Feb. 24: Defendant to Appear in Court, Plans to Alleviate Traffic Congestion, and Take a Drum Clinic

From crime news to family issues, here's what you need to know on Thursday:

1. will be charged with attempted murder in Suffolk County Criminal Court on Thursday morning. on the more serious charges on Friday.

2. Some news out of Southampton, the county announced to ease commuters' pain. If you travel that way, tell us what you think? Will this help East Hampton?

3. Have you checked out this week? See this week's question and chime in. Have a question we can pose next week? Email it to Taylor.Vecsey@patch.com.

4. On Thursday evenings before the open jam session at , there is a . The free lesson begins at 5:30 p.m. It was mentioned in our column on Wednesday. Have a look at other deals around town, as well.

5. Looking for something to do this weekend? Our 'Get Out' Guide posts at 10 a.m. It includes some music and artistic events happening around town. Need some ideas of what to do with the family? Have a look at the for kid-friendly activities.