Virtual Shakespeare Abridged: Romeo and Juliet

Presented by Syracuse Shakespeare in the Park and Onondaga County Public Libraries. Join us for full-cast abridged readings of Shakespeare plays. “Romeo and Juliet” will be presented in two parts on Facebook Live. Visit www.facebook.com/syrsf to tune in. 

Virtual Yoga for Kids

This session is for children age 5 to 12. Join Yoga for Kids of CNY for a healthy, fun-filled way for children to enjoy a noncompetitive fitness activity. Kids will learn various breathing and visualization techniques to enhance their focus and concentration. They will also learn fun and challenging yoga poses to improve strength, flexibility, body awareness and confidence. The class will include yoga games, music and a final relaxation for the mind and body. Register by visiting bit.ly/YogaForKidsJuly29. Participants will be sent a Zoom meeting link. This session is supported by funds from the M&T Charitable Foundation.

Sankofa Food Share

Cafe Sankofa 2323 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

The Sankofa Wellness and Resource Center presents a bi-weekly food share on Wednesdays beginning in August. The center will provide dry goods (rice, beans etc.) and fresh produce. Items are set up for Grab N Go, and organizers will be utilizing social distancing guidelines to provide the food items. Photo ID is preferred. Pre-registration is not required. Limited spots for delivery for members of the community that are unable to find transportation to the event will be provided. To register, call (315) 345-4239.

Growing Up Wild: CNY Young Naturalists Junior

Join Onondaga County Library via Zoom at 10 a.m. Aug. 11 for an interactive nature activity geared at preschoolers. Register by visiting bit.ly/GrowingUpWildAug11. Participants will be sent a Zoom meeting link. Sponsored by the Izaak Walton League of CNY, and supported by funds from the M&T Charitable Foundation.

Author Tayari Jones Online Lecture

The Friends of the Central Library welcomes New York Times bestselling author Tayari Jones for an exclusive online lecture, as part of the 25th season of the Rosamond Gifford Author Series. Jones's books include "An American Marriage," "Silver Sparrow" and "Leaving Atlanta." Tickets provide access to the online lecture for viewing anytime from Tuesday, Aug. 11, through Tuesday, Aug. 18. Ticket costs are $35 standard and $10 students. For more information, call (315) 435-1832.

Interstate 81 Jobs “Big Table” Virtual Meeting

City of Syracuse will host an Interstate 81 Jobs “Big Table” meeting from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. The virtual meeting will explore policy, legislative and regulatory actions to ensure city residents can benefit from the jobs and economic opportunity that the Interstate 81 project will create.

The “Big Table” meeting will involve representatives of federal, state and local government; business, and organized labor and community stakeholders. The program will address best practices in local hiring; business and workforce preparation, and local spending and contracting on public works projects.

Panelists scheduled to join Mayor Ben Walsh include: New York State Assembly Transportation Committee Chairman William Magnarelli; Mark Frechette, project director, New York State Department of Transportation; Deka Dancil, president of the Urban Jobs Task Force; Greg Lancette, president of the Central and Northern New York Building and Construction Trades Council (CNNYBCTC); Mitchell Latimer, council representative of the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, and a representative from the office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Syracuse Common Council President Helen Hudson and Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens will also participate.

Attendees can register to listen to the Big Table at this link.

Food Giveaway

The Table Community Food Pantry 6099 Court Street Road, Syracuse, NY, United States

The Table Community Food Pantry will offer a drive-thru style food giveaway will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 15. Enter through the 298 entrance to receive one box/bundle of food per family and remember to bring proof of address for each family.

Ballet Basics with Miss Liz

Learn the basics of ballet with Miss Liz. Liz Bryson has studied ballet for 25 years and teaches Ballet IV and Adult Beginner Ballet at the Syracuse School of Dance. Warm up with plié, tendu and relevé; learn to walk, run, skip and march like a ballet dancer, and then "pantomime" (act out) your own scene. All you'll need is a chair, socks and a little space to move. Intended for children ages 5 to 12; both girls and boys are welcome. Register by visiting bit.ly/BalletAug15. Participants will be sent a Zoom meeting link.

Sis. Gwendolyn Mack 4th Annual Giveaway

Tucker Missionary Baptist Church 515 Oakwood Avenue, Syracuse, NY, United States

Tucker Missionary Baptist Church will hold an annual giveaway from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, for the community and in honor of the memory of Sis. Gwendolyn Mack.

Fresh Food Distribution

The Connected Church Syracuse 107 E. Beard Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States

The Connected Church Syracuse will provide a bag of food to residents in need. To learn more, email Demetria Hooks at Helps@theConnectedChurchSyr.Org