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Holiday shopping - you don't need a mall, give a class!

We are just about to holiday crunch time, you have 11 shopping days until Christmas. If you are trying to avoid a trip to the mall but are looking for something a little more personable than a gift card, try the gift of a class. Everyone has something they want to learn. This year you can be the giver of knowledge! An extra bonus; you can reap the rewards of your friends learning curve.

If you are hoping for a homemade sweater set next holiday season, try gifting knitting lessons at Urban Fauna to your crafty friend. Classes are offered in basic knitting, sock making, and baby sweaters.

Maybe you have a sweet tooth that only an adorable pie can fill, send your kitchen inclined friend off to the workshop for a Pie in a Jar class. Each class is only $40 and every student walks away with three ready-made pies. Instant rewards!

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Do you have a bendy partner and you would really like to see her 'explore' her flexibility? The Circus Center offers classes in acrobatics, aerial arts, and flying trapeze. If this is too subtle, you can always go direct with a visit to Good Vibrations after hours mixer and peruse the bookshelf for a lap dance how-to.

Happy Holidays! Remember, the true gift of the season is in the giving, only then can you receive and endless supply of homemade goodies from all of your friends.

, SF Events Examiner

Diane Davis is a Bay Area Native. She has worked in radio doing everything from producing a nationally syndicated talk show to covering every day-part on San Francisco, San Jose, and Monterey stations. All things entertainment are her passion! Luckily she has a press pass and is not afraid to use...

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