Internationally-renowned lacrosse stickmaker, Alf Jacques of the Onondaga Nation, will talk about how he creates traditional wooden lacrosse sticks from tree to finished stick. He will discuss the game of lacrosse from an historical, cultural and religious perspective and will have his personal collection of antique lacrosse sticks on display. To learn more, call  the library at (315) 435-1940

A meeting on the status of the I-81 Viaduct Project will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Chestnut Hill Middle School, 200 Saslon Park Dr., Liverpool. Attendees will learn about the project alternatives, get questions answered and have a chance to provide comments. For more information, visit the project website at dot.ny.gov/i81opportunities. If you need an interpreter or have special needs, please contact Curtis Jetter at (315) 428-4351.

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 in the CNY Meeting Room on Level 3 of Central Library. Arrive early and sign in as space is limited

The NYCLU will hold an I-81 workshop to provide information to residents starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at Beauchamp Branch Library.

Volunteer tutors spend at least one hour weekly reading, writing and talking with students in kindergarten to third grade at Syracuse city schools. A training to become a Syracuse City School District tutor through the Oasis program will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Syracuse Teacher Center, 1005 W. Fayette St. For more information, contact Shelly Lee at LeeShe@upstate.edu.

The U.S. Postal Service offers short-term work during the holidays. These casual mail handlers work indoors at the Syracuse mail processing plant. These positions are designed for people looking to earn extra money during the holiday season. A hiring workshop will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Syracuse plant, 5640 E. Taft Road. To reserve a spot, call Theresa at (315) 452-3508.

While Baltimore Woods Nature Center's trails close at dusk, life in The Woods is just starting to stir when the sun goes down. For one night only, the center will offer this chance to explore the nocturnal world during an
event for all ages. Using flashlights, black lights and no lights at all, attendees' senses will be put to the test to
discover the hidden nocturnal forest. Then grab a s'more and share stories around the fire. Bring a flashlight. Free for members; $5 for public. Sign up online at baltimorewoods.org.

The Onondaga County Office for Aging is sponsoring this event for seniors age 60 and older to raise awareness on preventing fall-related injuries. The event will feature falls education, a strength and balance exercise class and optional lunch from noon to 1 p.m. A $3.50 donation is asked for lunch.
Reservations are required; call the Onondaga County Office for Aging at (315) 435-2362 Ext. 4942 by Sept. 16

“400: An Afrikan Epic” explores thousands of years of the history that is pre-colonial Afrika, the Ma’afa (the 400 years between 1619 and 2019), and Afro-futurism expressing a vision of what blacks in America will heal toward in the next 400 years; a healthy, high functioning, and united block of the African diaspora. The quartet is known to combine the fire and passion of John Coltrane’s legendary Classic Quartet of the 1960s with modern sensibilities, crafting a repertoire that includes spirituals, the works of jazz masters, original music and more. Cost is $5 for students to $20 for general admission. For more information, call (315) 312-4581.