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Season’s greetings, Columbus. We’ll be out of office until the New Year to spend time with our loved ones. Until then, we’re pausing our newsletter sends and reducing our social posts. We’ll see you in your inboxes at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
 

🏀 Meet Jacy and Emmy Sheldon

Inspiring sisters: Jacy and Emmy Sheldon
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Emmy said her favorite sport is basketball, just like her sister. | Photo provided by Jacy Sheldon
Jacy Sheldon is one of the best Ohio State basketball players to ever come through the program. In her fifth season with the Buckeyes, she surpassed 1,500 career points — becoming just the 17th player in program history to do so.

But Jacy’s relationship with her 16-year-old sister Emmy — the team’s biggest cheerleader — might be more moving than her skills on the court.

Emmy can often be seen on the sidelines while the Buckeyes are warming up, greeting each player with a high five or leading an “O-H” chant.

“We have a really special relationship,” said Jacy. “I’m glad I was able to come to Ohio State and stay really close to her.”

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Emmy proudly wears No. 4 on the sidelines in support of her sister. | Photo provided by Jacy Sheldon

“The team has welcomed her from day one,” Jacy said. “It’s to the point now where if she’s not at a game everyone’s in panic like, ‘what’s going on? Where’s Emmy?’”

Emmy’s support for Jacy and the Buckeyes shines throughout the arena. Emmy was quick to answer her favorite part of coming to the games.

“Brutus,” she said. “Brutus loves me and he gave me a Valentine. And I’m a very good cheerleader.”

When asked about her favorite quality of Jacy’s, Emmy couldn’t pick just one.

“Jacy is really pretty and she is fast,” Emmy said. “She is speedy and she listens to my words. Jacy plays basketball a lot, and I love her.”

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Emmy is known for her high fives, like the one she’s giving Jacy here. | Photo provided by Jacy Sheldon

Jacy is just as inspired by her younger sister. She noted the challenges her sister has faced in life living with Down syndrome, especially at a young age. It’s Emmy’s constant optimism and happy personality that serve as Jacy’s fuel.

No. 13 Ohio State plays at 1 p.m. today against Belmont. Grab tickets to see Jacy in action and cheer alongside Emmy in the stands.
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Events
Friday, Dec. 22
  • Christmas Jazz Fest | Friday, Dec. 22 | 8-11:30 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St., Downtown | $35 | Celebrate the holidays with seasonal songs and performances by local jazz musicians.
Saturday, Dec. 23
  • Holiday Hotcakes | Saturday, Dec. 23 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Columbus Metropolitan Library: Main Branch, 96 S. Grant Ave., Downtown | Donation-based | Donate hat, gloves, or make a monetary contribution to enjoy breakfast with Santa, crafts, and music.
Sunday, Dec. 24
  • “Light Up The Lawn, Light Up a Life” | Sunday, Dec. 24 | 1 a.m. | Nationwide Children’s Hospital, E. Livingston Ave., Columbus | Donation-based | Make a donation for the kids at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and watch the butterflies on the lawn light up.
Monday, Dec. 25
  • Holiday Lights | Monday, Dec. 25 | 5-11 p.m. | Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St., Downtown | Free | Spend Christmas Day strolling through thousands of LED lights and displays downtown.
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Seasonal

4 last-minute holiday gifts
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Get two-day shipping on a Nintendo Switch. | Photo via Amazon
Not quite done holiday shopping? No judgment here. Browse digital gifts and gifts that, last we checked, ship in two days with Prime.

For college students: A Prime Student membership. They’ll get discounts on college essentials + free Grubhub delivery.

For family members: A Nintendo Switch. You can play games fun for the whole family, like Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

For “Star Wars” fans: A stormtrooper shaver.

For kids (or busy parents): An Owala kids bottle.
More last-minute gifts this way
News Notes
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  • Designer brands Golden Goose, David Yurman, Breitling, and BOSS are all opening at Easton Town Center in 2024. These will be the first Ohio stores for all four brands. Exact opening dates have yet to be announced. (The Columbus Dispatch)
Show
  • Brian Regan, a comedian known for his performances on “Comedy Central,” is coming to the McCoy Center on April 9, 2024. Tickets start at $57 and go on sale today at 10 a.m.
Closing
  • Smokehouse Brewing — a brewery at 1130 Dublin Rd. — is permanently closing on January 2, 2024 after 27 years. Some of its favorite beers from over the years will be available in the final weeks.
Environment
  • Keep Columbus Beautiful shared tips for limiting waste this holiday season. Wrapping paper and cardboard boxes can be recycled in the blue bins. And if you’re swapping old technology for new, take your outdated electronics to the Waste and Reuse Convenience Center.
Pets
Answered
  • We shared 18 pizza spots the locals love, and reader Darrell B. let us know about a pizza spot he wants added to our list. He suggests Emelio’s on Georgesiville Road. The spot features homemade sauce and old-style pepperoni.
Community
  • Well, this is officially our last News Note of 2023. Thank you to our CBUStoday community for staying connected with us this year. If you want to support us in 2024, consider becoming a member — you’ll support us directly and keep these newsletters coming. Until next year, folks.
 
Try This

⛳ Tee it up

X-Golf Columbus — Grandview’s indoor golf simulator
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X-Golf has 60+ franchises across the country. | Photo by @xgolfamerica
Worried about losing your golf game as the weather cools down? We have some good news fore you.

X-Golf Columbus — a 7,000-sqft state-of-the-art indoor golf simulator lounge — is open year-round in Grandview. The simulators provide accuracy and a real sense of golf through lasers, software, cameras, and sensors.

In addition to seven indoor bays, X-Golf Columbus has a full-service kitchen and bar with classic options like beer, cocktails, chicken tenders, and pizza.

Guests can also participate in leagues, tournaments, golf lessons, or rent the space for private parties. Book your tee time online, and get ready to par-tee.
The Buy

The Buy 12.22.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)
This versatile wristlet from Avryn Co. that’s crafted with top-grade leather — because you’ve probably been buying for others this holiday season, and you deserve something nice too.
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Happy holidays, CBUStoday readers. Part of what made my year so special was connecting with all of you. We’re taking a quick holiday break to spend some time with family and friends, but I can’t wait to share more with you 2024.
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