The Second Cup: October 7 Edition

Good morning, Lake Saint Louis!

We've got a couple of exciting events happening today, and we're trying something new here in the St. Charles-St. Louis Patches.

First, we've teamed up with the Philadelphia-area Patches to . The chat room opens at 7 p.m., and you'll have the chance to post your thoughts about the game as it's happening.

We're going to have another live chat during the Sarah Palin/Glenn Beck rally at the Family Arena. That chat room will open at 7:30 p.m.

I'm planning to attend both chats, as this is a new feature at Patch and I'm really curious to see how it goes. (I just hope I don't mix up my comments as I post.)

It's Friday, and the police blotter is up. We're also going to be posting the first of a new Friday column called One Tank Trips, with some great ideas for a day trip that's far enough to feel like a bit of a vacation, but not so far that you have to deal with a lot of expense or vacation anxiety.

Have a great weekend.

Today in history, courtesy of History.com: In 2003, former Mr. Universe and screen actor Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected governor of California from a ballot with 135 candidates for the office.