Middle and high school youth along with college writers, ages 12 to 21, are invited for an engaging day of writing workshops focused on the power of images and words - Visual Voices. The day will include interactive session with Syracuse community writers, authors and teaching artists that honor the legacy of Professor Stephen Mahan, the founder and director the Photography and Literacy (PAL) Project. Registration beings at 8:30 a.m. The conference runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All materials and lunch provided. To register visit www.believeinsyracuse.org/wol by Nov. 4.

Rise Above Poverty will host a benefit brunch to raise funds to provide new winter coats to 60 to 75 students in need to ensure they are prepared for the harsh Syracuse winter. Rise Above Poverty’s mission is to bring community awareness to the socio-economic issues of poverty and homelessness in the Syracuse City School District, and the group works to distribute toiletries and apparel for students in need. The menu for the benefit brunch will include choice of Belgian waffles with fruit topping or French toast; scrambled eggs or egg casserole; hash brown casserole; fresh fruit bowl; bacon, ham or sausage; choice of beef burgundy, baked chicken or fried chicken; choice of assorted Danish, muffins or bagels; Italian toast, and coffee, tea and juice. Tickets to the brunch are $50. For tickets: contact Reggie Kelly at (315) 863- 6496 or email Reggie.Kelley@riseabovepovertysyr.org, or Troy Gray at Troy.Gray@riseabovepovertysyr.org.

Hope for US Housing is offering a free carpentry training workshop for young men and women in the Syracuse area. An open house orientation will be offered from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Hope for US Housing Corp. Open to youth ages 12 to 17. The program offers youth in the community a chance to work hands-on with dedicated mentors. This is a six-week program where youth will learn the basics of the carpentry trade, as well as life skills needed to be successful in the workforce. For more information or to pre-register, contact Lamar Middleton at (315) 876-7079 or Asean Malik Bey at (315) 863-5570.

Planned Parenthood educator Mallory will distribute brochures, fact sheets and give-a-ways, answer questions and talk to teens one-on-one about family planning, sexual health, sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS, minors’ rights and much more. All materials include information about where to access low-cost reproductive health care. If appropriate, referrals will be made to partner agencies for additional service needs. Office hours are held in the library's TeenSpace, Level 1.

Do you know why we eat turkey on Thanksgiving? Come learn about the history of how the turkey became the Thanksgiving meal’s traditional main course, make a turkey craft and listen to a Thanksgiving story. Open to youth ages 5 to 12.

Turkey day fun at Central Library's KidSpace, Level 2 will include pin the tail on the turkey, decorating a place mat, bowling games and more. No registration required. Open to children of all ages

An OCC representative will be on hand to answer questions about applying to college, financial aid, degree programs and other questions related to attending college. No registration necessary. For teens and adults. Meets on Level 1.

Youth are invited to Betts for an afternoon of building and construction with Big Blue Blocks.

Planned Parenthood educator Mallory will distribute brochures, fact sheets and give-a-ways, answer questions and talk to teens one-on-one about family planning, sexual health, sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS, minors’ rights and much more. All materials include information about where to access low-cost reproductive health care. If appropriate, referrals will be made to partner agencies for additional service needs. Office hours are held in the library's TeenSpace, Level 1.

Use Sharpies to create your own tie-dye pattern on handkerchiefs. Feel free to bring in your own white clothing to dye.