Preparing for Easter Sunday

Good morning, Douglaston.

It's Friday! The weekend is almost here. If you don't already have plans for Easter, there's no need to fret.

Douglaston Patch has assembled a list of churches in the community that are offering Easter services as well as temples offering Passover services. And, this week's Patch Picks gives the rundown of eateries that will offer specials for the holiday.

This morning, check out our story on U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman, D-Bayside, who said he will introduce a bill next week that would prevent funds from vanity license plates from going to partisan political groups.

Also, take a look at this week's Sold! column at noon.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. Check out our list of Easter and Passover services and this week's Patch Picks, which provides the names of some restaurants that will be open on Sunday.

2. Drop by later this morning for our story on Ackerman.

3. Take a look at this week's Sold! column at noon.

4. The Douglaston/Little Neck Library is hosting its chess club today.

5. Drop by Fort Totten to check out the Bayside Historical Society's "Native Bayside" exhibit.