🌱 Annual Beer Festival Adds Second Day + Festive Gingerbread Contest

Hi there, Cleveland! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds; cold. High: 34 Low: 23.

Here are the top four stories today in Cleveland:

1. The annual beer event Winter Warmer Fest is expanding to two days this year — Mar. 3 and 4 — to meet the overwhelming demand for tickets. The event, held at Windows on the River in Cleveland's Flats, is a fundraiser for Ohio Craft Brewers Association. The weekend will start off with Warmer's Eve, a special event that includes rare and exclusive beers from 18 local breweries. Tickets go on sale on Nov. 25. (Subscription: cleveland.com)
2. The Botanical Garden's 'Twinkle in the 2016' gingerbread contest and display is already cooking up some excitement. The winter holiday show runs from Nov. 19 through Dec. 31. There will be two sessions where gingerbread bakers and designers can vie for prizes for taste and design! Tickets are available at the link. (Subscription: cleveland.com)
3. A 27-year-old Cleveland man was fatally shot outside a supermarket on Thursday. Dontae Malone exited 28 Street Supermarket and Liquor in the early evening, where he was shot multiple times. Malone was rushed to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Police are investigating the crime. (Cleveland 19 News)
4. Cleveland police are seeking the public's help in finding a missing teenager. Lavivianna Walters, 16, is 5'4" with a tattoo on her arm, and was last seen wearing black shorts and a beige hoodie. Anyone with information as to her whereabouts should contact authorities immediately. (Second District Community Relations Committee via Facebook)

Today in Cleveland:

• Special Board Meeting at Cleveland Municipal (8:15 AM)
• Harvest And History Dinner at Cleveland History Center (10:00 AM)
• Cranksgiving Cleveland: Bike Cleveland at Goldhorn Brewery (11:00 AM)
• Cats: The Musical at Connor Palace (1:00 PM)
• Christmas With C.S. Lewis at Playhouse Square (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Wild Winter Lights presented by NOPEC has begun at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! Are you ready for this exciting holiday experience? (Cleveland Metroparks Zoo via Facebook)
• November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, and the Cleveland Animal Protective League is waiving adoption fees for senior pets (dogs ages 7+ and cats age 8+) each Saturday this month! Senior pets spend more time in shelters than any other animals, yet they have just as much love to give. (Cleveland Animal Protective League via Facebook)
• The Allen Theatre has joined up with two other organizations to bring new, diverse, and exciting plays to audiences in Northeast Ohio. Visit the link for more information on tickets and upcoming performances. (Cleveland Play House via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! See you Monday for your next update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.