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Find Out About a Toy Created in Douglaston That is Aimed at Helping Kids Learn to Read and Check Out Today's Frugal Family Column

Good morning, Douglaston.

If you haven't already, make sure to check out Walter Mugdan's latest "Conservation Conversation" column as well as my reviews of last weekend's films, "Certified Copy" and "Battle: Los Angeles."

Today, we'll post a piece on a stuffed animal originally created by a Douglaston man and now licensed by an attorney from the neighborhood. The toy is not only a cuddly companion, but also inspires children to want to learn to write, its owner says.

Find out what's happening in Bayside-Douglastonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Later this afternoon, drop back by for this week's Frugal Family column.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

Find out what's happening in Bayside-Douglastonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

1. Stop by this morning for our story on the stuffed animal created in Douglaston.

2. Visit the site later today for the Frugal Family column.

3. Keep an eye out this week for our coverage of St. Patrick's Day

4. The Bayside Historical Society will host a Celebration of Irish Culture this evening.

5. St. Robert Bellarmine School is holding its Mommy and Me program this morning.


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