Nov. 26: Black Friday Is Here

Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year. It's become as much, if not more of an American ritual as Thanksgiving itself.

So how are you going to deal with the day? Going shopping yourself or avoiding the stores entirely? Whatever you choose, be sure to check with Forest Hills Patch before you go anywhere.

We've got a few things you'll have to be sure to do, and a couple of stories you need to see. Make sure you go over these five things you need to know today in Forest Hills:

1.     Local politicians want to make sure there are parents in attendance for the upcoming Dist. 28 educational meeting.

2.     How did your Thanksgiving work out? Did you use one of the recipes from Queens Kitchen? Let us know!

3.     Looking to bone up on Jewish history before Hanukkah? Make sure to swing by the program at the Queens Jewish Center.

4.     The is hosting its music program once again on Saturday. Stop by for the musical stylings of

5.     And on Sunday, maybe try working out that turkey at ' event. It's good for you!