The Syracuse Poster Project will unveil its 17th annual poster series from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 19, at City Hall Commons, 201 E. Washington St. The unveiling is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Jim Emmons, project coordinator, at jim@posterproject.org, (315) 424-8099 or visit www.posterproject.org.
Thelikeminded Experience (formally known as Thelikeminded Launch Party) is a conglomerate of artistry and inventiveness geared towards entrepreneurs, creatives and revolutionaries to showcase their talents, products and services. This event connects vibrant artist and the small business community through expressions of music, art and wellness but most of all will spotlight good vibes and togetherness. Admission is $5.
The final Police Chief Search Community Input Session will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 30th, at the CNY Philanthropy Center Ballroom. If you are not able to attend, you can take the Police Chief Survey at bit.ly/spdchiefsurvey.
Moving People Transportation Coalition will present a session on how the Community Grid will improve “traffic flow” for Syracuse drivers. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the program to start at 7 p.m. Topics to be discussed: Enhanced features of the Community Grid that will surprise you, The Myth of Massive Congestion & Other Mis-information and How to get from one place to another as easy or easier than before the Viaduct comes down. Presenters will use Official DOT “Big Boards” to display features and information.
Tomorrow's Neighborhoods Today Area 3 Southside regularly meets on the first Monday of the month at the South Side Innovation Center, 2610 S. Salina St.
There will be a meeting of the Inter-Governmental Service Consolidation Committee at noon
Tuesday, May 8, in the Common Council Chambers, third floor, City Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the possibility of implementing Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) in Syracuse.
The Celebration Luncheon for Onondaga County Seniors is set for Thursday, May 10, at Drumlins Country Club. Program and Luncheon start promptly at noon. This event: Celebrates National “Older Americans Month,” which is every May; Honors Onondaga County Residents, and Provides a Delicious Lunch: Chicken Breast Milanaise or Vegetable Lasagna.
This year's honorees are: Senior Citizen of the Year – Dorothy L. White; Serving Seniors Honorees of the Year - Merriette Chance Pollard, Dunbar Center, and Brian Evans, Sr., Senior Companion Program with Interfaith Works & PACE CNY, and Flanders Memorial Caregiver of the Year - Mary Anne Barth.
Seniors, age 60 or older, and their guests, must register by Friday May 4. The meal cost is $5 and has been kept to a minimum due to the generosity of local contributors. Guests are encouraged to register early as seating is limited. Checks can be made payable to Onondaga County Elders, Inc. and should accompany the registration form. The Registration can be found at: http://www.ongov.net/aging/news.html
For more information, or for special accommodations, call (315) 435-2362 ext. 4945. This event is sponsored by Onondaga Elders, Inc. and the Onondaga County Office for Aging.
Children can make mom a Mother’s Day card on both Friday and Saturday, May 11 and 12. Open for ages 5-12.
Children can make mom a Mother’s Day card all day at the library. Open for ages 5-12.
The 16th annual Elder Law Fair will be held May 16 at Onondaga Community College, Academic Building 2, 4585 W. Seneca Turnpike. Attendees are advised to use Rt 175 entrance; park at ARENA and use shuttle bus. Sessions offered include: Paying for Long Term Care, Aging Safely at Home, Estate Administration, Protecting Your Assets and more. Register online at http://aarp.cvent.com/ElderLaw2018 or by phone at 1-877-926-8300.
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