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Monday, December 15th, 2025
Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ With God's Grace hosted a Stuff the Cruiser event on Sunday by partnering with Montgomery County Sheriff's Office to turn cruisers into toy-filled sleighs for local children + volunteers helped support families in need. The group will host its annual toy giveaway on Saturday, Dec. 20 from noon to four. Dayton 24/7 Now
- ➤ A local restaurant will provide free meals for those in need Wednesday, Dec. 17 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Community members are welcome to visit and receive a meal. WHIO-TV
- ➤ Chabad of Greater Dayton held a Menorah lighting at Mall at Fairfield Commons to unite the community after a recent attack in Australia—attendees prayed for victims and sang songs of solidarity with the global Jewish community. WHIO-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dayton Flyers won 84 to 61 against North Florida at UD Arena on Saturday with an early 18 to 0 run and a 23 point effort from DeShayne Montgomery; the team now leads 4 to 0 against North Florida. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Craig Stammen, a Dayton Flyers alumnus and the Padres' new manager, credits his college experience & coach Tony Vittorio for teaching him leadership and maturity that will guide him at his first MLB Winter Meetings. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Miami's men's basketball team won on the road over Eastern Kentucky and matched their best start at 10-0 by building a 22-point lead. They will play at Wright State at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ At a recent game, Wright State held a 7-point halftime lead but lost to Marshall when a late run shifted momentum. The Raiders, now with a 5-6 record, face Miami at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Former Flyers All-American Obi Toppin returned to UD Arena on Saturday, Dec. 13 as a member of the UD Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025—fans lined up to meet him ahead of the North Florida game. Dayton Daily News
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Gumdrop Gingerbread House Workshop
5:30-7 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $27-$38 — Create a festive gingerbread house with gumdrops and glitter to celebrate the holiday season.
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Erika Wennerstrom - Up Close & Personal
7-10 p.m. — The Brightside Music & Event Venue — $30 — Experience an intimate hometown performance by lead singer of Heartless Bastards, Erika Wennerstrom, with special guest Eleanor Dakota.
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Seasonal Shorts Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — The Loft Theatre — Tickets from $44 — Experience an unforgettable performance filled with seasonal delights.
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Candlelight Christmas Carols on Strings
4:00-5:00 p.m. — Dayton Masonic Center — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting sounds of Christmas carols performed by a string quartet in a beautifully candlelit setting.
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Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
6:15-7:15 p.m. — Dayton Masonic Center — Check event page for pricing — Experience the magic of Christmas carols performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a captivating candlelit setting.
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A Berry Merry Market
11 AM – 3 PM — The Blue Berry Cafe Kettering — Free entry — Experience festive fun with local vendors and sweet treats for the holiday cheer.
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Dayton Ohio Eurogamers Meetup
6:30-11:55 p.m. — Bell, Book & Comic — Free entry — Engage in an evening of board games with fellow enthusiasts of all skill levels.
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Deck the Diamond
6-7:30 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Experience one of Dayton's top sports events this December with a festive flare.
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Deck the Diamond
6-7:30 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the holiday season with a festive event at the ballpark.
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Deck the Diamond
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Cost info not provided — Celebrate the holiday season with Santa, caroling, and a sparkling light display at the baseball diamond.
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