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.

Lacrosse Sticks with Stickmaker Alfred Jacques

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

Internationally-renowned lacrosse stickmaker, Alf Jacques of the Onondaga Nation, will talk about how he creates traditional wooden lacrosse sticks from tree to finished stick. He will discuss the game of lacrosse from an historical, cultural and religious perspective and will have his personal collection of antique lacrosse sticks on display. To learn more, call  the library at (315) 435-1940

Town of Salina Community Meeting on the I-81 Viaduct Project

Chestnut Hill Middle School 204 Saslon Park Dr,, Liverpool, NY, United States

A meeting on the status of the I-81 Viaduct Project will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Chestnut Hill Middle School, 200 Saslon Park Dr., Liverpool. Attendees will learn about the project alternatives, get questions answered and have a chance to provide comments. For more information, visit the project website at dot.ny.gov/i81opportunities. If you need an interpreter or have special needs, please contact Curtis Jetter at (315) 428-4351.