Syracuse-native and accomplished spoken-word artist, Mic tha Poet, welcomes all to a showcase of poetic prowess and aggressive wordplay at Art Rage. Mic will also offer a sale of his visual art, both before and after the poetry recital. Light refreshments will be provided. To learn more, call (315) 218-5711

A Christmas Party will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 23 at Beauchamp Branch Library. All welcome.

A Puppet Making Workshop will be presented by Open Hand Theater at 11 a.m. Dec. 24. Using simple concepts of math and physics and properties of light and shadow, children will create simple jointed puppets that can be manipulated through scenes and stories in a 45-minute workshop. All supplies are provided. For ages 8 to 14 years.

Work in teams and compete to create the tallest Marshmallow Towers using toothpicks and marshmallows. Open to ages 5 and up at Beauchamp Branch Library from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 28.

“Meet the Orchestra” session will be held at Beauchamp Branch Library from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 29 to hear and meet a viola duo from Syracuse’s Symphoria.

Work in teams to complete 10 activity stations. Each team to complete all 10 will receive a small reward. Open to ages 5 and up.

Create a New Year’s Craft from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 31 at Beauchamp Branch Library. Open to ages 5 and up.

Tomorrow’s Neighborhoods Today Area 3 South Side Meeting will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, at the South Side Innovation Center, 2610 S. Salina St. The meeting is free and open to the public. TNT aims to create a comprehensive process for involving neighborhood residents, businesses, and organizations in planning for their neighborhoods. The South Side group regularly meets at 6 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at the SSIC. Meetings are subject to change if necessary. For more information, or to be added to the group’s e-mail list, email TNT@SyrGov.net or call (315) 448-8005.

Tomorrow’s Neighborhoods Today will hold a meet and greet event from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, to introduce the group's new coordinator, Tina Zagyva. The event will be held in The Atrium at City Hall Commons.

The Tomorrow’s Neighborhoods Today Valley Meeting will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, at the Bob Cecile Community Center, 176 W. Seneca Tpke. TNT Area 4 Valley regularly meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. Meetings are subject to change if necessary. For more information, email TNT@SyrGov.net