5 Things

Welcome to the weekend, Douglaston.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Patch posted three stories yesterday on events taking place locally, the national celebration of the month and the importance of getting examined by your doctor.

Today, we will post our weekly Parent Talk column. This week's question involves advice for women who are about to give birth.

And, don't forget, tomorrow is the Douglaston Village Arts Festival. Stop back by the site on Monday to read our coverage.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. Read our Breast Cancer Awareness Month stories on local events, the national celebration and getting examined.

2. Drop by this weekend's .

3. Stop by the site at 2 p.m. for Parent Talk.

4. The Queens Farm Museum will kick off its Amazing Maize Maze this weekend. Click here for more information.

5. Stop by the Bayside Village First Annual Fire and Safety Awareness Day Music Festival.