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Graeter's Ice Cream wins recognition from Newsweek magazine. GRAHAM/STAFF

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Available online and in-store, though some Winans cafes may not offer everything that’s listed online, Winans is a perfect local option for someone who appreciates a little bit of everything. As a coffee roaster and confectionary, multiple pre-arranged gift baskets are available that would be perfect for someone who loves chocolate and coffee equally.

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: Creative Dayton foodie gift basket ideas this season

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Annie Foos, owner of Saint Anne's Cheese Company, dresses as Ruth Disher Dayton's first cheese lady at the Dayton Arcade. Holly Days are returning to the Dayton Arcade this week. This year’s three-day event, organized by Cross Street Partners and Culture Works, will bring back some of the same nostalgia that powered the past Holly Days. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

A one-of-a-kind cheese adventure awaits at Dayton Arcade

The Christkindlmarkt is an annual German Bazaar hosted by the Dayton Liederkranz-Turner German Club in downtown Dayton. This year’s bazaar is a two-day event held at the Liederkranz building, 1400 E. Fifth St., on Saturday, Dec. 11 and Sunday, Dec. 12. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Celebrate a centuries-old Christmas market tradition this weekend

Lights Under Louisville is now open at Louisville Mega Cavern through Jan. 2, 2022. LOUISVILLE MEGA CAVERN

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Dayton Arcade decked out, open to public free of charge for Holly Days

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Amy Schnieder, an Oakland, California engineering manager with roots in Dayton, is the reigning "Jeopardy" champion.

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Tens of thousands of people watched the annual horse-drawn carriage parade and festival in downtown Lebanon, Ohio on Sat., Dec. 4, 2021.

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Amy Schnieder, an Oakland, California engineering manager with roots in Dayton, is the reigning nine-time “Jeopardy” champion. Her current winnings total $342,200.

‘Jeopardy’ champion who grew up in Dayton continues historic run

Arts Alliance envisions $50M campus at former Wright airplane factory site

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First Friday starts tonight, Dec. 3, at 5 p.m. The Downtown Dayton Partnership is using this First Friday edition to encourage people to shop small and support downtown’s local businesses.

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Available online and in-store, though some Winans cafes may not offer everything that’s listed online, Winans is a perfect local option for someone who appreciates a little bit of everything. As a coffee roaster and confectionary, multiple pre-arranged gift baskets are available that would be perfect for someone who loves chocolate and coffee equally.

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Annie Foos, owner of Saint Anne's Cheese Company, dresses as Ruth Disher Dayton's first cheese lady at the Dayton Arcade. Holly Days are returning to the Dayton Arcade this week. This year’s three-day event, organized by Cross Street Partners and Culture Works, will bring back some of the same nostalgia that powered the past Holly Days. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

A one-of-a-kind cheese adventure awaits at Dayton Arcade

OPENING DAY: Hunny Bee’s chicken finger restaurant debuts on Brown St.

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Local food gift giving ideas to kick off the holiday season

The beloved local chocolatier and coffee shop has released a special collaboration with Columbus-based Watershed Distillery just in time for the holiday shopping season. Bourbon Cherry Cordials with Watershed Bourbon is now available for purchase online, ready to ship to your home.

Winans collaborates with Ohio distillery for new chocolate treat

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR AMERICAN EXPRESS - In this image taken on Tuesday, Nov. 3 2020, Annie's Blue Ribbon General Store in Brooklyn, NY prepares for Small Business Saturday, founded by American Express in 2010 to encourage consumers to Shop Small, this year on November 28, 2020. (Diane Bondareff/American Express via AP Images)

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Events

Annie Foos, owner of Saint Anne's Cheese Company, dresses as Ruth Disher Dayton's first cheese lady at the Dayton Arcade. Holly Days are returning to the Dayton Arcade this week. This year’s three-day event, organized by Cross Street Partners and Culture Works, will bring back some of the same nostalgia that powered the past Holly Days. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

A one-of-a-kind cheese adventure awaits at Dayton Arcade

The Christkindlmarkt is an annual German Bazaar hosted by the Dayton Liederkranz-Turner German Club in downtown Dayton. This year’s bazaar is a two-day event held at the Liederkranz building, 1400 E. Fifth St., on Saturday, Dec. 11 and Sunday, Dec. 12. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Celebrate a centuries-old Christmas market tradition this weekend

Lights Under Louisville is now open at Louisville Mega Cavern through Jan. 2, 2022. LOUISVILLE MEGA CAVERN

WORTH THE DRIVE: Head underground for a holiday lights show in Louisville

Brian Cox, operations for the Dayton Arcade events, adjust the snow machine for the Holly Days event coming this week at the Dayton Arcade. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

Dayton Arcade decked out, open to public free of charge for Holly Days

"Trolls LIVE!" will be held March 8 and 9 at the Nutter Center.

Hair-raising fun: ‘Trolls LIVE!’ coming to Nutter Center

The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway offers tours of the Hocking Valley on historical trains. CONTRIBUTED

WORTH THE DRIVE: Hop aboard railroad tour of Hocking Valley with Santa Claus

The MetroParks Ice Rink, located within RiverScape MetroPark features stunning winter views of both the Great Miami River and the downtown Dayton skyline. It’s a perfect gift for the winter-loving Daytonian in your life who enjoys being outside and getting in the festive mood.

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: Give the gift of experience in Dayton this season

left to right: Ian Spraul (Linus), Helen Grisez (Sally), Alexis Paige (Lucy) and Colin Drayer (Charlie Brown) in Sinclair Community College's production of "A Charlie Brown Christmas."

Christmastime is here: Your animated favorites return to Sinclair

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Construction continues on The Dayton Arcade in downtown Dayton. Most notably, framing has begun around the second and third floors of the Rotunda for The Hub, Powered by PNC, a joint venture of the University of Dayton and The Entrepreneurs Center. The repainting of the Rotunda started in late June. Exterior masonry painting of the facades on the Ludlow & Fourth Street Buildings is also in progress. Drywall installation continues for The Arts Lofts at the Dayton Arcade at the Ludlow & Fourth Street Buildings. The Arcade redevelopment project is a collaboration between lead developer Cross Street Partners, Model Group and McCormack Baron Salazar. For more information including leasing, visit arcadedayton.com. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

PHOTOS: Peek inside the Dayton Arcade under construction

A new artwork, created by artist Atalie Gagnet, has been completed on the Dayton Transportation Center garage. LISA POWELL / STAFF

PHOTOS: Vibrant new mural design energizes Dayton’s transportation center garage

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The Cincinnati Museum Center will reopen July 17. Dinosaur Hall is one of the exhibits popular among visitors. CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER

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Lights Under Louisville is now open at Louisville Mega Cavern through Jan. 2, 2022. LOUISVILLE MEGA CAVERN

WORTH THE DRIVE: Head underground for a holiday lights show in Louisville

The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway offers tours of the Hocking Valley on historical trains. CONTRIBUTED

WORTH THE DRIVE: Hop aboard railroad tour of Hocking Valley with Santa Claus

A Christmas Story House and Museum in Cleveland is the film location for the iconic 1983 holiday movie. PHOTO: A CHRISTMAS STORY HOUSE AND MUSEUM

WORTH THE DRIVE: Visit the house in Cleveland where ‘A Christmas Story’ was filmed

Circle of Lights on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis.

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Dayton Police Chief Richard Biehl is hugged by Andrea Raizen, a resident of the Oregon District, during National Night Out events Tuesday in the Oregon District. Dayton officers shot and killed a gunman early Sunday less than one minute after he opened fire in the Dayton entertainment district. The shooter killed nine people before officers shot him to death.

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Amelia Robinson and Sarah Franks on the scene of the May 30 protest in downtown Dayton that followed the killing of George Floyd.

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Educator Lynda Huggins protests with her three sons May 30, 2020 in downtown Dayton. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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