Sheetz is opening a new convenience store in the Erie area this week and the celebration includes a giveaway of $100 gift cards.

The store at 8180 Perry Highway in Summit Township officially opens Thursday at 11 a.m. But Sheetz officials said in a news release that they are expecting people to begin lining up before daybreak to be among the first 50 in line to get the gift cards.

To learn more about Sheetz, visit www.sheetz.com.