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A roundup of local home and garden news and events including an art gift sale, holiday pop-up shop, tree collection and party tips.
HOME GIFT IDEAS … The Palo Alto Art Center will host a jewelry and ceramics sale on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The proceeds benefit the participating artists, studios and the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation. The sale will be at the Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. Admission is free. For more information, call 650-329-2366.
GARDEN POP-UP SHOP … For the first time ever, on Tuesday, Dec. 4 , from 4-8 p.m and Wednesday, Dec. 5 , from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Gamble Garden will host a Holiday Pop-Up Shop. Items will include home goods, art, jams, syrups and other sweets and more. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Gamble Garden, which is located at 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto. For more information, go to gamblegarden.org.
HOLIDAY TREE COLLECTION … For the four weeks following Christmas Day, holiday trees will be collected curbside in Palo Alto . Cut your trees in 4-foot lengths and remove tree stands, ornaments, tinsel and nails. Place the tree next to your green compost cart. Flocked trees will not be accepted.
BE FESTIVE WITHOUT WASTE … The city of Palo Alto has tips for hosting less-wasteful, but still festive celebrations available on its website. Hiring a caterer? Consider choosing one who uses reusable dishes and napkins. Ask the caterer to provide reusable trays that can be returned, or have food presented on your own trays or dishes. If you’re cooking or buying the food yourself, use your own dishes, cloth napkins and utensils. You also can borrow a Zero Waste Party Pack — which includes reusable dishware and utensils from the city for free, or find a place to rent dishes, napkins, tablecloths and flatware. Skip utensils and plates entirely and serve finger foods. Make recycling convenient (set recycling containers next to garbage containers). Signs are available for you to download or you can create your own. For more party tips or information on how to rent a Zero Waste Party Pack, go to bit.ly/ZeroWastePartyTips.