Join Dr. Marcelle Haddix (Syracuse University’s School of Education Faculty member) and RYT200 of ZenG Yoga, for a yoga class that will center on breathing, movement and meditation for the mind, body and soul. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat (limited mats will be available). Class is suitable for beginners.
An OCC representative will be on hand to answer questions about applying to college, financial aid, degree programs and other questions related to attending college. No registration necessary. For teens and adults. Meets on Level 1.
Help for beginners interested in starting a vegetable garden. Taught by Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners. Free and open to the public.
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. Arrive early and sign in as space is limited. For adults. Meets in the CNY Meeting Room, Level 3.
Planned Parenthood educator Mallory will distribute brochures, fact sheets and give-a-ways, answer questions and talk to teens one-on-one about family planning, sexual health, sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS, minors’ rights and much more. All materials include information about where to access low-cost reproductive health care. If appropriate, referrals will be made to partner agencies for additional service needs. For teens and young adults. Meets in the TeenSpace, Level 1.
Bring the family for a fun science and technology experiment. In this class, attendees will learn how to make your own bath bombs. Registration is required. Call (315) 435-3395 or visit the library in person to register. For teens and adults.
In honor of National Poetry Month, visit the library for a poetry reading by Syracuse University’s Verbal Blend poets. Verbal Blend is SU’s premier spoken-word program designed to enhance students' confidence in writing and performing original poems.
The New York Civil Liberties Union will host a community discussion - "The Viaduct Must Come Down: The Fight to Restore Racial Justice ad Equity in I-81's Replacement" - beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at the Community Folk Art Center. Panelists will include Jay Arzu, a transportation equity research fellow for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation; Lanessa Chaplin, I-81 Project Counsel with the NYCLU; Dr. Lemir Teron, SUNY ESF environmental studies professor, and Andrew Croom, staff attorney with Legal Services of CNY. The evening will open with a networking mixer and conclude with a town hall discussion after the panel members speak. To learn more, contact Yusuf Abdul-Qadir, CNY Chapter director with the NYCLU, at yabdulqadir@nyclu.org.
"I Hear America Singing" is the final concert of the season for the Syracuse Children's Chorus. It is the culmination of all the year of hard work and features all of the SCC ensembles as well as our City Satellite Singers and some special guest collaborators.
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at 1081 S. Salina St.
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