5 Things

Happy Labor Day, Douglaston.

State Sen. Tony Avella will host his annual motorcade to honor northeast Queens residents who died at Ground Zero on Sept. 11, 2001. Take a look at Patch's preview of the event.

This morning, read Walter Mugdan's latest edition of The Conservation Conversation, a column on the history of environmental initiatives in northeast Queens.

Then, stop back by for This Week at the Movies. Reviews will include "The Debt," a thriller starring Helen Mirren and Jessica Chastain, and two horror films - "Apollo 18" and "Shark Night 3D."

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. Read our preview of Avella's motorcade and keep an eye out mid-week for a story on a Douglaston resident who played a key role in the creation of the 9/11 memorial at Ground Zero.

2. Drop back by this morning for The Conservation Conversation and This Week at the Movies.

3. This coming weekend, be sure to read Patch's coverage of the tenth anniversary of 9/11, including stories from the scene at Ground Zero as well as borough-wide ceremonies.

4. The Bayside Public Library is offering its Baby and Me program this morning. It will include songs and activities.

5. Patch will post a preview later this week of Community Board 11's first meeting of the season that will be held on Sept. 12. In the meantime, here's a link to the board's agenda.