CRB Community Outreach

White Branch Library 763 Butternut St., Syracuse, NY, United States

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.

Free

Cuse Culture Magazine Fall Issue Release

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

Cuse Culture Magazine, a lifestyle publication that highlights the unique Millennial (Born between 1981 – 2004) experience in Syracuse, will hold its fall issue release from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15. Event will also showcase the Fall 2015 Exhibition Opening of RESISTANCE works by Najee Dorsey.

Author of ‘The Architecture of Segregation’ to Speak

St. Lucy's Church 432 Gifford St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Author of "The Architecture of Segregation" Paul Jargowsky will speak from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 15, at St. Lucy’s Church. Event is open to the public. Contact Gena Christian at ggcchrist@gmail.com with questions.

Free

Break the Beat

Schine Underground 303 University Place , Syracuse, NY, United States

Orange Music Group will present Break the Beat at 8 p.m. Oct. 15 in the Schine Underground on Syracuse University campus. The event is a collection of hip-hop and R&B acts including Austin Holmes, Daniel James, Miles B. Ose and Seth Dollar. Cost is $3 and tickets can be purchased at the Schine Box Office.

$3

Syracuse/Onondaga County NAACP luncheon to honor lifetime members

Atrium@Hanover Square 201 E. Washington St., Syracuse, NY, United States

The Syracuse and Onondaga County Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will hold a luncheon in honor of the chapter's life membership members. The speaker will be Jesse Dowdell, the former chief executive officer of Syracuse Model Neighborhood. The luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Atrium@Hanover Square, 201 E. Washington St.. The cost is $30. For more information, call (315) 471-1787 or (315) 395-8439.

$30

CRB Community Outreach

Mundy Branch Library 1204 S. Geddes St. , Syracuse, NY, United States

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 its final community outreach and education event at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Mundy Branch Library, 1204 S. Geddes St. The workshop 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. For any questions or follow up, contact the CRB Administrator Joseph L. Lipari at (315) 448-8750 or by email at jlipari@syrgov.net

Free

8th Annual Halloween Spooktacular

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

The 8th Annual Halloween Spooktacular will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Beauchamp Branch Library, 2111 South Salina St. The event is free to attend. Join the library for a fun filled night of games, crafts, food and activities for the entire family. Arrive in costume if you’d like! Call the library at (315) 435-3395 and ask for Christine

Free

You Can’t Fail Conference

Doubletree Hotel 6301 NY-298 , East Syracuse, NY, United States

The 7th anniversary of Gwen, Inc.’s, You Can’t Fail Because Your History Says You Can’t Conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Doubletree Hotel in Syracuse. The theme is “Celebrating the Unexpected Leader: Skills to Help You Excel in Leadership." The event provides professional women of color and women who support them, with skills to help them excel in leadership, offering workshops, educational presentations, inspiring words from regional women, vendors and live musical performances. For more information and to register, visit www.YCFConference.org

Trunk & Treat

Vision Center 1221 S. Salina St. , Syracuse, NY, United States

The Vision Center will hold its annual Trunk & Treat from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the center located at 1221 S. Salina St. Admission is free and candy and food will be provided. All ages are welcome. For details, to volunteer or donate, call (315) 435-6934 or email Gina at grivers@mercy-works.org

Free

City-Wide Celebration

Various Locations

A city-wide Halloween celebration will be held at various city venues to provide save and fun options for local youth. Festivities will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. and this is a nut-free event where all candy will be nut-free. Event sites include: Barnabas Center, Boys & Girls Club-East, Delaware School, Dr. King School, Edward Smith Elementary School, Franklin School, Northeast Community Center, McKinely Brighton School and Southwest Community Center. To learn more, contact Kiva VanDerGeest at (315) 671-5815 or email syracuseoctober31st@swccsyr.org.