5 Things

Good morning, Douglaston.

Alley Pond Environmental Center held its annual Green Gala last night. The event is the center’s largest fundraiser of the year.

Stop back by Douglaston Patch later today to check out our coverage of the gala.

This morning, Carol Brock is getting a jumpstart on the holiday season with her Christmas-themed Notes from a Food Diva.

And be sure to check out the link to Patch’s Deck the House holiday contest.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. At 8:30 a.m., take a look at Notes from a Food Diva.

2. Drop back by at noon for our weekly Sold! column, where you can view homes recently purchased in the community.

3. Keep an eye out for Patch’s story on last night’s Green Gala, which was hosted by Alley Pond Environmental Center at Flushing’s Terrace on the Park.

4. Today, the Bayside Public Library is offering its program for children at 4 p.m.

5. to read about Patch’s Deck the House holiday decoration contest.