Holiday Cheer on Alberta/Dec. 17

Christmas Locavore Cinema

Take A Picture With Santa/Healthy Pets NW

Oregon Spay/Neuter Fund

Fundraiser

on December 5th, 6:00 - 9:00 PM


Press Release from Healthy Pets NW: As a celebration of their 5th anniversary, Healthy Pets NW is hosting a benefit fundraiser for the Oregon Spay/Neuter Fund (OSNF). Come to 2224 NE Alberta for pet photos with Santa, a raffle for a cool cruiser bike worth $480, a fabulous silent auction, and food and wine. 
Admission is free. 
Professional pet photos start at $25 and raffle tickets are $10/each.  All proceeds from the event will fund OSNF's spay/neuter subsidy program.  For more information visit www.healthypetsnw.com or call 503-249-6571.

About OSNF:
Oregon Spay/Neuter Fund coordinates and distributes discount coupons for spay/neuter at local vet clinics and subsidizes spay/neuter services for the pets of low income individuals. We also provide education, transportation assistance, loan cat carriers, and cover pre-treatments required by vets prior to surgery.

Design Holiday Open House @ Digs

Press release from Digs:

 Four of Portland's finest design boutiques are hosting a progressive Holiday Open House to benefit the Oregon Food Bank. Join them for bubbles and treats at each location. 

Bring 5 non-perishable food items to 1 location and receive 20% off your total purchase at each location. 

Saturday, December 5, 3:00 pm - 6:00pm 

Digs In & Out @ 1829 NE Alberta

Holiday Hours for Frock

Photo credit: www.diyalert.com

Press Release from Frock: Frock will be open later every night thru December 23 until 7:00pm !! Perfect for your holiday shopping. Come and see them on your way home from work for great locally made affordable gifts. Frock- 1439 NE Alberta

Alberta Shopping For Elves

Grasshopper - My “go to” spot for birthday presents, Grasshopper is a welcoming, open space with a friendly staff and a generous play area. The price range is a little high for those on a budget; it can be a great place for grandparents to splurge on a special gift. Kara Larson, the owner, first opened Tumbleweeds next door, and then opened Grasshopper for her lovely kid’s clothing line, Wild Carrots (fun prints and a DIY aesthetic) though she also carries a nice variety of other designer brands such as Kiwi Industries (cute sweaters), Tea, Cotton Caboodle, and Zutano. She has great taste in toys, focusing on natural materials (like the Plan Eco House, a wooden dollhouse that has a wind turbine and solar panels on the roof) and fun and intelligent design. 
Grasshopper
1816 NE Alberta 
503 335 3131

www.grasshopperstore.com

Green Bean Books - I can’t say enough about this wonderful space. Opened earlier this year, Green Bean Books has quickly become one of the neighborhood’s favorite family spaces. Jennifer Green was an teacher at Markham Elementary for ten years before fulfilling a long timedream of opening a kids’ bookstore on Alberta.”Reading was always my favorite part, as a teacher" she says. Green Bean carries a nice selection of kid’s books as well as vending machine facial hair (really, too cool!) and other fun knicknacks. There is a cozy reading area and sale shelf (by the back door) chock full of fabulous deals. Jennifer leads a reading time (walk-ins are welcome) every Tuesday from 11:00 to 11:30 am.

Green Bean Books

1600 NE Alberta

(503) 954 -2354

www.greenbeansbookspd.com

Mimosa Studios The perfect place for your favorite elf to make his/her own fabulous DIY gift. A favorite for birthday parties (they can host parties for adults too) and for handmade gifts for grandparents. Kids (and adults) come to Mimosa to glaze and/or paint the ceramic tile/ statue/ christmas tree ornament of their choice. A fun activity and a Christmas present - two for the price of one! Prices range from $5 for a tile to $56 for a large platter. The kilning process is free, and the piece is usually ready within four days of painting.

Mimosa Studios

1718 NE Alberta

503 288 0770

www.mimosa-studios.com I

Igpei Toys- The other half of the Origin Flowers retail space, this toy store was (amd still is) the brainchild of owner Beka Ambler’s son Isaac ‘s son (age 12 at the time of opening) and retains a true sense of fun. Nothing here is too expensive, too precious, or too educational. There are many small wonders. A great place for elves to shop for other elves. Check out the dinosaur flyers and cutie kid rings. And who doesn’t need a new piggybank these days? Depending on how much your allowance is, you might have some left over for Beka’s pretty flowers.

Igpei Toys

1534 NE Alberta

503 775-9599

Plan ahead: All these businesses are within 4 blocks, from Igpei on 15th to Grasshopper on 18th. Easy walking for short legs!

Alberta Shopping For Art Claus

Habromania

I always go to Habromania first when the kids and I are shopping for Daddy. Robert Hamilton sells what he calls “useful collectibles” as well as yard art (now you know which place I’m talking about, right? The little gargoyle garden across from the food carts) and both vintage and custom neon. If we don’t find anything for my husband, we at least have a ton of fun admiring the old Tonka trucks and visiting with the gargoyles.

Habromania

2303 NE Alberta

503 223 0767

www.habromania.com

Onda Gallery

Gorgeous imported crafts, plus art by primarily local and regional artists - the art is always amazing, and makes Onda my favorite stop for window shopping. Mr. Claus might get a Peruvian sweater or tiny handcarved bird this year. Be careful though, this might not be the spot to take littles who can’t handle the temptation of tiny breakable shiny stuff placed just at toddler grab - height.

Onda Gallery

2215 NE Alberta

503 493 - 1909

www.ondagallery.com

Guardino Gallery

Here’s a wonderful opportunity to take home gallery worthy art that will wrap and/or ship easily. Donna Guardino will be putting on her annual “Little Things” show from Nov. 27 – Dec 27, showcasing small pieces all under 7” tall by her favorite artists. Smaller means more affordable too. Make sure you get to the back room between the gallery’s main area and next door neighbor, HiiH. It is part of the gallery, chock full of irresistible surprises.

Guardino Gallery

2939 NE Alberta

503 281 9048

www.guardinogallery.com

HiiH Gallery

We come to HiiH every Christmas season like moths to a handmade paper lantern just because we can’t help ourselves. Hiih is not just a lamp store, it is a lamp wonderland. You can get there from inside Guardino Gallery. Or take the front door.

HiiH

2929 NE Alberta

503 493 - 4367

www.hiihgallery.com

redbird studio

The serenity level inside this shop is off the charts. Come here to chill out, then take home some hand printed, hand colored art which carries the same tranquil vibe. They make beautiful cards and elegant hand printed t shirts as well.

redbird studio

2927 NE Alberta

503 593 0833

www.redbirdstudio.biz

Heads up: Guardino Gallery, HiiH Gallery and redbird studio share a building and an aesthetic that creates a delightful flow.

Alberta Shopping For Fem Claus

Frock 
Frock has evolved since it opened 6 years ago as a vintage boutique on 30th and Alberta. Now on 14th, it sells fun and accessible fashions by almost entirely local crafters. I love their hats, crocheted, sewn, embroidered, you name it, and theirwhimsical and funky jewelry. If your Mrs./ Ms./Miss Claus is into that good old Portland-centric DIY aesthetic, I can’t think of a better place to shop for her. You just can’t go wrong.

Frock

1439 NE Alberta

503 595 0379

www.frockboutique.com

Garnish

Erica Lurie not only designs the fashions at Garnish, a boutique on 15th, but she also makes the jewelry, which is what I would send Mr. Claus shopping for. Made with sterling silver, gold fill, and semi-precious stones, her work is classy andbold. This holiday season, if you donate some gently used clothing item for the Garnish clothing and fund drive ( going on until Dec. 10) you’ll receive 10% off your purchase and Garnish will donate 10% to Hope Dolls, a local nonprofit providing programs and goods to abused and neglected children.

Garnish

1524 NE Alberta

503 282 3200

www.garnishapparel.com



Donna and Toots

This is where you go for that cute scarf or nifty sweater. A nice middle ground between extremes: their more tailored pieces are carefully constructed while also being creative and new.

Donna and Toots

1631 NE Alberta

503 241 5570

www.norfolkandwestern.org/donnaandtoots/blog

Tumbleweed

Owner Kara Larson likes dresses. Her own line is vintage inspired, and she sells brilliantly colored re-dyed vintage slips to go beneath them. Funky, feminine, and fun. You can find jewelery, lingerie, socks, shoes and books at this shop which specializes in “beautiful clothes for everyday. “

Tumbleweed

1812 NE Alberta

503 335 3100

www.tumbleweedboutique.com

SWOON

For shoppers who can’t make up their minds whether they want vintage clothes or vintage books, linens, aprons, cards, photos and furniture. Swoon loves re-use, and they’ll show you why you should too. Good for people who want to be the only one in the room wearing that dress.

Swoon

2734 NE Alberta

503 206 3076

www.swoonfinery.com .

Santa Shows Up/Eats Twice In A Row/Dec. 5

Saturday, Dec. 5 Santa drops in at the Kennedy School after breakfast at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM. You can join him if you make a reservation. $10/children. $13/adults.

Breakfast is served in the gym.

All ages welcome. Cameras welcome. Remember, he knows when you’re awake! 5736 NE 33rd

Concordia University Christmas Concert/Dec. 11

Friday, Dec. 11 FREE 7:30 PM Chapel of the Holy Trinity on the Concordia University campus. Donations will be accepted. Seating for all services is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Last year the audience was encouraged to sing along.

Kara Larson Sums It Up

“We’d like you to think outside the box this year...not shop at the big box. Thank you for supporting small shops...we make the world a better place.” Kara Larson, Proprietress of Grasshopper and Tumbleweed

Sustainable Practice Christmas

Here at the Alberta Squeak, we are excited by the the community building that comes with families putting their Christmas dollars back into the neighborhood and the celebratory sense of fun that comes with it.

Not only does shopping locally support neighborhood business and reduce your carbon footprint, but families find that shopping locally at Christmas can turn a stressful chore into a seasonal event, as much a part of the solstice experience as hanging the lights or cursing at the tree stand.

Alphabetical Guide To Alberta Holiday Shopping

Apparel

Donna and Toots

Frock

Garnish

Tumbleweeds

Swoon

Art:

Guardino Gallery

Onda Gallery

Optic Nerve Arts

Six Days Artist Collective

Bicycles

Community Cycling Center

Board games

Grasshopper

Books

Green Bean Books

Cards:

Alberta Coop Grocery

Postal Central

red bird studio

Craft supplies

collage

Dollhouses

Grasshopper

Fabric

Bolt

Flowers

Origin Flowers and Gifts

Furniture

Digs

Glass

Jennifer Wells Glass Design

Hats

Tumbleweed

Lamps

HiiH

Musical instruments

Trade Up Music

Olive oil

cork

Pottery

Mimosa Studio

Purses

Pie Footwear

Scarves

donna and toots

tumbleweed

Shoes:

Ped X

Pie Footwear

Socks

donna and toots

Pie Footwear

Stickers:

No Limits Stickers

Sweaters

donna and toots

Tumbleweed

Tattoos:

1928 Tattoo

Toys

Grasshopper

Igpei Toys

Postal Central

Vintage Clothing:

Ampersand Vintage

Community Resale

Wine

Cork

Everyday Wine

Yarn

Close Knit

Buy Me Love ( with a coupon)

Haircuts

Bishops

Spank

Terrell Brandon Barbershop

Massage

Prana Llama Mindful Bodywork

Shrunken Head Massage

Vernon School Tree Recycling 2009

VERNON PTA

TREE RECYCLING

Saturday, Jan. 2

Vernon School

2044 NE Killingsworth

(drop off area on 20th)

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Bring us your trees! We’ll shred them into ground cover for the garden.

All proceeds go to the PTA

$5 if you bring it to us

$10 we will pick up (within the Vernon circle)

$15-25 we will pick up (past the circle)

Trees must be plain, without flocking or tinsel.