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Slope Civic Council Pledges To Help HomelessMembers of the Park Slope Civic Councilused their first meeting under president JimRyan to assist St. Augustine Church on Sixth* %u2014 * %u2014 --------------------------- v * -----------------f %u2014 i . %u2014 e ____________ l . ur t v c . Ail i i o a c a i u i tu t v u t u i iic c t o a u i a o iic n ufor hom eless people.Ryan, who has publicly said he wanted tomake the homeless issue the council%u2019s toppriority during his term in office, said at theAugust 7 meeting that he has been workingwith the Partnership for the Homeless, an interdenominational organization that workswith churches that want to start shelters.%u201cThe measure was unanimously passed bythe Board of Trustees to use the Council%u2019sresources to get volunteers to man theshelters,%u2019%u2019 says Ryan. He adds that thenumber of volunteers at the shelter willdetermine how many evenings the churchwill be open for homeless people.The partnership has assisted 30 other chur-#%!%u25a0***%u00ab mmnrtAMHAM %u00ab%u2022* D%u00abAAlr1%u00abfin %u00abM*W UMb Ub WVU A4%u00ab llt M tshelters; two are located in Park Slope,though they are not open every day of theweek.Ryan says that with the help of thevolunteers St. Augustine Church doors mightbe kept open nightly during the winter. %u201cItonly takes two volunteers each evening toman the shelter and the shelters will take amaximum of 19 people,%u2019%u2019 he says.The Park Slope Civic Council will hold aworkshop September 8 for prospectivevolunteers at 7:30pm at St. Augstine%u2019s, 116Sixth Ave. Call 638-5031 for more information.M ISTATELEPHONESYSTEM SSA LEL H d ;lV J rM !IN S T A L L A T IO NB U S IN E S SR E S ID E N C ECALL .TODAYFORFREEESTIMATE(718) 834-1530Short TakesLITTLE ODESSA: The BrooklynHistorical Society will hold a walking tour ofBrighton Beach on Sunday, Aug. 17 startingat 1pm. Thousands of new Russian immigrants have given Brighton Beach its newnickname, %u201cLittle Odessa by the Sea,%u201d andtour leader Justin Ferate will guide the exploration of this unique community. Meetunder the Brighton Beach %u201cel%u201d station on theD line. Cost is $3 for members, 13 for nonmembers. Reservations are recommended.Call 624-0890.ISLAND TOUR: The Manhattan UrbanPark Rangers will lead a tour to Governor%u2019sIsland on August 16. The island, not normallyopen to the public, is home of the area CoastGuard command and Castle Williams. TheRangers will talk about the origins of theisland (local lore says that you could oncewalk from Manhattan to the island at lowtide), the history and present uses of some ofthe buildings on the island, and indigenousplant life. Meet at the Staten Island Ferry at12:30pm. Reservations are required. For information, call (212) 797-3131.SENIOR WORKSHOP: St. Charles JubileeSenior Center has organized a computerworkshop for senior citizens during themonth of August, set to be held every Saturday from l-3pm. The sessions are for beginners, and absolutely no prior experience isnecessary. The senior center is at 55 Pierrepont St. For more information, call 855-0326.FARRAGUT DAY: The Farragut TenantsAssociation celebrates the 35th Anniversaryof Farragut Houses on August 16, with Farragut Day, lOam-lOpm. The formalceremonies will start at 3pm. The programwill include an address by Emanuel P.Poplizio, chairman of the NYC HousingAuthority. There will also be a presentationof awards to several dignitaries, headed byCity Councilman Abraham Gerges, andspeeches by tenant and community leaders,musical performances, a childrens beautycontest, basketball, volleyball, track, anddouble-dutch competitions. The ceremonyand activities will take place on the mainlawn, facing Sands Street between Navy andGold Streets. For information, call 596-2241.NATHAN%u2019S FEEDS ATHLETES: TheSixth Annual New York City Triathalon willbe held in Coney Island on August 17, startingat 7am. The Triathlon consists of a one-mileswim, a 20-mile bike race and a 10-kilometerrun. Nathan%u2019s will provide free refreshmentsto all contestants after the events. TheTriathlon will begin at the Parachute Jumpat Coney Island.SIGN REPLACEMENTS: CommunityBoard Two is sponsoring a Sign ReplacementCampaign for neighborhood blocks missingany of the traffic signs such as street namesigns, yield, stop, do not enter, children crossing, no u-turn, etc. If you would like to reporta missing sign or the need for a sign, contactthe Board at 30 Third Ave., or call them at596-5410.FUNDRAISER SALE: A flea market toraise money for the Opportunity Program forWomen, an anti-poverty program for women,has been set for August 23 from 10am-5pm.Sale item s include baby things, clothes, toys,household item s and more. The sale will beheld at St. J.M.E. Community Center, 415 7thSt. For information call 788-8322.ie v o l o rBUNDS50%OFF: ^ ^ D y m %u00ae O T ) k r a f tIn Park Slope 145 7th Ave.Bklyn. NY 11215 636-1550F IX U PYOURHOMEFind Help to do it inT h e P h o e n ixClassifiedsSECTION STARTS ONPAGE SIXTEENGoing Out? SeeUp & Coming forWhere to Go.Joan Margolis, formerly directorof MCS Educational Serviceshas openedooklyn team ing Center157 Montague St. in Brooklyn HeightsWe Continue To O ffer Tutoring In All Subjects%u2022 Reading and math at all levels%u2022 Remedial reading and math%u2022 SAT preparation%u2022 Eighth grade special schools test preparation%u2022 Co-op test preparation%u2022 After school homework center* M otivation and accelerationOPEN ALL SUMMERPlease call or come in forA Free Consultation935-0400If You Teach At HomeWe%u2019ve Want to Hear From YouIn O ur Sept. 4 Edition, The Phoenix w ill bereporting on people w ho teach courses andsubjects in their D ow ntow n Brooklyn areahom es.To accom pany our report on this thrivingactivity in our neighborhoods, w e are com %u00adpiling a free listing of courses and w e inviteyou to be part of it.To be included, just send us a brief description ofw hat ynn ta a rh w han thn rn s t anri hnw to m n t a n *you as well as some personal 'nforrration about yourexpertise. Address must also be included, but will bewithheld on request.Deadline; Aug. 22, All Information must be submitted In writing. Send to: Home Instruction Guide, 3*5 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn 11217Land %u2022 Sea %u2022 AirWe%u2019ll Get You There!Prompt, Professional, Courteous ServiceFor All Your Travel NeedsDomestic * Islands * OverseasHappy Talk Travel of Brooklyn, Inc.299 Livingston St. (off Nevins)834-9600M f s L e a r n in gC e n t e rTutorials %u2022 Test PreparationCounseling %u2022 Home TutoringAfter School Homework CenterDr. Mae Sakharov %u2022 Educational DirectorAdeline Lepore * Administrative DirectorLast year Dr. Sakharov%u2019s high school preparation group 100% acceptance at specializedhigh schools and SAT scores went up asmuch as 260 points. ABC featured Dr.Sakharov on special %u201c20/20\Now at two Brooklyn locationsplus our Manhattan location.In r 'n h h lp H ill/G a r ro ll G a rd e n s220 Court St. (betw. Warren & Baltic)andXavarian High School7100 Shore R oad( 71st St.)858-0755When You NeedA Good FloristHere We Are!Where We've BeenFor 133 Years...James Weir Ecklebe and GuyerAmerica%u2019s Oldest Urban FloristFlorists %u00ae Fruiterers City & Worldwide Delivery Always open 7 daysWe Take Major Credit Cards160 Montague St. %u2022 Brooklyn Heights________________624-0270ART CLASSESIN THE ARTIST'S STUDIO: An established artist working In the realisttradition will continue classes In painting and drawing. Atlantic Avenue.Smallclasses. Call for Information 625-3872. (F21)DANCE EXERCISEPRIVATE EXERCISE CLASSYour homo or my studioExperienced Professional InstructorReferences %u2022 (718) 852-1305MUSICFLUTE LESSONS Professional w/master now accepting students of all levels and ages. Studios in Park Slope and Manhattan. Call (718) 788-1988.SLOPE JAZZ: Beginning, returning, crossing over? Learn to create your own solos. Study the complete program, including: scales, theory and applied harmony, tunes, transcribing lines and solos; ear-training, jazz rhythm. I have 22 years teaching experience and I love it. My playing follows the tradition of Louie, Billie, Prez, Fats, Art, Fatha, Bird, Dizz, Oscar, Lenny, Lee, Sal. All instruments and voice. $20 per hour. Charles Sibirsky. (718) 768-3804. (024)PROF. ROBERT SCOTT, PHD.of JscksonvHte UniversityNow in Brooklyn offering:Piano %u2022 Voice %u2022 Theory LessonsBeginners %u2022 IntermediateAdvanced. Cell 718-237-9381 (016.86)MUSIC FOR KIDS piano lessons for beginners starting from $10.00. CellChristiana Drapkln (718) 788-8048. (A6.87)TENNIS INSTRUCTIONTENNIS INSTRUCTORTennis. Learn from the best: W.D. CARTER BATSON, DIRECTOR, Universal Christian AHiance Professional tennis registry U.S.T.A.; Y.W.C.A. Competed in Pan-American and Olympus and Hall of Fame: (718)622-8542. (6 p.m.-12 p.m.) (Jn11,87)JUNIOR TENNIS CLINIC SUMMER 86. AT BROOKLYN HOSPITAL TENNIS 240 Willoughby St. (bet. Ashland & DeKalb Ave.): Beginners %u2022 Intermediate %u2022 Advanced %u2022 Boys and girls, ages 6-18. Session II August 7-September12,1986. Thursday & Friday 1-3 or 4-6, p.m.$150.00 per session. Partial financial aid available. One session videotaped. FURTHER INFORMATION (718) 624-5461. INSTRUCTORS MELSWANSON, KEVIN N. HARPER. (S3)TENNIS AT THE PARADE GROUNDS We feature adult beginner clinics, junior programs beginner to advanced, leagues for men and women, mental toughness clinics and more. Call Steve Carberry it 436-8233. (J5)TUTORINGBROOKLYN LEARNING CENTER: 157 Montague Street %u2022 935-0400 %u2022Joan Margolis, formerly director of MCS. Tutoring in all subjects %u2022 Remedial maih/reading %u2022 SAT %u2022 eighth grade %u2022 special schools %u2022 co-op test preparation. After school homework center. (S4)TUTORING %u2022 TEST PREPARAT0INCounseling %u2022 Homework Assistance %u2022 Home Visits %u2022 SAT %u2022 GRE %u2022 SSAT %u2022 COOP %u2022 GEO %u2022 ACHIEVEMENTS %u2022 COLLEGE ADVISEMENT %u2022 Dr. Mae Sakharov, Founder and Director of MCS %u2022 Adelaine Lepore %u2022 MLSLearning Centers %u2022 220 Court St. %u2022 858-0755. (030)Instruction Advertising%u2022 $64 for 8 weeks %u2022 (Jp to 30 words %u2022 DeadlineThursday, at 4pm fdr following week's publication.Send copy and check to The Phoenix Newspaper395 Atlantic Ave. %u2022 Bklyn I 1 2 I 7u o i a p o im otView About aLocal Issue?The Phoenix welcom esitruens u n a ii iu u a iissues to our SoundOff Column. W rite:Sound Off, 395 AtlanticAve., Brooklyn 11217.August 14,1986, THE PHOENIX, Pag* 10