Dec. 27: Christmas Has Come And Gone

While the weather outside might be frightful — inches of snow and all — Christmas has come and gone. It's time to move on to New Year's Day and into 2011! During this last week of the year, everyone's got a lot on their mind and a lot to do.

So stick with us now that the gift-giving holidays have finished and make sure you've got the right recipes for those New Year's toasts and more, because we're rolling right on in to the party season in Forest Hills

Here are five things you need to know today, courtesy of Patch.

1.     We've started rounding up the best stories of the year in Forest Hills. Yesterday we took a look at some of the biggest sports stories of the year in the area.

2.     Looking to stay fit, have fun and learn to dance? and learn from a master to practice up for the new year.

3.     Parents looking for a great program for kids should look no further than the Central Queens Y and theirprogram, which is continuing into next year.

4.     Come back later today to make sure you've got all the latest information on the cheapest gas prices in the area.

5.     We'll be kicking off an end-of-the-year op-ed series this afternoon with a piece from Forest Hills Civic Association President Barbara Stuchinski. Check it out .