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To Have Your Event Listed Here, Compose a Concisely Worded News Item; Make Sure To Include a Telephone Number.DOWNTOWNC O M M U N I T Y C A L E N D A R%u25a0Send to:'Up and Coming, 4 395 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn 11217 Deadline: Friday for Thursday's PaperMeetingsHEIGHTS TOASTMASTERS: Club holds meetings every two weeks to teach oratory skills. Sept. 25. 7:15-9:30pm. 345 Adams St.. 6th floor Free For info, 469-7534TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: Community Board Six Transportation Committee holds meeting with presentation on final design and traffic maintenance plan for reconstruction of Fifth Ave Sept. 11. 6pm. 9th St YMCA.357 9th St For info. 643-3027FOR OLDER WOMEN: Older Women%u2019s League holds monthly meeting for women 45 and over Sept 14. 1:30pm MidwoodLibrary. E. 16th St and Ave J. For info. 434-182184TH PRECINCT COUNCIL: 84th Precinct Community Council holds monthly meeting, with awards to local police officers Sept 16. 7pm First Unitarian Church, 50 Monroe PI. For info. 834-1590.SLOPE STAMP CLUB: St. Matthew Emmanuel Stamp Club holds meeting with talk by Thomas Igneri Sept 17, 7:30pm. Community Center. 415 7th St Free For info. 624-6289EventsMONTAUK DANCING: Montauk Club holds Late Night Dancing for prospective members. Sept 12, 10pm. 25 Eighth Ave Free, reservations required For info, 638-0800 YWCA OPEN HOUSE: Community is invited to Open House with demonstrations, tours, exhibits and sales. Adults can sign up for a free class Sept. 13. 11am-4pm. 30 Third Ave. Free For info. 797-2726.GFN BENEFIT DANCE: Gay Friends and Neighbors of Brooklyn holds \protest California quarantine of AIDS victims referendum. Sept. 13, 9pm2am. Church of the Redeemer, Pacific St. and Third Ave $5 For info 802-9424.DRUG AWARENESS DAY: 67th Precinct Community Council sponsors Drug Awareness Self Help Day, co-sponsored by Alternatives Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program of Community School District 22. Sept.13, 12-5pm. George Wingate High School Field. 600 Kingston Ave. For info. 891-8990.BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN OPENING: Bethlehem Lutheran Church holds its fall opening service. Sept.14. 11am. 490 Pacific St. For info,624- 0242.ANTI-CRACK RALLY: Borough President Howard Golden's Brooklyn Task Force Against Crack holds Brooklyn Rally Against Crack, Sept. 14, 1pm. Steps of Central Library, Grand Army Plaza. For info, 643-7780.CANCER BENEFIT SOFTBALL:Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and American Cancer Society's Guy M. Stewart Cancer Fund presents a benefit softball game, with stars of NBC soap opera \vs. New York Telephone. Sept. 14, 1pm. Kingsbay Boys Club, Coyle St. and Shore Pkwy. $3. For info,625- 6626.OPEN SYNAGOGUE: Brooklyn Heights Synagogue has open house. Sept. 14, 4-6pm. 117 Remsen St. For info, 522-2070.SISTER CITY PARTY: Brooklyn Sister City Project holds Sister City Women's Party and Dessert Potluck. Sept. 14, 7pm. Brooklyn Women's Martial Arts. 421 Fifth Ave Free, (bring a dessert). For info, 789-2477.MOBI MEMBERSHIP DRIVE:Musicians of Brooklyn Initiative holds orientation meeting for prospective members. Sept. 15, 6:30pm. St. Ann's Church, 157 Montague St For info, 499-2134.BACA DINNER DANCE: BACA/ The Brooklyn Arts Council holds 20th anniversary Gala DinnerU U I I V V , M i n i I M U J I V U I I U p U I I U I I I I U I I v vby comic Mike Cabot. Sept. 17: cocktails, 6pm; dinner, 7pm. St. James Pavilion, 248 Jay St. $200. For info, 783-3077.SLOPE SINGLES: St John-St Matthew-Emmanuel LutheranChurch holds Park Slope Singles Program, with non-competitive games Sept. 17, 8pm 283 Prospect Ave. $7. For info, 768-0528OPENING DAYCARE CENTER. Methodist Hospital holds opening ceremony of its new MHB Child Care Center. Sept 18. 5-7pm. 516 6th St Reservations required. For info. 780-3367.MONTAUK RACES: MontaukClub holds \for prospective members. Sept. 19. 8pm. 25 Eighth Ave. Free. Reservations required. For info, 638-0800INTERNATIONAL F0LKDANCE: Solar Yoga and Arts Center presents Karl Finger leading \Folkdance'' in celebration of coming of fall. Sept. 20. 7:30pm P S 321. Seventh Ave. and 1st St. $10. For info. 499-3669.FRENCH COOKING: Montauk Club holds Country French Cooking tasting event for prospective members. Sept 21. 5pm 25 Eighth Ave Free. Reservations required. For info. 638-0800.LOBSTER DINNER: Park Slope United Methodist Church holds lobster dinner, beachcomber style. Sept 27, 6pm. Sixth Ave and 8th St. Reservations required. $18. For info, 622-8448, eves.ToursJOB CENTER: Brooklyn Central Library tour of Education and Job Center Wednesdays, 2pm. Grand Army Plaza Free For info, 780-7700.HISTORIC FLATBUSH: Brooklyn Historical Society presents tour of Flatbush, led by Andrew Dolkart. Sept. 13, 1pm Meet at Flatbush Dutch Reformed Church, corner of Flatbush and Church Aves. $5: $3 members. For info. 624-0890HISTORICAL SHEEPSHEAD BAY: Brooklyn Historical Society presents walking tour of Sheepshead Bay, led by Justin Ferate. Sept. 21, 1pm. Meet at Sheepshead Bay D train station. $5, members $3. For info, 624-0890.Fairs and FleasST. JOHN BAZAAR: St. John the Evangelist Church holds its annual bazaar. Sept. 12,13. 7-11pm; Sept. 14, 6-11pm. 250 21st St. For info, 768-3751.\\RUMMAGE SALE: Park Slope United Methodist Church holds rummage sale Sept. 13, 9:30am4pm. Sixth Ave and 8th St. For info, 788-1164.BLOCK PARTY: 656 BlockAssociation holds block party along 6th Street, between Sixth and Fifth Aves. Sept. 13.STREET FAIR: 15th StreetResidence hold block party on 15th St. between Sixth and Seventh Aves. Sept. 13UPPER SECOND FESTIVAL: Upper 2nd Place Block Association holds street festival on 2nd PI. between Smith and Court Sts. Sept, 13.VISA PARTY: Visa Block Association holds block party along Sixth Ave., between 12th and 14th Sts. Sept. 13.STATE STREET PARTY: 400Block State Street Association holds block party, with picnic on street and play space for kids, on State St. between Nevins St. and Third Ave. Sept. 13.CHILDREN'S HARVEST FAIR:Participants in Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Children's Garden Program holds harvest fair, with flower arranging, cooking, and garden ornament demonstrations, as well as herb and flower sales and exhibits. Sept. 13, 10am-4pm. 1000Washington Ave. For info, 622-4433.5TH STREET FAIR :5th Street 300 Block Association holds street festival on 5th St., between Fifthd lt u O IA L II Avcd. o c y i . C.K J.FLATBUSH FROLIC: Flatbush Development Corporation sponsors 11th annual Flatbush Frolic street lair. Sept. 21, 12-5pm. Cortelyou Rd., between E. 17th St. and Coney Island Ave. For info, 469-8990.TalksARMS RACE: Park Slope United Methodist Church presents \on Nuclear Crisis and Arms Race.'' Sept. 14. 11am. Sixth Ave. and 8th St. For info. 788-1164.SOVIET RESPONSIBILITY, MYTH?: Author Tom Gervasi speaks on \sibility\and its bearing on American policy. Sept. 14, 7:30pm. Park Slope Food Co-op, 2nd floor, 782 Union St. Sponsored by Brooklyn Mobe. For info. 834-8446.ABOUT MUTUAL FUNDS: Edwin Leibowitz of First Investor's Corp. gives talk \About Mutual F u n d s\Sept 15, 6:30pmBrooklyn Heights Library, 280 Cadman Plaza West. Free. For info, 780-7789SENIOR SIGHT: Clinton HillLibrary hosts talk on \Sight\Home for the Blind, in honor of National Sightsaving Month Sept 17, 1:30pm, Washington and Lafayette Aves. Washington and Lafayette Aves. Free. For info, 857-8038SIBLING RIVALRY: Joseph S Van Why, Director, Stowe-Day Foundation, speaks on \Rivalry: Henry Ward Beecher and Harriet Beecher S tow e.\6pm. Brooklyn Historical Society. Free.BAY POLLUTION EFFECTS:Gateway National Recreation Area's Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge presents second talk in series \Bay: Ecology andIssues,\on Bottom-Dwelling Organisms in Jamaica Bay,\professors Robert Harris and David Franza. Sept. 17, 7:30pm. JamaicaBay visitor center 7:30pm. Free DISC DISCUSSION: Montauk Club holds discussion on compact disc players for prospective members. Sept. 17, 8pm 25 Eighth Ave Free. Reservations required For info. 638-0800CoursesWOMEN%u2019S EDUCATION: Carroll Gardens Neighborhood Women offers High School Equivalency and English as a Second Language courses. Intensive workshops in 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, with beginning andWeighting For The WalrusNo one is saying that Nuka, the walrus at the New York Aquarium exactly has a weight problem, but at 10 weeks of age, (left) she tipped the scales at 145 lbs. Solving Nuka's weight problem is the subject of an aquarium contest where participants are invited to guess the walrus%u2019s weight. The closest without going over will win membership in the Zoological Society. Guesses are due in by September 24. Mailed entries postmarked by Sept. 22 should go to: Guess Nuka's Weight Contest, New York Aquarium, West 8th St., and Surf Ave., Brooklyn, 11224.SportsGet Ready To Frolic In Flatbush Next WeekendThe Flatbush Frolic, a seven-block street fair along Cortelyou Road, is coming on September 21 and from 12-5pm, there will be entertainment on two stages, food of all types, children%u2019s activities, and vendors along the street.This year, the fair%u2019s 11th, the focus is on family Ufe, and entertainment will be slanted in that direction. The fair will start off with a Family Parade led by clowns, life-size puppets, and the Boy Scout Marching Band, atnoon. At 1:30pm, the welcoming ceremonies will begin with Borough President Howard Golden and other elected officials greeting visitors to the fair.Other special attractions include Cambodian dancers, the Magic Pet Farm, sports demonstrations and the All American Bug Show. The fair will be between East 17th Street and Coney Island Avenue. For further information, call 469-8990.Runners Get Set To Go In Fulton Mall 10K RaceThe date is here for the third annualFulton Street Mall Fresh Start 10K. The race,co-sponsored by the Fulton Mall Improvement Association and Brooklyn BoroughPresident Howard Golden%u2019s Office, will beSunday, Sept. 14.John Roseeli, president of the ProspectPark Track Club and race director for theFresh Start 10K says that the Fresh Start 10Kwill again include many of the fun extras thathave made the race a favorite with runners.%u201cFirst finisher carrying an A&S charge cardacross the finish line will win a free $58 giftcertificate. Every runner will receive a bagfilled with premiums, cologne and perfumesamples, and discount coupons. And we willagain have a raffle,%u201d he says. Race amenitiesincluded two water stops, post-racerefreshments, baggage check and showers.Medals will be given to all under-14finishers. Trophies, male and female in eachcategory, will be awarded to: First Overall(1); First Brooklynite (1); and 15-19 (3); 20-29(5); 30-34 (3); 35-39 (3); 4544 (3); 4549 (3);50-59 (3); 60+ (2). Awards will total 54trophies with no duplication of awards.Awards ceremony and raffle will immediately follow the race. The Metropolitan AthleticCongress (MAC) is sanctioning the race.Entry forms for the race have been sent torunning clubs and area running and sportinggoods stores. The fee to enter the race is $7,payable on the day of the race. Forms may bepicked up in person at the Fulton Street Malloffice, 409 Fulton Street (at Adams Street) orby crlling the office at (718) 852-5118.The race will start on the Fulton StreetMall at Fulton street and DcKalb Avenue.The course runs through DowntownBrooklyn, Brooklyn Heights and along theBrooklyn waterfront before returning to thestarting line on Fulton Street.Pre-GED levels. Mornings, 9am12noon or evenings, 6-9pm, both meet three times a week Fourth Ave at 9th St Free For info, 788-0666WOMEN'S SELF-DEFENSE: Brook lyn Women's Martial Arts teaches four week course on self-defense to women Starts Sept 20, 1 30- 3:30pm 421 Fifth Ave $5-$60. depending on income For info, 788-1775ORGAN TRANSPLANTS: Brook lyn Skills Exchange holds class on \Khalid Butt, Professor, Dept of Surgery, and director of Transplantation, Downstate Medical Center Sept 21, 1 30-3pm Downstate Medical Center. 450 Clarkson Ave Free For info. 646-6800KidsNEIGHBORHOOD EXPLORATION:Brooklyn Historical Society invites day camps and community groups to take guided tour of Brooklyn Heights with activity sheets for kids Activities and materials adjusted to suit difterent ages Tuesday-Friday by appointment only For info. 624-0890LIBRARY FLICKS: BrooklynHeights Library shows children's films Fri . 4pm, weekly thru Sept 280 Cadman Plaza West Free For info, 780-7789DOUBLE FUN: Puzzles and games for kids 6-12 at Red Hook Library Thursdays from 3 30-4 30pm Wolcott St. at Dwight St. Free For info. 875 4412AFTER SCHOOL: Red Hook Library shows films for kids 6-12 Mondays, 3 30-4pm. Wolcott St. at Dwight St Free For into, 875-4412MUSICAL SCHOLARSHIPS: Brooklyn Conservatory of Music holds auditions for WorkScholarship Program in which students get free music lessons in exchange for two hours of tutoring a week. Sept. 11 and 12 58 Seventh Ave. For info or application form. 622-3300KIDS GARDEN PARTY: TheChildren's Garden Harvest and Crafts Fair is set for September 13, 10am-4pm at the Botanic Garden. Events include tours of the garden, cooking, demonstrations and fun, food and games A raffle will be held at 3:30pm: square dancing 1-4pm. Free.KIDS' THEATRE: R S.V P offers theatre-craft classes for kids, ages 6-11, seven Sat., 2 hours/week Original play to be created by participants Registration Sept 20, 10am. 415 7th St. $50. For info. 768-1985SportsGOVERNOR%u2019S CUP REGATTA:New York Governor's Cup Regatta, 16-mile yacht race, is held under auspices of Gateway Yacht Racing Association, Sept. 13, 12noon Starts at Hudson River, just west of Battery Park esplanade. For info, 499-4661.SINGLES SPORTS: Brownstone Brooklyn Jewish Singles host an evening of sports activities for singles 25-45 September 14 at the Union Temple, 17 Eastern Parkway. Events include volleyball, swimming, racketball and board games. Tickets are $6. Evening starts at 6:30pm. Call Union Temple, 638-7600, for infoFULTON MALL RUN: Fulton Mall Fresh Start 3rd annual 10 Kilometer run is co-sponsored by Fulton Mall Improvement Association and Brooklyn Borought President's office. Sept. 1 4,8am. Check-in at LIU gym, DeKalbAve. and Flatbush Ave. Extension . $7 entry fee For info and entry forms, 852-5118.u i u v x u o o c n . L u n y ibidiiuUniversity Brooklyn Campus Blackbirds, varsity soccer team, plays King's College in home game. Sept 17,3pm. Flatbush Ave. Extension and DeKalb Ave For info, 403-1030.S ep tam bar 11,1986, THE PHOENIX, Pag* 37