Five Things You Need to Know Today

CHILLY DAY: Welcome back to some chilly weather. Forecasters are predicting a high near 68 degrees. Nighttime will become mostly cloudy with a low around 46 degrees.

LONGTIME SWEETHEARTS: Just a quick reminder that couples who have been married for more than 50 years can get a coupon for a free meal from today. All you have to do is bring a copy of your marriage license and photo ID’s. Hometown Buffet is at 24990 Redlands Boulevard. Happy Valentines Day.

VARSITY BLUES: Our high school basketball teams are battling for a spot in the playoffs. And it looks like Loma Linda Academy girls varsity earned a -- and a first round home game -- despite . “I don’t know what it is about Linfield Christian — a mental block maybe,” said LLA head coach Brianne Carroll after the Roadrunners’ loss.

CHARITY AUCTION: File this one under “Wakey, wakey, eggs and bakey!” My family and I are big hockey fans, Los Angeles Kings fans actually. So naturally we support the Ontario Reign, who are a Kings minor league affiliate. My husband and I attended Saturday night to celebrate our anniversary when I realized that the Reign were promoting a jersey auction to benefit the Loma Linda Children’s Hospital. It’s not the first time they’ve done that my husband told me. Really? Where have I been all this time?

BENCHED PROJECT: There is more reason to stop and take in the scenery on the grounds of the Loma Linda Veterans Affair Medical Center. The Loma Linda VA Emerging Leaders worked together to place benches throughout the grounds. With the support of the Patient Centered Care Committee and Volunteer Service, they mapped out a plan to place benches around the grounds. In addition, these benches provide resting area for those walking for exercise.