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T h e Best o f W h a t 's H a p p e n in g In a n d A r o u n d D o w n t o w n B ro o k ly nFASHIONABLE TALENT: Community Board6 Summer Youth Employment Program participants hold Taient/Fashion Show. Aug. 14,2-4pm. Nathan Hale Administrative BuildingAuditorium, 347 Baltic St. Free. For info,596-7465.FARRAGUT DAY: Farragut Tenant Association celebrates Farragut Houses 35th anniversary with Farragut Day. Includes speech byChairman of NYC Housing Authority EmanuelP. Popolizio, awards to dignitaries includingCity Councilman Abraham Gorges, music, andmore. Aug. 1 6 ,10am-10pm, formal ceremonystarts at 3pm. Sands St., between Navy andGold Sts. Free. For info, 596-2241.GARDEN POETRY: Prospect Park Poetsread nature-related poetry in Brooklyn BotanicGarden, accompanied by music by MatthewParis and Nat Bergenfield. Aug. 17, 3:15pm.1000 Washington Ave. Free. For info,622-4433.HEIGHTS TOASTMASTERS: Group teachespublic speaking skills, with twice-monthlymeetings. Aug. 21, 7:15-9:30pm. 345 Adams St.Free. For info, 469-7534.OPEN HOUSE: Long Island University%u2019sBrooklyn Campus holds open house for itsParalegal Studies Certificate Program. Aug.18,6pm. East Wing Dining Room, Secondfloor, Humanities Bldg., DeKalb Ave. and Flatbush Ave. Extension. Free. For info, 403-1066.FESTIVAL PARADE: John the Baptist Community Center holds its Second Annual Summer Festival Parade, performed by children.Toys, candies and refreshments will be served. Aug. 2 0 ,1-5pm. Furman and BushwickAves. to Stuyvesant and Broadway Aves. Forinfo, 443-5551.SINGLES GAMES: Dawns Singles On theGo holds \and business people over 28. Aug. 20, 7:30pm.St. Charles Borromeo School, 23 SidneyPlace. $5 nonmembers. For info, 232-6604after 6pm.ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL: 100th Anniversary of N.Y.C. Settlement Houses celebrateswith festival including performances by \Zilletes Performing Club%u201d and \Wildcats\dance, music and more. Aug. 22 and 23, starting at noon. Colony-South Brooklyn Houses,297 Dean St. For info, 643-2930.JURIED ART SHOW: Entries are due Aug.22 for BACA%u2019s 36th Juried Promenade ArtShow. For application forms, contactBACA/The Brooklyn Arts Council, 200 EasternPkwy., Brooklyn 11238. Show on Sept. 20 and21. For info, 783-3077.HARVEST FAIR: City Gardeners hold fairwith live entertainment, food contests,animals, demonstrations and exhibits, games,music and dancing, food and Black WorldChampionship Rodeo. August 1 6 ,11am-8pm.Floyd Bennet Field. Free. For info, 338-3799.BLOCK PARTY: Clifton St. Block Assn,holds block party on Clifton between Grandand Classon Aves. Aug. 16.PRESIDENTIAL FAIR: President St between Columbia and Van Brunt Sts. closed forstreet fair. Aug. 16.PRINCE FAIR: Duffield Children's Centerhold street fair at Prince St. between MyrtleAve. and Johnson-Tech PI. Aug. 16.RESIDENTS PARTY: Dlkeman St. betweenVan Brunt and Convert Sts. will be closed bythe residents of Dikeman St. for block party.Aug. 16.WEEKEND EVENT: Colony South Brooklynholds block party on Dean St. between NevinsSt. and Third Ave. Aug. 22 and 23.FUNDRAISER FLEA: Opportunity ProgramFor Women fights poverty with Flea Market toraise money for their program, Includinghousehold items, clothes, toys etc. Aug. 23,10am-5pm. St. J.M.E. Community Center, 4157th St. For info, 788-8322.STREET FESTIVAL: Douglass St. BlockAssociation holds festival on Douglass between Court and Smith Sts. Aug. 23BLOCK CLOSING: Fourteentn at. u i o c kAssoc, holds block party on 14th St. betweenFifth and Sixth Avenues. Aug. 23.SUMMER FEST: Henry St. Block Assoc.sponsDrs block party on Henry St. betweenDeGraw and Kane Sts. Aug. 23STREET CLOSING: Second Place BlockAssociation sponsors block party on 2nd PI.between Court and Smith Sts. Aug. 23.tflfiiBLOCK FAIR: Lower Degraw ImprovementAssoc, holds block party on DeGraw St. between Hoyt and Bond Sts. Aug. 23.STREET FEST: W yckoff Gardens Community holds street festival on Wyckoff St7 between Nevins and Third Ave. Aug. 23.BLOCK PARTY: Twelfth St. Block Association sponsors block party on 12th betweenThird and Fourth Aves. Aug. 23.JOB CENTER: Brooklyn Central Library tourof Education and Job Center. Wednesdays,2pm. Grand Army Plaza. Free.EARLY BIRD: Urban park Rangers lead walk%u201cThe Early Birder Visits Marine Park\parks birds. Aug. 16,8am. Ave. U parking lot atPark. Free. For info, 287-3400.BIRD WALK: Gateway National RecreationArea sponsors tour of upland trails of FloydBennett Field%u2019s North 40, the beaches andmarsh of Dead Horse Bay, and birdwatchingwith Ron Borque of the NYC Audobon Society. August 17,9am. Meet at Ryan VisitorCenter, Floyd Bennett Field. Free. For info,338-3799.RARK PAST: Park Rangers hold tour of\1 7 ,1pm. Meet at Grand Army Plaza Arch. Free.For info, 287-3400.SEE THE BEACH: Brooklyn HistoricalSociety holds tour of Brighton Beach area ledby Justin Ferate. Aug. 1 7 ,1pm. Meet underBrighton Beach %u201cel\members, $5 non-members. For info,624-0890.STARTING PROSPECTS: Urban ParkRangers lead walk to discuss %u201c Prospect Park:In the Beginning.\Grand Army Plaza. Free. For info, 287-3400.HORSING AROUND: Urban Park Rangerslead mounted tour of Prospect Park. Aug. 23,11am. Culmitt Stables, Caton PI. and E. 8th St.$20 horse rental fee. Reservations required.For info 287-3400.NATURAL SKYSCRAPERS: Urban ParkRangers lead tour of Owis Head Park focusing on trees, %u201cNature%u2019s Skyscrapers.\11am. Meet at Colonial Rd. and 68th St. Free.For info 287-3400.BROOKLYN%u2019S REVOLUTION: JohnGallagher and Herbert Yellin trace part ofroute of Battle of Long Island, in ProspectPark Environmental Center-sponsored tour,\Meet at Lefferts Homestead, in Park at Empire Blvd. entrance. $2; children $1. For Info,788-8500.FOR THE BIRDS: Brooklyn Bird Club sponsors bird-watching walk in Jamaica BayWildlife Refuge, Aug. 2 3 ,8:45am. Meet atGrand rmy Plaza. Pre-registration required.Free. For info 788-4677.DIABETIC TALK: Long Island CollegeHospital holds its monthly information talkfor diabetics on %u201cfiber in your diet,%u201d by dietician Linda Greenberg. Aug. 1 9 ,7-8pm. Room120, Fuller PavllUon, Hicks St. and AtlanticAve. Free. For Info, 780-1170.WOMEN%u2019S EDUCATION: Carroll GardensNeighborhood Women Association offersHigh School Equivalency and English as a Second Language courses. Intensive workshopsin writing and math as well, Wed.,5:30-9:30pm. 294 Smith St. Free. For info,registration, and schedule call 624-3475.ADULT BASIC ED: The Open Book program| offers classes In reading and writing, withbeginning and Pre-GED levels. Mornings, 9am12noon or evenings, 8-9pm, both meet threetimes a week. Fourth Ave. at 9th St. Free. Forinfo, 788-0666.FITNESS CLASSES: Brooklyn YWCA holdsregistration for fall schedule of exerciseclasses. Registration ongoing; classes startSept. 8. 30 Third Ave. For info, 797-2726.BACA GRANTS SEMINAR: Application andinformation seminar for all groups seeking toapply for 1987 BACA Regrant Program. Aug.19,6-8pm. BACA Downtown, 111 WilloughbySt. Free. Preregistration required. For Info,783-3077.BOARDWALK PHOTOS: Coney IslandHysterical Society holds art exhibit ofN ew Photo Exhibit at M useumForty Photographs snapped by Joel-Peter W itkin are on display at theBrooklyn Museum through Sept. 22. %u201c Portrait of Nan,\a gelatin silver print with toner. (Courtesy Byron Meyer)photoboards. Bring your own camera and takefun pictures with the boards. Aug. 23 and 24,12-6:30pm. On the Boardwalk at West 12th St.Free. For Info, 768-3064.RARK SKETCHING: Artist Denis Ponsotholds drawing session with instructional tipsand sketching materials, sponsored by theParks%u2019 Arts and Recreation Center. Aug. 24,1-4pm. Dyker Beach Park, field house. Free.For Info, (212) 360-8177.RARK PERFORMANCE: Red Hook Artsholds Sixth Annual Musidance Celebrationwith performers including jugglers, dancers, alive band, and Red Hook Arts students.August 2 4 ,1-5pm. Coffey Park at Richards St.Free. For info, 852-8058.CLASSICAL BENEFIT: First Benefit Partyfor the Hilton A. Vaughan Scholarship Fundfeatures classical music by the ManhattanWoodwind Trio, and jazz by flutist SherryWinston. Aug. 2 4 ,3-6pm. Garden of 334 ParkPlace. $35. For info, 596-5278.TATOO FESTIVAL Sideshows by theSeashore holds festival with exhibits, shows,talks and live demonstrations of tatoo artists.Aug. 2 4 ,8pm. Coney Island Boardwalk at W.12 St. $5. For info, 372-5159.BACA PRESENTS YOUTH: Young Dancersin Repertoire will be performing in CarrollPark as part of BACA Summerseries. Aug. 19,1pm. Carroll St. between Court and Smith Sts.Free. For info, 783-3077.MAVERICK BERGEN: Maverick TheatreCompany holds Its First Annual Bergen StreetTheatre Festival with production of NeilSimon's %u201cPlaza Suite.\10pm, show at 8pm. Bergen St. between HoytSome Places For The Kids 1ART WORKSHOPS: %u201cArty Facts\Workshops, Saturdays through Aug., 11:30am,for kids with accompanying adults. %u201cWhat'sUp?\Both are free and groups meet in Grand Lobby of Brooklyn Museum.NEIGHBORHOOD EXPLORATION:Brooklyn Historical Society Invites day campsand community groups to take guided tour ofi Heights with activity sheets f Activities and materials adjusted to suit dlfBrooklyn l i for kids.. Tuesday-Frtday by appointmentonly. For info, 624-9890.ferentily. FtFAMILY FILMS: Park Slope Library showsfamily films weekly. Thurs., 2pm, thru Aug.,except for Aug. 21 and 2 8 .9th St. and SixthAve. For info, 7889593.LIBRARY FLICKS: Brooklyn Heights Libraryshows children%u2019s films Fri., 4pm, weekly thruAug. 280 Cad man Plaza West. Free. For info,780-7789.MUSEUM PUPPETS: Brooklyn Museumsnows me w %u00bb n u%u00bbiu,\children based on art and mythology ofOceanic cultures, thru Aug. 15, Wed., Thurs.,and Fri., 10:30am and 1pm; $1.50 for children12 and under accompanied by adult, free toMuseum members and their children. For info, 638-5000, ext. 221.WEEKLY CRAFTS: Prospect Park%u2019s 11th St.Playground Committee%u2019s Summer Youth Program runs Arts and Crafts classes throughSeptember 5. Mondays, 1pm-3pm, Fridays,10am-noon. Intersection of Prospect ParkWest and 11th St. Free. For Info, 7880055.RARK SPORTS: Eleventh St. PlaygroundCommittee%u2019s Summer Ybuth Program at Prospect Park hoida Mini-Sports programthrough Sept. 5th Tuesdays, 1-3pm,Thursdays, 10am-noon. Intersection of Prospect Park West and 11th St. Free. For Info,7889055.SUMMER ART: Park%u2019s Art and RecreationCenter sponsors Summer Art Program forkids 7-18. Through Aug. 20. lst-3rd graders,Wed., 10am-11am, 4th-8th graders, Wed.,11:30am-12:30pm, Ceramics for Teens, Wed.,2-5pm. Brooklyn War Memorial, Cadman Plazaand Orange St. Free. Registration required.For info, (212) 360-8111KIDS ART: Pop-Ups and Drawings at WaltWhitman Library. Mondays, 85pm . St. EdSt. St A n b -f\8581508.FRIDAY FILMS: Walt Whitman Libraryshows films for kids. Fridays, 3:30pm. St. Edwards St. at Auburn PI. Free. For info,855-1508DOUBLE FUN: Puzzles and games for kids6-12 at Red Hook Library. Thursdays fromPage 12, THE PHOENIX, August 14,1986