Today in Sacramento: Here’s what you need to know for Saturday

Good morning. Here’s what you need to know today, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016:

Possible wet start to weekend

The National Weather Service reports there is a 50 percent chance of showers before 4 p.m. in Sacramento. The day will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 56 degrees. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible, the weather service reports.

Chinese Year of the Monkey to be celebrated

The Year of the Monkey – believed to produce people able to influence others with their charm and wisdom – gets off to an early start from noon to 5 p.m. at Hiram Johnson High School, 6879 14th Ave., Sacramento. Chinese New Year – the 4,714th year in the Chinese calendar – officially begins Feb. 8, but the nonprofit Chinese New Year Cultural Association is launching a full day of dragon dances, martial arts, singing, food and cultural exhibits to kick off the holiday shared by several Asian cultures, said Vicki Beaton, event co-organizer. Tickets are $6 for adults and $1 for children. For more information, go to www.CNYCA.net.

Guns-Hoses football game benefits charities

The 42nd annual Charity Guns and Hoses football game pitting area law enforcers vs. firefighters is scheduled at 1 p.m. at Hornet Field at Sacramento State, 6000 J St. The game has raised more than $1.4 million for local charities, according to event organizers. There will be a safety fair before the game. Go to www.pigbowl.com for more information.

Things to do

• The Sacramento Drowning Accident Rescue Team is hosting its 13th annual crab feed and silent auction. The event is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Citrus Heights Community Center, 6300 Fountain Square Drive. Go to www.dartsac.com for more information.
• A benefit for spinal cord injury victims, Polar Plunge: Freezin’ for a Reason is planned from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Fruitridge Community Center, 4000 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento. Participants are invited to jump in the center’s cold pool to raise funds.

This story was originally published January 29, 2016 at 10:00 PM with the headline "Today in Sacramento: Here’s what you need to know for Saturday."