A holiday shopper finalizes his alternative gift purchase at the fourth annual alternative gift fair in Leesberg on Dec. 1.

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Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with their two volunteer elves, welcome visitors to the fourth annual alternative gift fair in Leesburg.

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Santa, Mrs. Claus and two helpful elves greet passers-by and passing traffic outside the Founders building in downtown Leesburg as the annual alternative gift fair gets underway inside.

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One of the alternative gifts offered by the Loudoun Volunteer Caregivers at the alternative gift fair in Leesburg.

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Information, brochures and holiday treats were part of Loudoun Families For Children's display at the annual alternative gift fair.

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Two of LINK Inc.'s alternative gifts that are available this holiday season: the gift of food and formula, and the gift of food.

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Holiday shoppers browse the selection of alternative gifts at the fourth annual alternative gift fair in Leesburg.

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Loudoun Community Free Clinic is one of the 13 charities included in the 2007 alternative gift fair.

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Holiday shoppers check out the alternative gift selection at the Friends of Homeless Animals booth at the 2007 alternative gift fair in Leesberg.

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Friends of Homeless Animals is offering holiday shoppers alternative gifts for animal lovers.

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All alternative gifts included a holiday card featuring original artwork by local artist Elaine Nunnally.

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