Daily Five: In The Mood For Roller Derby?

1. Today is Wednesday Jan. 4, 2012. How are those resolutions going? Bundle up today, according to noaa.gov: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind between 11 and 15 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

2. Want to be a part of Shoreline Roller Derby? SLRD is looking for skaters of all skill levels, officials (both  skating & non-skating) and volunteers. There is a recruitment event at Sunday, Jan. 15 from 6:15pm to 8:30pm. You must be 21 or older. Skaters need: proof of health insurance, ID, equipment, (helmet, knee & elbow pads, wrist guards and a mouthguard). Skates will be available to rent. You can fill out the recruitment form here. According to an article in the Hartford Courant, roller derby is all the rage.

3. Speaking of getting a workout, if one of your New Year's Resolutions was to get in shape, but you have no clue where to start, check out the gyms in our Places directory.

4. Don't forget the Food Fight that's going in right now on Groton and Stonington Patches: Who makes the best pizza? Make your nomination in the comments on that article, and then vote when the poll comes out! Groton has 23 pizza places listed in our Places directory - don't forget that you can review your favorite restaurant there as well!

5. , which assists the division, has a monthly photo contest on its Facebook page. Check out the January winners, Kimberly Foley Fahey and her pups Lola and Vito! Lola and Vito will grace the profile picture spot for the whole month. And get ready, because the February contest will have a Valentine's theme, so adorn that pet in hearts and flowers and start taking pictures now!