Owls or 'Mildred Pierce'

Good morning, Bayside. We hope your Monday edition of Five Things is the kickstart to a great new week for you. Here are some items we bet you'll find interesting:

1. Yesterday gathered in Bayside Hills to make known their opposition to the construction of a home on a lot that does not—without special permission—measure up to zoning standards.

2. Did you see these taken at the Alley Pond Environmental Center? 

3. A part of the Children's Book Club and Performance Series, Madeline and the Bad Hat, a musical for kids, is at Queensborough Community College.

4. Forest Hills is ! Last night, HBO premiered the first episode of  "Mildred Pierce," a miniseries that stars Kate Winslet. See .

5. In case you missed it, our Frugal Family column this week has several great ideas on how to save money around town—including at .