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Plan a cookie exchange

Choosing the perfect grill

Wrap up in a warm scarf

Soothe your soul with tea

Baking up holiday memories

Thrift store finds

Toys that top the hit list

Gifts that are soft and cuddly

Make a tie blanket

Cooking up some kitchen gifts

Treat yourself to luxury

Gifts for your elderly friends

Local foods make great giving

Sports enthusiasts score up items

Create custom greeting cards

Storybook classics released

Digital photo frames create memories

To y s “R”Us releases top toys

Gift ideas for your sweetheart

Herbs and spices offer gift solutions

Pumpkin treats to bake and share

The hottest tech gadgets this year

Ideas for the music maven

Take the stress out of decor

Local holiday happenings

Charitable giving

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Kristi RitterSpecialty Publications Editor

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Summer StairSpecialty Publications Associate [email protected], 720-494-5429

Contributing WritersLauren Feighery and Anna Taylor

On the CoverLeah models scarves and a hatcourtesy Dillard’s in Longmont.

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Make holiday traditions lastwith annual cookie exchange

Kisses Cocoa CookiesMakes 54 cookies1 cup (2 sticks) butter ormargarine, softened

2/3 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract12/3 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup Hershey’s Cocoa1 cup finely chopped pecansAbout 54 Hershey’s KissesPowdered sugar

Beat butter, granulated sugarand vanilla in large bowl untilcreamy. Stir together flourand cocoa; gradually add tobutter mixture, beating untilblended. Add pecans; beatuntil well blended. Refrigeratedough about 1 hour or untilfirm enough to handle. Heatoven to 375 degrees.Remove wrappers fromchocolates.

Mold scant tablespoon ofdough around eachchocolate, coveringcompletely. Shape into balls.Place on ungreased cookiesheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutesor until set. Cool about 1minute; remove from cookiesheet to wire rack. Coolcompletely. Roll in powderedsugar. Roll in powdered sugaragain just before serving, ifdesired.

Peanut Butter BlossomsMakes 48 cookies48 Hershey’s Kisses1/2 cup shortening3/4 cup Reese’s CreamyPeanut Butter

1/3 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup packed light brown sugar1 egg2 tablespoons milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract11/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon saltGranulated sugar

Heat oven to 375 degrees.Remove wrappers fromchocolates. Beat shortening andpeanut butter in large bowl untilwell blended. Add 1/3 cupgranulated sugar and brownsugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg,milk and vanilla; beat well. Stirtogether flour, baking soda andsalt; gradually beat into peanutbutter mixture.

Shape dough into 1-inch balls.Roll in granulated sugar; place onungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8to 10 minutes or until lightlybrowned. Immediately press achocolate into center of eachcookie; cookie will crack aroundedges. Remove from cookiesheet to wire rack. Coolc o m p l e t e l y.

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’Tis the season for delicious treats andfestive gatherings. The fun of baking, sharingrecipes and getting together for holidayparties such as a cookie exchange are whatmake the season extra-special.

If you’re looking for party ideas, tips andrecipes, visit www.HersheysCookies.com. It’sthe ultimate online destination to find andshare recipes, as well as learn hints and tipsfrom Hershey’s baking expert Linda Stahl.

“We ’ve created the ultimate resource forholiday hosts this year – an online communi-ty where holiday entertaining enthusiasts canswap recipes, share photos and connectabout their holiday baking traditions,” Stahlsays.

Plan your party this season by visiting thewebsite where tasty recipes feature holidaystaple baking ingredients such as Hershey’sKisses brand chocolates, cocoa and bakingchips. Visitors will also have an opportunityto apply to host one of 1,000 cookieexchanges. If selected, applicants will receiveevent party packs complete with the neces-

sary ingredients to host the ultimate cookieexchange, including baking products, recipebooklets to share with guests and a specialhostess gift.

Stahl offers the following tips to host acookie exchange:

• Provide each guest with a sample recipein their invitation.

• Set up an e-mail list allowing guests toshare what cookies they will bring, soduplicates aren’t an issue.

• Once you know how many guests arecoming, let party attendees know how manycookies to bring.

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Light the FireBy Kristi Ritter • Photos by Paul Litman • Longmont Times-Call

Grill season is year-round when you live in Col-orado, as mild winters allow you to enjoy that sizzlingtaste of perfection almost anytime of the year. Evendie-hard grillers can be found outdoors with snowfalling around them tending to dinner on the grill.

Steve Carson, general manager at Ace Hardware inLongmont, says grill season never ends for them,referring to the entire greenhouse out back full of grills.The holiday season is a great time to wrap up a grill forthat special someone, or maybe even treat yourself.

With so many options available for grill types,determining what best fits your lifestyle may requiresome thought and research.

“Once you figure out who you’re shopping for, thenext step is to determine whether you want a gas orcharcoal grill,” Carson says. “We sell eight gas grillsfor every two charcoal ones, but charcoal is definitelymaking a comeback.”

Why the resurgence? Carson believes it’s becausepeople are doing more entertaining at home today andenjoy the opportunity to slow cook a barbecued mealto perfection. Charcoal grills also tend to be more forthe real barbecue enthusiast, according to Carson whois just the type. “Barbecuing is a hobby and people getreally passionate about it.”

James Evig, contractor sales manager at BudgetHome Center in Longmont, swears by the Traeger bar-becue experience for the ultimate in grilling. WhileBudget stocks a selection of grills year-round, theTraeger is a grill designed with three settings: high andmedium slow cooking, and a smoke setting for theoption to hot-smoke food surrounding it in a fantasticsmokey flavor. Traeger grills use natural wood pelletsthat are fed into the hopper from the firepot where airis added, acting like a miniature forge without theintense heat.

“The Traeger is a great option if you stillwant to grill, but also want to smoke abrisket through slow smoking,” Evig says.“They also work great at pulling out a lot ofthe fat without diminishing the flavor.”

Another combo grill on the market is the BigGreen Egg – a large ceramic egg-shaped grill,smoker and oven that is virtually indestructibleunder ordinary cooking conditions. Use it for grilling,smoking or even as an oven for appetizers andd e s s e rt s .

Carson says Ace carries several sizes of the BigGreen Egg, and they are definite crowd pleasers. “Theycan sear a steak like a gas grill, while also cook a pizzalike a wood fired grill.”

The Big Green Egg is great for year-round cooking,handling temperatures from below zero to 1,800degrees. And with a unique ceramic design that won’trust, it’s great for fuel efficiency with no need to addmore charcoal while cooking, and unburned charcoalcan be reused.

Overall, when you’re looking for a grill to decorateyour patio space, consider your needs and who you’llbe cooking for. Carson says material also plays a role inthe quality of grill you purchase. The more stainlesssteel parts you have on the grill, the better and longer itwill last. Also consider the accessories and options youmay use. If you’re not going to use the side burner,don’t invest in a grill with one. Maybe a grillwith a rotisserie mount would better suit yourgrilling needs.

Finally, buy the size you need. Grills todaycome in a variety of sizes based on your needand who you plan to cook for. Grilling is allabout the experience. Enjoy it!

Gas, Charcoal, Smoker or Electric?For a Crowd Pleaser...Go GasGas grills will give people the instantflame and convenience they seek, accord-ing to Linda Bertrand at Budget HomeCenter in Longmont. Easy to start andquick to preheat, gas grills are simple andclean. Many come with multiple heatzones and side burners to allow the entiremeal to be cooked outdoors. At least twoheat zones is desirable to be able to cookitems at different temperatures.

Gas grills also often have storageunderneath, allowing for the propanetank to be neatly stowed and grillaccessories to have a home.

For Barbecue Enthusiasts...Go CharcoalIf you love that smokey flavor and crave the true barbecueexperience, then splurge for a charcoal grill. Bertrand sayscharcoal grills will reach higher temperatures, while alsomaintaining lower temperatures for smoking. Charcoalgrilling may take a little longer than gas, especially thewarm-up time, but for most people it’s worth it.

Charcoal or pellets is also the way to go if you’re lookingfor a smoker for long-term smoking and grilling flavor. Checkout grills such as The Big Green Egg and Traeger for smokingoptions.

However, if you’re looking for a grilling experience withoutthe mess, charcoal may not be for you. The coals will need tobe cleaned out often, and unless you’re careful, the soot cango everywhere.

For Small Spaces and Indoor Grilling...Go ElectricFor people who are restricted in theirgrilling options, especially apartmentdwellers, an electric grill is the way to go.The small, compact size is easy for a smallpatio or indoor use with little cleanup.

The drawback? You won’t get thatcharcoal or smokey flavor, or a true sear.Electric grills also don’t cook at as hight e m p e r a t u re s .

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Wrap up these grill choices this holiday season

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Weber Spirit E-310 Gas GrillWith three burners, this Weber is all

about cooking up a serious grilled meal,and 536 inches of cooking space will max-imize it. $479, Budget Home Center.

Weber Genesis Special Edition Gas GrillYo u ’ll only find this brick red color at

specialized Weber dealers, but the WeberGenesis is fully equipped with stainlesssteel components, a side burner, threeheat zones and even a propane gauge.$749, Ace Hardware.

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Weber Performer Charcoal GrillWith built-in charcoal storage, a gas

starter, silver frame and custom brick redcolor, this Weber charcoal grill is so versa-tile. The lid mounted thermometer willkeep track of the internal heat. $349, AceHardware.

Weber One-Touch Gold Charcoal GrillThis traditional kettle charcoal grill

offers 240 square inches of grilling spacewith a hinged cooking grate for easycharcoal adding. The One-Touch cleaningsystem allows for easy removal of thecoals. $139, Budget Home Center.

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Traeger Lil’Te xModeled after its larger brother, this

portable option offers the same greatcooking potential for grilling and smoking.Features include an auger-fed burner,electronic ignition and EZ drain system.$699, Budget Home Center.

Big Green Egg Medium EGGThis size egg works great for smaller

families with a 15-inch diameter cookgrid, while still offering plenty of room tocook an 18-pound turkey, six burgers,three chickens, four steaks or even fourracks of ribs. $549, plus $108 for the nest,Ace Hardware.

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Wa r m t hSelecting the perfect scarf as a gift

Story and Photos by Lauren Feighery • Longmont Times-Call

Finding the perfect scarf forthat certain someone on yourgift list can be difficult, but don’tfear, it’s possible to find justwhat you’re looking for.

Scarves have evolved. Nolonger are they limited tokeeping you warm, but they’llalso keep you fashionable. Withnumerous colors, heaps offabrics and masses of lengths,scarves make great gifts thish o l i d a y.

The trends to watch for thisseason include the new infinityscarf – a new style that wrapsaround your neck as one contin-

uous piece of fabric, animalprints and metallics for flair,according to Rebecca Effinger,assistant store manager atD i l l a rd ’s in Longmont. For anextra pop of color this winter,Effinger says bright blue andjeweled tones are the new in-style colors.

If your struggling with fabricoptions, here’s a break down onwhich fabric to buy based onyour needs, courtesy of JudySteinkoenig, co-owner ofShuttles Spindles & Skeins inB o u l d e r.

Easy CareLook for anything labeled

super wash, wool and cotton.

SoftnessLook for a Merino wool, a

special type of wool from aMerino sheep, cashmere and silkmaterials.

Wa r m t hFor optimal warmth in the

cold winter months look foranimal fibers such as wool,alpaca, cashmere and mohare.

FashionFor those fancy scarves with a

little something extra look forsilk, cotton, rayon and acrylicmaterials.

Environmentally FriendlyTo wear some style while

being kind to mother naturelook for bamboo blends, tofuwaste and soy silk materials.


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This Temptpurscarf is made of 100percent viscose forultra softness. $38,Dillard’s.

This wild zebrascarf is made of 95percent rayon and 5percent metallic andwill keep you up todate with currenttrends. $28, Dillard’s.

The Tweety Bird scarf is made of 100percent peach fuzz yarn for a soft,feathery feel. $16.99, Kiwi Consignment

in the Twin Peaks Mall.

This turkish-blue scarf,made of 100percentrayon, workswell for auniquedelicate lookwhile stayingtrendy. $28,Dillard’s.

This men’s grey scarf willkeep any guy warm andin-style on those chilly nights.Made of 100 percentpolyester. $21.95, Buckle inthe Twin Peaks Mall.

For warmth and tradition, thistraditional plum scarf is 100 percenttraditional acrylic crochet. $12.99,Kiwi Consignment in the Twin PeaksMall.

This blue teal woolblend scarf is made of28 percent wool, 42percent acrylic and 30

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Chantal Enamel-On-Steel Tea BallTeakettle. $49.95, JAX.

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Soothe your soul this holiday season

Time for TeaBy Kristi Ritter • Longmont Times-Call

With a roaring fire in the background,there is nothing more relaxing than cud-dling up in a fluffy blanket to enjoy acup of tea that will warm the inner cock-les of your soul. And for those who takethe time to wait for the tea to seep, thearomas dance about the room, bringingcomfort to those enjoying the cup.

Tea has played an integral and aspiredrole in the lives of many people world-wide as the precious leaf was cherishedin its China homeland for having a repu-tation as an elixir of life and essence ofnature and well being. While tea hastranspired into many forms throughoutdifferent countries, those here in theUnited States enjoy it as an alternative tocoffee, served hot as a compliment to ameal or as a beverage throughout theday. Many Americans also choose todrink iced tea – an iconic symbol in theSouth – which often pairs great with out-door cooking on the grill or sweetenedwith sugar for sweet tea.

“For whatever reason, tea just seemsto open people up to be ready to share inconversation,” says Cee Dolenc, ownerof Thompson House Inn in Longmont,which has specialized in tea parties forthe past 16 years at her tea room. “Te aparties are wonderful ways to entertainbecause you don’t have to provide amain dish, instead just little bites.”

Atmosphere is also an integral part of

tea parties at the Thompson House Inn,set in a 19th century home built for J.B.Thompson, an early businessman inLongmont who wrote columns for thelocal newspaper. “This intimate locationreally opens people’s hearts to each otherto visit,” Dolenc says.

Tea time at the Inn is set using finelinens and china, flowers, tasty fingerfoods and often involves getting dressedup for an afternoon among friends.“Having tea is a fun way to pamper your-self,” she says. “T h e re ’s such comfort tothis.”

While regions worldwide serve a vari-ety of teas, including black, green or oo-long, people also use different flavoringslike milk, sugar or herbs. The tempera-ture and strength of the tea also varies.

Chris Sheehan, an employee in thekitchen department at JAX in Lafayette,says tea and the gifts surrounding it havedefinitely grown in popularity. “Peoplestudy it now, and it’s more than just teatime,” he says.

If people are just getting started drink-ing tea, there are a variety of items tohave as part of a collection. Wrap someup this holiday season by starting withunique tea pots and kettles, then addhoney pots, diffusers, tea balls and ofcourse, a never ending selection of teavarieties to try. It will enlighten yoursenses, and clear your mind and soul.


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Baking Up a Batch ofHoliday Memories

By Anna Taylor • Photos by Paul Litman • Longmont Times-Call

Growing up it never felt like the holidays until the bakingbegan. Because my mother has always been more of a cookthan a pastry chef (and because of my overly developed sweettooth), I quickly took a liking to the art of creating sweet treatsat a young age.

My earliest memories of baking were with my grandmotherwhen she would visit during the holidays. We always made hersignature ginger cookies that we would press with a specialcrystal glass to make pretty patterns on the top.

As I got older, I learned how to bake pies and treats likebrownies and fudge and from that point forth I was named theofficial treat maker for all holiday gatherings and gifts.

To this day, it doesn’t feel like the holiday season has begununtil I have my list of people to bake for, my favorite recipes onhand and supplies strewn across the counters. I love givinghomemade treats as gifts for the people I care about because, tome, creating a delicious gift specifically for someone to enjoyshows my desire to give them something straight from myh e a rt .

This year, I decided to expand my treat-making repertoire toinclude other baked goods and homemade candy.

“Bread makes a great gift because you can make it ahead oftime and keep it in the freezer,” suggests Carol Wiggins fromStir It Up Cooking School in Boulder. There are a variety ofbreads to choose from, but some of her suggestions werepumpkin and zucchini.

I was also interested in learning to make homemade candybecause I hadn’t done it before and thought it would be anedible item I could send to family and friends that live in otherstates.

I visited with Robin Autorino from Robin Chocolates inLongmont to learn the ropes of candy making. “Many peopleare nervous about working with sugar because it gets reallyhot, but as long as you’re careful it’s extremely easy,” sheexplains.

During my trip to her kitchen, she showed me the ins andouts of everything from lollipops to marzipan. We also madetwo of my favorite treats: truffles and peanut brittle. Both ofthe treats are classics, but Autorino adds little touches to spicethem up like soaking dried cranberries in liqueur or addingbaking soda to the brittle.

“Adding the baking soda to the peanut brittle gives it a moreairy texture,” she explains.

Now that I have some new tips and tricks under my belt, Ilook forward to heading into this holiday season armed withnew tasty treats to give my friends and family, as well as theclassic recipes I grew up with.

Even though I now do the holiday baking on my own, as Iam putting my cookies, pies and other treats in the oven, I’llthink of my grandmother and the gift she gave me so manyyears ago: my love for baking.

Cranberry Grand Marnier TrufflesRecipe courtesy of Robin Autorino from Robin Chocolates

1/2 cup dried cranberries11/2 tablespoons brandy

11/4 pound 72 percent dark chocolate3/4 cup cream

Macerate cranberries in brandy at least 30 minutes.Melt chocolate in microwave safe bowl on low heat in microwave

checking every 30 seconds and stirring occasionally until melted.Fold cranberries into chocolate mixture. Stir in cream,lightly warming until completely blended. Pour into baking

dish and let cool at room temperature.Use spoon or small ice cream scoop to scrape

mixture into balls. Roll between palms to makesmooth spheres. Roll balls in cocoa powder.

Peanut Brittle with CocoaNibsRecipe courtesy of Robin Autorino fromRobin Chocolates11/2 cups sugar3/4 cup corn syrup2 cups peanuts1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 teaspoons baking soda1/4 cup cocoa nibs

In a medium pot, bring sugar andcorn syrup to a boil over mediumheat. Using a candy thermometerbring mixture to 330 degrees.

Add vanilla and baking sodastirring quickly. Pour in peanuts andmix to coat.

Pour mixture onto silicone mat orwax paper and spread out. Quicklysprinkle nibs over top while mixtureis still wet.

Let cool at room temperature.Break the brittle into bite-sizedpieces.


Perfect Pumpkin BreadRecipe courtesy Anna Taylor1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree4 eggs1 cup vegetable oil2/3 cup water3 cups white sugar31/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda11/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 8-by-4 inch loaf pans.In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, water and sugar

until well blended. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda,salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Stir the dry ingredients into the pumpkinmixture until just blended. Pour into the prepared pans.

Bake for about 50 minutes in the preheated oven. Loaves are done whentoothpick inserted into center comes out clean.

If desired, drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar mixed with milk.

Easy-As Apple PieRecipe courtesy of Bonnie Taylor1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon salt8 medium tart apples thinly sliced and peeled2 tablespoons butter or margarine1 package refrigerated pie crust

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Roll one pastry round into a9-inch glass pie plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side.

In large bowl, mix sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.Stir in apples until well mixed. Pour into pastry-lined pie plate.Cut butter into small pieces and sprinkle over filling.

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Thrift Store Finds By Summer Stair

Longmont Times-Call

Buying second-hand gifts is a great way to keep holiday costs downthis year. But how do you find that perfect gift and still make it specialwhen it’s not new? The following advice will not only help you find agreat gift, but deliver it, as well.

Don’t ApologizeThis is one of the most important parts

about giving a second-hand gift – don’tapologize for it. Stacey Lyon, store man-ager at The Orange Door in Longmont,says often those on the receiving end feelgood about getting a second-hand giftbecause they know not a lot of moneywas spent on it. “I appreciate gettingsomething you know people aren’tputting out a lot of money on,” she says.“It’s the little things that add up andmean the most.”

Second-hand gift giving is also ideal forcollectors. Since they are often seekingvintage items they already expect it to beused. Gerri Fitzgerald, owner of SavvySeconds in Longmont, says shopping fora collector is ideal in a thrift store. “Thestores are very eclectic and have a littlebit of everything,” she says. Whether it’salbums, thimbles or vintage jewelry, youare sure to find it.

Plan AheadShopping second hand can take time

because you might have to look aroundfor specific items. It is definitely notsomething you want to do the day beforeyou need the gift, Lyon says.

It is also important to know yourbudget and what you are willing to spend.“There are often upscale, name-branditems that are new,” Lyon says. Theseitems may cost more than a person ex-pects when they walk into a consignmentor thrift store.

Fitzgerald agrees that sometimes shop-pers expect bottom prices, and while this

is often the case, items that have neverbeen worn or that carry a brand name aregoing to carry a higher price.

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Marti Schmauss, thrift store managerfor the east and north Longmont HumaneSociety thrift stores, says people some-times come in looking for something spe-cific, but leave with 10 other things thatare just as good. “It’s like a treasure hunt.You really have to browse and lookthrough things and you might get some-thing better than you originally thought.”

Julie Kendall, who does the visualdisplays for The Orange Door, says thebeauty of consignment shopping is thevariety it offers. “You have to keep anopen mind and you just might get some-thing three times better,” she says. “Ever ypiece is one-of-a-kind.”

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In 2009, Zhu Zhu Pets took theChristmas toy world by storm – leavingparents clamoring for the inexpensivebut in-demand hamster look-alikes.This year, however, there are plenty offun – and often fairly inexpensive –toys that are sure to top the gift lists ofAmerican children.

“Overall, this is probably going to bea good, but not stellar year,” says ChrisByrne, known nationwide as The ToyGuy. He is the director of content forTimetoPlayMag.com. “Continuing thetrend of the past couple of years, overallretail prices are down somewhat, withmany of the hot toys under $30 – andsome under $20 or even under $10, aswith the basic Zhu Zhu Pet last year atabout $7.99.”

Byrne says his “hot” picks includeMattel’s Sing-A-Ma-Jigs – funny, colorfultoys that make sounds that are“infectious and completely hilarious.”At just $12.99, “this is one of thosetoys that amuses adults and entertainskids,” Byrne says.

Young children also will crave a fewnew cartoon favorites that “come to life”thanks to Fisher-Price: “We Did It!”Dora and Dance Star Mickey.

“Dora the Explorer has been a big hitwith children and families since shetook preschool programming by storm

10 years ago,” saysBrenda Andolina,director of publicrelations and brandmarketing for Fisher-Price.“We are thrilled to helpcelebrate the 10th anniver-sary with the new ‘We DidIt!’ Dora doll.” The new Doradoll is the most lifelike ever,Andolina says.

Kids who love Mickey Mouseare in for a treat, Andolinasays. “We are thrilled thatDance Star Mickey is nowavailable to dance into thehearts of kids around thenation. It’s exciting to cre-ate a toy that can move likeDance Star Mickey – talking andinteracting with kids, emphatically wav-ing and clapping his hands, and bounc-ing to each beat.”

Young readers who enjoy the“Pinkalicious” book series, by VictoriaKann, will be thrilled with the newrelated products by Jakks Pacific. In2010, Pinkalicious and her pinktasticworld come off the pages and into thelives of young girls.

For more mature girls, Monster Highdolls, by Mattel, are “a major player inthe increasingly competitive andcrowded fashion doll market,” Byrnesays. “This is Mattel’s first launch of acomplete franchise in a while, and it’staking off incredibly.” Other fashiondolls to watch are new Liv dolls, fromSpin Master, and Moxie Teenz, fromMGA Entertainment.

Boys and their dads will love NerfStampede, which is a battery-operatedmega foam dart blaster. “It’s just pureadrenaline and fun,” Byrne says.

For older kids and their parents,board games are coming back in abig way. “T h e re ’s a lot of creativity outt h e re , ” he says. Mattel has introducedtwo new games that Byrne says he“likes a lot.” The Mattel websitedescribes Loopz as an interactivememory game that combines music,

motion and memory.

“Scrabble Flash, from Hasbro, islikely to be very strong,” Byrne says.“T h e re ’s a new Monopoly Revolutionwe like a lot. Another new game isName 5, from Endless Games.”

Almost anything related to “To yStor y” will “continue to be huge,” ac-cording to Byrne, with a variety of dif-ferent manufacturers, notably Mattel,Lego and Thinkway.

“Lego has also been having incredibleyears, and it’s on track to keep thatgoing,” Byrne says. “The Lego games areon fire, as are its ‘Toy Story’ items, andwe think Harry Potter will be huge.

“One of the things we always say is,‘The hot toy is only hot if it’s hot foryour child,’” Byrne continues. “As themarket has become increasinglyfragmented, you’ll see a lot of differentniches based on individual kids andtheir interests. However, these nichescan be huge.

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At Build-A-Bear Workshop a gift canbe made as personal and individualizedas one chooses, but can also be a bearthat is chosen out of a popular line,such as The Star Wars bears. Build-A-bear offers more than 30 va-rieties of stuffed animals in-cluding teddy bears, bunnies,dogs, kitties and more, Saun-ders says.

From gifts that benefit charitablecauses, classic holiday friends, personal-ized gifts with sound or a simple sockingstuffer there is a gift for everyone on yourlist whether they are 3 or 103.

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Longmont Times-Call

Whether it’s a teddy bear to love, arobe to keep you warm or a blanket tosnuggle up in, receiving a gift that is softand cuddly is always a delight.

While some soft gifts are all about lux-ury, others can be personal and fun. AtBuild-A-Bear Workshop in Broomfield,people can create a unique, one-of-a kindteddy bear to give as a gift.

Jill Saunders, director of bear and pub-lic relations at Build-A-Bear Workshop,says the process of building a bear allowsa person to experience the teddy bearthey are creating. “It offers a personal,creative and fun experience to creatememories that can last a lifetime.”

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Give the gift of a cozy,homemade throwBy Anna Taylor

Longmont Times-Call

Tie blankets are the perfect gift towarm up your friends and familythroughout the chilly holiday season.You can easily make these toasty throwswith some fleece, a pair of scissors andyour hands. You can even choose colorsor patterns that match your loved-one’sfavorite sports, hobbies or school to giveyour gift a more personal touch.

Start by picking out two different pat-terns of fleece at your local fabric store.Choose one for the front of the blanketand one for the back. “People typicallypick two patterns that are color coordi-nated,” explains Margaret Beigel, assis-tant manager of Hancock Fabrics inLongmont.

Beigel suggests using fleece over othertypes of fabrics because it holds up thebest in the wash. “If it’s just decorativeyou can use any fabric you want, but ifit’s a blanket that is going to be on thecouch and going in the wash once aweek, then you want to go with fleece.”

After you have picked your patterns,ask a sales associate to cut the appropri-ate length for your project. Beigel sug-gests getting 2.5 yards of each fleece foran adult-size throw. “This is enough fab-ric to go from your shoulders down overyour toes so that you don’t have cold feetsticking out the bottom.”

If you are making a smaller blanket,such as a gift for a child, she says to buy1.5 yards of each patterned fleece.

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Many people will think of spa gifts just forwomen, but men can definitely appreciate theluxury from these gifts. Patrice vonMetzger,owner of Sunflower Spa in Longmont, says cou-ple’s packages are a great way to introduce mento the spa. Their champagne massage offers agreat massage with beautiful body oils, side-by-side pedicures and champagne to enjoy betweenthe two of them.

Other great options at the spa for men includefacials, sports massages, manicures and pedi-c u re s .

“Spending time at the spa is a lot about theopportunity to decompress,” vonMetzger says.“It’s a quiet and serene place to come in and es-cape.”

Making sure people take the time to treatthemselves may be even more hectic during theholidays, but it becomes even more important.Annie Bowlby, co-owner of Studio Boom inLongmont, says the holidays are the perfect timeto buy great skin care and hair products, as wellas makeup and cosmetics that people alwayslove, but don’t always buy for themselves.

Jones sums it up best. “It’s all about takingthat time out to treat yourself.”

Select from numerousgifts at Mystic Garden Spa& Salon. Qtica ShowerGel and Buff, $12;Advanced HydrationCream by Nail Tek, $11;Pro Illuminating Tweezersby La Tweez, $22; SuperPro File, $21.50; Nail TekCrystal File, $20; NailSolar Oil by CreativeNail, $2 to $11.50.

Salon Blue 22 exclusive make-up line: Shine Junkie Lip Gloss, $16;Ultimate Brow Kit, $19; Dream Foundation, $32; Blush, $16; EyesLove It Mascara, $14; Glamma Liquid Foundation, $27; Blush, $16.

Sunflower Spa body care products in Vanilla Orange includeWhipped Body Butter, $22.95; Sugar Cane Scrub, $19.95; BodyWash, $17.95; Hand and Body Lotion, $17.95.


Gifts for those who seemto have all they needBy Chelle Cordero


Grandma and Grandpahave always spoiled you.They always seemed tohand you the perfect littlesurprise when you were achild, and now that they aregetting on in years, youwant to return the favor.They’re older now, andmaybe their sight isn’t asgood as it once was – ortheir hearing or mobility.They already have a housefull of dust-catching col-lectibles, or maybe they livein a residence and the roomis furnished already. Theydeserve a gift that has somemeaning, don’t they?

Some people at 70 are fit and exercisedaily, whereas others are sick, bedriddenor frail and require assisted care.

“If there’s one thing I hear over andover from our customers it’s that manyof the pleasurable activities they oncetook for granted have been taken awaybecause of sight and hearing impair-ments. Products and gifts that help theelderly re-engage with friends, familyand favorite entertainments mean theworld to this community,” says IrwinSchneidmill, president of IndependentLiving Aids.

Jeannie M. Bush, owner of QuiltingFrom My Heart, advises gift givers totake a realistic look at a person’s physi-cal abilities and lifestyle before decidingon a gift. For instance, choose large-print or audio books for recipients withvision difficulties, amplified remoteheadsets for the hearing-impaired orother accessories to help compensate.Those living in community situationsmay enjoy personalized gifts that willhelp to make the space “their own” orgifts built on memories to keep theirloved ones closer.

Comfort gifts are always appreciated.Think about moisturizing skin lotions, anew pair of slippers or a gift certificatefor a foot massage or back rub. New pil-lows, blankets and pajamas also makegood holiday presents. Heating padswith automatic turnoff or massaging pil-lows to fit a favorite chair also maywork. Gift certificates for online shop-ping or coupons redeemable by takingthe recipient to the mall or a favoritestore are useful, too.

Your older relatives may need acces-sories, such as walking aids, to assistthem in their daily activities, but thatdoesn’t mean they have to give up agreat appearance or feeling good aboutthemselves. Designers are giving specialcare to everyday products for older peo-ple. For example, Omhu is launchingits first designer product, a stylish cane.

A loss of independence and taking afall are the top two fears of older adults,but many are hesitant to buy things thatwould help them, which is why the newWellcore system may be the perfect giftfor an older parent this year. The systemincludes new motion-detection technol-ogy to monitor day-to-day activities.

Gifts that help preserve memories,such as photo albums, quilts made fromspecial fabrics (old dresses, curtains,upholstery covers), audio recordingsand grandchildren’s handprints sewnonto wall hangings, will be greatsources of comfort for an aging relativewho misses family. If the elderly gift re-cipient is unable to be present at familyweddings or other special affairs, con-sider filling a digital photo frame withseveral pictures recording the event.

One more option for the giftee whohas “ever ything” already is a donationto his or her favorite charity made in hisor her honor. For someone with akitchen, a gift basket of favorite teas orcoffees or fixings for a meal (such aspasta and sauce) can be a special gift.

When all is said and done, the mostprecious gift of all is your time andcompanionship.

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Try their coffee cake for $15, salsa ranging from $5to $8, green chili from $5 to $10, or even the salsagift basket, $15 small, $20 large. And don’t forget,the salsa comes in your temperature likeness –mild, medium and hot.

Get your Madhava honey in a variety of types: alfalfa, clover and wildflower. Varyingfrom a 12- to 96-ounce container, prices range from $3.30 to $19. Even opt to fillyour own honey for $2.89 per pound. Nectar is available in a variety of options,from nonflavored light and amber, to flavors like amaretto, blueberry, cappuccino,hazelnut, Irish creme, maple, raspberry and vanilla. Sizes vary from 11.75 to 176ounces, and prices range from $2.80 to $27.50.

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Something SweetSpecializing in honey and nectar,

Madhava has been a part of the localeconomy for more than 31 years. Whilemany of Madhava’s products are avail-able nationwide at grocery and specialtystores, the onsite store at Madhava inLyons may offer a little bit of a discounton these yummy treats, according toMaryann Schrobilgen, sales specialist atMadhava.

Show your love for Colorado by buy-ing Madhava honey, since local beekeep-ers supply the company with honey that

is packaged in the Lyons plant and ina second location near Parachute,Colo.

Honey and nectar are used andpackaged in multiple ways, including

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Longmont-based Stone TableCatering now offers a newly builtbreakfast-lunch restaurant. In addi-tion, Stone Table is the only glutenfree caterer in Boulder County, ac-cording to Mark Alexander, ownerand founder. Winning numerous

awards for their food, he says thebest part is that people can eat a

delicious meal and not even realize it’sgluten free.

Alexander specializes in gluten freepastries, but also creates salsas, fooddishes and his unique chocolate coveredpotato chips.

The idea to create a gluten free foodbusiness was inspired by Alexander’swife, who has an intolerance to gluten.His wife also named the salsa, Salsa DeVida, which means the sauce of life. Andwith the option to have their salsashipped directly to your recipient, yoursalsa gift can surprise friends from faraway or close by. Salsa baskets are alsoavailable with a serving bowl, basket,salsa and chips.

With those food loving gluten freefriends, send them treats from StoneTable without any compromise in taste.

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Scrumptious Baked GoodsEskimo Barbee’s Baked Goods is a

new Longmont bakery created by MelAdolph offering homemade bakedgoods. Specializing in cupcakes forminiature bite-sized desserts, Adolphalso bakes up cookies, pies, cakes,brownies and other treats. Choose topick up baked goods or have themdelivered within Longmont by calling orfaxing an order.

If you’re wanting to send loved onessome sweet treats this season, bakingand getting them packaged up may be

Everyone has to eat, right? So why not buy some localfood products as gifts this year. Your friends or loved oneswill treasure your presents once the gooey cookie or meltedcheese hits their mouth. You have several options for foodgifts made right here in Boulder County. Not only will yoube helping your community’s economy by buying locally,but you’ll also have great gifts to give for the holidays.


Baked goods fromEskimo Barbee’swill please any ofyour gift recipientsthis holidayseason. Try someof their specialtycupcakespurchased by thedozen ranging inprice from $18 to$74. Or, sink yourteeth intochocolate chipcookies. For 20cookies it’ll cost$12.

Justin’s Nut Butter offers eight flavors that will keepyou coming back for more. Available in convenientsqueeze packets and jars, prices range from $0.69for a peanut butter squeeze packet up to $9.99 foran almond or hazelnut butter jar.

HaystackMountain GoatDairy offers avariety of tastesfor everyone.Check outthese optionswhich includethe chevre, $5to $9; the feta,$5 for a4- ounceserving; andeven the AspenAsh Wheel for$17.

too time consuming. Eskimo Barbee’s offers an onlinesite where people can order their goodies and havethem shipped directly to the recipient.

Longmont, 303-990-9979, www.eskimobarbee.com

Tasty Nut ButtersIf you’ve got a peanut butter lover on your gift shop-

ping list, then think no further than Boulder-basedJustin’s Nut Butter. Whipping up various nut butters –peanut, almond and hazelnut – Justin’s is the perfectgift for anyone.

Found in various grocery and retail stories, as well asthrough the website, Justin’s comes in a variety of sizes,from individual squeeze packets to jars of ooey good-ness to the company’s recent peanut butter cup.

Started in 2002, Justin’s eight flavors is all naturalmade with local products whenever possible andground through a process to ensure the best flavor andtaste.

The squeeze packets are good stocking stuffers andwork well for a quick protein boost while camping orworking out, while the jars will put a smile on anypeanut, almond or hazelnut lover’s face.

With great reviews, Justin’s has been featured in

numerous journals, magazines and on TV, such as theTODAY show, Channel 9, CBS and Good MorningAmerica.

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Cheesy GoodnessRight here in Longmont, Haystack Mountain Goat

Dairy sells cheeses of all sorts to tempt the palate.While many of Haystack’s unique flavors can be foundin retail stores, the company’s Longmont offices sell

some unique tastes you might not find anywhere else.Winning awards for its feta, Haystack peak, red

cloud and dill, camembert cheese and garlic chevre login 2009, Haystack prides itself in quality goat cheese.

For that unique cheese gift for those cheese addicts,Haystack is a great local place to find cheese they prob-ably haven’t tried. With such a variety, cheese connois-seurs and friends who just really like cheese will lovethat wrapped up wedge.

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Everyone has a sports en-thusiast in the family orknows someone who doesand that’s why finding theperfect gift for them to usedoing their favorite hobby isso important.

Chris Martin, store man-ager at Play It Again Sportsin Longmont, says it is im-portant to know if you arebuying for a beginner or notbecause that could dictatewhether you want to buy used ornew items. “The advantage ofbuying used is the price is abouthalf of what you would spend forit new,” Martin says. “And if it’sused and you decide you like it,bring it back next year and tradeit in for something new.”

Martin says buying used ispractical, although consumersneed to realize they are sacrific-ing any kind of warranty. “For alot of people, this doesn’t matterif the price is right.”

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Scott Patton, store manager atDick’s Sporting Goods in Long-mont, says picking out athleticgifts is easy as long as the personshopping knows the age, gender,height, sports and position theperson plays. “You have to knowhow the person spends theirtime,” he says. “We can match upto their position and team color.”

Not every athletic gift has to befor a person involved in sports,but can include outerwear forsnow sports, indoor table games,camping, hunting, running oreven sports memorabilia forsports fans, Patton says.

The following athletic giftsfrom Play It Again Sports andDick’s Sporting Goods are sure tobe a home run.

Nikon Action 10-by-50 binocularscan be enjoyed in multiple wayswhether watching a game, huntingor sight seeing. Dick’s SportingGoods, $89.99 to $109.99.

Whether it’s a stocking stuffer or a main gift,practical gifts such as these are great for campers,backpackers and hikers alike. Nalgene 20-ouncesport bottle, $13.99; Camelbak 25-ounce sportsbottle, $13.99; Princetontec Remix head lamp,$44.99; Mini Maglite $12.99; Helena Camelbak$84.99.

The Leatherman Freestyle isgreat for the hunter. Dick’sSporting Goods, $39.99.

Used figure skates and hockey skatesmake an ideal gift. Available at Play ItAgain Sports.

Combo snowboard sets, which includethe board, bindings and boots, will getyour winter sports fan out on theslopes. Available at Play It Again Sports.

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Go Baby Go Stride-to-Ride DinoFi s h e r- Pr i c e

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Ocean Wonders Deep Blue Sea TableFi s h e r- Pr i c e

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Disney Dance Star MickeyFi s h e r- Pr i c e

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Lil’ Zoomers Spinnin’ Sounds SpeedwayFi s h e r- Pr i c e

Kids can make the easy-to-grasp, shake-and-roll cars travel down a ramp and into a light-upraceway where they whiz and swirl around until thespinning action sends each vehicle through the exit.

Ladybug Smart TrikeS m a r Tr i k e

Whether going on a stroll with Mom and Dad orlearning how to ride a tricycle, little ones will love thisred and black-themed grow-with-me tricycle that offersthree distinct modes and is available exclusively atTo y s “R”Us. Featuring a full metal frame and handle,parents can push their children around town using theadjustable handle.

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Baby Alive Bouncin’ BabblesHasbro

Little ones will love playing “mommy” to thisenergetic doll that moves and makes babbling sounds,

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Calico Critters Luxury TownhouseInternational Playthings

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Disney•Pixar “Toy Story 3”Imaginext Tri-County LandfillFi s h e r- Pr i c e

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Hot ToysSquishy pencil-toppers, a kooky harmonizing quartet,monstrous fashion dolls and collectible critters amongtoys expected to wow kids this year.

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The legendary Bigfoot has left the for-est and landed in homes, not as a mythi-cal creature, but as a remote-controlledfriend. Featuring more than 80 actionsand phrases, Bigfoot stomps around,throws tantrums, exercises, somersaults,naps and more when kids press buttonson a foot-shaped remote control.

LalaloopsyMGA Entertainment

Once traditional rag dolls, each ofthese 13-inch dolls magically came tolife when their last stitch was sewn.With different personalities based on thefabrics used when they were created,kids will have fun choosing whichpersonalities best matches their own.

Large ZooPlaymobil

Young animal lovers will be delightedwith this playset, which comes with ev-erything needed to create an imaginaryday at the zoo with multiple animalenclosures for elephants, giraffes, zebrasand a family of lions.

Pillow PetsOntel Products Corp.

Combining the functionality of apillow with the security of a plush pet,these foldable, fluffy creatures are readyfor snuggling whether it’s naptime orplaytime.

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Kids can finally rule the classroomwith this fully furnished, Toys“R”Usexclusive schoolhouse featuring every-thing needed for a full curriculum,

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Sing-a-ma-jigs!Mattel

These irresistible, quirky plushcharacters will sing their way into thehearts of kids of all ages. With more thansix characters to choose from, anyoneinterested in an offbeat melody cansqueeze the bellies on each of theseplush creatures to hear its favorite song.

Squinkies Cupcake Surprise! Bake Shopblip toys

Kids can take home the excitement ofa coin-operated vending machine, filledwith their favorite squishy, pencil-top-ping toys – Squinkies. By removing thecherry from the top of this oversizedcupcake playset, children can begin tofill the dispenser.

Thomas & Friends Thomas’ MountainAdventureMEGA Bloks

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T h e re ’s almost nothing worse than theholiday shopping season. You have tofight the crowds and find the perfect giftfor your sweetheart. Depending on howlong you have been in a relationship,t h e re ’s a good possibility that you haveexhausted all of your standard gift op-tions. Sweater. Check. Tie. Check. Basicjewelry. Check. Before you know it,you’re staring at the gift cards at thecheckout counter, reasoning with your-self, “But at least he could buy some-thing he wants.” Don’t be that person.

“Typically what we see is that thelonger the couple has been dating, thenthey’re looking for gifts that celebratetheir relationship,” says Bob Zakrzewski,co-founder of FindGift.com, a search en-gine for gift ideas. For many couples,this means personalizing gifts to com-memorate their bonds.

Through FindGift.com, you will beable to search through almost 80,000different gifts from 1,100 retailers basedon specific parameters of your search.Are you looking for a humorous gift foryour mom? What about a Father’s Daygift for a soon-to-be dad? They’ve gotsuggestions for you. The site’s gift ex-perts see that girlfriends looking for pre-sents for their boyfriends is the mostpopular demographic.

“Maybe you’ve been dating a littlelonger and expressed those sentimentsalready so you’re looking for somethingnew to do,” Zakrzewski says. Whatabout a destination gift? Why not tryhorseback riding lessons, dinner cruisesoff the coast of New York or a wine tast-ing trip?

What if you are looking for somethinga little bit more thoughtful and sweet,something more from the heart? “I’vedone love letters,” says Renee Troy, aprofessional lettering artist and calligra-pher. “It’s a keepsake,” she says. “Espe-cially women, they adore love letters. Tohave something from the man they love,their husband or their significant otherdone in calligraphy, the actual act ofhaving it done is so special.”

Along with love letters, Troy also haswritten wedding vows that couples wantto remember and keep sacred by puttingthem in a shadow box with unique me-mentos from their relationships.

If putting down all of your lovey-dovey thoughts on paper is a little toomuch for you, there’s a middle groundthat you may be more comfortable withwhile still being able to tell that specialsomeone exactly how you feel.

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“I think most couples have someword, something that no one elseknows. It’s just a bond, and to have itand memorialize it and look at it and

smile and remember, it strengthens andcreates a deeper bond, and people loveit,” Myers says.

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Bake up some pumpkin treats to shareFamily Features

It’s time once againto start baking someholiday cheer toshare with friendsand neighbors. Theserecipes make plentyof sweet treats to goaround – and they’reso good you just maywant to keep somefor yourself.

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two 9-by-5-inch loaf pans. Combine flour, pump-kin pie spice, baking soda and salt in large bowl.Combine sugar, pumpkin, eggs, oil and juice inlarge mixer bowl; beat until just blended. Addpumpkin mixture to flour mixture; stir just untilmoistened. Fold in cranberries. Spoon batter intoprepared loaf pans.

Bake for 60 to 65 minutes or until wooden pickinserted in center comes out clean. Cool in panson wire racks for 10 minutes; remove to wireracks to cool completely.

For three 8-by-4-inch loaf pans: Prepare asabove. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes.

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If you’re looking for easy, but thoughtful gifts for holidaygiving, herb, spice and tea baskets offer a solution for justabout anybody on your list. By buying your ingredients fromthe bulk section of your local food store, you can craft lovelygifts that are easy on the holiday budget, too.

With just a little thought about the person the gift is for anda few supplies, you’ll be able to design a personalized presenta-

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theme. Baskets are lovely, but a mix-ing bowl, cake pan, serving dish andcolander are more surprising andfun. Your gift may be as small as adelicate teacup or as large as a heftysoup pot.

• Repackage bulk herbs and spicesin small jars or sacks tied with a fes-tive ribbon. Label each with a gift tagor sticker.

And some specific gift basketideas:

• Tuck loose-leaf teas likechamomile and peppermint (or yourfavorite spice blend) in a teacup,along with a tea strainer. Tie a ribbonon the handle.

• Combine a pizza cutter, a wedgeof Parmesan, some baking yeast andan array of pizza seasonings – likeoregano, basil and garlic powder, or a

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• Create a basket of basic spices for newlyweds or kids head-ing off to college, or a selection of savory spice blends for theseasoned cook. Include a cookbook for beginners or one by afavorite cooking show author.

• Corral some grilling spices and utensils in a grilling bas-ket. Include some long mitts and a gift certificate for grillingfare (“I’ll bring the burgers when you fire up the grill,” for ex-ample).

• Share your sought-after dressing recipe (or look up onethat’s full of spice). Place it in a salad bowl along with woodenserving utensils and the needed spices and other ingredients.Add some homemade croutons and pretty napkins.

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Every fall, shoppers are inundated bya flurry of high-tech product promo-tions, beckoning buyers into theirstores. But which products should youpick this season? Here are a few of thisyear’s high-tech products that caught myeye.

• Who needs to spend money on palmreadings and psychic tellers when youcan buy the new Digital Decision Mak-er? “This entertaining gift has (you) aska question, touch a digital screen andwait for (one of 12) answers, rangingfrom ‘Go For It’ to ‘No Way,’” saysThings Remembered, a retailer of this

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• Shine a little light on the subjectwith the LED Bookmark, also offered byThings Remembered. “Help (the personon your list) keep his place while read-ing at night or on the plane. An energy-efficient LED book light extends from anengravable silver-plated bookmark. Thebookmark offers a lot of space to en-grave a favorite quote or another in-spired message.” $12.

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Music mavens are the family music expert, the onefamily member who can tell you all you need to knowabout the Beatles and all you don’t want to know aboutVanilla Ice. But all that expertise can make it difficult tofind the right gift for the music maven come theholiday season.

Shopping for an expert often requires seeking advicefrom an expert. Bowers & Wilkins, Britain’s leadingexporter of loudspeakers and the No. 1 imported brandin North America, offers the following tips to shopperspuzzled about what to buy the family music maven thisholiday season.

• Send them to the show. Most music afficionadoswould admit there’s no experience quite like a live con-cert. Put a smile on your favorite music fan’s face thisholiday season with tickets to see his or her favoriteband in person. If possible, shop early to find the bestseats and the best deals, just make sure the concert hallisn’t too far away from your loved one’s home. And ifthe tickets prove ultra-affordable, include a few extradollars for dinner or a commemorative T-shirt.

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Thanks to a rigid metal faceplate and sealed-leatherear pads, listeners are afforded an envelopinglistening experience without completelyremoving the user’s sense of place.

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Santa visits with children at an Estes Park holiday event.(Courtesy Estes Park Convention & Visitors Bureau)

Start off your Thanksgiving at theYMCA

Huff and Puff Before You Stuff at the Ed & RuthLehman YMCA in Longmont. Today from 9 a.m. to12 p.m., join the YMCA for a mega workout withaerobics, water aerobics and indoor cycling. Thisevent is open to the community. The day care facili-ty will be closed. A donation of a nonperishablefood item and $3 per person is required. For moreinformation, call 303-776-0370.

Twin Peaks Mall offers Santa and more• Santa will roll into the north court of Twin

Peaks Mall on Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. Visit daily from 11a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday; and onSunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Santa will be at themall on Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. forone last visit.

• The Kindness for Kids toy collection will offerhope to those in need. Through Dec. 13 pick aname from the tree located in the north court ofTwin Peaks Mall and purchase a gift to be distribut-ed to the less fortunate.

• Celebrate the holidays with the Niwot Elemen-tary dance and choir performance in the food courtat Twin Peaks Mall on Dec. 9 at 6 :15 p.m.

Niwot gears up with EnchantedEvening, holiday parade

Kick off your holiday season with Niwot’sEnchanted Evening Nov. 26 from 5 to 8 p.m.Banjo Billy’s bus will shuttle shoppers to en-tertainment, refreshments, in-store specials,holiday surprises in both historic Old Townand Cottonwood Square, and local artisansand vendors at 124 Second Ave.

Live entertainment will be provided. Kidsalso won’t want to miss Santa who will makean appearance at Niwot Interiors. The offi-cial lighting of the Christmas tree will be at 6p.m. to the tunes of The Niwot Semi-March-ing Free Grange Band.

Live music throughout town will featurethe Ptarmigan String Quartet in the Empori-um and Christine Tulis at the harp at theNiwot Inn.

Santa will be back in town for the HolidayParade on Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. After the parade,Santa will be at the Left Hand Grange from11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to hear kids’ re q u e s t s .

For more information, call 303-652-4144or visit www.niwot.com.

Boulder lights up for the holidays• Children can get their requests into Santa by

visiting him at the annual St. Nick’s on theBricks event. Kids of all ages can take part in theevent that starts Nov. 26 and then Saturdaysfrom Nov. 27 through Dec. 18 from 11 a.m. to 2p.m. The free Santa visits will be at 1303 PearlSt. at the Downtown Boulder Visitor Center.

• The Lights of December Parade is a wonder-ful hometown event that winds through down-town Boulder and involves a wide cross-sectionof the Boulder County community with highschool marching bands, fire engines, carolers,church floats, nonprofit and civic organizations,and businesses. The parade begins at 6 p.m. onDec. 4 at the corner of 15th and Walnut streets.

For more information about any Boulderevents, call 303-449-3774 or visit www.boulderdowntown.com.

Celebrate in Estes Park with art events,concerts, parades and more

Nestled in the Colorado Rockies, Estes Park offers avariety of holiday events, from parades and art to carol-ing and sleigh bells.

• The Annual Holiday Art Exhibition – The exhibitruns through Dec. 30. This annual celebration featuresart from local and nationally renowned artists, includingpainting, photography, glass, jewelry, wood and bronzesculpture, ceramics, fiber and mixed media. Stop by theCultural Arts Council Fine Art Gallery at 423 W.Elkhorn Ave. For more information, call 970-586-9203or visit www.EstesArt.com.

• Wander through Estes Park for the annual HolidayArt Walk from Nov. 26 through Dec. 31. Tour maps areavailable at the Cultural Arts Council, 423 W. ElkhornAve. The art walk runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is freeto walkers. For more information, call 970-586-9203.

• Catch the Glow Holiday Celebration and EveningParade will kick off the holiday season on Nov. 26. Activ-ities begin at noon and the parade starts at 5:30 p.m. Allevents are free and in downtown Estes Park. For moreinformation, call 970-577-9900.

• Fill your home with homemade baked goods andcrafts from the Holiday House Christmas Bazaar on Nov.27. Admission is $1 at the door. The bazaar runs from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Estes Park Conference Center at 201S. St. Vrain Ave. For more information, call 970-586-7205.

• The Estes Park Music Festival Winter Concerts willoccur throughout the holiday season at the Stanley Ho-tel, 333 East Wonderview Ave. Admission is $5, but freeto students and children. 2 p.m. on Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12and 19. For more information, call 970-586-9519 or 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 .

• Celebrating the Season Gala sponsored by the Cul-tural Arts Council will be on Dec. 3. Join the gala at 433W. Elkhorn Ave. For more information, call 970-586-9203.

• Grab a new book at the Friends of the LibraryChristmas book sale on Dec. 3 and 4. It will take place atthe Estes Valley Library, 335 E. Elkhorn Ave. For moreinformation, call 970-586-8116.

• The Estes Park Quota Club’s Holiday Home Tourwill be on Dec. 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check out some

of Estes Park’s unique mountain abodes decked out inholiday finery. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 theday of the tour, and are available at the Estes Park Visi-tors Center at 500 Big Thompson Ave. For more infor-mation, call 970-586-5800.

• Performing Handel’s “Messiah,” the Oratorio Societyof Estes Park presents concerts on Dec. 4 and 5. Satur-day’s performance is at 7 p.m. and Sunday’s concert at 2p.m. The concert will be at Mountain View Bible Fellow-ship at 1575 S. St. Vrain Ave. For more information, call970-586-9405 or visit www.OratorioSocietyofEstesPark.info.

• A presentation of the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies,It’s a Wonderful Life Radio Play will be on Dec. 10, 17and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 11 and 19 at 2 p.m. Ticketsin advance are $12 for adults and $6 for students, or atthe door, $14 for adults and $8 for students. For moreinformation, call 970-586-9203.

• Enjoy the Fantasy Ball for the Estes Park Music Fes-tival on Dec. 11. Cocktails start at 6:15 p.m. at the Stan-ley Hotel, 333 East Wonderview Ave., $85. For more in-formation, call 970-586-9519.

Girls have fun during Boulder’s Lights of December Parade in2009. (Courtesy Downtown Boulder)

Santa and his helpers at Niwot’s EnchantedEvening in 2009. (Courtesy Niwot.com)


Downtown Denver celebratesthe season

• Witness the magic of DowntownDenver starting with this year’s Grand Il-lumination on Nov. 26 at the Denver Cityand County Building and Union Station.The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. withmusic, refreshments and a countdown towhen the lights come on at 6:30 p.m. atUnion Station and at 6:45 p.m. at theCity and County Building. Considered tobe one of the largest holiday lighting dis-plays in the world, the building is deco-rated in nearly 1 million small lights inaddition to floodlights from 5:45 to 10:45p.m. nightly through mid-January.

The 16th Street Mall will also beilluminated with more than 460,000sparkling LED lights and decorativesnowflakes throughout the season.

Also check out light displays at the treeat Skyline Park, where this 22-foot tree isperfect for any photo opportunity. TheD&F Clock Tower, 1601 Arapahoe St.will be decorated with lights, wreaths andbows for the season. Additionally, Den-ver’s Union Station will have more than100 floodlights, creating a beacon of lightat the end of 17th Street.

• Skyline Park is the place for familyfun this season. The new Southwest Rinkwill offer ice skating from Nov. 26through Jan. 31. Skate rental is availablefor $2, or bring your own skates anddance around the rink for free. The rinkat 16th Avenue and Arapahoe Street isopen noon to 10 p.m. Monday throughFriday, and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on theweekends. For more information, visitw w w. S o u t h w e s t R i n k . c o m .

• Tap your toes for the 36th annualTubaChristmas concert in Skyline Park,16th Avenue and Arapahoe Street, onDec. 12 from 1 to 2 p.m. With 400 tubaplayers from throughout the region,TubaChristmas is one of the most cele-brated holiday festivities.

For more information on DowntownDenver events, 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 .

City of Longmont and LDDA plan holidayevents

Celebrate this year’s week-long Longmont Light’sfestival.

• Dec. 3 – Kickoff the holiday season downtown andjoin carolers, dancing trees, performers and the mayor ofLongmont for the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Sixth Avenueand Main Street at 6 p.m. Afterwards, visit the MuseGallery for cookies and cider; the Used Book Emporiumfor Storytime with Santa; the Dickens Opera House forNovaelectric; and explore other open houses and eventsthroughout downtown.

• Dec. 10 – Visit Roosevelt Park for a variety of events,including carriage rides, mini train rides, fire pits, reindeervisits, hot cocoa carts, ice carving, night parachute drop at8 p.m. and carolers from 5 to 8 p.m. Kids can also take partin Santa’s Workshop at the St. Vrain Memorial BuildingGymnasium at 700 Longs Peak Ave. Finally, enjoy thesounds of the holidays at the Senior Center where theLongmont All Star Jazz Band will perform at 6:30 p.m.

• Dec. 11 – Start the evening off with The Reindeer DashFun Run at 3:30 p.m. Kids can dress up as a reindeer orshow up early and get their faces painted like one. Thedash is on Main Street from Third to Sixth avenues.

• Dec. 11 – Roosevelt Park will again host a variety ofevents, including carriage rides, mini train rides, fire pits,

hot cocoa carts and carolers from 5 to 8 p.m., and theLongmont Concert band at 6:45 p.m. at the Senior Center.

Kick off the evening with the Hometown Holiday Paradeof Lights at 5 p.m. downtown. Fireworks will follow at6:30 p.m. at Roosevelt Park.

LUH marks tree lightingLights of Love will grace two large trees outside the emergency

room entrance once again this season at Longmont United Hospital.The official lighting ceremony is set for Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. After theceremony, continue to the hospital’s main lobby where cider andcookies will be served with a visit to Santa.

Lights and two stars are available for purchase on the tree throughthe LUH volunteer office during the month of November in memoryor honor of someone. Donors will be acknowledged via mail andwith a poster in the LUH lobby. Lights are $10 each and two stars for$100 a piece. To purchase, call 303-651-5205.

Get into theholiday spirit bycelebrating withyour family at theYMCA

Get into the holidayspirit and bring the fami-ly out and enjoy theYMCA Y-Pals FamilyChristmas Party on Dec.3 from 5 to 7 p.m. Thisfree event is open to thepublic and will includegames, refreshments,family photos and a visitfrom Santa.

Every child who visitswith Santa will receive anew book. Plus, eachfamily may choose a re-furbished bicycle to takehome. Donations areneeded. For more infor-mation, visit www.longmontymca.org orcall 303-776-0370.

Tour local homesdecked inholiday flair

A Longmont tradition,the 45th annual ChristmasHome Tour sponsored byFirst CongregationalChurch, is set with a themeof I’ll Be Home for Christ-mas. This annual tour fea-tures three eras: the 1900s,the 1920s and the 1940s.Tour includes three historichomes on the east side ofLongmont all in walkingdistance: 601 Collyer St.,608 Emery St. and 502 Collyer St.

The tour is Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.and Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendeescan stroll through local homes to view holi-day decorations. The Christmas Home Toursupports church ministries and several localnonprofits. The special project this year isthemed baskets.

Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 the dayof the tour. Children 10 and younger are $2.Purchase tickets at First CongregationalChurch, the Longmont Times-Call, AceHardware, Habitat for Humanity ReStore,Meals on Wheels, Buzz Coffee and The Or-ange Door. For more information, call 303-776-9729.

A smile comes over Lupita Dudley as the tree is lit up on theplaza at Sixth Avenue and Main Street during the kickoff ofLongmont Lights downtown on Dec. 4, 2009. (JoshuaBuck/Times- Call)

The lights come on at Union Station inDenver on Nov. 26. (Courtesy NathanChurch)

Lights of Love at LUH. (Lewis Geyer/Times-Call)

Homes on the Christmas Home Tour are all decked out in lights.(Courtesy Jim Bell)


Berthoud aims to help localfamilies with event

“A Season of Giving” will be the focusduring two days of events during theChristmas in Berthoud festivities on Dec.3 and 4.

The mission of Christmas in Berthoudis to raise funds to provide holiday joy toindividuals and families in need in thecommunity. The goal is to collect dona-tions and organize fundraisers to pur-chase toys, gift cards, grocery cards andmore for those people who need them themost in the Berthoud area. Recipients ofChristmas in Berthoud gifts are referredby schools, churches, police and fire de-partment, or sometimes by their neigh-bors. Money raised will be distributed tofamilies in the area who are nominatedthrough area organizations.

While the focus will be placed on thetwo days, businesses and organizationscan continue fundraising efforts untilDec. 15.

Throughout the two-day event, nu-merous activities will take place through-out town.

On Dec. 4, people can purchase trees,wreaths, gift baskets and more at a holi-day boutique at Grace Place, 250 Moun-tain Ave. All of the proceeds from thiswill be donated to the Christmas inBerthoud program.

Also on that day will be the Craft Fairat Berthoud Elementary School from 9:30am. to 4 p.m. More than 40 vendors willfeature holiday items, bake sale goodsand raffle opportunities. Kids can partici-pate in the Make and Take Crafts event,which includes pretzel making, Christ-mas ornament balls and cookie mixes.Prices range from $1 to $5, but all theproceeds benefit the needy in Berthoud.Santa will be at the school throughoutthe day for the opportunities to havehave pictures taken.

Saturday will wrap up with the paradeof lights at 5 p.m. where kids will seeSanta, community floats, bands andm o re .

To find out more about Christmas inBerthoud, contact the chamber of com-merce at 970-532-4200 or visitwww.christmasinberthoud.org for acomplete listing of events.

Celebrate Erie Winterfestthis season

The annual Erie Winterfest andLight Up Briggs Street festivities willput everyone in the mood for the sea-son with a community arts and craftfair, tree decorating, silent auction,parade, Santa visits and photos, enter-tainment, refreshments and more.

The day-long event begins at 1 p.m.on Dec. 4, when the Erie Farmers’Market Craft Fair kicks off until 4p.m. on Briggs Street between Moffattand Wells streets. With free admissionto the fair, people will be able to viewand purchase local art and craftsmanpieces while also enjoying holidaye n t e rt a i n m e n t .

The Light Up Briggs Street HolidayParade will start at 4 p.m. and pro-ceed down Briggs Street. After theparade, Santa will be available forcomplimentary professional photos ofchildren with Santa from 5 to 7 p.m.

The town Christmas tree decorat-ing and lighting will be from 5 to 6p.m., with the lighting of the tree

promptly at 6 p.m. to set the festivi-ties in gear for the season. The ArtsCoalition of Erie will be assisting Eriechildren in making ornaments anddecorating a new, permanent live bluespruce tree.

Complimentary refreshments and

holiday entertainment will be avail-able throughout the evening.

Erie holiday activities will continuethrough December.

• The annual Holiday LightingContest will get the town of Erieexcited as everyone decorates theirhomes and businesses for the season.Entries will be judged on Dec. 9.More information about this can befound through the Town of Erie,Parks and Recreation Department atw w w. e r i e c o . g o v / i n d e x . a s p x ? n i d = 1 8 0 .

• Finally, wrap up the festivitieswith the Erie Rotary Polar Bear Fami-ly Bicycle Ride on New Year’s Dayfrom 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Start at theErie Community Center with registra-tion at 10 a.m. Costs are $20 per rideror $40 per family. The official start isat 11 a.m. with 1, 5 and 15 mileroutes. Proceeds from the bike ridebenefit PolioPlus, the Erie Rotaryproject to eradicate polio worldwide.

For more information on any of theErie holiday events, visit www.eriecoloradorotary.org or call 303-828-4669.

Frederick Festival of Lights will light upCrist Park

Join in the Frederick holiday festivities by celebrat-ing the Festival of Lights on Dec. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m.at Crist Park. Trees throughout the park will bedecked out in lights, in addition to horse-drawn car-riage rides, live reindeer, photos with Santa, a CookieBake-Off and more. Everyone is encouraged to bringa can of food or a $1 donation to benefit Santa Cops.

Anyone interested in participating in the CookieBake-Off can e-mail [email protected] or call720-382-5512.

Let music evoke the holidays at the University ofColorado

The air is crisp outside but the hall is filled with the warmaroma of evergreens and the sounds of joyous voices at theannual Holiday Festival at the University of Colorado atBoulder. Every year, thousands of concertgoers gather at MackyAuditorium for what has become one of the Front Range’sfavorite ways to celebrate the coming of the holiday season.

The uplifting sight of hundreds of performers including theCollege of Music’s choirs, orchestra, ensembles and facultysoloists makes the Holiday Festival a wonderful seasonal cele-bration to share with family and friends.

Shows are Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 4 at 4 and 7:30 p.m.; andDec. 5 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $12 to $52.

CU will also host Christmas in Ireland with Danú, an Irishensemble that will perform a traditional Christmas program, onDec. 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Celtic music lovers worldwide have been thrilled by theensemble’s gorgeous vocals and virtuoso playing on fiddle,flutes, button accordion and percussion.

Tickets range from $12 to $52.For more information on any CU concerts and holiday events,

visit www.cuconcerts.org.

University of Colorado Music School Holiday show at MackyAuditorium in 2008. (Courtesy Glenn J. Asakawa/University ofColorado)

Santa sees a smaller version of himself at theChristmas in Berthoud celebration. (CourtesyBerthoud Chamber of Commerce)

Santa joins the Erie Winterfest parade.(Courtesy Erie Rotary)

HelpFr e d e r i c klight up thetown duringthe Festivalof Lights onDec. 4.(Courtesycity ofFr e d e r i c k )


Denver Parade of LightsThe 9News Parade of Lights is a Denver tradi-

tion and features glittering floats, giant balloons,marching bands and fun characters along a 2-mile route. Gear up for this tradition on Dec. 3 at8 p.m. and Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. in downtown Denver,starting in front of Civic Center Park and theCity and County Building on Bannock Street at14th Avenue. For more information, visitw 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 .

Lyons set for the holidays• The annual Lyons Holiday Parade of Lights

and Fireworks Show is a spectacular annualevent that includes a parade, fireworks and livemusic in Sandstone Park. Enjoy the event onDec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call303-823-8250.

• The 36th Annual Lyons Holiday Bazaar onDec. 4 and 5 features handmade arts and crafts.Check it out at the Lyons Elementary SchoolGym, off Stickney Street in Lyons. The eventbenefits the Lyons Depot Library. For more infor-mation, call 303-823-5165.

• Get in the holiday spirit by participating inthe Holiday Decorating Contest as an opportuni-ty for businesses and homeowners to showcasethe event. Judging will be for exterior lights onlyand will take place on Dec. 15. Participants mustsign up by Dec. 10.

For more information, call 303-823-8250 ore-mail [email protected].

Enjoy holiday ballet performancewith Longmont Dance Theatre

The Longmont Dance theatre will perform theholiday tradition of ballet and music fromTc h a i k o v s k y ’s famous performance, “TheN u t c r a c k e r. ” The performance will be on Dec. 4at 2 and 7 p.m. and on Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. at NiwotHigh School. Admission is $18 for adults and$12 for seniors and students.

To get tickets, call 303-772-1335.

Support the Christmas Tree FestivalThe Tiny Tim Center will host its 29th Annual

Christmas Tree Festival Dec. 4 and 5. This is oneof the largest fundraising events for the center.Two similar events will take place, with the for-mal one on Dec. 4 at 5:30 p.m. with more than30 beautifully decorated artificial trees, holidayslideshow, door prizes, gifts and Italian buffetdinner. The Dec. 5 event at 10 a.m. is similar inset up, except that it offers a luncheon. Ticketsmust be purchased for this event in advance. Formore information, call 303-776-7417.

Enjoy holiday performances at VanceBrand Civic Auditorium

• Come see the Longmont Symphony Orchestra andBoulder Ballet perform the graceful beauty of ballet inthe performance of the holiday classic “The Nutcrack-er” at Vance Brand Civic Auditorium Dec. 4 and 5. Sat-u rd a y ’s performance is at 4 p.m. and Sunday’s is at 2p.m. Tickets range from $11 to $29.

For tickets, call 303-772-5796 or visit www.l o n g m o n t s y m p h o n y. o rg .

• Enjoy the Sixth Annual Nutty Nutcracker withAirborne Dance and their nutty take on the belovedChristmas tradition on Dec. 18 at 2 and 7 p.m. atVance Brand Civic Auditorium. Tickets to this eventon free and can be picked up at Airborne’s office at1816 Boston Ave. in Longmont.

Get into the spirit with theColorado SymphonyOrchestra

• Tchaikovsky Spectacular – Wi t hselections from “The Nutcracker,” Pi-ano Concerto No. 2 and SymphonyNo. 5, this concert will celebrate theholidays with the Russian master.Concerts are set Dec. 3 and 4 at 7:30p.m. and Dec. 5 at 2:30 p.m.

• A Colorado Christmas – TheCSO Chorus and orchestra, ColoradoC h i l d re n ’s Chorale Ki Robards Danceand soloists will present the 27th an-niversary of Denver’s premier holidaystage show on Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m.,Dec. 11 at 2:30 and 6 p.m. and Dec.12 at 2:30 p.m.

• A Jazz Christmas with DianneReeves – Grammy award-winner Di-anne Reeves will inspire all concert-goers to this jazz inspired concert.The show is set for Dec. 14 at 7:30p.m.

• Messiah by Candlelight – Han-del’s masterpiece has remained a sta-ple in the holiday repertory for morethan 250 years. Don’t miss this holi-day classic performance on Dec. 15 at

7:30 p.m. and Dec. 19 at 5:30 p.m. atthe Montview Presbyterian Church,1980 Dahlia St. in Denver.

• “Too Hot to Handel” – This holi-day series will be the 13th anniver-sary celebration of a Denver holiday

tradition: Marin Alsop’s Gospel Mes-siah. It’s classical meets gospel. It’sHandel meets the groove factor –however you describe it, “Too Hot toHandel” is a Colorado tradition.Catch the event on Dec. 17 and 18 at7:30 p.m.

• Disney in Concert – Join the Col-orado Symphony Orchestra for thisfamily holiday special celebrating thememorable songs from “The LittleMermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast,”“Mary Poppins” and more. The con-cert is set for Dec. 29 at 6:30 p.m.

• “A Night in Vienna” – Ring in an-other new year with associate con-ductor Scott O’Neil and the best-loved waltzes, polkas and light clas-sics of all time on Dec. 31 at 6:30p.m. Afterward, stroll down to the16th Street Mall for fireworks.

All performances for the ColoradoSymphony Orchestra are at theBoettcher Concert Hall at the DenverPerforming Arts Complex in Denver,unless otherwise noted. For moreinformation and tickets, call 303-893-4100 or visit www.colorados y m p h o n y. c o m .

Colorful flowers join the Denver Parade of Lights.(Courtesy Downtown Denver)

Airborne Dance members rehearse their production of the Nutty Nutcracker at the Vance Brand Civic Auditorium in 2006.The show is not all classical ballet, but incorporates tap, jazz, hip-hop as well as ballet into the show. (Joshua Buck/Times-Call)

Colorado Symphony Orchestraconductor Marin Alsop leads the group.(Courtesy Colorado SymphonyOrchestra)


Don’t forget those whoare less fortunate than youBy DiAnne Crown


There is no limit to the number andvariety of solicitations that comethrough the door during the holidays.Many are worthy, and all need money.But for families wishing to instill a spiritof giving in children, donating a tangibleobject is more personal and meaningfulthan writing a check. Whether you wantto look locally or go global, these chari-ties are particularly child-friendly atChristmastime.

Operation Christmas ChildA project of Samaritan’s Purse, Opera-

tion Christmas Child is a nondenomina-tional Christian humanitarian organiza-tion that meets the needs of people suf-fering from war, poverty, disaster, dis-ease, famine and persecution around theworld. Hand delivering approximately 8million gifts of toys and supplies to chil-dren in desperate circumstances, OCC isthe world’s largest Christmas project.

How it works: From now until Christ-mas, children, families, churches,schools, Scout troops, civic clubs andbusinesses will fill shoe boxes with giftsdesignated for girls and boys in specificage groups. Popular gifts include plushtoys, balls, dolls, small model cars, col-oring books and crayons and school sup-plies. And participants are encouraged toenclose personal notes to the childrenwho will receive their gifts. Once thegifts arrive at their destination, Samari-tan’s Purse volunteers and partners dis-tribute them by bus, train, helicopter,boat, elephant or any other mode oft r a n s p o rt a t i o n .

To join in: OCC connects childrenwith children, helping givers share thejoy of Christmas in a personal way andproviding hope and love to hurting chil-dren across the miles. To participate,visit www.samaritanspurse.org.

Wish list: OCC will accept any shoebox, cardboard or plastic, but plasticboxes have a secondary use at their des-tinations, as longer-lasting storage forsupplies and food and as a way to carrywater. Also, according to OCC commu-nity relations manager Rachel Mills, fam-ilies may designate gifts for boys andgirls ages 2 to 4 or 5 to 9, but the greatestneed is for boxes filled for children ages10 to 14.

Angel TreeAngel Tree, a project of Prison Fellow-

ship, reaches out to children who are ex-periencing financial instability, materialhardship, anger, hurt and frustration

from having a parent behind bars. Indi-vidual families wishing to participatepurchase gifts of clothing and toys,which are collected by churches, univer-sities and charities and then given tochildren on behalf of incarcerated par-ents, who enclose personal messages tothe children.

The benefits are widespread and long-lasting. Studies show that if incarceratedparents can keep meaningful relation-ships with their families, they are muchless likely to become repeat offenders,says Prison Fellowship President MarkEarley. The likelihood that children ofprisoners will participate in crime them-selves is reduced, too.

How it works: To learn more, visitwww.angeltree.org, where you’ll find theshort “It Starts with a Gift” video, as wellas descriptions of other year-roundPrison Fellowship projects. To locate aparticipating Angel Tree group, call 800-55-ANGEL. You’ll select a boy or a girlby age, buy a gift of clothing or a toy,and know that you encouraged an incar-cerated parent and helped a lonelyyoungster feel loved and remembered atChristmas.

Wish list: “We always have more chil-dren to serve than we have churches thatare serving,” Earley says. “We need morechurches, especially in underserved ar-eas. In fact, only about 22 percent of theeligible children receive gifts. There is agreat need.” But if participation isn’t anoption for your church this year, consid-er making your own online donation.

Operation Christmas Child, the world’slargest Christmas project, delivers toys andsupplies to suffering children worldwide.(Creators.com/Courtesy OperationChristmas Child)

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