Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

Today, the Catharine Street Community Center hosts its 35th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast at the DoubleTree by Hilton (formerly the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel) from 7:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., featuring guest speaker Bernard Tarver and awards honoring local volunteers, students and community leaders.

Women’s clothing retailer Francesca’s is shutting down its nearly 100 Northeast stores as it liquidates inventory+ merchants were laid off on Jan.

14 and vendors report unpaid invoices amid ongoing financial troubles.

Poughkeepsie's The Dutch Crown on Main Street was named the mid-Hudson Valley's hidden gem in a local poll of 15 eateries; owner Chris Gannon said his pizzeria and pub draws locals and travelers with unique pizzas and wings.

Dr. Debra Etelson of White Plains Hospital gave parents advice today on layering children’s clothing for the bitter cold during a News 12 segment + she explained which garments to use and which to avoid so kids stay warm.

The American Red Cross advises homeowners to guard against frozen pipes by removing outdoor hoses and insulating exposed pipes as bitter cold and snow are forecast for this weekend — tips include letting faucets drip in unheated areas.

Work has begun on the Wallace Campus project at 331 Main Street near Catharine Street.

The 187-unit affordable housing development received $110 million in state funding and uses scaffolding and demolition to transform a former department store into supportive housing with an open landscaped center.

Paint & Sip Night at Crew Restaurant & Bar

6:30-9 p.m. — Crew Restaurant & Bar — $35 — Unleash your inner artist while sipping your favorite drink and making colorful memories.

Live Music with Just Two

7-10 p.m. — Curry Estate (Restaurant Six) — Free entry — Enjoy captivating performances by a dynamic duo playing hits from the 1960s to today.

Valentine’s Day Comedy Show

8:30-11:59 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Poughkeepsie — Check event page for ticket info — Enjoy a night of laughter with top comedians in a lively setting.

Sacred Heart Pioneers vs. Marist Red Foxes Basketball

2-6 p.m. — James J. McCann Recreational Center — Pricing details unknown — Experience an exciting NCAA basketball clash between Sacred Heart and Marist.