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Holiday Project Leader Neil Potter | (503) 399-6809 Project Design & Production Krista Blue Clay Risinger Cory Slifer Leigh Schrier Chris Sheek Kim Carandang Julie Joynt Brian Tallman Amber Fallacaro Holiday Advertising Sales Team Brandy Bell Clare Bruce Kayla Charlton Margie Davenport Nathan Jackson-Hockett Jamie Jarman Anna Kozell Brian Leslie Terri McArthur John Moffett Nichole Nixon Gayle Rastorfer Lisa Rowland Christopher Salaz Yolanda Sifuentez Chien Tern Advertising Management Patrick Bruce John Herron Jim Simonsen Valerie Thorne Holiday Production & Traffic Dan Barnack Kerry Lorentz Sina Zimmerman President & Publisher Terry Horne Business Office Support Kristine Blake Š 2014 Statesman Journal Media, a Gannett Company.

Holiday 2014 is published as an advertising feature and is distributed to the subscribers of the Statesman Journal, Silverton Appeal & Stayton Mail along with other select locations. To be included in further publications, or to reach our audience, please contact your sales representative, or call (503) 399-6602 or email golocal@statesmanjournal.com. Gift ideas, availability and sources are accurate as of October 20, 2014.

table of contents

6 Gifting Toys 10 Stocking Stuffers 14 Christmas Brunch 16 Downtown Shopping 18 Holiday Wrapping 20 Gifts for Her 22 Parties at Home 26 Salem To Glow

Family-friendly holiday events

Toys for young and old alike

Stockings stuffed with Oregon

Hearty and classy fare for the family

Find Gifts in Downtown Salem

Ideas for Top-Notch Gift Wrap

30 Celebrate New Year 32 Outdoorsy Gifting 36 Gifts for Pets 38 Doing Good for Others 42 Gifts for Him 44 Holiday Display

48 Captivate the Kids 54 Holiday Movies 56 Sports Gifts 58 Your ‘15 Workout 60 Recipes to Relish

Keizer Miracle of Christmas Lighting Display

Appetizers, snacks, desserts and more!

Ring in 2015 in Salem and beyond

Entertain the kids over winter break

Presents for the active people in your life

Treats and toys for your pets

Start a tradition of giving

What’s your favorite holiday movie?

Beaver or Ducks?

A 30-minute new year’s resolution

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Shopping for the guys

Gift ideas for the special woman in your life

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Celebrate the holidays from the comfort of your own home

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Starting in Keizer, a long-standing tradition continues to light up the night as the Festival of Lights Holiday Parade marks its 24th year.

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This unique illuminated parade moved from downtown Salem to Keizer four years ago and it’s more popular than ever, said Cheryl Mitchell, parade organizer. Its first year in Keizer, 40,000 people enjoyed the light show.

Mitchell estimated the crowd doubled in size by 2013.

Part of what makes this parade so well loved is its element of illumination, Mitchell said. Even high school marching band members string lights on their instruments. She expects 100 floats to join the fun. New this year, illuminated golf carts THIS PAGE: Festival of Lights Holiday Parade

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There are a few more new events as well. From 3 to 6 p.m., join in a glow party at Town and Country Bowling Lanes, 3500 River Rd. N., Keizer. From 6 to 7 p.m., participate in the Jingle Buck and Holly Doe Family Fun Run, where runners will be dressed as their favorite Disney characters. The main event, the parade, kicks off at 7 p.m. and covers a 10,000-square-foot route along River Road.

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Below are some other highlights for the whole family to experience this holiday season.

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Admission: Free for Willamette Heritage Center members, $6 per person for non-members, $4 for children ages 4-12, free for children ages three and under.

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Enjoy a traditional German Christmas market featuring vendors selling handmade goods. Sip glĂźhwein (German mulled wine) and other adult holiday beverages. Listen to festive holiday music and carolers. Warm up next to fire pits.

Walk among lit vignettes and through 300,000 Christmas lights in the forest, including a glowing nine-foot-tall leg lamp.

For more information, contact the center at (503) 585-7012 or visit its website at http://www.willametteheritage.org.

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Admission: $5 per person; free for children four and under. $4 for Oregon Garden members. Silverton residents save $1 each on Thursday nights. After paying admission once, guests can return to the event throughout the season for free.

Thousands of twinkling lights will set the Willamette Heritage Center aglow for this festive event. Animated, lighted ducks and fish will swim in the Mill Race while sheep jump it and lighted trees dance to music. Local musicians will perform each night. Families can also enjoy hands-on crafts, model trains, visits with Santa and other activities.

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The tree arrives on Nov. 25 from the Oregon State Department of Forestry’s South Fork Camp in Tillamook. The tree lighting event is set for Dec. 2 in the Rotunda, with McNary High School choir singing at 5 p.m. and the program starting at 5:30 p.m. After that, visitors can enjoy Santa lighting the tree and pictures with Santa, as well as cookies and punch.

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Free admission. The Capitol is located at 900 Court St. NE, Salem.

School choirs perform 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3-22 daily. The Capitol will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the first three Saturdays in December to view trees, a train and musical performances.

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For more information, call the Capitol at (503) 986-1388.

12 p.m. Dec. 24 at the Historic Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE, Salem.

The concert features conductor John Skelton and guest vocalist Ken Willeford. Enjoy the warm sounds of up to 100 tubas and euphoniums playing carols and holiday tunes.

You can also sing along with some selections.

For more information, go to http://www.SalemConcertBand.org.

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General admission tickets cost $5.

Silver Falls Christmas Festival 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 13-14 at South Falls Lodge and surrounding day use area, Silver Falls State Park, 20024 Silver Falls Highway SE, Sublimity.

Make a variety of Christmas crafts and enjoy live music and storytelling. Learn about how the park changes through the seasons.

For more information, call (503) 874-0201 or (503) 873-8735.

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Buyers need not look further than recent blockbuster films for gift ideas as they can easily find movie-inspired toys sold at smaller shops and most of the larger retailers and box stores.

Even department stores have gifts based on this year’s Silver Screen favorites.

It is indisputable that Disney has hit a holiday home run for Christmas gift giving with its blockbuster film “Frozen.” This big-screen success is taking over the toy and apparel scene

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Through toymaker Mattel, Disney is selling many versions of the “Frozen” story’s characters, available as single

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This highest-grossing animated film of all time provided a toymaker’s dream for creating dolls, action figures, costumes and complete play sets.

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While “Frozen” featured the good guys onscreen, another blockbuster movie began with intergalactic criminals who take a little while to find their positive nature.

Marvel Studios presented “Guardians of the Galaxy,” which also followed through with a

slew of desirable toys this holiday season.

Yesterday’s film and toy classics for kids still hold a profitable space on store shelves, and many have had films re-tooled for today’s playful audience. For instance, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” had a successful film released in 2014, which served to further the sales of related merchandise.

Santa’s age-old toy standards like LEGO, Sesame Street, Play-Doh, Crayola, Barbie and Hot Wheels are just as in

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demand this season as they were 10, 20, 30, even 40 years ago.

Play-Doh is sticking with what it knows best – creative play. Their “Twist Ice Cream Playset” delivers exactly what today’s parents expect.

Even Playskool is offering a classic Sesame Street character with a new allure in “Let’s Imagine Elmo.”

LEGO, however, is looking at an older audience this year with its “Minecraft - The Village,” which is based on a popular video game that involves Ender Dragon and 4 Enderman as they travel a doomsday mission to the reach The End dimension.

But LEGO creators didn’t stop their holiday marketing by tapping on a popular video game.

Their biggest boost for toy sales in 2014 comes from its much favored “The LEGO Movie,” in which Emmet, an average mini-figure saves the day, though he isn’t initially sure that he can.

When he saved the LEGO universe from the evil tyrant, Lord Business, audiences fell in love with him.

The story line lends itself to the 197-piece “LEGO Movie Cloud Cuckoo Palace Play Set,” a “Melting Room Play Set,” and a video game.

LEGO also went back in time to a blockbuster ‘80s movie for its “LEGO Ghostbusters Ecto-1.” This iconic vehicle comes complete with all the paranormal detection equipment needed when somebody calls the Ghostbusters. Four mini-figures and their essential proton packs are included.

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There are a few LEGO construction sets available, as well as solo action figures and complete sets of the superheroes. Just as the non-human cast members Groot, Drax and Rocket Raccoon stole the show at theaters, they are selling just as well as action figures, cuddly plush items, lunch boxes and costumes.

Many of the characters are also available as bobble-head figures.

One movie favorite that is known for its nonbobbling, bright-yellow head is Minnion Dave from “Despicable Me 2.” Parents came to love the positive message that Dave learned in the first installment of the “Despicable Me” movies released in 2010. The latest movie, out this year, has some related toys that parents may not overly love because of how some of the action figures are programmed. For instance, a few of the Minnion Dave’s expressions go beyond light humor and expressions offered when you press his pocket. His Banana Mode, accessed by pressing the back of his tongue, makes him think you are feeding him. When he gets hungrier, he demands food with his boisterous fart sounds.

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“We do a lot of shipping during the holidays.

We’re all geared for air travel and bubble wrapping,” said Peggy Hoffner, the store’s manager for about 10 years. “People like to buy local. Obviously, here, all (items) are made in Oregon.”

“Quick and easy stocking stuffers for adults include... garden décor, soaps & more.”

Salem’s Made In Oregon store is one of nine retail stores operated across the state. A busy shop draws in travelers year round at the Portland International Airport stores, while the Newport Bayfront store on the Oregon Coast is a great way to show seaport visitors what comes from other areas of the state. Even during

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summer travel months, people often take home items intended for holiday gift giving.

No matter what time of year a Christmas gift is purchased in Salem, holiday tastes can’t get more local than a bottle of wine from the lush, productive Willamette Valley. Hoffner even has suggestions for using Pinot as a stocking stuffer. “Full bottle?

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By Amy Joyner a long stocking or get a half-size bottle. We have those King Estates splits, or you could do a bottle of (craft) beer.”

“Salem produces Willamette Valley Vineyards and Honeywood wines. People always come in and ask me to show them those Salem products. I love to see the small businesses do so well,” she added.

Other big sellers that hit the spot with gift givers during the cool winter months are a huckleberry white chocolate cocoa mix, collegiate-themed cocoa and multiple varieties of coffee samples.

“We’ve got the cocoa thing going on and the holiday teas - pumpkin and noel,” Hoffner said.

Those warm drinks go oh-so-sweetly with the candies from Oregon, too. Hoffner will show you Oregon-made chocolate candy tubes that serve as spoons when used to stir hot chocolate or coffee. Oregon confectioners also create and package chocolate Santas, candy canes, gummy bears, chocolate rocks, cookies and more.

Sweets come from Oregon in other packages, too. “We’ve got endless small jars of jam, syrups and such,” she said. When a gift needs to be savory, but still have unique Oregon tastes, many people head to the hazelnuts. Toasted, raw, sugared or seasoned, Oregon’s state nut is a favorite. Plus, it’s easy to ship, Hoffner said.

Though it may sound odd, fish caught in the Pacific’s salt waters or inland fresh waters are also a big hit with buyers and also ship and transport well. Hoffner said great gifts include smoked Sockeye

salmon, Dungeness crab, Chinook king salmon and Columbia Gorge albacore tuna. Fish are preserved, perhaps in a jar or can, and often are at the center of a Made In Oregon gift package.

Another tried-and-true variety of gifts come from the area east of the Pacific coast and Willamette Valley – Pendleton, Ore. Whether it is a king-size blanket, warm socks or ladies satchel, any item is treasured when it comes from Pendleton Woolen Mills, an internationally known and favored company.

Since 1909, when the company’s first Indian trade blankets were hand-woven, the durable woolen products used for work, home and fashion have been a first choice in gift giving.

Though the sturdy blankets and jackets are often considered the focus of the company, Hoffner does not downplay the uniqueness of the smaller Pendleton items that are hot sellers at the Made In Oregon shop.

“We have coasters, hats, scarves; roll them up and put them in stockings,” she said. “People especially want hats with tassels. We have a lot of tassels. I think because the kids wear them, they are so popular.”

Also popular with the younger set are the games, puzzles and other lead-free wooden toys made in Oregon with Oregon products. For instance, Humbert Myrtlewood sells whimsical toy cars with moveable wheels and smooth edges for tiny fingers. Their toys are handmade in Powers, Oregon.

Quick and easy stocking stuffers for adults include packaged garden seedlings, metal garden décor, soaps and more. For a beautiful, long-lasting gift Hoffner said many people choose handmade ornaments and glass balls that are smaller than those floated along the ocean beach for vacationers to find and take home.

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It’s time for your annual Christmas morning brunch.

By planning ahead and letting go of your desire and determination to produce the entire meal by scratch, this obligatory mid-morning Christmas endeavor can go much smoother, said Tina Herman, a mom, hostess and seller of nearly everything needed for an ideal brunch.

Her advice? “Don’t lose sight of why everyone has come together. As women, we can get pretty caught up in the task of organizing and throwing a party. Enjoy what everybody has come around the table to celebrate,” said Herman, assistant to John Zielinski, owner of E.Z. Orchards.

Herman is a pro by now, with two growing children and access to all things healthy and easy to prepare for holiday gatherings. She can even enlist help from her 5-year-old son and 7-year-old

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daughter before the event.

“I have done a Thanksgiving dinner at my house one year. It was when I didn’t have kids yet, but I did have a house full of company,” she said.

She advises the host to start with a guest list so products will be purchased in appropriate and adequate proportions. “You definitely want to get your list together. Know your timeline and know the shopping you have to do so you can be present with your family and friends on that special day.

“Any preparation you can do ahead of time is great. Take out your tablecloth and fine dishes.

Make what you can and put it in the freezer or refrigerator. But, make it look like you worked really hard,” she explained. “The presentation is there for a reason. Show that you’ve put a lot of thought and care into what you’ve prepared.”

For the main meal, she suggests choosing an easyto-mix and cook pancake or scone mix. “You only have to add milk or water but nobody will know it wasn’t from scratch. Syrups of blueberry or Marionberry are special, too.

“Definitely offer some sort of pastry, like a donut, a pancake or waffle. Also bring

in a protein like scrambled eggs, a side meat and cheese that people could put on their plate,” she said.

“There’s an assortment of things you can offer.

Brunch is not only pancakes, eggs and juice,” she said. “Get fresh fruits from a local market, wash them and put them in your best bowl.”

Depending on the lateness of the meal, she said adjustments can be made. “Bridge the gap between a standard breakfast and an all-out festivity. Bring in more of the lunch fare where you are offering more of the meats and cheeses.

Procittio and salami are favorites,” Herman said.

For beverages, she suggests apple cider. “Serve it warm, and maybe add mixes to make it extra spicy when it is heated and served. …

BELOW: Pre-packaged baking mix from E.Z. Orchards makes it easier to cook the morning meal.

This is really light and crisp. Cut apple slices and let them float in the glass of cider,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Of course a few flavors of tea, loose or bagged, should be offered to suit any taste. Coffee with an assortment of flavored creamers is also a nice touch. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the little touches, the extras, to show youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve chosen a quality product,â&#x20AC;? she added.

A little touch for the adults is the tried-and-true mimosa, said Debbie Rios, owner Santiam Wine & Bistro for more than 11 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know my mimosas. It is affordable and a lot of people enjoy it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good crowd pleaser.â&#x20AC;?

Many people automatically think a true mimosa needs authentic French champagne, which Rios said is nice, but not necessary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Champagne usually starts at $40 a bottle and is from the Champagne region of France,â&#x20AC;? she explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buy a dry, bubbly wine, like Spanish Caba.

French bubblies are very good. Make sure they are dry. Sweetness in orange juice wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mix well if not dry,â&#x20AC;? she added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You do need good orange juice, which most people have in their refrigerator. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best to have fresh squeezed, or something like a grocerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good quality juice,â&#x20AC;? she said. Mix equal parts bubbly with juice, preferably in a champagne flute.

Rios said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The flute adds a touch of excitement and a little more class, a little more finesse.â&#x20AC;?

Then the mimosa is ready for some color. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can add color with fresh fruit, or grenadine will add a little color to it. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a little more festive,â&#x20AC;?

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Rios said it is nice to also have wine available at a brunch. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You want something low in alcohol, like Moscato. They are a good crowd pleaser. Get a nice light type of wine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oregon Pinot Gris is a nice choice. Stick with Oregon,â&#x20AC;? Rios said.

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The following tips can help transform your gifts into presents that are almost too pretty to open.

These special holiday wrappings will add the final touch to your holiday décor.

HISTORIC If you love vintage decorating styles, consider using vintage wrapping paper to wrap your holiday gifts. Online auction sites offer a plethora of vintage papers.

Vintage Christmas wrapping paper from the 1950s is a great way to package holiday gifts.

Reproduction wrapping paper, from the Victorian period for example, is also available in stores.

Using an older wrapping style will make your gifts stand out and show the extra effort you put into your gift-giving.

SIMPLICITY You can also opt for simple brown paper to wrap your presents. Brown paper makes a great canvas. Try stamping images of reindeer or evergreen trees throughout.

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You might also decorate the brown packages with paper snowflakes or gluedon gold and silver buttons.

Brown paper is typically much cheaper than thematic wrapping paper, so if you have a lot of gifts, it might be a practical route to consider.

FABRIC You can also wrap your presents without using any paper. A trip to the fabric store will reveal a wide array of alternate considerations for decorating your presents.

Consider buying several yards of red and green tulle. If you amass your materials during sales, you might wind up spending the same amount as you would on regular wrapping paper.

Wrapping your presents with ribbon-tied tulle or organza is an elegant way to greet Christmas morning.

The fabric store is also filled with holiday material that can be transformed into functional items.

Make a holiday tablecloth and use it to wrap up a special present. In this way your wrapping actually doubles as an added gift.

Make someone an elegant silver cape and use it to wrap a gift as well. Additionally, fabric stores will offer a wide array of ribbons and other beautiful baubles like beads and sequins that can be used to create enchanting Christmas wrappings. Silk flowers can be weaved to make fantastic bows.

POSTCARDS Finally, you can find vintage Christmas postcards that make superb gift tags. These symbols of a bygone age will remind your gift recipients that they are special—so special that you went out of your way to take care with these memorable wrappings.

Remember to think outside the box when you wrap up those piles of presents this holiday season. Your gifts can be transformed with simple and effective artistry using these alternative wrapping suggestions.

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Women love shoes, and Salem has a variety of great options from the Shoe Mill shops in the Salem Center Mall and Lancaster Mall to Footwear Express on Commercial in downtown Salem. Dansko Professional clogs are a great gift for women who enjoy both style and dependability, said Footwear Express sales associate Celeste Ferrell.

“They’re really comfortable and they’re really durable,” Ferrell said. “They’re great for people who are on their feet all day, and they come in a lot of fun colors and patterns.”

The clogs run from $119 for basic colors up to $134 for more fun and fashionable styles.

Footwear Express also sells Haflinger slippers, which Ferrell said are “huge for Christmas.”

Crafted from boiled wool, the German-made slippers are machine washable but offer arch support. They come in both soft and hard soles.

“I’ve had people come back for their third or fourth pair, because they’re so awesome,” Ferrell said. The slippers cost between $70 and $115.

For the stylish outdoorswoman, Salem Summit Company offer Pistil brand accessories, store owner Al Tandy said.

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Pistil accessories include headbands, beanies, belts and gloves. “It’s very cute stuff that you can wear around town but carries over very well into snow sports,” he said.

They also make for fairly inexpensive gifts -$26 for headbands, $30 for beanies and $32 for a pair of gloves.

Women who like pampering might enjoy a gift certificate to Salon 554, which offers pedicures, manicures and facials for between $45 and $65, salon coordinator Kelsey Fretwell said.

“For the holidays, we will have a gift certificate where for every $100 you spend, you get an additional $20,” Fretwell said.

The entire upstairs of the salon has been converted into a day spa where women can enjoy hours of indulgence. “We have wine, and we can offer complimentary lunch if they want to spend a while with us,” she said.

Scarves are a great gift idea if you aren’t sure what she might like, said Janet Ogdahl, owner of the Ma Valise boutique.

“You don’t need to know anyone’s size, and it’s a colorful accent to any bit of clothing you already have,” Ogdahl said. Her shop’s scarves cost between $20 and $35.

Ma Valise also sells a variety of stylish winter hats between $25 and $45 and gloves between $15 and $20. “We even have gloves with fingers made so you can wear them and still text,” she said.

The shop also offers French soaps in 14 different fragrances.

Pre de Provence is “the same bar you can buy if you travel to France,” Ogdahl said. “I’ve carried it for 19 years and I’ve never raised the price, so it’s become a very good value.”

The bars are triplemilled -- “it’s very compact, so it’s a bath bar that doesn’t just melt away” -ABOVE: Nora Fleming “Minis” sold at Olivia’s and cost $6.95 apiece.

What makes them fun are little holes in each Greenbaum’s Quilted Forest offers many gift of the dishes, into which the hostess can snap options for artsy/craftsy women. For example, “minis” -- little decorations that fit the theme of the shop gives away free patterns for pillow each occasion. cases, pot holders, table runners and wine cases, which can be given as a gift along with the fabric Olivia’s offers minis for just about any occasion needed to make the project, sales associate including Halloween, Christmas and more.

Mackenzie Kirsh said. The fabric usually costs around $15.

You can find a little stack of books for your book club, wrapped presents for a birthday party, and Greenbaum’s also offers tools needed for a range of holiday-related minis. The minis at quilters and sewers, including a wide assortment Olivia’s cost $12.50 each, or four for $40. of scissors and some clever pincushions made by a local artist. The highlight of these gadgets “These are selling like crazy,” Powell said. is the Stella lamp, a versatile LED lamp made “It’s really a fun gift.” by a company in Eugene, sales associate Pam Moore said.

The lamp features touch controls and three different types of light -- cool, warm and natural -- along with a flexible neck. It costs about $200.

For entertainers, the downtown Salem boutique Olivia’s offers a very fun gift -- the Nora Fleming line of serving dishes. The white ceramic dishes are both inexpensive -- in the $30s -- and straightforward, Olivia’s owner Sandy Powell said.

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With smart suggestions, and even smarter selections, playing host to a holiday party is definitely do-able. Experts who have organized parties for decades know that pre-planning is a must for any party’s success.

That was simple. You now know your party’s format. Next, set the date and time. Keep a notebook of your ideas and the guest list throughout while planning. Get your invites out about three to four weeks ahead of time.

With the schedule set, start thinking about the party itself.

What to eat and what to drink are the biggest questions. Should you cook everything yourself or have some help from a caterer or grocer’s deli department?

Steve Ortiz recommends relying on the professionals for some tasks so the host can enjoy the open house more and still remain within budget. “Call to order and make your day easier,” he said.

Ortiz is the kitchen and bakery buyer for Roth’s Fresh Markets. He also oversees purchasing of deli products and catering operations for the nine Roth’s stores. He has 30 years of experience in food service, is an accomplished pastry chef and worked at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas for 17 years.

Though a deli can work on 24- to 48-hour notice, he suggests having everything planned and ordered two weeks before the event. Though it is not absolutely imperative, it relieves stress to place an early order for food items you aren’t preparing at home. If you do want to create platters with meats, cheeses and produce, make Courtesy of Roth’s Fresh Markets

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cold,” he added. The double tray presentation with ice at the bottom is also the proper way to keep deli meats and cheese safe at your buffet.

Whether a customer speaks with Ortiz or any deli manager at any Roth’s Fresh Markets in the area, it is a good idea to visit www.roths.com to see some typical party offerings. Mix and match from meats, cheeses, crackers, breads and small sandwiches. A veggie tray or fruit platter may be all you need. Rely on the suggestions from Ortiz and his cohorts.

One of his best selections this year is the Olive Bar, which has lately become front and center at many parties. “Olive bars are really good when entertaining. Olive bars kind of enhance your holiday party by having a divine primary item,” Ortiz said.

Peter McPartlin, Roth’s meat and seafood buyer, is one of several professionals who have great advice for tasty, healthy and safe meats. “We have U.S.A. shrimp that would be awesome at any party. We’ll have crab of all sorts,” he said.

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“The host can choose to create their own plates of (appetizers), or order ahead of time.

We make suggestions,” Ortiz said. Those suggestions come with years of experience for portioning based on the number of expected guests, knowing what foods are fresh this season, choosing healthier food options and knowing how to keep perishable foods safe on a buffet table.

For fresh produce, Darling said to rely on appetizers with sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, pineapples, Brussels sprouts, fresh local cranberries and Satsuma oranges. He said all will be in season and available in December.

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a list and know how much prep time it can take, Ortiz said.

Hostess tips also come from Jeff Darling, produce and floral buyer at Roth’s. He knows that a food buffet has to taste good while looking great. He said that with a 24-hour notice, any Roth’s location can have a pre-ordered custom floral arrangement delivered to a local store. Otherwise, all stores carry pre-made arrangements, but they are only available while supplies last. The poinsettia is popular from Thanksgiving to Christmas, he added.

To round out the food offerings, bakery selections are vital. Ortiz always suggests Roth’s Butterflake dinner rolls, always made from scratch. A seasonal touch of pumpkin cookies made from scratch daily or a deep dish pie are a great sweet treat, he added. Ortiz also touts Roth’s new French-inspired pastry program that came last year when he worked in a test kitchen to create single portion mousse, éclairs, tortes and more.

For beverages, fresh juice and chilled wine should be available. Have a selection of favorite varieties and let guests decide which you should uncork.

Finally, the host should have warm pots of coffee, regular and decaf.

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No matter the variety of meats you choose, McPartlin said, if you are making your platters at home, have the deli slice it at your preferred thickness. “We want to make it easier for the hostess,” he said.

“It should be on ice. We recommend putting down a bigger platter and filling it with ice. The serving tray goes on top of the ice and stays

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contest spread to other homes as the subdivisions filled in.

The spectacle attracted a cheery crowd from outside the neighborhood, many offering monetary compensation for the spike in electricity use. But residents politely demurred, opting to request food donations instead.

Over three decades, the generosity has grown alongside the infrastructure necessary to support an estimated 20,000 vehicular visitors during December, with about 80 percent of them donating.

And what a sight to see from December 5th to the 26th – house upon house with eclectic, outlandish, and impressive displays of Christmas lights and decorations, strung along an easy-tofollow tour route.

“The [Food Share] is where it originated, and there’s no reason to change that,” Eisele said.

“It’s a huge benefit to them.” The Food Share first received donations collected through the Miracle of Christmas in 1989, said Heather McPherson, Marion-Polk Food Share Marketing and Communications Manager.

Miraculous it may be, but hard human work is required. In 2013, Eisele’s family joined with two others to coordinate the effort.

The Gubser neighborhood centers on Whiteaker Middle School and shares its name with the local elementary school.

That makes this Christmas the 25th anniversary of a rewarding partnership that boasts 389,338 pounds of food collected in total.

“We just really enjoy the Christmas spirit and saw it as a great opportunity,” she said. She’s a portrait photographer by trade, her husband helps make it happen, and the kids – 8 and 10 – are supportive, to say the least.

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Their house is key because the donated food has to be gathered somewhere – the boat that normally calls the Eisele garage home has to stay in a relative’s barn. The Marion-Polk Food Share picks it up once or twice a week.

“The contributions are significant and equate to over 12,000 meals in the community” in a typical year, McPherson said. Because donations get to

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The Keizer Miracle of Christmas lighting display has lit up streets since 1984. Prior to moving in 2011, Eisele knew about the annual event but had never witnessed the sight.

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“They’re pretty into Christmas,” understates Eisele. “They’re very excited about having this at our house.”

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rigett Eisele lived in her Keizer neighborhood 2 years before taking over a 30-year tradition of Christmas community and charity.

the Food Share soon after the event opens in early December, the food reaches families by the time Christmas arrives.

Last year had a strong turnout, with the Food Share receiving 21,772 pounds of food and $19,287 in cash donations from Miracle of Christmas visitors. The all-time total for financial gifts is more than $320,000. “It’s been a wonderful partnership for hungry families in our community,” McPherson said.

The giving emphasis keeps the event from ever resembling a materialistic race to hang the most lumens.

It’s the bottom line for McPherson. “Personally, I enjoy that my kids get excited to collect food for people that need it,” she said. “I think that that’s what’s great for me — and being able to share the spirit of Christmas for an entire month with your neighborhood.”

But initiative is required to make things run like clockwork. The family that hosts the donation loosely agrees to coordinate communications effort, and the Eiseles work hard as a team with down-the-street Ratliff and Skipper families to kick things off. It starts with a newsletter in late October that’s handed out door-to-door.

“We let them know how successful it was last year – what they can do to help out,” Eisele said. “It’s pounding the pavement to get the word out.”

The Facebook page works as an additional megaphone, as it has for so many other niche community efforts. And other Keizer entities help with publicity, while the police and fire departments send units to hang out, drive around, and generally make sure things go smoothly. As cars enter the route, they pass by a donation station staffed by different community groups that volunteer purely for the pleasure of helping.

With Gubser’s myriad side streets and subdivisions, Snow-Cop barriers placed by the City of Keizer ensure sojourners don’t lose their way.

“We don’t even have to ask, Eisele said. “It’s one of those magical things that just happens.”

But after Christmas, the lights don’t magically dim. Many neighborhoods have that one house – or five – with lights still up in January, February, or next December. In the Gubser neighborhood, letting lights lag may mean more miracles. Dec. 26th was the official last night in 2013, and 290 pounds of food was collected. But logistical reality means the donation tent can’t be taken down instantaneously – so folks on self-guided tours dropped off another 67 pounds on Dec. 27, and 28 more pounds the next night.

“What we find out happens,” Eisele said, “is if you leave them up after Dec. 26, people tend to keep coming until the lights turn off.”

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But where would the fun be in that?

With so many events close to home and throughout Oregon from which to choose, it’s easy to transform yourself into a party animal this New Year’s Eve. For a festive, intimate event close to home, try the Oregon Garden’s New Year’s Eve celebration. The Silverton resort and garden is hosting a special murder mystery threecourse dinner party. It’s themed “Death at the Masquerade,” according to Brittney Hatteberg, marketing manager for the Oregon Garden.

The menu consists of an appetizer of fried avocados, an entrée of beef, salmon or risotto with salad, and dessert of red velvet cake.

Tickets cost $80 per person. Reserve your ticket by calling (503) 874-2500.

mystery dinner, two tickets to the Fireside Lounge, a breakfast buffet and admission to the Oregon Garden. Book by calling (503) 874-2500 or go online at http://oregongardenresort. com/Packages.htm.

If you’re looking for something more familyfriendly, check out the New Year’s Eve celebration for all ages hosted by A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village, 116 Marion St. NE, Salem.

The children’s museum is scaling back its New Year’s Eve party this year to a low-key afternoon shindig. Times are still in flux but the morning’s activities will lead up to a culminating “ball drop” activity at noon Dec. 31, said school and youth programs coordinator Roman Shapla. And yes, that’s noon, not midnight.

“There will be drop-in activities for the community to enjoy, focusing on science-based, hands-on crafts and art,” Shapla said.

Anyone can partake in a party with live music in the Fireside Lounge for $10 per person, which is separate from the murder mystery dinner.

For more information about A.C. Gilbert’s New Year’s event, email Shapla at outreach@ acgilbert.org or check out the website at www. acgilbert.org.

Turn your stay into an overnight by booking a room at the Oregon Garden’s resort.

Overnight packages start at $299, including accommodation, two tickets to the murder

Returning to the adult theme, you might be interested in an

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adventurous road trip to an event that bills itself as Portland’s “most famous New Year’s Eve party.”

The Champagne Ball is set for 8 p.m.

Dec. 31, 2014 to 2 a.m. Jan. 1, 2015.

With 17 bars, this extravagant bash will keep the champagne, martinis and Cosmopolitans flowing. It also features two bands, DJs, a video dance party, three dance floors, a champagne ball countdown and more.

General admission tickets cost $99 plus fees. Just leave your jeans at home for this one.

Book a hotel room as part of your stay to fully enjoy those 17 bars. For more information, go online to www.champagneball.com.

After all of that, if you don’t have too much of a hangover on the first day of the new year, be sure to check out one of Oregon’s state parks. These spots are especially tempting for a New Year’s Day hike because the Oregon Parks and Recreation waives

With so many events close to home and throughout Oregon from which to choose, it’s easy to transform yourself into a party animal this New Year’s Eve.

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Salem Summit Company features a wide variety of outdoor gear, but the shop’s top holiday gift continues to be Darn Tough socks, owner Al Tandy said.

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are a very popular gadget, manager Steve Lewis said.

These poles serve as a third and fourth appendage for folks on long hikes. “Every time you put weight on them, that’s weight you’re not putting on your knees,” Tandy said. Hikers who use them find they can walk farther with less effort, and that it’s easier to get up and down hills.

“The cool thing about them is they work, and they work, and they work,” Lewis said. “They’re reliable, and they’re easy to use.”

Headlamps are another inexpensive but useful gift option. These mini flashlights are worn on the forehead with an elastic strap, providing a bright LED light in whatever direction a person turns their head.

Petzl and Mammut both make good headlamps, but Black Diamond offers two of the most popular headlamps, the Spot ($40) and the Storm ($50), Tandy said. The Storm is fully waterproof, while the Spot is water-resistant.

“Even at home, it’s my flashlight of choice,” he said. “And it’s good to keep in your pack in case you get stuck out on the trail after dark.”

Scott’s Cycle offers a range of cool gear for the bicyclist in your life. Garmin bike computers

“That’s our traditional go-to gift for anyone into the outdoors,” Tandy said.

The Garmin bike computers run from $129 to $599.

“It’s something that’s a homegrown item, that can’t be bought elsewhere,” Lewis said.

“Once you know Darn Tough, you’ll love them,” Tandy said.

The socks run from $14 to $22 a pair and come in a variety of styles for biking, hiking, running, snowshoeing and skiing.

Scott’s also can help a person put together a custom gift for a new rider -- a seat bag containing all of the gear someone would need to fix a flat. The bag, which attaches under the bike saddle, would come with a spare inner tube, an inflation device, a patch kit and levers for popping a tire off of a wheel.

Trekking poles are another outdoors gift that is becoming more and more popular, Tandy said. They come in sets of two, and run between $80 to over $200. Two

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All of the Garmin bike computers use GPS to track where a person has gone and how fast they are travelling. More advanced models actually display a map that can be used to figure out current location. The data from each ride can be uploaded to a person’s computer and shared with friends via the Internet.

Salem’s bicycle shops also offer bike clothing for those with hometown pride. Scott’s and the Bike Peddler both sell bike jerseys and shorts with each shop’s logo on them -- a great way to show Salem off when participating in out-of-town bike events.

The wool socks are made in Vermont and come with a lifetime guarantee. Wear them out, rip a hole in them, it doesn’t matter -- bring them back to Salem Summit and you’ll get a replacement pair.

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“Getting stranded with a flat tire in the middle LEFT: Steve Lewis of Scott’s Cycles can help a person put

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of nowhere is a terrible experience,” Lewis said.

“If you don’t have a cell phone, it’s a long walk home.” This set-up would cost around $75.

Gallagher’s Fitness Resources sells a wide variety of shoes for novice walkers and runners, but there’s a catch. The shop owners want the person receiving the gift to come in and have their shoes fit to them.

“The fact is, what works for one person doesn’t necessarily work for the next,” co-owner Susan Gallagher said. “We want to give the person the best possible chances of success in achieving their goal.”

Their shoes run from $90 to $120, and the Gallaghers recommend a gift certificate so that the recipient can come get the shoes that are right for them.

For more experienced runners, Gallagher recommends foam roller massage systems like the GRID, Trigger Point Performance Therapy, or the Tiger Tail -- a hand held device that you roll over your body to provide a quick selfmassage. Prices run from $27.95 for the smallest Tiger Tail up to $180 for the most advanced Trigger Point kit.

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Salem Pet Supply, for example, Many local veterinarians offer gift cards or gift you can certificates, so help a friend or family member find put some money away for a rainy day by picking one up to cover Fido’s next trip to the vet. You might want to stock up on flea medications for the warm weather to come, or splurge on treats like

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“No matter what part of the Mid-Valley area you may call home, there are great pet supply stores nearby for you to explore.”

A new collar or scented spray can help your dog put his best paw forward. Tired of picking up stuffing from toys? There are lots of “flat,” no-stuffing toys on the market these days. If you haven’t given your dog a “Kong”-style toy, now might be the time to try one. They come in a variety of sizes and can be filled with treats; the dog keeps occupied by working to pull the treats out.

If money is burning a hole in your pocket, try some doggie perfume for $78.50 at mungoandmaud. com. Search for “Petite Amande Dog Fragrance” under the Dog Grooming section.

The perfume offers notes of almond and vanilla.

If you’re working with a small space in your home, try “perches” that attach to the wall and offer unique resting spaces for your kitty while not taking up too much of the living space that’s meant for your residence’s human occupants. Cat perches are versatile and stylish and can be found at local stores including Petco and Walmart. If you’re looking for something sentimental, head to Create a Memory at 270 Commercial St NE in Salem and pick out the perfect food or water bowl for your pet, then

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paint it to fit their personality or your home decor. Or, look into other options to personalize your pet supplies-- for example, glass dog-bone jars with your pet’s name printed on them.

But maybe your pet is more of the scaly variety.

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of showing kindness and compassion toward others. You can begin by establishing charitable family traditions during the holidays.

START GIVING Introduce your children to the concept of giving — while also making room for the new toys and clothes they’ll receive during the holidays — by working with them to organize their room.

Although children can quickly outgrow their favorite clothes and toys, they often still hold an emotional attachment to these items. Forcing them to give away their stuff may create a negative reaction.

Instead, start the process by simply telling the child that you’re going to help them make room for all of the new things Santa is bringing. As you work together, talk to them about how much great stuff they have, while also telling them that there are many children whose families can’t give them such nice stuff.

Then, as you identify items that the child hasn’t used in a while, ask them how they’d feel about giving the item to someone who is less fortunate. As they agree, place those items in a box. You may be pleasantly surprised how quickly the child begins placing items in the box without being prompted.

LOVING SUPPORT Teaching children that giving means more than just offering gifts and items to others is also important.

Start a family tradition of visiting local nursing homes, spreading holiday cheer by caroling, helping to serve meals or just visiting with residents. Be sure to check with the facility’s administrators first.

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Have children help as you create goody bags filled with travel-sized items such as soaps, shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste, which can be given to nursing homes or homeless shelters.

Also, sit down with your children and identify family members, friends and neighbors who may have circumstances that will make the holidays difficult this year. Teens can assist elderly relatives who may need help getting to the store and shopping.

Young children can help as you buy extra grocery items to anonymously drop off to a neighbor who has recently lost their job. Or, if you have a family friend who isn’t able to visit their own family, ask your children to create a holiday card, inviting them to your Christmas dinner.

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Shyrock’s Menswear in downtown Salem now features a new line of outdoor/lifestyle clothing that any guy would be happy to wear.

“It’s nice to wear out to dinner, but it’s durable enough to go under your house to fix something,” shop owner Mark Messmer said.

“Guys don’t like to change.”

Kuhl brand clothes form the cornerstone of this new line. “These are clothes designed by guys who are outdoor enthusiasts,” Messmer said.

“Everything about these items is practical and field-tested.”

One popular option is a zip-up fleece-lined pullover sweater that sells for $109. Another is a $139 waterproof rain jacket with hood that folds down into a bag the size of a cigarette pack. “It can live in the bottom of your carry bag until you need it,” Messmer said.

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Kuhl also offers vests, light Merino wool sweaters and button-down shirts that can “take whatever the Pacific Northwest can dish out,” he said.

Another shop chock-full of guy’s gifts is Hattawear, located in the Reed Opera House.

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The shop features an entire wall of ball caps for baseball, basketball and football teams. “We have at least one hat for every team,” store owner Luke Hess said.

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Finally, Salem’s own Santiam Brewing offers a number of gift suggestions for the beer connoisseur in your life.

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The ball caps come in fitted styles, just like ball players wear, or the more familiar snap-back style, Hess said. Fitted caps are $32, and snapback caps are $27.

Hattawear has golf caps for guys made by brands like Kangol and Stetson, as well as a large line of fedoras, all of which cost between $25 and $35, Hess said.

If you’d rather give the gift of an adventure, you might consider purchasing a fishing charter with Newport Marina Store and Charters in Newport, Ore., at 541-867-4470.

The store specializes in 5- to 12-hour bottom fishing trips, owner Chris Olson said. Most fishing trips cost $70 and up. Your guy can fish for salmon, tuna, halibut or rockfish, and for a little more, the charter also can throw in some crabbing while he’s out to sea.

“Most everybody likes to fish, and it’s a way to get out and experience something you can’t, usually, because most of us don’t have the gear on our own,” he said.

Top of the line is their stainless steel growler, which features the Santiam Brewing logo and is shaped like the larger kegs that Santiam delivers to bars.

“The seal on them is extremely robust, so they keep your beer fresh for a remarkably long time,” co-owner Brian Kelly said. The single-walled stainless steel containers also help keep beer icy cold. They cost $50, or you can buy a normal glass growler with the Santiam Brewing logo for $6.

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On the first Saturday of every month, Santiam sells a pint punch card for $40. “You get 10 pints of any beer on the menu, for what amounts to $4,” Kelly said. “It’s like having happy hour all day long.”

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He particularly enjoys taking his kids to MintoBrown Island Park at 2200 Minto Island Road SE, Salem. This park has it all — 1,200 acres of trails and wooded areas suitable for walking, jogging, bicycling and roller blading. It features an off-leash dog area and picnic tables. The park even provides a compass trail course that will help your children learn to use compasses; find more information on its website at http://www. cityofsalem.net/Residents/Parks/ParkTour/ Pages/Minto-Brown%20Island%20Park.aspx.

Spending time outdoors is probably his favorite family winter activity.

“The number one activity to do with your kids is a nature hike as a family,” Shapla said. “It’s a precious and invaluable way for your family to

“Really, any kind of outdoor activity to get kids up and moving is good,” Shapla said. “You could even play basketball, football and soccer in the winter.”

Shapla also recommends Wallace Marine Park at 200 Glen Creek Road NW, Salem, with its softball complex and boat ramp, and Riverfront Park, with its carousel, lawns and riverside sidewalk. Riverfront Park is also a stone’s throw from A.C. Gilbert museum.

Or whether you do it outdoors or indoors, choose arts and crafts for your kids, Shapla suggested.

“They help children develop creativity and help their inspiration blossom, as art projects have no fixed outcome,” Shapla said.

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Try combining such an art project with a nature hike and get some exercise, too. As you’re walking outside, gather up natural materials such as twigs, leaves and flowers. Take them back with you to fashion into a collage.

“You just need a little glue and crayons, and you’ll have artwork representative of your local ecology, something beautiful that mom and dad can put on their refrigerator,” Shapla said.

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But what do you do about a child who’s glued to a television or mobile device screen?

“I’ve been teaching for nearly a decade and that’s a difficult one. But I have found that once you get kids over their initial reluctance, kids come to new experiences with curiosity,” Shapla said. “Kids are really very adventurous and curious. You would be surprised by how many kids get over their initial reluctance and enjoy it.”

But that first step involves taking them outside in a positive environment, he said.

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You can also partake in activities at the A.C. Gilbert museum. A Santa’s Workshop class is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, in which kids make a toy or gift out of recycled materials. It costs $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers.

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Leslie Roe, store for tailgate needs,” supervisor at the she said.

OSU Beaver Store that has “But, Christmas been open since is one of those July 2007, told times when people that the store has want to buy a become a mecca sweatshirt by Nike, for true fans of or outdoor wear Oregon State that is waterproof.

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By Amy Joyner the store. There are fan-friendly knick-knacks for fans of the souvenirs, T-shirts, Oregon State University Beavers.

“Sometimes the very holiday season, gift sweatpants, pajamas. biggest fans are the givers have to think outside littlest. Small children want what the grown of the gift box when buying “But it’s not just at Christmas time. We Beaver people have,” she said. “They will wear any for a typical Oregon fans are that (fanatic) year round,” she said. of the Nike products sized for children, while sports fan.

And Roe admits she is one of those fans. “My fans of all ages gravitate toward the Beaver family? We’ve been Beaver believers since I can merchandise with a Star Wars theme mixed in,” Beavers. Ducks. Beavers. Ducks. Beavers. remember. … I don’t think I could wear the Roe said.

Ducks. One or the other, those schools are green and yellow of the University of Oregon,” what a typical sports fan will dwell upon in the said Roe, who grew up in Philomath, just seven Roe and her staff are gearing up for the big Willamette Valley, home to both universities. miles away from the OSU campus. crowds of holiday shoppers looking to score the perfect gift at a winning price. “We’ll do some In Salem and Keizer, fans have an array of “I’m not sure why they chose to not have an Black Friday deals. That is the day before the retail shops to visit when deciding on the ideal Oregon Duck Store (in Keizer). But the location Civil War Game (OSU vs. UO), and sometimes Christmas gift for Beaver and Duck enthusiasts. is good for us. We are right off the freeway, you want your gift early to wear to the game.”

Fans of other sports and professional teams also so when fans are headed down to the game in have options for gear promoting the Portland Corvallis, they stop to shop.”

When gift givers are thinking small, looking for Trail Blazers NBA team, Portland Winterhawks stocking stuffers, Roe will show them lanyards Hockey and the Portland Timbers, the men’s And they do shop, for items such as logo for keys or identification, playing cards and soccer team.

T-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, jackets, hats, Christmas ornaments. The Beaver Store also golf gear, jewelry, sleepwear, clocks, watches, has Beaver logo wrapping paper. Roe said, “The It will be easy to find those teams represented in cups, mugs, flags, cell phone cases, rugs, blankets wrapping paper is a great way to tease a Duck sporting goods stores like Dick’s Sporting Goods and luggage. It’s a full array of everything fan. Wrap their gift in Beaver paper.” or Big 5 Sporting Goods, both on Lancaster imaginable, all in orange and black team colors, Drive, and Sports Authority in the Lancaster Roe added.

Mall. Savvy shoppers know that large retail department stores also have apparel and other Mixed in with the T-shirts and jackets, she gift items for sports fans. For instance, Macy’s, said there is even a Beaver pillowcase for JC Penney, Nordstrom’s and Kohl’s sell plenty sale, along with a set of barbeque of attire showing team support, mostly Beavers tools, aprons and oven mitts. and Ducks.

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Yes, the Beavers and Ducks seem to have all the fun in Oregon, but sports fans do have other options. The owner of New Hobby Sports Collectibles, Hedley “Bill” Clews, said that just because Oregon does have such a strong presence in the realm of college athletics, that doesn’t mean that avid sports fans don’t have other interests. “As far as gifts for sports fans, at (New Hobby) there’s everything. Mariners, Seahawks. …I have autographed memorabilia, baseball and football cards – old and new. … some go back to the 1900s; it depends on the tastes of the person,” he said.

Having owned New Hobby for almost 19 years, Clews said, “I am a big sports hog. I love the people in Oregon. I have all kinds of customers, young children, older people, Doctors, Indian chiefs. I have things to sell to all incomes.”

“I have a small space, but it’s a variety of something for everyone,” he said of his shop on Center Street NE. A truly individual gift at New Hobby could be one of several autographed jersey packets, maybe a jersey of a Hall of Fame player or standout rookie, Clews said. For a smaller gift, consider a trading card, whether of an old favorite, or a more-valuable signed card.

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to downtown businessmen in suits and ties, Hawes said it is a fine fit for mothers and kids, as well.

“The number one complaint that people have for not doing their exercise is that they do not have enough time,” said Jennifer Hawes, group fitness instructor at Salem’s YMCA. With more than 33 years of experience as a trained fitness instructor, Hawes has seen many people try a quick workout, and many have succeeded.

“(Quick Y exercise) is for moms who don’t have an hour to give; the lunch-hour business person.

It’s for people who, in the afternoon, still have to get kids to soccer or piano lessons,” the groupfitness pro said. But, it is all about the prime location, she admitted. “The business people are right there downtown. We have a daycare and kids’ program that attract parents,” she said.

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Each January, New Year’s resolutions are on the minds of gym goers.

More woman and men visit the YMCA, trying to get the most from their schedules’ brief allotted

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She insists that YMCA members are not wasting that half hour in the gym. “Thirty minutes? It absolutely can be done. It’s all about taking your heart rate up to your max and letting it recover very slightly, and challenging it again,” said Hawes, who is currently on the sidelines at the YMCA while she spends time recovering from a knee injury earlier this year.

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But, 30 minutes? Will this work for a New Year’s resolution?

“It’s all about endurance, strength and power.

These are the three ways muscles are designed to work. Hit all three, along with a cardio challenge and you have a great exercise program,” Hawes said.

Across Salem, Isaiah Burrell, a personal trainer at the Lancaster location of Courthouse Fitness believes that when exercisers set a plan, they are more likely to stick with it. “I understand a lot of people don’t have time to get to the gym… from my experience people really enjoy the camaraderie of others, and then there’s

the accountability factor. Being at the gym with others helps people make it to every session and perform every repetition,” Burrell said.

Courthouse Fitness experiences early morning rushes of people exercising before they go to work. Burrell recommends a morning workout, stating that it is the optimal time for a good workout.

Of course, he said, morning is “optimal” but not “essential.”

He explained, “You will still get the benefits of a workout any time of day. But working out before breakfast will kick-start the day. And when you eat breakfast right after a workout, you will find you have more energy throughout the day.”

“It’s all about endurance, strength and power. These are the three ways muscles are designed to work.”

- Jennifer Hawes, Fitness Instructor The timing of the workout is just as important as what a person is incorporating into their gym workout. Burrell’s recommendation for a good 20- to 30-minute workout includes: mountain climbers, 30 seconds; 15 crunches; 15 jump squats; 15 pushups; 30 seconds plank position; 12 burpies (jump squat followed by a pushup); 15 stationary lunges; 45 seconds flutter kicks; and, finish with 1-minute jump jacks.

He said the cardiac benefits happen when these are performed one right after another without taking a break, but completing the routine two to three times with a short break between sets.

He tells clients that, at the very least, they need to do mountain climbers, jump squats and burpies, which all produce cardiac benefits.

“That keeps the heart rate up and, in turn, that

helps you burn more calories when performing other exercises,” Burrell said.

Yes, a quick workout can be beneficial, he said.

But only if done correctly and carefully. “The biggest problem is injury potential. If you are trying to cram an hour-long workout into a half hour, you can easily hurt yourself - pull a muscle or break a bone,” he explained.

Also, rushing actually can cause a waste of a person’s time. He said, “When hurried, you are not getting the benefit that you should, and would, by spending more time. …When rushing through, I can see somebody finally getting bored with the exercising.”

There are other aspects to a total fitness program. Burrell develops a close relationship with his clients. “I ask about their eating, too” Burrell explained, “so I’m not just holding them accountable in the gym, but out of the gym as well.”

In addition to companionship and increased accountability, Burrell also pointed out an obvious benefit of a professional space and what it holds. “Gyms have a lot of equipment,” he said. “You can get a great workout at home, yes, but with better and more equipment you’ll take it to the next level.”

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