How to Navigate the NY State of Health Marketplace

Hazard Branch Library 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Unexpected medical expenses could put your health and your financial future at risk. Experts from the Salvation Army will be on hand to help you figure out your options with the NY State of Health Marketplace.

Central Village First Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Central Village Boys & Girls Club 212 Van Buren St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Central Village's First Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Boys & Girls Club Central Village Club location, 212 Van Buren St. The event, hosted by the Central Village Torch Club, will be a brief honoring of some very special people who have supported Central Village over the years -- volunteers or workers who have exemplified exactly what the center's current director Jeff Eysaman preaches to the youth: kindness, selflessness and a caring for their community. Attendees should dress to impress. To RSVP, call Jeff Eysaman at (315) 579-5401.

“The People’s Champ” screening

MOST, 500 S. Franklin St., Syracuse MOST, 500 S. Franklin St., Syracuse, NY, United States

"The People's Champ" screening will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Museum of Science and Technology, 500 S. Franklin St. in downtown Syracuse. This new independent film by local director Shamroc Dancil captures the essence of day-to-day life of an inspiring Boxer "The Punisher" Martez Potter who fights his way through the rough inner city of Syracuse. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased online here for at total of $13.50 with the processing fees.

$12

Teen Graphic Novel and Comic Book Club-Native American Pride Month Edition

Hazard Branch Library 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY, United States


Join Hazard Branch Library this month for a discussion of Trickster: Native American Tales by Matt Dembicki. Trickster is available for FREE online through Hoopla – all you need is your library card. Attendees will discuss the book, eat pizza and using the book as inspiration to work on their own graphic novels. Open to ages 13 to 19.

Free

Fall Festival


Paine Branch Library 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States

Neighborhood teens are invited to celebrate fall at Paine’s Fall Festival. Enjoy classic fall foods: apple cider, donuts, popcorn and of course, pumpkin pie. A time will be given to add inspirations onto the library's Thankful Tree.

Free

Thanksgiving Party


Central Library 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Join Central Library,
 447 S. Salina St., for a Big Feast. Attendees will pin the feathers on the turkey, make placemats and work up an appetite for the big day. All ages welcome; no registration necessary. This program will meet at the second-floor KidSpace.

Free

How to Navigate the NY State of Health Marketplace


Hazard Branch Library 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY, United States


Unexpected medical expenses could put your health and your financial future at risk. Experts from the Salvation Army will be on hand to help you figure out your options with the NY State of Health Marketplace.

The Polar Express Model Train

Hazard Branch Library 1620 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Listen to the story of “The Polar Express,” and then help set up The Polar Express American Flyer model train set. Put the track together, set the train cars on the track and use the remote control to blow the whistle and start the train. Open to children ages 6 to 12.

Free

47th annual Plowshares Craftsfair & Peace Festival

Nottingham High School 3100 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY, United States

The Syracuse Peace Council will host its 47th annual Plowshares Craftsfair and Peace Festival on Dec. 2 and 3 at Nottingham High School, 3100 E. Genesee St. Admission to the fundraiser is a $2-5 sliding scale (more if you can, less if you can't), free for under 16 and over 65. The complete list of vendors is now available online. In addition to the 120 craftspeople and community groups, Plowshares is also a festival, complete with ongoing live entertainment and food for sale from The Mission restaurant. For further information, contact Carol Baum at (315) 472-5478, carol@peacecouncil.net or visit peacecouncil.net/plowshares.

$2 – $5

Ring in the Season with Belle Aire Handbell Ensemble

Petit Branch Library 105 Victoria Place, Syracuse, NY, United States

Ring in the holiday season at Petit. Belle Aire plays on 4 1⁄2 octaves of English handbells, performing music ranging from Bach to the Beatles. Bring the whole family for this special musical event.

Free