5 Things You Need to Know Today

It's back to work today for Douglaston residents. But holiday coverage will continue this week and next with Douglaston Patch's upcoming previews of holiday lights events hosted by the Douglaston Village Chamber of Commerce and the Bayside Hills Civic Association. 

Today, we'll post a preview story on the Community Church of Douglaston, which will present its 86th annual vespers musical performance as well as an event during which attendees will write letters to aid political prisoners around the world. Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. This afternoon, read our story about the church's vespers concert and its Amnesty International Write-a-Thon for Human Rights.

2. Take a look at Westmoreland Association President Walter Mugdan's letter to the city's Department of Transportation about traffic concerns at Sandhill Road and Little Neck Parkway.

3. Visit our calendar for today's events, which include Baby & Me at the Bayside Public Library and watercolor painting classes at the National Art League.

4. Read some of the stories you may have missed during the holiday weekend, such as U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman's plan to introduce health care legislation or a profile of Aegea Gyros & Pizza.

5. We want to give Douglaston residents the full rundown of all holiday events taking place in the community. If you'd like to get the word out on an event, please post it on our calendar or e-mail us at nathan.duke@patch.com.