Looking for a fun activity for the kids in mid-December? Look no further than the ninth annual Holiday Gift Store for Kids and Photos with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Student Center in Alva. Members of the NWOSU Art Society (NAS) sponsor this annual event.

Angelia Case, NAS sponsor, said that the holiday store provides children an inexpensive and fun way to shop for loved ones, friends, teachers and even pets. Prices on a variety of merchandise usually range from 50 cents to less than $20.

"We hope that by providing thi...