Welcoming Winter

Winter brought overcast skies and cold temperatures to Hillsborough yesterday, though it's brought no snow yet.

The question in a weird-weather year, is whether the winter season will bring the same levels of snow seen in January or the blizzard seen after Christmas 2010. Will residents flock to Lowe's and other shops in a mad search for snow shovels, ice, melt, scrapers and other snow necessities?

Here's what you need to know today:

1. You Need to Know About Winter Break: Friday is the first day of winter break, so will not be in session tomorrow.
2. You Need to Know About Crafts: The hosts a . It’s a parent-child geared session, so you’ll spend some quality time with your preschooler. Call the Children’s Desk at 908-369-2200, extension 14 to let them know you’re coming.
3. You Need to Know About Anime: The hosts for students in grades eight to 12 at 5 p.m. today. Hillsborough’s fans can watch anime and discuss the latest manga with other fans during the session. You can call the Children’s Desk at 908-369-2200, extension 14 to let them know you’re attending.
4. You Need to Know About Hanukkah: The celebrates at the Somerset Shoprite at 435 Elizabeth Avenue tonight. There will be food, crafts, music and a menorah lighting.
5. You Need to About Comedy:  hosts an  that begins at 7 p.m. tonight, and has no cover to get in. Aspiring comics and old pros are welcome to share their jokes for a chance to win some prizes.