The Greater Hillyard Business Association has it's board meeting today at noon at the Outlaw Cafe. And Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m. is the usual meeting time for the Historic Hillyard Merchants Committee - also at the Outlaw Cafe.

If you'd like to stay in touch with your local COPS Shops, join them here on Facebook. The social network makes it easy to keep up with a variety of community groups; if you explore a little you'll also find that many of your favorite Hillyard businesses also have Facebook pages.

And yes that's snow out there and it's going to continue to fall for a while. Drivers were making their way downtown this morning without too much drama, but please do take your time - and don't follow too closely.
Homeowners are responsible for keeping their sidewalks clear of snow and ice - if you have a moment, check on elderly neighbors and make sure everyone is okay. Small favors, like picking up a few things at the store when you're going anyways, or sweeping the frontsteps for someone who can't do it alone, means the world at this time of the year.