The Lafayette Community Band will perform its annual concert for attendees to enjoy a night of live music and support two community organizations. There will be free refreshments in the Fellowship Hall after the performance. Suggested donation: $2; all donations will be presented to Lafayette Outreach (a food pantry).  For more information, call (315) 677-3293 or email cpresbyt@twcny.rr.com. 

Having trouble catching lightening bugs this summer? Want one make your own? Join Beauchamp Branch Library staff to make lightening bugs with LED tea lights and plastic Easter eggs. Call (315) 435-3395 to register.

Meet the artist Derrick Maitland, whose art is on display this month at Beauchamp Branch Library. Light refreshments will be served. Open to all ages.

Mothers Against Gun Violence will host a candlelight vigil from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, in Clinton Square. Ed Mitchell Jr from Team Angel will be the event's MC; Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens will serve as keynote speaker. The evening will also include performances by the Elks Drumline, Makayla Goers, Mobetta, Truth Speaker and Zachary Jones.

The world of reading comes alive with this fun and educational program that will bring attendees face-to-face with exciting zoo animals. Get hands-on with the zoo’s one-of-a-kind animal artifacts. Learn how you can make a difference to wildlife. Interested attendees must register by calling the library at (315) 435-3395. Event made possible in part by a state grant secured by Sen. John A. DeFrancisco.

Event will open with youth parade and include educational, health and resource vendors, entertainment, games and food. Backpacks will be given out to registered youth.
Free to attend; students must register in advance to receive a backpack filled with school supplies.

Summer readers have read and learned so much all summer long. The library wants to say Congrats! All young readers are invited to relax and celebrate with a party. Library staff will hand out certificates, serve refreshments and raffle-off prizes.

Celebrate National Gospel Music Heritage Month in September with Joan Hillsman from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 8, at the library. There will be music by the Syracuse Chapter Gospel Music Workshop of America (SGMWA) along with the winners of the Harriet Tubman Essay competition. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Hillsman at (315) 373-0805 or email jhillsman@twcny.rr.com.

Tyler Art Gallery at SUNY Oswego in Syracuse will host an exhibit of artwork that examines and reflects upon Interstate 81 in Syracuse, which will be demolished in the next few years and rebuilt in some manner.