5 Things: Composting and Kombucha Classes, Subway Changes, More

1. You need kombucha. Luckily there's a tonight that will teach you everything you need to know make it at home. 7:30 p.m., 700 Washington Ave. at St. Marks $40 (but you get $10 off the kombucha kit).

2. You need to reduce your carbon footprint. If you have some outdoor space, composting is a way to start. Tonight the workshop  at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden will tell you all that you need to get started. 6 p.m. , 1000 Washington Ave, $5.

3. You need to get the kids out of the house. Head to the  for , where your budding microbiologist can investigate with hands-on activities. 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., ages 5 and under, Free with museum admission of $7.50 per person. Or, see our full .

4. You need to know if your train is running ... For the rest of the week between 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. there are no No. 4 trains between Atlantic Avenue and Utica Avenue. Take the No 3 train insteaad. During this time there are also no No. 5 trains between Bowling Green and Flatbush Avenue. Take the 4 or the 2 instead.

5. ... And if you have to move your car. The next alternate side suspension isn't until Thursday for Shemini Atzereth, according to the NYCDOT.