Meet the artist of this month's art exhibit, "The Billboards We Make Of Ourselves by Andrea Hall," at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Beauchamp Branch Library. 
Hall's work consists of photographs of T-shirts that are meant to show the eclecticism of human thought and beliefs in the 21st century. She believes wearing a T-shirt or piece of clothing that directly states what we believe is an opportunity to inspire the wearer to action.

The Tomorrow's Neighborhoods Today Area 3 Planning Council meets regularly on the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the South Side Innovation Center, 2610 S. Salina St. Because of this month's holiday, the group will meet Monday, Sept. 11. For more information, call TNT Coordinator Tina Zagyva at (315) 448-8178 or email TZagyva@SyrGov.net.

A SUN member meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, at the Brady Faith Center. Ed Michalenko, president of the Onondaga Environmental Institute, will be the guest speaker to talk about a proposal he wrote for Lower Onondaga Creek.

The National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS, Inc. will offer safe sex kits, education materials and referrals to additional services. Note the SRC will be open to the public during this event and the food pantry will be open. Event held in collaboration with the Onondaga Health Department (PrEP).

This is a professional networking event hosted by Cuse Culture Magazine. Open to CEOs, entrepreneurs, professionals, college students, activists and more. Cash bar available

Sankofa Fest aims to make the Sankofa District the drum and heartbeat of Syracuse. The event will feature and celebrate musicians, artists, entrepreneurs and businesses who love and support the South Side.

Dan the Snakeman will share his knowledge and animal experience at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at Beauchamp Branch Library. He will thrill his audiences with these amazing animals. Made possible in part by a state grant secured by Sen. John A. DeFrancisco.

Apples are fun for more than just eating. Visitors to the library will be making apple volcanoes, boats, towers and more. Plus, the group will finish by making apple pie playdough to take home. For ages 6 – 12.