Nov. 22: A Holiday Week Ahead

Thanksgiving is right around the corner now. The grocery stores have started to fill up and offices are starting to clear out as residents in Forest Hills and Americans across the country start to get ready for a couple of days of much needed vacation and time with family.

What are you planning you planning to do this year? Travelling or staying closer to Queens?

Whatever your plans, be sure to check in with Forest Hills Patch to make sure you keep up with all the news, events and shopping around the community.

In the meantime, here are five things you need to know today:

1.     Does the IRS owe you a refund? The New York City office of the Internal Revenue Service is is looking to return more than $24 million in overpaid taxes.

2.     U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner made a stand late last week for veterans health care.

3.     is having a . Head on over and check it out. Learn more here.

4.     With fall sports over, the winter sports season is about to get into full swing. Check back in with Patch later this week to check out what you can expect this season.

5.     Don't forget to send in some of your favorite last-minute recipes to Forest Hills Patch. If we compile enough, we'll share your favorites with the community later this week. MatthewH@patch.com