Children can celebrate their favorite characters and authors with books, songs, rhymes and fun activities. For more information, call (315) 435-3395.
An event will be held to mark the 8th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day on Sept. 23. From 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. seniors, age 60 and above, are welcome to attend a free falls risk assessment on strength and balance. This year’s theme is “Take a Stand to Prevent" The Onondaga County Office for Aging is a member of the Onondaga County Step Up To Stop Falls Coalition; a diverse group of organizations whose mission is to support healthy aging by measurably reducing the incidence of falls, related injuries and resulting mortality among individuals, age 60 and above, living in the community. Registration is required by calling (315) 435-2352 ext. 4942; or email ellenmccauley@ongov.net.
The Urban Jobs Task Force is working to get a new city law passed promoting local hiring when the city contracts for more than $100,000 on construction, service and Public Works projects. The draft law is called a Resident Employment Ordinance. The group will hold a Rally for Jobs starting at 11: 30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at City Hall Steps. For more, contact Aggie Lane at aggielane@verizon.net.
The Citizen Review Board (CRB) of Syracuse is a city agency which conducts fair and independent investigations in response to complaints filed against members of the Syracuse Police Department and makes policy and disciplinary recommendations to the SPD. The CRB will host a series of community outreach and education events. Events will provide the public with information on the CRB process and the role of the CRB in the community. There will also be a discussion on how to safely interact with police officers in which the CRB will provide recommendations on how to increase the likelihood that an interaction with police goes as smoothly as possible.
Join Business Journal News Network & Presenting Sponsor, Her HeartBeat, Sept. 24th for the 1st annual Successful Business Women Awards! This breakfast event will feature guest speakers, networking, giveaways, awards program and more.
Stop by the library to variety of fun and interesting crafts and learn techniques you may not have seen before.
Open to ages 5 and up. For more information, call (315) 435-3395.
The Central New York LGBTQ Child Welfare Coalition is holding a “Foster Care & Adoption Information Session for LGBTQ People” from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Q Center at 617 W. Genesee St. Come to this free event to learn more about the foster care and adoption process in an LGBTQ-affirming setting.
The 2015 Winston Gaskin Walk for Wellness and Stroke Prevention will be held Saturday, Sept. 26, at Upper Onondaga Park in Syracuse. The walk is scheduled for 9 to 11 a.m., with registration from 8:30 to 9 a.m., at the park, bounded by Roberts Avenue, Crossett Street and Onondaga Avenue. There is a $10 event registration fee for adults that includes a walk T-shirt. All funds raised at the event benefit health and wellness programs provided by 100 Black Men of Syracuse, Inc. For more information, call the group’s office at (315) 443-8749 or visit 100blackmensyr.org.
Scoop Jardine will join The William G. Pomeroy Foundation and Marrow Nation at a bone marrow drive in honor of 2-year-old patient Baby King. The drive will be held Saturday, Sept. 26, on the Quad at the Carrier Dome from 10 a.m. to noon before the SU vs. LSU football game.
Join Beauchamp Branch Library for a Community Read-out of banned books written by and about African-Americans, this year commemorating the 50th anniversary of The Autobiography of Malcolm X. The 4th Annual Black & Banned Books Week event is free and open to all who cherish the freedom to read. Sign-up at the library today or call (315) 435-3395.
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