Believe in Syracuse will hold an Office Opening from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at South Side Innovation Center. Believe in Syracuse's Office Opening is sponsored by Wegmans who is providing free food and beverages for the event. Also at the event, attendees will learn more about the South Side Innovation Center (SSIC) and all the tenants that call it home.
The Eastside Community Festival will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Bethany Baptist Church. The festival will include a kids zone, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, a community church kickoff, live music and more. Admission to this event is free and open to the public however there will be minimal fees for food and other merchandise for sale. For more information, contact (315) 567-1268.
Meeting of the Minds: Minority Business Networking Event will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Nikao Eventz & Catering, 128 Burnet Ave. Cost to attend is $10. On the second Tuesday of every month, Nikao Eventz & Catering and Cuse Culture Magazine will host this networking event that “Bridges the Gap” between minority businesses within the Central New York region. Complimentary bites available from 5 to 6 p.m. For vendor opportunities, email CuseCulture@gmail.com
Walter Dixie will host a community event for residents to hear from all local candidates running for public office this coming November. The session will begin at 6 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Southwest Community Center.
Children can celebrate their favorite characters and authors with books, songs, rhymes and fun activities.
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.
The ACTS Community Violence and Youth Task Force will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 10, at the Southwest Community Center located at 401 South Ave. The Alliance of Communities Transforming Syracuse (ACTS) is a grassroots, interfaith network advocating for social justice. Learn more at http://www.acts-syracuse.org/
Test your skills on the Nintendo Wii and enjoy an assortment of games. Open to ages 6 through 12. For more information, call (315) 435-3395.
Save the Rain will hold its annual Clean Water Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 12 at 650 Hiawatha Blvd W. in Syracuse. This fun and educational event is free, open to the public and fun for all ages. To learn more, visit http://savetherain.us/2015-fair/
Frank Kobliski, executive director with Centro, and Steve Koegel, vice president of marketing & communications for Centro, will visit the Sept. 14 Tomorrow's Neighborhoods Today meeting at 6 p.m. at the South Side Innovation Center. Information will be offered on recent advocacy activities within the group's service area. The TNT Area 3 Planning Council meets regularly on the 1st Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at South Side Innovation Center, 2610 S. Salina Street. The September meeting has been moved later in the month due to the Labor Day Holiday. For more information, email TNT@SyrGov.net.
Children can celebrate their favorite characters and authors with books, songs, rhymes and fun activities. For more information, call (315) 435-3395.
Beauchamp Branch Library will screen “Cinderella” starting at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, and provide free popcorn to attendees. Open to all ages
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.
Crouse Hospital’s Spirit of Women program continues its journey to good health with an Indian-themed getaway from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Drumlins Country Club. This latest Passport to Health event provides a relaxed setting that encourages women to care for their wellbeing, with this program being held during Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. A feature of the evening is a presentation led by Mary Cunningham, MD, Crouse GYN oncology surgeon. She will explain the latest information related to GYN cancer prevention, detection and treatment, followed by a question and answer session. The event also includes authentic Indian food, music and dance, and guests can also enjoy henna tattoos, yoga and meditation instruction and a fun photo booth. The event is free, but pre-registration is required and can be made by calling (315) 472-2464 or visiting crouse.org/passport.
A F.O.C.U.S. Forum on "Public Safety Through Technology and the Environment" will be held from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at City Hall Commons on the first floor. The guest presenter will be Frank Fowler, Syracuse Chief of Police. Fowler will discuss how new technology and changes in the environment work to make a safe community. To be an Age-Friendly community, safety is a vital factor. Read the recommendations in the F.O.C.U.S. report “Shaping an age-Friendly CNY” found on at: www.focussyracuse.org. All are welcome.
Test your skills on the Nintendo Wii and enjoy an assortment of games. Open to ages 6 through 12. For more information, call (315) 435-3395.
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.
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.
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.
Children can celebrate their favorite characters and authors with books, songs, rhymes and fun activities. For more information, call (315) 435-3395.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 2015 Winston Gaskin Walk for Wellness and Stroke Prevention will be held Saturday, Sept. 26, at Upper Onondaga Park in Syracuse. The walk is scheduled for 9 to 11 a.m., with registration from 8:30 to 9 a.m., at the park, bounded by Roberts Avenue, Crossett Street and Onondaga Avenue. There is a $10 event registration fee for adults that includes a walk T-shirt. All funds raised at the event benefit health and wellness programs provided by 100 Black Men of Syracuse, Inc. For more information, call the group’s office at (315) 443-8749 or visit 100blackmensyr.org.
Scoop Jardine will join The William G. Pomeroy Foundation and Marrow Nation at a bone marrow drive in honor of 2-year-old patient Baby King. The drive will be held Saturday, Sept. 26, on the Quad at the Carrier Dome from 10 a.m. to noon before the SU vs. LSU football game.
Join Beauchamp Branch Library for a Community Read-out of banned books written by and about African-Americans, this year commemorating the 50th anniversary of The Autobiography of Malcolm X. The 4th Annual Black & Banned Books Week event is free and open to all who cherish the freedom to read. Sign-up at the library today or call (315) 435-3395.
Bus Rabid Transit will be explored at a Community Forum set for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 29, at the Onondaga Free Library, 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike. This session will be the 11th in a series hosted by the Moving People Transportation Coalition. These discussions are based on critical concerns about the future of transportation in our community. The featured speaker for the evening will be an official from the Capital District Transportation Authority.
Children can celebrate their favorite characters and authors with books, songs, rhymes and fun activities.
A broad coalition of grassroots organizations, not-for-profit agencies, community gardeners, university partners and other interested stakeholders have organized the first Syracuse Food Justice Symposium, to be held Oct. 2-3, 2015 at the All Saints Church Spiritual Renewal Center, 1342 Lancaster Ave.
The Link Gallery at the Warehouse will present Syracuse University’s PAL Project collaboration with Southwest Community Center with a public Reception from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at the Nancy Cantor Warehouse, 350 W. Fayette St. The project, No Pressing Rewind, is free and open to the public.
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