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December 12, 2025
In our December episode of Spirit of Innovation: Arts Across America, our Impact segment explores economic benefits of shopping at your favorite local stores. Then, our Did You Know takes a look back at some of the impactful stories we covered this year! Plus, our Good to Know offers viewers some helpful tips on how to gift give on a budget. In our Community Roundtable segment we discuss effective financial wellness tips for families. In this month’s Aryn’s Corner, we visit Batter Up Bakery in Temecula, California, and learn how this small business creates an inviting, family atmosphere. We also give viewers a sneak peak of what’s to come with our Winter Showcase/ Spring Classes promo! Finally, we round out our show with some important DigiFest 2026 information, a Gratitude video that expresses our appreciation for all of our #JDSFamily supporters, and a fun Art Moment!
Impact – Importance of Shopping Local During the Holidays
Buying from locally owned businesses is the key to keeping our cities and towns thriving; approximately 68 cents of every dollar spent at a local business goes into the local economy. Learn more about the benefits of shopping locally here.
Temecula, California organizations and businesses mentioned in the segment are the following:
Shop Local Temecula Valley
Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley
Did You Know – Spirit Year in Review
2025 was an incredible year for our show! Between spotlighting innovative community members, to discussing important topics that affect us all, we brought viewers stories that continued to raise the bar!
Community Roundtable – Family Financial Wellness
The end of the year is a good time to assess finances — which is something the whole family can do. Joining us to discuss family financial wellness at the Community Roundtable are Financial Planner Aaron Johnson from the Duane Johnson Group, LLC., and Dr. Jessica Smith, founder of M.A L.H.Y. Community Outreach Protective Services Inc., who teaches teen financial literacy for the City of Temecula.
Aryn’s Corner – Batter Up Bakery
Located in Temecula, California, Batter Up Bakery is a small, family-owned business, whose warm atmosphere has made it a community favorite! Have a look as our SOI Crew takes viewers on a trip to this cozy, local gem!
Good to Know – Gift Giving on a Budget
The holidays can be a stressful time, especially when it comes to buying gifts. If you’re to come up with inexpensive gift ideas, our SOI crew took trips to Five Below and Dollar Tree, to show you how you can gift give on a budget.
Winter Showcase/ Spring Classes Promo
Get ready as we make it snow at JDS Studio! Don’t miss two nights of musical theater magic as we transport audiences to Arendelle on December 20th and 21st with our production of Frozen Jr. for our annual Winter Showcase! Plus, spring classes are just around the corner! Enrollment opens December 15th!
Art Moment
Art moment shares unique Hannukah Art from TikTok:
