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a special publication by missoulian.com
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2O15 Holiday Gift Guide We want to help you find what you’re looking for this holiday season! We’ve given you some great gift options in the 2015 Holiday Gift Guide. Peruse these pages for ideas for the techlover, pet-lover or even for the friend who has everything. We think some of the greatest gifts are designed and made right here in western Montana and Missoula has many places to shop for those. Enjoy the search!
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GIVING IS EASY WITH GIFTS FROM
CHECK OUT THESE GIFT SUGGESTIONS FOR EVER EVERYONE YONE ON YOUR YOUR LIST! FUNDAMENTAL YOGA MAT
A-FRAME 2.0 GOGGLES WITH PRIZM ROSE LENS
TEXTURED FOR GREAT GRIP, 3MM FOAM FOR THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF CUSHION.
$30.00
SITKA PREMIUM HUNTING CLOTHING
$130.00
FOR THOSE ON YOUR LIST YOU NEVER WANT TO SEE AGAIN
HERO 4 SESSION CAMERA
THE SMALLEST, LIGHTEST MOST CONVENIENT CAMERA YET! SINCE 1903: YOU CAN’T FAKE YOUR WAY INTO BEING LEGENDARY.
$299.99
WOOL WINTER HATS DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND WINTER’S WORST AND LOOK GOOD DOING IT
LEGEND TRAIL WATER FILTER
SAFE, GREAT TASTING WATER IN ONE SIMPLE PRESS
MONTANA WILD HATS
$27.00
SUG RETAIL $69.99
BOB WARD’S PRICE $62.99
PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY MONTANA OUTDOORSMAN
BOOTS FOR INFANTS
LEARN TO FISH FLY FISHING COMBO SUG RETAIL 120.00
COMPRESSION SOCKS
$89.99
STARTING AT
ENERGIZE YOUR LEGS EVERY STEP OF THE DAY
BOB WARD’S PRICE
$32.95
COLORADO ANGLER SUPPLY GUNNISON RIVER FLY TYING KIT SUGG RETAIL 69.95
Bob Ward’s Price
$49.99
ART 4 ALL HATS BY ABBY PAFFRATH OFFER ORIGINAL ARTWORK ON CUSTOM MADE HATS
STARTING AT
$44.99 MEN’S OR WOMEN’S NANO 5.0 CROSSFIT SHOE SUG RETAIL $129.99
BOB WARD’S WARD’S PRICE $119.99
$29.99
3015 Paxson - Adjacent to Southg Southgate ate Mall 728-3220 • 9-9 Mon-Fri, 8-7 Sat, 10-6 Sun
Shop 24/7 at www.bobwards.com (not all sale items available online)
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Holiday Events The Nine Mile Holiday Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 at the historic Nine Mile Community Center, 25620 Nine Mile Road, in Huson. Vendors will offer a collection of homemade items including bird houses, blankets, metal art, blown glass and mushroom logs, all crafted by local artists. Coffee and rolls will be served for breakfast. Participate in the turkey shoot at 11 a.m. with the Sapphire Mountain Men and enjoy a homemade lunch at noon. The Northwest Ballet Company’s 22nd Annual Nutcracker 2015, Thanksgiving Weekend Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts. Friday, Nov. 27, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 29th, 4p.m. Sugar Plum Fairy Parade at 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Exclusive Ticket Outlet: The Kalispell Grand Hotel, 100 Main Street, (406)755-8100. Tickets available at The Grand until show days, then at the BCPA box office one hour prior to each performance. Adults - $22, Seniors (65 & over) - $20, Children (12 & under) - $15. For more
information, call the N.W. Ballet at (406)755-0760 or www.northwestballet.com The University Center Holiday Art Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4-5 at the University Center on the University of Montana campus. Call 243-5622 for details. Hawthorne Elementary School, 2835 Third St. W., will host a craft fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. The Ovando Old West Christmas Fest will take place Saturday, Dec. 5. All day activities include Cowboy Claus, Wild West Shootout, wagon rides, gingerbread houses, ax throwing and kids’ face painting. Call (406) 7930018. The Festival of Trees will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Florence Building, 111 N. Higgins Ave. Events include a Tour of the Trees on Friday and Saturday and a Teddy Bear Tea at 9 a.m. Saturday ($10; reservations required). Saturday evening’s Wine
and Pine Gala ($65) benefits Mountain Home Montana’s efforts to serve young mothers and their babies across western Montana. Call 541-4663 or visit http://www. mountainhomemt.org/ festival for more information. Lake County Parade of Lights will take place in downtown Polson at 6 p.m. on Dec. 4 The Parade of Lights Festival will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 in downtown Missoula. The illuminated extravaganza travels north on Higgins Avenue to the red Xs for the lighting of the downtown Christmas tree at 6:30 p.m. Come early to visit with St. Nick in the Florence Building from 1 to 4:30 p.m.; children’s activities and craft projects are also part of festivities. Call 543-4238 for more information. Parade of Holiday Lights with Santa will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 on Electric Avenue in Bigfork. The Missoula Symphony will present its Holiday Pops Concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at the
Northwest Ballet School student, Danika Tintzman plays Clara in this year’s Nutcracker at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts Thanksgiving Weekend. Trevon Baker Photography
2015 Dennison Theatre on the University of Montana campus. Tickets are $11-$45. The orchestra and chorale will ring in the season with a joyful and touching program of holiday favorites. Call 721-3194 or visit www. missoulasymphony.org. An ensemble of up to 100 tubas performing traditional Christmas tunes will fill the halls of the Southgate Mall on Friday, Dec. 11, for the annual TubaChristmas event. Little Red Truck Vintage Market’s European Christmas will be held Dec. 11-12 at the Missoula County Fairgrounds. Twinkly Christmas tree paths dotted with outdoor vendor stalls and warmed with cozy bonfires will lead to three buildings chock full of vintage and handcrafted gifts. Also featuring live music from River City Ramblers and Wolf and the Moons. Hours are 5-10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Tickets can be purchased at http://mkt.com/ little-red-truck-vintage-market or are available at the door. A portion of the gate proceeds will go to SUMMIT for Parkinson’s. Jazz up your holiday when the University of Montana Jazz Ensemble joins guest singer Eden Atwood and Friends for the fourth annual “Holiday Swing: A White Christmas” at 6 and 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Missoula Winery, 5646 W. Harrier. Atwood and Missoula Mayor John Engen also will preside over a live auction benefiting the UM Jazz program. Call 243-6880. Nine years after its humble beginnings, the Holiday MADE
Fair is back, celebrating regional artists, shopping local and the holiday season. Missoula’s largest free indie arts and craft market returns Sunday, Dec. 13, to the Adams Center, where over 170 artisans and 15 nonprofits will provide goods and activities for a full day of fun for anyone and everyone. Hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. In addition to artist booths, there will be a photo booth provided by Boogie Down Studios and a children’s choir performance. New this year, video profiles of featured artists will be available online for the first time so that shoppers can get a preview. Vvisit www.missoulamadefair.com for details. Sweet sounds of the holidays will emanate from center court to serenade shoppers when the Five Valleys Chorus of Sweet Adelines performs at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at Southgate Mall. Call 370-7873 for more information. The Garden City Ballet will perform “The Nutcracker” on Dec. 18-20 at the Montana Theatre in the PARTV Center on the University of Montana campus. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20-$25. About 150 local dancers will join guest artists Nikki and Ethan White performing in this classic ballet. For tickets, call 888-MONTANA or visit www.umt.edu/griztix. A Carousel for Missoula will host Santa’s Breakfast at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19. Enjoy a light breakfast, carousel rides, and a chat with Santa. Tickets are $4-$6. Call 549-8382 for more information.
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GIVE A UNIQUE GIFT THIS YEAR! A gift from the past can bring back warm memories for someone you love. Join us at our open house celebration on December 5.
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Holiday Open House Sat • Dec 5 10 - 6
Open 7 days a week.
4 FLOORS WITH 15,000 SQ FT OF ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES & GREAT GIFT IDEAS! Montana Antique Mall • 331 W Railroad St (1 block N of Alder St) • Missoula • 406.721.5366
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Santa Socks bring the spirit of Christmas to needy veterans By Dominic Farrenkopf The holiday season can be a lonely time for shut-in veterans, but a Missoula-based organization is working diligently to relieve some of that loneliness. The United Veterans Council of Missoula and Ravalli Counties deploys their “troops” to combat veterans’ loneliness with a vast array of artillery in the form of outreach programs. In November the “Thanksgiving Turkey Express” delivers food boxes to needy veterans and their families. In February United Veterans Council delivers Valentine’s Day cards to shut-in veterans as “Cupid’s Army.” Around Easter and Independence Day their “Bunny Rabbit Hop” and “Firecracker Brigade” visit veterans. However, during the month of December, the United Veterans Council carries out one of their most popular programs called “Santa Socks.” “Santa Socks is a program that started in 2008. United Veterans Council volunteers in Missoula and Ravalli counties saw the need to help sick and lonely veterans in our area with a simple act of kindness,” said Susan Renea, an organizer. “Eric Wells is a Navy veteran from Stevensville. He felt our area needed a program like this, and I named it Santa Socks. I am chief magical elf and organizer of the Missoula branch of Santa Socks. My name is Santa Baby and I contact nursing homes, assisted living and independent living complexes
The entire “gang” of magical elves making their merry rounds with Santa Claus himself. Here they are leaving Grizzly Peak on their way to Hunter’s Glen in 2014. Photo provide by Susan Reneau around Missoula and then schedule our visits.” The Santa Socks are filled to the brim with hand-knitted caps, packaged candies, small Army men and toys, candy canes, toiletries and a pencil. Santa and his magical elves also distribute lap quilts based on availability and need.
WAVES Navy veteran, Frances Andersen, lives in Missoula at Grizzly Peak and receives a Santa Sock each year. Andersen also received a lap quilt. “One year I got a lap quilt, which was very nice. It is red and white and I still have it,” Andersen said. “The socks are made more for a man, so I give the socks to
my son, who is also a veteran.” Andersen was stationed in Miami, Florida during WWII. She worked in the receiving station in clothing stores and small retail outlets. Andersen, who will be 98 in January, looks forward to receiving a Santa Sock each year and loves the thought behind the program. “It’s nice that people remember
2015 us,” she said. Making the Santa Socks mission possible requires a great deal of volunteer labor. “We have plenty of volunteers to fill the socks, but we do need volunteers for deliveries,” Reneau said. “The delivery process takes a long time and is very laborintensive. Both veterans and non-veterans are welcome to contribute their time. It does require people who are physically active and willing to talk to elderly and sick veterans. Children of all ages are welcome, but parents must be with them at all times. Some of our best magical elves in the past have been children.” Linda Johnson has been a Santa Socks volunteer for the last seven years. Johnson served in the Army Reserves for 23 years. She was stationed in Helena at a medical unit, the 396th Station Hospital.
Now, as an active member of the United Veterans Council and American Legion Post 27 in Missoula, Johnson assembles Santa Socks and enjoys delivering them. “I really like to take the Santa Socks out to the veterans who are in the nursing homes and retirement homes and to the Poverello Center and Valor House. It is such a wonderful, special feeling to be able to present the veterans there with the Santa Socks and see the smiles on their faces. Many of them have no visitors and they like to talk about their time in service. I talk to them, thank them for serving our country and give them a Christmas hug,” Johnson said. Reneau relies on recommendations from VFW and American Legion posts in the area for veterans’ names. Veterans from the Missoula and Bitterroot Valleys
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can receive a Santa Sock. People who hear of this program also submit names to Reneau. “Nursing homes, assisted livings and law enforcement offices also provide names.” Reneau said. “We also have magical elf intelligence.” Funding for this program is made possible through donations from individuals and local businesses. Costco, Walmart on Mullan Road, Target, Double Tree Hotel, Super 8, Garden Hilton, Motel 6, Majestic Madness Beauty Parlor and Staybridge Motel have contributed so far. “It is still early in the season and more donations are likely to come in as the weeks go by,” Reneau said. For Reneau, the Santa Socks program is deeply personal. “Over and over again, the tears of thanks veterans give to the magical elves are priceless. The veterans receive a simple pair of
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filled, warm socks, a hug and a ‘thank you’ for their service to our nation and it just means so much to them.” Reneau smiled and continued, “With each delivery, we spend time speaking with the veteran and we sing at least one Christmas or holiday song. The directors of area nursing homes start looking for us in early December now. Santa Socks makes my Christmas, as it does for all of my band of magical elves.” Santa Socks will be delivered by Santa and his magical elves Dec. 15-25. To receive a Santa Sock, donate to the program or volunteer, contact Susan Reneau by email at bluemountain@montana. com. She can also be reached by calling 719-661-4037. Taxdeductible donations should be made to United Veterans Council, PO Box 5201, Missoula, MT 598065201.
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Book Exchange
Gifts for
Nativity Play Set
Kids
$7.50
Delaney’s Landscape
Hwy 35, Polson, MT
Great Christmas Gifts for Children
Bargain Books & Calendars Make Great Gifts! 2016 Calendars & Datebooks Already 1/2 Price 300
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Book Exchange
Chrismas Gift Set
$12.50
Book Exchange
Delaney’s Landscape
Pop-In-Kins
$8.50
Hwy 35, Polson, MT Great Christmas Gifts for Children
missoula lions Club Christmas Tree sale staffed by Volunteers all Profits go to local Charities Starts the day after Thanksgiving 7 days a week 11 am-8 pm NW corner of the Fairgrounds
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Gifts for
Her
Marmot Women’s Jenna Hoody 700 Fill Power Down With Down Defender
Muse
Downtown Bigfork, MT Great assorted purses
Rockin Rudy’s
Kristina Collection, Atlanta, GA, made of Czech glass
Women’s Club Pedicures
$28-60
$22.50 each
holidays at Butterfly BUTTERFLY HERBS Coffees, Teas & the Unusual
232 NORTH HIGGINS AVENUE DOWNTOWN
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Christmas store
Jeannette Rankin Peace Center Green Knit Hood
$29
1000’s of Ornaments, Decorations, Christmas Trees, Wreaths & Greens
Knit gloves
$24
Open 9-5 MOnday-Saturday • 10-4 Sunday • 2727 S. 3rd W.
Brazilian The Trail Head
Skhoop Short Down Skirt
$159
Skin Chic
Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment
$22.50 each
GRILL
fresh food FAST
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Jeannette Rankin Peace Center
Penguin hat
$21
Skin Chic
Penguin gloves
$20.50
Lollia
$14 to $50
Butterfly Herbs
Konplott Jewelry from Luxembourg Crystal, Glass, Stone
$32 to $140
Jackie M Footwear Downtown Polson, MT For All Your Boots
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Photo by Pete Ramberg
“It’s all about the Ladies”
irs of Buy 3 Pal Socks o o Smartw FREE get 1 Downtown Polson, MT • 883-5800
Great Christmas Gift Ideas
Holiday Gift Shopping 218 Main St Polson 406.883.2668
* Wines * Cigars * Chocolate * Beers * Gift Certificates * Available for Holiday Gatherings
Trading & Loan Co Co.
Hometown Store 1920 214 1st Street East Polson, MT 59860 (406)-883-2533
HOMETOWN & OUTLET
Shop in Polson
Mon-Fri 9-6:30 • Sat 9-6 • Sun 11-4
Dawn’s Flower Designs Full Service Florist
BUY - SELL TRADE - LOAN
Guns, Gold & Silver, Jewelry, Optics, Art, Collectibles, Antiques The Unusual and the Obvious
PAWN SHOP
Gift CertifiCates Make Great Presents
OPen 7 Days Week 35103 Hwy 35 Lunch 11:30 a.m. Polson (Just North of Dinner 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Finley Point Road) (406) 887-2096 View our menu at www.eastshoresmokehouse.com
102 Rufus Lane, Polson, MT 59860 Across from Eagle Bank
(406) 883-2440
Polson's Premier Pawn Shop ~ polsonpawnshop.com
Service & Parts 1-800-469-4663 www.sears.com
406-883-3515
318 Main Street Polson, MT dawnsflowerdesigns.com
Recrafted Furniture Country Gifts We Deliver!
Shop wn Polson Downto
To Kalispell & Glacier Park
Highway 93 Main St.
Saturday, November 28
To Missoula
December 4 & 5 Xmas Sales & Parade
#7 3rd AAve. E., Polson, MT 59860 • Ph 406-883-3667
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& W ine Kits Beer G G r e at
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G r e at GREAT CHRISTMAS TOYS
St. Ignatius up to
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Great Gift Ideas
Local organic salads Homemade dressings Panini Pastries Italian Bread Coffee Catering Breakfast served all day
210 Main Street, Polson 406-883-3643 Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30
Delaney’s lanDscape center, Inc. 40514 Mt Hwy 35, polson, Mt 59860 (406) 883-2612
Photo by Pete Ramberg
Pizza & Pasta Friday Night Dinners 5-7 pm Corner of 4th and Main Downtown Polson Saturday Brunch 9-2 - Closed Sunday Open at 9 am weekdays • 319-2080
HolidayRaffle POLSON DOWNTOWN STORES
Make purchases at participating stores in downtown Polson and each time you reach $250.00, you get a chance to
Watch for posters
on doors
for participating businesses
WIN ONE OF 4 HOLIDAY GIFT BOXES WORTH
500
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each in gift certificates from our participating businesses Go to Jackie M’s Footwear, Vine & Tap and the UPS Store to enter into the drawing, each time you spend $250.00. Drawing will be held December 17 at 5 p.m. in front of Jackie M’s Footwear, Main Street, downtown Polson.
Purchases count from October 9 through December 17 at 5 p.m.
OPEN Fri-Sat 4 to 9 pm Sun-Thurs 4 to 8 pm
Locally Sourced Ingredients Catering Available Locally Crafted Montana Brews Package Liquor Store
Each Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 Diane Torres Piano Music December 9 - What about Bob Karaoke 6 p.m.
887-2020
Mile Marker 6, Hwy 35 - Polson, MT (6 miles from Hwy 93 Polson turn onto Hwy 35)
Lower Level Available for Christmas Parties, Private Parties or Events
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events calendar November
Every Wednesday – WOW At Vine & Tap Wine Tasting, Polson MT 6 pm Every Thusday – Diane Torres at Finley Point Grill 6-8 pm November 28 – Flathead Lake Cheese Open House 10-4 p.m. November 28 – Shop Local – Small Business Saturday
For more information, go to www.polsonchamber.com or call (406) 883-5969
December
December 4 – Lake County Parade of Lights Downtown Polson 6 p.m. December 4 and 5 – Art Walk and Great Sales in Downtown Polson December 5 – Small Town – Big Christmas at south businesses along Hwy 93 and off Hwy 35 - 10-4 pm – see ad
Home Floor Covering Polson stone & tile
Small Town,
BIG Christmas December 5, 2015 • 10-4 p.m. MISSION VALLEY AQUATIC CENTER
Polson’s Only Design Center
Don Williamson Handmade Wood Ornaments for the 2015 Christmas Season
Come to Polson and join in the Christmas Fun! Enjoy our horse-drawn hay ride, visit Santa, take part in $2 bowling, brewing museum tours and great city-wide sales. Eat, drink and shop local at your destination Polson!
322 Main St. | Polson, MT | 883-2247
Wide variety ariety of jewelry, suncatchers and bookmarkers
Homefloorcovering@gmail.com
(406) 883-2488 • Main St., Polson, MT
Great Christmas Gifts and Decorations for your Home
plus Men’s & Women’s Clothing.
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Clothing & Home
Formerly First Resort Clothing
219 Main Street, Downtown Polson
406-883-2129
Tali Duford Barron opened Two Nineteen Main to offer a handpicked beautiful selection for you and your home!
Open 7 Days A Week • www.TwoNineteenMain.com
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Skin Chic Clarisonic
$149
Jeannette Rankin Peace Center
Fox Hood
$24
Fox Mittens
Bob Ward’s Sports and Outdoors Jambu Women’s Eskimo
$144.99
$20.50
Free Classes Nov 27, 28 aNd 29
END 2015 BY SAVING SOME GREEN
Give your holiday budget a fighting chance-stop in to TITLE Boxing Club on Black Friday and Cyber Monday to take advantage of the best offers of the year:
CUSTOM FRAME THE BEAUTY OF YOUR HOME Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:30pm Saturdays 10am-4pm Gift Certificates Available 123 South Ave • 728-5500
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LEAN, MEAN AND NOt pAYING uNtIL 2016 BLAck fRIDAY SALE—Nov. 27-29 > FREE enrollment on all TITLE Cards for new members > No payment until 2016
BuRN It tO EARN It “MEMBERS ONLY” cYBER MONDAY SALE—Nov. 30 > Buy three personal training sessions, get one free!
JUMP ON IT FAST, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST* 1200 W Kent, Missoula, MT | 406-926-1770 | missoula.titleboxingclub.com TITLEBoxingClub.com *Prices and participation may vary. Limited quantities.
Rockin’ Rudy’s
Uno de 50, silver jewelry from Spain
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Jeannette Rankin Peace Center
Felt Christmas Hat
$11.50
Bangle Votive Holders
$14
Women’s Club
Massage
from $60
PEAK Pro Shop
Clothing
from $38 to $110
CHEERS! Your Source for Holiday Wines, Spirits and Gifts.
110 W. Spruce St., Missoula • 406.549.7723 • www.GrizzlyLiquor.com
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The Trail Head
Gifts for
Him
Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody
$149
Desmonds Shoes
Larchmont
All Clothing
25% off marked price
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Balance, & Coordination Treatment
406.543.7860 | WWW.ELEMENTPT.COM
519 S. Higgins on the Hip Strip 543-3955 Open Mon-Sat 10-7 & Sun 12-4
Larchmont
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All Shoes
25% off marked price
Bob Ward’s Sports and Outdoors Columbia Interchange Jacket with Omni-Heat thermal reflective insulated liner
The Trail Head
Hestra Guide Gloves
$150
Desmonds Shoes
Larchmont
Taylor Made IRON
Now Available
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art galleries shops restaurants unique lodging Photo by Brett Thuma
Super Fast Hand Blender
Roma’s
470 ElEctric AvE • Bigfork (406) 837-2332
GOURMET KITCHEN STORE
Black Friday SALE November 27 25% OFF Entire Store plus Muse Rack Open
Effie’s Heart • Johnny Was Hamnitt Purses Tribal • Robert Kitchen Keren Hart
Call for winter hours & schedule private appts.
Bigfork, MT • 837-2400
ASK ABOUT OUT OFF SEASON SPECIALS MOUNTAIN LAKE LODGE 30 Fireplace Suites • Views of Flathead Lake 2 Wonderful Restaurants on Site 2 Salt Water Hot Tub Spas Or email us at mtlakelodge@centurytel.net
14735 Sylvan Dr Bigfork, MT 59911 406-837-3800 www.mountainlakelodge.com
Small BuSiNeSS SaTurday • Shop bigfork – November 28
parade of holiday lightS with SaNta at 6pm • decemBer 5
Grand and Electric Avenue
SaNta’S workShop SpoNSored By Valley ford • december 12 12-3 p.m.
Kids can come in and build their own toy set to take home at no charge. Cookies and hot cocoa will be provided by the Bigfork Ladies Social Club.
giNgerbread houSe coNteSt chriSTmaS iN Bigfork wiTh SaNTa • december 19 12-3 p.m. Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts. Adult and child december 5, 12, 19 entries should be setup by 11 a.m. Public viewing from noon
Gold Jewelry Sapphires from Montana Sterling Silver
Visit with Santa on Electric Avenue from 3-6 pm
Treasures 406.837.4467
November 27-November 29
bigfork muSeum holiday memberS Show • opeNS dec 4 wiTh recepTioN at 5 p.m.
Precious Stone and
1020 Holt Dr. • Bigfork
The NuTcracker BalleT •
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to 3 p.m.
For more details contact the Bigfork Area Chamber • www.bigfork.org • 837-5888
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Brett Thuma Gallery
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November 27-29 – The Nutcracker Ballet at Bigfork Center for Performing Arts November 28 – Shop LOCAL – Small Business Saturday
December
December 5 – Parade of Holiday Lights with Santa Bigfork.org or call (406) 837-5888
“Woodland Watcher” Limited Edition prints available
Brett Thuma Gallery . Downtown Bigfork (406)837-4604 . brettthumagallery.com
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Antiques
Jacuzzi Suites
Escape for a Night on the Lake
Tour Local Breweries & Distilleries
Gifts
Raven Open 7 Days a Week
Consignments
for Dinner & Drinks on Lake (right across the street) Find us on Facebook at The Islander Inn, Woods Bay Montana
Bigfork, Montana
14729 Shore Acres Dr, Bigfork 406.837.5472 | sleepeatdrink.com
100 Hill Road, Bigfork | 406.837.2276 | www.thebarnantiques.biz
Riecke’s Bayside Gallery Contemporary and Western Originals, prints, pottery and wood. Open 7 Days a Week
Call to book your holiday catering and parties! (406) 837-2836 Hwy 35 - Woods Bay
WWW.RAVENBIGFORK.COM
est. 1949
Montana’s Original Wild Huckleberry! Free Brochure Shipping Worldwide 1-800-682-4283 www.evagates.com Bigfork, Montana
FLATHEAD CHERRY GIFT BASKETS & BOXES!
wE SHIP!
Great Christmas Gift Ideas www.mOnTAnAORCHARD.COm 406-249-5035 Share a Taste of the Flathead Today!
482 Electric Ave., Bigfork • (406) 837-5429 • www.rieckesbaysidegallery.com
Great Food! Craft Cocktails! Amazing Views!
Homemade Preserves
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Vacation Rentals
Bigfork
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Open Daily 12 to 8 p.m. for Tours and Tastings 8541 Hwy 35, Bigfork, Mt 59911 (406) 837-2620 FB: whistling andy
Great Christmas Gift Ideas
BRIDGE STREET COTTAGES
Beautifully furnished cottages on the Swan River in the charming village of Bigfork. Walk to shopping, fine dining and live theater.
(888) 264-4974 (406) 837-2785 *25% OFF when staying two or more nights
www.bridgestreetcottages.com
7935 Montana 35 #101, Branding Iron Station on Hwy 35 1/2-mile past bridge (across from Vet Center) -
837-7242
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Mother Moose
Orchard at Flathead Lake
Stretch Moose
$60.95
Gift Baskets
Gifts for
Bob’s Sew Vac
Molly Baby Lock
$149
Home
Montana Ace
T-Fal Nonstick 10 pc. Cookware Set
$39.99
Montana Antique Mall
Vintage Canister Set
$15
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Rockin’ Rudy’s
Whimsical Handcrafted Air Plants
starting at $22.99
Designer Stone Zen Creations
Montana Antique Mall
Vintage Luggage Set
$495
starting at $12.99
Kehoe’s Agate Shop
Bigfork, MT
Blue Marble Horse Head
Cheers to Good Health and Good Tea Call today to book your holiday party Gift cards available El Cazador 136 E. Broadway • 529-9477 • lakemissoulatea.com
Authentic Mexican Cuisine DOWNTOWN • 728-3657 • 101 S. Higgins | CATERING • 880-2614
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Bob’s Sew Vac
Sew steady ranging 11x15 to 24x32
starting at $69
Polson Hallmark
Montana Antique Mall
Downtown Polson
Real Deals
Christmas decorations
Vintage Enamel Teapot
$49
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Koala Cub plus IV
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Montana Ace
starting at $1,599
Queen Raised Airbed with pump
$34.99
Nancy O’s Bigfork, MT Montana Pillows
Roomer’s
Vintage Trail of the Painted Ponies
starting at $40
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New Roland Digital Pianos starting at $1299 Caribbean Steel Drums $199
25% off Cajons Box Drums Drum Set – PEACE 5 pc. Set $499 Cymbals, hardware and throne
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Yamaha Acoustic Guitar Package Gigmaker Standard
$179
Yamaha Step Up and Band Orchestra Instruments oN With manufacturers rebate
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406.549.0129
1805 Brooks (Across from Baskin Robbins)
1105 W Sussex • 406.549.0013 • www.montanamusic.com
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Caras Nursery
Village Candle
$19.99
Montana Ace
Frame of Reference
Craftsman 21” Snowthrower
Downtown Bigfork
$379.99
Somers Bay” Original oil paiting 10” x 14” by East Glacier Artist Roger Rink
Now opeN ✓ Medical Spa ✓ Makeup Lounge ✓ Wax Bar
Holiday Gift Sets, Stocking Stuffers & Gift Cards! Southgate Mall 2901 Brooks Street |
406–541–8466
Montana Antique Mall
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Vintage 1940s Electric Radio/ Storage Cabinet
$119
Art Attic
Dawn’s Floral
Only two things are infinite…, A. Elliot
$135
Downtown Polson Christmas Centerpieces and Arrangements
All In Stitches
Rockin’ Rudy’s Hydro Flasks
Downtown Polson
Large Flying Geese Ruler
starting at $22.99 Gift Cards Available
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Mother Goose
Eric Thorsen Bear
$94.95
Roomers
Crystal Swarocski Lily candle holders
$250
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Montana Antique Mall
Antique Chinese Wedding Trunk
$595
Rieches Gallery
2015
Downtown Bigfork
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Roma’s
Handmade Corner Post Votive Candle
Downtown Bigfork
Christmas serving platter
Real Deals
Christmas decorations
Caras Nursery Red Pearl Amaryllis
starting at $12.99
Butterfly Herbs
Distinguished Wildlife Mugs and Plates
$12.50-$16.50
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Brett Thuma Gallery Bigfork
Painted Buffalo Skull, Earth paint, Braintanned Leather Trim by John Moffatt
Art Attic
Two ladies on balcony, Antonia Wolf
$500
Crow’s Nest
Downtown Polson
Robbins Hallmark
Don Williamson Wood Christmas Ornaments
Downtown Hamilton Ornaments
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Missoula Downtown Lions
Christmas Wreaths Sale benefits local charities
$20
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PEAK Pro Shop Coluspa Candles
Large $27, Small $10
Sears Hometown & Outlet
Downtown Polson Drill Driver Kit
Caras Nursery Woodstock Amber Chime
Nancy O’s Bigfork
Ornaments
starting at $34.95
Roomer’s
Primitives By Kathy tea towels
Two for $20
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Morgenroth
Yamaha Acoustic Guitar Package
$179
Gifts for
All
Mrs. Wonderful
Downtown Polson For All Your Baked Goods for Gifts or Dinner
Eva Gates
Big Sky Bikes
SockGuy I Heart My Bike Socks
$10.95
Bigfork
Handmade Montana Syrups & Preserves
Butterfly Herbs
Organic Dark and Milk Belgian Chocolate Bars Fair Trade
$6.95
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Holiday spirit Holiday gift-giving can be like walking tHrougH a field of incredibly festive landmines. eacH person on your list Has different tastes, so Here are a few ideas to Help you find tHe perfect Holiday spirit.
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You know the type. They are very particular about their libations, often choosing from the top shelf, and utterly devoted to the art of a good drink. For their discerning tastes, we’d suggest Four Roses Small Batch bourbon, Remy Martin 1738 cognac, or Snow Queen Vodka. Any of these should satisfy their sophisticated tastes. Just don’t tell them there’s no difference between neat and on the rocks- unless you’re looking for a stern lecture, that is.
Why shouldn’t your drink be as sugary sweet as the candies, cookies, and pies that fill both tables and tummies during the holidays? For your sweet-loving friends, try filling their stockings with a Bailey’s gift sets, or a bottle of Crown Royal Apple. Just be prepared, because the syrupy sweet response may be like eating a whole plate of cookies by yourself- thoroughly satisfying and liable to induce nausea.
Through all their mixing triumphs (the Ultimate Mojito!) and failures (Jager and Clamato!), the mixer is always game to try something new. While it’s hard to guess where their mixology instincts will take them next, one thing’s for sure- they’ll always need a good, hearty liquor to build on. How about a bottle of Grey Goose vodka? Or a tried and true classic like Beefeater gin? Or Jose Cuervo tequila? They’ll thank you from the bottom of their little mad scientist hearts.
Everyone has that friend who staunchly supports local distilleries and breweries. Who can blame them? Montana is an amazing state, so why look elsewhere for good alcohol? If you’re looking for beer, there’s Bayern, Kettlehouse, and Big Sky. If you’re looking for something stiffer, there’s spirits from Flathead Vodka and Montgomery Distillery. No matter the inclinations, there’s a drink that will satisfy both their tastes and their fierce loyalty to local ties.
Does it not taste like rubbing alcohol? Is it in a glass? Is the glass in my hand? Then it’s a good drink. No need to fuss over distilling processes, grain quality, or what wood the casks are made of- just keep it simple, stupid. A bottle of Absolut, Tanqueray, or Jameson will do fine for your no-nonsense acquaintances. Just slap a bow on it and call it good. Christmas complete.
Anything less than the absolute best will never do for the astute tastes of these friends and family. Hennesy, Glenfiddich, Dom Pérignon, Courvoisierthese are not only some of the most respected names in liquor, but are to some the only names in liquor. These aren’t just top shelf- they’re the liquors you keep stashed under lock and key, meant to be savored, not sipped, and definitely not swigged. Whatever their preference, these suggestions won’t offend their impeccable taste.
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Frame of Mind
Gift Guide
Photo frames Choose from a wide variety of colors and sizes
The Barn Bigfork
Thymes Frasier Fir Products
Two Nineteen
Polson Martini Glasses
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FramingandArtGallery CustomFraming,DIYFraming,Openbackframes, Alargeselectionofreadymadeandpictureframes
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*For nonmembers only. Must be 18 years old with valid ID. Other restrictions may apply. Call club for details. thewomensclub.com 2105 Bow St. • Missoula • 406.728.4410
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Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
Genuine Montana Experience
Gift Certificates Available
Jeannette Rankin Peace Center Mugs
$20
Hot Chocolate
$10
Grizzly Liquor
Montana Made Products
starting at $24
Vine & Tap
Downtown Polson Wine, Chocolates, and Gifts
open - noVeMBer
27th and 28th both 9am to 3pm
closed on Thanksgiving
open - deceMBer
3, 4 & 5 • 10, 11 & 12 • 17, 18 & 19 • 21, 22 & 23
Holiday Hours: Open Thursdays from 9am-6pm and Friday and Saturday from 9am to 3pm
From 9am to 3pm
CHRIstmas eve:
9am to 2pm
closed christmas day & 26th
New YeaR’s eve: 1st & 2Nd:
9am to 6pm both 9am to 3pm
2150 South Ave West, Missoula MT 59801• (406) 830-3059
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Wildhorse
Polson
Gift ideas
Bagels on Broadway Coffee/tea and water mugs
starting at $11.95
Women’s Club
Hugger Mugger Yoga mats
$25
Morgenroth
Big Sky Bikes
New Rolling Digital Pianos
Thule 4-Bike Parkway
starting at $199
The Brooks 1074 Eastside Highway Corvallis, Montana
406-961-6895
Monday - Friday : 9am - 6pm Saturday: 10am - 5:30pm / Sunday: Seasonal
starting at $1,299
Fine men’s clothing, Dress suits, sport coats, dress slacks. We Carry
Scott Barber, Tommy Bahama, Cutter & Buck, Road apparel and much more 129 N Higgins Ave, Missoula • (406)728-8233 Mon-Fri: 10am-5:30 pm | Sat: 10am-5pm
Frame of Mind
Photo frames, Choose from a wide variety of colors and sizes
Flathead Lake Cheese
Polson
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Krisco LiquorSpirits and recipes so good that even Santa will forget you’ve been naughty. Delivering presents the world over is an exhausting gig, and old Mr. Kringle is gonna need a pick-me-up by the time he gets to your chimney. So land yourself on the nice list this Christmas and leave him a delicious cocktail from Krisco Liquor.
Friday, November 27th to Saturday, December 5th
POUR YOURSELF A GLASS OF CHEER WHOLESALE RETAIL DISTRIBUTOR • MON-SAT 9-8 • (406) 549-7242 (406) 543-3504 1300 S RESERVE ST # E • WWW.KRISCOLIQUOR.COM
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Grizzly Liquor Assorted wines
starting at $7.75
Peak Pro Shop
Membership
Priceless
Morgenroth
Caribbean Steel Drums
$199
Tis the season for sharing
bagelsonbroadway.com
223 W. Broadway • 728-8900 • M-F 6:30a-5:30p • Sat & Sun 7:30a-3:30p
Gift Cards • Group Catering • Bagel Box • Soups • Sandwiches • Free WiFi
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Bagels on Broadway
Gift and punch cards available
Holiday
Gift Guide
Big Sky Bikes Lazer Sport Beam
$50
Double Arrow Resort
Seeley Lake Gift Certificates Available
Big Sky Bikes Sigma Sport BC 12.12 STS
$59.99
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Art Attic
Among My Souvenirs, Emily Hall
$800
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