Feb. 24: Singles Club and Hot Cocoa

As the end of the work week draws near, we'll bring you a lineup of stories to help you figure out what to do, where to shop, and what to eat this weekend. But that's not the only thing you'll find on Patch today.

1. The New York State Department of Labor is expected to release its latest unemployment numbers today. Stay tuned to Patch for an update on the movement of those rates. [UPDATE 12:15 p.m.: A state labor department representative has said January unemployment numbers will now be released in March.]

2. With Valentine's Day in the not-so-distant past, love and relationships have recently been on our minds. Think about heading to the , now in its eighth season at the nearby Middle Country Public Library in Centereach, at 7 p.m.

3. Bring the kids to , a children's storytime series for ages three to five. If you're looking for other family-friendly activities, check out last Monday's and yesterday's .

4. Have you been staying on top of regional news with our Daily PatchCast? It's a wrap-up of major headlines in under two minutes, and we bring you one every week from Monday through Friday. to check out Wednesday's PatchCast, and stay tuned for the arrival of the new one around 6 p.m.

5. One Patch user posted a question in our Q&A section wondering about the . Can anyone answer that question? If so, log in and add your response.