Today is Monday, Dec. 31. Here are five things you need to know today:

1. The weather. Today will be mostly cloudy with a high near 36, tonight a low around 20.  

2. Ring in the New Year. Here are some local places to ring in the New Year.

3. Throwing a party? Are you having a New Year's Eve party? Spent more than you wanted to throughout the holidays? Here are some ways to throw an inexpensive New Year's Eve party.

4. Your resolution. What is your resolution for 2013? Here are some ways to keep it throughout the year.  

5. The ultimate New Year's Eve tasting. Busa Wine & Spirits is having a champagne and sparkling wine tasting at 4 p.m. Stop by for the ultimate New Year's Eve tasting.