Aug. 31: National Eat Outside Day, Hamptons Happenings and More

The Five Things You Should Know Aug. 31:

1. Pool Closings: Please note that the adult pool and the main pool at Community Park are closing one hour earlier (at 8 p.m.) Saturday and Sunday. Find out why here.

2. Hit-and-Run Suspect: The Williston Park man arrested in connection with the fatal hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of Grimaldi’s manager Dean LaLima is out on bail. Raymond F. Kalenka posted $25,000 cash in a pre-arraignment deposition at the Nassau County Court House on Aug. 15. Find out when he's next due in court here.

3. National Eat Outside Day: With summer days dwindling, today is the perfect opportunity to take your meal outdoors and celebrate Eat Outside Day! Check out our full list of village eateries offering al fresco dining today at noon, just in time for lunch!

4. Bird Banding: The Garden City Bird Sanctuary/Tanners Pond Environmental Center recently held a bird banding event. Find out what happened here.

5. Hamptons Happenings: For those heading out East to celebrate the weekends of all weekends, here are some of the hottest events happening in the Hamptons this weekend.