1. Sunny, but cold: Friday morning will be sunny with highs in the upper 30s, with evening temperatures dipping to the low 20s.

2. Newest blogger: Check out Malden Patch's latest local voices blog: Maldonian Kelly Ilebode will write about positive living and other self-improvement topics.

If you have a perspective you want to share with our readers, contact editor Chris Caesar at Chris.Caesar@patch.com to get started.

3. Charter Public School Showcase: Learn about Boston-area charter schools during this informational showcase from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Boston University.

4. Free SAT practice test: Want to take a practice crack at the SATs? Sign up for Malden Catholic High School's practice test starting at 8 a.m. Saturday. For more information about registration, check their events listing.

5. Patch newsletter: Are you signed up for the Malden Patch newsletter? We offer highlights in a convenient email format delivered to your email on an either daily or weekly basis. To sign up, hit the “Patch Newsletter” link in the upper right of our site banner.