"How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" will screen at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13. Join Betts Branch Library for this movie and snacks. Movie is 1 hour 44 minutes with a MPAA rating of PG; Common Sense Media recommends ages 7 and up. Call the library for further details at (315) 435-1940.
Blues concert with Phil Petroff & friends will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 14, on the Memorial Brick Patio. Admission is free; bring lawn chairs. Concert held inside in case of inclement weather.
Do you have a story you just have to tell? Join this open workshop and develop your story. No registration required. For ages 12 to 20. Meets in the TeenSpace, Level 1.
Painting with a Twist will offer music, games, prize giveaways all while painting with instruction from a local artist. Each painter will create their very own masterpiece to take home the same day. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, call (315) 435-1940. Event is supported by funds from the M&T Charitable Foundation.
The community is invited to Dunbar Center’s Annual Dinner and Celebration "Reclaiming Our Time and Place" to be held at the Genesee Grande. The reception begins at 5 p.m. and the dinner/program will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. The evening's keynote speaker is Juhanna Rodgers, Ph.D. author and producer of "Behind the Woman." This year’s awardees include Evelyn Ingram, Community Service Award; David MacDonald, Community Partner Award, and Emmanuel Breland, Liz Page and Milton Fields, Trailblazer Award. Tickets are $101 each and may be purchased through PayPal on the Dunbar Center's website: syracusedunbarcenter.org or by mailed check to Dunbar. For more information, call Liz Page at (315) 727-2690 or email thenewdunbar@gmail.com
Otisco Valley Breakdown, a Bluegrass band formed in 2015 that performs original and traditional Bluegrass songs in three-part harmony with the classic fiddle and banjo blend, will perform from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, as part of the Betts Summer Concert Series. Band features Eddie Zacholl on guitar and vocals, Mark Allnatt on banjo and vocals, Dan Mather on bass and vocals and Henry Jankiewicz on fiddle.
Are you a storyteller? So is Miss Erin, and she’d love to talk about stories with you. No registration required. For ages 6 to 12. Meets in the Computer Lab, Level 2.
Have you ever seen a star being born? Or flown through Saturn’s rings? Or traveled through far away galaxies? A visitor from a galaxy beyond our own has done all of this, but they are most fascinated by seeing Earth for the first time. The audience can describe some of the unique parts of Earth, while the visitor demonstrates some of the most extraordinary aspects of the Universe. No registration required. Children of all ages welcome. Meets in the Community Room, Level 1.
A class on Planning & Starting Your New Business will be offered by Syracuse SCORE Chapter 98 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at the East Side Business Center, 1201 E. Fayette St. Cost is $75, which includes lunch. Veterans are free courtesy of a grant from M&T Bank and parking is free for all attendees. The class will provide a step by step process to go through to evaluate if one is ready and what is needed to start on the road to business ownership. Topics include business plan, marketing, feasibility plan, financial matters and projections. To learn more, call Syracuse SCORE at (315) 471-9393 ext. 245 and register at https://syracuse.score.org/
Do you have a story you just have to tell? Join this open workshop and develop your story. No registration required. For ages 12 to 20. Meets in the TeenSpace, Level 1.
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