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Think Outside the Box as you Fetch Your Gifts

Everlasting presents can be found at Novato's nonprofit organizations, churches,

Shopped Black Thursday, Black Friday or Cyber Monday and still can't find the perfect gift for your loved ones? Think outside the box. There are numerous opportunities around Novato to give thoughtful, everlasting gifts.

I called the and inquired about placing names on Phillip L. McDonel's "Making Tracks" mural featured in the photos that go with this story. Although that is not an option, here are some suggestions. Click on each organization to see the link to their product or donation website.

City of Novato: Commemorative bricks are located in the new patio area.

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Marin Humane Society: Giving trees located in the new dog kennel area, or contribute to the SHARE program.

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Note that this is not an exhaustive list, but a sampling of organizations in Novato. For alternative Christmas fairs, check your local churches for opportunities or keep an eye on Novato Patch's daily event listings. Online, you can support Church World Service, Habitat for Humanity, the Heifer Project International and many other great causes.

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