5 Things You Need to Know Today

Welcome to the weekend, Douglaston.

It's looking to be a wet couple of days. According to the weather forecast, the sun will be out today, but accompanied by chilly temperatures.

On Monday and Tuesday, we'll get a mixture of snow and rain. No signs of spring just yet.

This afternoon, make sure to drop by Douglaston Patch for my Oscar picks. I've put together a list of the films that I believe will win at tomorrow night's Academy Awards as well as included my own personal picks.

If you didn't get a chance to read it yesterday, take a look at our piece on a Douglaston resident who has made her directorial debut with a production of "Independence" at Zi0n Episcopal Church. 

Tomorrow, drop by for our story on Mayor Michael Bloomberg's decision to approve the removal of antiquated lighting fixtures from more than 700 city schools.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know This Weekend:

1. Read our story on Teresa Zugger, who has directed her first play with the Douglaston Community Theatre.

2. Stop back later today for my Academy Awards picks.

3. Visit Douglaston Patch tomorrow for our story on the plan to remove PCBs from city schools.

4. Alley Pond Environmental Center will offer its Global Warming 101 class today.

5. Drop by the National Art League for its Small Works Exhibition.