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???? Pick up some Ray’s merch and grab a bite to eat this holiday season

Bring your friends or even the whole family out for a dining experience with great people, great food and great drinks too! Ray's merchandise makes a great gift for friends and family who love Kent!
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???? Dance like everyone’s watching at All About Dance! By Kristen

Tap into your love of dance at any age. Whether you’re 18 months or 80 years, our energetic team will teach the shyest student to be social and your shining “star” to become brighter on any stage or right at home!
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???? Shop local and then grab a bite at Erie Street Kitchen

Erie Street Kitchen is located in The Venice Cafe in Kent, Ohio at the corner of Erie Street and Franklin Avenue.
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???? Visit The River Merchant retail market for holiday gift cards, baskets, wine and more!

Our retail market is a great holiday resource for gift cards and baskets, as well as wine and beer for holiday parties and logo’d merchandise for gifts or personal style.
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???? Shop local at AbbieDabbles.com: Great gifts for all ages, made with LEGO® bricks

Know a LEGO® fan? A big kid? Are they Nerdy? Quirky? An awesome friend? AbbieDabbles has your gift needs covered!
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???? 1st Annual ‘Tis the Saison Winter Market at Bell Tower Brewing Co.

In support of local artists and makers, Bell Tower Brewing curated 21 vendors for the first 'Tis the Saison Winter Market on Saturday, December 3rd from 12-3:30pm!
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???? Stop into Twice Is Nice Consignments for all your holiday shopping!

Founded in 2000, we recently celebrated 20 years in business. We have over 4,000 consignors and get new items in DAILY! We offer something for everyone, from cute fashion to unique home décor. We also carry an array of giftable items from new pieces to locally made jewelry, cards and more.
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???? Chicks & Bees provide local honey

Chicks & Bees started during the pandemic lockdown when two friends in rural Portage County decided to start keeping bees. As our skills and number of hives increased, so did our honey harvest.
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???? Be the healthiest version of you with KMI Wellness in Ravenna

Are you tired of not feeling well? Do you think you could afford to feel better? Absolutely, we all can!
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???? LazyTcrochet – Handmade fashions and accessories since 2007

Tricia Hodson of Windham Township is celebrating 15 years on Etsy, creating knit and crochet fashions and accessories for ladies and teens, with some unisex styles as well.
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???? Empower your New Year resolutions with an I’MPOWER Fitness Center gift certificate

At I’MPOWER Fitness Center, we offer fitness and friendship. Make 2023 your year for healthy fun.
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???? Travel, the gift that’s never returned and always remembered

Are you once again struggling to find that “perfect” gift for the loved ones on your list? Travel is your answer! This gift doesn’t get returned and years from now will be remembered.
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