Central Technical High School alumni are paying tribute to Manny Breland, basketball coach and educator, during a special celebration held 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Bethany Baptist Church. The Keynote address will be given by Billy McBride, assistant athletic director at Amherst College. Alumni cheerleaders and basketball players will also be recognized. Light refreshments will be available. Cost is $10. Event is open to the public and tickets may be purchased at the door or to purchase early, call (315) 474-3746.

State transportation officials will hold an open house on June 18 to discuss plans to tear down a portion of Interstate 81 and reroute highway traffic around the eastern edge of the city. The open house will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Oncenter. People will be able to talk with various state officials and representatives about multiple aspects of the project -- from traffic flow to real estate information to construction. There will be a formal presentation at 6 p.m.

Taught by Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners. Free and open to the public, but interested attendees should sign-up at Betts Branch Library or by calling (315) 435-1940.

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.

The Syracuse Humanistic & Transpersonal Psychology organization will hold its 40th anniversary celebration June 22. The event will feature a drum circle and gong meditation, a potluck dinner and special presentation. A suggested donation of $5-$10 is asked.

Syracuse Salt of the Earth Ministries will celebrate its 18th year celebration with a movie night starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 22.

Do you have questions or want to learn more about birth control options, STI/STD transmission, symptoms and treatment; disease prevention; healthy/safe relations? Come and talk to a licensed health educator from Onondaga County Family Planning Service. Intended for teens and adults.

Come in for game day fun by joining the library staff for board games like chess, checkers, the Game of Life,
Scrabble, Stratego  and Apples to Apples. Open to teens and adults.

Do you have a story you just have to tell? Join this open workshop and develop your story. No registration required. For ages 12 to 20. Meets in the TeenSpace, Level 1.