Good morning, Melbourne.

About 30 Health First associates gathered at the Super Target in Viera on Tuesday, Dec.

2 to select holiday gifts for 100 children from financially hard-pressed families, as part of the annual Health First Holiday Toy Drive (community support was in high demand).

Brevard County Sheriff’s Office hosts its annual Reverse Christmas Parade, where citizens line the streets to deliver unwrapped toys to law enforcement officers.

The tradition started in 2015 and now features local businesses serving hot chocolate along a parade route from Titusville to Palm Bay — a festive community effort to spread holiday cheer.

Suntree United Methodist Church will host the annual Suntree Community Christmas Concert, featuring a string quartet from the Brevard Symphony Orchestra, a jazz ensemble from Eastern Florida State College, and dancers from Pinecrest Academy at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec.

14 at 7400 N. Wickham Road. Donations will support ZOE Empowers.

Surfing Santas will ride the waves in Cocoa Beach on Tuesday, Dec.

24 at Coconuts on the Beach (3 Minutemen Causeway), where live music and festive costumes promise a unique holiday celebration. The free event will run from 7:30 a.m. to noon.

The City of Melbourne’s baffle boxes capture stormwater runoff to trap trash + pollutants before they reach the Indian River Lagoon, having already removed 93.25 cubic yards of waste since being upgraded in March 2015.

The city plans to add one new box each year in areas with high runoff.

Manufactured home residents at Quail Run Estates in West Melbourne face lot rent hikes from $600 to over $900 starting in January.

Beverly Loringer formed a homeowners committee to seek mediation after Legacy Communities declined a meeting request — with State Rep. Paula Stark drafting legislation to close the loophole.

Santa Claus arrived in Melbourne today by helicopter to join the tree lighting ceremony at Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center and visited the NICU and pediatric emergency room to brighten the holiday season.

The Health First Foundation announced a seven-figure estate gift from the late Madeline Childs that supported the William Childs Hospice House and inpatient hospice programs in Palm Bay + her planned gift honored her late husband's memory, strengthening compassionate care for families in our community.

Brevard County shelters are offering pets for adoption to local residents looking for a new companion.

Interested locals should contact a nearby shelter for details on available animals.

Learn how to make holiday Florida peanut butter chocolate truffles by following a recipe that mixes Florida peanut brittle, heavy cream, chocolate chips, vanilla, and a pinch of sea salt, then rolls and chills the treats (optional coatings include crushed cookies, coconut, or cocoa powder). The recipe specifies storage in the refrigerator for up to one week.

AK40 Band Live Performance

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Squid Lips Grill — Enjoy a night of classic rock and funk with the AK40 Band's energetic performance.

Classic Albums Live - Bob Marley: Legend

8-9:30 p.m. — Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket info available on the website — Celebrate the legacy of Bob Marley with a live performance of his classic album 'Legend'.

Surfing Santas Festival

7 AM – 2 PM — Surfing Santas — Free admission — Experience a festive surf celebration with Santas, elves, and holiday cheer on the waves.

The Grand Manor's New Year’s Eve Bash

8 p.m. — Grand Manor — Free parking — Ring in the New Year at an epic celebration filled with glamour, music, and unforgettable memories.