5 Things

Good morning, Douglaston.

Patch is kicking off its Deck the Halls holiday home decoration contest. The winner could take home money that would go toward local schools.

Check back in with us later today to read more about the contest.

This morning, we will post our weekly Day Tripper column. So, stop back by the site to find out which city neighborhood has been profiled this week.

And drop by at 11 a.m. for House Hunt for information about open houses in the community.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. has been cancelled for the day due to the Immaculate Conception Feast Day.

2. Drop back by at 10 a.m. for Get Out: Weekend Planner, at 10:30 a.m. for Day Tripper and, at 11 a.m., for House Hunt.

3. Keep an eye out for information on how to enter Patch’s Deck the Halls holiday contest.

4. Tonight is Alley Pond Environmental Center’s . Stop by Douglaston Patch tomorrow to read our coverage of the event.

5. New York Hospital’s Cardiac Health Center is offering a at 11 a.m.