Five Things for Friday: Bowling to Benefit the Holiday Fund & More

Smithfield Weather:

• Friday: Sunny start gives way to clouds. Highs in the mid 30s.
  
• Friday night: Cold with a chance of snow. Lows in the upper 20s.
  
• Weekend: Chance of snow through Sunday afternoon, then chance of rain Sunday night.

Bowling to Benefit the Holiday Fund: Tonight starting at 5:30 pm, Town Hall Lanes in Johnston hosts the 3rd Annual Bowling Tournament to benefit the Smithfield Welfare Department's Holiday Fund. Christine Mollo at the Fire Department was trash-talking a couple of local officers yesterday; see if she's got the game to back up her smack.

Toys for Tots Spots: Smithfield's got two designated drop-off sites for Toys for Tots this year. Click here for details.

Save on Gas: Okay, so it may not be that far to Warwick Mall or your favorite holiday shopping spot — but saving money on gas is good, all the same. Use the SmithfieldPatch Commute page to find the cheapest gas nearby — and check traffic conditions.

Celebrity Birthdays:

• Billy Idol, 57: Singer, actor in "The Wedding Singer." Rock on.
• Mandy Patinkin, 60: Accomplished stage and screen actor.
• Bo Jackson, 50: Two-sport athlete.