New pizzeria, coat drive, special drinks and a sweater party usher in Erie holiday madness

There's a new-ish pizzeria in town. Passalinqua's, 2253 W. 38th St., held its grand opening Nov. 5. Their hours are Mondays and Wednesdays through Saturdays, 5 to 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays and Sundays. Order on Grub Hub or Door Dash, or call 814-240-6224.

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Erie Brewing Co., including Beachwood Inn's Hardwood Grille, 4102 West Lake Road, and 6008 Knowledge Parkway, is collecting coats throughout November. Donate new or gently used oats to either location of Erie Brewing Co. and receive a free draft beer. All coats donated will go to Erie City Mission. Help us do something good this holiday season and help those in need. For more information, visit facebook.com/ErieBrewingCo.

Brew Ha Ha, a coffee shop in Colony Plaza, 2612 W. Eighth St., is selling the cutest winter sweatshirts. They're tie-dyed blue and white and say "Coffee Coffee Coffee: on the front and Brew Ha Ha down the left sleeve. They look super cozy and are going for $35.

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Thelma Blanks, the baker behind the sweet treats at Cafe 7-10 downtown, has opened a new location inside the Blasco Library, 160 Front St. She's selling sweets and healthy lunch fare from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

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Coffee in the Park, 4007 Main St., Lawrence Park, is featuring Pumpkin Cheesecake Cold Brew until Thanksgiving when it will disappear to make room for Christmas flavors. Get yourself some Tuesdays, 7 am. to 3 p.m., Wednesdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., closed Sundays and Mondays.

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Courtyard Winery 10021 W. Main St., North East., is hosting a unique pairing event Friday, Saturday and Sunday, as well as Nov. 25-27. Handmade butter will be served with bread from Herb & Honey Bakery facebook.com/herb.and.honey.eri, 310 E. 24th St., inside Urbaniak's. For more information, visit facebook.com/courtyardwinery.

Molly Brannigan's, 506 State St., which is all dressed up for Christmas, is throwing its third-annual Ugly Sweater Christmas Party Nov. 25 from 7 to 10 p.m. If you want a piece of that, reservations are recommended. The evening will feature live music from Erika & Jesse and special holiday drinks. For more information, visit bit.ly/Mollyssweaterparty.

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This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: Erie Brewing Co., Brew Ha Ha, Molly's and more for holiday season