Good morning, Saginaw.

North End Soup Kitchen will welcome community members for Christmas dinner today featuring ham, pies and gifts for families in need.

Gaudreau the Florist marked 75 years of service — its third-generation owner, Jeanette Gaudreau-Ballien, has worked at the family shop at 1621 State and will hand over the reins to her daughter next spring.

Saginaw City Council honored the lasting local business with a proclamation earlier this year.

Iron Grind Coffee House screened the animated film The Polar Express yesterday at 10 a.m. on North Auburn Road, offering free cookies + hot chocolate to dine-in customers while inviting locals to enjoy a holiday classic in festive pajamas.

Today on Christmas Day the weather stays quiet with a mostly cloudy sky and mild conditions, while Friday will bring a storm with freezing rain, sleet and some snow that may cause icy travel from mid-morning until mid-afternoon.

At 10, Saginaw native Elijah Dottery was honored by Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson at a recent game for his fight against sickle cell anemia.

Elijah recently began receiving FDA-approved stem cell therapy at the University of Michigan — his family hopes his journey raises local awareness about the condition.

Saginaw Spirit vs. Sarnia Sting

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Cost info not provided — Catch the exciting OHL matchup as the Saginaw Spirit take on the Sarnia Sting.

Glow Circus Spectacular

7-9 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Children 2 and under free — Experience the thrilling performances and magic of the Carden International Circus this January.