Five Things: 110 Years of the Teddy Bear

Good morning, Hampton and North Hampton. Here are five things you need to know for Friday, Feb. 15:

1. This Weekend's Winnacunnet High School Sports Matchups (information via Winnacunnet.org):

Fri., Feb. 15
Boys Basketball vs. Manchester Central – JV at 5:30/Varsity at 7:00
Girls Basketball @Manchester Central – JV at 5:00/Varsity at 6:30
Sat., Feb. 16
Wrestling @Hollis/Brookline at 9:00am
Ice Hockey @Oyster River (UNH) at 12:00

2. Fun Weekend Events on Tap: There's plenty happening in the area, from the continuation of the Lane Memorial Library Academy Awards Film Festival and the Doggie Paddle Plunge on Saturday, to the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library Night Out on Sunday.

3. This Day in History: On this day in 1903, toy store owner and inventor Morris Michtom places two stuffed bears in his shop window, advertising them as Teddy bears. Michtom had earlier petitioned President Theodore Roosevelt for permission to use his nickname, Teddy. The president agreed and, before long, other toy manufacturers began turning out copies of Michtom's stuffed bears, which soon became a national childhood institution.

4. Today's Forecast:

Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

5. Do You Like Taking Photos? Well, you're in luck because we want to showcase them for you as part of our Photo of the Day.

Send any pictures you have of something or someone in or around the area to Editor Kyle Stucker at Kyle.Stucker@Patch.com for use in this daily, weekday feature!