Local Father's Day Gift Ideas

With Father's Day just around the corner, there is still time to pick up local gifts that dad will love.

Here's our top five picks:

• To some fathers, grilling is an art form. What dad wouldn't love a new grill? Stop by to pick up a new charcoal, gas or combination grill and pick up some steaks—dad is sure to love it!
• Get active with dad and go on a bike ride around or his favorite route around town with the whole family. Bring a picnic lunch and you can even bring fishing poles to fish at the pond. And if you catch it at the right time, .
• If dad loves technology, stop by and pick up the latest e-reader, mp3 player or laptop. They have tons of choices and the staff can help you make the perfect choice for dad.
• Take your father out to lunch or dinner—there are so many choices around town from Chinese food like to Italian at and American fare at .
• There's nothing like a homemade card. No matter your age, dads love to hear how loved they are and how much you appreciate all they taught you. My dad taught me that I can do anything and be anything I want to be as well as how to throw a baseball and shoot hoops. Happy Father's Day to all those great dads out there!

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