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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
The Syracuse City Redistricting Commission (SCRC) recently began its work on proposing new district lines for the city of Syracuse. Several meetings have been scheduled to provide opportunities for residents to ask questions as well as provide input and information on their desires regarding political boundaries.
A blood drive for the American Red Cross will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, at the Salt City Market community room. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter SALTCITY to register for an appointment.
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).
Join the Central New York Community Foundation to learn more about The Black Equity & Excellence Fund. During this virtual session, staff will review eligibility requirements and details about how to apply for funding. Staff will also take questions. The deadline to apply for funding is July 8, 2022.
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