th year, Salem’s American Ballet Academy will present “A Children’s Nutcracker” twice at the Historic Elsinore Theatre at 170 High St. SE. Dancers take the stage at 7 p.m. on Dec. 14, and 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 15. For ticket information, go to www.elsinoretheatre.com.

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If ballet isn’t your holiday thing, another performance that has become a Salem tradition is enjoying a concert from Festival Chorale Oregon. At 4 p.m. on Nov. 24, at the Historic Elsinore Theatre, the group of roughly 100 singers will perform Felix Mendelssohn’s “Elijah.”

“It is one of the holiday traditions and is in high demand at Christmas time,” said Annie Joslin, owner and director of American Ballet Academy.

A smaller selection of the chorale ensemble returns to the Elsinore one month later at 4 p.m. Dec. 22, for “Sing We Now of Christmas.”

She said her dancers are mostly high school students and younger, while some adults play the role of parents for the holiday party scene. Nearly each of Joslin’s 250 students has a role one of the weekend shows, which are fundraisers for the pediatric unit at Salem Hospital.

This is the Salem favorite in which traditional carols are performed by the FCO Festival Carolers, who are dressed in seasonal Victorian costume. Sing-along carols and a special story for children will be featured. Also, children are admitted free for this show. For FCO ticket information, see www.elsinoretheatre.com.

“The excitement of going out on stage is huge for these kids. They love the costumes, the stage lights. Of course they were nervous about it even in September. That enthusiasm is great,” she said. “The Nutcracker” experience continues at the Historic Elsinore Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 and 19 when the Eugene Ballet performs. These dancers are professionals who dance to exquisite choreography set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. Tickets are at www.elsinoretheatre.com.

Because the Elsinore provides such an ideal setting for holiday music, it’s important to know that Tuba Christmas is slated for Christmas Eve. It’s not just all about tubas, though. The sousaphone, euphonium and baritone horn also are in the spotlight for this concert, which plays at noon on Dec. 24. It’s not uncommon for 100 horns to be on stage while hundreds watch them play. This creates a great demand for seating, so get your tickets early at www.elsinoretheatre.com.

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OPPOSITE: Nearly 100 singers from Festival Chorale Oregon will perform Felix Mendelssohn’s Elijah at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at the Elsinore Theatre.

Yes, the Elsinore does a great job presenting holiday music, but great concerts are happening at other venues, as well. The Historic Grand Theater will feature Kevin Helppie and “A White Christmas with the Pops” at 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 7. Tickets for this Salem Pops Orchestra concert can be purchased through Travel Salem and AbsolutelyTix.com. Willamette University will also feature holiday music at its Hudson Hall on campus with “A Ceremony of Carols.” Led by Benjamin Britten, Willamette Master Chorus is the show’s centerpiece. Joining the group is the Silverton High School Concert Choir, conducted by Jennifer Kercher. Carols with audience participation will round out the program.

The two days of shows are at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 14 and 3 p.m. Dec. 15. Tickets are $20; seniors $15; students $5; children younger than 12 are admitted free. Buy tickets at the door or www.boxofficetickets.com.

Celebrate yesterday today Historic Deepwood Estate, an 1894 Queen Anne Victorian Home situated on approximately 4 acres at 1116 Mission Street SE has a variety of festive activities scheduled. “Deepwood is dressed in her holiday finest and filled with trees, garland, ornaments and bows. It is the glimmer and shimmer that only a Victorian holiday can bring,” said Lois Cole, executive director of Friends of Deepwood.

ABOVE: The Elsinore Theatre will come alive Dec. 18 and 19 when the Eugene Ballet brings the Nutcracker to Salem.

The estate will host its annual Holiday Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 8 and Dec. 22. This free event is family friendly and includes live music, seasonal treats and a visit from St. Nick. Cole said hosts and hostesses of these popular open-house events will be dressed in Victorian costumes. “Bring the kids. The house is all decorated and everybody comes to see Santa Claus.” For a more intimate day at Deepwood, enjoy an Annual Holiday Tea on Dec. 13 or 14. For tickets, go to HistoricDeepwoodEstate.org. “Men and women both come to this one. The house is decorated and looks fantastic,” Cole said. “It’s a champagne tea; a traditional Victorian three course tea with seasonal savories and sweets,” she said. “Everything is handmade - the scones, cream and jam.”

ABOVE LEFT: It takes six weeks to install all the lights for Magic at the Mill. ABOVE CENTER: Festive lights lead the way for visitors to Magic at the Mill, a five-night event at the Willamette Heritage Center. ABOVE RIGHT: The Willamette Heritage Center even lights up the critter for Magic at the Mill.

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Mix your own magic After six weeks of stringing miles of twinkling lights, the 14th Annual “Magic at the Mill” will be ready for five evenings of holiday delight at the Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill. This magic is 5:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 19 -Dec. 23 at 1313 Mill St. SE in Salem. Admission is $5 for those 13 and older; $3 for ages 4 to 12; free for ages 3 and younger and Willamette Heritage Center members. “It’s always a very busy time for us. There is a wonderful excitement to it,” said Amy Vandegrift, development director at The Mill. “We have families who make this a tradition. It’s great fun. …It’s neat to watch three or four generations come in to enjoy the evening together. This is a way to make that happen.” She said that the train exhibit will return and is always a favorite. “Kids just love – to see it move.” Plus, every evening will have musical performances, historical displays and holiday crafts for kids. New this year is an exhibit inside parsonage about the area’s early settlers. Interactive displays allow kids to play at an old stove, iron with an old iron or sit in an old desk. For a list of the fun, go to www.magicatthemill.org.

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andmade in Oregon.” Those words can make any gift even more meaningful during the holiday season. Perhaps that is why craft markets and bazaars, both over-the-top endeavors and smaller understated events, seem to pop up everywhere in November and December.

Held each year on the second weekend in December, the Holiday Market is unveiled inside the AmeriCraft Building at the Oregon State Fairgrounds at 2330 17th St NE in Salem. It will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. Event admission is free; the fairgrounds charge a parking fee.

As this magazine reached its print deadline, information was still becoming available for the many craft-focused events in the Salem area. For the most current event listings, go to www.statesmanjournal.com/calendar or www.travelsalem.com.

This market features the cream of Oregon’s crops - vendors, who are invited to participate after a jury process, said Lisa Sherman, market manager. “We do have a full variety of vendors. We have a lot of return (customers) and a lot of new people. They bring assorted woodturnings, jewelry, children’s items, knitted items, metal crafts and ornaments,” she said, knowing that her statement still couldn’t sum up the variety of handcrafted items at the Holiday Market.

Go big, take it home Many nonprofit groups, schools and churches present high-quality bazaars every year. But perhaps the grandest of them all is the Salem Saturday Market Holiday Market.

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ABOVE: Bring your camera to take photos during Christmas in the Garden at the Oregon Garden.

New to the Salem Saturday Market Holiday Market is the introduction of seasonal greenery – swags, wreaths and trees. This

Oregon originals market also sells foods for the holiday table made by some of the 200-plus vendors. For market customers, she has these tips: Bring a recyclable bag, or bags. There could be a lot to carry home. Block off enough time to make it through the market to see all the vendors. “There’s so much to offer and some booths have a wide variety of items,” she said. Save some of your Christmas shopping for the mid-December Holiday Market. “They will find some unique handmade items that they won’t find elsewhere,” Sherman said. A Salem native, Sherman oversees a staff of five who work with five different food markets year round. Learn more about the seasonal markets at www.salemsaturdaymarket.com. At the Salem Saturday Market Holiday Market, the staff has arranged for musical acts from all genres to play all day long. Salem’s famous clown, Twisty, will entertain and balloon art will be found throughout the AmeriCraft Building. Santa will be available for photos, but visitors must bring their own camera. The fairgrounds will be selling concessions throughout the event.

“This is our annual sale featuring some of Salem’s finest artisan crafts, both traditional and contemporary,” said Lois Cole, executive director for the Friends of Deepwood, the nonprofit organization created to sustain the home’s use. Deepwood is at 1116 Mission St. SE in Salem.

Christmas in the Garden is more than your typical craft fair and takes place in the area’s most celebrated garden: The Oregon Garden.

“You can also pick up holiday sweets and wreaths, perfect for holiday gatherings and seasonal décor. We specialize in packaged gifts under $20. You only have to fill out ‘to’ and ‘from’ on the gift tag. That’s that; it’s easy to give,” Cole said.

It has wine tasting and other adult beverages and special events.

Admission to the sale is free, Cole said, and people will delight in the wonderful aromas and gifts available. She said the annul sale features both traditional and contemporary artisan crafts. Visitors will receive inspiration for holiday gifts from Deepwood’s elaborate turn-of– the-century décor. It has been embellished for the season. Get more information at www.historicdeepwoodestate.org.

Seasonal crop at Oregon Garden Across the valley, shoppers will find even more high-quality craft items in Silverton.

The hours are 4 to 9 p.m. Fridays through Sundays, Nov. 29 through Dec. 22 in an outdoor tent.

Weekend events include: Dec. 6-8, bring your camera to take photos with Santa. Plus he will have reindeer on hand for you to see; and, Dec. 20-22, children can enjoy pony rides from Canyonview Camp, a suggested donation is $1 to benefit Canyonview Camp and The Oregon Garden. The traditional Christmas Market and light display is an outdoor event (dress appropriately) in the Garden’s Rediscovery Forest. The German Christmas Market is accessible via the Holiday Express tram. Festive holiday music is nonstop, as is the warmth from the fire pit and enticing smells of roasting nuts and holiday food. Admission is $5, $4 for members of The Oregon Garden and free for children younger than 4. Silverton residents receive $1 off admission each Sunday. Parking is free. Go to www.oregongarden.com for details.

Shop historically When visiting The Historic Deepwood Estate Annual Gift Sale expect the best of the best crafts in the century-old Queen Anne Victorian. This year, the event is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 16 and 17.

OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP: An outdoor tent at the Oregon Garden has craft booths that sell many hand-made, festive items. THIS PAGE, LEFT: Santa Claus takes on a more old-world style from one craftsman at the Salem Saturday Market Holiday Market. TOP RIGHT: The Salem Saturday Market Holiday Market has holiday gifts for everyone on your list. BOTTOM RIGHT: Holiday lights warm the scene at the outdoor holiday craft fair held at the Oregon Garden.

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GIF T FOR S HIM By Tarah Campi Special to Holiday

It can seem that the holidays come around faster every year, and shopping for the man in your life -be it boyfriend, husband, father, son or etc. -- might require some creativity. Here are some ideas to get you started: Electronics are popular with all demographics these days, but odds are your guy already has his go-to smart phone or iPad. If you’re looking for something unique, try speakers like the Acoustic Research portable indoor outdoor speaker at Fry’s Electronics, which is one of the top electronics stores in the valley and definitely worth the trip to Wilsonville. This speaker is weather-resistant and compatible with iPads, iPhones and Android. It even has a handle and a sleek modern design, and would look at home on a picnic table or a coffee table. It retails for $99 at frys.com. Fry’s Electronics can also help you cross other items off your gift list – from the latest video games and e-readers to PC components, phones, car electronics and telescopes. French presses aren’t just for elite coffee drinkers anymore. For an

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investment around $40, your very own French press can find its place on your kitchen counter -- and it takes up much less space than a traditional coffee pot, too. Shop for a French Press or other kitchen goodies at Lullu’s Tutto Cucina, 357 Court Street NE in Salem. Plus, you can sign up for cooking classes, which is a fun and creative gift idea, perfect for date nights in the new year! Classes feature international fare, healthy recipes, and American favorites, with lessons from guest chefs from around the region. Call 503-364-7900 for details and prices or visit lulluscookingclasses.com for chefs’ bios and other information. How about a chess set? Even for the casual player, a nice chess set is a conversation piece in a living room and can make for a fun yet sophisticated décor item. Borderlands Games, 546 High Street NE in Salem, is a family-owned business in operation since 1995. Learn more about all they have to offer at www.borderlandsgames.com. There are comics, board games, and, yes, chess clubs.

Exit Real World, 505 Chemeketa Street NE, offers sports equipment and active wear for the skate and snowboard hobbyist, plus watches, shoes, luggage, sunglasses and more. Not sure quite what to get? The friendly staff will be happy to answer your questions, or visit their blog at exitrealworld.com. Of course, the option of an Exit Real World gift card is also available. Maybe while shopping for the man in your life, you can sneak in a little something for the home. Stop by Emerald Outdoor Living, 2520 Silverton Road NE in Salem, for grills, hot tubs, fireplaces, accessories, patio furniture and more. Nothing says “happy holidays” like a gift that improves the home all year long and makes the family excited for outdoor cooking and entertaining in the summer ahead. How about a magazine subscription? Whether Sports Illustrated, Popular Mechanics, Men’s Health, or one of the myriad of other popular magazines out there, you’re likely to find something to fit his fancy. Yearly magazine subscriptions offer up to half off the cover price, and if you’re confident he’ll like it, try getting a few years’ subscriptions at once and save even more.

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he holidays are a great season for sparkly things – houses covered in lights, tinsel twinkling in Christmas trees, and, of course, gifts of jewelry.

“Christmas season is definitely our busiest time of the year,” said Alan Haugen, owner of Vernon Jewelers. “It is a time when people feel festive, warm hearted, and are looking for that perfect gift to put under the Christmas tree.” Haugen, goldsmith Roy John, and Jackson Jewelers manager Tyler Jackson all said that engagement rings account for a lot of their sales around the holidays - between 20 and 40 percent. “They want to propose around that time,” Jackson said. “Some want to give the ring on the holiday, some around that day. It’s a winter wonderland sort of feeling.” Many couples these days are coming into the store to select a ring together, Haugen said.

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“Ladies come in and help the guy out and narrow it down to two or three styles that they like,” he said. “Most men try to keep the date of when the proposal is going to happen a secret – not so much the fact that it is going to happen.” Diamonds also are a popular item around the holidays, particularly diamond earrings and diamond pendants. “Diamond stud earrings are one of our top sellers,” Jackson said, a sentiment Haugen seconded. People also seem to be returning to gold jewelry. “Yellow gold and rose gold has really surged,” Jackson said. “Customers mostly have wanted white gold over the last 10 years. Now they seem like they want yellow gold or rose gold.” Other popular items at jewelry stores include: PANDORA bracelets: “Pandora is a reasonably priced jewelry line, specifically known for their bracelets

that you add charms to,” Haugen said. “These charms are centered around creating moments in every individual’s life.” Tacori: “They do this whole colored jewelry collection,” Jackson said. “It’s sterling silver and gold with diamonds and colors and people just love it. It is a lot more colorful than we usually see in jewelry.” Watches: Each shop carries distinct brands. Jackson’s sells Rolexes; usually a couple a week. “It’s a watch you can buy that can last forever,” Jackson said. “My Rolex is 13 years old and worth $1,000 more than when I bought it.” Salem jewelry store owners have a few good words of advice for folks looking to buy trinkets for the holidays. “Look at the quality of the materials -platinum, gold, silver,” John said. “If you can’t afford platinum or gold, if you were

sparkle going to silver I would look at the craftsmanship and I would look at the quality of the gemstones they are using.â&#x20AC;? He added that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re better off buying jewelry from a shop that can service what it sells. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I buy this piece, what is my recourse for a diamond becoming loose or the ring needing to be resized?â&#x20AC;? John said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You want that person to be there to maintain your investment. It just makes sense. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to spend a few hundred dollars or more, you want the goldsmith or the designer to stand by their work and say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to be here for you in the future.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Haugen recommended that people try out one of Salemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local and family-owned jewelry stores. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Family-owned jewelry stores put a lot more care into the jewelry they make or the brands they sell,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We definitely depend on the satisfaction of our customers and wordof-mouth advertisement and we carry a much higher quality.â&#x20AC;? As far as what to buy, Jackson makes an obvious but easy-to-overlook suggestion: watch what the gal or guy in your life likes to wear. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What she wears most often, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what she likes,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more fun to buy things that they will wear every day.â&#x20AC;? Finally, John suggests that people who get a nice piece of jewelry make sure they stay in touch with their jeweler to keep their sparkly in spiffy shape. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just like a car or appliance, it should be maintained,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It should be checked on a regular basis. Most goldsmiths donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t charge to check or clean your jewelry. That will ensure you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a diamond or an opal that you could lose if the mounting comes loose.â&#x20AC;?

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Finding the perfect tree close to home By Tarah Campi Special to Holiday

regon produces more Christmas trees than any other state, according to the national Agriculture Marketing Research Center, and here in the Willamette Valley, we have dozens of places where you can not only choose the perfect holiday tree, but also have a fun, festive family experience. One Willamette Valley Christmas tree farm is Bystrom and Sandberg Trees of Molalla. Molalla has the right altitude, precipitation and soil conditions for Christmas trees and the farm has Douglas firs, noble firs and grand firs. The farm sells “elite” trees locally but also exports more than 40,000 trees annually around the nation and to China and Mexico. The business is based on a decadesold friendship. Owners Dale Bystrom and Don Sandberg were kindergarten classmates and childhood friends in Molalla in the 1940s. “Their longtime friendship enables them to be first-rate in efficiency, quality and

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integrity,” according to their website, bandstrees.com. Bystrom and Sandberg Trees also gets into the spirit of the season by donating trees to the nonprofit Adaptive Riding Institute in Turner, a therapeutic horseback riding program for special-needs children. These include holiday “giving trees” that the Adaptive Riding Institute has placed in local businesses in winters past. Generous patrons then placed donations for the nonprofit under the trees, including food for the horses, various supplies, or cash donations to benefit clients in need. To learn more about the Adaptive Riding Institute’s

BELOW: Bea the farm dog helps out at Bystrom and Sandberg Trees in the foothills above Molalla. At any given time, Bystrom and Sandberg Trees has more than 350,000 trees in some stage of growth.

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Christmas Tree services, go to adaptiveridinginstitute.org.

miss any seasonal favorites, from pumpkin harvests to summer produce.

Bystrom and Sandberg Trees has more than 350,000 trees in some stage of growth, so it shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be hard for you to find the right one for your holiday. To get prices and place an order, call (503) 829-8558.

Sunnyview Christmas Tree Farms in South Salem offers a u-cut or precut holiday-tree experience as well. Located on more than 60 acres, Sunnyview grows lush Douglas firs, noble firs and grand firs. Call (503) 378-1723 for more information. Oregon produces more U-cut trees are $18 Christmas trees than any for any grand or Douglas fir, and other state, according noble firs cost $25 to the national Agriculture up to 5 feet, $35 Marketing Research Center. for 6-foot trees and $45 for those 7 feet or taller. Want to make a day of the search for your perfect tree? Try Palmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Tree Farm at 4716 Poinsettia Street NE in Salem. Palmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, the 2013 Gold Medal winner for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best Place to Buy a Christmas Treeâ&#x20AC;? in the Best of the Mid-Valley competition, features u-cut options and a showroom of flocked and fresh trees. To keep things tidy, they will shake and bale your tree â&#x20AC;&#x201C; making the trip home better, and even sell you just the right tree stand to make setup a snap. Palmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has been in the holiday-fun business for four generations. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the Nativity scene, refreshments, and wagon rides. For more information, email palmerstrees@yahoo.com.

And if you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get out to get a tree right after Thanksgiving â&#x20AC;&#x201C; donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry. Sunnyview is open until Christmas. Still not sure where to go for your holiday-decor centerpiece? Check out nwchristmastrees.org for more regional farms, prices, offerings and tips on caring for your perfect tree once you get it home. Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking to visit a farm and cut your own, to make it a family outing with festive activities, or to have someone else do the heavy lifting and get that tree quickly, options abound in the Willamette Valley.

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here are people who really know Oregon’s seasons, and there are people who really know Oregon’s beers.

And then there are people like Matt Killikelly – who knows how Oregon’s seasons affect Oregon craft beers. He is not only part owner of Santiam Brewing, he is also the beer czar for Venti’s Restaurants in Salem. Killikelly knows how to make beer and make sense of beer, and he has the beer vocabulary to back up his knowledge. “I handle everything to do with beer in both Venti’s Restaurants – the ordering, organizing, upkeep and the tap-system maintenance,” he said. “(Craft beer brewers) don’t the run the same handles over and over, like Budweiser did for 15 to 20 years.” He said bars, pubs and restaurants in Oregon rarely feature the same craft beers

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on tap over and over again because craftbeer drinkers don’t have brand loyalty. Killikelly said, “It is about style and treatment of the beer. (The customers) are constantly looking for next big thing.” Yet, Killikelly said some fans do go backward. The go back for seasonal tastes from the prior year,” he said. “Craft beer pubs may have four to eight mainline brews on tap; then they’ll do various seasonals and a specialty. The special may be barrel aged, high strength or include special ingredients. “As the weather starts to cool down, for the most part, there will be seasonal beers that tend to be heavier-bodied beers. Think dark, higher-alcohol beers,” he said. “You’ll start to see bars serve maltier beer – porter, stout, imperial-strength beers with more body.

“I think people look forward to the seasonals. People wait and buy them for the holiday table. They are beers you want to share.” At Santiam, seasonal changes are coming. “Were about to get into our darker beers,” he said, touting two of his favorites, which are Prince Charlie’s Wee Heavy Scottish Ale (9 percent alcohol) and Sangre de Christo (10 percent alcohol). As it appears on the Santiam website, Killikelly describes Prince Charlie’s as “A malty, full bodied, lightly hopped strong Scotch ale, with hints of smoked peat. With hops being hard to grow in Scotland, Scottish ales are usually rich, malty and full bodied. This one is deep brown, with lots of caramel, peaty malt and earthy character. This is a real winter warmer.” Those seasonal brews are at Santiam Brewing, 2544 19th St SE. Bring a growler

holiday spirits bottle if you want to take some home.

OPPOSITE: Alex Peters and Bree Anne Wistock at Santiam Brewing. These barrels hold beer being aged for premium taste.

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LEFT: Pirate Stout is the playful name Santiam Brewing uses for this rum-barrel aged stout typically available only in the tasting room at Santiam Brewing.

For seasonal brews, Giglamesh Brewing is willing to travel to get the best taste for craft-beer lovers, one of their owners said recently. “We usually try to base our seasonal beers around the cranberry season for our French Farmhouse-style ale. We head to the (cranberry) bogs in Bandon, Ore., for harvesting,” said Matt Radtke. He is one of the four Radtke men, brothers Matt, Mike and Nick and father, Lee, who own and operate Gilgamesh’s brewing operations and Campus grill at 2065 Madrona Ave SE.

BELOW: Gilgamesh Brewing offers its flavors by the glass, the bottle and growler at its Salem Campus location.

alcohol,” he added. Look for 22-ounce bottles that should be coming soon. That and many of their brews are available at gilgameshbrewing.com, Roth’s Fresh Markets, Lifesource and Franklin’s Bottle Shop.

“At the brewery we are every year making gift packs,” Radtke said. “People choose an insulated tote filled with any of our beers – bottled, flip top, liter bottles. It’s great for dinners or gifts under the tree.”

The Abandon Brew, made with what the Radtke’s brought in from the bog, he said, “Is a lighter, tart beer that we try to pair with a big meal. Others make a dark heavy beer in winter. We want to make something lighter; similar to a lighter wine you drink with a meal.” Radtke agrees with Killikelly, the beer czar, that Oregon’s passion for craft beer has changed the way locals buy and drink their brew. “A lot of it is that we are a community. We are able to partner with local businesses and share in their events,” Radtke said. “The city has embraced the craft beer culture. And it’s growing every day due to the established businesses like Venti’s and f-Stop Fitzgerald’s. That community culture has paved the way for new businesses to come through.” Indeed, whether dining out in Salem or getting a drink at a local bar, having a variety of regional craft beer available is very common. Radtke said, “It’s bringing more fun and nightlife enjoyment to the city.” Giglamesh, like other brewers, creates beers in a full spectrum of flavors. If customers want dark beer, Gilgamesh offers Mega Monster, which Radtke describes as an imperial IPA that gets its bitterness from the pollen that typically goes away during beer making. “We collect what would go to waste, and we brew a beer with that that will be the big, heavy beer, 10 percent

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holiday spirits Chain links brewer to pubs

LEFT: Bree Anne Wistock (left) and Cassandra Harris are finding fun behind the bar at Santiam Brewing.

Thompson Brewery may be in Salem, but only a portion of the brew stays at their Thompson Brewery and Public House, 3575 Liberty Road S. Their well-known craft beer is also featured year-round at their sister pub in Salem, McMenamins Boones Treasury, 888 Liberty St. NE, as well as at McMenamins in Oregon City and McMenamins Sunnyside near Portland. “We are busier in the summer, but more creative in wintertime,” said Jen Kent, Thompson brewer for seven years. “When summer is over and it slows down a bit, we can have creative fun.” Creativity is seen in their heavier winter beers. Kent said, “It is time to get warm, time to get more malty beers. It’s been that way forever.

BELOW: Gilgamesh Brewing sends its brewers to the bogs in Bandon, Ore., to gather cranberries for its seasonal cranberry brew.

“In summer, you want to have lighter beers; fruity, lighter beers; the blondes.” For the colder months, however, people want to turn the tables. “It’s nice to have a big warmer beer with higher alcohol volume.”

“As the weather starts to cool down, for the most part, there will be seasonal beers that tend to be heavier-bodied beers. Think dark, higher-alcohol beers,” he said. “You’ll start to see bars serve maltier beer – porter, stout, imperial-strength beers with more body.

Our most popular seasonal beers are Kris Kringle, Monster Pumpkin Ale and Black Widow, with a licorice hint,” she said. Appropriate for the winter season, Kris Kringle has cinnamon and nutmeg.

“I think people look forward to the seasonals. People wait and buy them for the holiday table. They are beers you want to share.”

Rising on their top-ranked list is Sleepy Hollow, a nut brown. Kent said, “This is the season of brown ales. They are coming out in full fall force. Black Widow is a nice American Brown, low hop and malt profile, a good middle-of-the-road beer.”

- Matt Killikelly, Part owner of Santiam Brewing and Beer Czar for Venti’s Restaurants in Salem

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GADGETS & GIZMOS Great gifts for gadget lovers don’t have to break the bank By Dennis Thompson Special to Holiday

And darn it, most of them do.

Folks who like to record their adventures might like the GoPro Hero3+ Black Adventure Camera, said Melinda Merrill, spokeswoman for Fred Meyer.

Which is why they keep our interest, and why we keep buying them -- even buying new versions of the gadget we already own and love.

The GoPro is a video camera you can attach to yourself, whether you are biking, snowboarding, skateboarding, motorcycling or just out with the family.

There are lots of gift options out there for the gadget-lover in your life, and what better place to start than the company that stands as King of the Can’t-DoWithout-Gadget?

“It’s just a fun tool. It’s today’s version of the home video camera,” Merrill said. “You put it on your head when you bike or when you’re at the water slide. When you watch it, you get to see what you were doing from your point of view. If you’re a family that’s always taping stuff, this is the gadget for you.”

e are pummeled with wave after wave of new electronic gadgets, all promising to make our lives easier and more interesting.

Apple has a couple of fun gift options that are can’t-miss gift items, said Caleb Arkie, a sales associate for The Mac Store in the Lancaster Mall. The iPad Mini is Arkie’s first suggestion. “That’s kind of the newest, coolest gadget,” he said. “It’s smaller than the traditional iPad. You could almost put it anywhere, and it’s lighter. That’s a big plus.” The iPad Mini features a 7.9-inch backlit display with up to 10 hours of battery life. Its price starts from $330 for the 16-gigabyte version.

The GoPro retails at about $400. You can also buy mounts for just about any activity you can imagine – chest mounts, helmet mounts, head mounts, wrist mounts, roll bar mounts, surfboard mounts and handlebar mounts. Music lovers have plenty of great options for new gadgets, particularly since many music players now allow you to transmit music via Bluetooth wireless to some great sounding speakers.

Apple TV is another fun device for Apple aficionados. “It’s a device that connects to your TV, allowing you to stream media from your iPad or iPhone directly to your TV wirelessly,” Arkie said.

The Jawbone Big Jambox Bluetooth Speaker is a particularly great example.

With Apple TV hooked to your home set, you can play music that is located on the iTunes in your computer while displaying family photos stored on that very same computer. You also can purchase and either download or stream the latest movies and television shows through iTunes.

The Jawbone speaker is only 4 inches tall and 10 inches long, and looks quite a bit like a graphite brick. But it delivers hi-fi sound that can fill a room, turning any phone, tablet or mobile device into a portable, hi-fi sound system.

An Apple TV unit is pretty affordable, too, given its versatility. It will run you $100.

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“Jawbone does a great job with high-quality sound over a Bluetooth system,” Merrill said.

You don’t even need your own music – you can use a service such as Pandora to stream music from your device to the Jawbone.

The Jawbone Big Jambox retails for $300. The Garmin ForeRunner 10 is another gadget that’s quite popular in the Salem area, said Evelyn Young, a sales associate for Gallagher’s Fitness Resources. Garmin sells versions of the ForeRunner that have more features and options, but that sometimes can work against a person’s simple desire to just get out and run. The ForeRunner 10 keeps it simple – you can start your run after pushing just one button. It’s also looks flashier than other versions, coming in a variety of bright colors. “The colors are very popular with people, and it’s very easy to use,” Young said. “It tells you your distance and pace as you’re running, and it’s really accurate.” Basically, it tracks how far you’ve gone, how fast you’re going, and how your pace compares to earlier in your jog. You can purchase the ForeRunner 10 for $130 from Gallagher’s, which is at 135 Commercial St. NE.

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robot dog. A Nerf bow for girls and Nerf machine gun for boys. Tablet computers. A three-story Barbie dream house with an elevator. And, of course, the latest huggable versions of Furby and Elmo. It’s hard to tell which toys will become classics over time. The Classic Toy Museum just outside San Francisco features many time-tested delights from the past half-century -- Tinker Toys, Erector Sets, Lincoln Logs, Mr. Potato Head, View-Masters, Colorforms and LEGOs. And now it’s time for this generations’ kids to figure out for themselves which toys will be the ones that they remember into their own old age. Parents have a lot of options to choose from this holiday season, according to the hot toy lists for 2013 produced by Fred Meyer, Toys R Us and Wal-Mart. The toys most likely to appear on your kid’s letter to Santa as Christmas approaches include:

Fisher Price Little People Disney Princess Klip-Klop Stable. This playset features Little

People versions of Rapunzel and Aurora who ride their horses down a colorful ramp that curves through a magic castle and past a horse stable. Is there a littlegirl button it doesn’t mash?

Big Hugs Elmo. It’s Elmo. It’s Elmo hugging your kid. It’s Elmo hugging your kid and singing and dancing and playing games and producing more than 50 animated sounds and phrases. But let’s face it, above everything else, it’s Elmo. There’s no use fighting.

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learning pad continues to evolve. This latest model features a 7-inch high-

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resolution screen, Wi-Fi with kid-safe Web, and access to a library of more than 800 educator-approved apps, games, eBooks, videos and songs.

Furby Boom. The beginning of a

whole new generation of Furby critters. The way a kid plays with Furby will shape its personality. Play with Furby often and it will speak more and more English. Pet, tickle, shake or feed Furby, or pull its tail to make it nod off to sleep.

Nerf N-Strike Elite Centurion Blaster. Your kid will unleash soft

mayhem with this machine-gun dart blaster. The blaster has a range of 100 feet and launches Nerf darts that scream as they fly. It even comes with a bipod stand for better accuracy.

Nerf Rebelle Heartbreaker Bow Blaster. For the budding

Katniss in your life. This toy has realistic bow action and fires pink Nerf darts that can fly up to 75 feet. Plus your girl will feel totally rough and ready posing with it “Hunger Games” style.

Flutterbye Flying Fairy Doll.

A pretty little fairy that flies for your girl. Place the palm of your hand under the fluttering fairy and she’ll hover above it. Raise or lower your hand, and she’ll fly higher or lower.

LEGO Legends of Chima The Lion CHI Temple. The Lion CHI Temple. An absolutely enormous LEGO playset that allows your kid to create a gigantic temple that serves as the backdrop for imaginative exploration

Barbie Dream House. Barbie’s Dream House has become an elaborate three-story brownstone (well, pinkstone) with working elevator. Rooms include a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room, dining room and balcony. All sorts of “working” appliances, including a light-up oven, a flushing toilet, a TV that flips channels and a puppy bed for Barbie’s pet. Tabeo e2. Tired of your young one hogging the iPad? Now you can purchase a kid’s tablet just for them. It’s got an 8-inch screen and comes preloaded with 30 apps, including games like Bejeweled 2 and Fruit Ninja, language learning with Little Pim and interactive IStoryBooks. Once they’ve grown bored with those selections, you can download thousands of free apps from the tabeo App Store. Zoomer. It’s an insanely cute robot dog with wheels for feet. He’ll come when you call his name and you can teach him lots of tricks like laying down, rolling over and playing dead. Just like a real dog, he’ll wag his tail and get excited from a good belly scratch. He’s multi-lingual as well – he can understand English, Spanish and French. Plus, you know, no fleas, no shedding and no need to go walking in the January pouring rain.

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olks looking for a Secret Santa gift under $25 have quite a few imaginative options when shopping in the Salem area.

The most popular gift at Salem Summit Company for folks on a budget is Darn Tough socks, shop owner Dan Tandy said. Darn Tough socks are made in Vermont and come with a lifetime guarantee – if they wear out, the company will replace them free of charge. They’re soft, supportive, and some styles even come without a toe seam. “It’s one of those gifts, nobody can have enough socks,” Tandy said. “And if you ever wear them out, you get a new pair.” Socks for bikers or runners cost $14, while socks for skiers or mountaineers cost $25. Salem Summit Company is at 246 State St. in downtown Salem. EZ Orchards sells a nationally recognized hard cider guaranteed to warm your adult friends and relatives on chilly winter evenings. The hard cider received a first-place ranking in Bon Appetit magazine out of 50 samples from across the country, owner John Zielinski said. “We’ve actually had very positive reviews on our hard cider, and it’s been selling well, too,” Zielinski said. Made with nine apple varieties, the cider sells for $13.99 and comes in a 750-milliliter champagne-style bottle. EZ Orchards also offers a great selection of aprons for the foodie in your life, running from $22 to $35. You also can pick up gift boxes of apples, pears or preserves. SLAB Handcrafted Soap, located in the Reed Opera House, offers a wide variety of natural soaps, hand lotions and lip balms.

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Like the name says, all of the products are made by hand.

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“People really like these soaps because they’re all-natural,” said store clerk Emily Stewart. “They’re super non-irritating and really easy on your skin.”

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The soaps come in a variety of scents that change often. Orange Spice, Spearmint, Oatmeal and Honey, Lemongrass and Grapefruit Oatmeal are some popular scents. Bars are $5 each, or 6 for $25.

What’s more, the items are all “fair trade,”

The shop also sells hand lotions and lip balms for $5 each. For the man in your life who likes an old-fashioned shave, SLAB also sells shaving soap for $6 a bar. A cornucopia of inexpensive gifts from around the globe is available at One Fair World, which is at 474 Court St. NE.

from Chile for $11 a pair, a big silk purse from handmade washable children’s rattles from Bangladesh that come in the shape of an owl, monkey, pixie or octopus, and are $14. meaning you can shop knowing your holiday dollars are going to hardworking people around the world. “The artisans who make them are paid a fair living wage that allows them to support their families,” manager Kim Baldwin said. One Fair World also offers “owl gourds” – hand-sized painted gourds that look like owls and can be used as fun Christmas tree decorations. “Each one is hand-designed and unique to the gourd it’s painted on,” Baldwin said. Olivia’s, at 315 Chemeketa St. NE, sells a very unlikely, but patently popular gift that goes by the name of “Poo-Pourri.” “That’s the top stocking stuffer in the land,” shop owner Sandy Powell said. “It really works and it cracks me up every time I go to reorder it.” Poo-Pourri is a citrus-scented spray filled with essential oils. As for its purpose…well, the product’s tag line says it all: “Spritz the bowl before you go and no one else will ever know.” “It starts as a gag gift, and then they come back to get one for every bathroom,” Powell said. Shoppers can get a small bottle of Poo-Pourri for $10.99, or a larger bottle for $15.99.

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RECIPES Try something new on your holiday table

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You’ve got your ham or turkey, a bit of stuffing, maybe some green beans and some sweet potatoes and sweet rolls. Why not try something a little different this year? The owner and chef of Amadeus Restaurant in downtown Salem, Diana Ramallo, has a fun Italian-flavored suggestion for a holiday dish.

“Growing up, and again as an adult, Christmas Eve has always been one of the most special of holidays,” Ramallo said. “It has always been about friends and family getting together and celebrating together. Sometimes the meal would be very elaborate, but most often it was about comfort food. One of the dishes that appeared most often was creamy polenta topped with Italian sausage and a chunky marinara sauce served with crusty bread to mop up the sauce.”

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1 onion diced 4 cloves garlic 1/4 cup red wine

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2 carrots diced 2 tsp dried tarragon 1 tsp sugar

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In a sauce pan with 1/4 cup olive oil, toss in first 6 ingredients and cook for about 5 minutes. Add red wine, tomato sauce and sugar. Lower heat and cook for two hours. When there is about 1/2 left of cooking time toss the sausages into the sauce and finish cooking them. Serve the polenta, top with the sauce and finish with freshly grated parmesan and fresh basil. Eat and enjoy.

The folks at the Willamette Fruit Company also have a holiday suggestion for your table, a spiced Marionberry sauce shared by Bakery Manager Marlene Gunderson. She says the sauce can be used warm or cold as an accompaniment to meat, and also is great as a topping for canapés. You also can place 2 tsp of cream cheese of your choice on a cracker and top with a dab of the Marionberry sauce.

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Spiced Marionberry Sauce 3 cups Marionberries 1/2 cup sugar • 2 tsp ground ginger • 1 Tbl orange zest • 1/2 tsp ground cloves

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Combine Marionberries, 1/2 cup of the water, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, and orange zest in saucepan. Simmer on medium heat. Dissolve the 3 Tbl of cornstarch into the remaining 1/2 cup of water, and stir into the Marionberry mixture, until well blended and mixture is no longer cloudy (4-5 minutes). Remove from heat and use warm or cool and store in the refrigerator.

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Preheat oven to 175°. Place a large dish in oven to warm. Brush chops with oil and cook on high for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally. Transfer to dish in over. Melt butter in skillet. Add brown sugar, salt, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg and apples. Cover and cook until apples are tender. Remove apples and arrange on top of chops. Continue cooking sauce uncovered in skillet, until thickened slightly. Spoon over apples and chops. Sprinkle with pecans and serve.

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GAMER HEAVEN Games and systems for all the enthusiasts on your list By Dennis Thompson Special to Holiday

his holiday season promises to be gamer heaven.

Two brand-new game systems, the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One, will hit the market just before the holidays, providing a tempting gift choice for the game enthusiast in your life. And there will be a wealth of hot video games on the shelves for those who plan to stick with the current generation of video game consoles. Pre-orders for both the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One are rolling in at Fred Meyer and other stores that carry video games. “They’re really, really strong,” said Fred Meyer spokeswoman Melinda Merrill. “I can’t give any numbers, but presales are really going well. Both are clearly very popular items.” In fact, both systems might be hard to find around the holiday season, which will only increase their allure as a gift. Microsoft recently announced that its presale Xbox Ones are pretty much sold out, while Sony said there are more than a million preorders for the PlayStation 4. PlayStation 4 launches on Nov. 15 and costs $399, while Xbox One releases on Nov. 22 and costs $499. All the next-generation hoopla might not mean much to your hard-core video game enthusiast, however. “I think the bulk of people are playing the waiting game,” said David Bartel, owner of the West

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Salem video game store Gamer’s Oasis. “Honestly, I think a lot of it is as far as games go, the big-name games are coming out on both the current generation of consoles and the next gen. They can get the game on the system they own, and not have to spend more money on a new console.” Part of the problem is that the video technology has improved beyond the point that the average gamer can’t tell the difference between an Xbox 360 game and an Xbox One game, looks-wise, Bartel said. “We cannot with the naked eye tell how the pixels have increased,” he said. “When we jumped from Xbox to Xbox 360, you could see in the facial graphics a tenfold leap. It became more defined. Everything looked more realistic. It’s getting to the point where the naked eye can’t tell all the details. Laymen will look at it and say, ‘Well, that looks no better than what I’m getting on my 360.’” There are many games for the current generation of consoles that are coming out in time for the holidays, and Bartel expects sales for those to be high. Two games based on collectibles, “Disney Infinity” and “Skylanders Swap Force,” will go head-to-head during the holidays. In both games, players purchase little collectible figurines that plug in to stands attached to the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 or Wii U. The character

score big represented by that figurine – Sully from “Monsters Inc.,” for example, or Jack Sparrow from “Pirates of the Caribbean” – will then pop up in the video game as a playable character. Both games are extremely family-friendly. Gift shoppers can either purchase the $75 “starter packs” for either game, or they can buy the lower-priced individual figurines associated with Disney Infinity or Skylanders Swap Force, depending on which one their beloved gamer is enjoying. Other current-generation video games expected to fly off shelves include: The latest versions of two rival firstperson-shooter franchises, “Battlefield 4” and “Call of Duty: Ghost.” “’Call of Duty’ is always big, every year that one comes out, and ‘Battlefield 4’ sales are tracking higher than ‘Battlefield 3’ did,” Bartel said. Parents should take their kids’ age into consideration before buying these violent shoot-’em-ups. “Pokemon X” & “Pokemon Y” are coming out for the Nintendo 3DS. “Over in Japan, they have sold out of the entire stock in the nation before the game is even out, and it’s just as hot here,” Bartel said. “Super Mario 3D World” also will be out, and could give gamers a reason to buy a Wii U. “It’s been making massive waves online, so it might actually move Wii U’s, which have been very slow-selling systems,” Bartel said. Other popular video games that will be out by the holidays include “Grand Theft Auto V,” “Diablo 3,” “Batman: Arkham Origins,” “Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag,” “South Park: The Stick of Truth” and “Need For Speed: Rivals.” Most of these games are aimed at a teento-adult audience, so pay attention to the game’s ESRB rating, usually located at the lower left or right hand corner of the game’s box. If you want to shop at Gamer’s Oasis, which sells new and used games, the shop is in the West Salem Roth’s plaza at 1144 Wallace Road NW.

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BUY FRESH - BUY LOCAL We make and grow what we sell The Salem Saturday Market would like to thank our customers and vendors for making our 15th season the best one yet!

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The mission of our members is to: provide local growers of agricultural products, producers of prepared foods, artisans and crafters with the opportunity, sites and services to market their products directly to the consumer; enhance the quality of life in the Willamette Valley by providing our community with a vibrant, environmentally responsible gathering place; strengthen and encourage community support for our local economy.

JUST A FEW REASONS TO SHOP LOCAL Locally grown food tastes better and, because it’s fresher, it lasts longer. Buying local keeps more dollars in our community. One study shows that each dollar spent with a local business is worth $2.50 for the community. Buying local supports & strengthens local families and producers, providing jobs within our own community. Buying local products shrinks the number of miles food and all items have to travel before being eaten, using less fossil fuels and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Buying local connects our community and allows consumers to know the farmers, understand the seasons and respect the growing process. Buying local is about the future, sustaining local farms and businesses, helping preserve the unique character of our community and helping you become a more engaged citizen.

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