The Alliance of Communities Transforming Syracuse's Research and ACTion meeting will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Temple Society of Concord. To learn more, call (315) 416-6363.
Light of Syracuse, Inc. will host three free Friday movie nights in July: July 7, 21 and 28 (raindates set for July 13 and 27 and Aug. 3). All movies are family-friendly and the featured films will include: "Beauty and the Beast," "Queen of Katwe" and "Jungle Book." Event begins at 7 p.m. and movie starts by 8 p.m. and is held in the Bethany Baptist Church parking lot. For less than a dollar, enjoy a hotdog, beverage and popcorn. Bring chairs. For more information: email lightofsyracuse@gmail.com.
Free one hour class of gentle yoga with Mr. Jay.
Northern Lights Illustrations will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Beauchamp Branch Library. Youth will use a variety of art supplies to create their own picture of the “Northern Lights” to bring
home. For ages 5 and up.
Explore the physics behind how catapults work and make a handheld catapult to bring
home. For ages 5 and up.
In Destination: INSPIRATION, kids don't just WATCH the show – they JOIN IN! Children take part in a madcap, interACTIVE adventure in which they create characters, choose settings and steer the plot. Award-winning author Jason Edwards guides the production and acts out the story, while supplying loads of prompts, hints, encouragement, funny props and slapstick humor. No registration required; all ages welcome. This program will meet in the first-floor Community Room.
Audacity is a tool for storytellers and music makers. It can be used to create podcast material, soundtracks, songs, voice-overs or audition material. In this workshop, you will learn how to use the Audacity software to record live audio, find free sound effects and Foley clips, and use editing tools to refine your tracks. Register in the MakerSpace or online at www.onlib.org/events/calendar. Ages 12 and up. This program takes place at Central’s first-floor MakerSpace.
Assemble, decorate and launch a rocket. For ages 5 and up.
It’s August. Beat the heat by playing in (virtual) snow, painting with ice and thawing out frozen critters. No registration required; for ages 5 – 12. This program will meet in the second-floor KidSpace.
The Citizen Review Board will hold its monthly meeting starting at 5:30 p.m. The board is a public forum for grievances about the police. Public comment period begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall.
The Stand
