Valley TNT Meeting

Bob Cecile Community Center 176 W. Seneca Tpke., Syracuse, NY, United States

Tomorrow's Neighborhoods Today Area 4 Planning Council meets regularly on the second Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Bob Cecile Community Center. TNT meetings are subject to change as necessary. For more information, contact TNT Coordinator Tina Zagyva at (315) 448-8178 or email TZagyva@SyrGov.net.

Children’s Art Reception

Beauchamp Branch Library 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse , NY, United States

Meet the students from Dr. King Elementary School whose artwork will be on display throughout February. Light refreshments will be served. All ages are invited. To learn more, contact the library at (315) 435-3395.

Free

This is My Neighborhood

Beauchamp Branch Library 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse , NY, United States

Brenda Muhammad, local filmmaker, will screen her 2016 short film depicting daily struggles and hopes on Syracuse’s South Side. Event facilitator is Focusing Our Resources for Community Enlightenment (FORCE) Ready Syracuse Project. Screening is free and open to the public. For more information, call (315) 435-3395.

Free

Gnomeo and Juliet

Betts Branch Library 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Celebrate Valentine’s Day early with an adorable lawn gnome version of Romeo and Juliet.

Free

Meet the Artist

Beauchamp Branch Library 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse , NY, United States

Meet the library’s February artist, Geraldine Greig. Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public. To learn more, call (315) 435-3395

Free

Pixels & Print Final Community Presentation

S.I. Newhouse School Of Public Communications 215 University Place, Syracuse, NY, United States

Newhouse graphic design students will present their designs for the South Side Tomorrow's Neighborhood Today. The project was completed as part of Pixels & Print, a weekend-long design workshop for college students. Students under the direction of their design coaches/art directors designed a logo, website and other graphic elements. This is open to anyone who would like to attend; after entering Newhouse 3, go to Room 141 on the first floor.

5th Edition featuring Michael Houston

Al’s Wine & Whiskey Lounge 321 S. Clinton St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Michael Houston first became popular as the lead vocalist for his late brother Jeff Houston’s band, the J Project, back in the early 2000s. More recently, he had been known as the bandleader and primary lead vocalist for Michael and Anjela Lynn & Talented Ones. This new group is a new project with a return to J Project-style music — classic music with an infusion of jazz. No cover charge.

Printmaking with the Baby Press

Central Library 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Test the Central Library's new Baby Press and make your own prints or maybe even a Valentine’s Day card for your sweetheart. This program is for skilled printmakers and novices alike. Open to ages 12 and up.

Free

Tax Help

Betts Branch Library 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

AARP Tax Preparers are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment only to help residents prepare a tax return for free. Clients must bring last year’s tax return, a valid picture ID, social security cards or official documentation for all listed on return, all W-2 and 1099 forms, and check book if direct deposit is wanted. Call 435-1940 to schedule an appointment.

Free

Tax Help

Betts Branch Library 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

AARP Tax Preparers are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment only to help residents prepare a tax return for free. Clients must bring last year’s tax return, a valid picture ID, social security cards or official documentation for all listed on return, all W-2 and 1099 forms, and check book if direct deposit is wanted. Call 435-1940 to schedule an appointment.

Free