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Art Galleries Palo Alto Weekly
"Beaches" Pastels by Waif Mullins Features new works on paper of his travels to exotic islands in the South Pacific, Caribbean and Mexico. Dec. 1-31; artist reception Dec., 9 noon-4 p.m. Call 321-0220 or visit www.portolaartgallery.com . Portola Art Gallery, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park
COMMUNITY San Jose Mercury News
SOUTH BAY Christmas in the Park. Animated displays, decorated trees, entertainment. 9 a.m.-midnight daily, Through Jan. 1. Plaza de Cesar Chavez, South Market and West San Carlos streets, San Jose. Free. (408) 995-NOEL, www.christmasinthepark.com.
Be a real Santa Claws: Pets like gifts, too The Bryan-College Station Eagle
Pet owners often treat their animal companions at Christmas. In doing so, they must be sure that each gift is safe and appropriate, says Patty Hug, a veterinary technician in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University.
Entertainment calendar King County Journal
The Trickster's Trunk: Teatro ZinZanni's new three-hour show and five-course meal, 6 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; 5 p.m. Sundays; Nov. 22-Dec. 31; 6 p.m. Tuesday shows begin Dec. 5; no show Nov. 23, Dec. 24; 2301 Sixth Ave., Seattle.
Wishful thinking Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Every holiday season, there's one hot toy that ends up on everyone's wish list and sparks a feeding frenzy at the mall.
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