5 Things

Good morning, Douglaston.

This morning, be sure to check out our interview with Michael Arad, a Douglaston architect who designed the 9/11 Memorial, which will open this weekend during the tenth anniversary ceremony at Ground Zero.

Also, check out our coverage of yesterday's motorcade to honor 9/11 victims from northeast Queens. Patch will put up a video taken during the event later this morning.

Today's posts include gas prices for Douglaston, Great Escape, and a preview of Alley Pond Environmental Center's upcoming programs.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. Stop by the site this morning for our interview with Michael Arad.

2. Then, drop back by for our weekly gas prices post and, at noon, for Whiz Kid.

3. Keep an eye out for our preview of Alley Pond Environmental Center's classes for children as well as a video shot during yesterday's 9/11 motorcade hosted by state Sen. Tony Avella, D-Bayside.

4. At 4 p.m., take a look at Patch's Great Escape column.

5. The Bayside Public Library will hold its Mother Goose Time program this morning.