Good morning, Erie.

Operation Christmas Child, run by Samaritan’s Purse, began on Nov.

17 and will accept shoebox donations at five Erie churches until Nov. 24 — packages should include toys, school supplies, and clothing but no perishable or hazardous items — the drive aims to help reach 12 million children worldwide.

John Oliver is auctioning signed Erie Moon Mammoths memorabilia—game-used jerseys, bats and helmets—to benefit the Public Media Bridge Fund until November 24.

Bids start at $800 as supporters help secure future funding for public media.

Erie Insurance is hosting its 39th Annual Rick Hinman Thanksgiving Drive to send holiday dinner boxes filled with essentials to families facing food insecurity.

Dozens of volunteers recently packed 750 boxes at Second Harvest Food Bank on Grimm Drive—these boxes will soon be delivered to nearly 40 local groups.

Gem City Style: Shop Local 2025 is a new campaign that encourages Erie residents to support local businesses this holiday season—organizers aim to boost community commerce and highlight the city's unique shopping style.

After much anticipation, Dave’s Diner reopened its downtown location at 5th and Peach Streets with a soft opening this week, serving breakfast, lunch and homestyle favorites from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.—staff are training ahead of a grand opening planned in the next week.

A Harborcreek road is temporarily closed today — Clark Road at the Six Mile Creek bridge will block vehicles from 7:00 a.m. until the work is completed.

National Fuel will repair a line with no service interruption.

Bowie Apartments, a renovated former hotel in downtown Erie, is now leasing 197 studio and one-bedroom units with 40% reserved for individuals earning 60% of the median income, developed with a $30.6 million revenue bond by Good Home Communities + managed by Glowacki Management Company. The complex offers a weight room, laundry facilities + common areas and will complete exterior painting while considering a conversion of the second-floor pool into additional tenant space.

Erie Times-News is holding a poll to choose the best-of-the-best female fall sports athlete winners.

Voters can cast their ballots from November 17 at 5 p.m. to November 19 at 5 p.m.—further voting for winter sports will start early December.

Barrie Colts vs Erie Otters

7:00–8:30 p.m. — Erie Insurance Arena — Stream on FloHockey — Don't miss the action as the Colts take on the Otters in this exciting hockey showdown.

Flicker // Fade Live Emo Night

5-10 p.m. — BIGBAR — 21+ only — Experience the best of Emo and Pop-Punk music live in Erie this Saturday night.

ERC Turkey Trot

7:30-10:30 a.m. — Presque Isle: Beach #1 — Registration required — Enjoy classic 5k and 10k races to burn calories before Thanksgiving dinner.

Erie Otters vs. Peterborough Petes

7-8:30 p.m. — Erie Insurance Arena — Check FloHockey for streaming options — Catch the exciting matchup between the Erie Otters and Peterborough Petes live from Erie.

Brantford Bulldogs vs Erie Otters

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Erie Insurance Arena — Streaming available — Catch the action as the Bulldogs face off against the Otters in this exciting hockey match.

North Bay Battalion vs Erie Otters

7-8:30 p.m. — Erie Insurance Arena — Check local listings — Watch the North Bay Battalion battle against the Erie Otters on the ice.

Holiday Joy Paint & Sip

6-8 p.m. — Deer Creek Winery Tasting Room — $35 per ticket — Unleash your creativity while sipping wine in a festive atmosphere.