Prostate Cancer Screening

AMP Urology 1226 E Water St. , Syracuse , NY, United States

Free prostate cancer screenings and more will be offered by Crouse Hospital from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at AMP Urology, 1226 E Water St.; free parking is available.

Free

TACNY’s Junior Cafe Scientifique Lecture Series

Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology 500 S. Franklin St., Syracuse, NY, United States

The Engineering History of the Erie Canal will be presented Sept. 19 as part of TACNY’s Junior Cafe Scientifique lecture series. Samuel P. Clemence, P.E., PhD teaching at L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science at Syracuse University, will present. The Erie Canal, completed in 1825, links the waters of Lake Erie in the west to the Hudson River in the east. The engineering achievements of the Erie Canal are one of the great stories of American technology. It has been called the Mother of Cities, Pathway to an Empire and the Eighth Wonder of the World. The presentation will be multi-media including songs and videos and animations describing the planning, construction and completion of the canal. The presentation will also include a description of the history and construction of the City of Canals—Venice Italy. The City of Venice is facing serious problems with rising tides and floodwaters damaging the fabric of the city. Learn about the massive construction project has just been completed to protect this historic treasure. Middle-school students and others interested in learning more about the Erie Canal are invited to attend the free. Walk-ins are welcome, but we ask that people RSVP by emailing jrcafe@tacny.org by Sept. 11. Students must be accompanied by an adult and may explore the MOST at no cost after the event.

Free

CNY Volunteer Fair

Destiny USA 9090 Destiny USA Drive, Syracuse, NY, United States

The 6th annual CNY Volunteer Fair will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Destiny USA. The fair will welcome more than 50 organizations needing volunteers. It is a wonderful opportunity for students in need of service credit, people exploring careers or job paths and for everyone who would like to spend time helping their community. Free to attend. For more information, contact Diana Abdella at (315) 428-9651.

Free

Preschool Play & Learn

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

Children can celebrate their favorite characters and authors with books, songs, rhymes and fun activities. For more information, call (315) 435-3395.

Free

Free Falls Risk Assessment

Westcott Community Center 826 Euclid Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States

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.

Free

Urban Jobs Task Force Rally for Jobs

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

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.

CRB Community Outreach

Boys & Girls Club of Syracuse 2100 E. Fayette Street, 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

2015 Successful Business Women Awards

The Oncenter Convention Center 800 South State St., Syracuse, NY, United States

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.

$30

After-school Crafts

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

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.

Free

Foster Care & Adoption Info Session for LGBTQ People

Q Center 835 Hiawatha Blvd., Syracuse, NY, United States

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.

Free