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🌤️ Mentor Weather - Cloudy, Rain in the A.M. - Temps 59-61

 🎉 Mentor Live Events - 50+ Live Events. Events Added Daily

 🚨 Mentor Police Host 11th Annual Fill-a-Cruiser Food Drive on November 10

💻 Free Computer Classes at Lake Branch Library This November

📬 Mail Your Letter to Santa at Mentor Public Library This Season

 📰 NE Ohio’s "A Christmas Story" House, Stan Hywet Hall Nominated for Best Holiday Home Tours

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Special Section: Travel & Discovery: 🍗 Thanksgiving Destinations to Escape and Celebrate

 🏀 Cavaliers Outlast Nets with Small-Ball Strategy, Achieving Historic 11-0 Start

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🚨 Mentor Police Host 11th Annual Fill-a-Cruiser Food Drive on November 10

Mentor Police will be holding their eleventh annual Fill-a-Cruiser Food Drive on Sunday, November 10, 2024. The event will take place from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Giant Eagle supermarket on 8383 Tyler Boulevard.

During this time, officers will be collecting non-perishable food items and cash donations, which will go to local food pantries to support families in need within the City of Mentor. Over the past decade, the Fill-a-Cruiser initiative has gathered enough food to fill 24 police vehicles and raised nearly $19,000 in cash donations, demonstrating the community's consistent support and generosity.

The Mentor Police Department is encouraging residents to contribute again this year and help make a positive impact on local families.

💻 Free Computer Classes at Lake Branch Library This November

The Lake Branch library is offering five free computer classes in November, covering essential skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Facebook. These beginner-friendly classes are ideal for those looking to gain basic computer and internet skills, with no prior experience needed for most.

The schedule includes:

• Basic Computers and Internet Searching on Nov. 19 at 2 p.m., for those new to using computers and browsing the internet.

• Word 1 on Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m., introducing Microsoft Word for creating simple documents.

• Facebook Basics on Nov. 20 at 10:30 a.m., teaching the basics of using Facebook. Attendees should bring their login details.

• Excel I on Nov. 20 at 2 p.m., covering worksheet creation, simple formulas, formatting, and saving. Some prior Word knowledge is recommended.

• Word 2 on Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m., focusing on more advanced Word features such as formatting, alignment, and grammar tools.

All classes are free but require registration, which can be completed online or by calling the library. Additionally, the library offers free online computer courses via LinkedIn Learning for those with a library card.

All of the classes are free. However, registration is required. RSVP online on our event calendar or call us at (440) 257-2512. For more information, visit www.mentorpl.org/linkedinlearning.

📬 Mail Your Letter to Santa at Mentor Public Library This Season

The Mentor Public Library is inviting children ages 12 and under to send their letters to Santa through a special mailbox located in the library's children’s area. From November 11 through November 30, kids can write their wishes and messages to Santa and drop them in the magical mailbox at the Main Branch, located at 8215 Mentor Ave. No registration is needed to participate, allowing young visitors to join in the holiday tradition with ease.

Write a letter to Santa and his elves telling them what you would like for Christmas, then mail it to the North Pole in our magical mailbox. P.S. Parents, take a picture of your child’s letter as a little memento! (Wink! Wink!) No registration required.

📰 Northeast Ohio’s "A Christmas Story" House, Stan Hywet Hall Nominated for Best Holiday Home Tours

Two beloved Northeast Ohio landmarks, Cleveland’s "A Christmas Story" House and Akron's Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, are competing in USA Today’s 10Best Holiday Historic Home Tours for 2024. Both attractions have earned nominations among 20 historic sites across the United States, selected by a panel of experts.

The iconic "A Christmas Story" House, famous for its role in the classic holiday film, allows fans to tour and even stay overnight within its movie-faithful Victorian walls, alongside a museum filled with props and memorabilia from the film. Meanwhile, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Akron’s National Historic Landmark and a Tudor mansion built by Goodyear co-founder F.A. Seiberling, lights up each holiday season with its "Deck the Hall" event. This annual celebration transforms the property with nostalgic decor and over a million lights.

Public voting for these holiday tours remains open daily through Dec. 2, with the final winners to be revealed on Dec. 6. As of the latest tally, Stan Hywet Hall and "A Christmas Story" House are currently holding fifth and sixth places, respectively.

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🍗 Thanksgiving Destinations to Escape and Celebrate

Thanksgiving Getaways for a Change of Scenery
For many, Thanksgiving brings cozy images of turkey feasts and time spent with family at home. But this year, consider spicing up the holiday with a new backdrop. Here’s a roundup of top U.S. Thanksgiving travel destinations where you can celebrate in style, whether you’re looking for warm weather, snowy peaks, or scenic fall foliage.

Twin Farms, Vermont: This all-inclusive, five-star retreat offers cozy rooms, crackling fireplaces, and a farm-to-table feast curated by chef Nathan Rich. Indulge in a Thanksgiving dinner featuring local produce and wines, set in Vermont’s picturesque fall landscape.

Casa Marina, Key West, Florida: Celebrate Thanksgiving by the ocean, enjoying a tropical twist on tradition. Casa Marina serves a seafood buffet with freshly caught options alongside traditional holiday favorites. It’s the ideal spot to relax as hurricane season winds down.

Newbury Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts: Boston in the fall offers vibrant city views and a cool autumn breeze. At the Newbury, book a fireplace suite where a “fireplace butler” can help you select woods for a personalized, cozy scent. From here, enjoy the historic charm and seasonal events of the city.

Hotel Saint Vincent, New Orleans, Louisiana: Embrace New Orleans’ unique Thanksgiving traditions, from deep-fried turkey and turducken at local eateries to lively parades. With daily highs in the 70s, you’ll enjoy both Southern hospitality and a comfortable escape from colder weather.

The Lowell Hotel, New York City: For those craving a big city adventure, the Lowell offers sophisticated lodging just steps from Central Park and near the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Elegant dining, historic sites, and premier shopping await in the heart of NYC.

Wherever you celebrate, these Thanksgiving destinations offer a memorable mix of relaxation, food, and festive charm.

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🏀 Cavaliers Outlast Nets with Small-Ball Strategy, Achieving Historic 11-0 Start

The Cleveland Cavaliers pushed through fatigue and adversity to earn a hard-fought 105-100 win over the Brooklyn Nets, completing the second game of a challenging back-to-back after an emotional win against the Golden State Warriors. The Cavs started strong, powered by Donovan Mitchell’s 15 points in the first quarter, which helped secure an early lead. However, they faltered in the third quarter, allowing the Nets to surge ahead with a 15-0 run, leaving Cleveland trailing by 12 heading into the final period.

In the fourth quarter, Cleveland’s unconventional small-ball lineup—with Evan Mobley at center and Caris LeVert as the power forward—helped turn the tide. Although they struggled to secure rebounds initially, the small lineup’s spacing enabled the guards, particularly Darius Garland and Ty Jerome, to drive to the basket and create scoring opportunities. Mobley anchored the defense, making a crucial block on Brooklyn’s final possession, which ultimately secured the win.

Mobley’s performance was a standout, finishing with 23 points, 16 rebounds, and critical defensive plays that validated head coach Kenny Atkinson’s trust in the small-ball strategy. Atkinson’s tactical decision to stick with the unconventional lineup despite the risks paid off, as Cleveland locked down defensively in the last minutes, surrendering only four points in the closing four and a half minutes.

The win improves the Cavaliers to a record-breaking 11-0 start, marking the best season opening in franchise history.

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