1. Tonight is the Abita Beer Tap Takeover at DeCicco's. Stop by between 5 and 8 p.m. and grab a cold one. The bar will have a dozen choices on draft to help you get into the Mardi Gras spirit — even if it is a little early. Click here for details.

2. Some of the events we've highlighted in our weekend calendar begin today. Find more information here.

3. Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and we want to help you celebrate! Check back later this morning for details on how to get your message to that special someone on Patch.

4. There are still openings for the "You're Linked In — Now What?" workshop at the Mahopac Public Library. The event is scheduled to run from 1 to 3 p.m. and will teach folks how to make the most out of their LinkedIn profiles. Register here.

5. Expect clouds and temperatures in the 40s in Brewster today, according to reports from the National Weather Service. The agency is also calling for snow Friday night into Saturday morning, with one to two inches of accumulation possible.