Today is Wednesday, Jan. 25. Here are five things you should know.
1) Overcast. Today will be cloudy and cooler than yesterday—not surprisingly—with highs around 40 degrees, according to Weather Underground. At night the clouds will hang around, and things will cool down quite a bit with lows expected to be in the low 20s.
2) RMHS open house. Reading Memorial High School to learn about the range of curricular offerings at the high school at the first of two informational evenings on Wednesday, December 7. "Future Freshman Night 1: Curriculum, Content, & Choices” is the first of a two part series. On this night, RMHS administration and department leaders will provide an overview of curriculum, instruction, and a rich range of course offerings available at the high school to meet the needs of all learners. An overview of special education programs and services will take place at 6:30 p.m. the Guidance Office before the general presentation in the Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m.
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3) Comedy. In its third year of being "Funny to the Core," the returns to Boston with five nights of local, regional and national comedic entertainment. From Jan. 25 to Jan. 29 the Festival will unite five of Boston's best comedy stages in showcasing the talent of the Hub's funniest stand-up and improvisational comedians. Supported by Magners Irish Cider, the brand is a strong advocate for comedy festivals worldwide. For tickets and show times, attendees can go reserve their spot at http://www.magnerscomedyusa.com.
4) Sports. The RMHS athletic squads have a full day of action on Wednesday, as multiple teams are in action. Click here to see who plays, where and when. Austin Prep also sees three girls teams in action today. Click here for details.
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5) We’ll do it live. On this day, in 1961, President John F. Kennedy becomes the first U.S. president to hold a live television news conference. Kennedy read a prepared statement from the auditorium of the State Department regarding famine in the Congo, the release of two American aviators from Soviet custody and looming negotiations on an atomic test ban treaty. Kennedy then opened the floor for questions from reporters, answering questions on relations with Cuba, voting rights and food aid for impoverished Americans.
