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Saturday, November 25, 2006

Dried flower - Gift Guide: Edible gifts with a local flavor sure to please

When it comes to holiday gift giving, it's hard to beat sweet treats to eat. You can find great gifts at specialty food stores, such as those in the Strip District. One popular pick is Penzeys Spices, which offers a mind-boggling array of seasonings and gift baskets.
DENVER - Denver Botanic Gardens will be filled with holiday gift items, carolers and food during the 43rd annual Holiday Sale Nov. 17-19. All proceeds from the sale will help fund the gardens' conservation programs.
Our new Ag Program Coordinator, Julia Pryor, brought in a flower arrangement this week to help decorate our annual office Thanksgiving dinner (we are starting the Thanksgiving eating early this year!). Julia's beautiful display reminds me that dried flower arrangements work well this time of year.
Beer. Lager. Ale. Whatever. Grab a case of Keystone Light and call it a day. But on the rare occasion that requires a real case of real beer, or if you just want to be that annoying know-it-all, there is a large difference between the different types of beer.
Al Anon, 7 p.m., Presbyterian Church, 55 Smith St., East Stroudsburg, side entrance, downstairs. Alateen, 7 p.m., Presbyterian Church, 55 Smith St., East Stroudsburg, side entrance, upstairs Sr. Meeting Room.
Wreath auction 7th annual Festival of Wreaths | Wednesday through Dec.
What began several years ago as a modest affair showcasing the art of 38 creative women from the area has since blossomed into a full extravaganza of color, with sights and sounds to inspire all senses.
Many Brazos Valley gardeners use containers of tropical and subtropical plants on patios, decks and porches to add beauty and color during the summer.