There will be a moderated panel discussion on Aretha Franklin’s community involvement, activism, spirituality and career in the music business. The event will take place at the Community Folk Art Center. The event is sponsored by the Department of African American Studies, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Department of Women’s and Gender Studies, Community Folk Art Center and the Student African American Society. For more information about the event, contact Cedric T. Bolton at ctbolton@syr.edu.

The Syracuse Police Accountability and Reform Coalition along with the New York Civil Liberties Union will host a panel and community conversation on the Syracuse Police Department’s use of force policy from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Central Library. The conversation will focus on the impact of the SPD’s use of force policy on the Syracuse community, ongoing litigation and advocacy efforts around the issue and specific policy recommendations to reform the current policy.

Join the Southside Tomorrow's Neighborhoods Today group to celebrate the spirit of the season with food, conversation and fellowship among neighbors at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, at the South Side Innovation Center.

Seeking a job? UPS (United Parcel Service) is now hiring for multiple positions in Syracuse. Stop by on Dec. 4 to talk to a representative.

Believe in Syracuse will host its second annual Holiday Party at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at Maxwell's in Hanover Square with a dinner buffet and cash bar. Click here to learn more and RSVP. The holiday party is free for all current members. Non-members and guests of members pay $10.

Under the leadership of NBLCA several nonprofit health organizations will be on hand to share resources and information on AIDS prevention and support services for housing, testing and treatment for persons with chronic diseases. No registration necessary. For teens and adults. Meets on Level 1.

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.

Join library staff for a lively, do-it-yourself ornament-making program for the holidays. Create an ornament for you to take home or give to a friend. Open to all ages and materials provided. Call (315) 435-3395 or visit the library to register.

The Dunbar Association's Third annual Winter Art Auction will feature live and silent auctions of donated works by several local artists. Distinguished local artist Jackie Warren-Moore will share her poetry, and music and refreshments will be provided. A $20 donation at the door is required for attendance. No tickets will be sold. For more information, contact Liz Page at (315) 565-2622.
Liz Page at (315) 727-2690.

Strathmore Artisans Annual Arts & Crafts Sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at Most Holy Rosary Church Gymnasium, 1031 Bellevue Ave. This craft fair will feature a variety of artisans’ works for sale. Event supports the Strathmore Speaker Series. Admission is free. To learn more, email StrathmoreArtisans@gmail.com