Good morning, Fort Wayne.

Fort Wayne’s Cooper House has rented a duplex in the 3300-block of Kendale Drive to offer a temporary safe space for children displaced by emergency removals from their homes and to support family reunification.

Former Fort Wayne Community-Schools teacher Jennifer Johnson now manages the house as part of a nonprofit effort that accepts clothing and toiletry donations to help families in need.

Downtown Fort Wayne invites residents to shop local during Small Business Saturday today along the 99-block District and Broadway and Wells Street corridors—organizers arranged a trolley and CTN bus to support accessibility.

The 40th annual Festival of Gingerbread returned to downtown Fort Wayne on Nov.

28 and will run until Dec. 21. It features a record 183 gingerbread displays and operates Monday through Thursday (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Friday and Saturday (9 a.m. to 8 p.m.), and Sunday (12 p.m. to 5 p.m.).

OmniSource is hosting its second annual free electronics recycling event from Dec.

1 to 5 at 219 Murray Street in Fort Wayne—donating to Shepherds House and the Humane Fort Wayne Pet Food Pantry. The event, inspired by two employees who benefited from the programs, will waive standard recycling fees while accepting non-perishable food and pet supply donations.

Peabody Public Library will celebrate its 125th anniversary by launching a library card design contest that opens Dec.

1 and accepts entries until Jan. 31—with Youth, Teen, and Adult age groups available. Winning designs will appear on the official library cards to mark the milestone.

Dustin Gillett and his daughter Zoey searched for Christmas tree toppers during the Black Friday hours sale at Target near Glenbrook Mall on Friday, November 28th—adding to the local rush for holiday deals.

Fort Wayne will host the 79th annual Mizpah Shrine Circus at the Coliseum from Jan.

23 to Jan. 25 next year, offering pony and elephant rides after shows — details on specific acts have not been announced.

Life Adult Day Academy at 7515 Westfield Drive in Fort Wayne offers classes in math, English, computer skills, arts, and social interaction for about 55 adults with disabilities Monday through Friday starting at 9 a.m. The nonprofit, which grew from a small church to an 11,000 square foot center and gets most revenue from Medicaid, now faces challenges from state budget cuts—forcing it to adjust service options.

Fort Wayne’s Street Department is converting tanker trucks into snow plows to prepare for a predicted snow event from Saturday through Sunday.

Residents are advised to park off-street, and the city has divided service areas into 18 routes—priority one streets are plowed and salted first—to ensure safe travel for emergency vehicles.

Bishop Luers Football lost to Cascade 29-14 in the Class 3A championship on Friday—sophomore running backs Brandon Gaither II and TJ Epperson combined for 193 rushing yards.

The Knights won five postseason games after a slow start and will move up to Class 4A next fall.

Sensory Friendly Breakfast with Santa

9-10:30 a.m. — Embassy Theatre — Check the event page for cost — Enjoy a sensory-friendly holiday breakfast experience with activities and performances for the whole family.

Corey B Live Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience high-energy laughs with renowned comedian Corey B.

Kenny G Holiday Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Clyde Theatre — Starting at $59.50 — Enjoy the smooth sounds of Kenny G's iconic jazz music during his revered holiday tour.

A Christmas Story Performance

3:00-4:30 p.m. — First Presbyterian Theater — Tickets starting at $60 — Enjoy a classic holiday tale come to life at a cherished local venue.

Project Ballet: The Nutcracker

1-2:30 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Ticket prices vary — A magical holiday performance featuring over 150 local children in a beloved classic.

Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol

7:30-9 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a heartwarming musical adaptation of the classic holiday tale featuring melodies by Dolly Parton.

The Mom Match Social

6-8:30 p.m. — The Ari Creative Event Studio — $25 — An evening filled with socializing, shopping, and inspiration for moms in the community.

Tales of Vicious Mockery

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Entry fee varies — Experience a laughter-filled evening with improvised D&D comedy shenanigans.

Josh Wolf Stand-Up Comedy Show

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of laughter with acclaimed comedian Josh Wolf.

Stuttering John Melendez Live

7-8:30 p.m. — Fort Wayne Comedy Club — Tickets available — Experience a night of comedy with former Tonight Show announcer Stuttering John.