Everybody's Working for the Weekend

The weekend is in sight, Douglaston. It looks like it's going to be a stormy one, according to the weather forecast.

The good news is that alternate side parking is cancelled today for Holy Thursday.

Tomorrow is Earth Day. Check out last week's Patch Picks to find our where you can volunteer in your community. On May 1, Alley Pond Environmental Center will host its annual walkathon, so make sure to keep an eye out for our story on the event next week.

This morning, drop by the site for this week's Get Out: Weekend Planner and House Hunt. Then, this afternoon, stop back by for Viewfinder, Patch Picks and Bites Nearby.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. Take a look at our previous Patch Picks column to find Earth Day events in northeast Queens.

2. Stop by for Get Out: Weekend Planner and House Hunt in the morning.

3. Later today, check out Viewfinder, Patch Picks and Bites Nearby.

4. Take a look at the Bayside Historical Society's exhibit, The Castle, at Fort Totten.

5. The Samuel Field Y will offer a job search workshop today.