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Urban Market
Sankofa Parklet 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United StatesSankofa Urban Market will be held on July 17 and featuring Black-owned vendors.The market is located behind Beauchamp Branch Library in the Sankofa Parklet.
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Memorial for Elijah Harris Jr.
Hendricks Chapel 900 South Crouse Ave., Syracuse, NY, United StatesStreet musician and local legend Elijah Harris Jr., who was killed by a pair of hit-and-run accidents in April 2020, will be honored during a celebratory memorial service from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at Hendricks Chapel.
All members of the community are invited to this special observance being organized by his daughter, Lakisha Harris and her family, and hosted by Syracuse University’s College of Professional Studies. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the family asks that attendees wear masks to keep the community safe.
Last fall, the Harris family established the Eli Harris Scholarship Fund, through the College of Professional Studies, which will assist a part-time music student annually. To make a donation in memory of Eli Harris, contact Jeff Comanici, executive director of advancement and external affairs, at (315) 443-1409 or jjcomani@syr.edu.
For more information about Eli Harris’ memorial service, contact Lakisha Harris at (315) 418-5536 or elialleyway@yahoo.com.
Volunteer Lawyers Project Community Clinic
Volunteer attorneys provide free legal advice, information and referrals regarding any civil legal issue at locations throughout the community. Each Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. residents may attend an in-person clinic at the downtown library.
Movie in the Park
Meachem Park 121 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY, United StatesEvent starts at 8:30 p.m. with movie screening at dusk.
Free
Kids, Dads & Kites
Barry Park Meadowbrook Dr., Syracuse, NY, United StatesThe Syracuse Healthy Start Fatherhood Program will hold a special event for father's to bring their kids to Barry Park to fly kites and be a kid at heart. To register for the event, call (315) 766-0393.
Free
Race Matters Book Club
“The Underground Railroad," a novel by Colson Whitehead, will be discussed at the next meeting of the ACTS Race Matters Book Club to be held 7 p.m. Monday, July 26, via Zoom.
Free Yoga Class
Beauchamp Branch Library 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse , NY, United StatesBeauchamp Branch Library will offer free 45-minute beginner-friendly yoga classes, hosted by Thrive in Healing, this summer. Bring a yoga mat and water; limited yoga mats are available to borrow. The program will take place outside. To learn more, call (315) 435-3395 to sign up.
Movie in the Park
Norwood Park 393 Ashdale Ave., Syracuse, NY, United StatesEvent starts at 8:30 p.m. with movie screening at dusk.
Free
Sankofa Community Give Back
Cafe Sankofa Cooperative 2323 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United StatesThe Sankofa Reproductive Health and Healing Center is hosting its 2nd Annual Community Give Back event from 1 to 5 p.m. July 31. This event will give away essential items such as diapers, wipes, baby clothes, adult clothes, feminine hygiene products and much more.
Family Day at the Market
Brady Market 307 Gifford St., Syracuse, NY, United StatesThe agency It's About Childhood and Family will host a Family Day at Brady Market with special guest Scooch from Syracuse Mets. Additional local resource agencies present include: Early Childhood Alliance, Help Me Grow Onondaga and Partners in Learning Inc. The two-hour event will also include music, yoga, free children's books, shirts, crayons, yoga cards, stress balls and more.