Teen Murder Mystery

Central Library 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse

Elaine “Bad Stanza” Gray was found dead on the ground outside the home of her poetry rival Gary “Glitter” Jones. Jones insisted she must have committed suicide, but an odd haiku poem was found written in lipstick next to her body. Read the characters, inspect the evidence and try to find out who committed this crime. The winner will receive a gift card to Subway.

Birthday of a Century

The Grand Ballroom at Marriott Syracuse Downtown 100 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse

Join the board of LiteracyCNY for the Birthday of the Century as they honor and recognize Ruth Colvin. As founder of Literacy Volunteers of America and an advocate of adult literacy education, Colvin has dedicated her life to ending the plight of adult illiteracy, here in Syracuse and across the globe. Proceeds benefit LiteracyCNY. To purchase tickets or make a donation in Ruth's honor, mail a check to LiteracyCNY at 100 New St., Syracuse, NY 13202; include Ruth's Birthday in the reference. For more information, contact Doreen Kingsley at RuthColvin100@gmail.com or call (315) 682-0003.