Holiday Gift Guide 2015

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a special publication by missoulian.com

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2O15 Holiday Gift Guide We want to help you find what you’re looking for this holiday season! We’ve given you some great gift options in the 2015 Holiday Gift Guide. Peruse these pages for ideas for the techlover, pet-lover or even for the friend who has everything. We think some of the greatest gifts are designed and made right here in western Montana and Missoula has many places to shop for those. Enjoy the search!

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CHECK OUT THESE GIFT SUGGESTIONS FOR EVER EVERYONE YONE ON YOUR YOUR LIST! FUNDAMENTAL YOGA MAT

A-FRAME 2.0 GOGGLES WITH PRIZM ROSE LENS

TEXTURED FOR GREAT GRIP, 3MM FOAM FOR THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF CUSHION.

$30.00

SITKA PREMIUM HUNTING CLOTHING

$130.00

FOR THOSE ON YOUR LIST YOU NEVER WANT TO SEE AGAIN

HERO 4 SESSION CAMERA

THE SMALLEST, LIGHTEST MOST CONVENIENT CAMERA YET! SINCE 1903: YOU CAN’T FAKE YOUR WAY INTO BEING LEGENDARY.

$299.99

WOOL WINTER HATS DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND WINTER’S WORST AND LOOK GOOD DOING IT

LEGEND TRAIL WATER FILTER

SAFE, GREAT TASTING WATER IN ONE SIMPLE PRESS

MONTANA WILD HATS

$27.00

SUG RETAIL $69.99

BOB WARD’S PRICE $62.99

PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY MONTANA OUTDOORSMAN

BOOTS FOR INFANTS

LEARN TO FISH FLY FISHING COMBO SUG RETAIL 120.00

COMPRESSION SOCKS

$89.99

STARTING AT

ENERGIZE YOUR LEGS EVERY STEP OF THE DAY

BOB WARD’S PRICE

$32.95

COLORADO ANGLER SUPPLY GUNNISON RIVER FLY TYING KIT SUGG RETAIL 69.95

Bob Ward’s Price

$49.99

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BOB WARD’S WARD’S PRICE $119.99

$29.99

3015 Paxson - Adjacent to Southg Southgate ate Mall 728-3220 • 9-9 Mon-Fri, 8-7 Sat, 10-6 Sun

Shop 24/7 at www.bobwards.com (not all sale items available online)

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Holiday Events The Nine Mile Holiday Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 at the historic Nine Mile Community Center, 25620 Nine Mile Road, in Huson. Vendors will offer a collection of homemade items including bird houses, blankets, metal art, blown glass and mushroom logs, all crafted by local artists. Coffee and rolls will be served for breakfast.

Participate in the turkey shoot at 11 a.m. with the Sapphire Mountain Men and enjoy a homemade lunch at noon.

The Northwest Ballet Company’s 22nd Annual Nutcracker 2015, Thanksgiving Weekend Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts. Friday, Nov. 27, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 28, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 29th, 4p.m. Sugar Plum Fairy Parade at 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Exclusive Ticket Outlet: The Kalispell Grand Hotel, 100 Main Street, (406)755-8100. Tickets available at The Grand until show days, then at the BCPA box office one hour prior to each performance.

Adults - $22, Seniors (65 & over) - $20, Children (12 & under) - $15. For more

information, call the N.W. Ballet at (406)755-0760 or www.northwestballet.com The University Center Holiday Art Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4-5 at the University Center on the University of Montana campus. Call 243-5622 for details.

Hawthorne Elementary School, 2835 Third St. W., will host a craft fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5.

The Ovando Old West Christmas Fest will take place Saturday, Dec. 5.

All day activities include Cowboy Claus, Wild West Shootout, wagon rides, gingerbread houses, ax throwing and kids’ face painting. Call (406) 7930018.

The Festival of Trees will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Florence Building, 111 N. Higgins Ave. Events include a Tour of the Trees on Friday and Saturday and a Teddy Bear Tea at 9 a.m. Saturday ($10; reservations required).

Saturday evening’s Wine

and Pine Gala ($65) benefits Mountain Home Montana’s efforts to serve young mothers and their babies across western Montana. Call 541-4663 or visit http://www. mountainhomemt.org/ festival for more information.

Lake County Parade of Lights will take place in downtown Polson at 6 p.m. on Dec. 4 The Parade of Lights Festival will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 in downtown Missoula. The illuminated extravaganza travels north on Higgins Avenue to the red Xs for the lighting of the downtown Christmas tree at 6:30 p.m.

Come early to visit with St. Nick in the Florence Building from 1 to 4:30 p.m.; children’s activities and craft projects are also part of festivities. Call 543-4238 for more information.

Parade of Holiday Lights with Santa will be at 6 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 5 on Electric Avenue in Bigfork.

The Missoula Symphony will present its Holiday Pops Concert at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 5, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at the

Northwest Ballet School student, Danika Tintzman plays Clara in this year’s Nutcracker at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts Thanksgiving Weekend.

Trevon Baker Photography

2015 Dennison Theatre on the University of Montana campus. Tickets are $11-$45. The orchestra and chorale will ring in the season with a joyful and touching program of holiday favorites. Call 721-3194 or visit www. missoulasymphony.org.

An ensemble of up to 100 tubas performing traditional Christmas tunes will fill the halls of the Southgate Mall on Friday, Dec. 11, for the annual TubaChristmas event.

Little Red Truck Vintage Market’s European Christmas will be held Dec. 11-12 at the Missoula County Fairgrounds. Twinkly Christmas tree paths dotted with outdoor vendor stalls and warmed with cozy bonfires will lead to three buildings chock full of vintage and handcrafted gifts. Also featuring live music from River City Ramblers and Wolf and the Moons.

Hours are 5-10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Tickets can be purchased at http://mkt.com/ little-red-truck-vintage-market or are available at the door. A portion of the gate proceeds will go to SUMMIT for Parkinson’s.

Jazz up your holiday when the University of Montana Jazz Ensemble joins guest singer Eden Atwood and Friends for the fourth annual “Holiday Swing: A White Christmas” at 6 and 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Missoula Winery, 5646 W. Harrier. Atwood and Missoula Mayor John Engen also will preside over a live auction benefiting the UM Jazz program.

Call 243-6880.

Nine years after its humble beginnings, the Holiday MADE

Fair is back, celebrating regional artists, shopping local and the holiday season. Missoula’s largest free indie arts and craft market returns Sunday, Dec. 13, to the Adams Center, where over 170 artisans and 15 nonprofits will provide goods and activities for a full day of fun for anyone and everyone. Hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

In addition to artist booths, there will be a photo booth provided

by Boogie Down Studios and a children’s choir performance. New this year, video profiles of featured artists will be available online for the first time so that shoppers can get a preview.

Vvisit www.missoulamadefair.com for details.

Sweet sounds of the holidays will emanate from center court to serenade shoppers when the Five Valleys Chorus of Sweet Adelines performs at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at Southgate Mall.

Call 370-7873 for more information.

The Garden City Ballet will perform “The Nutcracker” on Dec. 18-20 at the Montana Theatre in the PARTV Center on the University of Montana campus. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20-$25.

About 150 local dancers will join guest artists Nikki and Ethan White performing in this classic ballet. For tickets, call 888-MONTANA or visit www.umt.edu/griztix.

A Carousel for Missoula will host Santa’s Breakfast at 9 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 19. Enjoy a light breakfast, carousel rides, and a chat with Santa. Tickets are $4-$6.

Call 549-8382 for more information.

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GIVE A UNIQUE GIFT THIS YEAR! A gift from the past can bring back warm memories for someone you love.

Join us at our open house celebration on December 5.

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Holiday Open House Sat • Dec 5 10 - 6

Open 7 days a week.

4 FLOORS WITH 15,000 SQ FT OF ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES & GREAT GIFT IDEAS! Montana Antique Mall • 331 W Railroad St (1 block N of Alder St) • Missoula • 406.721.5366

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Santa Socks bring the spirit of Christmas to needy veterans

By Dominic Farrenkopf The holiday season can be a lonely time for shut-in veterans, but a Missoula-based organization is working diligently to relieve some of that loneliness.

The United Veterans Council of Missoula and Ravalli Counties deploys their “troops” to combat veterans’ loneliness with a vast array of artillery in the form of outreach programs. In November the “Thanksgiving Turkey Express” delivers food boxes to needy veterans and their families. In February United Veterans Council delivers Valentine’s Day cards to shut-in veterans as “Cupid’s Army.”

Around Easter and Independence Day their “Bunny Rabbit Hop” and “Firecracker Brigade” visit veterans.

However, during the month of December, the United Veterans Council carries out one of their most popular programs called “Santa Socks.”

“Santa Socks is a program that started in 2008. United Veterans Council volunteers in Missoula and Ravalli counties saw the need to help sick and lonely veterans in our area with a simple act of kindness,” said Susan Renea, an organizer. “Eric Wells is a Navy veteran from Stevensville. He felt our area needed a program like this, and I named it Santa Socks. I am chief magical elf and organizer of the Missoula branch of Santa Socks. My name is Santa Baby and I contact nursing homes, assisted living and independent living complexes

The entire “gang” of magical elves making their merry rounds with Santa Claus himself. Here they are leaving Grizzly Peak on their way to Hunter’s Glen in 2014. Photo provide by Susan Reneau around Missoula and then schedule our visits.”

The Santa Socks are filled to the brim with hand-knitted caps, packaged candies, small Army men and toys, candy canes, toiletries and a pencil. Santa and his magical elves also distribute lap quilts based on availability and need.

WAVES Navy veteran, Frances Andersen, lives in Missoula at Grizzly Peak and receives a Santa Sock each year. Andersen also received a lap quilt.

“One year I got a lap quilt, which was very nice. It is red and white and I still have it,” Andersen said. “The socks are made more for a man, so I give the socks to

my son, who is also a veteran.”

Andersen was stationed in Miami, Florida during WWII. She worked in the receiving station in clothing stores and small retail outlets. Andersen, who will be 98 in January, looks forward to receiving a Santa Sock each year and loves the thought behind the program.

“It’s nice that people remember

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Making the Santa Socks mission possible requires a great deal of volunteer labor.

“We have plenty of volunteers to fill the socks, but we do need volunteers for deliveries,” Reneau said. “The delivery process takes a long time and is very laborintensive. Both veterans and non-veterans are welcome to contribute their time. It does require people who are physically active and willing to talk to elderly and sick veterans. Children of all ages are welcome, but parents must be with them at all times.

Some of our best magical elves in the past have been children.”

Linda Johnson has been a Santa Socks volunteer for the last seven years. Johnson served in the Army Reserves for 23 years.

She was stationed in Helena at a medical unit, the 396th Station Hospital.

Now, as an active member of the United Veterans Council and American Legion Post 27 in Missoula, Johnson assembles Santa Socks and enjoys delivering them.

“I really like to take the Santa Socks out to the veterans who are in the nursing homes and retirement homes and to the Poverello Center and Valor House.

It is such a wonderful, special feeling to be able to present the veterans there with the Santa Socks and see the smiles on their faces. Many of them have no visitors and they like to talk about their time in service. I talk to them, thank them for serving our country and give them a Christmas hug,” Johnson said.

Reneau relies on recommendations from VFW and American Legion posts in the area for veterans’ names. Veterans from the Missoula and Bitterroot Valleys

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can receive a Santa Sock. People who hear of this program also submit names to Reneau.

“Nursing homes, assisted livings and law enforcement offices also provide names.” Reneau said. “We also have magical elf intelligence.”

Funding for this program is made possible through donations from individuals and local businesses. Costco, Walmart on Mullan Road, Target, Double Tree Hotel, Super 8, Garden Hilton, Motel 6, Majestic Madness Beauty Parlor and Staybridge Motel have contributed so far.

“It is still early in the season and more donations are likely to come in as the weeks go by,” Reneau said.

For Reneau, the Santa Socks program is deeply personal.

“Over and over again, the tears of thanks veterans give to the magical elves are priceless. The veterans receive a simple pair of

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filled, warm socks, a hug and a ‘thank you’ for their service to our nation and it just means so much to them.” Reneau smiled and continued, “With each delivery, we spend time speaking with the veteran and we sing at least one Christmas or holiday song.

The directors of area nursing homes start looking for us in early December now. Santa Socks makes my Christmas, as it does for all of my band of magical elves.”

Santa Socks will be delivered by Santa and his magical elves Dec. 15-25.

To receive a Santa Sock, donate to the program or volunteer, contact Susan Reneau by email at bluemountain@montana. com. She can also be reached by calling 719-661-4037. Taxdeductible donations should be made to United Veterans Council, PO Box 5201, Missoula, MT 598065201.

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Book Exchange

Gifts for

Nativity Play Set

Kids

$7.50

Delaney’s Landscape

Hwy 35, Polson, MT

Great Christmas Gifts for Children

Bargain Books & Calendars Make Great Gifts!

2016 Calendars & Datebooks Already 1/2 Price 300

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Book Exchange

Chrismas Gift Set

$12.50

Book Exchange

Delaney’s Landscape

Pop-In-Kins

$8.50

Hwy 35, Polson, MT Great Christmas Gifts for Children

missoula lions Club Christmas Tree sale staffed by Volunteers all Profits go to local Charities Starts the day after Thanksgiving 7 days a week 11 am-8 pm NW corner of the Fairgrounds

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Bob Ward’s Sports and Outdoors

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Gifts for

Her

Marmot Women’s Jenna Hoody 700 Fill Power Down With Down Defender

Muse

Downtown Bigfork, MT Great assorted purses

Rockin Rudy’s

Kristina Collection, Atlanta, GA, made of Czech glass

Women’s Club Pedicures

$28-60

$22.50 each

holidays at Butterfly BUTTERFLY HERBS Coffees, Teas & the Unusual

232 NORTH HIGGINS AVENUE DOWNTOWN

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Christmas store

Jeannette Rankin Peace Center Green Knit Hood

$29

1000’s of Ornaments, Decorations, Christmas Trees, Wreaths & Greens

Knit gloves

$24

Open 9-5 MOnday-Saturday • 10-4 Sunday • 2727 S. 3rd W.

Brazilian The Trail Head

Skhoop Short Down Skirt

$159

Skin Chic

Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment

$22.50 each

GRILL

fresh food FAST

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Jeannette Rankin Peace Center

Penguin hat

$21

Skin Chic

Penguin gloves

$20.50

Lollia

$14 to $50

Butterfly Herbs

Konplott Jewelry from Luxembourg Crystal, Glass, Stone

$32 to $140

Jackie M Footwear Downtown Polson, MT For All Your Boots

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Photo by Pete Ramberg

“It’s all about the Ladies”

irs of Buy 3 Pal Socks o o Smartw FREE get 1 Downtown Polson, MT • 883-5800

Great Christmas Gift Ideas

Holiday Gift Shopping 218 Main St Polson 406.883.2668

* Wines * Cigars * Chocolate * Beers * Gift Certificates * Available for Holiday Gatherings

Trading & Loan Co Co.

Hometown Store 1920 214 1st Street East Polson, MT 59860 (406)-883-2533

HOMETOWN & OUTLET

Shop in Polson

Mon-Fri 9-6:30 • Sat 9-6 • Sun 11-4

Dawn’s Flower Designs Full Service Florist

BUY - SELL TRADE - LOAN

Guns, Gold & Silver, Jewelry, Optics, Art, Collectibles, Antiques The Unusual and the Obvious

PAWN SHOP

Gift CertifiCates Make Great Presents

OPen 7 Days Week 35103 Hwy 35 Lunch 11:30 a.m.

Polson (Just North of Dinner 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Finley Point Road) (406) 887-2096 View our menu at www.eastshoresmokehouse.com

102 Rufus Lane, Polson, MT 59860 Across from Eagle Bank

(406) 883-2440

Polson's Premier Pawn Shop ~ polsonpawnshop.com

Service & Parts 1-800-469-4663 www.sears.com

406-883-3515

318 Main Street Polson, MT dawnsflowerdesigns.com

Recrafted Furniture Country Gifts We Deliver!

Shop wn Polson Downto

To Kalispell & Glacier Park

Highway 93 Main St.

Saturday, November 28

To Missoula

December 4 & 5 Xmas Sales & Parade

#7 3rd AAve. E., Polson, MT 59860 • Ph 406-883-3667

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& W ine Kits Beer G G r e at

ifts

G r e at GREAT CHRISTMAS TOYS

St. Ignatius up to

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Order your Baked Goods

Great Gift Ideas

Local organic salads Homemade dressings Panini Pastries Italian Bread Coffee Catering Breakfast served all day

210 Main Street, Polson 406-883-3643 Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30

Delaney’s lanDscape center, Inc. 40514 Mt Hwy 35, polson, Mt 59860 (406) 883-2612

Photo by Pete Ramberg

Pizza & Pasta Friday Night Dinners 5-7 pm Corner of 4th and Main Downtown Polson Saturday Brunch 9-2 - Closed Sunday Open at 9 am weekdays • 319-2080

HolidayRaffle POLSON DOWNTOWN STORES

Make purchases at participating stores in downtown Polson and each time you reach $250.00, you get a chance to

Watch for posters

on doors

for participating businesses

WIN ONE OF 4 HOLIDAY GIFT BOXES WORTH

500

$

each in gift certificates from our participating businesses Go to Jackie M’s Footwear, Vine & Tap and the UPS Store to enter into the drawing, each time you spend $250.00.

Drawing will be held December 17 at 5 p.m. in front of Jackie M’s Footwear, Main Street, downtown Polson.

Purchases count from October 9 through December 17 at 5 p.m.

OPEN Fri-Sat 4 to 9 pm Sun-Thurs 4 to 8 pm

Locally Sourced Ingredients Catering Available Locally Crafted Montana Brews Package Liquor Store

Each Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 Diane Torres Piano Music December 9 - What about Bob Karaoke 6 p.m.

887-2020

Mile Marker 6, Hwy 35 - Polson, MT (6 miles from Hwy 93 Polson turn onto Hwy 35)

Lower Level Available for Christmas Parties, Private Parties or Events

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events calendar November

Every Wednesday – WOW At Vine & Tap Wine Tasting, Polson MT 6 pm Every Thusday – Diane Torres at Finley Point Grill 6-8 pm November 28 – Flathead Lake Cheese Open House 10-4 p.m.

November 28 – Shop Local – Small Business Saturday

For more information, go to www.polsonchamber.com or call (406) 883-5969

December

December 4 – Lake County Parade of Lights Downtown Polson 6 p.m.

December 4 and 5 – Art Walk and Great Sales in Downtown Polson December 5 – Small Town – Big Christmas at south businesses along Hwy 93 and off Hwy 35 - 10-4 pm – see ad

Home Floor Covering Polson stone & tile

Small Town,

BIG Christmas December 5, 2015 • 10-4 p.m.

MISSION VALLEY AQUATIC CENTER

Polson’s Only Design Center

Don Williamson Handmade Wood Ornaments for the 2015 Christmas Season

Come to Polson and join in the Christmas Fun! Enjoy our horse-drawn hay ride, visit Santa, take part in $2 bowling, brewing museum tours and great city-wide sales. Eat, drink and shop local at your destination Polson!

322 Main St. | Polson, MT | 883-2247

Wide variety ariety of jewelry, suncatchers and bookmarkers

Homefloorcovering@gmail.com

(406) 883-2488 • Main St., Polson, MT

Great Christmas Gifts and Decorations for your Home

plus Men’s & Women’s Clothing.

o w N e T e

T e N aiN i N m

Clothing & Home

Formerly First Resort Clothing

219 Main Street, Downtown Polson

406-883-2129

Tali Duford Barron opened Two Nineteen Main to offer a handpicked beautiful selection for you and your home!

Open 7 Days A Week • www.TwoNineteenMain.com

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Skin Chic Clarisonic

$149

Jeannette Rankin Peace Center

Fox Hood

$24

Fox Mittens

Bob Ward’s Sports and Outdoors Jambu Women’s Eskimo

$144.99

$20.50

Free Classes Nov 27, 28 aNd 29

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BY SAVING SOME GREEN

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Rockin’ Rudy’s

Uno de 50, silver jewelry from Spain

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Jeannette Rankin Peace Center

Felt Christmas Hat

$11.50

Bangle Votive Holders

$14

Women’s Club

Massage

from $60

PEAK Pro Shop

Clothing

from $38 to $110

CHEERS! Your Source for Holiday Wines, Spirits and Gifts.

110 W. Spruce St., Missoula • 406.549.7723 • www.GrizzlyLiquor.com

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The Trail Head

Gifts for

Him

Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody

$149

Desmonds Shoes

Larchmont

All Clothing

25% off marked price

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519 S. Higgins on the Hip Strip 543-3955 Open Mon-Sat 10-7 & Sun 12-4

Larchmont

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All Shoes

25% off marked price

Bob Ward’s Sports and Outdoors Columbia Interchange Jacket with Omni-Heat thermal reflective insulated liner

The Trail Head

Hestra Guide Gloves

$150

Desmonds Shoes

Larchmont

Taylor Made IRON

Now Available

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art galleries shops restaurants unique lodging Photo by Brett Thuma

Super Fast Hand Blender

Roma’s

470 ElEctric AvE • Bigfork (406) 837-2332

GOURMET KITCHEN STORE

Black Friday SALE November 27 25% OFF Entire Store plus Muse Rack Open

Effie’s Heart • Johnny Was Hamnitt Purses Tribal • Robert Kitchen Keren Hart

Call for winter hours & schedule private appts.

Bigfork, MT • 837-2400

ASK ABOUT OUT OFF SEASON SPECIALS MOUNTAIN LAKE LODGE 30 Fireplace Suites • Views of Flathead Lake 2 Wonderful Restaurants on Site 2 Salt Water Hot Tub Spas Or email us at mtlakelodge@centurytel.net

14735 Sylvan Dr Bigfork, MT 59911 406-837-3800 www.mountainlakelodge.com

Small BuSiNeSS SaTurday • Shop bigfork – November 28

parade of holiday lightS with SaNta at 6pm • decemBer 5

Grand and Electric Avenue

SaNta’S workShop SpoNSored By Valley ford • december 12 12-3 p.m.

Kids can come in and build their own toy set to take home at no charge. Cookies and hot cocoa will be provided by the Bigfork Ladies Social Club.

giNgerbread houSe coNteSt chriSTmaS iN Bigfork wiTh SaNTa • december 19 12-3 p.m.

Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts. Adult and child december 5, 12, 19 entries should be setup by 11 a.m. Public viewing from noon

Gold Jewelry Sapphires from Montana Sterling Silver

Visit with Santa on Electric Avenue from 3-6 pm

Treasures 406.837.4467

November 27-November 29

bigfork muSeum holiday memberS Show • opeNS dec 4 wiTh recepTioN at 5 p.m.

Precious Stone and

1020 Holt Dr. • Bigfork

The NuTcracker BalleT •

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to 3 p.m.

For more details contact the Bigfork Area Chamber • www.bigfork.org • 837-5888

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Brett Thuma Gallery

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November 27-29 – The Nutcracker Ballet at Bigfork Center for Performing Arts November 28 – Shop LOCAL – Small Business Saturday

December

December 5 – Parade of Holiday Lights with Santa Bigfork.org or call (406) 837-5888

“Woodland Watcher” Limited Edition prints available

Brett Thuma Gallery . Downtown Bigfork (406)837-4604 . brettthumagallery.com

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OPEN YEAR ROUND

Antiques

Jacuzzi Suites

Escape for a Night on the Lake

Tour Local Breweries & Distilleries

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Raven Open 7 Days a Week

Consignments

for Dinner & Drinks on Lake (right across the street) Find us on Facebook at The Islander Inn, Woods Bay Montana

Bigfork, Montana

14729 Shore Acres Dr, Bigfork 406.837.5472 | sleepeatdrink.com

100 Hill Road, Bigfork | 406.837.2276 | www.thebarnantiques.biz

Riecke’s Bayside Gallery Contemporary and Western Originals, prints, pottery and wood.

Open 7 Days a Week

Call to book your holiday catering and parties!

(406) 837-2836 Hwy 35 - Woods Bay

WWW.RAVENBIGFORK.COM

est. 1949

Montana’s Original Wild Huckleberry!

Free Brochure Shipping Worldwide 1-800-682-4283 www.evagates.com Bigfork, Montana

FLATHEAD CHERRY GIFT BASKETS & BOXES!

wE SHIP!

Great Christmas Gift Ideas www.mOnTAnAORCHARD.COm 406-249-5035 Share a Taste of the Flathead Today!

482 Electric Ave., Bigfork • (406) 837-5429 • www.rieckesbaysidegallery.com

Great Food!

Craft Cocktails!

Amazing Views!

Homemade Preserves

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Beautifully furnished cottages on the Swan River in the charming village of Bigfork.

Walk to shopping, fine dining and live theater.

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7935 Montana 35 #101, Branding Iron Station on Hwy 35 1/2-mile past bridge (across from Vet Center) -

837-7242

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Mother Moose

Orchard at Flathead Lake

Stretch Moose

$60.95

Gift Baskets

Gifts for

Bob’s Sew Vac

Molly Baby Lock

$149

Home

Montana Ace

T-Fal Nonstick 10 pc. Cookware Set

$39.99

Montana Antique Mall

Vintage Canister Set

$15

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Rockin’ Rudy’s

Whimsical Handcrafted Air Plants

starting at $22.99

Designer Stone Zen Creations

Montana Antique Mall

Vintage Luggage Set

$495

starting at $12.99

Kehoe’s Agate Shop

Bigfork, MT

Blue Marble Horse Head

Cheers to Good Health and Good Tea Call today to book your holiday party Gift cards available El Cazador 136 E. Broadway • 529-9477 • lakemissoulatea.com

Authentic Mexican Cuisine DOWNTOWN • 728-3657 • 101 S. Higgins | CATERING • 880-2614

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Bob’s Sew Vac

Sew steady ranging 11x15 to 24x32

starting at $69

Polson Hallmark

Montana Antique Mall

Downtown Polson

Real Deals

Christmas decorations

Vintage Enamel Teapot

$49

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FairmontMontana.com | 800.332.3272

3200 For t Missoula Road • Phone: 721-4416

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Koala Cub plus IV

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Montana Ace

starting at $1,599

Queen Raised Airbed with pump

$34.99

Nancy O’s Bigfork, MT Montana Pillows

Roomer’s

Vintage Trail of the Painted Ponies

starting at $40

ROOMERS

New Roland Digital Pianos starting at $1299 Caribbean Steel Drums $199

25% off Cajons Box Drums Drum Set – PEACE 5 pc. Set $499 Cymbals, hardware and throne

Shop Consignment

This holiday Season

Yamaha Acoustic Guitar Package Gigmaker Standard

$179

Yamaha Step Up and Band Orchestra Instruments oN With manufacturers rebate

SALE

Financing Available OAC ‘Specials good thru Christmas’

406.549.0129

1805 Brooks (Across from Baskin Robbins)

1105 W Sussex • 406.549.0013 • www.montanamusic.com

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Caras Nursery

Village Candle

$19.99

Montana Ace

Frame of Reference

Craftsman 21” Snowthrower

Downtown Bigfork

$379.99

Somers Bay” Original oil paiting 10” x 14” by East Glacier Artist Roger Rink

Now opeN ✓ Medical Spa ✓ Makeup Lounge ✓ Wax Bar

Holiday Gift Sets, Stocking Stuffers & Gift Cards!

Southgate Mall 2901 Brooks Street |

406–541–8466

Montana Antique Mall

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Vintage 1940s Electric Radio/ Storage Cabinet

$119

Art Attic

Dawn’s Floral

Only two things are infinite…, A. Elliot

$135

Downtown Polson Christmas Centerpieces and Arrangements

All In Stitches

Rockin’ Rudy’s Hydro Flasks

Downtown Polson

Large Flying Geese Ruler

starting at $22.99 Gift Cards Available

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Mother Goose

Eric Thorsen Bear

$94.95

Roomers

Crystal Swarocski Lily candle holders

$250

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Montana Antique Mall

Antique Chinese Wedding Trunk

$595

Rieches Gallery

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Roma’s

Handmade Corner Post Votive Candle

Downtown Bigfork

Christmas serving platter

Real Deals

Christmas decorations

Caras Nursery Red Pearl Amaryllis

starting at $12.99

Butterfly Herbs

Distinguished Wildlife Mugs and Plates

$12.50-$16.50

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Brett Thuma Gallery Bigfork

Painted Buffalo Skull, Earth paint, Braintanned Leather Trim by John Moffatt

Art Attic

Two ladies on balcony, Antonia Wolf

$500

Crow’s Nest

Downtown Polson

Robbins Hallmark

Don Williamson Wood Christmas Ornaments

Downtown Hamilton Ornaments

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Missoula Downtown Lions

Christmas Wreaths Sale benefits local charities

$20

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PEAK Pro Shop Coluspa Candles

Large $27, Small $10

Sears Hometown & Outlet

Downtown Polson Drill Driver Kit

Caras Nursery Woodstock Amber Chime

Nancy O’s Bigfork

Ornaments

starting at $34.95

Roomer’s

Primitives By Kathy tea towels

Two for $20

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Morgenroth

Yamaha Acoustic Guitar Package

$179

Gifts for

All

Mrs. Wonderful

Downtown Polson For All Your Baked Goods for Gifts or Dinner

Eva Gates

Big Sky Bikes

SockGuy I Heart My Bike Socks

$10.95

Bigfork

Handmade Montana Syrups & Preserves

Butterfly Herbs

Organic Dark and Milk Belgian Chocolate Bars Fair Trade

$6.95

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Holiday spirit Holiday gift-giving can be like walking tHrougH a field of incredibly festive landmines. eacH person on your list Has different tastes, so Here are a few ideas to Help you find tHe perfect Holiday spirit.

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the sophisticated

the sweet

the mixer

the vocal

the bare bones

the perceptive

You know the type.

They are very particular about their libations, often choosing from the top shelf, and utterly devoted to the art of a good drink. For their discerning tastes, we’d suggest Four Roses Small Batch bourbon, Remy Martin 1738 cognac, or Snow Queen Vodka. Any of these should satisfy their sophisticated tastes. Just don’t tell them there’s no difference between neat and on the rocks- unless you’re looking for a stern lecture, that is.

Why shouldn’t your drink be as sugary sweet as the candies, cookies, and pies that fill both tables and tummies during the holidays? For your sweet-loving friends, try filling their stockings with a Bailey’s gift sets, or a bottle of Crown Royal Apple. Just be prepared, because the syrupy sweet response may be like eating a whole plate of cookies by yourself- thoroughly satisfying and liable to induce nausea.

Through all their mixing triumphs (the Ultimate Mojito!) and failures (Jager and Clamato!), the mixer is always game to try something new. While it’s hard to guess where their mixology instincts will take them next, one thing’s for sure- they’ll always need a good, hearty liquor to build on. How about a bottle of Grey Goose vodka? Or a tried and true classic like Beefeater gin? Or Jose Cuervo tequila?

They’ll thank you from the bottom of their little mad scientist hearts.

Everyone has that friend who staunchly supports local distilleries and breweries. Who can blame them? Montana is an amazing state, so why look elsewhere for good alcohol? If you’re looking for beer, there’s Bayern, Kettlehouse, and Big Sky. If you’re looking for something stiffer, there’s spirits from Flathead Vodka and Montgomery Distillery. No matter the inclinations, there’s a drink that will satisfy both their tastes and their fierce loyalty to local ties.

Does it not taste like rubbing alcohol? Is it in a glass? Is the glass in my hand? Then it’s a good drink. No need to fuss over distilling processes, grain quality, or what wood the casks are made of- just keep it simple, stupid. A bottle of Absolut, Tanqueray, or Jameson will do fine for your no-nonsense acquaintances. Just slap a bow on it and call it good. Christmas complete.

Anything less than the absolute best will never do for the astute tastes of these friends and family. Hennesy, Glenfiddich, Dom Pérignon, Courvoisierthese are not only some of the most respected names in liquor, but are to some the only names in liquor. These aren’t just top shelf- they’re the liquors you keep stashed under lock and key, meant to be savored, not sipped, and definitely not swigged. Whatever their preference, these suggestions won’t offend their impeccable taste.

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Frame of Mind

Gift Guide

Photo frames Choose from a wide variety of colors and sizes

The Barn Bigfork

Thymes Frasier Fir Products

Two Nineteen

Polson Martini Glasses

BUY HER

FramingandArtGallery CustomFraming,DIYFraming,Openbackframes, Alargeselectionofreadymadeandpictureframes

TheNewGalleryandRetailStorefor MonteDolack’s FinePrintsandPosters 406-549-8589 • www.frameofmindmt.com 1706BrooksSt•Missoula,MT

A GIFT CERTIFICATE

and Get One Week Complimentary Membership*

GIVE THE GIFT OF RELAXATION A gift certificate to The Women’s Club is a great stocking stuffer for: mani-pedi • massage • personal training • yoga punchcard...and more!

Just give us a call, stop in or visit thewomensclub.com.

MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED FOR SPA SERVICES

*For nonmembers only. Must be 18 years old with valid ID. Other restrictions may apply.

Call club for details. thewomensclub.com 2105 Bow St. • Missoula • 406.728.4410

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Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

Genuine Montana Experience

Gift Certificates Available

Jeannette Rankin Peace Center Mugs

$20

Hot Chocolate

$10

Grizzly Liquor

Montana Made Products

starting at $24

Vine & Tap

Downtown Polson Wine, Chocolates, and Gifts

open - noVeMBer

27th and 28th both 9am to 3pm

closed on Thanksgiving

open - deceMBer

3, 4 & 5 • 10, 11 & 12 • 17, 18 & 19 • 21, 22 & 23

Holiday Hours: Open Thursdays from 9am-6pm and Friday and Saturday from 9am to 3pm

From 9am to 3pm

CHRIstmas eve:

9am to 2pm

closed christmas day & 26th

New YeaR’s eve: 1st & 2Nd:

9am to 6pm both 9am to 3pm

2150 South Ave West, Missoula MT 59801• (406) 830-3059

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Wildhorse

Polson

Gift ideas

Bagels on Broadway Coffee/tea and water mugs

starting at $11.95

Women’s Club

Hugger Mugger Yoga mats

$25

Morgenroth

Big Sky Bikes

New Rolling Digital Pianos

Thule 4-Bike Parkway

starting at $199

The Brooks 1074 Eastside Highway Corvallis, Montana

406-961-6895

Monday - Friday : 9am - 6pm Saturday: 10am - 5:30pm / Sunday: Seasonal

starting at $1,299

Fine men’s clothing, Dress suits, sport coats, dress slacks.

We Carry

Scott Barber, Tommy Bahama, Cutter & Buck, Road apparel and much more 129 N Higgins Ave, Missoula • (406)728-8233 Mon-Fri: 10am-5:30 pm | Sat: 10am-5pm

Frame of Mind

Photo frames, Choose from a wide variety of colors and sizes

Flathead Lake Cheese

Polson

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Great Cheese gift boxes and we mail

Krisco LiquorSpirits and recipes so good that even Santa will forget you’ve been naughty.

Delivering presents the world over is an exhausting gig, and old Mr. Kringle is gonna need a pick-me-up by the time he gets to your chimney. So land yourself on the nice list this Christmas and leave him a delicious cocktail from Krisco Liquor.

Friday, November 27th to Saturday, December 5th

POUR YOURSELF A GLASS OF CHEER WHOLESALE RETAIL DISTRIBUTOR • MON-SAT 9-8 • (406) 549-7242 (406) 543-3504 1300 S RESERVE ST # E • WWW.KRISCOLIQUOR.COM

SANTA HAS MAGICAL REINDEER AS HIS DESIGNATED DRIVERS. YOU DO NOT. PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY.

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Grizzly Liquor Assorted wines

starting at $7.75

Peak Pro Shop

Membership

Priceless

Morgenroth

Caribbean Steel Drums

$199

Tis the season for sharing

bagelsonbroadway.com

223 W. Broadway • 728-8900 • M-F 6:30a-5:30p • Sat & Sun 7:30a-3:30p

Gift Cards • Group Catering • Bagel Box • Soups • Sandwiches • Free WiFi

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Bagels on Broadway

Gift and punch cards available

Holiday

Gift Guide

Big Sky Bikes Lazer Sport Beam

$50

Double Arrow Resort

Seeley Lake Gift Certificates Available

Big Sky Bikes Sigma Sport BC 12.12 STS

$59.99

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Art Attic

Among My Souvenirs, Emily Hall

$800

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