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100 Black Men’s 13th Annual Fund-raising Gala

The Lodge 4355 State St., Skaneateles Fall, NY, United States

This year's 100 Black Men of Syracuse’s annual gala theme is “Be the difference, Change is in our hands. The event — returning to in-person after two years — will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, April 8, at The Lodge, 4355 State St. in Skaneateles Falls. Proceeds from the event goes to support the
organization’s mentoring, education, health and wellness and economic
empowerment programs and activities throughout the year. Tickets to the gala, which is sold out for the in-person portion at The Lodge, are available for
the virtual edition of the event that will be presented live, online and in real time. Visit https://tinyurl.com/mr3vahh9 for more information and tickets.

Spring Fling

Seals Community Center at Kirk Park 300 West Borden Avenue, Syracuse, NY, United States

Onondaga County 4-H to shots a Spring Fling where 4-H staff will offer a fun-filled day of activities for youth from 4-H and the Syracuse community. Offerings include STEM activities, food systems project and crafts. Snacks and lunch will be provided.

Documentary Premiere: ‘A Blueprint for Re-Renewal’

Dunbar Center 1453 S. State St. , Syracuse, NY, United States

The short documentary "A Blueprint for Re-renewal" will premiere at the Dunbar Center April 13. The film is a brief narrative of the history and culture of Pioneer Homes and asks questions about its planned demolition. It features interviews with former residents and public housing scholars and examines the human costs of re-renewal. Audience questions will follow a panel discussion that includes the Rev. H. Bishop Alex; David Rufus, NYCLU, and Ibraheem Abdi, social worker and resident. The event is supported by City Scripts, The Most Beautiful Home... Maybe, the Dunbar Center, the Engaged Humanities Network, SUNY-ESF's Digital Storytelling Studio and Write Out. Research for the documentary was supported by the SOURCE, the Renee Crowne Honors program and the Engaged Humanities Network.

Tot Tuesdays

Salt City Market Commnity Room 484 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Tot Tuesdays will be held in the Salt City Market community room. First, Storytime with Miss Jackie will begin at 11:30 a.m. (presented by the Onondaga Public Library), followed by Books, Balls and Blocks at Noon (presented by the Early Childhood Alliance and Help Me Grow).

Syracuse Poster Project Unveiling of 2021 Poster Series

City Hall Commons 201 E. Washington St. , Syracuse, NY, United States

The top 10 posters will be unveiled 6 p.m. April 21 at City Hall Commons by the Syracuse Poster Project. Then the Downtown Committee of Syracuse will install the posters along Salina and Warren streets. The posters will remain on display for a year.

Global Conservation Series

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry 1 Forestry Dr., Syracuse, NY, United States

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) will welcome Dr. Stuart Pimm, an expert in present-day extinctions, to campus at 7 p.m. April 21 for the Global Conservation Series lecture in the College’s Gateway Center.

Pimm is a world leader in the study of present-day extinctions and what can be done to prevent them. He is a professor of Conservation at Duke University.

During his talk, Pimm will tackle the issue of mass species extinction and share his vision for conservation. He has dedicated his career to understanding what causes extinction and finding solutions to save species, based on science and involving the local communities in which they live.

The lecture and following reception are free and open to the public.

Free

South Side Earth Day Cleanup

Volunteers from 15+ organizations will gather from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23, to
clean city sidewalks in honor of Earth Day, starting at South Salina and Tallman streets down to Ballantyne Road. For more information or to donate to the Earth Day cleanup efforts, contact Southsidecleanup315@gmail.com.

I-81 Community Meeting and Walking Tour

STEAM at Dr. King 416 E. Raynor Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States

The New York Civil Liberties Union will host two Saturday meetings, April 23 and 30, to discuss the new I-81 plan (FEIS), the proposed roundabout and what's next. To RSVP, email katwater@nyclu.org.

Benefit Concert for Ukraine

Church of the Most Holy Rosary 111 Roberts Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States

A benefit concert for Ukraine will be offered by Symphoria with local Ukrainian groups at 7:30 p.m. April 23, at the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, 111 Roberts Ave. InterFaith Works of CNY will collect donations during this event to support Ukrainian refugee resettlement in CNY.

Lao History in Four Courses

Salt City Market 484 S. Salina St., Syracuse, United States

Try Lao cooking during a four-course meal along with a food demo and a bit of fun Lao food history to go along with it all. Session will be held 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 24, in the teaching kitchen. For tickets, visit bit.ly/3jc4qik