Good morning, Worcester.

T&G Santa's toy drive for nearly 10,000 children was held yesterday, Dec.

13, as donations from readers and local businesses (totaling over $40K) supported 20 partner organizations in gifting toys to youngsters in need.

On Saturday, Dec. 13, 70 Worcester County residents turned in 134 unwanted firearms at six sites as part of the 24th annual Guns 2 Gardens buyback program, which repurposed the guns into garden tools at City Welding & Fabrication.

A review ranks six Hallmark Christmas movies set in Massachusetts, including Worcester-filmed 'Letters to Santa' and 'Christmas Town' with Candace Cameron Bure.

The films air on streaming services and the Hallmark Channel, with 'Christmas Town' scheduled for Dec. 18 at 8 a.m.

Balanced Recovery Center, a mental health clinic in East Longmeadow, will open a new office at 51 Union St in Worcester on Jan.

5. The clinic will offer day treatments and counseling in-person and online (hoping to grow as community needs arise).

Local diners can enjoy a heated rooftop igloo dining experience at Worcester’s first rooftop bar, The Mercantile, available on Fridays and Saturdays from 4 to 10 p.m. (reservations are required) and offering views of downtown.

Grayson Thomas and Jorge Bond each eclipsed 30 points on Friday in local high school basketball games — topping daily stat leaderboards compiled from game results.

Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay

8:30-9:30 p.m. — Mechanics Hall — $25.65 — Experience the music of Coldplay in a candlelit setting for a unique musical celebration.

A Christmas Carol

7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Tickets from $102 — Enjoy a classic holiday tale brought to life in a stunning theatrical performance.

Fourth Annual Royal Holiday Ball

6-11 p.m. — Courtyard by Marriott Worcester — Cost not specified — Experience a magical evening of celebration, dancing, and festive treats fit for royalty.

Sans Souci Tribute to JGB

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Electric Haze Llc — Tickets starting at $15.44 — Experience a tribute to JGB with live alternative rock music.

A Christmas Carol

7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a classic holiday tale brought to life in a beautiful theater setting.

Dueling Pianos Show

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Rascals — Ticket prices vary — Get ready to rock and roll at an electrifying musical experience where you choose the playlist.

Home for the Holidays Hockey Game

3:05-4:35 p.m. — DCU Center — $10 Kids Tickets — Celebrate the season with festive hockey, family fun, and a chance to win during the Ugly Sweater Contest.

New Year's Eve Celebration with Whiskey Boulevard

7 PM - 1 AM — Samuel Slater's Restaurant — $95 Dinner, $30 Celebration Only — Celebrate New Year's Eve with live music, dinner buffet, and a champagne toast at midnight.