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5 Things To Do Today: Three Free Activities! Plus, Subway and Train Info

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

1. Speak out.  meets on the second Tuesday of each Month. The CoWNA is a neighborhood advocacy group representing the concerns and interests of the people and businesses who call the Columbia Waterfront home. Post Graduate Center, 169 Columbia Street between Degraw and Kane Streets, 3:00 p.m., Free.

2. Slip, knit, pass. Carroll Gardens branch library hosts a knitting group each Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. This circle can be joined by anyone age 10 and up, at any skill level. Knitting Group, , 396 Clinton Street at Union Street, 4:00 p.m., Free.

3. Form a dream team.  hosted by Desiree offers trivia, snacks and drink specials. The prizes are: 1st Prize: $50 bar tab; 2nd Prize: $20 bar tab; 3rd Prize: one free drink. Teams can have up to five people. The Brooklyn Tavern, 31 3rd Avenue between Atlantic and and Slate Avenues, 9:00 p.m., Free.

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4. Find out if your train is running ... The F and G trains will be skipping Smith-9th St, 15th St-Prospect Park and Fort Hamilton Parkway, per usual. Jamaica-bound F trains will run via the M from 47-50 Streets to Roosevelt Avenue. Coney Island-bound F trains run via A the from W 4 St to Jay St-MetroTech, according to the MTA

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

About this column: Carroll Gardens information and events you won't want to miss, including the subway and alternate side info each day.

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