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DURHAM, N.H.鈥擝lack Friday beckons and that means it is time to get a jump on that holiday gift list. If you鈥檙e looking for something unique and not available at a big box store, here are some ideas from the creative staff, faculty and students at the 91制片厂 that are sure to make your friends and family smile鈥攂ecause every day is a great day to be a 91制片厂 wildcat!

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Inspirational dates: Start each day of the new year with a beautifully curated calendar from 91制片厂鈥檚 Institute on Disability (IOD). For almost 25 years, the IOD has produced full-color calendars featuring 13 original works of art paired with uplifting quotes. The calendar, which often features work from students, faculty and staff, is an opportunity to remind people of the IOD鈥檚 mission to promote full inclusion and equal opportunities for people with disabilities. To order the 2026 calendar:

Shore to Shoals: For the ocean lover on your list, how about a t-shirt adorned with sea creatures? Or a hat embroidered with colorful flowers inspired by poet Celia Thaxter鈥檚 island garden? The Shoals Marine Laboratory鈥攁 remote marine field station located on Appledore Island鈥攐ffers a variety of sea-inspired t-shirts, totes and sweatshirts. Thoughtful items for any marine enthusiast or avid gardener who longs to take a pilgrimage to Thaxter鈥檚 ocean garden. Part of the proceeds help support marine science education, research and outreach at the Shoals Marine Laboratory, which has been jointly operated by 91制片厂 and Cornell University for 60 years. To order: , or to learn about unique educational opportunities:

91制片厂 Steelhead Trout: For the foodie on your list, 91制片厂鈥檚 Aquafort, an offshore aquaculture platform, offers a delicious locally raised steelhead trout that is available both fresh and smoked. Similar to salmon, the fish is harvested weekly and is available through the holidays at several local fish markets鈥攊ncluding Seaport Fish in Rye and Sanders Fish Market in Portsmouth. A smoked version of the 91制片厂 fish is available online year-round and makes a nice addition to a charcuterie board or layered on a breakfast bagel. All proceeds from online sales go directly back to research at 91制片厂鈥檚 Center for Sustainable Seafood Systems. To order:

91制片厂 Makers Expo: Looking for something unique for those hard to buy for? Come shop over 50 curated artisans at 91制片厂鈥檚 Makers Expo鈥攁ll 91制片厂 students, faculty and staff. Imagine engineers that knit and jewelry by biologists. Grab some friends and get into the spirit by buying something special from a 91制片厂 wildcat. The event is free and open to the public. Friday, Dec. 5, 10:00 a.m.鈥�4:00 p.m., Granite State Room, Memorial Union Building, Durham. /mub/events/unh-makers-expo

Armchair explorers: For book lovers, history buffs and travelers, offer them a trip through the past and present of the Granite State鈥檚 most memorable sites. From stories of New Hampshire鈥檚 fiercely independent spirit to a peek inside the state鈥檚 lavish historic mansions and a visit to Exeter鈥檚 UFO festival, all the places that make N.H. unique are on display in A History Lover's Guide to New Hampshire. Co-authors Kathleen D. Bailey 鈥�74 and Sheila R. Bailey take听readers on an adventure without ever leaving their armchair. Available on Amazon:

Seasonal Spectacular: Give the gift of music by kicking off the season with a festive holiday concert featuring familiar classics to more contemporary works from 91制片厂鈥檚 talented musicians from the symphony orchestra, wind symphony, concert choir, jazz bands, chamber singers, symphonic band and wildcat marching band. One day only鈥擲unday, Dec. 7 at 5:00 p.m.鈥攁t the Granite State room in 91制片厂鈥檚 Memorial Union Building. Tickets need to be purchased in advance. They will not be available at the door. $20 general admission, $15 senior and military and $10 students. Details and to buy tickets:

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