Holiday Shopping Guide

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Theater
Season tickets to any one of our local theater companies offer a grand variety of shows and experiences to satisfy any theatergoer. For a complete list of companies and information, visit our main attractions page.

The Spot
This is the must-have gadget for any outdoor lover and families who need peace of mind. At just the press of a button, adventurers can let contacts on their email list know their location. In the event of an emergency, an alert is sent out using satellites to the appropriate rescue teams who are able to find an exact location via Google Maps. $169.99. REI, 1975 Diamond Blvd., Concord (925) 825-9400; rei.com.

Self-cleaning litter box
Do you love your cats but despise what they leave behind just for you? With LitterMaid you get the best of both worlds: a friendly feline and a clean-smelling house. All you have to do is replace the bag and the litter from time to time. Comes in two sizes: $139-169. Pet Food Express, 838 Southampton Road, Benicia (707) 748-4477; littermaid.com.

Instant image
No matter where you are, you can instantly print and share pictures with your friends. The PoGo from Polaroid allows images to be wirelessly loaded from a Bluetooth-enabled phone or through USB from a digital camera and printed. $149. Bestbuy.com.

Sweet wheels
The new Stylyx bike gives riders complete ergonomic comfort with the Personal Positioning System, which allows every rider to obtain the perfect riding position for their physique. Whether cruising to work, the market or just taking in a beautiful day, you’ll never have a sore rear again. $495-695. Stylyx.com.

Piaggio
With gas prices soaring, the BV250 scooter from Piaggio, a branch of Vespa, offers the speed of a car but gets around 45 miles per gallon, perfect for regional cruising. $4,899. Fairfield Cycle Center, 1800 W. Texas St., Fairfield (707) 432-1660; fairfieldcyclecenter.com.

Nintendo Wii
Last year we had the Nintendo DS to exercise the brain with Brain Age 2. Now, after a year of mental exercise, work out your body with Wii Fit. Jump on the balance board (included) and have fun while you get fit. System: $249.99; game: $89.99. Available at most electronic retail stores. Wii.nintendo.com.

Culinary staycation with Georgeanne Brennan
Spend the weekend with multiple award-winning cookbook author and journalist Georgeanne Brennan. Normally held in Provence, France, Brennan is giving locals a treat by providing her renowned classes right here at home. The two-day program includes shopping the Davis farmers market with Brennan, a bottle of house-made vinegar, access to her gardens and orchards, two long lunches including wine, two 2.5 to 3-hour hands-on cooking classes, recipes, fresh herbs and whatever is in season from her garden. She sells out, so sign up quickly. A partial 2009 schedule is available. Weekday classes upon request, $175 per person. Weekends, $325 per person. Georgeanne Brennan, P.O. Box 502, Winters (530) 795-3043; georgeannebrennan.com.
 

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