5 Things You Need to Know Today

Welcome to the weekend, Douglaston.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Today, the Douglaston Village Chamber of Commerce will hold its tree lighting, while Alley Pond Environmental Center will host a holiday auction tomorrow night.

Check in with us today for a list of restaurants in Douglaston, Little Neck, Bayside and Great Neck that will remain open on Christmas Day. Also, drop by to read our stories about the Jefferson Democratic Club's holiday party and Cardozo High School's girls basketball team.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know This Weekend:

1. This morning, read our list of restaurants open on Christmas. And be sure to make your reservation if you plan on eating out on the holiday. Also, check out our photo story on holiday lights in northeast Queens this weekend.

2. Read our story on Cardozo High School's girls basketball team, who played Thomas Jefferson High School yesterday.

3. Attend the Douglaston Village Chamber of Commerce's tree lighting tonight.

4. Drop in tomorrow for our Week in Review as well as a follow-up story on the chamber of commerce's tree lighting.

5. Stop by Alley Pond Environmental Center tomorrow evening to take part in its holiday auction.