Birthday of a Century

The Grand Ballroom at Marriott Syracuse Downtown 100 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Join the board of LiteracyCNY for the Birthday of the Century as they honor and recognize Ruth Colvin. As founder of Literacy Volunteers of America and an advocate of adult literacy education, Colvin has dedicated her life to ending the plight of adult illiteracy, here in Syracuse and across the globe. Proceeds benefit LiteracyCNY. To purchase tickets or make a donation in Ruth's honor, mail a check to LiteracyCNY at 100 New St., Syracuse, NY 13202; include Ruth's Birthday in the reference. For more information, contact Doreen Kingsley at RuthColvin100@gmail.com or call (315) 682-0003.

100 Black Men of Syracuse Annual Banquet

The Oncenter Convention Center 800 South State St., Syracuse, NY, United States

A Celebration of Fatherhood will be presented at The 100 Black Men of Syracuse 9th Annual Banquet set for Saturday, Nov. 19, at
The Oncenter, 800 S. State St. Keynote speaker is Torrence Boone, vice president with Google and Global Agency Sales/Services. Single admission is $85. Tables, which seat 10, are $850 each. Tickets are available for purchase by contacting the 100 Black Men of Syracuse office at (315) 443-8749.

$85

Conversation Group

Central Library 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Conversation groups are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Central Library downtown for those who wish to practice their English speaking and listening skills. Adults who wish to join a class should call (315) 435-1835 for details.

Chess Tuesdays

Betts Branch Library 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

If you’re interested in playing chess or want to learn how to play, come to Betts Branch Library. The library will have have chess sets available, but feel free to bring your own.

Coder Collective

Central Library 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Are you interested in learning how to code or program a computer? Are you a coder looking to improve you skills and meet others with similar interests? Do you have a project that needs some code to get it off the ground? Come to the Central Library Makerspace for a weekly meetup of coders where you can share your projects, get help and learn new skills.

Preschool Play & Learn

Beauchamp Branch Library 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse , NY, United States

Children up to age 5 can come and play with Beauchamp Branch Library's educational toys and sensory materials as well as make new friends and enjoy books.

Conversation Group

Central Library 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Conversation groups are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Central Library downtown for those who wish to practice their English speaking and listening skills. Adults who wish to join a class should call (315) 435-1835 for details.

Chess Tuesdays

Betts Branch Library 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

If you’re interested in playing chess or want to learn how to play, come to Betts Branch Library. The library will have have chess sets available, but feel free to bring your own.

Coder Collective

Central Library 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Are you interested in learning how to code or program a computer? Are you a coder looking to improve you skills and meet others with similar interests? Do you have a project that needs some code to get it off the ground? Come to the Central Library Makerspace for a weekly meetup of coders where you can share your projects, get help and learn new skills.

Preschool Play & Learn

Beauchamp Branch Library 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse , NY, United States

Children up to age 5 can come and play with Beauchamp Branch Library's educational toys and sensory materials as well as make new friends and enjoy books.