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Wednesday, November 22, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
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Vote often for your favorite(s) along the Sisters Habitat for Humanity Gingerbread Trail.
Follow the Sisters Habitat for
Humanity Gingerbread Trail
It’s that time of year — the time to get into the
holiday spirit.
One of the best ways to celebrate is by fol-
lowing the 11th Annual Sisters Habitat for
Humanity Gingerbread Trail. Many businesses
in Sisters Country will decorate and display a
gingerbread house as a fundraiser for Sisters
Habitat. Spectators can vote for their favorite gin-
gerbread house by placing money in the wooden
bank at each shop.
Everyone is encouraged to vote for more than
one house.
The creations will be on display from Friday,
November 24 through January 2, 2018. Maps
of the gingerbread trail are located at the Sisters
Area Chamber of Commerce, Sisters Habitat
Thrift and ReStore as well as all participating
businesses.
The gingerbread creation that receives the
highest dollar amount will win the People’s
Choice Award. A best-in-show award will be
decided by three independent judges.
All proceeds benefit the building program of
Sisters Habitat for Humanity.
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Mackenzie Creek Mercantile
Fall and winter are the seasons when Mackenzie
Creek Mercantile really shines. This is your home-
town headquarters from winter gear — from your
base layer to your warm winter coat.
It’s a great place to give the man in your life the gift
of adventure, with clothing and gear for men that is
both rugged and stylish. From snow boots to fleece,
you’ll find what you need here to enjoy this beauti-
ful but bone-chilling season in Sisters Country.
And when your excursion out into our win-
ter wonderland is done, build a fire and slip into
Minnetonka slippers and moccasins, courtesy of Mackenzie Creek Mercantile.
To outfit the young ones, there’s a new line of Lazy One kids wear — from snow suits and
gloves to cozy and colorful PJs.
And for the strong, independent lady in your life — McKenzie Creek Mercantile features
a beautiful line of concealed-carry purses.
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Where Quality Fashion
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Old Mill District
Anchored by Old St. Nick and his festive SantaLand, the Old
Mill District features roving carolers, free horse-drawn carriage
rides and a beautiful display of lights during the holiday months.
Bend’s riverside shopping, dining and entertainment district
also hosts numerous events — starting with the I Like Pie fun
run on Thanksgiving morning. Watch Santa make his grand entrance into Bend when he
flies into the Les Schwab Amphitheater in a helicopter at 10 a.m. the day after Thanksgiving.
Celebrate the start of Chanukah on December 12 with the lighting of giant menorah in the
Old Mill’s Center Plaza. Stop by December 15 and take in an armada of illuminated kayaks
and canoes that make their way up the Deschutes River during the annual Christmas Lights
Paddle Parade.
There’s also some primo holiday shopping to be done in the Old Mill District, with the
area’s eclectic mix of local, regional and national retail shops. Can’t decide on a gift for that
special someone? Old Mill District gift certificates are redeemable at all restaurants, stores, art
galleries and the Regal Cinema movie theater. Gift certificates can also be used for Ticket Mill
merchandise and even summer concert tickets at the Les Schwab Amphitheater!
www.mackenziecreekonline.com
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