Cold Today, with a Chance of Hot Budget Ideas Wednesday

1. Cold again today, yes. The high is predicted to be only in the mid-20s. Tonight, expect a very cold night – but that’s the end of it for a while. Wednesday is supposed to have a high in the 40s, and by Friday, the high is expected to climb to nearly 50 degrees.

2. The Drama Club is selling “Guys and Dolls” T-shirts for $10 as a fundraiser for the club. At the , it’s Crazy Hair Day. Why not upload a Crazy Hair Day photo here? It’s easy, and we’d love to see your crazy hair. The Raising Readers program starts at 4 p.m. at the , and at , they’re jumping rope to help their heart health.

3. The Moms Talk Q&A takes place Wednesday at a new time, 8-9 p.m., right here on the Montville Patch.

This week, we’re going to be talking about running a household on a budget. How do you keep costs down, while giving your family the kinds of meals, clothes and entertainment you want? Where are you cutting corners? What deals have you found, what creative solutions, what budgetary magic are you working? If you have answers or if you have questions, please join us on line from 8-9 Wednesday.

To read the Moms Talk Q&A on bullying, click . To read the Moms Talk Q&A on kids and media, click .

Want to join ? We'd love to have you! We're meeting Saturday, Feb. 19, at 3 p.m. at the Stop & Shop in Uncasville. All are welcome.

4. The Events area in the Montville Patch is a great place to list your upcoming event or happening. Pull down under “Events” in the blue bar at the top of the page. When the new page opens, look to the upper right, and click on “Put it on the calendar!” A form will open, guiding you through the process of listing your event. It’s easy, it’s free, and it surely helps spread the word.

5. Who are the fresh-faced young officers featured in the photo box? Come back at 11 a.m. to find out!

 Quote of the Day

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but, scattered along life's pathway, the good they do is inconceivable.
Joseph Addison

On this date in 1933, U.S. President-elect Franklin Roosevelt escaped an assassination attempt in Miami. Anton J. Cermak was killed in the attack. Cermak was the mayor of a major U.S. city. Can you name that city?