5 Things You Need to Know Today

It's looking as if the bitter cold is here to stay through the rest of the week. So, keep those coats, hats and scarves at the ready or, better yet, stay indoors and read today's stories on Douglaston Patch.

The week may be winding down, but there are a number of events taking place in the community, so please visit our calendar for fun activities.

And keep an eye out for more holiday stories on the site, including an upcoming piece on Christmas gifts under $25 and some wrap-ups of 2010.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. This morning, read our story on last night's Community District Education Council 26 meeting.

2. Later today, read Eric Blattberg's piece on DiMaria's Brick Oven Pizza.

3. In case you missed them, look back at some of this week's top stories, such as an interview with Mets legend on his Douglaston restaurant or a posted yesterday on two films that were shot in northeast Queens.

4. Stop by to support Bayside High School's Lady Commodores today as they play Francis Lewis High School or rally behind Benjamin N. Cardozo High School's boys varsity basketball team as they play Martin Van Buren.

5. Head over to the Bay Terrace branch of the Queens Public Library for a holiday craft program.