In this Issue of Mentor Local Buzz 🐝

  ☔ Weather: Mostly Cloudy & Rain - Temps 53-55

 📢 Local Events from Mentor & the Area: MentorLocalBuzz.com/Events!

 📰 Local News: 🦃 Thanksgiving Closure: Mentor Offices Closed Nov. 27–28

 🎁 Spread Holiday Cheer: Mentor Fire Launches “Stuff the Squad”

 🥞 Pancakes and Paws: Mentor K9 Fundraiser Set for Thanksgiving Morning

 🎄 The Wonderful World of Nutcrackers

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The Home Front: 🧊 Beat the Freeze: The Top 3 Winter Tasks Every Mentor Homeowner Should Handle Now

 🏈 Sports: 🏒 Mentor Skates Past Hudson 9-6 Behind Joe Mackey’s Hat Trick

 🏀 Shorthanded Cavs Stumble in Toronto as Ingram’s 37 Powers Raptors

 🤔 Trivia Question

 🤣 Something Funny

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🦃 Thanksgiving Closure: City of Mentor Offices Closed Nov. 27–28

City of Mentor Thanksgiving Closure Notice

Happy Thanksgiving!

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, Mentor city offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28, 2025.

We wish everyone a safe and joyful holiday!

🎁 Spread Holiday Cheer: Mentor Fire Launches “Stuff the Squad” for Olivia’s Dream

Help Mentor Fire “Stuff the Squad” for Olivia’s Dream

The Mentor Fire Department is inviting the community to take part in a special holiday toy drive, “Stuff the Squad,” in support of Olivia’s Dream, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping children and families who have experienced traumatic events.

The event will take place on November 29 and 30, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the Target store located at 9669 Mentor Avenue. Shoppers and residents are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys to help fill a fire department squad vehicle with gifts for children in need.

All collected toys will be donated to Toys for Tots in honor of Olivia’s Dream, continuing the organization’s mission of bringing hope and support to families during difficult times.

For those unable to attend the Target drop-off event, donations will also be accepted at any Mentor Fire Station through December 11, 2025.

To learn more about Olivia’s Dream and its impact, visit www.oliviasdream.org.

Source: cityofmentor.com
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Toy Drive Flyer

🥞 Pancakes and Paws: Mentor K9 Fundraiser Set for Thanksgiving Morning

Yours Truly in Mentor will host a free pancake breakfast on Thanksgiving morning from 7:30 to 11:30 AM. The event, called “Pancakes for a Purpose,” encourages donations to benefit the Mentor K9 Unit. All proceeds go to supporting the city's canine officers.

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🎄 The Wonderful World of Nutcrackers

🗓️ Daily | Sat. Nov. 22 – Wed. Dec. 24📍 Great Lakes Mall, Mentor | ⏰ 12 PM – 7 PM (Hours may vary by staffing)

Come experience one of the largest nutcracker collections in Northeast Ohio! Featuring over 1,300 nutcrackers and nutcracker-related items, this family-friendly display showcases unique figures from around the world, including German Steinbachs, Disney, Star Wars, sports, TV characters, candies, historical figures, and more.

Presented by Del Monti’s Italian Treats and Great Lakes Mall, this festive display is both fun and charitable. Donations are accepted, and all profits benefit Little Annie’s Hope Train, a nonprofit supporting the homeless in Lake and Cuyahoga counties.

Free admission. Donations appreciated!

See the Event on mentorlocalbuzz.com, including video in “More Details”

🧊 Beat the Freeze: The Top 3 Winter Tasks Every Mentor Homeowner Should Handle Now

3 Winter-Proofing Tasks Every Mentor, OH Homeowner Should Do Before December

Winter hits hard in Mentor, and once December arrives, freezing temperatures can turn small issues into costly emergencies. Before the cold settles in, here are three smart, high-impact tasks local homeowners should knock out now.

1. Protect Your Pipes Before Overnight Lows Hit
Local plumbers report that the first truly cold week—often in late November—brings a surge of frozen-pipe calls. Exterior spigots should be shut off and drained, garden hoses disconnected, and any exposed pipes in garages, crawlspaces, or basements insulated. A burst pipe can easily cost thousands; 15 minutes of prep can prevent it.

2. Give Your Furnace a Pre-Winter Tune-Up
Mentor’s winters can stretch from late November to early April, putting heavy strain on heating systems. A simple furnace check (filter replacement, airflow inspection, thermostat test) boosts efficiency and helps avoid a no-heat emergency on a 10-degree night. HVAC techs say most winter breakdowns come from skipped fall maintenance.

3. Seal Up Drafts—Your Energy Bill Will Thank You
Homes in Lake County built before the early 2000s often lose significant heat through drafty windows, door frames, and attic bypasses. A quick check for cold air infiltration around windows and doors, plus adding weatherstripping or caulk, can cut heating loss dramatically. Don’t forget attic insulation; warm air escapes upward first.

Bonus Quick Checks:

• Test sump pumps before heavy freeze-thaw cycles

• Clean gutters to prevent ice dams

• Check smoke & carbon monoxide detectors

A little prep now means fewer headaches—and far fewer repair bills—when winter hits full force.

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🏒 Mentor Skates Past Hudson 9-6 Behind Joe Mackey’s Hat Trick

The Mentor Cardinals outpaced the Hudson Explorers in a high-scoring ice hockey matchup, securing a 9-6 victory in a dynamic offensive showcase. Leading the charge for Mentor were standout performers Joe Mackey and Nick Biondolillo, each contributing five points to the scoreboard. Mackey’s hat trick, combined with two assists, earned him the title of Player of the Game. Biondolillo played a pivotal playmaking role, notching one goal and setting up four more.

Adding to Mentor’s offensive firepower, Jake Mackey delivered two goals and two assists, while Beckett Swinehart chipped in with three assists. On the Hudson side, John Paul Fliss and Brody Carter each tallied three points, keeping the Explorers competitive throughout the contest.

Between the pipes, Mentor goaltender C.J. Lobue made 13 saves on 19 shots, ultimately securing the win despite a six-goal allowance. The Cardinals will face Hudson once again in a rematch scheduled for November 28.

See Game Highlights at fan.hudl.com

🏀 Shorthanded Cavs Stumble in Toronto as Ingram’s 37 Powers Raptors

Cavs Fall Short Against Raptors as Ingram Drops 37 in Toronto Win

The Cleveland Cavaliers couldn’t overcome a dominant showing by Brandon Ingram, falling 110-99 to the Toronto Raptors on the second night of a back-to-back. Shorthanded and fatigued, the Cavs struggled to keep pace with a Raptors team firing on all cylinders.

Ingram led the way with 37 points on 15-of-30 shooting, hitting from midrange, deep, and at the rim. He added seven rebounds and two assists in a complete performance that Cleveland had no answer for.

Donovan Mitchell had a cold start, managing just seven points through three quarters on 3-of-14 shooting. Though he added 10 points in the fourth, his final tally of 17 points on 6-of-20 shooting wasn’t enough to rally the team.

Evan Mobley was efficient with 14 points on 5-of-7 shooting, but the Cavs needed more volume scoring. Nae’Qwan Tomlin stood out among the reserves, scoring 14 points on 6-of-8 shooting. Jaylon Tyson chipped in 15 points and nine rebounds, while two-way players Luke Travers and Chris Livingston contributed meaningful minutes.

For Toronto, Scottie Barnes added 18 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists in a solid all-around effort. The Cavaliers now have a short break before facing the Atlanta Hawks on Friday in their final NBA In-Season Tournament group stage matchup.

Read More, See Highlights at fearthesword.com

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🤣 Something Funny 🤣

Hilarious!!! PG13 version on one of the short segments.