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For some people, there’s no space between an idea and a plan. They’re like the mythical Zeus, who birthed Athena from his mind, fully grown and clothed in gleaming armor. Most of us need help to put flesh and bones on a hazy hope of a breath of a dream. This is especially true when transforming a travel bucket list into a concrete plan with dates and reservations. Where and how to even begin? ...

Here's something that might make you like winter: Medina's Ice Festival at the picturesque and historic Medina Square, Feb. 17-20. It's a great way for the winter-wary to find out what others enjoy about the season. It's fun and it's free and, did we mention, it's cool? ...

Showcasing over 100 different types of orchids, Orchids Forever will display more than 3,000 flowers from all over the world. ...

It's not every day that you and your kids get to be clowns in a major Christmas parade. But that's what happened when we moved to Athens, Georgia. All was going along just fine. The parade watchers seemed to enjoy seeing three different-sized clowns together and we were having a dandy time, waving and generally just goofing around. Then, I looked into the crowd and saw a face I thought I recognized. ...

Pull out those old cookie cutters to make all sorts of holiday ornaments with the grandkids. It's a great way to relive old family memories while making new ones that will last for years. ...

Are you a Cleveland Orchestra fan? Need a little holiday magic? The Cleveland Orchestra is sponsoring a Text-to-Enter Holiday Contest, The 12 Days of Gifting, running now through December 16. ...

As a kid, didn’t you want a new bike for the holidays? And, how amazing was it when you finally saw that shiny new bicycle? Unfortunately, there are so many children who have never had that experience, and this is where your old bike can make a huge impact. ...

Get a jump on holiday celebrating with a visit to Wade Oval and Holiday CircleFest from noon-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. Now in its 28th year, the event highlights the organizations throughout the picturesque and dynamic neighborhood. One of the biggest draws is the Holiday Market where visitors can shop for unique gifts. ...