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Dena Blackburn, co-owner of Encore Home Stylesin Longmont, is ready for holiday entertaining.

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Baking with pumpkin

Edgy necessities for teens

Get the hottest toys this year

Trains are a popular gift

Board games bring familiestogether

Spice up personal gifts

Entertain for the holidays

Select the ideal digital frame

Technology gifts a hot pick

Scents evoke the holidays

Electronic gifts for kids

Gifts for varying celebrations

Stir up goodness in the kitchen

Inexpensive gift ideas

Jewelry buying basics

Plan a safe holiday

Colorado book highlights ranches

Give to local charities

Choose crafty gift ideas

Animal tales released on DVD

Wine club offers membership

Gifts for the auto enthusiasts

Choosing a tree this season

Classic holiday films

Stretching your dollars

Holiday happenings

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Sweet TraditionsFamily Features

Family gatherings ... fa-vorite holiday decorations ...the wonderful smells ofbaked goods – the holidaysare full of familiar rituals andspecial memories. Traditionsare part of what make theseason so enjoyable.

For many, this time of yearmeans baking family favorites– how many times do peopleask you to make Grandma’sbread pudding or your spe-cial cookies? The holidayswouldn’t be the same withoutthem. Pumpkin treats areperfect for holiday baking.The mellow, sweet flavorblends beautifully withspices, citrus and nuts.Pumpkin is a versatile anddelicious addition to anyholiday tradition.

For more ways to makebaking with pumpkin atradition in your home, visitVe ry B e s t B a k i n g . c o m .

Pumpkin Bread Pudding WithBrown Sugar-Yogurt Sauce

Pumpkin Bread Pudding WithBrown Sugar-Yogurt Sauce

12 slices cracked or whole-wheatbread, cut into cubes (12 cups)

1 cup sweetened dried cranberries,chopped

2 cans (12 fluid ounces each) NestléCarnation Evaporated Milk

1 can (15 ounces) Libby’s Pure Pumpkin1 cup refrigerated egg substitute or4 large eggs, slightly beaten

1 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease13-by-9-inch baking dish. Combine bread andcranberries in large bowl. Combine evaporatedmilk, pumpkin, egg substitute, sugar, vanillaextract, pumpkin pie spice and salt in mediumbowl. Pour egg mixture over bread mixture; stir.Pour mixture into prepared baking dish; let standfor 10 minutes.

Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until knifeinserted in center comes out clean. Serve warmwith Brown Sugar-Yogurt Sauce.For Brown Sugar-Yogurt Sauce

Combine 2 containers (6 ounces each) or 1.5cups nonfat plain yogurt and 3 tablespoonspacked brown sugar in bowl.

Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Cookies21/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon salt11/2 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened1 cup Libby’s Pure Pumpkin1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease baking

sheets. Combine flour, baking soda, bakingpowder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in mediumbowl. Beat sugar and butter in large mixer bowluntil well blended. Beat in pumpkin, egg andvanilla extract until smooth. Gradually beat inflour mixture. Drop by rounded tablespoonsonto prepared baking sheets.

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until edges arefirm. Cool. Drizzle glaze over cookies.Glaze

Combine 2 cups powdered sugar, 3tablespoons milk, 1 tablespoon melted butter and1 teaspoon vanilla extract in small bowl.

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EDGY NECESSITIESfor teensBy Summer Stair

Longmont Times-Call

Buying for teens can be hard. Gone are thedays of Hot Wheels and Barbie, replaced withthe looming question of what you shouldbuy, possible returns and exchanges, or thedreaded gift card.

This year, as many people watch theirbudgets, think practical and useful whenbuying gifts. The following ideas are sure towow the teen on your gift giving list andprovide something they can use. Check outthis year’s edgy necessities that are a musthave.

1. Go back to school in style with theseClassic Tall Ugg boots in mulberry, alsoavailable in chestnut, black and chocolate.( B ro w n ’s Shoe Fit Co. in Longmont, $180)

2. Whether you’re playing a sport or justseeking comfort check out the New Balance749GY men’s running trail shoe in gray andyellow or the non-trail in orange and gray.( B ro w n ’s Shoe Fit Co. in Longmont, $80)

3. Socks are warm and make great stockingstuffers. This variety of socks are from HotSox, Goodhew and Smartwool. From solid tostriped to polka dots you’re sure to findsomething to suit your teen’s style. (Brown’sShoe Fit Co. in Longmont, $6 to $17.95)

4. Keep warm with stylish hats from Angelaand William. Girls opt for the warm knit hatand fedoras are all the rage for boys. (HouseGifts & Decor in Longmont, $22 to $26)

5. Dress up your outfit with this peace signscarf. Available in a plethora of colors so findone that suits your teen’s style. (House Gifts& Decor in Longmont, $14)

6. Girls will love the lace compact fromKikkerland. It’s fashionable and practical.(House Gifts & Decor, $4.25)

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Shop early for hot toysArticle Resource Association

The holiday season has a way ofcreeping up on us, and it’s never tooearly to start thinking about the per-fect presents for your loved ones.However, getting your children exact-ly what they want, no matter whatthe cost, can leave a dent in yourbudget. If you’re not in the knowabout what’s hot and what’s not, it’seasy to miss out on having the sea-son’s must-have toys under the tree.

When making a toy selection, it’simportant to make sure the toysyou’re choosing are age-appropriatefor your child, and to look for qualityproducts that have longer-term playvalue. You don’t need to spend a lotof money to get a good quality toy,you simply need to plan ahead andlook in the right places.

This year, for the first time ever,the toy experts at Kmart have re-leased their Fab 15 Toys List featur-ing the hottest gifts for the 2009 holi-day season to help parents stay instep with what children are talkingabout. Each toy on the list promotescreativity, role play and an amuse-ment level that will keep kids en-gaged, not just for a few minutes, butfor months after the holidays.

1. Baby Alive Whoopsie Doo2. Baukgan 7-in-1 Maxus Dragnoid3. Chixos Design Luxury Loft4. Dora Loves Perrito (availableexclusively at Kmart)5. Handy Manny’s Repair Shop6. Holiday Barbie7. Laugh & Learn Learning Farm

8. Littlest Pet Shop Adoption Center9. Liv Dolls10. Moxie Artitude Airbrush Gallery11. Nerf n Strike Raider12. Paperoni Deluxe Studio13. Sesame Street Tickle Hands Elmo14. Transformers Bumblebee Helmet15. Trio Kings Castle

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Thomas is hauling the Sodor holiday tree and won’t leta little snow stand in his way. Wearing a jolly hat andarmed with his trusty plow, this Really Useful Engine and

his festive freight cars deliver winter fun to one and all.This ready-to-run train set includes Thomas the Tank En-gine (with plow, holiday hat and moving eyes), OpenWagon and snow-covered tree, candy cane Tank Car anda colorfully decorated Coach. Also featured are an oval47-by-38-inch snap-fit E-Z Track (with 12 pieces ofcurved track, 1 piece straight track and 1 straight plug-interminal rerailer), power pack and speed controller, andillustrated instruction manual.

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While children are out of school forthe holidays, it is the perfect time forfamilies to turn off the video gamesand reconnect with each other. Boardgames are great ways for families toget connected during the holidayseason.

“It’s kind of a community thing,”says Eugene Waara, the owner ofStonebridge Games in Longmont.Table top games are a popularalternative to video games and canbring families closer together duringthe holidays. Most games facilitatesocial activities between friends andfamilies. Some of the most populargames are also educational and helpteach children reading, writing andthinking skills.

Stonebridge sells a large variety ofgames and has tables in the store toplay games. After attending a gamingconference more than a decade and ahalf ago, Waara says he was amazed at

the variety of games available that arenot sold at mainstream stores. Heopened Stonebridge almost six yearsago. “I saw the social part of it,” hesays. Waara and his staff choose gamesto sell based on what is popular, andwhat regular customers and thegaming industry recommend.

Many of the games sold at Stone-bridge have won international awards

for creativity and challenge. The Spieldes Jahres (German for best game) isan award given annually to the bestnew game. The Mensa select is anaward given by the American andInternational Mensa each year to thefive most original and challenginggames. The awards give a guide to theeducational value, creativity and howeasy the games are to understand.

Apples to ApplesThe 1999 Mensa Select

winner is one of the mostpopular social gamesavailable. Social games arealso popular holiday fami-ly games. Apples to Applesessentially is a wordassociation game that canbe played by large groupsof people. The game issimple and easy for first-time players to learn. Afterbeing purchased by Mattel,Apples to Apples became ahuge success among partygames.

Wits and WagersThe 2007 Mensa Select winner

combines trivia and betting. A triviaquestion is asked and after answersare submitted, players can bet onwhich answer they think is correct.Like Apples to Apples, it is anotherpopular social game that can beplayed by large groups of people andis popular at parties.

The Settlers of CatanIt is the 1995 Spiel de Jahres

winner. While the box for the game isnot as visually appealing as manymainstream games, Waara says it isone of the hottest games this season.Catan is a multi-player game that pitsplayers against each other to createthriving civilizations.

DominionThe game, played entirely with a

specialized deck of 500 cards, wonthe Spiel des Jahres and Mensa Selectfor 2009. Players try to get the mostvaluable deck of cards, representingtheir kingdom, through drawing,trading and buying during the game.However, it is more complex and hasa longer setup time than most games.

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nee is a new type of game, called co-operative games, where all the play-ers work together to achieve a com-mon goal. In Pandemic, the goal isstopping a disease from spreadingaround the globe. Cooperative gamesare gaining momentum because theyencourage team building and sharingand reinforce ideas of community.



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Looking for an affordable gift witha personal touch? A spice gift basketcan fit any budget and makes an ide-al hostess or holiday gift for everycook. They are perfect for a birthday,housewarming or simple thank you,too. With just a little thought and afew supplies, you can assemble a per-sonalized basket. With Internet andmail-order shopping, it’s possible tobuy everything you need withoutleaving the house.

Begin with a basket or any otheruseful kitchen container, such as amixing bowl, cake pan, serving dishor colander. Vintage items you pickup at a second-hand store or garagesale can be charming. Line the con-tainer with a pretty cloth napkin, acolorful dishtowel or even a piece offabric cut with pinking shears, or usetissue paper if you prefer. Add bottlesor packets of spices, herbs, season-

ings and other ingredients. For a spe-cial touch, include a favorite recipe, acookbook, a wooden spoon, apotholder or any related accessory.

With a little imagination, you canpersonalize a basket for almost any-one on your list. Kendall McFarland,research and development managerat Frontier Natural Products Co-op,has a few ideas to get you started.

• Mexican fiesta – Tuck a brightlycolored potholder in with chili pow-der, cumin, dried peppers, taco sea-soning or other Mexican spices. Adda jar of salsa, some tortilla chips andmargarita mix if you like. For your“basket,” use an inexpensive som-b re ro .

• Mama mia – Line a colander orpasta serving dish with a red check-ered tablecloth or cloth or paper nap-kins. Add seasonings such as garlic,basil, oregano and Italian blend andinclude a package of pasta. Supply apacket of spaghetti sauce or fettuc-

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• Beginner’s basket – Create a basicbasket for a new cook or someonejust starting out on their own with ahandful of popular and commonspices, such as salt, pepper, cinna-mon, basil, oregano, thyme, rose-mary and turmeric. Include a cook-book and a recipe box.

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Gathering the pieces forentertaining this season

Party PlanningBy Kristi Ritter

Photos by Paul Litman

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The holiday season is the perfecttime to get together with family andfriends to reflect on the year and en-joy each others company. Capturingyour guests from their first step into

your home can be easy withthe aroma of fresh pine

needles, cinnamonsticks, roastedturkey and freshbaked cookies. For

something warm to drink, try a pot ofapple cider on the stove with hints ofcinnamon, clove and nutmeg.

Terri Nichols, owner of CayenneKitchen in Longmont along with herhusband, Bill, says entertaining canbe a great time to bring everyonetogether for conversation and, ofcourse, food. But planning for yourholiday entertaining does take somethought.

Decide in advance what type offoods you’ll serve and prepare anythat you can ahead of time andfreeze, allowing you to tend to thedetails of the party. Spiced nuts,cookies, cakes and dressings are justa few of the items you can make daysbefore the party and then

pull out in time for guests.

Nichols says people also have a vi-sion for what their display or tablewill look like, from the perfect platterto festive holiday bowl. This is wherelocal shops such as Cayenne Kitchen,Encore Home Styles and AdornHome & Gift Gallery offer up someof the most unique place settings,serving dishes, gourmet foods andaccessories to make your holidayentertaining complete.

Deck out your entire table with aline of dishes from Cayenne Kitchen.The ivy place settings by ParkDesigns are delicately adorned withberry accents and trimmed with a rimof light green. Accent the setting witha beautiful handcrafted red ice gobletand linen napkins with a ring of redbeads.

Dena Blackburn, co-owner ofEncore Home Styles, says the Pa-tience Brewster line of gift and enter-taining items sets a whimsical scenefor any holiday home. From hand-made ornaments to the Joyful Pig Saltand Pepper shaker to the High HeelShoe Cake Plate, these items will adda bit of fun to your party.

And finally, don’t forget thosebeautiful platters to display all ofyour handmade treats, such as anoval snowflake platter from Adorn ora fun reindeer running across a brightgreen background. Either will doyour entertaining efforts proud.

The Snowman sleigh serving piece addsa bit of whimsy to any entertaining crowd.Check it out and more items at Encore HomeStyles in Longmont. Above left: Snowflake oval platterfrom Adorn. Above right: Whimsy Reindeer oval platterfrom Adorn. Facing page: Holly and ivy dinnerware by ParkDesigns is available at Cayenne Kitchen.

Check out holiday recipesfor your party on page 12.



Wrap up your holiday treasures on this square platter,above, or use a three-piece dip tray from EncoreHome Styles.

With your holiday entertaining in fullswing, here are some creative recipesto try out in your kitchen.

Cherry Ginger Cookies3 cups flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules1 cup butter11/4 cups packed brown sugar1/4 cup dark corn syrup1 egg, beaten1 tablespoon cream1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon butter3 tablespoons cherry juice11/2 cups chopped walnuts60 maraschino cherries, halved

Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger and coffee.Put aside. Cream 1 cup butter. Add 11/4 cups brown sugar.Cream well. Blend in dark corn syrup, egg and cream. Adddry ingredients and mix well.

Place a tablespoon of dough in a circle on an ungreasedcookie sheet and round out a hole in the center.

To make filling, combine 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar,1 tablespoon butter, 3 tablespoons cherry juice. Stir in 11/2cups chopped nuts, chopped fine.

Place 1/2 teaspoon filling in center of each round. Place ahalf maraschino cherry (cut side down) in center. Bake at 350degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

This recipe adapted from a recipe on allrecipes.com titledCherry Bell Cookies.

Rum BallsBy Helen CorbittMakes 4 dozen3 cups rolled vanilla wafers1 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for rolling11/2 cups chopped nuts11/2 tablespoons cocoa2 tablespoons white Karo syrup1/2 cup rum

Mix all ingredients. Form into small balls and roll inpowdered sugar. Dry on waxed paper.

Baked Acorn Squash1 acorn squash, cut in half with seeds removed1/2 cup Stonewall Kitchen Cranberry HorseradishSauce

2 teaspoons buttersalt and pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place squash halves in a

baking dish, filled with 1/2 inch of water. Cover squash withfoil. Bake for 1 hour or until fork tender. Scoop the pulp intoa bowl, mash with the Cranberry Horseradish Sauce andbutter. Add salt and pepper to taste. Put the filling back intothe squash shells and serve.

Stonewall Kitchen sauces sold in Longmont at CayenneKitchen.

Sweet Potato Casserole3 cups sweet potatoes, baked and mashed1/2 cup Stonewall Kitchen Roasted Garlic Onion Jam1/2 teaspoon vanilla1/2 cup butter, melted1 cup sugar2 eggs, beaten1/2 cup bread crumbs, toasted and buttered1 cup caramelized onions, optional

In a large mixing bowl, beat together all ingredients exceptfor caramelized onions and bread crumbs. Lightly grease a9-by-9 inch baking dish and pour mixture into dish. Coverpotatoes with caramelized onions, if using. Sprinkle top withtoasted bread crumbs.

Bake uncovered in a preheated, 350-degree oven for 30to 40 minutes or until brown and bubbly. Serve immediately.

Stonewall Kitchen sauces sold in Longmont at CayenneKitchen.

Sugared PecansPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 45 minutes1 egg white1 cup brown sugar1 tablespoon flour1/8 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla21/2 to 3 cups pecan halves

Beat egg white until foamy. Slowly beat in the brown sugarmixed with flour. Add salt and vanilla flavoring, then fold inpecans. Transfer pecans to a greased baking pan and bake at250 degrees for about 45 minutes.

Tortilla Roll-upsPrep time: 15 minutes12 (14-ounce package) flour tortillas8 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup sour cream1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies3 tablespoons chopped green onion2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper12 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated1 cup salsa

In a medium bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream,chilies, onion, red bell pepper and Cheddar cheese. Mixthoroughly. Spread onto tortillas and roll up. Cover tightlyand chill for 2 hours or overnight. When ready to serve, cuteach roll into 1/2-inch slices. Serve with salsa.

Pistachio-Covered Cheese LogCourtesy Food Network1 bar (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature1 cup coarsely grated sharp white cheddar(4 ounces)

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauceSalt and ground pepper1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, coarsely choppedcrackers, for serving

In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat creamcheese, cheddar, Dijon and Worcestershire until well com-bined; season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerateuntil slightly firm, 1 to 2 hours.

Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, toast pistachios overmedium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant and golden,about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate, let cool.

Transfer cheese mixture to a piece of waxed paper; usingpaper, shape into a 6-inch-long log. Cover with pistachios,pressing to adhere. Wrap log in the fresh piece of waxedpaper; chill until firm. Serve with crackers.



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Digital photoframes storememoriesBy Daelena Tinnin

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We love taking pictures, especially during theholidays. Capturing those special moments andsharing them with family and friends help keepus connected and allow us to reminisce. It’s hardto decide which photos to print out and put inframes or load onto the computer, but now youdon’t have to make that decision.

Digital picture frames are a great way to dis-play all your favorite photos or share memorieswith older relatives who aren’t too tech savvy toconquer the world of Internet and e-mail photosharing. As digital picture frames continue togrow in popularity, the harder it becomes to findthe one that is just right for you and your family.

When you are making that last dash to the giftstore, digital picture frames are the place to start.To help avoid those long blank stares at rows offrames, Mike Dobson, sales manager at Mike’sCamera in Boulder, and Kory Smith, store man-ager at RadioShack in Longmont, offered sometips on choosing the right digital picture frame.

StyleThere are more than 70 digital picture frames

on the market with their own distinct styles, sohow do you choose? “Usually, a digital pictureframe is going to be showcased in a family roomor a living room so typically you want to findsomething that is going to complement the decorin the home,” Dobson says. If you plan on show-casing your digital frame in other areas, like anoffice, the same rule applies – match the framewith the decor.

Re s o l u t i o nThe resolution refers to the number of pixels

the frame can display. The higher resolution

frames will display sharper, crisper images thanlower resolution ones. “As camera resolutions getbetter you want the frame to do the image you’vetaken justice,” Dobson says. Some of the newerframes even feature high definition images andvideo. Trust your eyes in this department, youknow what looks good and what doesn’t.

Screen SizeThe screen size is measured in inches diagonal.

A 7- to 8-inch frame is usually the safest bet.Most frames range in size from 5 to 12 inches,with some specialty brands going beyond that.It’s important to choose a size that will fit land-scape or portrait photos.

MemoryDepending on how many pictures you want to

display at one time, internal memory or memorycards might suit your frame the best. Using amemory card increases the number of displayedphotos and frames. With an internal memory youhave the option of loading the picture directlyonto the frame. “Generally, with a frame youwant to buy a memory card, you want to dedicateone just for the frame,” Dobson says. If you planon buying a digital frame for a parent or grand-parent, it might be a good idea to buy two memo-ry cards so you can load them with pictures andsend it with the frame.

BrandA first instinct might be to reach for your fa-

vorite namebrand’s digital photo frame first, but

make sure to read the reviews first. Dobson sayssome of the best quality frames come from Sonybecause they come with other practical featureslike a clock and a calendar. Smith adds thatbrands like Smartparts and Gigaware offer greatoptions and screen quality, as well.

Pr i c eConsider your budget before you go out shop-

ping for a frame. Digital frames range in pricefrom $50 to $300. “You could go as small as keychain or the bigger table top ones – it just de-pends on how extravagant you want to go withit,” Smith says. The higher price tag could meanmore features, but if you are looking for just agreat frame to display photos the prices are rela-tively low. A quality digital picture frame doesn’thave to break the holiday bank.

Personal PreferenceFor that tech savvy person on your list, a digi-

tal frame equipped with Wi-Fi and other fancyfeatures is a great fit. However, what if you’rebuying a frame for your grandparents? Compli-cated menus and more features require moreknow-how so make sure to think of the user andbuy a frame that fits their lifestyle. “You can’t re-ally go wrong with a photo frame as a gift,” Smithsays. “Any age is going to be acceptable – smallerkids, someone going off to college or a relativewho lives farther away and you want to keepthem in the loop.”



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The holiday season is officiallyunderway and consumers will behitting the stores to shop for theirloved ones. Hot on holiday wish liststhis year – technology. According tonew data by the Consumer Electron-ics Association, about 80 percent ofconsumers said they want technologyas a holiday gift, a slight increasefrom last year’s 79 percent and 75percent recorded in 2007.

With endless gift ideas to choosefrom, coming up with your shoppinggame plan for this holiday season canbe quite a daunting task, but thereare tons of resources online that canhelp you narrow your search. Need aplace to start? Office Depot’s Top 30Smart Gifts is a list of the must-have

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By Kristi Ritter

Longmont Times-Call

There is nothing more comfort-ing during the holiday season thana scent that wafts through the airand fills the house with comfortand joy. Whether it’s a spicy cin-namon candle or foods made ofvanilla and sugar, they all evokean emotion that makes peoplethink of the holidays.

“Many people are attracted towhat reminds them of Christmas,”says Kim Sorden, owner of MagicFairy Candles in Longmont. “It’sthose scents that bring back mem-ories.”

Sorden has been making candlesabout 15 years and opened herbusiness a little more than four

years ago. Now with a studio onCoffman Street, people can viewand purchase from her line of soyand aromatherapy candles, or cre-ate a custom scent. While her can-dle creations started out simply asgifts for friends, she now sellsthem in stores nationwide, in twoshops in Canada, one in Israel andrecently sent some off to Italy.

For the holidays, Sorden hasconsistent top sellers that peopleseek, including her favorite Cali-fornia Christmas which remindsher of growing up in Californiawith scents of spicy cloves, orangecitrus and lemongrass. “It’s thisscent that reminds me of mymom’s house at Christmas,” shesays.

Food smells and the holidays gohand in hand and are another pop-ular option for filling the homewith wonderful scents for the sea-son. Pumpkin pie, vanilla and sug-ar cookies not only fill the air, buttempt the tummy with tastythoughts.

Dawn Spencer Hurwitz, per-fumer and certified aromatherapistin Boulder, says scents can be usedin a number of ways around thehome, whether it’s in candles, pot-pourri, room diffusers or bodyscents. Trained to understand thechemistry in the body, Spencer

Hurwitz owns Essense Studio innorth Boulder and works withpeople to create custom scentsthat can be used as oils or addedto bath and body products thatcan help melt away the stresses of-ten appearing in the holiday sea-son.

For the holidays, she describedthree main categories for scents:soft and warm comfort scents thatmake you relax; food scents thatevoke hunger and memories; andtree and pine scents that often fillthe home during the holidays.

The fresh evergreen smell dur-ing the holidays is one many peo-ple enjoy, and it’s an easy scentthat can be brought indoors withthe addition of a few pieces ofgreenery. Spicy warmth can beadded by boiling potpourri andspices on the stove.

“Scent is a learned experiencebuilt on memories,” she says. Theholidays are a time when thosememories flood. It’s just a matterof finding the perfect combinationor scent that brings those memo-ries home.

Distinguishable scents bringforth memories of the past

The Essense Studio in Boulder can custom create anyscent and use them in body products and roomdiffusers. (Paul Litman/Times-Call)

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Longmont Times-Call

E-mail. Blog. Text. These arewords that kids as young as 2might be familiar with. As parentsand caregivers continue to catch-up in an electronic world, kidstoday are advancing at a rapid pace.

Kory Smith, store manager ofRadioShack in Longmont, says kidsoften want what their role modelshave, and in an electronic worldthat is usually a cell phone, laptopor game system. Parents can bereassured that most of the productsput on the market that modeladult-like toys are geared towardlearning.

Raj Sharan of Best Buy says whilekids often want gaming systemsand laptops, parents also seek suchgifts because they offer the benefitof fun and learning all-in-one. “It isthe way our lives are speeding up,”Sharan says. “Everything is aboutmaking your life easier, moreaccessible and getting the most outof your time.”

Now with learning gamesystems, instead of just playingMario Bros., kids can play some-thing fun that also enforces whatthey’re learning in school.

To make sure you are gettingsomething your kid will enjoy,

Smith says to never be afraid tobring them into the store to lookaround and make sure they knowexactly what the product does. Justbecause it looks cool doesn’t meanit does what they envision. Also,look for items kids can grow with.Smith says most game systems areadaptable. And, prepaid cellphones can be quite inexpensive,and offers several options forparents to make sure the phone issafe and supports their needs.

Feed inquisitive minds thisholiday season with these gift ideasfrom RadioShack and Best Buy.

• The Leap Frog Leapster 2 is aportable game system that iseducational. Kids as young as age 4can brush up on their skills inmath, reading, art and music.Games are purchased separately.($49.99, Best Buy)

• Learn about Earth and theconstellations with the Glow StarGlobe from Jakks Pacific. Thisglobe transforms from an ordinarymap during the day to a full glow-ing map of the constellations bynight. This two-in-one globe letsyou learn about geography andastronomy, and even mimics thereal life rotation of the Earth on itsaxis. ($24.97, RadioShack)

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• Help your kidscatch up on theirreading anywherewith the Sony Read-er. This digital read-er allows for you toload your books onit and take it withyou. Foster yourkids reading andimagination. (BestBuy, $199.99)

• Stay active withthe Wii Fit Plus andWii Balance Boardfrom Nintendo Wii. Customize yourworkout and keep track of your fa-vorite programs. Fun for the entirefamily. ($99.99, Best Buy)

• Keep young minds in motion withthe VTech V.Smile Motion ActiveLearning System. This gaming consoleteaches children lessons in math,reading, science and more while alsofeaturing wireless, motion-activatedgameplay. ($59.99, RadioShack)

• VTech My Bilingual Laptopshown here in purple and yellow willintroduce your preschooler to lan-guage. Your child will learn Englishand Spanish through activities in lan-

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• Keep all your secrets safe with theMoxie Girls Secret Sign-In Journal.This gift is every young girl’s dream.($24.99, RadioShack)

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Metal designs made by Micheal Krob and right,Butterfly Wing necklaces by dIANKA are available atArt Mart in Boulder.

Choosing giftideas foryour holidaypreference

By Daelena Tinnin

Photos By Paul Litman

Longmont Times-Call

Happy Christmahanukwnazaa!We ’ve all heard the catchy saying incommercials, but what doescombining a Santa, a dreidel and aunity cup mean when it comes tofinding that special gift? As thistriple-layered holiday approaches,it might be helpful to know thehistory behind each holiday andhow to find an appropriate gift.Who knows, you might evendecide to celebrate somethingdifferent this year.

Christmas, traditionally celebrat-ed on Dec. 25, commemorates thebirth of Jesus and although it isconnected to the Christian faith, itis widely celebrated in a secularsense. Fun fact: Christmas wasdeclared a federal holiday in theUnited States on June 26, 1870.

Hanukkah is a Jewish holidaythat is celebrated during eight daysand nights and commemorates therededication of the holy temple inJerusalem. In Hebrew, Hanukkahtranslates to “dedication.” Fun fact:Hanukkah starts on the 25th dayKislev on the Hebrew calendar. Thisyear it runs Dec. 11 through 19.

Kwanzaa is a non-religiousAfrican-American holiday that cele-brates community, culture and fam-ily. For a week starting Dec. 26 andending Jan. 1, Kwanzaa’s sevenprinciples: unity, self-determina-tion, collective work and responsi-

bility, cooperative economics, pur-pose, creativity and faith are cele-brated through lighting candlesand other family activities. Kwan-zaa is also a celebration of harvestand mazao, the crops of fruits, nutsand vegetables. Fun fact: The col-ors of Kwanzaa are red, black andg re e n .

So now that you have a littlebackground, let the holiday shop-ping begin. Sharald Davis, owner ofAdorn Home & Gift Gallery inLongmont, put together this list ofappropriate gifts for each holiday.

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• Cookie platters – Use these tohelp the children set out cookiesand milk for Santa Claus.

• Wood crosses – Fill your homewith the Christmas spirit and deco-rate with these carved treasures.

Hanukkah• Candles – Hanukkah is known

as the festival of lights so candlesare a great gift. The Fraiser firbrand is popular at Adorn. “We sellout of these every year. They smellso great,” Church says.



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Gifts like hand-painted glasses, Aspen leaf ornaments and sky chairs available at Art Martin Boulder make great gift ideas for anyone.

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• Educational games – Another giftfor family time that can be playedthroughout the eight days and nights.

• Inspirational and personalizedmugs – Find ones that say “peace”and “live simply” or find ones withpersonal characteristics that matchthe giftee.

Kwanzaa• Inspirational signs and photo-

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By Lisa A. Flam

The Associated Press

This gift-giving season, $25 andunder is the place to be. The econo-my is slowly recovering, yet con-sumers remain nervous, leading re-tailers to offer more items for $25 orless, experts say.

“A few years ago there was no pricebarrier for most retailers and mostconsumers,” says Kathy Deane, presi-dent of the New York-based retailconsultancy Tobe. “Now consumersare looking for value. This is the yearof $25 and under gifts.”

In the past, stores and malls fo-cused on presents less than $50 orless than $100, says Marshal Cohen,chief industry analyst at market re-search firm NPD Group. “This year,the $25 price point really has resonat-ed,” Cohen says. It’s what most peo-ple will spend for stocking stuffers orgifts for people outside their immedi-ate family.

“That’s the magic price point linewhich retailers recognize is their tar-get zone,” he says. “Twenty-five dol-lars buys someone a gift that says, ‘I

thought about you.’”This year’s holidays will be cau-

tious ones, Cohen says, with storesoffering traditional, practical gifts.“The retailer is going to say, ‘We un-derstand the economy is challenging.Instead of trying to shove a $100cashmere scarf down your throat,why don’t you give a $19.99 speciallambswool scarf that feels like cash-m e re ? ’”

Popular gifts are likely to includeaccessories and apparel such as cos-tume jewelry, grooming gadgets,small leather goods, cold weather sta-ples like lined gloves, cosmetic bags,wallets and cuff links for men. Alsopopular will be DVDs, books, elec-tronics accessories and $25 gift cards,Cohen says.

“All kinds of things are going to beavailable to make your life a tiny bitb e t t e r, ” he says.

Wo m e nYou can find a sweater for $25, but

there are also many trendy and stylishaccessories. Try leggings, which arefashionable this fall and fit into

spring’s skinny-leg silhouette. HUEoffers cotton leggings for $25 inblack, brown, navy, gray and purple,and HUE by Trina Turk special edi-tion tights in argyle and two-tonepatterns for $20 a pair. Both are avail-able at Hue.com. “Leggings are thehottest selling thing right now. Every-one is obsessed with leggings,” saysAlison Hessert, a spokeswoman forHUE.

Fossil makes a contact lens caseand a pill case ($20) or coin purses($22) in a crewel-inspired print,available at Macy’s. There’s also a Jes-sica McClintock satin clutch in goldand other colors for $25 for eveningsout, and a Dooney & Bourke coinpurse for $25, both at macys.com.

Cosmetic bags, which often get

grimy and need to be replaced, makea great gift. Trina makes a good-look-ing makeup bag that doubles as aclutch in stylish patterns and colors,from $22 at department stores suchas Nordstrom and Bergdorf Good-man. There are colorful cosmetic cas-es from the resurgent LeSportsac atMacy’s for $20.

Shoppers will be looking for giftsthat are fashionable and interesting,such as statement necklaces, banglesand leather wrist bands, Deane says.

For your favorite hostess, there’s abountiful supply of stylish and practi-cal items for the home. Think teatowels, note cards, candles, pictureframes, decorative soaps, plants andflowers, food gifts and kitchen items.



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The Martha Stewart collection includes a cocktail shak-er at Macy’s for $24.99, and holiday-themed spatulas.

For a wine lover, bottle stoppers can be had for $18from slantcollections.com. There’s a faceted diamondstopper and others in animal prints like zebra and gi-raffe. Coasters are great for those who entertain often. Aset of four inspired by hand-painted wallpaper made inChina features birds and flowers and is available fromw i l l i a m s b u rg m a r k e t p l a c e . c o m .

For women you know well who don’t always carry apurse – for instance, when they are jogging – t h e re ’s theRacktrap, a credit-card-size pocket that goes into the brato hold essentials. From theracktrap.com, a single goldone costs $7.95, or there’s the “fashion fourpack” ofwhite lace, black lace, nude lace and a sweat-proof bluesport version for $19.95.

MenFor the guys, there’s the ultra-traditional gift of socks

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Macy’s has Gold Toe argyle socks for $8 a pair, orthree pairs for $21 in traditional styles like pinstripe,pindot, and solid black, navy and brown.

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Give a little Birthstones 101Birthstone jewelry is a perfect

gift because it is personal andmeaningful in nature. It is oftenthought that birthstones bringgood luck to the person wearingit. Below is a birthstone guidethat will make jewelry selectiona breeze.

• January – Garnet. A durableand brilliant semi-preciousstone, garnet is commonlyavailable in colors such as green,red and yellowish-orange.

• February – Amethyst. Apurple variant of quartz, it’savailable in colors from deepburgundy to pale lilac.

• March – Jasper. An opaquestone with wide color variations.There are more than 50different types of Jasper,categorized according topattern, including Dalmatian,Lemon, Leopard, Picture andYellow Jasper.

• April – Cubic Zirconia. Abrilliantly transparent, colorlessor white substitute for dia-monds. It can also be coloredto resemble semi-preciousstones.

• May – Agate. A form ofquartz that comes in manycolors and patterns.

• June – Pearl. Freshwaterpearls occur naturally in musselsfound in rivers throughout theworld. Cultured pearls comefrom oysters that have beenartificially stimulated to producepearls.

• July – Onyx. Known for itssmooth, fine texture, onyx isalmost always black, but can bea deep brown, tan or white.

• August – Peridot. A volcanicgem with rich green colors.

• September – Lapis. A naturaland intense blue stone thatsometimes has small, sparklinggold- or silver-colored flecks.

• October – Faux Opal. Asubstitute for Opal, a gemstonethat shines with a wide play ofcolors.

• November – Citrine, YellowTopaz. Citrine is a pale yellow oramber member of the quartzfamily. Yellow Topaz can rangefrom bright yellow to goldenbrown.

• December – StabilizedTurquoise. Natural turquoisethat has been injected with aclear resin to improve color andhardness and to protect againstfading.

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Jewelry can be a great holiday giftto receive, but for many, buying jew-elry to give is intimidating. Here’swhat you need to know so you canbuy just the right gift for that spe-cial someone.

Determine your BudgetWhile some save for months to

make a jewelry purchase, buying abauble for that special someonedoesn’t have to be expensive.

Your budget will determineif you can purchase an entirejewelry look, including a necklace,bracelet and earrings, or just onepiece that can be built upon later.For those on a modest budget,consider buying a great pair ofearrings now and the accompanyingnecklace or ring for a futuregift-giving occasion.

Bonnie Kelly and Teresa Walsh,co-founders of Silpada Designs, sayit’s possible to find something to fitevery budget.

“You can buy without breakingthe bank by investing in a fewquality pieces of jewelry that shecan wear in a variety of ways,” Kellysays. “The easiest way to get thatwow factor is with a classic state-ment piece of jewelry that she canwear with a little black dress or afitted T-shirt and jeans.”

Get to Know her Personal StyleTake cues from her personality

and wardrobe to select jewelry thatis sure to please. Use the stylecategories below that take herindividuality into account.

• Sporty – Casual and comfort-able are the hallmarks of sportystyle. Simple jewelry, such as smallearrings on posts or short chainnecklaces make perfect gifts for thesporty woman in your life.

• Trendy – A person with a trendypersonality has the latest looks andlikes to stand out in the crowd.Striking accessories, such as boldstatement necklaces and layeredbangle bracelets, will please her.

• Classic – Elegant, traditionaland timeless are the fiber of a classiclook. Trends may come and go, butelements like pearls and sterling sil-ver will always be in style, makingthem an exquisite gift for someonewith a classic look.

• Romantic – A soft, feminineand glamorous wardrobe could

mean she has a romantic style.Therefore, she may lovesparkly jewelry such as acubic zirconia necklace orfeminine dangling earrings.

Still stumped?Ask her friends and family if

she’s got her eye on a particular

piece of jewelry. They may even beable to tell you her favorite brandsshe’s been eyeing.

Kelly also recommends havingher create a wish list. “Show herpictures or a jewelry catalog and askher to identify her favorites,” shesays. “Keep the list – then when ajewelry-buying occasion comes up,you’ll know exactly what will makeher happy.”



’Tis the Season to be SafeArticle Resource Association

The holiday season is filled withendless celebrating, shopping anddecorating. But during all the hustleand bustle, people often overlooksimple safety precautions. Whetherdecorating a home inside and outwith colorful lights, setting upholiday items in your office orstringing decorations in a dormroom, it is important to remembersome holiday safety tips.

CSA International, a global certifi-cation and testing organization, rec-ommends that you follow these in-door and outdoor decorating andsmart shopping tips to help ensureeveryone has a safe holiday season.

Indoor Safety Tips• Inspect holiday light strings each

year and discard any with frayedcords, cracked lamp holders or looseconnections.

• Never tack or staple lightingstrings or extension cords to anys u rf a c e .

• Never run electrical cordsthrough doorways or under carpetsand rugs.

• Always turn off holiday lightswhen you leave the house unattend-ed or when going to bed.

• Do not use open flames or can-dles on or near flammable materialssuch as wreaths, trees or paper deco-rations.

• Avoid hanging decorations on ornear objects like fire sprinklers, fire

extinguishers, exit corridors or exitsigns which can hinder one’s visionor safety.

Outdoor Lighting Tips• Before working with outdoor

wiring, turn off the electricity to thesupply outlet and unplug the con-nection.

• Ensure that light strings, cords,spotlights and floodlights are certi-fied and marked for outdoor use.

• When hanging lights outdoors,keep electrical connectors aboveground, out of puddles or snow andaway from metal gutters.

• Use insulated fasteners such astape or plastic clips rather than nailsor tacks to hold lights in place.

• Remove lights promptly after theholidays to avoid damage caused byextended exposure to harsh weather.

• Use a certified timer to switchlights on and off.

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Consumers should be wary whenpurchasing electric toys, householdappliances, power tools, consumerelectronics or other gifts with a pricethat seems too good to be true.

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New book highlightsColorado ranches

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Tucked into every corner of theColorado landscape are placeswhere legends still live. Theranches of the West, and theranchers who run them, embodywhat is true about America, andwhat we Americans want to betrue: self sufficiency, determina-tion, independence, competence,fearlessness and an abiding rever-ence for the land that has blessedus with abundance and opportu-n i t y.

These ranches tell of a life thatis fast disappearing. There is pres-sure to sell out to developers forski areas and vacation homes andshopping centers. There are chil-dren who, legacy or not, no longerwant to make a living from theland. And there are taxes that canthreaten to take away what hasbeen in the family for generations.

As we watch the complex strug-gle of these ranchers to maintain a

life that is slipping away, we alsowitness the inspiring way inwhich people are coming togetherto protect it.

In 2007 and 2008, John Fieldertraveled to photograph 50 of Col-orado’s most beautiful multi-gen-erational working cattle ranches,most already protected from de-velopment. The resulting book“Ranches of Colorado” will play apart in the protection of otherranches. The project is a partner-ship of Fielder, Colorado’s preem-inent outdoor photographer, andthe Colorado land trust communi-ty including Colorado Cattlemen’sAgricultural Land Trust, ColoradoOpen Lands and the ColoradoCoalition of Land Trusts. Theseorganizations earn royalties fromeach copy of the book sold.

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Charitable giving during the holidaysBy Kimberly Crater

Longmont Times-Call

People often argue over the “true”spirit of the holiday season, saying it isnot about the toys, the food or the stress,but rather it is about giving and charity.Donating to charities can be a great wayto get the whole family into the holidaymood.

For many charities, the needs increaseduring the holiday season. Food banks,homeless shelters and other nonprofitstend to need more resources as theweather turns colder and holidaysapproach. However, the downturn of theeconomy has affected many organiza-tions and some are looking to cut backon their resources.

As needs grow within nonprofit orga-nizations, many people try to help inwhatever ways they can. With the rougheconomy, some look for other ways tocontinue giving, besides donating likevolunteering more. “People just have asense of giving back to the community,”says Eric Hozempa, executive director atthe Longmont Community Foundation.

During the holidays, consider makinga donation on behalf of some of thefriends and family members on your giftlist. Choose an organization that fightsfor something they are passionate aboutand give a donation or volunteer in theirname.

The Community Foundation can workwith individuals and families to helpthem personalize a giving plan or to findan organization or cause that matchestheir giving interests. “Families shouldlook at what values they hold dear totheir hearts,” Hozempa says. Finding anorganization that shares a commongoal or interest is important and adds apersonal touch to giving.

Families with children who want toencourage their children to get actively

involved in giving can start early byletting the youngsters help decide whichorganization to donate. Encouragingchildren to donate clothing and unusedtoys to Goodwill can help create acharitable attitude.

At the Longmont CommunityFoundation, it is possible to create adonor advised fund. With this type ofdonation, families can create their ownfund and distribute money to the causesor organizations that interest themthroughout the year, especially duringthe holidays.

The community endowment, whichgives out several thousand dollars worthof grants to hundreds of local nonprofits,is through the Longmont CommunityFoundation. The endowment ensuresthat throughout time, as the communitychanges, the needs will still be met andnonprofits will still receive necessaryfunding. This year the committee gaveout more than $93,000 in grants.

Each year, a committee of communitymembers reviews applications and grantproposals from nonprofits and decideshow much to give to each organization.The committee works to make sure theneeds of the community are met throughthe grants. “We ’re here to support thec o m m u n i t y, ” Hozempa says.

Longmont Community Foundationwas created in 1994 and works withnonprofit organizations and donors whoare interested in giving. “The spirit inLongmont and the St. Vrain Valley isextremely charitable,” Hozempa says.

The Foundation, an affiliate of theDenver Community Foundation, workswith hundreds of nonprofits in the St.Vrain Valley, including Boulder, Freder-ick, Firestone and Longmont. The foun-dation helps nonprofits set up funds toensure the organization can still operatewhen investments decrease.



Choosing the right nonprofit for donationsWith more than a hundred nonprofit organizations in the

Longmont area, deciding which to support can be a difficult de-cision.

Looking at what values are important to you and your familycan help you choose a cause to support. After deciding on acause, it is important to research organizations with similargoals. Involving other family members, especially children, inthe decision helps make sure it is something the whole familywants to support.

For example, families concerned about the environmentmight want to look at organizations like the GreenwoodWildlife Rehabilitation Center or Long Peak Energy Conserva-tion which helps low-income families afford home repairs tomake their homes more energy efficient.

The Longmont Children’s Chorale or Art in Public Placesmight be a good fit for families who want to support the localarts community.

History buffs could look into nonprofits that help pre-serve the history of St. Vrain Valley, like the Friends ofthe Longmont Museum and the St. Vrain Historical So-c i e t y.

There are dozens of organizations in the Longmontarea that are committed to helping women and vic-tims of domestic abuse. Longmont Ending ViolenceInitiative, or LEVI, and Safe Shelter of Longmontboth provide services to domestic abuse victims.

Alternatives for Youth and the Education Foun-dation for the St. Vrain Valley are two of manyorganizations dedicated to helping children andteens learn to thrive in the community.

Helping with homelessness and providing food

is a goal of many nonprofits such as the Community Table,which provides meals on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdayevenings, and The Inn Between which provides transitionalhousing to homeless families.

– Kimberly Crater

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Animal talesthat bark,squeal, mooSpecial to the Times-Call

Scholastic Storybook Treasurespresents a menagerie of make-believemayhem with the release of a newgift set for preschool children with“Treasury of 50 Storybook Classics:Animal Antics and More.” O ff e r i n gmore than seven hours of qualityc h i l d re n ’s entertainment, whimsicallyanimated to charm children who lovethe world of animals, the new setcollects the most sought-after animalstories in the series.

Fifty award-winning and classicc h i l d re n ’s stories are faithfullyadapted and brought to life for thisseven-DVD boxed set, priced forholiday gift giving. And from thebeloved stories “Harry the Dirty Dog”and “Make Way for Ducklings,” tonewer family favorites “Click, Clack,Moo: Cows That Type and I Stink!,”kids and parents alike are sure toenjoy these storybook treasures,featuring celebrity narration by MerylStreep, Sarah Jessica Parker, JohnLithgow and others. Together, thesestories have won more than 80awards including the CarnegieMedal from the American LibraryAssociation and the NAPPA GoldAward for excellence in children’svideo production.

“Treasury of 50 Storybook Classics:Animal Antics and More” includesseveral stories, providing more thanan hour of fun and an innovativeread-along function.

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4. Attach beaded trim to the side edges ofthe upper roof using tacky glue.

5. Measure and cut a piece of ribbon slightlylonger than the length of lower roof. Put astrip of double-sided tape on one side ofribbon. Squeeze a thin line of tacky glue overthe lower roof and then apply the ribbon stripover that. When dry, trim ribbon ends.

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surface with adhesive side up. Cover adhesiveside with five overlapping strips of ribbon.Repeat for both roof pieces.

8. Place the two roof sections, peak to peakand ribbon side down, over the wrong sideof the sheer fabric; cut the sheer fabric3/4-inch larger all around the roof shape.Create a “hinge” between the two roofpieces (wrong side) with a strip of tape. Applytwo more pieces of tape along the bottomedges of the wrong sides of the roof sections.Fold the sheer fabric over both long edges ofthe hinged roof, sticking the fabric to thethree strips of tape. Add bits of tape to thebottom roof corners and fold raw fabricedges in, as though wrapping a gift. Securethe roof to the birdhouse with tacky glue.Glue only one roof plane at a time; tip thebirdhouse over and weight it down, until glueis dry. Then, repeat for the other roof plane.

9. Decorate the house with Snow Writer,covering up the raw fabric edges.

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H e re ’s another silver lining to the dark economicclouds still on the horizon this holiday season: Hand-made holiday decorations are not only less costly, they’reperceived as more meaningful, as well.

From spending more time with loved ones to an im-provement in our overall health, stories abound on thepositive side effects of the shaky economy. Increased en-thusiasm for handmade items may well be the latestgood by-product of troubled economic times.

“Social science experts tell us that tough economictimes realign people’s priorities, and we’re certainly see-ing that all around us,” says Riddi Kline, vice president,marketing of Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, a leadingcraft supplies retailer. “People are placing greater empha-sis not just on cost-savings but on the meaningfulness ofa decoration or gift. Nothing is more personal and cus-tomizable than something you make yourself. And thisyear, you can find craft ideas to fit every holiday decorat-ing theme.”

So how do you decide what handmade decorationswill enhance your home’s holiday decor? Margaret Skin-ner, director of customer education of Jo-Ann Fabric andCraft Stores offers a few pointers.

• Choose craft items that complement your home’soverall theme. For example, if you love clean, contempo-rary modern lines, make items that mimic that look.Crafts that incorporate reflective surfaces and metalliclooks will fit well with contemporary themes. Softer fab-rics and materials will mesh with a country theme.

• Make crafts that will endure and be durable for sea-sons to come. “Yo u ’ll invest your time and a bit of your-self in every item you make,” Skinner says. “Opt for

items that will be easy to care for and that will appeal toyour sense of the holidays not just this year, but nextyear and the year after that, as well.”

• Give yourself plenty of time and space in which tocreate. You’re just giving yourself plenty of time to ac-complish everything you want to do. Also, dedicate aspecific area of your home to your crafting and keep allyour projects in one place – this way you’ll have every-thing you need at your fingertips.

• Get kids involved. When you create crafts with yourchildren, you’re not just making decorations, you’remaking memories that will stay with them throughouttheir lives. Plus, making crafts together will make eachitem feel that much more meaningful when you use it todecorate your home.

• Shop smart when shopping for craft supplies.Jo-Ann Fabrics is a leading seller of supplies for virtuallyevery type of crafting activity. You can find craft ideasand directions to fit every type of holiday decor atw w w. j o a n n . c o m .



Wine is a gift of flavorArticle Resource Association

Is there a person on your holidaygift list who has always wanted tobecome a little more cultured aboutwine? Perhaps he or she has attendedseveral wine tasting events to sampledifferent styles – just to pique his orher interest even more.

A wine club membership couldbe the perfect gift for a budding con-noisseur. Wine clubs ship differentstyles of wine – usually red and whitevarieties – to your house on a regularbasis, complete with backgroundhistory for the wines. A wine clubmembership is based on differentprice points, which would allow youto adjust your gift based on yourfriend or family member’s previouswine experience.

The original Wine of the MonthClub evolved more than 30 years agoin Palos Verdes, Calif., when PaulKalemkiarian purchased a pharmacywith a liquor store next door. Heturned the liquor store into a finewine shop and renamed it PalosVerdes Wines and Spirits. Soon, hebegan treating customers to specialred and white wines pulled from theshelves each month. These recom-mendations were made after manyvarieties of wine were tasted andcompared by knowledgeable cus-tomers and friends of Kalemkiarianwho became the first members of theWine of the Month Club.

Soon customers wanted to have thespecial wines of the month delivered.

This process first was done by hand,but then through shipping agencies.Eventually Kalemkiarian decided toretire, and sold off his pharmaciesand Palos Verdes Wines and Spirits,but he kept the mail order rights andtrademarked Wine of the MonthClub name.

Now his son, Paul Jr., owns theoriginal Wine of the Month Club,sampling hundreds of varieties ofwines every week to make sure thebest selections are mailed out tomembers.

A gift membership to the Wine ofthe Month Club sends the recipienttwo pre-screened bottles of wine eachmonth, every other month, or once

every three months for a year alongwith a copy of the monthly WineLetter and newsletter. The newsletterdiscusses recipes to make around thewines, the wine steward’s thoughtson the wines highlighted that month,characteristics of the grapes, charac-teristics of the region where thegrapes were grown and the mechani-cal part of making wine.

This allows your friend or familymember to become knowledgeableabout wines, their flavors and thegrapes that made them. It’s the per-fect gift to give them to become agood wine connoisseur.

For more information, visit www.wineofthemonthclub.com.

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Easy-to-use tools are another well received gift item, especially whenthey can help solve a common problem. One example is the Actron Pock-etScan Code Reader, which lets users quickly pinpoint the cause of theircheck engine light notifications and then easily turn off the light once re-pairs are made. The compact tool fits in the palm of your hand and workswith the on-board computers of 1996 and newer OBD II compliant vehi-cles, making it a must-have product for everyone from the novice to thed o - i t - y o u r s e l f e r.

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Watch classic films torev up holiday spiritMetro Creative Services

Families often have their own unique traditionswhen it comes to the holidays. Lately, families havebegun to include films in many of those traditions.That’s thanks largely to the array of classic holidayfilms that have consistently put people in the holi-day mood. Among those classics are any of the fol-lowing films.

“National Lampoon’s ChristmasVa c a t i o n ”

Led by an all-star cast includingChevy Chase and Beverly D’An-gelo, the Griswold family Christ-mas should be merry, but natural-ly turns into a hilarious disaster.Look for appearances by “Sein-feld” veteran Julia Louis-Dreyfusand legendary comedienne DorisRoberts in supporting roles.(1989)

“A Christmas Story”Growing up in 1940s America,

young Ralphie has his heart set ona Red Rider BB gun for Christmas,but it seems like Mom, his teacherand even Santa are certain he’ll“shoot his eye out” with such agift. Will Ralphie find his heart’sdesire under the tree? Watch tofind out. (1983)

“It’s a Wonderful Life”When distraught George Baily

(Jimmy Stewart) meets a compas-sionate angel, he learns what lifewould have been like if he’d neverexisted. Holiday magic wins out inthe end. (1946)

“Miracle on 34th Street”Another classic that can’t be

missed! When a man claiming tobe Santa Claus is deemed insane,a young lawyer and a headstrongyoung girl come to his rescue.(1947)

“A Christmas Carol”Yet another movie that has

spawned a series of more recentremakes. This one stars AlastairSim as Mr. Scrooge, a bitter,miserly man who doesn’t give abah humbug about the holidayseason. But will a haunting bythree ghosts change his mind andill will? (1951)

“A Charlie Brown Christmas”Charlie Brown is depressed and

can’t find the Christmas spirit.When he is put in charge of theschool’s holiday pageant andcomes in with a meager Christ-mas tree, the schoolkids ultimate-ly learn about the true meaning ofChristmas. (1965)

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As long as Christmas treeshave been a part of the holidayseason, so, too, has been thedebate over real or man-madetrees. Each side has its support-ers and detractors, and bothhave their pros and cons.

When deciding whether ornot to go to the nearby treefarm or the department store foryour holiday tree this season,consider the following factors.

Natural Tree CostNatural trees can vary in price

depending on where you go.Prices can range from less than$20 to more than $50. Whenmaking the decision, it’s impor-tant to keep in mind that a treedoes not last long, and thereforeinvesting too much moneymight not be the best way tospend your money. However,there are options to purchase re-al trees with the root ball intact,which enables homeowners toplant the tree in their yard afterthe season.

Artificial Tree CostArtificial trees will initially

have a higher price tag thantheir natural counterparts.However, they are also morecost-effective because they canbe used for several years aftertheir initial purchases.

There is also no need topurchase accessories such astree stands and watering deviceswith an artificial tree, whichare typically necessary with anatural tree.

Moving a Natural TreeThe Christmas tree lot or

farm does take steps to make iteasier to lift and move the tree,but there’s still the challenge ofgetting it home. Many people,whether driving a car or SUV,choose to put the tree on the

roof of their vehicle, but thenworry about the tree blowing offon the highway.

Then there’s the issue ofgetting the tree through thedoorway, an especially difficulttask for homeowners with olderhomes, where doorways areoften much smaller comparedto newer homes. Bringing thetree into the home can alsoleave trails of pine needles fromthe car to the house.

Moving an Artificial TreeClearly, artificial trees are

more advantageous when itcomes to moving them. Becausethey’re often boxed, these treesare lightweight and easy tomaneuver into the house.Whether a house is old or newdoes not matter when it comes

to an artificial tree thanks to thepackaging.

Natural Tree AppealNatural tree supporters feel a

natural tree is much moreaesthetically appealing. Howev-er, those buying late might bestuck with all that’s left, long af-ter the more desirable trees havefound a living room in which tospend the season.

Artificial Tree AppealWhile some like the real look

of a natural tree, others liketheir holiday tree to be perfect,with none of the warts of a nat-ural tree. Artificial trees, unlesspoorly produced, have no warts,because they’re man made. Also,an artificial tree guarantees itsowners the same look each andevery holiday season.



Stretch your dollar this yearMetro Services

Despite the economic downturn,there are a number of helpful ways tostretch your holiday dollars thisseason.

Your child may be influenced bythe hottest new toys on TV, but trynot to be swayed. Invest in highquality classic toys. Board games,puzzles, dolls, train sets, craft sets,dinosaurs, pirate ships and castleshave been capturing children’s imag-inations for generations. Your childwill still be playing with them longafter the holiday.

You can also save by taking a toyinventory with your children. Thiscan be a true teaching moment. Youcan explain that before your childgets more toys, he or she needs tosort through what they have. Dividethem into piles of what they still playwith and what they have outgrown.Your child can then help to pack upthe toys and give them to others whocan enjoy them.

Patricia Cutler, mother of three,also recommends having a Toy SwapParty with your friends. “Invite allyour friends over and ask them tobring toys their kids no longer playwith,” Cutler says. “You can thentrade your kid’s toys for theirs, andcreate ‘new’ toys for your childrenjust in time for the holidays.”

While taking your inventory, youalso may discover that your child stillloves a favorite toy or game but it ismissing the batteries or a key pieceor part. For a small fee, most manu-facturers will frequently replace amissing piece or part.

Adding accessories to a child’s fa-vorite toy is another wonderful wayto stretch your dollars. For example,

if the child still plays with their trainset, building blocks or doll, addition-al accessories can create extendedplay for the original toy. Corolle(w w w. c o ro l l e . c o m ) offers a number ofaccessories for a child’s doll. Thecompany’s collections boast dolls fordifferent ages in various sizes com-plete with coordinating fashion ac-cessories and nursery pieces likestrollers, high chairs, carrying bagsand more.

Stephanie Oppenheim, co-founderof Toyportfolio.com and an NBCToday show contributor, says thatbringing home a new accessory canspark renewed interest in oldfavorites and better yet, encouragechildren to spin new stories and pre-tend-play scenarios – the underpin-nings for developing language andstory-telling skills.

Accessories like the meal time set and highchair shown here from Corolle add extraplay value to an existing toy. (MetroServices)

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Huff and Puff Before You Stuff at theEd & Ruth Lehman YMCA in Long-mont. Today from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.,join the YMCA for a mega workout withaerobics, water aerobics and indoor cy-cling. This event is open to the commu-nity. A donation of a nonperishable fooditem and $3 per person is required. Formore information, call 303-776-0370.

Have an Enchanted Evening inNiwot

Kick off your holiday season with Ni-wot’s Enchanted Evening Nov. 27 from5 to 8 p.m. Banjo Billy’s bus will shuttleshoppers to entertainment, refresh-ments, in-store specials and holiday sur-prises in both historic Old Town andCottonwood Square.

Live entertainment will be provided.Kids also won’t want to miss Santa. Theofficial lighting of the Christmas treewill be at 6 p.m.

Santa will be back in town for theHoliday Parade Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. Afterthe parade, Santa will be at the LeftHand Grange from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.to hear kids’ re q u e s t s .

For more information, call 303-652-4144 or visit w w w. n i w o t . c o m .

Remember furry friends thisseason

The Longmont Humane Society willhave its annual Holiday Canned Pet andSupply Drive Dec. 1 to 31. The humanesociety is in need of canned kitten, catand dog food. Check the Web site atw w w. l o n g m o n t h u m a n e . o rg for the soci-ety’s wish list. Canned goods can beplaced under the Giving Tree in the lob-by of the Longmont Humane Society at9595 Nelson Road. Hours are 11 a.m. to6 p.m. daily.

LUH marks tree lightingLights of Love will grace two large

trees outside the emergency room en-trance once again this season at Long-mont United Hospital. The official light-ing ceremony is set for Dec. 2 at 5:30p.m. when a group from the LongmontChorale will sing in the lobby to bringmelody for a festive event.

Lights and two stars are available forpurchase on the tree through the LUHvolunteer office during the month ofNovember in memory or honor ofsomeone. Donors will be acknowledgedvia mail and with a poster in the LUHlobby. Lights are $10 each and one oftwo stars is $100. To purchase, call 303-651-5205.

City of Longmont andLDDA plan holiday events

Celebrate this year’s week-longLongmont Light’s festival.

• Dec. 4 – Kickoff the holidayseason downtown with the Rein-deer Dash at 6 p.m., followed bythe lighting of the Sixth AvenuePlaza tree at 6:15 p.m. Entertain-ment and activities will includefire dancers, street performers, apony carousel, wagon and cartrides and bag pipes. Visit Santa atthe Used Book Emporium, as wellas at the merchant open housefrom 6 to 8 p.m.

• Dec. 5 – Enjoy viewing the en-tries for the Gingerbread HouseCompetition from 9 to 11 a.m. atthe Senior Center at 910 LongsPeak Ave. Judging will occur from10 to 11 a.m.

• Dec. 9 – Enjoy the Holiday IceShow where local instructors andDenver-area professionals will per-form at the Longmont Ice Pavilionat 725 Eighth Ave. from 6:30 to7:30 p.m. Open, free skating andrentals will follow until 9 p.m.

• Dec. 11 – Visit Roosevelt Parkfor a variety of events, includingcarriage rides, mini train rides, fire

pits, reindeer visit, nightparachute drop at 7 p.m. and car-olers from 5 to 8 p.m. Kids can al-so take part in Santa’s Workshopat the St. Vrain Memorial BuildingGymnasium at 700 Longs PeakAve. And finally, enjoy the soundsof the holidays at the Senior Cen-ter where local musicians will per-form from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

• Dec. 12 – Roosevelt Park will

again host a variety of events, in-cluding carriage rides, mini trainrides, fire pits and carolers from 5to 8 p.m., and the All Star JazzBand from 5:45 to 8 p.m. at the Se-nior Center.

Kick off the evening with theHometown Holiday Parade ofLights at 5 p.m. downtown. Fire-works will follow at 6:30 p.m. atRoosevelt Park.

Janene Donelson enjoys a smooch from her pooch, Sophia, as the two ride onThe Peaks Care Center float in the Longmont Parade of Lights in 2008. (JoshuaBuck/Times- Call)

Berthoud aims to help local families with eventLight, color, music and food will be the focus during a two-day

holiday festival in the Berthoud community. Local residents willcome together to make a difference in the life of a child or familyby organizing the annual Christmas on Dec. 3 and 4 in Berthoud.

Money raised will be distributed to families in the area who arenominated through area organizations.

Throughout the two-day event, there will be a Festival of TreesSilent Auction for Christmas trees, wreaths and raffle opportuni-ties at various businesses throughout town. The Gift Tour will al-low people to tour businesses throughout Berthoud and bid onuniquely designed wreaths and trees, and buy raffle tickets forgifts. In addition, the Festival of Trees Craft Boutique at GracePlace, 250 Mountain Ave., will give everyone a shopping outlet tofind local handcrafted gifts for everyone on their list.

Start Dec. 4 with the Holiday Home Gift Bazaar sponsored bythe Berthoud Community Center, 248 Welch Ave. Home-basedbusinesses will feature holiday items, bake sale goods and raffleopportunities. Kids can make their way over to Berthoud Elemen-tary school for the Make and Take Crafts event, which includespretzel making, Christmas ornament balls and cookie mixes.Prices range from $1 to $5, but all the proceeds benefit the needyin Berthoud.

Don’t miss the parade of lights at 5 p.m. on Saturday where kidswill see Santa before taking part in a chili dinner from 6 to 9 p.m.at the Community Center.

To find out more about Christmas in Berthoud, contact thechamber of commerce at 970-532-4200 or visit w w w. c h r i s t m a s i nb e r t h o u d . o rg .

The Grinch was one of many visitors to theChristmas in Berthoud parade in 2008. This year’sfestivities are set for Dec. 3 and 4. (CourtesyBerthoud Chamber of Commerce)



Celebrate Erie WinterfestThe annual Erie Winterfest

will put everyone in the moodfor the season with a communi-ty arts and craft fair, storytime,tree decorating, food donationcollection, parade, Santa visitsand photos, entertainment, re-freshments and more.

The day-long event begins at9 a.m. on Dec. 5, when the ErieRotary Holiday Arts and CraftFair kicks off at the Erie Com-munity Center until 3 p.m.With free admission to the fair, people will be able to view and pur-chase local art and craftsman pieces while also enjoying holiday en-t e rt a i n m e n t .

The “Little Town on the Prairie” Winter at the Erie Community Li-brary will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and offer story readings, holidaymusic and refreshments. In addition, there will be drawings for ticketsto see the musical “Little House on the Prairie.”

Later in the day, from 3 to 5:30 p.m., help the community decoratethe town’s tree and light it up. The Winterfest Parade will proceeddown Briggs Street and Santa will be available for photos with thec h i l d re n .

The Winterfest activities will continue through December.• The Erie High School Holiday Concert is set for Dec. 9.• The annual Holiday Lighting Contest will get the town of Erie ex-

cited as everyone decorates their homes and businesses for the sea-son. Entries must be registered by Dec. 7 and will be judged on Dec.10.

• The Erie Middle School holiday concerts will show off the talentsof the young performers. On Dec. 15 the choir concert will be at 6p.m. at the Middle School Auditorium, and the band concert at 7:30p.m. Two days later, on Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m., the orchestra concertwill perform at the high school auditorium.

• Finally, wrap up the festivities with the Erie Rotary Polar BearFamily Bicycle Ride on New Year’s Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Start atthe Erie Community Center with registration at 10 a.m. Costs are $20per rider or $40 per family. The official start is at 11 a.m. with 1, 5 and15 mile routes.

All participants receive a free T-shirt, and returning riders can enjoycomplimentary chili and drinks from noon to 1 p.m.

For more information on any of the Erie Winterfest events, visitw w w. e r i e c o l o r a d o ro t a ry. o rg or call 303-828-4669.

Tour local homes decked in holiday flairA Longmont tradition, the 44th annual Christmas Home Tour spon-

sored by First Congregational Church, will allow participants to browseboth historic and new homes bursting with holiday sights. The tour willinclude two homes in Old Town – 800 Emery St. and 917 Third Ave. –and a home in Prospect at 806 Neon Forest Circle Drive.

The tour is Dec. 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Attendees can strollthrough local homes to view holiday decorations. The Christmas HomeTour supports church ministries and several local charities, including theOUR Center, Tiny Tim Center and the Salud Clinic.

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Support the Christmas Tree FestivalThe Tiny Tim Center will host its 28th Annual

Christmas Tree Festival Dec. 5 and 6. This is oneof the largest fundraising events for the center.Through volunteer efforts and financial sponsor-ship, all of the day’s proceeds benefit Tiny Tim’stherapeutic preschool program. For more infor-mation, call 303-776-7417.

Three-year-old Xavier Moy watches a toy train circle a“Thomas the Train”-themed Christmas tree during theTiny Tim Christmas Tree Festival in 2006. (Times-Call)

Firestone gears up for the holiday seasonMeet up for cookies and hot cocoa at the Holiday Trail

Walk on Dec. 5 in Firestone. Meet at Gateway Park,south of Safeway, at 4:45 p.m. The Trail Walk will startat 5:15 p.m. and end up at Crist Park by 6 p.m. for theofficial Tree Lighting Ceremony. Santa will be there, sokids come prepared to visit. For more information, visitw w w. c i . f i re s t o n e . c o . u s or call 303-833-3291.

Enjoy holiday performances at Vance BrandCivic Auditorium

• Come see the Longmont Symphony Orchestra andBoulder Ballet perform the graceful beauty of ballet inthe performance of the holiday classic “The Nutcracker”at Skyline High School’s Vance Brand Civic AuditoriumDec. 5 and 6. Saturday’s performance is at 4 p.m. andSunday’s is at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $11 to $29.

• Enjoy the Fifth Annual Nutty Nutcracker withAirborne Dance and their nutty take on the belovedChristmas tradition on Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. atVance Brand Civic Auditorium.

For more information about Vance Brand Auditoriumconcerts, call 303-772-5796.

Boulder lights up for the holiday season• Children can get their requests into Santa by visiting

him at the annual St. Nick’s on the Bricks event. Kids ofall ages can take part in the event that runs Saturdaysfrom Nov. 28 through Dec. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.The free Santa visits will be at 1303 Pearl St., at theDowntown Boulder Visitor Center.

• The Lights of December Parade is a wonderfulhometown event that winds through downtown Boulderand involves a wide cross-section of the Boulder Countycommunity with high school marching bands, fire en-gines, carolers, church floats, nonprofit and civic organi-zations, and businesses. Parade begins at 6 p.m. on Dec.5 at the corner of 15th and Pearl streets.

For more information about any Boulder events, call303-449-3774 or visit w w w. b o u l d e rd o w n t o w n . c o m .

Jester’s Dinner Theatre performance of the “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” shows through Dec. 26.(Courtesy Jesters)

Lyons set for the holidays• The annual Lyons Holiday

Parade of Lights and FireworksShow is a spectacular annualevent that includes a parade,fireworks and live music inSandstone Park. Enjoy theevent on Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m.For more information, call303-823-8250.

• The 35th Annual LyonsHoliday Bazaar on Dec. 5 and 6features handmade arts andcrafts. Check it out at theLyons Elementary School Gym,off Stickney Street in Lyons.The event benefits theLyons Depot Library. For moreinformation, call 303-823-5165.

• The Lyons Golden GangHoliday Bazaar will take placeat Odd Fellows Hall, Fourthand High streets, from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. on Dec. 5 and 6. En-joy handmade crafts for sale, achili lunch, homemade tamalesand a bake sale. All proceedsbenefit the Lyons GoldenGang.

Jesters provides holidayentertainment

• “Nuncrackers The Nunsense ChristmasShow” will play through Jan. 10. Catch it onFriday and Saturday nights with dinner at 6p.m. and curtain at 7:45 p.m., or on Sundayafternoon with dinner at 12:30 p.m. and cur-tain at 2:15 p.m.

Dinner and show admission is $32 foradults, $30 for students and seniors, and $23for children 12 and younger. Show-only tick-ets are also available.

• “S c ro o g e , ” a perennial favorite, will playDec. 14 through 30. Dinner will be served at

6 p.m. with curtain at 7:45 p.m. every night,except on Dec. 20, 24 and 27. Come and en-joy this classic musical version of Dicken’s “AChristmas Carol.” Dinner and show admis-sion is $32 for adults, $30 for students andseniors, and $23 for children 12 and younger.Show-only tickets are also available.

• The Jesters School for the PerformingArts will present “The Best ChristmasPageant Ever” through Dec. 26. The showfeatures the Herdmans – badly behaved chil-dren who go to Sunday school for the firsttime. Admission is $5.

For reservations, call 303-682-9980 or visitw w w. j e s t e r s t h e a t re . c o m .

Let music evoke the holidays at theUniversity of Colorado

The air is crisp outside but the hall is filledwith the warm aroma of evergreens and thesounds of joyous voices at the annual HolidayFestival at the University of Colorado at Boul-der. Every year, thousands of concertgoersgather at Macky Auditorium for what has be-come one of the Front Range’s favorite ways tocelebrate the coming of the holiday season.

The uplifting sight of hundreds of perform-ers including the College of Music’s choirs, or-chestra, ensembles and faculty soloists makesthe Holiday Festival a wonderful seasonal cel-ebration to share with family and friends.

Shows are Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 5 at 4and 7:30 p.m.; and Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. Tickets are$12 to $52. For more information, visitw w w. c u c o n c e r t s . o rg .

The University of Colorado Holiday Festival is a favoriteevery year. (Courtesy CU)



Celebrate in Estes Park withart events, concerts, paradesand more

Nestled in the Colorado Rockies,Estes Park offers a variety of holidayevents, from parades and art to carol-ing and sleigh bells.

• The Seventh Annual Holiday ArtExhibition – Celebrating the Seasonexhibit opens with a reception onDec. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibitruns through Jan. 3. This annual cel-ebration features art from local andnationally renowned artists,including painting, photography,glass, jewelry, wood and bronzesculpture, ceramics, fiber and mixedmedia. Stop by the Cultural ArtsCouncil Fine Art Gallery at 423 W.Elkhorn Ave. For more information,call 970-586-9203 or visitw w w. E s t e s A r t . c o m .

• Wander through Estes Park forthe annual Holiday Art Walk fromNov. 27 through Jan. 3. Tour mapsare available at the Cultural ArtsCouncil, 423 W. Elkhorn Ave. The artwalk runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. andis free to walkers. For more informa-tion, call 970-586-9203.

• Catch the Glow HolidayCelebration and Evening Parade willkick off the holiday season on Nov.27. Activities begin at noon and theparade starts at 5:30 p.m. All eventsare free and are in downtown EstesPark. For more information, call 970-577-9900

• Fill your home with homemade

baked goods and crafts from the Hol-iday House Christmas Bazaar onNov. 28. Admission is $1 at the door.The bazaar runs from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. at the Estes Park ConferenceCenter at 201 S. St. Vrain Ave. Formore information, call 970-586-7205.

• The Estes Park Holiday HomeTour will be on Dec. 5 from 11 a.m.to 4 p.m. Check out some of EstesPark’s unique mountain abodesdecked out in holiday finery. Ticketsare $12 in advance and $15 the dayof the tour, and are available at theEstes Park Visitors Center at 500 BigThompson Ave. For more informa-tion, call 970-586-5800.

• Performing Rutter’s “The Magni-ficat,” the Oratorio Society Chorusand Chamber Orchestra of EstesPark, presents concerts on Dec. 5and 6. Saturday’s performance is at 7p.m. and Sunday’s concert at 3 p.m.Free-will donation. The concert willbe at Mountain View Bible Fellow-ship at 1575 S. St. Vrain Ave. Formore information, call 970-586-9405.

• Enjoy the Estes Park Music Fes-tival Winter Concert with Dr. Chris-tine Armstrong performing on Dec. 6at 2 p.m. This holiday event will takeplace at the Stanley Hotel, 333 W.Wonderview Ave. Admission is $5for adults and free for children orstudents.

For more information, visitw w w. e s t e s p a r k m u s i c f e s t i v a l . o rg or call970-586-9519.

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ing floats, giant balloons, marching bands and fun characters. Gear upfor this tradition on Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. in downtownDenver. For more information, visit w w w. d e n v e r p a r a d e o f l i g h t s . c o m .

Help Denver glow with lightsWitness the magic of Downtown Denver starting with this year’s

Grand Illumination on Nov. 27. The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. withmusic, a visit from Rockies mascot Dinger-Claus, refreshments and acountdown to when the lights come on at the city and county buildingat 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 303-534-6161 or visitw w w. d o w n t o w n d e n v e r. c o m .

Denver Parade of Lights. (Courtesy Downtown Denver)

This “Sleigh Ride in the Rockies” oil painting was done by Dawn Normali. (CourtesyCultural Arts Council of Estes Park)

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Courtesy Denver Botanic Gardens/Scott Dressel-Martin

Winter blooms with festivebotanic gardens display

See the Denver Botanic Gardensboth downtown and at Chatfieldtransformed into a wonderland oflights.

Blossoms of Light returns to theDenver Botanic Gardens this year, af-ter being suspended last year due toconstruction. This spectacular displayof more than 1 million colorful lightswill be draped throughout the gar-dens, illuminating the plants, treesand hardscape features. And, in an ef-fort to save more energy and a step to-ward sustainability, more light-emit-ting diodes (LED) lights will beadded.

Enjoy romantic kissing spots undermistletoe and the popular HoloSpexglasses that turn the lights into 3Dshapes. Also new this year will be icesculptures placed throughout thepath to further set the scene for a

winter wonderland.Blossoms of Lights runs nightly

Dec. 4 through Jan. 3 from 5:30 to 10p.m.

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The Chatfield location rests alongthe Colorado foothills, lending aspectacular display for lights, a chil-d re n ’s play area with a treehouse anda restored 1880s homestead that willbe decorated in a charming Coloradocountry Christmas motif.

Vendors will be onsite with warmdrinks, tasty treats and food. Familiescan also opt for a hay ride throughthe trail for $5 per person.

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Enjoy theater at the Denver Performing Arts Complex• Holiday-themed tours – Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Denver

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• The heart-warming classic of “The Christmas Carol” returns thisyear with original songs, ghostly chills, laughter and warmth as themiserly Ebenezer Scrooge is haunted by the spirits of his past, presentand likely future. Shows run Nov. 27 through Dec. 26 at varying times.Tickets starts at $18.

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