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Supply stores are low-key and less crowded Economy Restaurant Fixtures, 1200 Seventh St. Leave Crate & Barrel to the masses. Sold only in groups of 36, 6 oz. Martini Glass, $1.45. Discount Builder's Supply, 695 Mission St. Who doesn't need a hammer? Stanley ProfessionalTM Steel Hammer, $26.99. Patrick & Co., 560 Market St. Office supply stores are rarely mobbed. Box of Crane Stationary & Envelopes, $24.00. Flax Art & Design, 1699 Market St. Art stores have the trendiest gifts. Stainless Steel Pencil Box, $18.50. ... Join 'Em Holiday crowds aren't all bad Hayes Valley Block Party, Dec. 5 The renowned design shops of Hayes Street keep their doors open late into the evening for this annual event, serving up drinks, snacks, and live music right alongside their cutting edge art, fashion, and jewelry. Through Dec. 15, the merchants are hosting a book drive for Back On Track, a volunteer tutoring program based in the Western Edition. Bring an old book to contribute, buy some fabulous gifts and party with the natives. [ SF Metropolitan | MetroActive Central | Archives ]