I'm not a big fan of the cold weather, but it's been great for everyone at Hidden Valley. The St. Louis area's only ski resort is open for the season, a week earlier than expected. Hidden Valley currently has four lifts and 12 runs open for skiers and snowboarders of all ages to enjoy.

Hidden Valley has day and evening skiing seven days a week, with midnight ski sessions on Fridays and Saturdays. The are also special discounts for families on Sunday nights. For lift ticket and ski rental prices, check out the Hidden Valley website.

Starting today, residents in St. Louis County can get free H1N1 (swine flu) vaccinations. The vaccines are available on a first-come, first-served basis to any county resident who is 6 months or older. The St. Louis County Health Department has already received more than 200,000 doses of the vaccine and is expecting to get more in the coming weeks.

The vaccines are available at two locations. The first is the North Central Community Health Center at 4000 Jennings Station Road in Pine Lawn. Vaccinations will be given Monday through Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

H1N1 vaccines are also available at the South County Health Center at 4850 South Lindbergh in Sunset Hills. Vaccinations will be given from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day, except Wednesday when the clinic is open until 5:30 p.m. Both locations are walk-in clinics. No appointments are necessary.

I-64/Highway 40's been open for a week now and I'm one of the thousands of drivers that's returned. I've been driving the Hampton to Hanley stretch everyday to and from work. The highway's fine and the overpasses are very nice, but was it all worth it? Taking 40 again saves a few minutes off my commute, but it's not a huge difference for me. I'd like to know what your experience has been, so far. Share your thoughts on "The New I-64" in the comment section below.

There are many great professional Christmas light displays in the St. Louis area, but they aren't the only option when you want to enjoy a little holiday cheer. Some residents are really going all out with their decorations and are attracting visitors from across the area.

If you're in south St. Louis, check out the 6500 block of Murdoch near Francis Park. The residents on this block have dubbed their street "Candy Cane Lane." Nearly every house is lit up with colorful decorations. There are also lights wrapped around the trees and high across the street.

If you know of other neighborhood light displays that are worth the drive, I'd love to know about them. Please leave a comment below.