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Gifts for Cooks and Foodies By EMILY FITZGERALD News staff writer

For your loved ones who love food, this is arguably the best time of year, as it’s filled with holiday meals, freshly-baked cookies and treats given away as gifts. It may be time to look for a gift that fits with what they do best — whether that’s getting their hands dirty in the kitchen, or just appreciating delicious food.

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Le Creuset cookware, above,is available at Arome. Waucoma Bookstore, right, has cookbooks and a plethora of unique kitchen gifts, and Cannon Packer sells a delicious "foodie basket."

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■■ The Gorge has no shortage of wonderful ingredients and Apple Valley Country Store takes full advantage: This holiday season, they’re selling a $20 BBQ Gift Pack; Oregon Cherry and Apple Cinnamon pancake, scone and muffin mixes; as well as a wide variety of jams and jellies, syrups, pie fillings, mustards and more

— they’ll even gift wrap it for $10. Shop online at https://applevalleystore.com/ or visit the store during business hours: Wednesday through Saturday from 10-5 p.m. 2363 Tucker Road, Hood River. ■■ Packer Orchards is the place to get delicious gift boxes. For the holiday season, they’re selling 4-pack Jam Gift Boxes ($29.95), a Best of Packers Gift Box ($54.99), and more. Shop online at http://packerorchards.com, or visit the bakery during business hours: 10-2 p.m. weekends through November, closed December through April. 3900 Hwy 30, Hood River. ■■ Treat the foodie in your life to some authentic honeycomb from Boda’s Kitchen: A jar costs $15 and a box is $35. Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily on 404 Oak Street, Hood River

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— and make sure to enjoy a sandwich or some of their lemon herb rotisserie chicken while you’re there. Open 11-7 p.m. daily. 404 Oak Street, Hood River. ■■ Arome will be your Le Creuset store in the Gorge starting Dec. 1, so give the gift of beautiful cookware for the holidays. While you’re there, pick up some Beeworks Honey Balsamic Reduction, sold at Arome for $23.50 per bottle. This Washington made honey-balsamic reduction is handmade with a touch of sea salt and is the perfect addition to any holiday cheese plate. Open 10-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturday, closes 5 p.m. on Sunday. 105 Oak Street, Hood River. ■■ Waucoma Bookstore is the home-cook’s paradise, carrying a wide variety of cook-

books, including “Savor: Entertaining with Charcuterie, Cheese Spreads, & More” ($24.95) by Kimberly Stevens; and a wide variety of specialty kitchen items such as the Mini Supoon ($9.50) a bamboo board and spreader knife set ($9), and more. Open 10-6p.m. Monday-Friday, opens weekends at 9:30 a.m. 212 Oak St, Hood River. ■■ Treat the foodie in your life with Cannon Packer Gift Shop’s “Foodie Basket,” which includes Columbia River Corn Chowder mix ($8.50), Christmas Pepper Jelly ($9.75) and Molly & You Beer Bread ($10); and complete the set with a Chop to Pot (mini $11, original $18). Open 11-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, closes Saturday at 4 p.m. 1006 E 2nd Street, The Dalles.

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A Gift of Memory By RAELYNN RICARTE The Dalles Chronicle

Memories are the gift that keeps on giving because they can put a smile on someone’s face decades after the moment has passed.

Telling your story After 30 years of framing everything from coils to concert tickets and even a 12-foot scenic photograph, Marty Hiser of Westwind Frame & Gallery in The Dalles is up for any challenge. “We can come up with a million ideas,” she said of any item that a person could bring into the 412 E. Second Street business. When people put collections in shadow boxes on the walls of their home, it tells their stories and can jog a memory about an adventure or some significant time in their lives. Military decorations and uniforms, arrowheads found on a property, the ticket and T-shirt from a favorite concert or the autographed copy of a book, Hiser can showcase it into an eye-grabbing display, instead of it being hid away in a drawer. You name it, Hiser can deliver it. Currently, she is working to frame a leather garment bag that was hand-tooled in a western theme. Recently, she framed an acoustic guitar. In this project, as in others, Hiser is working with local artisans to create a deeper shadow box that can accommodate the width of the bag. Reframed wedding photos come alive, and it is always fun to put together a collage of family moments over the years. It doesn’t have to cost a lot to put a picture or object behind glass — Westwind offers

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Drones and rockets are hands-on hobbies and memory builders. HR Hobbies supplies products and offers classes and events, including the New Year’s Day rocket launch, right. See page 6 for details.

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“frugal framing” options from $25 to $99, dependent upon the size of the project. It usually takes seven to 10 business days to turn around an order, but that timeline can be as little as one day with a simple order. For those looking to create a new memory, the business offers handmade jewelry by local artists, such as leather feather earrings crafted by Christy Marquez. For more information about the wide array of services provided by Westwind, call

541-298-2552 or check out the business Facebook page.

Fun & games The entire family, or individuals of all ages, can get involved in projects offered by Hood River Hobbies, 110 Fourth Street. Here are some of the offerings: A Pokemon Club meets every Tuesday at 4 p.m. and the cost to join is $5. Participants can buy a variety of decks to get started that range from $10 to $15, or there are loan-

ers. Enjoy a social connection while learning to play the game by standard rules and improve strategy. The Rocket build and launch classes continue a 20-year tradition on New Year’s Day at 11 a.m. Meet at the store to learn how to make a rocket and then launch it. A start set with launcher sells for $35-45 and other prices vary by the chosen engine and size. Wooden models called U Gears are great gifts for mechanical minds. The starting

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treasure box costs $41.99 and the puzzle to fit all the pieces together presents an educational challenge. The indoor flying class for RC Drones starts on the first Saturday evening of January at the May Street Elementary Gymnasium in Hood River. The class provides a great way to get some practice and instruction with your new hobby

drone from the shop. Prices vary according to model. New this year is the Sync 251 FPV drone, which offers aerial action with new optical flow technology, headless tracking, auto-land and an HD video at a cost of $139. For more information, visit Hood River Hobbies’ Facebook page, visit www.hoodriverhobbies.com or call 541-386-1223.

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Gifts for Seniors

also offers hand-crafted pillows for dogs and other pets, Gifts for older adults can be for those seeking to share their a challenge, as they are often warm comfort with their comtrying to simplify their lifestyle. panion animal. Fortunately, Betty Dahlberg, manager of the Mid-Columbia Next up in popularity is Senior Center’s Nu-2-U shop is clothing, she said. Comfortsomething of an expert when it able, serviceable clothes, new comes to senior shopping. and used, are a mainstay at the The shop, located off the shop and local seniors regularlobby of the center, located at ly visit to see what’s come in. 1112 W. 9th St., The Dalles, feaNew clothes are especially tures a host of items catering sought after, and Luise Langto all ages, including new and heinrich, owner of Lines of used clothing, knickknacks Design, is just one of those and craft items. But seniors offering clothing with an eye make up a large portion of to seniors. Her shop, located at those shopping there on a daily 107 E. Second St., The Dalles, basis. has a wealth of ready-made With years spent catering and customizable clothing for to senior shoppers, Dahlberg those shopping with an eye to doesn’t hesitate a moment older adults. when asked for gift ideas for Langheinrich’s main prodthe holidays. uct is a line of clothing she de“Lap robes,” she said. signed, and although her main Hand-crafted in a downstairs focus is clothing for women, workroom at the center, the she offers men’s shirts and warm, colorful robes are in- pants as well. Because she works from her credibly popular among her clients. A constant flow of the own design, her clothing is easrobes, with fabric chosen to ily adjusted to her customers. appeal to a wide-range of cusSeniors get some special attomers, are displayed and sold tention, she said. “I can tweak my designs. Maybe they get a at the shop. “Most seniors aren’t really little more stooped, or need looking for knickknacks or a little more room around ‘stuff,’” she explained; unless their belly. And older adults they collect a specific style of often sit more, so shirts don’t items, the really don’t want to need to be so long,” she exclutter their home. “They are plained. “Sometimes, with butmore likely to be getting rid of ton-down shirts, I make the those things,” she said, point- buttons bigger so the shirt is ing to a shelf of picturesque easier to button.” Especially popular are knickknacks that were donated her pull-on pants and butto the shop for resale. The lap robes, sewn from ton-down shirts. a wide range of fabrics, are And those who will be wearpractical and useful, she said. ing the clothes don’t necessarA steady supply with a wide ily have to come in to the shop range of appeal makes its way to get a good fit. “For a gift, to the center, as well as holiday sometimes I have them take bazaars in the area. The center one of my designs and pin it The Dalles Chronicle

to fit. Then I can tweak it, and sometimes, I can copy and fit an article of their own clothing, something that fits them really well.” She offers a wide range of colors and sizes, all of which can be “tweaked” for a comfortable fit. And there’s no reason to neglect head gear, either. Scarves are popular among women, and warm hats are a useful accessory for anyone. And if your senior prefers to make their own selection, Lines of Design also offers gift cards, with the slogan, “give the gift of choice, any denomination.” For extra soft comfort and handmade quality, Kindred Spirit in Hood River is a treasure trove. Alpaca socks are soft and comfortable, wick away moisture and are warm when wet. Softer than wool, and strong because of the extra Photos by Mark B. Gibson long fibers, these socks are also A MANNEQUIN shows off some of the most popular offering of naturally hypoallergenic, said AN ALPACA knit hat is softer Lines of Design in The Dalles, including basic pull-on pants, a Lesley Saunders. “It’s a long, than wool, long lasting and pull-on top, and a button-down shirt. strong fabric,” she said. They warm. Prices start at $30. have thick socks and “really thick,” starting at $20. Soft Alpaca gloves are warm and range from $30, mitt gloves at $36 and driving gloves with leather $99. And to top off that warm comfort, knitted hats come in a wide range of styles, priced $30 and up. “We have a ton of sweaters as well, starting at $100,” Saunders said. All Alpaca products are fair trade, Saunders said. Kindred Spirit is a partnership, and is located at 314 Oak St., Hood River. They can be found on Facebook and online at www.kindredspirit.com.

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SCARVES, woven and printed, are also popular items among seniors. These are from Lines of Design and are made of silk, wool, cotton and rayon. Prices start at $23.

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Local shops are a regular catalog for teens on your list By MAGGIE HANNIGAN For Gift Guide

With Christmas coming up, people are dashing to buy presents for loved ones. But for those scrambling to find presents worthy of teenagers, luckily Hood River has a diverse selection of local businesses ready to help.

B Gorge-us Boutique The B Gorge-us Boutique, located behind Betty’s, has clothing ranging in both culture and design. They sell winter gloves, hats, purses, socks, candles and soap, as well as other cute trinkets, and offer a Christmas sale; plus a 15 percent discount for locals.

sell robot programming materials, RC cars, art supplies, build-it-yourself wooden kits and metal models. And as for board games, they have a Pacifica selection that covers all ages, Pacifica is a pre-teen and from classics like Scrabble and teen shopping hub. Popular Dungeons & Dragons to games items are their humorous zip- with an adult edge, like Cards per-pouches, socks, pencils, Against Humanity. cups and cards. For older Anana’s Boutique teens, they have affordable self-care stocking stuffers, such Anana’s Boutique is full of as roll-on perfumes, body-but- handmade gifts crafted by ters, nail colors and intricate the owner, Anana. Her labor of love includes hundreds of Finchberry soaps. scarves, hats and dresses. High Hood River Stationers school students shop here for a Hood River Stationers is a unique look for dances such as place for creative gifts. Shelves Homecoming, Winter Formal are stacked with greeting cards, and Prom. designed cups, kitchen tools, G. Williker’s paint brushes, pens, writing journals and funny socks. Their G. Williker’s sells fidget wrapping paper, stickers, rib- items, such as stress balls, spinbons and gift bags are capable ners, cubes and putty, which of making any present beau- have been popular among the tiful, inside and out, whether young crowd for stress relief it be for a chef, writer or artist. during exams and classwork. Hobby and Game Shop Arts and crafts products, and board games such as Settlers The Hobby and Game shop of Catan and Ticket to Ride is another teen hub. Those are also available; and for interested in card games such those anticipating some fun in as Magic: The Gathering and the snow, they also sell snow Pokémon go there to compete tubes. and purchase cards. They also

Shortt Supply For those involved in athletics, Shortt Supply offers clothing and equipment for every sport, including light, movable jackets and snow pants for the upcoming ski and snowboarding season. Popular for excellent customer service in fitting long-lasting running and hiking shoes, they’re also known for their magnificent wall of hydroflasks ranging in color and size.

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Are you bluff enough for 'Opticall'? A clever and colorful new Opticall, created by a group card game has a name that of young game aficionados was just waiting to happen: whose ranks include long-time Hood River resident Logan Carlstrom. Opticall is available at Hood River Hobby Shop. The team first made a prototype of Opticall in 2016 and in September of 2018, they officially came out with this version. Carlstrom explained the strategic bluffing card game this way: The main objective of this game is to ‘Call,’ opponents, and it’s the reasoning behind the game’s name, ‘Opticall’.” Key cards include Spectrum, Black Sheep and Reset, along

beautiful and unique. There’s no need to go online or to Portland when everything Gemstones line the walls and tables by the thousand at you need can be bought loSparkling Creations, ranging in cally: Downtown Hood River color, size and shape. Friendly offers Christmas gift options fit and skillful employees can for any teen. help string customer designs ■ into jewelry on-the-spot. If Maggie Hannigan is a junior creativity isn’t your forte, don’t at Hood River Valley High worry — Sparkling Creations School. sells their own designs, all

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with Eclipse, Sun and Moon coming into play. “We designed this game because we liked the aspect of card games like Cheat, but other games are poorly designed as they’re based off luck,” Carlstrom said. “Our card game is opposite of those other card games like cheat because in this game, there’s no punishment for when you lie, only a reward for people who catch you. Also, to win you must stay in the game and end with more cards, instead of have less cards at the end of the game like Cheat. “We started first with the color scheme of the card deck

when creating this game. “From there, we moved into the rules and then added three wildcards to the deck.” This isn’t the first game this group has created: “We have invented other card games in the past and with ‘Opticall,’ we want to support the other games that we’ve designed,” Carlstrom said. “We feel that this game is more well-thought-out and easier to understand than our other ones at the moment, which will help us get our other games going.” Opticall costs $15.99 at Hood photos by RJ Chavez River Hobbies. OPTICALL co-creator Logan Carlstrom. The game is suitable for

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Gifts for the sports enthusiast

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Regardless of age, when it comes to Christmas gifts, few offer the breadth of wonder and joy as the gift of a bicycle. Whether it’s a peddle-free “push bike” for those just learning to walk or a hightech mountain or road bike for those already exploring the wonders of the Gorge on two wheels, bicycles and their many accessories offer a wealth of gift ideas for all ages. As a major destination of riders of all stripes, who come here from all over the world, the Gorge offers a remarkably rich selection of bikes and accessories with four shops in The Dalles and Hood River: SPR Bicycle Shop, 408 Washington, The Dalles (541-9808418); Mountain View Cycles, 205 Oak St., Hood River (541386-2453); Discover Bicycles, 210 State St., Hood River (541386-2453); and Dalles City Cyclery, 121 E. Second St, The Dalles (541-769-0771). Not only do local shops offer a wide range of bikes of all styles and accessories, they employ experts attracted to the area for the rich ridding opportunities, who are available to guide even those who have never ridden in selecting gifts for the bicyclist. Want a bike for that high-energy youngster in your life? Calvin Lepinski, owner of SPR Bicycle Shop, recommends a small mountain bike over the single-speed BMX bike. “For kids, even a couple of gears make all the difference,” he said, especially on an incline. “And we have a lot of hills around here,” he said of the Gorge.

mid-motor, a 500Wh battery for extensive range and powerful Magura hydraulic brakes. ION Beanies: Keep The frame material is made warm when wet from aluminum and has both Beanies that get the job suspension front fork and seat done. The ION Beanie battles post for total comfort. The Gaboth the cold and wind, as it zelle Arroyo is being sold at Big stays warm when it’s wet and Winds for a total of $3,199. has a slick attachment mecha- Dromida Sync 251 FPV nism that allows the beanie to Camera Drone: Aerial stay with you even if it’s blown action off. The ION Beanie is $29.99 Imagine aerial footage of and is sold at Big Winds locat- the Hood River Valley coved in downtown Hood River. ered in snow. Well, you could The beanie is a small, but nec- be the person behind that essary accessory to all winter amazing aerial footage in the winter with the drone called, activities in the Gorge. Dromida Sync 251 FPV CamDakine Clyclone II Dry era Drone RTF (DIDH1100C). Pack: The ultimate This camera drone has techtravelling buddy Backpacks are an essential nology to help beginners fly part to any outdoor activity and have an immersive video regardless of the season; but experience with first-person in the winter, you’ll need a view, optical flow technology, backpack that is as tough as headless tracking, auto-land you. The Dakine Clyclone II and high-definition video. The Dry Pack is exactly that. It’s wa- drone is sold at Hood River terproof welded construction Hobbies for $139.99 and inwith roll top closure, laptop cludes all things you need to sleeve, board carry system and get flying. ability to be compressible for Disc Golf: Starter set easy stowing/carrying with a and individual discs two-way unique purge valve is the buddy that’ll have your Hood River Hobbies has back this winter. The backpack a variety of outdoor sportis being sold for $150 at Big ing equipment, including the Winds. $31.99 Disc Golf starter set, Gazelle Arroyo: For the which includes three discs. Disc Golf is a flying disc sport bicycle guru that’s very similar to golf. It’s This isn’t a bike. Think “ve- often played on a course of hicle replacement,” but minus nine or 18 holes and multiple insurance, special licensing players can compete at once and parking hassles. The Ga- as it can be both an individual zelle Arroyo is a spacious step- and team sport. Hood River through hydro-formed bicycle Hobbies also sells individual frame that provides great sta- discs, if the Disc Golf starter set bility as it provides quick adjust isn’t something you’re looking stem for optimal comfort, a for. powerful Bosch Performance Hood River news

BELLS of various shapes and styles are ready to stuff holiday NEIL COOPER of Discover stockings at SPR Bicycle Shop Bicycles in Hood River holds in The Dalles. a handful of high-energy, high-calorie snacks popular Youth grow fast, and Lepins- among serious mountain bikers. ki recommends getting the tallest bike they can safely ride. “I put the seat all the way down, and fit them to that. If they say it’s too tall a bike, I tell them to come back in a month and tell me if it’s too tall.” It won’t be, he added: Kids grow so fast. A tall bike will give a good, well-suited ride for a longer time, he said. Every shop in the Gorge offers both new and used bikes. The most popular are basic, entry-level mountain bikes, rather than road bikes, Lepinski said. “It’s what you want, if you are going to have just one bike,” he explained. “They let you ride anywhere.” Bike prices range from a couple hundred dollars to $1,000 for a good quality mountain bike.

mediately in front of the rider and another pointed forward, and a safety light on the back. Another safety factor, and one often forgotten, is a bell. “You can yell and not be heard, but a bell tells everyone exactly where you are,” Lepinsky said. Bells make a great stocking stuffer, as does the spare tube and repair kit every biker should be carrying. “The saying is, ‘Don’t be noob, bring a tube.’ It’s inevitable, one day you are going to have a flat you can’t patch.” Every store in the Gorge also offers the tools needed to keep your bike on the road: A tube, pump, patch kit, tire levers and perhaps a multi-tool make up a typical road kit. Safety Pumps include small units mounted on the frame and If your buying a first bike, it’s good to think about safety as even smaller CO2 pumps powwell. Helmets are a must, and ered by a gas cartridge. some include a flashing safety Powering up light built in to the back of the helmet for increased visibility. Another popular gift is a Lepinsky said what he has floor pump, said Neil Cooper found works best is two lights of Discover Bicycles in Hood on the front of the bike — one River. “If you don’t have one, pointed down at the road im- you want one,” he said.

As a competitive rider, Cooper’s Christmas list was focused on the necessities that power a rider who already has a bike and lives for the weekend rides so readily available in the Gorge and nearby mountains: Gloves, hats, socks and high-energy snacks. Gloves was first on Cooper’s list. “They get torn up and used,” he explained. They come in many styles, and range from $20 to $40. Next up was lightweight, high-energy, high-calorie snacks. “Those are great stocking stuffers,” he said, pointing out a shelf of snacks that included Pro Bars, Chewy Blocks, organic waffles, Vegan

Protein bars and more. Gels, offered in small plastic tubes manufactured by Hammer Nutrition, are also growing in popularity, he said. With names like “endurance fuel” and “recovery drink,” the gels are perfect for hard-riding bikers. “Once you’ve had on of these on a ride, your kind of hooked,” Cooper said. And then, of course there is the standard Christmas gift — socks. But don’t feel bad if that’s the only thing you can think to buy. “Anybody outdoors appreciates socks, especially riding socks made of wool, with compression,” Cooper said.

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Holiday Happenings • Nov. 22 — Turkey Trot Fun Run, beginning and ending at the Mark O. Hatfield East visitor’s center, Historic Columbia River Highway. Benefit for Mosier Schools. Preregister by Nov. 16; $15 adult or two adults $27, under

18 $5, family special $35 two adults, unlimited number of children in same household. Make checks payable to Mosier Community School, PO Box 307, Mosier, OR 97040. Day of race registration 8:45-9:50 a.m. $20 adults, $5 under 18. More

at www.mosierschool.com or on Facebook. • Nov. 22 — Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner, noon-4 p.m. at Riverside Community Church, Hood River, and noon-2 p.m. at the Cascade Locks Port Pavilion.

Turkey or Tofurkey, potatoes and gravy, local veggies, rolls and pie for dessert. Everyone is welcome. • Nov. 23 — Starlight Parade and Community Tree Lighting, 6-8 p.m., The Dalles. Begins at W. Sixth and Webber, then rolls through downtown before ending in front of The Dalles Chamber of Commerce; hosted by the chamber. Tree lighting will follow the parade at 7 p.m. • Nov. 23-Dec. 24 — Holiday Show at Columbia Center for the Arts. Free and open to all. Open house 11-7 p.m. on Nov. 23; and Dec. 7 from 6-8 p.m. (First Friday event). • Nov. 24 — Small Business Saturday. • Nov. 24 — Holiday Grounds Lighting, 6 p.m. at

the Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa. Free; complementary cookies, hot drinks and carols. Lights go on at 6:30 p.m. and everyone is welcome to stroll the grounds. • Nov. 26-30 — Christmas Wreath Contest Entries Accepted at Parkhurst Place, 2450 May St., Hood River. Entries will be judged and purchased by the public, with proceeds benefiting the Hood River County Christmas Project. • Nov. 30-Dec. 1 — Christmas in the Gorge, 10-3 p.m. at the Skamania County Fairgrounds, 650 Rock Creek Road, Stevenson. Handcrafted items only; free admission. • Nov. 30-Dec. 2 — Christmas Bazaar, Dallesport, Wash. 10-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday;

9-5 p.m. Sunday. More at 541980-5572. • Nov. 30-Jan. 1 — Free Parking in Downtown Hood River. • Dec. 1 — “U-pick” Christmas Tree Sale at the Mt. Hood Town Hall. Time TBA; more at mthoodtownhall.org. • Dec. 1 — Lyle Lions Pancake Breakfast, 7-10 a.m. at the Lyle Lions Community Center, corner of Highway 14 and Fifth. All are welcome. Monetary donations, canned food and nonperishable food items will be accepted for the Christmas Food Project. • Dec. 1 — Breakfast with Santa, 8-11 a.m. at the West Side Fire District Rockford Fire Station, 4250 Barrett Drive, Hood River.

• Dec. 1 — Holiday Open House, 9-5 p.m. at The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center, The Dalles. Live holiday music; photos with Santa 11-1 p.m. bring a non-perishable food item, blanket or winter coat to donate to local families and get free museum admission with complementary cookies and hot cocoa or cider. Lunch at Basalt Rock Café from 11-3 p.m. with special menu. Columbia River Trading Co. 20 percent off sale. • Dec. 1 — Holiday Bazaar, 10-3 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 11th and Eugene, Hood River. Holiday décor and gifts for all ages; special items for men and pets, stocking stuffers, baked goods, more. • Dec. 1 — Opportunity Connections Christmas Bazaar, 10-4 p.m. at 506 E. Second St., The Dalles. • Dec. 1 — Sound of Music Sing-Along, 6-8 p.m. at the Hood River Valley Adult Center. Free; family, food and fun. • Dec. 1 — The Trail Band’s Farewell Christmas Concert Tour, 7 p.m. at Hood River Middle School’s auditorium. Traditional and original holiday and Christmas music from different cultures. Tickets $20 adults, $5 for children 12 and under at Waucoma Bookstore in Hood River and Klindt’s Bookstore in The Dalles. • Dec. 1-2 — Mosier Country Christmas Fair, 10-4 p.m. both days at the Mosier Community School. Over 60 vendors; food and drinks, tree sales, photos with Santa 11-3 p.m. Admission $2 and one can of food; children under 12 free. Benefit for Mosier Schools. More at www.mosierschool. com or on Facebook. • Dec. 2 — Handmade Holiday Market and Cookies with Santa, time TBA at the

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Mt. Hood Town Hall. More at mthoodtownhall.org. • Dec. 2 — Santa Social, 3-5 p.m. at Santa’s Workshop, aka Cascade Locks City Hall gym. Celebrate the start of the Christmas season; enjoy cookies and punch, make Christmas crafts to take home, get a free picture with Santa — and a Christmas treat. Santa will arrive promptly at 3:10 p.m. with Mrs. Claus and the Elves. • Dec. 2 — Ninth Annual United Way Holiday Benefit Concert, 3:30 p.m. at the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn. With rock violinist Aaron Meyer and his six-piece band.

With special guests The Brown Sisters. General admission $25, kids under 12 $15. Tickets at Waucoma Bookstore and at the door, or email unitedway@ gorge.net or call 541-386-6100. • D e c . 3 - 8 —A n n u a l Christmas Wreath Contest at Parkhurst Place, 2450 May St., Hood River. Vote for your favorite wreath and purchase wreaths on a first come, first served basis any time before 5 p.m. Pick up wreaths on Dec. 8 at 2 p.m.; live music, snacks and beverages. Benefits the Hood River County Christmas project. • Dec. 4-6 — Makers North-

west Holiday Market (formerly Rural Craft Revival), 5-8 p.m. at The Ruins, Hood River. Variety of handmade goods ranging from stationary to clothing, leather goods and housewares. • Dec. 5-6 — Holiday Market at MCMC, 9-3 p.m. at 801 E. 19th St., The Dalles. Handmade crafts, jewelry, bags, pottery, gourmet food and more. • Dec. 6 — Community Hanukkah Party, 5-6 p.m. at the White Salmon Valley Community Library Sprint/Baker Gallery. Sponsored by Hood River Havurah; all welcome. Info at hoodriverhavurah@ gmail.com.

• Thru Dec. 7 — Registration for the Cascade Locks City Hall Giving Tree. Parents, grandparents and guardians may sign up children in Cascade Locks who may need a Christmas gift (ages 0 to senior in high school) at city hall; include anything the child may specifically need or want. Gifts will be delivered to address specified Dec. 17-21. • Dec. 7, Dec. 14 & Dec. 21 — Free Concert Series Fridays, noon at Riverside Community Church, Hood River. All welcome. • Dec. 7 — Hood River Holiday Parade and Tree

Lighting in downtown Hood River. Parade begins at 6 p.m. on Oak and Seventh, heading downtown (check in between 5-6 p.m.); tree lighting and caroling at State and Second streets. • Dec. 7 — The Festival of Trees, 6-9 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium, 323 E. Fourth St., The Dalles. Live tree auction and silent auction; admission $10. Free community day 9-noon on Dec. 8. • Dec. 7-8 — Happy Hands Christmas Craft and Bake Sale, 10-2 p.m. at Spirit of See PAGE 16

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Grace, 1140 Tucker Road. Held in FISH Community Building. Knitted items and unique gifts; cookie walk Saturday. • Dec. 8 — Habitat for Humanity Christmas Bazaar, 10-2 p.m. at United Church of Christ, 111 E. Fifth St., The Dalles. Craft and baked goods vendors. Homemade soup lunch with rolls, beverages and a slice of pie, $5. • Dec. 8 — Wahtonka Community School Holiday Bazaar, 10-4 p.m. at 3601 W. Tenth St., The Dalles. Visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph and Elf from 11-3 p.m. and take

photos; donations accepted for community meals. • Dec. 8 — Holiday Bazaar at Flagstone Senior Living, 11-3 p.m. at 3325 Columbia View Drive, The Dalles. • Dec. 8 & Dec. 14-15 — A Charlie Brown Christmas Story, 7 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts. Matinee performances Dec. 8-9 & Dec. 15-16 at 2 p.m. Presented by CCA Children’s Theater. Directed by Sullivan Makintosh. More at www.columbiaarts.org. • Dec. 8-9 — Last Chance Holiday Bazaar, 10-4 p.m. at the Hood River County Fair-

grounds, 3020 Wy’east Road, Hood River. Handcrafted items, food, toys, decorations and more. Free parking and admission. • Dec. 9 — Parkdale Grange Breakfast, 7:30-11:30 a.m. at the Parkdale Grange. Sausage and eggs with pancakes or biscuits and gravy; homemade apple sauce, juice, coffee, tea, juice or hot chocolate. $6 adults, $4 kids 5-12, 4 and under free. • Thru Dec. 10 — Cascade Locks City Hall Giving Tree. Choose a tag and purchase a gift for a child ($45

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The May Street Elementary School Winter Fundraiser is back, through Dec. 14. Bags of freshly roasted coffee from May Street parent, Brian Graves of Pacific Rim Coffee, are sold to raise funds for teacher grants, field trip fees, school assemblies and other enrichment opportunities. Details at www.maystreetpto.com. Coffee is sold in the front office before and after school, or place orders with a student or email parent Nicole Sibert-Faaborg at sibertfaaborg@yahoo. com.

limit); the elves will wrap and deliver the gifts. If you cannot shop but would like to donate cash, the elves will do the shopping for you. • Dec. 14 & Dec. 16 — Down Home Christmas with the June Bug Boys, 7:30 Dec. 14 and 2 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Hood River Middle School auditorium. Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association; includes ensembles Sinfonietta and Voci. General admission $20, $15 CGOA members, $5 ages 10-17 and free for kids under 10. More at www.gorgeorchestra.org. • Dec. 16 — Visit with Santa, 6 p.m. at Columbia Gorge Hotel. Santa will read “’Twas the Night Before Christmas;’” candy canes and photos to follow. Bring a donation for FISH Food Bank. • Dec. 22 — Alice and Winterland, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Hood River Middle School’s auditorium. Presented by Co-

lumbia Gorge Dance Academy. Admission is by donation of canned foods or other items for FISH Food Bank. • Dec. 24 — Sing Along with the Von Trapp Family, noon-3 p.m. at Columbia Center for the Arts. Free film screening of Sound of Music; open to all. More at www.columbiaarts.org.

• Jan. 1 — Gorge Rocket Club Build and Launch, 11 a.m. at Hood River Hobbies; rocket launch at Westside to follow (transportation not provided). $10 supply fee; register at Hood River Hobbies. Launch $15 (annual club fee); register at Hood River Hobbies or via Community Ed.

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Holiday Finds for Your College Student By NEITA CECIL

The Dalles Chronicle The high school student on your Christmas list might have been hard to shop for when it came to holiday gift ideas, but once they head to college, things for sure change. They’ve got a dorm room to decorate, and other various school-related supplies they need. Head over to Staples, at 460 Mt. Hood St., The Dalles, where you can find a variety of practical gifts. Score a cork board for $31.49, so your student can have fun decorating it or using it for important messages. You can also pick up a felt message board at Urban Paper, 415 E. 2nd St., The Dalles, for $45. With laptops a ubiquitous feature on campus, your student could use a laptop sleeve. Check out the Second Skin Co-

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lore laptop sleeves at Staples. One to fit 13.3-inch to 14-inch laptops is available at Staples for $19.99. With all the demands and scheduling complexities of college, a planner is a musthave to keep it all straight and not miss the due date for that big mid-term paper. Pick up a weekly planner at Staples for $25.99. Students live on their cell phones, so chargers are a must-have and a sensible gift. A five-foot charge/sync cable is available at Staples for $5. While your student might not have time to take care of a demanding plant, they would appreciate a small, low-maintenance, tiny plant in a cute Photos by Neita Cecil planter, a wide variety of which THIS felt message board from are available at Hood River StaUrban Paper will add a touch of tioners, 213 Oak St., for $14.95. And if your student has color to your college student’s hit the overwhelm button,

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they might appreciate a pencil pouch with the highly apropos saying, “I can’t adult today, please don’t make me adult today,” available at Hood River Stationers for $16. Stickers to decorate water bottles and laptops are also available at Hood River Stationers for just $5, YOUR college student will like to dress up their dorm room with these small, easy to care for plants making great stocking stuffers. from Hood River Stationers. Every hard-working college student needs a break to head out to a (cheap) concert every now and then. Since a lot of venues now require see-through purses or backpacks, pick up a cute seethrough purse at Urban Paper for $29.95. For some clothing and other options, head over to Melika in Hood River, at 316 Oak St., and pick up a “The Future is Female” t-shirt for $32 or some Ruth Bader “judgmints” stocking stuffers for $5.

FIND Ruth Bader Ginsberg judgmints and “the future is feminist” t-shirts at Melika in Hood River.

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Wineries of the Columbia River Gorge

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Gifts that go with that wine... Go ahead, give that bottle of wine. One of the most versatile gifts we can suggest is a bottle of red, white or pink from any of the dozens of wineries in the Gorge. Tasting rooms, bottle shops and grocery stores are excellent sources for local wine. Wine clubs, offered at varying prices and dimensions at most wineries, are another route for the oenophile in the family. But if you’re looking for a twist on the wine theme, or something to go WITH that Cabernet or Pinot Gris you picked out, here are some ideas: Wine racks, including “Balancing Act” by Leoni Montenegro, are fun ways to display

a single bottle: Art on Oak, 201 Oak St., $25 Wine package: A bottle or two from Stave and Stone winery ($24-62), wooden gift box ($15), specialty glassware ($1520 each) and a box of truffles to pair with a red ($12). Wine rack ($70-150) by Lupe Marquez (Lush Libations) who also hand-blows wine glasses ($45), and straws — ideal for that friend who you can count on as a designated driver to enjoy his or her water or soda. ($5-13; two for $20) Bottle stoppers, for preserving wine’s freshness, $16, perhaps combined with a $65 platter for sweets or savories to pair with your sips, offered by glass artist Carolyn Chrystal, who is part of the Art of the

Gorge cooperative, 301 Oak St. Three stocking stuffers and a book, all from Waucoma Bookstore: Bottle Stop string lights ($6); Beanie bottle stopper ($), 33 Bottles of Wine pocket wine tasting journal ($5 – same

price for the beer and whiskey versions). With them: “Oregon Wine Country Stories” by Kenneth Friedenreich of Portland, includes of plenty of Gorge content; $26.99, 318 pp., American Palate.

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Agriculture is the economic engine in both Wasco and Hood River counties, so most people who live in either location have a farmer on their Christmas list. Fortunately, there is a wide variety of gift possibilities for those who work the land, so there is something for every budget. Check out these options: Equipment Sheppard’s offers everything Discount Card from the practical to the subOne of the most popular lime for large agriculture opgift items offered by Coastal erations as well as those who Farm & Ranch is a gift card farm as a second business. that provides added cash for a And there is a wide range of purchase. For example, if you merchandise available to acspend $25 on the card, the commodate every budget. balance will be $30. For a $50 Affordable favorites are Copurchase, your card registers rona saws for all-around proj$60 and the added money ects and pruning shears, or jumps up $20 when you buy Hickok lopers, at a range of a $100 card. Spend $500 and $7.95 to $55. the recipient gets $600. Cards Trimmers and leaf blowers will be sold from the day after for landscaping needs can be Black Friday to mid-December. found for $130 to $500. You can buy them at The Dalles In the mid-range is the Stihl store at 2600 W. Sixth Street, MS170 saw, good for home or online at www.coastalfarm. chores but versatile enough to com. tackle big projects, at a price Another favorite of cus- of $179. Stihl’s lightweight and tomers at Coastal are Wran- powerful MS271 saw easily gler 13MW2 jeans in the cuts through lumber and tree durable and comfortable branches and is available for cowboy cut, which sell for $479. Honda push mowers are $24.99 per pair. These pants can be worn for work or rec- long lasting and easy to operate at a price of $399.95. reation. When the power goes out at Double-front Carhartt work pants are available for those home, a Honda Eu2000 gasotackling tough jobs that are line-fed generator can keep the hard on clothing, for the price lights on for $999. Also great for of $49.99 per pair. camping trips when you want Coastal is located at 2600 W. a little of the comforts from 6th Street and can be reached home. for more information at 541What do you get the farmer 296-9610. who has everything? Spoil him

or her with a Kubota RTV Utility Vehicle, which are quick and powerful. These multi-purpose vehicles can zip around an orchard or be used for recreation. Cost starts at $9,500 and goes up to $15,000. The dream present for any farmer is a Kuboto L2501 Trac-

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Local art fills the blocks in downtown Hood River

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Customers peruse local art, opposite page, at Made in the Gorge in Hood River, the community’s oldest collaborative. Above, art ranging from $15 to $100, clockwise from left: found object art from Mary Mosier, Art on Oak; wood art from Steve Stegall, and jewelry, books and other items from fellow Frame Gallery cooperative artists; Charlene Fort’s blown glass lampshades at Made in the Gorge; Michelle Yamamoto’s books, paintings and handbags, at Art on Oak; air plant hanger by April Sampson, at Lucy’s Informal Flowers In Hood River, which also has art, decor, and other gifts.

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From small items such as jewelry or gift cards, on up to large-scale fine art and sculptures, downtown Hood River features a quartet of well-established cooperatives organized or staffed by the same local artists whose work is on display and for sale. You might find lavender lotion, a key ring made from the old iconic PDX airport carpet, miniature watercolors, glass sculptures made from found objects, or large-scale watercolor or oil paintings . Three of the four have overlappint names: Made in the Gorge, Art on Oak and Art of the Gorge, in addition to a seasonal gallery within The Frame

Gallery. All four locations yield color and variety, with gift items for any budget, starting in the $5$20 range. At all four locations, it is possible to find something to fill out your gift list for two or three people and stay within three digits. All are artist-staffed, and you’ll find the artists are each others’ allies, happily sharing details about their gallery-mates and their work. ■■ Made in the Gorge is the oldest of the cooperatives, dating to 2001, and located most of its life in its current location, 108 Oak St.; open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., staffed by a member artist. ■■ Art on Oak, 210 Oak St., next to Stave and Stone Winery tasting room, is open 10 a.m.

to 6 p.m. daily through the end of the year, with artists on site each day and expanded hours starting in mid-December through Christmas. ■■ Art in the Gorge, 301 Oak St. is a seasonal pop-up that emerged last season and returned in summer 2018, and is scheduled to remain open at least until January. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week. ■■ The Frame Gallery, 402 Oak St., offers off-the-beatenpath artistic gifts created by local artists, who are on site Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The cooperative started two years ago and offers fine art paintings, pottery, jewelry, glassware, sculptural art, cards, prints and more. Find it on Instagram, #hoodriverartgallery

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and pickles available now. Their homemade jams are $5, while syrups come in $5 Want to share a locally-made and $2.50 sizes. Juice quarts gift this holiday season? The are $5 while a quart of pickles Gorge abounds with options, is $7. many of them tasty. Their all-natural beef and Muirhead Canning Co. in pork varies in pricing dependThe Dalles sells canned local fruit which is picked at its peak ing on the cut. of flavor, hand-peeled and If you want to give the gift of packed, and sold under Muirgratitude, check out hundredheartsproject.org, where you head’s Hood-Crest label. can buy cards featuring hearts Its popular gift packs include painted by The Dalles artist a Hood-Crest sampler with Jenny Loughmiller. peaches, plums, pears, apriShe painted 100 hearts in an cots, cherries and applesauce act of gratitude to 100 women for $25; its applesauce six-can who touched her life. She created her 10-packs of cards, available for $15, as a simple way to help people get started on the life-changing journey of expressing gratitude. She now also offers a card pack with all 100 hearts for $125. In Hood River, head to Art on Oak, at 210 Oak St., to check out a variety of creations by over 30 local artists, including hand-crafted soaps, metalwork, pottery, woodwork, jewelry and paintings. Check out Big Herm’s BBQ custom-blended spices, with prices from $2.50 for a sampler on up. Also popular are Crisp & Tart hand-painted dish towels for $17, by Lynn Lewis, or oil burning lamps for $18 by Mike Scrivens Ceramics. You can also find Christmas ornaments from $5 and up at THIS gratitude starter pack of 10 cards features hearts painted Art on Oak. At Made in the Gorge, 108 by The Dalles artist Jenny Loughmiller, who painted 100 hearts to Oak St., Hood River, you’ll The Dalles Chronicle

Gifts of Experience By TRISHA WALKER Hood River News

ies and hot chocolate. Additionally, every child receives a sleigh bell from Santa. Tickets are $27.75 for children and $35.25 for adults. Visit www.mthoodrr.com/ train-to-christmas-town for more information or to purchase tickets, or phone 800872-4661.

Gifts don’t have to be physical objects — experiences are fun to give and receive for any occasion. Here’s a sampling of some of the many opportunities that abound in Hood River, Cascade Locks and The Dalles that are perfect for any age. Sternwheeler Columbia

gift pack with a variety of flavors of applesauce for $25; and a berry spread gift pack for $30, which includes maple syrup. It also sells a gift pack of tree fruit spreads, with peach, cherry, apricot and pear spreads, and also a jar of maple syrup. You can drop in Muirhead at 5267 Mill Creek Rd., find them online at muirheadcanning. com, or call them at 541-2981660 to place an order. A few blocks further down the road, at 5755 Mill Creek Road, is Sandoz Farm, which has beef, pork, jams, syrups

express gratitude to 100 women who touched her life.

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Train to Christmas Town Gorge

Mt. Hood Railroad offers the family-friendly “The Train to Christmas Town” on select dates and times. The adventure includes music, characters in costume, activities, and cook-

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THIS wine rack by Lupe Marquez is available for $120 at Made in the Gorge, an artist collective in Hood River at 108 Oak St. find locally-made pottery, art glass, jewelry, metal art, photography, watercolor, prints, stemware, natural skin care and more. Current offerings include metal art by Kevin Bligh, ranging from $25 to $200, while Lupe Marquez creates wooden wine racks that start at $60, as well as stemmed and stemless wine glasses starting at $28, and glass straws starting at $5. Watercolorist Ashley Nelson has originals and prints, with originals ranging from $80JAMS and other homemade delectables as well as all-natural $500, and prints starting at $30.

pork and beef are available at Sandoz Farm.

There are many sightseeing cruises offered May through October (which means you can spread holiday cheer into 2019). Guests can enjoy a one- or two-hour narrated excursion, dinner cruises and a variety of special events and holiday cruises. Both adult and children’s tickets are available. Boarding and ticket information can be found at www.portlandspirit.com/sternwheeler. php.

Give the gift of seeing the Gorge from a different van- Skamania zipline and tage point. The Sternwheeler aerial park Columbia Gorge calls Cascade Locks Marine Park home and Here’s another way to give is owned by Portland Spirit. the gift of flight: The Skamania Lodge Adventures zipline. Put on a harness, hook up to a cable and glide through the forest canopy. The tour takes riders along seven different lines. No experience is necessary — experienced zipline tour guides are there to help. A three-hour tour costs $99 plus tax and are available yearround; visit zipnskamania. com for availability and more information.

The Skamania Aerial Park features several platforms and 22 elements for individuals to navigate, making it another fun option for those who enjoy testing their agility skills — availability and more information is also found at the above website. A two-hour tour is $69 plus tax.

Museum memberships The Gorge is home to many historical museums, and memberships make a great gift for the local history buff. Most memberships include special perks, like free museum entry or gift shop discounts — and there are various levels of membership to choose from. Contact each museum for more information: ■■ History Museum of Hood River County, hoodriverhistorymuseum.org ■■ Western Aeroplane and Automobile Museum, Hood River, www.waaamuseum.org ■■ Columbia Gorge Discovery Center, The Dalles, www. gorgediscovery.org ■■ Cascade Locks Historical Museum, www.cascadelocks. com/about-cascade-locks/historical-museum ■■ Hutson Museum, Parkdale, www.facebook.com/hutsonmuseum

Coffee shops and restaurants The Gorge is home to many great coffee shops and restaurants, not to mention breweries, cideries and wineries. A gift certificate or invitation to share a drink or meal is bound to be appreciated. I’ve been told by merchants that it’s pretty quiet after the holiday rush, making January the perfect time to support local establishments.

eBike tours MountNBarreL combines wine tasting and bike tours, offering both pre-planned tours and custom-made. Any level of rider will be covered, with hybrid cruisers, ebikes and a new 15 PAX shuttle. A light breakfast is provided during check-in, as are a bike with back rack carrier and a crate, helmet, water, catered lunch/ food pairings and exclusive wine experiences during all stops. For more information, to book a tour or to purchase a gift certificate, visit mountnbarrel.com. Pricing depends on the package chosen.

Skiing, snowboarding lessons

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort has plenty of experience options for everyone. Adult (ages 13 and over), kid (ages 4-12) and private lessons are available. Groups are organized by skill level, terrain preference and personal goals. Ski and snowboard lessons are available — and you can add on lift tickets and equipment rentals. Prices vary; check the website for details at skihood. com/lessons-and-rentals. For those who already skilled in mountain sports, season passes, lift tickets and gift certificates all make the season snowier.

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Sustainable Gifts Starlight Parade, Business Open Houses, Arts & Crafts wax poetic about coffee … but I get a lot of gift cards to local coffee shops as holiday presents. I love to get this gift — and I love to give it. Both Hood River and The Dalles have a number of cafes and coffee shops (not to mention bookstores, restaurants Gift certificates and movie theaters), and gift I know this is going to come certificates are available everyas a shock … to the single per- where in any denomination. son left who hasn’t heard me Brush and Saw Studio, has a selection of notecards. At Art on Oak, Big Herm’s BBQ has a variety of gluten free and vegan rubs in sample sizes ($2.50) and 2-ounce jars ($7). There’s also a “try them all” sampler pack ($19).

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SUSTAINABLE gift ideas include homemade products by Pure Gorge (Made in the Gorge); kitchen towels by Crisp and Tart (Art on Oak); jars, bottles and tins that are perfect for filling with homemade goodies (Good News Gardening); reusable lunch sacks by Rethink Crafts (Art on Oak); silverware pouches (Rosauers); gluten-free and vegan rubs by Big Herm's BBQ (Art on Oak); and notecards by Ashley Nelson (Made in the Gorge).

By TRISHA WALKER

(W. Ninth Street) and Columbia Gorge ReStore (W. Sixth Street) in The Dalles. Buying I am an aspiring zero wast- secondhand is a great way to er and seasoned minimalist, find one of a kind items and to which makes holiday gift-giv- reduce waste (both landfill and ing a bit, shall we say, in- that used to process materials). teresting. On all sides of the Jars, bottles and tins equation. What do you give to someone who doesn’t like a Good News Gardening has a lot of stuff? And what do you great collection of bottles, jars give when you’re the one who’s and tins in a variety of sizes, trying to reduce your footprint? shapes and colors that are Try these environmentally prefect for filling homemade friendly, consumable and/or extracts or scrubs (there are a reusable gift ideas: variety of recipes for both online), or with a purchased olive Buy Secondhand oil or vinegar. Speaking of which, Arome, Pop into secondhand stores like Goodwill Boutique and located on Oak Street in downSecond Thought, both on Oak town Hood River, has bulk Street in downtown Hood oils, vinegars, herbs and spicRiver, or St. Vincent de Paul es — and an array of reusable Hood River News

containers to store them in. Prices vary.

Canning supplies Hood River Supply, on the Heights, is canning headquarters for the aspiring — or advanced — canner: Canning jars in all sizes, from quarter-pint to half-gallon, are available, as are water canners and pressure cookers, cherry pitters and sauce strainers. In The Dalles, Fred Meyer and Bi-Mart also carry these items.

Travel mugs and water bottles In The Dalles, shops like Fred Meyer and Bi-Mart both carry travel mugs and water bottles in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors, and are a great

gift idea for a sports or outdoor enthusiast, coffee drinker, commuter or those often on the go. In Hood River, these items can be found almost anywhere: Downtown, at Doug’s and Shortt Supply, coffee shops like Dog River, Ground and Doppio, Hood River Stationers and Waucoma Bookstore. On the Heights, find them at Bealls, Rosauers, Hood River Coffee Roasters and 10 Speed. Prices vary.

and come their own pouch.

Lunch sacks and wraps

Art on Oak, an artists cooperative gallery, has many sustainable gift options, including fun, reusable sandwich wraps ($10) and snack bags ($5) by Rethink Crafts, and colorful “Napkids” (set of five, $25) by Kristi Heck — who also has “Table for Four” ($55) and “Table for Two” ($35) placemats and napkin sets. Both eliminate the need for single-use products that end up in Silverware pouches the trash. Crisp and Tart has handHuckleberries, located inside Rosauers, has reusable crafted dishtowels over at Art bamboo silverware for both on Oak as well — to make a kitchen brighter, sure, but kids and adults. The kits contain a fork, these could also be used to spoon, knife and chopsticks, wrap lunches or snacks, a la

furoshiki, the Japanese art of fabric wrapping. Actually, why not wrap your gift in a pretty towel, too? Bealls, located on the Heights in the Hood River Shopping Center, has an extensive collection of insulated lunch bags in a variety of styles and colors.

Consumables This is a favorite of mine — giving a gift that can be enjoyed by the recipient either immediately or at a later date. Over at Made in the Gorge, 108 Oak in Hood River, Pure Gorge makes several varieties of soaps ($8), lotions, cleaning products, facial scrubs and lip balm ($4 each or three for $10). Also at Art on Oak, Ashley Nelson,

Gifts of experiences This is another favorite of mine … which I’ve written about on page 27. My daughters are particularly fond of experience gifts — not only do they get to spend time with the person who gave it to them, but it gives them something to look forward to and memories to ponder long after the Christmas tree has been taken down.

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Lucky Littles Boutique, above, has clothing and gifts for moms and kids of all ages.

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The holiday season is magical at any age, but for kids, there’s just something extra special about this time of year. Kids can be difficult to shop for, but with so many gift options throughout the Gorge, you’re sure to find something to make them smile. ■■ Fun little hobby-grade radio-controlled cars make great gifts. For indoor fun, try the 1/24 Scale Torment ($59.99) or, for outdoor fun in a compact 1/16 scale, try the Dromida monster truck ($99.99). If you buy them from Hood River Hobbies, you can get help troubleshooting them and fixing them after a crash. Open 10:30-6 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday. Closes 5 p.m. Sunday. 101 4th Street, Hood River.

■■ Treat both mom and baby this holiday season at Lucky Littles Boutique with matching hats ($29.99), a Milk Snob Baby Carrier ($58) and cover ($36), a Happy Mamma Essential Oil ($14) and a Kyte baby Swaddle ($19.99). Baby will stay warm all winter long with a soft Lovey ($18.95) and Goumi pajamas ($28), booties ($16) and mitts ($12); and clean with a sea sponge ($9.99) and brush set ($24.99). Open 10-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11-3 p.m. Sunday. 514 State Street, Hood River. ■■ Boardgames are a gift for the whole family. Catan Games and Expansion Sets ($25-$45) are G. Williker’s bestselling games, and Shadows in the Forest ($28) is a unique game with a twist…play in the dark! G. Willikers also carries Squishable Avocados

(mini $22, large $45) for kids to “Avo-cuddle” and a variety Tegu Magnetic Wooden Blocks sets ($16-$115). Open 10-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; closes 5 p.m. Sunday. 202 Oak Street, Hood River. ■■ An annual museum membership is a gift that’ll keep

giving all year long, and Wonderworks Children’s Museum of the Gorge offers stimulating, interactive experiences for kids and their families to enjoy. A 12-month Family Membership ($85) covers two adults and all children in the household; and a 12-month Family Plus Mem-

tive integers (whole numbers) in their quest to achieve a very mathematical goal, available at Oregon Trail Games. For younger kids, or anyone looking for a snuggle buddy, Oregon Trail Games carries Mini Squishables ($19.95). Open noon-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, closing at 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 421 E 2nd Street, The Dalles. ■■ Klindt’s Booksellers is the perfect place to find unique gifts and stocking stuffers, such as a leak-proof Bat Sippy Cup ($12), an Andes Gifts character bership ($100) covers one ad- hat ($25), a Douglas cuddle toy ditional adult and child guest ($13), a fish pen ($6) and more. per visit. Open 9:30-4:30 p.m. While you’re there, make sure Wednesday-Friday, closing at 1 to check out their extensive p.m. on Saturday. 206 Madison children’s book section. Open 8-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, Street, The Dalles. ■■ Flex your brain with Math 11-4 p.m. Sunday. 315 E. 2nd Fluxx ($16), a numerical card Street, The Dalles. game where players use posi-

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