Daily Five: Resolve To Use Groton Patch!

1. Today is Tuesday Jan. 3, 2012. How are those resolutions coming? It is going to start feeling like January, according to noaa.gov. The forecast: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Blustery, with a north wind between 14 and 22 mph. Toight: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -3. Blustery, with a north wind between 17 and 21 mph.

2. In 2012, we want you to use Patch the way it was meant to be! First, we have the region's best calendar of events. You can add your own events to it - free of charge. If you add an event, email the link to , and we will feature it prominently and spread the word through our social media outlets.

3. Speaking of social media, if you have not liked us on Facebook, there is no time like the present! Groton Patch's Facebook page is where some of the best conversations are happening. And if Twitter is your preference, well, we are there too! Tell your friends.

4. Do you have news you need to tell? Use our great announcements feature to spread your word! Whether you've had a baby or gotten engaged, won an award or need volunteers to help with your cause, you can announce it on Patch. Once you post an announcement, email the link to the editor and we will make sure it gets all the attention it deserves.

5. Lastly, do you have an area of expertise, a hobby, or simply the desire to write about your personal experiences? Maybe there is a place for you on Patch's Local Voices platform! We have great bloggers onboard already, ranging from Groton librarian to the with lots more in between!

6. OK, we're cheating today - but we have so much great stuff on Patch! Our newest tool for readers is our Neighborhood Gallery, where you can easily post your photos of what's happening in your part of town. Whether you are at a big event or simply taking a scenic walk through Bluff Point, share your photos of life in Groton with the rest of us.