5 Things

Good morning, Douglaston.

This morning, be sure to read Carol Brock's weekly column, Notes from a Food Diva.

Also, stop back by this afternoon for an announcement on the Douglaston Village Arts Festival, which will be held in September.

On Sunday, we'll put up a preview of state Sen. Tony Avella's annual motorcade to honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks who lived in northeast Queens.

And be sure to check in with us next week for a series of articles on the tenth anniversary of 9/11.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. At 8:30 a.m., stop back by for Notes from a Food Diva.

2. Then, stop back by at 10 a.m. for an announcement on the arts festival.

3. In case you have not already seen it, take a look at Patch's preview of this fall's slate of movies. We give you the rundown on 50 new films opening between September and New Year's Eve.

4. Stop by Alley Pond Park's Adventure Course for its free staycation. 

5. The Bayside Public Library is hosting its book buddies program at 4 p.m. today.