5 Things To Know Today: Dec. 22

Hello, Johnston: JohnstonPatch officially launched on Dec. 22, 2011. Later today, we'll have a video that kicks off a week-long look back at the top stories on 2011.

Show Off Your House: We're taking submissions for the Patch.com nationwide 'Deck the House' contest through Dec. 26, so there's still time to enter for your chance to win up to $500 toward your electric bill and $100,000 to our local schools.

Sunny Day Ahead: The JohnstonPatch Weatherbug forecast is for a sunny first official day of winter with highs in the 50s. Rain and snow develop late and continue into Thursday.

Nice Treat: Today at 2:30 p.m., Mohr Library gets the 6th- through 8th-graders ramped up for the holiday vacation  [It starts tomorrow, people!] with chocolate-covered pretzels — and sugar sprinkles.

Today In JohnstonPatch History: Short though it may be, our stay in Johnston has lasted long enough for retrospectives — so here's our first one: On this date in 2011, the Johnston-North Providence Cougars achieved a 6-0 record with a win against Toll Gate, 4-2.