The community is invited to Dunbar Center’s Annual Dinner and Celebration "Reclaiming Our Time and Place" to be held at the Genesee Grande. The reception begins at 5 p.m. and the dinner/program will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.  The evening's keynote speaker is Juhanna Rodgers, Ph.D. author and producer of "Behind the Woman." This year’s awardees include Evelyn Ingram, Community Service Award; David MacDonald, Community Partner Award, and Emmanuel Breland, Liz Page and Milton Fields, Trailblazer Award. Tickets are $101 each and may be purchased through PayPal on the Dunbar Center's website: syracusedunbarcenter.org or by mailed check to Dunbar. For more information, call Liz Page at (315) 727-2690 or email thenewdunbar@gmail.com

Otisco Valley Breakdown, a Bluegrass band formed in 2015 that performs original and traditional Bluegrass songs in three-part harmony with the classic fiddle and banjo blend, will perform from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, as part of the Betts Summer Concert Series. Band features Eddie Zacholl on guitar and vocals, Mark Allnatt on banjo and vocals, Dan Mather on bass and vocals and Henry Jankiewicz on fiddle.

Are you a storyteller? So is Miss Erin, and she’d love to talk about stories with you. No registration required. For ages 6 to 12. Meets in the Computer Lab, Level 2.

Have you ever seen a star being born? Or flown through Saturn’s rings? Or traveled through far away galaxies? A visitor from a galaxy beyond our own has done all of this, but they are most fascinated by seeing Earth for the first time. The audience can describe some of the unique parts of Earth, while the visitor demonstrates some of the most extraordinary aspects of the Universe. No registration required. Children of all ages welcome. Meets in the Community Room, Level 1.

A class on Planning & Starting Your New Business will be offered by Syracuse SCORE Chapter 98 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Tuesday, July 23, at the East Side Business Center, 1201 E. Fayette St.  Cost is $75, which includes lunch. Veterans are free courtesy of a grant from M&T Bank and parking is free for all attendees. The class will provide a step by step process to go through to evaluate if one is ready and what is needed to start on the road to business ownership.  Topics include business plan, marketing, feasibility plan, financial matters and projections. To learn more, call Syracuse SCORE at (315) 471-9393  ext. 245 and register at https://syracuse.score.org/

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.

The world of reading comes alive with this fun and educational program that will bring you face-to-face with exciting zoo animals. Get hands-on with the zoo’s one-of-a-kind animal artifacts, ask a professional zoo educator your animal questions and learn how you can make a difference to wildlife.

The Creators Lounge is a co-working space designed to bring the creative, professional and entrepreneurial spaces all under one roof in the heart of the Sankofa District. The ceremony will feature guest speakers from contributors and testimonies from members that the network has helped.

Local disability service providers, disability rights advocates and other community partners will come together to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) from 10 a.m. to noon July 24 in downtown Syracuse. The purpose of this year's event is to celebrate the passage of the ADA and raise awareness of disabilities in the community. This year's theme is about bringing the HEAT, awareness about the need for accessible and affordable Housing/Healthcare, Education, Access for all and Transportation. Sign language interpreters will be provided; for other accommodations, call (315) 671-2929 or (315) 310-6363.

Keyna Hora Klezmer will enchant listeners with their lively ethnic Klezmer dances and Yiddish folk songs from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, as part of the Betts Summer Concert Series. Klezmer music is the traditional instrumental music of the Jews of Eastern Europe. Enjoy the Klezmer sound as the soulful music of the synagogue is mixed with the verve of Gypsy melody. Everyone is encouraged to sing, dance and clap to the music.