A Taste of Holiday Flavour at the Molly

Happy Thursday, friends and fans.

Well, the weekend is nearly here. And as a prelude to it and all the local holiday events going on, there will be a way to get a taste of the holiday flavor of the area — literally.

Around the towns today …

• Holiday Flavour will come to the Molly Pitcher Inn tonight from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Red Bank Flavour has just announced that Carlo's Bakery will be among the 20-something Red Bank restaurants, eateries and shops featured at the foodie event.

Also, if you buy two tickets, you get one free until 3 p.m. today. They are $45 each in advance and $55 at the door.

The event will feature a tree lighting, carolers, an outdoor hot chocolate bar, complements of Starbucks, prize giveaways and more, according to the website. Click here for a full list of participating restaurants and more information.

Weather, sun, moon and tides …

• There's a 40 percent chance of rain today with temperatures reaching a high of 60 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

• And if you'd like to know what phase the moon is in, how much sun and moon time we'll have and more about sunrise, sunset and other mystical things, click here.

We have more good news items, features, police stories and business updates coming. So, stay tuned.

In the meantime, I'll see you around the towns …