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Photo: Michelle Dillon Clutch Collective MOV sells a variety of products such as art prints, stickers, greeting cards, and even some jewelry and other accessories.

Christmas is fast approaching and many people still need gift ideas for their friends and family. There are unique gifts reflecting the city that will make gift recipients smile in Marietta.

Marietta is known for its rivers and more specifically its riverboats/sternwheelers. One way to enjoy them is on a riverboat cruise.

The Valley Gem sternwheeler offers several different types of trips.

According to the boat’s website, the Winter Wonderland cruise on the Valley Gem costs $49 for adults ages 13-54, $47 for ages 55 and older, $39 for children ages 3-12 and free for children ages 2 and under.

The ship operates between 6-8pm. December 27, according to the website.

“Bring your family and friends and transfer to Winter Wonderland” the website said. “We will be serving a delicious winter wonderland-inspired dinner buffet while cruising the Ohio River.”

There is also a Holiday Luau tour at Valley Gem. According to the website, tickets are $46 for adults 13-54, $44 for adults 55 and over, $36 for children 3-12 and free for children 2 and under.

According to the website, the cruise will take place on December 28th from 1pm to 3pm.

“Do you have the post-Christmas blues?” the website said. “How about you put on your best Hawaiian shirt and come to Valley Gem for a Vacation Luau? “We will be offering a luau-themed lunch buffet with live music and lots of holiday fun!”

Various events are also held on the Major/River, a passenger barge/tug combination.

Learn more about the cruises and events available on Valley Gem and Major/Rivera at valleygemsternwheeler.com.

For those who like their gifts to be versatile, there are Marietta Bucks.

This is the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce’s gift certificate program, according to the chamber’s website.

Marietta Bucks was originally started as a way to encourage local residents to shop at local businesses and has expanded over the years, the website said.

Marietta Bucks “It’s the ideal gift for the hard-to-please person and great to give to employees.” the website said.

Participating vendors include Mahone Tire Service, Threadz Boutique, Workman’s Store, Walmart, Bridgeport Equipment and Tool, Oopsa Daisy Florist & Gifts, Austyn’s, The Galley, Jeremiah’s Coffee House, Marietta Brewing Company, Tampico Mexican Restaurant, Town House, Copper Leaf Interior Design It is located. Studio, Marietta Adventure Company, We Love Pets, Baker & Baker Jewelers, Dads Primitive Workbench, Marietta Makery, Schafer Leather Shop, Lafayette Hotel and more.

According to the website, Marietta Bucks can be purchased year-round in denominations of $5, $10, $20, $25 and $50 using cash, credit card or check and expire after two years.

There is a 2.5% fee to cover administrative costs when purchasing coins, so for example, $10 at Marietta Bucks is $10.25. Gift envelopes are provided at no extra cost, and each buyer also receives a brochure listing participating vendors, the website said.

To order Marietta Bucks, call 740-373-5176 or email [email protected]; Once the order is placed, funds can be picked up at the chamber’s office in the Riverview Building, 100 Front St., Suite 200.

You can find more information about Marietta Bucks and participating retailers at mariettachamber.com.

If you’re thinking of giving your loved ones a unique item or decoration, look no further than Clutch Collective MOV on Front Street.

Clutch Collective MOV opened in 2021 and is an independent art store in Marietta offering a curated collection of art prints, stickers, greeting cards, original ceramics and more, according to its website.

On the Siad website, you can explore the extraordinary creative works of more than 80 artists from the Appalachian region and beyond, including emerging and established artists.

With store-bought parts you can: “beautify your space with original, regional artwork and artistic gifts” the website said.

If your loved ones and friends enjoy supporting local businesses, Clutch Collective is the place to purchase MOV gifts because it’s stocked with handmade items from local, regional and national artists, according to the store’s Facebook page.

“Did you know that when you purchase artwork from Clutch Collective, you double your impact on our local and regional economy? … Because your dollars end up in the wallets of the people living in our areas and those people, people like us! – spend those dollars locally.

Clutch Collective recently opened an online store where you can find some of their products. Visit clutchcollectivemov.com to look at what’s available online, learn more about some of the local artists whose pieces are in the store, and learn more.

Michelle Dillon can be reached at [email protected].