Aug. 12: Five Things You Need to Know Today

1. The Deepdale Gardens Community Council is hosting its 21st annual blood drive to benefit New York Hospital this Sunday. Interested? More info here.

2. There's plenty more going on this weekend as well. Check out our complete weekend planner here.

3. Think you know Little Neck? We'll see about that. Come back later today to try your hand at our weekly photo challenge.

4. Alternate side parking will be suspended Monday in recognition of the Feast of the Assumption.

5. The weather today is expected to be bright, sunny and temperate, with the high hitting the low 80s.