5 Things

Good morning, Douglaston.

This weekend will be a busy one in Douglaston. On Saturday, Alley Pond Environmental Center will host its Estuaries Day to honor Little Neck Bay and, on Sunday, the third annual Douglaston Village Arts Festival will be held along 235th Street.

This morning, we will post the latest edition of Carol Brock's Notes from a Food Diva. The topic will be cooking classes at a local adult center.

Also, stop by the site to view homes purchased in your community in this week's Sold! column.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. Check out our previews of Alley Pond's and the . Then, stop back by the site this weekend and on Monday for our coverage.

2. At 8:30, drop by the site for Notes from a Food Diva and, at noon, for Sold!

3. The Woman's Club of Douglaston will host a scholarship fundraiser today at Il Bacco.

4. It's Bingo night at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament. 

5. The New York City Housing Authority might attempt to make some extra money by allowing advertisements on its buildings. Check out NY 1's story.