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Holiday shopping in the gardens
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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.A section of owl gifts was on display. These products were decorated with owl feathers and designed to give an illusion of owls.
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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.A Christmas table was set up at the Fellows Riverside Gardens Holiday shop on Nov. 5. Shoppers were able to prepare for the upcoming holiday season by having a variety of gifts to choose from.
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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomcci.Products made in the USA were also availble. These items are lifetime candles and contain varios fruits and flowers to produce a good-smelling fragrance.
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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Christmas plates and cups were available for purchase. The plates look like decorative papers plates but were made out of a more sturdy material to enjoy a holiday meal on.
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI
Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens hosted a Shop in the Gardens weekend event Nov. 6, 7 and 8. A special preview night was available only for the members on Nov. 5.
The Shop in the Gardens Holiday Open House is to help raise funds for the Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens. Nov. 5 was an invitation only event extended to members who had the opportunity to get 20 percent off all items in the shop. There were complimentary wine and appetizers served, along with gift wrap for the purchases. A chance to win a Holiday Garden Tour trip for two and a chance to win a personalized holiday decor package for every $25 spent at the gift shop were available to those members who came in to shop.
The weekend event was extended to the general public who may be interested in becoming members of the Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens. Any who took advantage of this extension were able to learn more about becoming a member while having the opportunity to do personal shopping as well. Being a member offers people the chance to help the gardens grow and flourish like they were intended to. There are many benefits to becoming a member, which the shoppers learned while at Fellows Riverside Gardens.
All shoppers, members and non-members, throughout the weekend were able to receive 20 percent off holiday items. The items in the Shop in the Gardens are unique gifts, garden accessories, home decor and various holiday purchases.
Although the gift shop is open all year round, this special sale happens annually and is the main fundraiser for the Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens.