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5 Things To Do Today: Network Over Breakfast, Learn To Art-iculate Yourself...

Carroll Gardens-area subway, alternate side and event information you won't want to miss.

1. Network on behalf of your small business. Learn new ways to grow your business via branding, marketing, social media and more at the Gold Business Connect Networking Breakfast. Today's topic will be . 16 Court Street, 10th Floor, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. $15 (includes breakfast, program and prize drawing).

2. Learn how to talk about your art. As talented as one may be, many artists find themselves at a loss to describe their own work. is a two-part workshop that helps creative types focus creative statements. Brooklyn Brainery, 515 Court Street between West Ninth and Huntington Streets, 6:30 to 9:15 p.m., $33.

3. Get the kids out of the house and into some trains. Transit Tots is weekly event held at the Transit Museum, featuring stories, games and more for little ones ages 2 to 5. , corner of Boerum Place & Schermerhorn Street, 11 a.m., Free with museum admission (adults $7, kids 2-17 and seniors $5).

4. Find out if your train is running ... The F and G trains are running normally this week, but will be skipping Smith-9th St, 15th St-Prospect Park and Fort Hamilton Parkway, according to the MTA.

5. ... And if you have to move your car. Yes. Alternate side parking is in effect, according to the NYCDOT.

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