5 Things You Should Know Today, Jan. 4

1.     A hard freeze is expected this morning. Temperatures will reach Highs near 56 during daylight hours, with wind chill reaching 22 early in the day. Temps will dip to a low of 35 tonight.

2.     Pasco County is opening its cold weather shelters again tonight. They open at 6 p.m. They are the sam location as those listed .

3.     Know anyone who has been put struggling against this cold? Let the editor know at Alex.Tiegen@patch.com.

4.     You can learn to dance at the Beacon Square Civic Association today. Admission costs $3. The class starts at 10 a.m. at 3741 Bradford Dr, Holiday.

5.     We’re still looking for bloggers. E-mail Alex.Tiegen@patch.com if you’re interested.