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    The City of Huber Heights Holiday Event & Tree Lighting kicked off the holiday season at the new Richard F. Shomper Governance Center, located at 6151 Brandt Pike, on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. Also featured was the Huber Heights Community Cares Polar Express Holiday Parade that traveled from Huber Centre to Fishburg Road along Brandt Pike. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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    Dayton Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ showcases young talent in beloved holiday tradition
    The 53rd annual Dayton Holiday Festival featuring the Grande Illumination and Grande Illumination Parade occurred on Friday, Nov. 28 in downtown Dayton. BRYANT BILLING/STAFF
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    List: Restaurants open on Christmas in Dayton and the region
    The Neighborhood Nest, a dedicated gluten-free bakery in Fairborn, is closing its doors at the end of the month. Pictured is Owner Amber Tipton. The bakery is very well known for its gluten-free cinnamon rolls. MARSHALL GORBY \STAFF
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    The Dessert Room, focused solely on elevated desserts and post-meal cocktails, is opening Dec. 11 at the Dayton Arcade (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO).
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    Gary D. Williams, aka Gary "Guitar" Williams, who’s played with Snapper Mitchum and Lefty Dizz, will be inducted into Gem City Blues Alliance’s Southwestern Ohio Blues Hall of Fame on Dec. 14. CONTRIBUTED
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    Contemporary Christian group Point of Grace is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its second Christmas album, "Winter Wonderland," on its upcoming Christmas tour. The vocal group and singer-songwriter Jason Gray will make a stop in Centerville for a performance on Dec. 14. CONTRIBUTED
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    Andrew Gabbard, member of The Black Keys touring band, will perform with his band Andy & The Dreams at the Brightside on Dec. 13. CONTRIBUTED/MITCH LAGROW
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    Judging for the Dayton Daily News holiday cookie contest took place Monday Nov. 8, 2010. Judges taste-tested 71 cookie entries.
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    The McPherson Town Holiday Home Tour was held on Friday, Nov. 28 and Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. A biennial event, the guided tour of seven historic homes raised money through ticket sales for Dayton’s McPherson Town Historic District. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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    PHOTOS: 2025 McPherson Town Holiday Home Tour
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    The City of Huber Heights Holiday Event & Tree Lighting kicked off the holiday season at the new Richard F. Shomper Governance Center, located at 6151 Brandt Pike, on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. Also featured was the Huber Heights Community Cares Polar Express Holiday Parade that traveled from Huber Centre to Fishburg Road along Brandt Pike. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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    PHOTOS: 2025 Huber Heights Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting
    The Dayton Liederkranz-Turner German Club’s Christkindlmarkt happened on Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at their clubhouse in the St. Anne’s Hill Historic District. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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    Things to do in Dayton this weekend: Hot Chocolate Festival, SantaCon, Christkindlmarkt...
    The Kettering Mayor’s Tree Lighting kicked off the city’s holiday season on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at Lincoln Park Civic Commons. Activities included Mayor Peggy Lehner’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony, photos with Santa Paws and Santa & Mrs. Claus, caroling by the Kettering Children’s Choir, horse-drawn carriage rides plus cookies and cocoa. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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    PHOTOS: 2025 Kettering Mayor's Tree Lighting at Lincoln Park Civic Commons
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    Springfield performing arts group to present ‘A Christmas Carol’ with music