Give the Dining Event of a Lifetime!
The Grand Truffle Dinner is the signature event at the Oregon Truffle Festival, and will be held on Saturday, January 26. This remarkable evening features five of the Pacific Northwest's most celebrated chefs including Caprial and John Pence of Caprial's Bistro in Portland, 1990 recipient of the James Beard Award for Best Chef of the Northwest, John Sundstrom, of Lark in Seattle, 2007 recipient of the James Beard Award for Best Chef of the Northwest, Cathy Whims of Nostrana in Portland, and Daniel Mattern, Executive Chef at clarklewis in Portland. 2006 James Beard nominee, Stephanie Kimmel, and executive chef Rocky Maselli of Marché, will be the event hosts. This is a gift that is guaranteed to inspire and delight! - (503) 296-5929
Give the Gift of the Nature
Do you love our pristine surroundings? So will your loved-ones!
Triangle 5 Ranch uses a western motif and can customize their gift certificates for Trail Rides or Lessons. Walterville -  (541) 747-7039
Territorial Seed Company is giving you a chance to give the gift of gardening. Choose from a variety of gardening gift baskets. They offer the Urban Jungle Veggie Garden basket, which is geared for folks who live in an apartment or duplex and have limited space for planting, the Salsa, Salsa, Salsa, the Garlic Lover's and the Essential Gardening Collection, among other baskets. Another popular gift item: mushroom kits, which allow you to grow your own gourmet mushrooms. Visit the store or place your order online. Cottage Grove - (541) 942-0150
Cascades Raptor Center encourages you to give a gift that lasts all year with a Raptor "Adoption." These "adoptions" help to support a CRC education bird. Sponsirs receive an adoption certificate with a photo of their bird, the personal and natural history information of their bird and its species, a Web site listing and a sign on the aviary of their bird acknowledging the adoptions, a one-on-one visit with a trained education bird and its handler, and a one year CRC membership!
Or, give a Mouse University Scholarship Gift Basket! CRC helps orphaned raptors hone their hunting skills to better assure their survival after release, by practicing catching live food. Eugene - (541) 485-1320
Nearby Nature memberships and gift certificates make wonderful green holiday gifts! A family membership ($35) is a great gift for friends with children or folks who want to support caretaking efforts in local parks. Another fun option is a Youth Activity Gift Certificate for a No School Day Program ($35) or a Summer Daycamp ($90). For stocking stuffers, try the Nature Quest Gift Certificates ($5), good for fun weekend family events in Alton Baker Park. Eugene - (541) 687-9699
Oregon River Sports:
Guided Whitewater or Inflatable Kayak Trips - Choose from the North Umpqua, John Day and McKenzie Rivers. As an added incentive, book your Special Trip for and receive group discounts of 10% off. Eugene - (541) 334-0696
Oregon River Sports Paddle Club Membership Special - Inspire a friend to become a new member of the Paddling Club and you will receive 2008 membership free. (Offer good through December 24, 2007). Eugene - (541) 334-0696
Andy's Wild Water Adventures has gift certificates for river trip adventures that can be used in the upcoming season. The most popular are our Half-day McKenzie River Trip gift certificate at $50.00 as well as the Full-day McKenzie River Trip gift certificate @ $85.00. Creswell - (541) 895-4465
Heceta Beach RV Park has personalized Gift Certificates in any amount to be used on any type of RV hook up or Tent camping. Give the gift of travel on the beautiful Oregon Coast. Florence - (541) 997-7664
Give the Gift of Helping Others
Northwest Youth Corps again is offering Gift Cards in which people can make a donation to Northwest Youth Corps in celebration of a loved one. The honoree receives notice that they are being honored with a gift made in their name (the amount of the gift is not stated in the card) along with the pleasure of knowing that this gift helps youth. Eugene - (541) 349-5055 ext. 205
Give the Gift of Entertainment
The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts offers Gift Certificates that are good towards Concerts, Pre-concert Dinners, and Music Lessons. When you contact them, also ask about their Jazz Kings CDs and note cards featuring artwork from past OFAM posters. Eugene - (541) 687-6526
 The Oregon Bach Festival suggests gift certificates, good for concerts during the 2007 season, June 27-July 13. It's time to get Bach in the groove, at this vital and vibrant event; Internationally recognized, Locally loved. Eugene - (541) 682-5000
The Hult Center for the Performing Arts offers the fabulously flexible Three Show Sampler. Warm the heart of an arts lover in Eugene by giving the gift of performance. The Three Show Sampler includes one ticket to the recipient's choice of three different shows during the spring seasons.
Eugene - (541) 682-5000
The Actors Cabaret of Eugene offers gift certificates in any denomination desired or for tickets only. We are a theater that offers full dinners, desserts and festive beverages. A gift certificate can be an exciting evening out to "Live Theater at its Best" for a very reasonable price. Many family-friendly musicals are produced throughout the year. Eugene - (541) 683-4368
Give the Gift of Experience
Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House suggests Tickets to Tea ($25 per person) as a lovely gift. Tickets can be for a Valentines Day Tea scheduled for Feb 9th. A gift of a private tea is also an option. Prices begin at $100 and depend on the number of guests. Eugene - (541) 484-0808
The City Club suggests giving the gift of experience, purchase a gift certificate in any amount to treat a member to lunch, pay a portion of their dues, or use the gift card to introduce someone new to the weekly City Club experience. Eugene - (541) 485-7433
Give the Gift That Lasts Throughout the Year
Memberships and gift certificates to area museums; many which have fully stocked gift shops with exquisite items. For details on area museums, check out the MUSE website. MUSE exists to support and promote the communities' diverse and vibrant cultures, resources, and history. Eugene - (541) 726-3677
Lane County Public Works has released their Currin Covered Bridge Commemorative Coin. Sale proceeds will go to the Lane County Parks Fund to help maintain out-of-service covered bridges in Lane County. It is also possible to purchase limited edition prints of the Office Covered Bridge in Westfir, with proceeds allocated to the preservation of this important piece of local history. Eugene - (541) 682-6900.
Give the Gift of Good Food & Leisure
Both Marche and Marche Provisions offer Gift Cards. Provisions has many prepared food offerings to help with entertaining, plus gifts for hostesses, family and friends who love food and cooking. The restaurant also has a room for private parties as well as the ability to cater fabulous meals at people's homes and businesses. Eugene - (541) 342-3612
Happy Gifting to You & Yours!
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