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5 Things To Do Today: Français for Kids, Kick Bad Eating Habits, Listen to Liz Holtzman

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

1. Have little ones start learning Français. As we've mentioned previously, Cobble Hill has seen a recent influx of French residents. What better way to expose children to new language skills than vis-a-vis French stories and songs. French Storytime at , 151 Atlantic Avenue at Clinton Street, 10 a.m., all ages, Free.

2. Reset that New Year's resolution. Over the course of a six-week period the Eat Well, Live Well workshop will teach you how to start and maintain a plan for eating well through menu planning, juicing, group health coaching, movement planning, information on nutrition and more. Element Natural Healing Arts, 519 Henry Street Union Street, , $350

3. Get fired up. Former Congresswoman and former Brooklyn DA Liz Holtzman will be holding a reading and signing for her new book which just came out two days ago, Cheating Justice: How Bush and Cheney Attacked the Rule of Law, Plotted to Avoid Prosecution—and What We Can Do About It. , 163 Court Street between Dean and Pacific Streets, 7:00 p.m., Free.

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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 won't be suspended again until Monday, Feb. 13 for Lincoln's Birthday, according to the NYCDOT.

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