Good morning Easley, today is Thursday, March 1, 2012 and there are 305 days left in the year.

Today's Weather: It's not quite spring, but it will certainly feel like it again today according to the National Weather Service daily forecast. We can expect mostly sunny skies for most of the day with an afternoon temperature near 75 degrees.

Tonight: Increasing clouds will bring a chance of rain after 3 a.m. and the overnight low will be around 52 degrees.

Looking for something new for your kids to try in 2012? The Fine Arts Center of Easley is offering Acting Classes with Steve for kids and adults. Learn all about characterization, improvisation, developing stage presence and the discipline of theatre in a structured environment that nurtures and focuses your child’s imagination. For more information visit the Fine Arts Center of Easley website or email info@fineartscenterofeasley.com.

If you and your kids are looking for a good afternoon activity be sure to visit the Hampton Memorial Library for family activities just about everyday. If you can't make it to a particular program in Easley there's always options at the other Pickens branches as well. Today at 5:30 p.m. the Pokemon League will meet at the Hampton Memorial Library.

For the night crowd, The Starving Artist Cafe has just what you need to get an early start to the weekend. Stop by the cafe at 7 p.m. for some live, local music to entertain you and your fellow night owls. Don't forget to tip your local starving musicians!

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