Holiday Open House on Tuesday

Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! And a joyful vacation period to those simply reveling in the atmosphere!

As you finish up those few things still on the to do list at the office, make a couple last-minute gift runs, and start in on the cookie making, be sure to use all our holiday handy guides: and , , a around Ross Valley and a .

We’ll have some more holiday tips this week, including what’s open this weekend and places to get last minute food.

In the spirit of the season, I – your grateful editor – will be hosting a holiday open house at the in San Anselmo (the one on the corner) Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. I’ll have holiday treats and Patch goodies.

I may even share my super awesome mint-chocolate crinkle cookie recipe with you. (OK, I definitely will.)

[And yes, that is a picture of my family's annual Christmas photo when I was in second grade. Share your old, embarrassing holiday photos too by uploading them below.]

Also, use this holiday time to ask your questions about Patch, let me show you how to post your own events and announcements, tell me what you hate about me personally, or make a pitch for a story we absolutely have to cover. And, get a surprise holiday treat.

In the new year, we’ll be hosting weekly open houses at different locations around town. Let me know what days/times/places are best.