Elder Law Fair

Onondaga Community College campus 4585 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY, United States

The Elder Law Fair is intended for individuals planning for life after 50. This free event will include sessions on paying for long-term care, aging safety, senior scams, end of life care, wills and estate planning, protecting your assets and more. To register, visit here or call 1 (877) 927-8300. Sessions meet at Onondaga Community College in Academic Building 2, 4585 W. Seneca Turnpike (use Route 175 entrance and park at SRC Arena; then use shuttle bus).

Talk to a Lawyer

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

Need help with legal problems? Talk to a lawyer for free on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. Volunteer lawyers will answer questions on a first come, first served basis. Arrive early and sign in as space is limited. For adults. Meets at the library's CNY Meeting Room, Level 3.

Planned Parenthood Office Hours

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

Planned Parenthood educator Mallory will distribute brochures, fact sheets and give-aways, 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. For teens and young adults. Session meets in the library's TeenSpace, Level 1.

Knitting Club for Kids

Beauchamp Branch Library 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse , NY, United States

Join Miss Jackie to learn the art of knitting. Youth ages 7 to 13 will enhance their fine motor skills, creativity and patience. Knitting needles, yarn and looms are provided. Parents and caregivers are invited to knit with their children, too. Call (315) 435-3395 to sign up.

Syracuse Strong Season Opener

Valley Sports Complex 100 Amidon Dr., Syracuse, NY, United States

Come and watch the Syracuse Strong in its season opener against the Charlotte Colonials.

$5 – $60

Onondaga Community College Q&A

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

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 the library's first level.

Master Gardeners Present: Succulents and Cacti

Betts Branch Library 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Tips on growing houseplant succulents, cacti and perennial succulents will be shared from 6 to 7 p.m.  Wednesday, May 29. Taught by Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners. Free and open to thepublic. Please sign-up at Betts Branch Library or by calling (315) 435-1940.

Science Fun for Families

Beauchamp Branch Library 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse , NY, United States

Bring the family and be guided through fun science and technology experiments. There will be a unique and different experiment in every class. Call (315) 435-3395 to register. Open for teens and adults.

Master Gardeners of Onondaga County: Houseplant Pests Bugging You?

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

While having the correct light levels and watering properly are two of the most important steps in growing healthy indoor plants, houseplant growers also have to constantly monitor their plants for signs of pests. There are many types of houseplant bugs, and arming yourself with a little information goes a long waytoward preventing or eliminating an infestation. Learn about houseplant insects and how to handle them from the Master Gardeners of Onondaga County Pam Wildridge. Registration required, as at least 10 attendees are required for the session to take place. Stop in the library or call (315) 435-5326 to register.

Advance Care Planning Class

Syracuse Community Connections 401 South Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States

Onondaga County Office for Aging's Caregiver Services will offer a session on Advance Care Planning. In this class, experts in elder law will emphasize the importance of having a conversation with the appropriate persons in your life about creating a well-coordinated plan to help you as you age or in the event of loss of capacity to make decisions.  They will explain the documents that are available to serve as directives including a will, a health care proxy, a power of attorney and a living will. Presenter will be Christine Dettor.

Free