Jazz in the City

Attilio's at Regency Tower 770 James St., Syracuse, NY, United States

On four Thursdays in August, a different Syracuse neighborhood will resound with the sounds of national and local jazz artists. On Aug. 22, listen to Atlas. Concert is free and open to the public. For outdoor dining opportunities, call Attilio's at (315) 218-5085.

Panel Discussion: Climate Crisis

CNY Rise 275 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY, United States

A panel discussion featuring environmental leaders and climate activists will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at CNY Rise, 275 W. Seneca Turnpike. Representatives of local climate action groups will be available to provide information about how the public can work together to respond compassionately to the effects of climate change. A musical performance by Dylan Gilbert will introduce the program. The event, organized by the Zen Center of Syracuse, is free and open to the public. Co-sponsors include CNY Rise, Syracuse Peace Council/ Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation (NOON), Skä•noñh – Great Law of Peace Center and Interfaith Works of Central New York.

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Summer Reading for Race Matters Book Club: “Becoming”

Trinity Episcopal Church 106 Chapel St., Fayetteville, NY, United States

"Becoming" by Michelle Obama will be discussed at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, during a gathering of the ACTS-sponsored "Race Matters" Book Club.

Jazz in the City

Le Moyne Plaza 1135 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse, NY, United States

For four Thursdays in August, a different Syracuse neighborhood will resound with the sounds of national and local jazz artists. On Aug. 29, listen to Games and Silent Disco from 4 to 6 p.m. and West End Blend from 6 to 8 p.m. Concert is free and open to the public.

Video of the Renowned Movie “Amazing” by Aretha Franklin

Bethany Baptist Church 149 Beattie St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Hosted by Joan Hillsman's Music Network, Inc. and The Golden Hearts Ministry of Bethany Baptist Church, this event in remembrance of Aretha Franklin will screen the historical movie "Amazing" that celebrates The Queen of Soul. Known as a Civil Rights advocate and extraordinary musician of all genres, Franklin never forgot her roots: Gospel music. All are invited to view this video presentation. Admission and pop corn are provided at no cost; a free-will offering will be accepted. For more information, contact the church office at (315) 446-5080. 

QuickBooks for Your Business

East Side Business Center 1201 E Fayette St., Syracuse , NY, United States

This QuickBooks class is taught in four sessions - Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24 - in small group setting. Laptops with QuickBooks provided if needed. Sorry, no Apple or Cloud versions allowed.  Free follow-up individual sessions are available. To register, visit https://syracuse.score.org/. Cost is $95 for all four sessions; veterans are free. Parking is free. Call the Syracuse SCORE Office for more information at  (315) 471-9393 ext. 245.

Annual Benefit Scholarship Breakfast for Joan Hillsman’s Music Network, Inc.

Syracuse Crowne Plaza Hotel 701 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Joan Hillsman's Music Network has supported the Syracuse community and beyond by providing talent exposure, mentoring and musical lessons for all ages for nearly 10 years in Syracuse. This annual benefit breakfast helps to support Hillsman's work. The morning event will feature an all you can eat breakfast, music, entertainment, prizes, awards, a silent auction and more. Cost if $35 for adults and $20 for children 12 and older. To reserve your ticket, contact Hillsman at (315) 373-0805, (315) 229-4928 or email your intent to jhillsman@twcny.rr.com. If you cannot attend, JHMN welcomes tax deductible donations; checks may be made payable to JHMN and mailed to P.O. Box 83, Syracuse NY 13205.

2019 Northside Festival

Northside 800 Block of North Salina Street, Syracuse, NY, United States

The 2019 Northside Festival will be held as a street festival in the 800 block of North Salina Street from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. Attendees can enjoy family fun, activities for kids, Northside food vendors, the Vietnamese Dragon Dance and Italian, Bhutanese and Bavarian musical performances. To learn more, contact Mary Salibrici at msalibrici@yahoo.com.

TNT Area 3 Southside Meeting

Danforth Middle School 309 W. Brighton, Syracuse, NY, United States

Tomorrow's Neighborhoods Today Southside regularly meets at 6 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. Meetings are subject to change if necessary. For more information or to be added to the group's email list, call TNT Operations Manager Tina Zagyva at (315) 448-8178 or email TZagyva@SyrGov.net. Note September's meeting meets on the second Monday of the month due to the Labor Day holiday.

Apply for 2020 Census Jobs

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

A representative from the 2020 Census will be on hand to help people apply for Census jobs. For more information, call the library at (315) 435-1940.