5 Things

Good morning, Douglaston.

It's going to be another warm day in the neighborhood with temperatures expected in the low 80s, according to today's weather report.

Today, be sure to read our story about a performance by entertainer Tom Smith at the Douglaston-Little Neck Library. 

Also, check out our story this afternoon on a new still life class being offered by the National Art League.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. Take a look at our stories on the concert at the library and read our piece on the National Art League's class.

2. Drop by the site at 10 a.m. this morning for Get Out: Weekend Planner and, at noon, for House Hunt.

3. Vice President Joe Biden says one of his first targets for federal spending is a website dedicated to the desert tortoise. We'd love to hear from Douglaston residents. What areas do you believe should be targeted for cuts? 

4. Auditions for "Annie Get Your Gun" will be held again today at 7:30 p.m. at the Bay Terrace Jewish Center. The production is by Theatre on the Bay.

5. There will be an open house for the Flushing Swim Club's World of Discovery Summer Camp this evening.