Mickey: Looking for something to do with the kids today? Consider heading to Roger Williams Park and Zoo. Mickey and Minnie will be on hand at noon for photo opportunities after they conduct a reading. It's free with zoo admission.

Lift: Did you know that select discounted lift tickets for Sugarbush and Waterville Valley are available at REI for members? Go to www.rei.com for lift ticket availability by resort or store.

Phone: Did you get a smartphone for Christmas? You could check out the Patch app at http://cranston.patch.com/mobile.

Showers: The National Weather Service is forecasting a chance of showers mainly after 4 p.m. today with a high temperature of 51 degrees.

War: The Soviet Union invades Afghanistan on this day in 1979.