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Located in the heard of the Oregon District, Loretta Puncer’s 
As of 11:30am Monday, Beavercreek residents can now stand in line to enjoy these much talked about burgers. The concept is kept very simple, with a menu that offers burgers, kosher hot dogs and fries. It’s a quick serve kind of place, you enter the line, order your food, get your own beverage and they call your number when your order is ready.
It’s a light-hearted original musical written and composed by Dayton resident J. Todd Anderson. If that name sounds familiar, J Todd may be better known as a story board artist who often works with the Coen brothers or for his radio show, 
The Woman’s Club of Dayton Foundation, the YWCA Dayton and the Friends of the Dayton Arcade have teamed up on an initiative aimed at honoring and preserving Dayton’s unique history. They have formed the “Jewels of the Gem City” Committee to select “individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to the historic preservation of Dayton.”
Miami Valley high school students are invited to make a film in 48 hours with Dayton’s best filmmakers.
During the Middle Ages and continuing well into the Renaissance, the holiday season was a time when guests traveled great distances to the castles of wealthy friends and family members to feast, dance and exchange news in a celebration that lasted several days. After the rigorous fast of the Advent season, elaborate preparations were made to ensure a truly festive event.
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This kind of Pub Crawl has been happening in cities around the country for 15 years or so. It was originally started by a small group of friends as a means of raising some Christmas spirit – and having some fun at the same time. Brian Young moved here from Denver, Colorado where he’d participated for years and brought the event to Dayton! The first year there were 14 people. Two years ago the event grew to 80 and last year it more than doubled. It was pretty amazing to watch over 150 Santas, elves, angels, reindeer wander through the Oregeon District.
Imagine yourself selling bakery treats and never having to worry about gaining a pound from them! A dedicated group of volunteers do this every week at the
UD’s Intro to Foods class has partnered with 
With donations from Miami Valley vendors like 
brings Santa in to hear holiday wish lists from deserving boys and girls. From 10:30 -11am the man in the red suit will mingle with the little ones, followed by your lunch ordered from the menu. There is no extra charge for this, but reservations are required.
Bob Evans is offering folks a free piece of pie this holiday weekend- no strings attached, just 
Chef Keith Taylor graduated from the culinary program at Sinclair Community College in 1997 while working as a sous chef at L’Auberge with Dieter Krug. In 2000, Taylor left L’Auberge to work at Pacchia, an Italian-American restaurant in the Oregon District under then owner Glen Brailey. After four years there, Taylor worked for a year at the Schuster Performing Arts Center until Citilites changed into a buffet-style arrangement. Taylor then went on to work at Country Club of the North, before finally deciding to open his own place in 2007. 
Chef Dieter (and it’s obvious by the quieting of his voice and the slow tilt of his head, he’s still mourning the recent loss of his mentor) Dieter taught me to make Bouillabaisse. It’s a labor of love. Fresh stock, rich flavors and customers really seem to enjoy it. He also instilled in me a great work ethic.
The 2009 Dayton Holiday Festival is looking for volunteers to help out during the Grande Illumination on Fri, Nov 27th from 6-9:30pm. For more info please contact 
Dayton-area businesses in targeted growth industries may be eligible for financial assistance in employing dislocated workers.