5 Things: National Pie Day, Gowanus Canal Cleanup, Martin Amis

1. Listen up. Tonight is the first of two informational meetings hosted by the EPA regarding their proposed cleanup for the Gowanus Canal superfund site. For details on where and what time, click here. 

2. Give yourself a sliver or a Swingle. Happy Pie Day! Did you know that 'apple pie' has been the top searched pie on Yahoo! since 2010? Not only that, but 'apple pie moon shine' was the second most searched for apple pie-related search in the past 30 days! Discuss this random trivia over a slice at 4 & 20 Blackbirds, Steve's Key Lime Pie, One Girl Cookies, Momofuku Milk Bar, Betty Bakery, or your other ideal haunt and send us a pic of your favorite slice!

3. Get lit. Tonight British author (and Cobble Hill resident!) Martin Amis reads from and discusses his latest novel, Lionel Asbo: State of England at BAM's Eat, Drink & Be Literary series. Evening includes dinner, wine and a post-reading a discussion. 6:30 p.m., $55 

4. Take the kids out. Disney on Ice has arrived at the Barclays Center. Ticket info and times, available here. 

5. Move the car. Alternate side parking is in effect today. The next suspension won't be until Feb. 10 for the Asian Lunar New Year, according to the DOT.