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olidays haven’t been and won’t be quite the Village. You will find great gifts and specialty foods for entertaining also shop online at the annual Clayfolk Southern Oregon Potters
same throughout the entire year of 2020. or just feeding the family a special holiday meal. The same can be said Show, or consider gifting a class at NW Ceramics Studio. Check
Traveling was non-existent during the spring, for the Medford Food Co-op and the Ashland Food Co-op. Or out The Miner’s Bazaar Project Studio where you can make
Hbirthday parties are considered taboo because how about a gift certificate for a round of golf? The Resort at Eagle your own crafts or buy ready made. For the gardener in your life,
of social distancing, fires have left many homeless, and fami- Point, Centennial Golf Course, and Stoneridge Golf Course Blue Door Garden Store in Jacksonville and Bumble and Wren
lies and friends are often unable to celebrate together. While we real- are sure to have great gifts for golfers or anyone who’s always wanted in Medford have great selections of home and garden wares. For the
ize this holiday season will be different in innumerable ways, we still to try. Hit up Seven Feathers Casino Resort for a weekend away cook, the Kitchen Co. in Grants Pass has items for the beginner to
want to make the most of it. So however you plan on celebrating, we with cozy rooms, good meals, and great entertainment. the expert and kitchenware for those who just want their kitchen to
hope you join us in supporting local businesses. We have made it easy look pretty. For some extra philanthropy, purchase a membership to
for you with expanded pages in the Boutique (pages 38-49), creating Part of the holiday season fun is shopping at the brick and mor- the Ashland Independent Film Festival. Pithitude Gift Shop
a perfect Holiday Gift Guide. As you read through this issue, you will tar stores. Take a walk around the Village for fun browsing. And in Brookings and online has perfect gifts to tickle your funny bone.
find gift ideas for everyone lucky enough to be on your list. head to Central Point where Volamos Boutique boasts great
gifts for the ladies on your list and excellent customer service to One of my favorites to give and receive is the gift of an experience.
Many of Southern Oregon’s great restaurants offer gift cer- assist you. You can always reward yourself with a treat next door Head up to Lake of the Woods Resort for a meal or overnight stay.
tificates, including Bambu, The Twisted Cork, Bella Union, at The Crater Café. There you are very likely to get the white Christmas of your dreams
Kaleidoscope, Taprock, Jefferson Farm Kitchen, and The and make memories to last a lifetime.
Rogue Grape. The gift of dinner out is doubly appreciated; making For something extra special that is more affordable than you think, try
for smiles the moment it’s received and again when it’s enjoyed. Gold & Gems or ArtFx Fine Jewelry. Shop online or in person Buying locally, online or in person, helps your community exponen-
for a jaw dropping gift that will be cherished for years. Or maybe tially. In times like these, it’s not just
The wine lovers in your life will surely appreciate a gift from it’s about time for a new ride? It can’t hurt to look at Medford a trickle down effect but more of a
Belle Fiore, DANCIN, Irvine & Roberts, Naumes Suncrest BMW for a beautiful gift for the entire family. (Giant bows might deluge. Neighbors helping neighbors,
Winery, Apricity, Parkhurst, Rellik, Quady North, Del Rio, be included?) Or LaZboy Furniture Gallery for a comfy couch ensuring the community not only
or Schultz Glory Oaks. Shop in person or look online for possible or new look for this cozy season. Lassman’s Fine Eyewear has a survived, but also thrives in the com-
purchasing options. fabulous collection of designer sunglasses, no prescription required. ing months.

Harry & David literally wrote the book (or should I say catalogue?) For unique gifts, check out Semi Aquatic Gallery in Brookings,
on sure to please gifts. Shop online or visit their store in the Country Gallery Karon in Ashland and Gallery One in Grants Pass. You can Heidi Chackel, Editor

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