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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Charity Poker, Little Scientists, Alternate Side, Subway Changes and More

Prospect Heights-area information and events you won't want to miss.

1. You need to give back. , at 603 Vanderbilt Avenue, is holding their tonight, to benefit P.S. 9’s music program. Sign up is at 7:30 p.m. and the game starts at 8 p.m. All experience levels are welcome.

2. You need to be able to talk about the birds and the bees. Vanessa Anton is a parent and sexuality specialist who will discuss comfortable , 7 p.m. at , 462 Bergen Street. RSVP to leah@babeland.com.

3. You need to take the kids to something fun and educational. The Brooklyn Children’s Museum, at 145 Brooklyn Avenue, will host , featuring hands-on science-based events for kids today at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

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4. You need know know if you have to move your car. You do. Alternate side is back in effect today, along with meters. Garbage and recycling is being picked up, too, according to the 311 website.

5. You need to know if your train is running. Brooklyn-bound 2/3 trains are skipping Bergen, Grand Army Plaza and Eastern Parkway midnight until 5 a.m. through Friday, according to the MTA. For service to these stations, take the 2/3 to Franklin Avenue and transfer to the Manhattan-bound train.

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