Buckets of Rain

Good morning, Douglaston.

It's going to be another day or two of downpours, according to the weather forecast. The second half of the week is expected to be clear and in the 50s.

Make sure to read yesterday's story on a summer academy being held at Queensborough Community College. The program combines athletics with academics.

Today we will post an announcement from U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman, D-Bayside, who will host a forum to provide information on United States service academies.

Later this afternoon, we will put up this week's Frugal Family column.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. Check out our story on Queensborough's summer academy for kids.

2. Keep an eye out for an announcement on Ackerman's upcoming open house.

3. Read Frugal Family later today.

4. This afternoon, Alley Pond Environmental Center will host an egg-citing animal class.

5. Sacred Heart is holding its New Mothers Club event today.