The Wake-Up Call: Cigars, Weinergate

Good morning, Groveites! Here's what's happening in Elk Grove and the world today:

In the Patch:

. This mentorship program for at-risk young men hosts a monthly gathering open to all where community members can get to know each other. Oh, and did we mention the cigar bar? Tonight's mixer is at 5:00 at the .

A Poll About Polls. Sounds kinda postmodern, doesn't it? We're designing next week's poll question and thought we'd ask for some help. Readers, what question would you like to hear your neighbors weigh in on next week? Send your responses to felicia.mello@patch.com.

Outside the Patch:

U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner says he will step down after sexy-Tweet scandal. Weinergate took a new turn this morning, with friends of the embattled Congressman revealing that he told them he plans to resign. Weiner, who is married, admitted last week to sending explicit photos and messages to young women he met online.