Holiday gifts and events downtown

TIFFIN --- Shopping for the perfect gift for your loved ones can be difficult. Downtown Tiffin's local businesses are offering a variety of holiday deals, full of unique and special gifts. Stop in during any of the special events this season, or during regular business hours, to find what you're looking for. PanYan Bookstore is hosting a "Deck the Shelves" event from noon-3 p.m. Saturday. Eight authors from across Ohio will be at the store. For book lovers, signed copies make the perfect Christmas gifts. PanYan will be the host of Santa Claus during the Kris Kringle Markt downtown this year. The German/Bavarian-themed market will offer live holiday music, German food, and local food trucks, late-night shopping, and children's activities. The event will be from 5-9 pm Dec. 1, and from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 2. Soul Boutique can offer you and your loved ones the gift of self-care. Owner Amanda Byrd says, "Give your loved ones tools to fill themselves so they can show up the best they can." Soul offers facial care products like guashas (facial massage tools) and ice rollers. For the man in your life, they offer beard and skin care products. Bundle products like inspirational calendars and bath products together to make self-care gift packages. If you're looking for a gift for your whole family or group of friends, The Poignon Project is offering limited-time buy-one-get-one free Glassblowing class gift certificates, a $150 dollar value for only $75. Hliday deals are available on Nov. 24, 25 and 26. They are also offering $5 off select ornaments: Etched, Large Pickles, Scalloped ornaments, Eggs, and Grinch Globes. Offers are available online and in-store. In-store shoppers have the opportunity to participate in a free raffle to win a glassblowing class. No purchase is required. Anyone who makes a purchase at The Poignon Project will also get their name entered into a raffle to win a two-foot artificial Christmas tree with over $500 in glass ornaments. The Poignon Project is also putting on its annual Holiday scavenger hunt Dec. 9. Scavenger Hunt details: This year, there are two ways to participate. Both events will kick off at 10 a.m. at The Poignon Project, where Scavenger Hunt Clue maps will be passed out. Ryan Poignon, owner of The Poignon Project says, "This is a free family-friendly event great for all ages looking to get into the holiday spirit." First, the elf scavenger hunt will be in partnership with various downtown retailers. Each participating location will have a unique elf. Write down all the names of the elves to be entered to win various handmade ornaments made by The Poignon Project. The second way to win is to find one of 20 golden tickets. Golden tickets will be hidden in secret locations around downtown Tiffin for your chance to win various prizes made by The Poignon Project. To participate, show up with your friends and family at The Poignon Project and aps for both challenges will be handed out. Note: The Poignon Project parking lot will be closed for the scavenger hunt. Event parking is located across the street at the Heidelberg University parking lot. Editor's Note: Just note, this list is just a few area options to shop local.