5 Things

Good morning, Douglaston.

Tomorrow is the day. will finally open its long-awaited chain store at the Douglaston Shopping Plaza. Stop by the site later today for information on the store's opening day.

Also, be sure to check out our post on how to win a free trip to the zoo by donating toys and nonperishable food items to the Wildlife Conservation Society and City Harvest. Click on the link below to learn more.

There are only nine days left until Thanksgiving. Later this week, we'll post some fun holiday stories on food and community events, such as the annual Dick Lynch Turkey Trot. But we'd love to hear your stories. Please let us know in the comment section below if you are doing something unique or exciting for the holiday.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. Stop by later this morning for our Fairway Market preview.

2. Take a look at on how to win a trip to the zoo by donating food and toys for the holidays.

3. This week, look for our preview of the turkey trot and information on the green market closing for the season.

4. The National Art League will host its today at 1 p.m.

5. The Bayside Public Library is offering a at 4 p.m.