March 3: Know Your 'Whiz Kid,' Hunt for a New House, and Get Involved

This photo that accompanies this 5 Things Column was taken in East Hampton this morning. It's Thursday, which means the weekend has almost arrived. Here's what you need to know to get you to the other side.

1. Montauk residents and cat lovers alike: what do you think of the state's order to that has been living there for about 20 years?

2. , a 16 year old East Hampton High School student, was nominated for the Whiz Kid of the Week . Read about how she's channeling her passions at . Perhaps it will inspire you to a 'whiz kid' you know.

3. Our weekly 'Get Out' Guide appears on the site on Thursday. We've rounded up a list of fun events going on this weekend from the high school play to a St. Patrick's Day Parade fundraiser. Come back at 10 a.m.

4. Thursday is also the day of House Hunt, our weekly column that features some of the open houses slated from Thursday through Sunday. Stop by at noon for that feature if you're in the market for a new abode.

5. The convenes on Thursday night at 7 p.m. Come listen, come participate, come say hello to Patch while you're there.