Improving Perceptions

Prince Hall Masonic Temple 175 W. Brighton Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States

A panel discussion will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, with Syracuse Police Chief Frank Fowler at the Prince Hall Masonic Temple, located at 175 W. Brighton Ave. Find out what's happening in the community and how residents can build a better neighborhood in conjunction with local law enforcement.

Health Fair

Toomey Abbott Towers 1207 Almond St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Syracuse Housing Authority will hold a health fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Toomey Abbott Towers, 1207 Almond St. Attendees can learn many tips for healthy living and even take a ride on the Mammo Shuttle to get a mammo within 15 minutes with "She Matters." The event will also feature door prizes and light refreshments. Event is open to the public.

Free

ASCAC Eastern Region Konference

Believers Chapel City Church 1640 South Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States

The Association of the Study of Classical African Civilizations will hold its Eastern Region Conference here in Syracuse on Oct. 21 and 22. This is the first time the historical black study group has held a conference in Syracuse. The two-day event's theme is Rebuilding the Afrikan Kommunity and the keynote speaker will be Dr. Bruce Hakim Cosby. The event will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, and again from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Believers Chapel City Church. To learn more contact Ras Simien Anu at (315) 395-4346 or rassimien@hotmail.com or Bro. Modell Gault at modellgault@yahoo.com or (716) 715-6559. For vending fee contracts, which are $50, contact JoAnn Peters at joannabeena@aol.com or (716) 856-3347.

ASCAC Eastern Region Konference

Believers Chapel City Church 1640 South Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States

The Association of the Study of Classical African Civilizations will hold its Eastern Region Conference here in Syracuse on Oct. 21 and 22. This is the first time the historical black study group has held a conference in Syracuse. The two-day event's theme is Rebuilding the Afrikan Kommunity and the keynote speaker will be Dr. Bruce Hakim Cosby. The event will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, and again from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Believers Chapel City Church. To learn more contact Ras Simien Anu at (315) 395-4346 or rassimien@hotmail.com or Bro. Modell Gault at modellgault@yahoo.com or (716) 715-6559. For vending fee contracts, which are $50, contact JoAnn Peters at joannabeena@aol.com or (716) 856-3347.

Panel Discussion: “Prepare to Pass It On Before Passing On”

SUNY Oswego Metro Center 100 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY, United States

Women Of P.E.A.R.L.S. will present "Prepare to Pass It On Before Passing On” or “Death, Money, and Drama!” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the SUNY Oswego Metro Center, 2 Clinton Square. This event will feature a special panel discussion on how to navigate emotional and financial issues when a loved one dies and how to plan for your own passing. The interactive workshop will feature the following panelists: Dr. Kendra McCutcheon, Ph.D./L.M.S.W. from Syracuse University; Jan Maloff, Dewitt Funeral Services; Vicki Brackens, Brackens Financial Solutions Network, LLC, and Anthony Marrone, The Marrone Law Firm. Cost is $10 and includes refreshments and materials. Interested attendees are strongly encouraged to RSVP.

$10

Pirate Dave’s Halloween Magic Show

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

Join Pirate Dave (aka magician David Moreland) for his family-friendly, not-at-all-spooky 45-minute Halloween magic show. Audience members, young and old, will shiver their timbers laughing at the
magic, balloons, puppets and audience participation. All ages welcome.

Syracuse talk by SEP Vice-Presidential Candidate

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

An election meeting with Niles Niemuth, SEP candidate for vice president, will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Beachamp Branch Library.

Free

Halloween Spooktacular

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

Join Beauchamp Branch Library staff for a fun filled night of games, crafts, food and activities for the entire family. Come in costume if you'd like. For more information, call the library at (315) 435-3395 and ask for Christine.

Haunted Gingerbread House Competition

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

A Haunted Gingerbread House Competition will allow tweens and teens to compete with fellow peers to see who can create the creepiest, spookiest, haunted gingerbread house. All supplies will be provided during the program.

Concert: Halloween Spooktacular

Inspiration Hall 709 James Street , Syracuse, NY, United States

The Halloween Spooktacular concert by Symphoria will be offered from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Inspiration Hall, 709 James St. Costumes are encouraged for ghouls and goblins of all ages for this concert, featuring some of the most frightening sounds of the season. And don't forget to come early for snacks and a special pre-concert instrument petting zoo provided by the Central New York Association of Music Teachers, beginning and 10 a.m.