5 Things

Good morning, Douglaston.

Be sure to drop by the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life tonight at Alley Pond. Check out our story by clicking here.

This afternoon, stop back by the site for this week's Parent Talk column. Our panel of local moms and dads have suggestions on where neighborhood teenagers should look for summer jobs.

Tomorrow morning, take a look at Patch's coverage of the strawberry festival at Zion Episcopal Church.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. Read our story on the Relay for Life. It contains all the information you need on how to sign up and where to show up as well as a list of the event's festivities.

2. At 2 p.m., check out this week's Parent Talk for advice on summer jobs for teens.

3. View our photos of the strawberry festival tomorrow morning. Click here for our event listing.

4. This morning, Alley Pond Environmental Center will host an animal care trainee class.

5. Meet author Lawrence Block at the Fresh Meadows Public Library.