1. Weather: Sounds like a party: the National Weather Service forecast for our area says today will be sunny with a high around 62 degrees.
2. In Case You Missed It: Patch's very own about "Local Voices," Patch's new blogging initiative.
3. Biz Bites: Don't miss the elegant floral displays at . In addition, owner Corky Tarola knows exactly what is going to look best in your home.
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4. Coming Up: We have a great list of things to do this weekend, moms. You can include the kids...or not.
5. Today in History: On this day in 1961, Navy Commander Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. was launched into space aboard the Freedom 7 space capsule from Cape Canaveral, Fla., to become the first American astronaut to travel into space. The suborbital flight, which lasted 15 minutes and reached a height of 116 miles into the atmosphere, was a major triumph for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
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