1. This day in history 1999: The United States Mint began distributing the fifty state quarters.

2. The John F. Kennedy School 4th and 5th Grade classes have a geography bee today at 12:35 p.m.

3. Check out the New Year brews over at the Blue Hills Brewery, 1020 Turnpike Street, #3B from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.

4. It's public skating tonight at the Metropolis Skating Rink, 2167 Washington Street with D.J. Dustin Nights. An evening of music, lights and lots of fun. Admission $5. per person. Time 7:30 - 9:15 p.m. Don't forget your skates!

5. The weekend is here, time to fill your tanks. This weeks Best Gas prices are at