Good morning, Mansfield.

Mansfield residents are invited to the Jingle & Mingle holiday celebration on Dec.

13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kingdom Grace Fellowship Church (105 Reba Ave) where free food & music, games and festive appearances will brighten the season.

A single mother in Brighten A Christmas case No. 9 returned to Mansfield after a family tragedy left her struggling to support her three young sons and now needs donations to buy new clothes.

Donors can give cash, checks or gift cards (noting the case number) at any Mechanics Bank branch today.

A mother and her two boys will move into an apartment through the Brighten A Christmas program in Richland County after meeting TANF requirements and getting a job.

Donors may send cash, checks, or gift cards at nine Mechanics Bank locations using case No.8.

Renaissance Theatre added a second performance of One Night One Man Christmas Carol on Dec.

18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ghostlight Lounge after the first show sold out; tickets start at $50.

The Renaissance Youth Opera Theatre Workshop invites students in grades 2 to 12 to join sessions starting Jan.

6 that lead to a February showcase at Theatre 166 as part of the Mechanics Bank Education Series, with coaching from Lori Turner. Registration is open now.

Today, the Space Weather Prediction Center warns that a solar storm may trigger a G3 geomagnetic storm that could bring the northern lights to northern Ohio if residents find dark areas between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m.

Voting for the Mansfield News Journal Athlete of the Week is now open—votes will be accepted until 7 p.m. on Friday as local nominees compete for the title.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

7-8:30 p.m. — The Mansfield Playhouse — Ticketed event — Experience the joy and hilarity of a classic Christmas tale at this family-friendly theater production.

Artistic Jazz Orchestra: We Wish You A Jazzy Christmas

7:30-9 p.m. — Renaissance Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a vibrant evening of jazz music performed by talented musicians in a historic venue.

Holiday Pops Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Renaissance Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical evening of classic holiday music performed by a full orchestra and guest choirs.