5 Things for Thursday: More Sun, Tasty Treats, Bright Lights & More

Johnston Weather:

• Thursday: Sunny with highs in the 40s.
• Thursday Night: Clear with lows around 30.
• Friday/Weekend: Sunny and warmer on Friday. Chance of snow overnight Saturday into Sunday.

Tasty Treats: Marian J. Mohr Library in Johnston hosts Edible Art, a chance for students in grades 6 to 12 to make something yummy for the holidays. Starts at 2:30 pm.

Bright Lights: Is your abode awash in colors? Are your mechanical reindeer grazing on your roof? Show off your holiday decorations in the Patch Deck the House Contest — you could win $100,000 for Johnston schools and $500 to defray the electric bill.

Post It: It may not be a sticky note, but an entry on the JohnstonPatch calendar is as good as one — click here to add your event to the calendar [Patch profile or Facebook account required].

Celebrity Birthdays:

• Taylor Swift, 23: CMA Horizon award winner at 17.
• Jamie Foxx, 45: Former "In Living Color" comedian, star of "Ray."
• Steve Buscemi, 55: Lead actor in "Boardwalk Empire."