holiday bazaar guide 2014

BY RACHEL GRAFCTW FEATURES

Fancy computers, tabletsand video games quicklyadd up to expensive holidaywish lists. Although chil-dren will continually wantthe next big, expensive toy,gadgets will eventuallybreak whereas experienceswill stay with them formany years.

During the 2013 holidayseason consumers plannedto spend an average of $800on gifts, according to theAmerican Research Group,Inc. Instead of spendinghundreds of dollars onpresents, however, empha-size meaningful experi-ences and shared memoriesthat will be just as impact-ful — if not more impactful— in the long run.

“What are your fondestmemories?” says BarbaraDesmarais, a parenting andlife coach at theparenting-coach.com. “It’s notthings. It’s the people youspent the time with, it’s thethings you did together. It’sthe love you shared, it’s thelaughter you shared, it’s thejoy you shared, it’s thecraziness you shared.”

Consider investing in afamily trip or a funny photosession with the familyrather than spending moneyon material objects, saysMeghan Leahy, parentingcoach at positivelyparent-ing.com. Twenty years fromnow, those memories will befar more special than anynew computer.

Of course, in the shortrun children might be dis-appointed that the priceygadget on the top of theirlist is not under the Christ-mas tree. If that gift is unre-alistic given your budget, beopen and honest with yourchildren about that reality.Parents often want to givetheir children the world,and, although this comesfrom a loving place, overlyjustifying purchasing deci-sions or feeling guilty mightmake parents appear inse-cure, Leahy says.

“At the end of the day[your children] love youand they just want yourfamily to be whole andhappy, and so you are theleader in that effort,” Leahyadds.

If children still reallywant a particular toy afterhaving an honest conversa-tion about its expense, theycan pay for part of it. Thesechildren will quickly learnthe value of a dollar andappreciate the item evenmore after earning it.

A predetermined budgetalso can be extremely help-ful during the holidays. Ifconsumers plan to spend$800 on gifts again thisyear, as they did last year,this amounts to saving ap-proximately $15 each weekof the year. Start savingearly and you’ll be less in-clined to shop impulsivelyand more able to spendtime collecting meaningfulgifts, says Stephany Kirk-patrick, senior director offinancial planning atLearnVest.

Regardless of yourbudget, though, the bestgifts are usually those thatcome from the heart. Themore thought people putinto the gift-givingprocess, the better they feelemotionally about theirmoney, Kirkpatrick says.

Do-it-yourself projectsare great examples ofmeaningful gifts. A batch ofhomemade granola in amason jar or an IOU for afun day together are bothgreat gift ideas.

Pinterest and Etsy haveplenty of simple, low-budget ideas for gifts thatpeople can make them-selves. Loved ones will re-ceive a personalized pres-ent, as well as the knowl-edge that you took the timeand energy to make it your-self. Especially during theholidays, when televisionsand newspapers advertisehundreds of toys, con-sumers should rememberthat life is about experi-ences — not things.

Some gifts theywant, and some

gifts they want toreturn! Here’s howto be sure to give a

great one

BY MARLA R. MILLERCTW FEATURES

There are great gifts, andthere are not-so-greatgifts, and luckily for you,we know just what theyare.

If gift-giving gives youanxiety, here’s a bit of goodnews: 70 percent of peoplepolled in an online surveylast year said they werehappy with most of theirgifts, with very few claim-ing to have returned or re-gifted a majority of thepresents they received.

That said, cash remainsking, with iPads, clothing,cars, vacations and jewelryranking among the bestgifts by respondents of asurvey of more than 6,500online buyers’ via BizrateInsights.

Socks and a sweatertopped the list as worstpresents — so, unless youhave written or verbal con-firmation that those woolor cotton items are desired,set them down and slowlystep back! In general,spouses and significantothers did the best at se-lecting gifts, with womendropping hints and makinglists to make sure they gotwhat they wanted. Parentsranked No. 1 as gift givers,according to Millennials,but at the same time, bothGen Y (the Millennials) andGen X were the hardest toplease. Nearly half of re-spondents in those groupsreturned at least one gift.They also were most likelyto resell gifts on eBay.

For that very reason —the anxiety of pleasing —holiday shopping is usuallymet with indecision andprocrastination. It’s hard tofind the perfect gift foreveryone on your list andstay within budget.

Some best bets from the2013 holiday were tabletsand TVs, along with elec-tric toothbrushes and ath-letic shoes, according tomarket research by TheNPD Group.

But thereare manythoughtfulgift ideas toconsider be-yond the lat-est technologyand nationalretailers, saysLisa Emmons,a personalshopper, pro-fessional styl-ist and ownerof Posh ImageConsulting inthe TampaBay, Florida, area.

You can shop local artistsand boutiques for uniquejewelry, clothing and gour-met food, or buy a spapackage or gift certificatesto a professional sportingevent, play or concert. Assmall business owners, sheand her husband madetheir own wine to give toclients last Christmas.

Champagne or wine withchocolates for pairing, orgift cards for wine makingor beer brewing courses aregood for busy profession-als, couples, singles andclients, Emmons says.

Other ideas for couplesare things they can do to-gether in their area and willhelp them reconnect, de-pending on their hobbiesand interests. Emmonssuggests spa treatments,dinner, dancing lessons,theater tickets, cookingclasses or an outdoor eventthey can enjoy together.

Busy moms may enjoybooks, a massage or otherpampering treatment, apackage to their favoritespa, or a luxury clutch,fashion scarf or shoes.

Makeup and skincare giftsets and gift cards forSephora, Victoria’s Secretand other luxury brands aresafe bets for women.

Ideas formen includetickets to agame, sport-ing gooditems, fashionscarf or dressshoes,cologne, de-vices, personalaccessoriesand tools.

Seniors werethe most en-thusiasticabout the giftsthey received,according to

the survey of online shop-pers. Good gifts for grand-parents are books, movietickets or theatre shows,dinner gift cards, dancinglessons or home improve-ment cards — or somethingthey need or want butwouldn’t buy themselves.

Teens are often the hard-est to buy for, but gift cer-tificates for the movies or aconcert, any technologythey are into or accessoriesare a change of pace fromclothes, Emmons says.

“You really need to knowwhat they like becauseteens are very difficult toshop for,” she says. “Actu-ally gift cards may be agreat option so they canpick out what they want. Ifnot, always get a gift re-ceipt.”

As children are moretechnologically savvy thanever before and into elec-tronics at earlier ages, par-ents are under a lot of pres-sure to deliver on theirchildren’s wish lists.

Nearly 45 percent of peo-ple planned to buy toys asgifts last year, according toNational Retail Federation’s2013 holiday consumersurvey. Children continueto ask for classic toys —Barbie, LEGO — but theyalso want high-tech giftslike tablets/iPads and gameconsoles like Xbox One andPlayStation 4, according toNRF’s 2013 Top Toys surveyconducted by Prosper In-sights and Analytics.

For the first time lastyear, iPads were among themost popular gifts for bothgirls and boys, with de-mand among young girlsbeing slightly higher, ac-cording the survey.

People who are too busyto shop may find it easier tohire a personal shopper.They usually meet withclients in person, via phoneor over the Internet and goover questions about the

person they are shoppingfor. Emmons, like otherpersonal shoppers, andseveral websites offer vir-tual shopping services. Sherecommends people makesure they are certified andhave a website and socialmedia pages since it doesinvolve divulging financialinformation.

“We find out as much aswe can about the individualand what they like, theirpersonality and lifestyle,”she says. “It helps to knowa little about them becauseyou want to get somethingthey actually enjoy. I reallyget to know my clients.Even if it is virtual, there’sa series of questions we gothrough.”

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CTW FeaturesTeens are often the hardest to buy for, but gift certificates for the movies or a concert, any technolo-gy they are into or accessories are a change of pace from clothes.

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Socks and asweater toppedthe list as worstpresents — so,unless you havewritten or verbalconfirmation that

those wool or cotton items aredesired, set themdown and slowly

step back!

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Oct. 18ASSISTANCE LEAGUE’S

THE GALLERIA

Where: First CongregationalChurch, 4515 S.W. Hills Road, Corvallis.

Featured Items: Handcraftedgifts and decor, assistance league’sprepackaged mixes, and cupcake cafefeaturing gourmet cupcakes andscones.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Info: Assistance League, 541-757-

1978, www.alcorvallis.org.CORVALLIS-ALBANYFARMERS MARKET

Where: Forth and Ellsworth,downtown Albany, and First andJackson, downtown Corvallis.

Featured Items: Locally grownproduce, sustainable meats and falldecorations.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Info: Rebecca Landis, 541-740-

1542, [email protected] LUTHERAN

CHURCH FALL FESTIVALAND BAZAAR

Where: Faith Lutheran Church,930 Queen Ave. S.W., Albany.

Featured Items: Crafts, bakedgoods, pie, coffee, apple cider and cin-namon rolls served all day.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Info: Peggy Preston, 541-926-2697,

[email protected].

Oct. 22CORVALLIS-ALBANYFARMERS MARKET

Where: First and Jackson, down-town Corvallis.



1542, [email protected].





1542, [email protected] HIGH SCHOOLBOOSTER CLUB HOLIDAY

BAZAAR

Where: 2100 Talbot Road,Jefferson.

Featured Items: Over 20 vendorsand crafters, light lunch will be avail-able for purchase.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Info: Jackie Guzman, 541-971-5160.






Nov. 1CORVALLIS-ALBANYFARMERS MARKET




1542, [email protected] OF

EUGENE - UFDC CLUB

Where: 75 E. Ash St., LebanonFeatured Items: Doll stringing,

door prizes and raffles.Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $5 for early birds; $2 general

admission; 8 years old and under getin free.

Info: Renee D. Howell, 541-231-9202, [email protected].

ST. ALBAN’S ANNUALHOLIDAY BAZAAR

Where: 1730 Hill St. S.E., Albany.Featured Items: Holiday crafts

and decorations, gift baskets, home-baked goodies, attic treasures, andMitford Marmalade cake.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., soupluncheon served from 11 a.m. to 1:30p.m.

Nov. 1-2PHILOMATH FROLIC &

RODEO HOLIDAY CRAFTFAIR

Where: Philomath ElementarySchool, 239 S. 16th St., Philomath.

Featured Items: High qualitycrafts, more than 75 vendors. GetChristmas shopping done early.Canned food/money donations accept-ed for local food bank.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday,10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

Info: Marilyn Schmidt, 541-740-7955, [email protected].






Nov. 7-8LEBANON UNITED

METHODIST WOMENHARVEST & HOLIDAY

BAZAAR

Where: United Methodist Church,1890 S. Second St., Lebanon

Featured Items: craft sales,cookie walk, lunch served from 11:30a.m. to 1:30 p.m. both days. Friday’slunch: turkey lasagna. Saturday’slunch: soup.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, 9a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Info: Shirley Leisinger, 541-258-5086 or [email protected].

ST. EDWARD BAZAAR

Where: 100 Main St., Lebanon.Featured Items: Raffles, a coun-

try store with crafts, quilts and bakedgoods, and lunch from 11 a.m. to 2p.m.


ST. MARY’S 70THANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS

BAZAAR

Where: St. Mary’s Catholic Church,Eighth and Ellsworth, Albany.

Featured Items: Sixty arts andcrafts vendors, door prizes, soups,pies and baked goods.


Info: 541-926-6812,

[email protected].





1542, [email protected] FIRST

EVANGELICAL HOLIDAYBAZAAR

Where: 1332 First Ave. S.E., Albany.Featured Items: Handmade gifts,

florals and Christmas items.Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Info: Lori Watson, 541-990-8735,

Lauri Kunze, 503-983-8385.ALPINE COMMUNITY

CENTER’S 12TH ANNUALHOLIDAY FESTIVAL

Where: Monroe Grade School, 600Dragon Drive (off Territorial), Monroe

Featured Items: Fantastic arrayof gift items by Oregon artists andcraftsmen, home-cooked luncheonwith fabulous pie bar, entertainmentall day including music and funky fash-

ion show.Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.CRAFTERS MARKET &

HOME-BASED BUSINESSEXPO

Where: Santiam Place Event Hall,139 Main St., Lebanon.

Featured Items: Local handmadecraftsman will be selling their greatproducts and services from home-based businesses. Visit other Lebanoncrafts bazaars that weekend.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Info: Sally Skaggs, 541-259-4255,

[email protected] CRAFT BAZAAR

Where: Albany Senior Center, 489Water Ave. N.W.

Featured Items: Handmadecrafts and lunch for sale.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Info: Joy Gilliland, 541-917-7760,

[email protected], or EllieMunson,[email protected].

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

Where: Phoenix Inn, 3410 SpicerDrive S.E., Albany.

Featured Items: Cookie LeeJewelry, Damsel in Defense, DiscoveryToys, Gary’s Wood Shop, Mia Bath &Body, Miche, Pampered Chef, Scentsy,Tastefully Simply, Thirty One Gifts,Tupperware.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.PEACE LUTHERAN

CHURCH LADIES GUILDHOLIDAY BAZAARFUNDRAISER FOR

MISSIONS AND LOCALMINISTRIES

Where: Peace Lutheran Church,2540 Applegate St., Philomath

Featured Items: OSU and U of Othemed crafts, gift baskets, Grandma’sattic area.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Info: 541-929-5504.

Nov. 8-30GIFTS FOR A BETTER

WORLD

Where: First CongregationalChurch, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road,Corvallis.

Featured Items: Fair trade itemsfrom countries around the world.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Info: Sue Tappeiner, 541-758-3752,

[email protected].






Nov. 14-15AMERICAN LEGIONAUXILIARY BAZAAR

Where: 1215 Pacific Blvd., Albany.Featured Items: Jewelry, food

and hand crafted items.Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days.Info: Verna Wood, 541-926-0127

ext. 7, [email protected] HOME ELKETTES

HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Where: Sweet Home Elks Lodge,440 Osage St., Sweet Home.

Featured Items: bake sale, quiltsand holiday decorations.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Info: Janet Martin, 541-367-7367,[email protected].

THE OAKS AT LEBANONHOLIDAY BAZAAR

Where: 621 W. Oak St., Lebanon.Featured Items: Crafts, hand-

made jewelry, gift sets, pet table,baked goods and candies.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.Info: Natalie Hawkins, 541-258-

7777,[email protected].




HOLIDAY BAZAARS IN THE MID-VALLEY

Jesse Skoubo/Democrat-HeraldGuests leave the Baltimore House on their way to the next location during the Christmas Parlour Tour in Albany in December 2013.

Jesse Skoubo/Democrat-HeraldRalston park is bathed in light reflected off the snow following the 2013 lighting ceremony.



1542, [email protected] SHEPHERD

LUTHERAN CHURCHCHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

& BAZAAR

Where: 1910 34th Ave. S.E.,Albany.

Featured Items: Various hand-crafted items, direct sales companiesand food for sale from the churchkitchen.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Info: Joanne Johnson, 541-926-

4875 or [email protected] ALBANY

COMMUNITY CHURCHFALL BAZAAR

Where: North Albany CommunityChurch, 1273 Thornton Lake Drive N.W.,Albany.

Featured Items: Scentsy andother big companies, handmade craftvendors.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Info: Dana Fritz, 541-619-8532,

[email protected] REBEKAH’S LODGE

#47 HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Where: 20 E. Ash St., LebanonFeatured Items: Hand crafts, col-

lectables and Christmas items.Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Info: Laura Davis, 503-394-2677.

Nov. 15-26KIWANIS ANNUALHOLIDAY PIE SALE

Where: Kiwanis Trailer, corner ofNinth and Circle in Corvallis (by LesSchwab tires).

Featured Items: wide selection offresh baked pies by Wild Plum PiesBakery in Harrisburg.

Hours: noon to 6 p.m. daily.Info: www.kiwanissunrisers.org






Nov. 20-22CHRISTMAS IN THE BARN

Where: 29722 Roberts Road,Shedd.

Featured Items: Twinkling lights,barn filled with vintage inspired holi-day home and garden decor, antiques,fresh greens, wreaths and bakedgoods.

Hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, 9:30a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Info: Linda Jones, 541-990-3752 [email protected].

Nov. 21-22AMERICAN LEGION

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Where: 480 Main St., Lebanon.Featured Items: Baked goods,

hand crafts and wood pictures.Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 to

4 p.m. Saturday.Info: Jean Stenberg, 541-451-2579.FIR LAWN LUTHERAN

CHURCH HOLIDAYBAZAAR

Where: 109 W. Holley Road, SweetHome.

Featured Items: Baked goods,hand crafts, quilts and 25-plus ven-dors.

Hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, 9 tonoon Saturday.

Info: Annona, 541-367-7856; orChase, 541-409-2732 [email protected] CHRISTIAN CHURCHSUNRISE CIRCLE HOLIDAY

BAZAAR

Where: 38955 N.W. Second Ave.Featured Items: Candy and bake

sale, craft tables.Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nov. 2231ST ANNUAL KINGS

CIRCLE HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Where: 2110 N.W. Circle Blvd.,Corvallis

Featured Items: Wheelchairaccessible; breakfast, lunch and bakedgoods on sale; plenty of holiday giftitems.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.ALBANY CHRISTIANANNUAL HOLIDAY

BAZAAR

Where: Willamette CommunityChurch, 430 Third Ave. S.E., Albany.

Featured Items: Lots of vendors,lunch and bake sale, bunco in theevening.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

ALBANY EAGLES #22552014 ANNUAL HOLIDAY

BAZAAR

Where: 127 Broadalbin St. N.W.Featured Items: Jewelry and lap-

idary, sewed and knitted crafts,antiques and collectables.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Info: Cherri Lyon, 503-931-1816,

[email protected] MARKET




1542, [email protected] NAZARENE

CRAFT FAIR

Where: Calvary Chapel, 2815 PineSt. S.E., Albany.

Featured Items: Quilts, birdhous-es, crocheted hats.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Info: Debi Samples, 541-981-1183,

[email protected] CROSS LUTHERAN

MISSIONS HARVESTBAZAAR

Where: 2515 Queen Ave S.E.,Albany.

Featured Items: Beautiful quilts,creative crafts, yummy goodies, whiteelephants, soup and dessert luncheon.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Luncheonfrom 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

HP HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Where: Benton CountyFairgrounds, 110 S.W. 53rd St.,Corvallis.

Featured Items: Hand sewn andknit items, jewelry, Pampered Chef.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Info: Irene Filipponi, 541-715-3578,

[email protected] PTA BAZAAR

Where: Oak Elementary School,3610 Oak St., Albany.

Featured Items: Handmadecrafts, baked goods and home basedbusinesses.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Info: Felicia Hoberg, 541-730-9258,

[email protected]. BERNARD CATHOLICCHURCH ALTAR SOCIETY

BAZAAR

Where: 38810 N.W. Cherry St.,Scio.

Featured Items: Homemade pies,nuts, crafts and breads.







Nov. 28-29CHRISTMAS IN THE BARN

Where: 29722 Roberts Rd., Shedd.Featured Items: Twinkling lights,

barn filled with vintage inspired holidayhome and garden decor, antiques, freshgreens, wreaths and baked goods.

Hours: 9:30 to 5 p.m. both days.Info: Linda Jones, 541-990-3752 or

[email protected].

Dec. 1-24MID-VALLEY LIONS CLUB

Where: Plaza at intersection ofKings and Circle boulevards.

Featured Items: One-poundboxed chocolate, two-pound boxedchocolates, assorted holiday favorites.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondaysthrough Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m.Sundays.

Info: Skip Volkman, 541-224-6613,[email protected].

Dec. 5-6THE 34TH ANNUAL

HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE

Where: Oregon State University

Memorial Union Ballroom, 26th andJefferson St., Corvallis.

Featured Items: Handmadecrafts, fine art and speciality foodsmade by Oregon Artisans plus liveentertainment.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. bothdays.

Info: OSU Craft Center, 541-737-2937, [email protected] IN THE BARN

Where: 29722 Roberts Road,Shedd.

Featured Items: Twinkling lights,barn filled with vintage inspired holidayhome and garden decor, antiques, freshgreens, wreaths and baked goods.

Hours: 9:30 to 5 p.m. both days.Info: Linda Jones, 541-990-3752 or

[email protected] HOME &

FABRIC

Where: 1301 Waverly Drive S.E.,Albany.

Featured Items: Holiday openhouse, speical sales, refreshments andgifts.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday,10 a.m. to 6 p.m Sunday.

CRAFT & HOME FAIR

Where: 2601 N.E. Jack London St.,Corvallis.

Featured Items: Jewelry, bakesale, hand bags and more.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridayand Saturday.MORNING STAR GRANGE

HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Where: Morning Star Grange,38794 Morning Star Road N.E.,Millersburg.

Featured Items: Baked foods,hand-crafted products and holiday-themed items.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch willbe served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Info: Sandy Decker, 541-926-3646,[email protected].

SANTA’S BAG

Where: The Roddy Ranch, 33281Dever-Conner Drive N.E., Albany.

Featured Items: Beautiful hand-made decorations, fabulous home-

made baked goods and treats, andhome furnishings and gifts.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Info: Mary Beth Roddy, 541-926-

9987, [email protected]. MARTIN’S EPISCOPAL

CHURCH HOLIDAYBAZAAR

Where: 257 E. Milton St., Lebanon.Featured Items: Cookie walk,

vendor tables and children’s gift givingtable with all items under $3. Visitfrom St. Nicholas from 1 to 3 p.m.Saturday.

Hours: 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to5 p.m. Saturday.

Dec. 5-7TOWN AND COUNTRYCHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Where: Linn County Fair and ExpoCenter, 3700 Knox Butte Road E.,Albany.

Featured Items: Over 200booths. Visit Christmas StorybookLand.

Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Friday, 10a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Sunday.

Dec. 5-19CHRISTMAS STORYBOOK

LAND

Where: Linn County Fair & ExpoCenter, 3700 Knox Butte Road E.,Albany.

Featured Items: model trains,Victorian village, 85 scenes of MotherGoose rhymes.

Hours: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday; 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.Saturday and Sunday; 3 to 8:30 p.m.Friday, Dec. 12; 1 to 8:30 p.m. Friday,Dec. 19.

Dec. 6BROWNSVILLE ASSEMBLY

OF GOD CHRISTMASBAZAAR

Where: 313 Washburn St.,Brownsville.

Featured Items: Handmade itemsand baked goods.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Info: darlene Hartsook, 541-466-

5097, [email protected] ALBANY

COMMUNITY CHURCHHOLIDAY BAZAAR

Where: 1273 N.W. Thornton LakeDrive, Albany.

Featured Items: Scentsy andother big companies, handmade craftvendors.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.UUFC HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Where: 2945 N.W. Circle Blvd.,Corvallis.

Featured Items: Pottery, Jewelry,fiber art from local artists.


Dec. 11BENTON COUNTY

DEMOCRATS HOLIDAYPARTY

Where: Democrat Headquarters,435 N.W. 21st St., Corvallis.

Featured Items: Complimentarydinner, silent and oral auctions, fun forelection volunteers.

Hours: 6 to 9 p.m.

Dec. 13BROWNSVILLE ASSEMBLY

OF GOD CHRISTMASBAZAAR

Where: 313 Washburn St.,Brownsville.

Featured Items: Handmade itemsand baked goods.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Info: darlene Hartsook, 541-466-


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David Patton/Democrat-HeraldSarrha Uffelman and her son Talon, both of Albany, set up the One-Horse Open Sleigh & Carolers scene at the 2013 ChristmasStorybook Land at the Linn County Fair & Expo Center.

David Patton/Democrat-HeraldVolunteers work on the Sweet Home Singing Christmas Tree

before the 2013 concert at Sweet Home High School.

Jesse Skoubo/Democrat-HeraldSteve and Jodi Zurfluh of Albany wait for the beginning of the2013 Albany motorcycle toy run.

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