This workshop will include: Federal taxes you may be subject to and how they are structured; New York and local taxes on businesses; what records to keep and what tax is based upon; objectives and some methods of tax saving and deferral, and tactics to minimize your business and personal taxes. Cost is $25 preregistered or at the door; veterans are free courtesy of a grant from M&T Bank. Parking is free. To register or learn more, contact Gina Odell at Syracuse SCORE office at (315) 471-9393 x 245.

If you identify as Moorish American or desire to do so, the Moorish Science Temple of America Inc.'s Temple 34 Syracuse Study Group invite you to a community event features food, fellowship and family fun. Attendees encourage to attend in Moorish American attire/regalia and to bring a dish to pass.

Enjoy good music with good people in one of Syracuse’s most historic parks. Music by Legendary Dj Zu and others. Free and open to all ages. For more information, email HipHopUnforgettableTour@gmail.com

A neighborhood block party for all in Syracuse will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at the back parking lot/lawn area of Dunk & Bright Furniture. The event will include members of the Health Department who will conduct on-site lead testing. 

The Lafayette Community Band will perform its annual concert for attendees to enjoy a night of live music and support two community organizations. There will be free refreshments in the Fellowship Hall after the performance. Suggested donation: $2; all donations will be presented to Lafayette Outreach (a food pantry).  For more information, call (315) 677-3293 or email cpresbyt@twcny.rr.com. 

Having trouble catching lightening bugs this summer? Want one make your own? Join Beauchamp Branch Library staff to make lightening bugs with LED tea lights and plastic Easter eggs. Call (315) 435-3395 to register.

Meet the artist Derrick Maitland, whose art is on display this month at Beauchamp Branch Library. Light refreshments will be served. Open to all ages.

Mothers Against Gun Violence will host a candlelight vigil from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, in Clinton Square. Ed Mitchell Jr from Team Angel will be the event's MC; Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens will serve as keynote speaker. The evening will also include performances by the Elks Drumline, Makayla Goers, Mobetta, Truth Speaker and Zachary Jones.

The world of reading comes alive with this fun and educational program that will bring attendees face-to-face with exciting zoo animals. Get hands-on with the zoo’s one-of-a-kind animal artifacts. Learn how you can make a difference to wildlife. Interested attendees must register by calling the library at (315) 435-3395. Event made possible in part by a state grant secured by Sen. John A. DeFrancisco.