Today's 5: Under 30? Under-Employed?

Are you under 30 and under-employed? Do you have a college degree you sometimes feel has been wasted? Contact us for a story we're working on today.

Each day the "5 Things" column will tell you five essential pieces of information you need to know today, like events happening or community topics being covered on the site later on in the day. Have an event or topic that should appear in this column? Add it to the calendar or send us a news tip.

On Thursday:

1. We're working on a story today about being under 30 and under-employed. We're asking young people to contact us about their struggles to find work in their field that pays the bills. Contact Joe Dowd at: joe.dowd@patch.com.

2. Do you like to play card games? The  is offering "cards together" Thursday at 1:30 p.m. It's open to all.

3.  is holding an open house Wednesday and Thursday this week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for prospective members. 

4. With the afternoons hot and humid this week, consider some museum going: The C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University presents Eastern Shores, an exhibit exploring the work of artists who deal with themes connected to the water. Daily 9:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.

5. An ongoing exhibit at the features more than 50 photos of photographer The event runs daily through Sept. 4 from 11 a.m. to