Good morning, Fort Wayne.

Established nonprofits in Fort Wayne are invited to submit holiday wish lists of needed items for publication by The Journal Gazette during Thanksgiving if received by 5 p.m. Nov.

2, and submissions must be in one paragraph with no more than 15 items.

Ruoff Mortgage Stadium announced Friday that it will host Holiday Promenade at the Pitch from Nov.

27 through Jan. 2 on the northwest side, offering Santa visits, ice skating, fire pits and s'mores for family fun in Fort Wayne with tickets costing $14 online.

Fort Wayne Rescue Mission will add 204 beds soon to help address growing homelessness needs in the community.

The planned expansion aims to provide increased shelter capacity for residents in need.

Fort Wayne’s Two Bamboo Mahjong saw nearly 40 players compete in the Fall Mahjong Open where the city won national recognition with a $500 donation to Remedy Live, and owner Meghan Gross said open play events now sell out quickly as interest in the 1800s game surged post-COVID.

Gems Rock the Fort is a community festival coming to Fort Wayne this weekend that will offer gem-themed activities and live entertainment at select local venues.

Jurassic Quest features life-size dinosaurs and interactive exhibits for families as it visits Fort Wayne this weekend — the event will take place at a local park with engaging activities for all ages.

Rachel Kula won grand champion and first place for her chocolate croissants in a local baking competition held today in Fort Wayne.

Farmers in Fort Wayne can use a free online calculator from the Soy Transportation Coalition to decide if a shorter route brings more profit when diesel prices rise + in one October example, a market 10 miles away proved $9 more profitable per load than a buyer 50 miles away.

DART drivers received master driver recognition through RTAP at the annual INCOST conference today in Auburn, as transit director Kimberly Teegarden honored the commitment to road safety by drivers including Terry Malcolm, Jeff Scott, Bill Schaab, Mike Kiebel, and transportation coordinator Danielle Kaiser.

Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith described his recent Taiwan trip and plans to boost agricultural trade and economic ties today.

He said these steps may open new opportunities and strengthen partnerships across the region.

Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana urged early breast cancer detection after noting a slight increase yearly in cases among women under 45.

The nonprofit now offers a young adult support group and advises starting mammogram conversations if there is a family history.

A study by Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute shows many Hoosiers are unable to access dental care because of cost, insurance issues and logistical barriers.

A survey of 2,107 people highlights that local low-cost clinics and policy shifts are critical for meeting community dental needs.

Parkview Health announced it will soon acquire Ovation Healthcare, a shared services provider, to lower costs for patients and employers.

The acquisition is expected to close in coming weeks after regulatory approvals and will allow Ovation to operate with its own governing board.