Curatorial Concerns in Jazz Community Master Class

Community Folk Art Center 805 E Genesee St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Curatorial Concerns in Jazz Community Master Class will be offered by musicians Gerald Veasley, musical polymath, and Jazmin Ghent, a fast-rising female saxophonist/vocalist/educator, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, at the Community Folk Art Center, 805 E. Genesee St. Veasley played in West Philly RnB bands in his teens and entered the international marketplace as bassist for the legendary Joe Zawinul, playing in The Zawinul Syndicate from 1988 to 1995. A successful recording and touring career followed. Ghent was voted “2017’s Best New Smooth Jazz Artist” and awarded the prestigious “2019 NAACP IMAGE AWARD” for Outstanding Jazz Album. She has three Billboard #1 singles to her credit: “Work Wit It,” “Heat” and “Compared to What.” The class is free open to the public, but those interested must RSVP to Spencer Stultz at (315) 442-2230 or slstultz@syr.edu by Friday, Feb. 21.

Free Movie Night: “Beautifully Broken”

Salt of the Earth Ministries 320 W Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY, United States

All are invited to view a free screening of "Beautifully Broken."

Free

CNY Young Naturalists

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

Join the CNY Young Naturalists on the first Wednesday of the month to learn about local wildlife and their habitats. Session open to children ages 5 to 12. Meets in the KidSpace, Level 2.

Free

Thursday Morning Roundtable

Nancy Cantor Warehouse 350 W. Fayette St., Syracuse, NY, United States

The 2019-20 season will continue at 8 a.m. March 5 in a new location, Room 016 in the Nancy Cantor Warehouse. The room is directly off of the Fayette Street entrance or a short walk down the stairs or elevator ride from the Washington Street entrance. March 5 will welcome Matt Vincent, partnership specialist with the U.S. Census Bureau, to speak about the upcoming census count and its importance.

Free

Health Information Fair

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

Learn about free health screenings and services from a variety of local health organizations including ACR Health, Helio Health and members of the National Black Leadership Commission on Health. Treatment for drug addiction, recovery services, housing and prevention methods are some of the topics covered by these nonprofit organizations. Meets on Level 1.

Justice Not Fear – Challenging the Backlash to Bail Reform

Community Folk Art Center 805 E Genesee St., Syracuse, NY, United States

A timely conversation on bail reform will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at the Community Folk Art Center, 805 E. Genesee St. This free event will feature a panel and roundtable discussions. Refreshments will be served; reception begins prior to discussion at 5:30. Paid parking is available.

Free

‘THE STAND :: 10 Years in Print’ gallery reception

The Link Gallery Nancy Cantor Warehouse, 350 W. Fayette St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Syracuse’s only community newspaper to cover the city’s South Side, will celebrate 10 years in print on March 8. To mark this milestone, a selection of images from The 10th Annual South Side Photo Walk held July 2019 along with a collection of 10 images from the past decade will be on display at The Link Gallery.

The gallery show, THE STAND :: 10 Years in Print, may be viewed during the month of March and coincides with The Stand’s March Anniversary print issue. The exhibit will be up from March 1 through March 31 at The Link Gallery. Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. A free, public reception for the show will be held.

Free

Veteran Assistance from Easterseals NY

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

Staff from the Syracuse Chapter of Easterseals NY will be on hand to assist veterans in obtaining free services for those who are disabled, homeless or at risk of losing housing and facing other barriers to employment. Open to all veterans. Meets in Level 1.

Soldering and Basic Manufacturing

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

Learn the skills that can help you get a job in the manufacturing field. A certified instructor will teach soldering skills as well as important safety information for the manufacturing workplace. Attendees will also learn techniques for crafting one's resume and interviewing that will make employers more likely to hire. Participants who complete all four sessions will have the opportunity to interview for employment with a local manufacturer. Registration is required. Classes are limited to 10. To register, call (315) 435-1835. Sessions open to adults. Meet in MakerSpace, Level 1.

STEAM: Cars

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

Youth can make a toy car with the library's STEAM car kit. Open to ages 5 to 12. Meets in KidSpace, Level 2.

Free