What is the only thing better than tricks and treats or ghouls and ghosts? Scarrrry books. Children will be able to safely visit the library in their costumes, get their faces painted with their favorite creepy character, enjoy cider and donuts – and the first 25 children will receive a FREE spooky book for All Hallows Read. All ages welcome.

Celebrate Halloween with us and Moreland the Magician as “Pirate Dave.” Following the performance, a Halloween party with crafts, games and candy will be held. For ages 5 – 12.

Hosted by We Rise Above the Streets Recovery Outreach, this fundraiser will help provide financial support necessary to run this organization's outreach efforts. They rely on donations to provide services in the homeless community that are greatly needed. Guest Speakers at this dinner will include: Howard “Klass” Jones, Heidi Baldwin, Joshua Williams, George J. Lynch and Alamin Muhammad the founder of We Rise Above The Streets Recovery Outreach. For more information, call (315) 491-7164 or email weriseabovethestreets@gmail.com

Syracuse Healthy Start's Annual Report to the Community, the "State of our Babies' Health in Syracuse" will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 1, at Syracuse Community Connections/ Southwest Community Center, 401 South Ave., and will feature the latest data trends and community stories on issues impacting Maternal and Child Health in Syracuse.

During this session -- "Is "Bus Rapid Transit" Coming to Syracuse?" attendees may find out answers to this and related questions at the roll-out of the final feasible study for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at the Sky Armory, 351 South Clinton Street downtown. Open House is hosted by the Syracuse Metropolitan Transportation Council, which has been engaged in a multi-year enhanced transit feasibility review called SMART1 . Formal presentations on the alternatives and next steps will take place at 5 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m.

TNT Area 3 Southside regularly meets on the 1st Monday at 6 p.m. at the South Side Innovation Center, 2610 S. Salina St. Meetings are subject to change if necessary. For more information, or to be added to the email list, call TNT Coordinator Tina Zagyva at (315) 448-8178 or email TZagyva@SyrGov.net.

AARP wants to hear residents' transportation concerns during A Community Conversation on Livability held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 900 Vine St., Liverpool. Age-friendly or livable communities have walkable streets, housing and transportation options, access to key services and opportunities for residents to participate in community activities. The AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities encourages states, cities, towns and counties to prepare for the rapid aging of the U.S. population by paying increased attention to the environmental, economic and social factors that influence the health and well-being of older adults. By doing so, these communities are better equipped to become great places, and even lifelong homes, for people of all ages. Associate State Director Randy Hoak will share inspiring and successful projects from New York State and beyond as a prelude to a conversation on what might work to make communities better in the Syracuse area. Learn more about AARP's local chapter, which holds monthly luncheon meetings, by visiting Chapter 243's website at aarponondagachapter243.org.

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'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.