Super Bowl Kickoff Time and Five Fun Facts about the Big Game

Here's some additional facts about Sunday's big game we bet you didn't know, and some more useful information including kickoff time and where to watch the game in Stoneham.

Watching the Super Bowl with friends can leave a lot of us feeling like information haves and have-nots. While some of us have been following the teams, their players, strategy, and statistics since the day we were born, others at least know who the quarterbacks are and that they are the ones who throw the ball. Whether you're looking to impress the sports nerds in the room with a few of your own facts, or you're simply a true connoisseur of arguably useless knowledge, here's some fun trivia for you about Super Bowl 2013.  Five Fun Facts About the Super Bowl So who will come out with the title? Finally, here's some actual useful knowledge to have heading into Sunday. Who: The Ravens vs. The 49ers Kickoff Time: Sunday, Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. …

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Win $25 Gift Certificate In Our Shopping Tip Contest

Just let us know about a good deal in town in the comment section below and maybe you'll be this week's winner.

Each week from now until the end of the year, we're running a shopping tip contest. All you need to do is offer a shopping tip in the comment section below and we’ll pick a winner at random each week. Shopping tips can include sales or deals on anything: from supermarket bargains to sales on holiday gift items. And although we hope to find out about sales at local small businesses, large chain store deals are fine too. Each Friday, we’ll announce a new winner, as well as list all of the great deals that were submitted to help you with your shopping. For this week’s contest, all entries must be received by noon on Thursday, Dec. 8 (Eastern Time). This week’s prize: A $25 gift certificate to Grumpy Doyle's in Reading. Please note: This …

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Benefits Abound: Bruins Alumni Game, Pingpong Tournament Among Fundraisers in Stoneham Area

Scope out the upcoming events in the region in our latest "Get Out" column.

1. BOSTON BRUINS ALUMNI GAME TO BENEFIT BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF STONEHAM Where/When: Stoneham Arena, 101 Montvale Ave., Stoneham on March 27 at 4 p.m. Why go: The game features former Bruins players playing against the "Ninety-Nine Legends" of the Ninety-Nine Restaurants. All proceeds will go toward the purchase of a new Boys & Girls Club van. Pricing: Tickets ($10 for adults, $5 for kids) can be bought at the Boys & Girls Club, 15 Dale Court, Stoneham, or the Ninety-Nine Restaurant, 10 Main St., Stoneham. 2. TERRY WEIR & SLIGO ROAD Where/When: Grumpy Doyle's, 530 Main St., Reading on March 27 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Why go: Enjoy live Irish music, dinner and drinks. Pricing: Free music. Food prices vary. 3. PINGPONG TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT GOOD …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 20

Check out our latest "Patch Facts" column for activities going on in the Stoneham area.

1. Spring is finally here: After braving the elements the past couple months to dig ourselves out of several feet of snow due to plenty of winter storms, the weather is finally warming and today officially marks the first day of spring. 2. Open Houses: If you're looking for a new place to call home, check out the open houses scheduled in Stoneham. 3. Finding my religion: Here are some of the worship services being offered in town: 4. Rock on! Enjoy some Irish music from Inichicore from 5-8 p.m. at Grumpy Doyle's, 530 Main St., Reading. 5. Game time! Adult Bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham, 15 Dale Court, Stoneham. For details on prizes and admission card prices, check out the Friends of the Boys & Girls Club of…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 18

Check out what's happening in the Stoneham area in our latest "Patch Facts" column.

1. Clash of the Spartans: The first annual Stoneham High School Student-Faculty "March Madness" Basketball Tournament is slated for 6 p.m. in the High School gym. Tickets, which will be sold at the door, cost $3 for students and $5 per adult. 2. Donate life: There is an American Red Cross blood drive scheduled to run from 2-7 p.m. at First Parish Congregational Church, 1 Church St., Wakefield. All donors will receive a free lunch pack from Cumberland Farms. 3. Music anyone? Ruben Kincade is scheduled to play from 9 p.m. to midnight at Grumpy Doyle's, 530 Main St., Reading. 4. Get classified: Need to hire someone or sell some items squirreled away in the closet? Post a free classified ad on Stoneham Patch! 5. Pet preview: Check back with …

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Live Music, St. Patrick's Day Dance Happening Soon in Stoneham Region

Check out the events going on heading into the weekend in the Stoneham area in our latest "Get Out" column.

1. LIVE JAZZ AT SUSHI ISLAND Where/When: Sushi Island, 397 Main St., Wakefield on March 18 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and March 19 from 6:15-9:15 p.m. Why go: You can enjoy drinks, food and live performances by musicians Akiko and John Mulroy (March 18) and Steve Heck on March 19. Pricing: No cover charge; however, patrons must purchase a meal of $10 or more. 2. RUBEN KINCADE AT GRUMPY DOYLE'S Where/When: Grumpy Doyle's, 530 Main St., Reading on March 18 from 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Why go: Enjoy live music, dinner and drinks. Pricing: Free music. Food prices vary. 3. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE FAT CACTUS Where/When: The Fat Cactus, 215 Broadway, Lynnfield on March 18-19 at 8:30 p.m. and March 20 at 4 p.m. Why go: Try their tasty Mexican dishes and enjoy …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 16

Curious what's happening in the Stoneham area? Scope out our latest "Patch Facts" column for details.

1. Grab your poncho:  The National Weather Service's forecast for Stoneham calls for rain for much of the day, with patchy fog before 3 p.m. There's a possibility that the area receives up to three quarters of an inch of new rainfall, while temperatures top out at 45 degrees. Southerly winds are expected to be mild at 6-8 miles per hour. Temperatures may dip to about 34 degrees in the late evening hours. 2. Live entertainment: Musician Michael Troy is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. at The Fat Cactus, 215 Broadway, Lynnfield.  3. Coping with pain: Amy Lord of Mystic Valley Elder Services is expected to talk with seniors about the different ways to manage chronic illnesses from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Stoneham Senior Center, 136 Elm St., …

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Live Jazz, Spirit Channeler Set to Wow Stoneham Region

Check out the events going on heading into the weekend in the Stoneham area in our latest "Get Out" column.

1. LIVE JAZZ AT SUSHI ISLAND Where/When: Sushi Island, 397 Main St., Wakefield on March 11 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and March 12 from 6:15-9:15 p.m. Why go: You can enjoy drinks, food and live performances by musicians Steve Heck (March 11) and Bob Baughman on March 12. Pricing: No cover charge; however, customers must purchase a meal of $10 or more. 2. RONAN & MATT AT GRUMPY DOYLE'S Where/When: Grumpy Doyle's, 530 Main St., Reading on March 13 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Why go: Enjoy live Irish music and dinner. Pricing: Free music. Food prices vary. 3. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE FAT CACTUS Where/When: The Fat Cactus, 215 Broadway, Lynnfield on March 11 at 8:30 p.m., March 12 at 8:30 p.m. and March 13 at 4 p.m. Why go: Enjoy flavorful Mexican food and…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 27

Check out what's happening in the Stoneham area in our latest "Patch Facts" column.

1. Irish tunes anyone? Reading-based Grumpy Doyle's, 530 Main St., is scheduled to have musicians Ronan & Matt perform Irish songs from 5:30-8:30 p.m. 2. Let's play a game: Adult Bingo kicks off at 6:30 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham, 15 Dale Court, Stoneham. For details on prizes and admission card prices, check out the Friends of the Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham's Bingo page. 3. Get your brunch on! There is live entertainment slated for 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Fat Cactus, 215 Broadway, Lynnfield. 4. Religious services: Here are some local churches offering worship services: 5. Got baby? Did you just get married or have a child? Post an announcement to Stoneham Patch! For more activities, check out our events calendar.

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