Focusing Our Resources for Community Enlightenment (FORCE) Ready Syracuse Project, led By Brenda Billins Muhammad, will offer a CPR training Feb. 24. Be the Life of the Party as all learn Hands-Only CPR in a party atmosphere with music and disco lights. Have fun practicing Hands-Only CPR to the beat of tunes like: “Staying Alive” (Bee Gees), “Man in the Mirror” (Michael Jackson), “This is How We Do It” (Montell Jordan), “Crazy in Love” (Beyonce) and “Another One Bites the Dust” (Queen). Open to ages 10 and up.

“The African American Dilemma” by Khalid Bey takes a bold look at the psychological effect that slavery has had on the condition of people of African descent, as well as other ethnic groups living in America. Bey’s book will be discussed during the event. Admission $10 or $15 for admission and copy of Bey’s book. To learn more, contact Latoya Allen at (315) 880-6296 or lallenpride@yahoo.com.

Learn hand drum basics in this interactive demonstration led by a respected local musician and teacher, John Heard. Bring in your own hand drum or use one from the library. For ages 15 and up.

Enjoy the newly released “Race,” a biopic film about Jesse Owens, the famed track and field athlete who endured racial discrimination and adversity on his way to winning four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Nazi Germany. Free popcorn provided. To learn more, call (315) 435-3395.

This new theatrical work by Vanessa Johnson offers a journey of DNA memories, present makings and future dreams. Told in three actor’s voices with spoken word, songs and monologues, the production is an unwrapping of the life of griot/storyteller Johnson and the common experiences of all women. This unique an interactive “telling” invites the audience to contribute their own memories and dreams to the story. Featuring Hawa Brima, Debra Richardson and Vanessa Johnson. Music by Bernie Williford. $10 at the door.

This new theatrical work by Vanessa Johnson offers a journey of DNA memories, present makings and future dreams. Told in three actor’s voices with spoken word, songs and monologues, the production is an unwrapping of the life of griot/storyteller Johnson and the common experiences of all women. This unique an interactive “telling” invites the audience to contribute their own memories and dreams to the story. Featuring Hawa Brima, Debra Richardson and Vanessa Johnson. Music by Bernie Williford. $10 at the door.

KomfortZone Ent# will host the "Priest: The Lost Son" trailer wrap party starting at 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26. Guests can meet and greet with Jamal Woolard, Kira Middleton, Lakisa Renee and Syracuse's cast and crew. Admission is $15 pre-sale and$20 at the door. Event is open to females ages 25 and over and males 30 and over. Dress to impress. Questions, email TammyReese7@gmail.com

South Side Tomorrow's Neighborhoods Today meetings for this task force are held the last Monday of every month. Topics of discussion include: historical markers for properties on the South Side, neighborhood resource pamphlets and Greater Syracuse Land Bank demolitions.

100 Black Men of Syracuse, Inc. in collaboration with Black Nurses Rock of Syracuse to host the 2017 Health and Wellness Lecture Series. The February lecture will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at the South Side Innovation Center. The speaker will be Kristin Thompson, from the American Heart Association speaking on "Heart Attacks and Blood Pressure Screening."

AARP Tax Preparers are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment only to help residents prepare a tax return for free. Clients must bring last year’s tax return, a valid picture ID, social security cards or official documentation for all listed on return, all W-2 and 1099 forms, and check book if direct deposit is wanted. Call 435-1940 to schedule an appointment.