Tis the season to Shop Local! Ever heard of Elf on a Shelf? This season there is a special downtown business Elf that has journeyed to various businesses causing mischief.  This Elf wants all to know how great local, independently owned businesses are--and he's offering an incentive to come downtown! Beginning Tuesday, December 10th through Thursday morning, December 19th, you will have a chance to win at least 2 $20 gift cards to restaurant and retail establishments. Watch FACEBOOK for the latest places Elf heads to.  Go to a participating business, mention the Facebook post, enter your name into a bucket, and you will be entered to win gift cards.  There will be 5 winners of at least 2 gift cards each. Names will be drawn on December 19th to give you those last 5 days to shop before Christmas! Hint: (here's a list of participating businesses--Elf will let you enter your name at any IF you've been being good and viewing the Facebook pictures...) Extra Hint: You can enter your name twice if you go to the business the same day the business is on Facebook. A Taste of Wine Animal Medical Center Bullwinkle's Classic Stitch Dour Printing & Office Supplies Edward Jones Investments Fox Motors Great Miami Outfitters Hamburger Wagon Little Shop of Stitches Red Bricks Photography Ron's Pizza TJ Chumps Urban Loft Boutique