COVIDeo Chats: District Updates and Q&A – 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Noon Thursdays through June 9. Hosted by the Syracuse City School District, Office of Family Engagement and Parent University.

A day of service and solidarity dedicated to George Floyd will be held starting 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, at South Presbyterian Church. Those interested in donating, text CertifyCNY to 24365.

COVIDeo Chats: District Updates and Q&A – 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Noon Thursdays through June 9. Hosted by the Syracuse City School District, Office of Family Engagement and Parent University.

Join the Central New York Community Foundation for a virtual update on the community's recent work to raise and distribute vital funding in Central New York to support nonprofit organizations working with those who are disproportionately impacted by economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. This virtual gathering will include a short presentation and time for our speakers to answer your questions, which may be submitted in advance. Discussion points will include: What has been done so far and what has been learned; perspectives on the current environment for nonprofits and residents; next steps and emerging trends, and how you can help. Presenters are: Peter Dunn, president & CEO of CNYCF; Frank Ridzi, VP of community investment at CNYCF; Nan Eaton, president at United Way of Central New York, and Sharon Owens, Deputy Mayor of Syracuse.

Onondaga County is offering mobile testing at various locations for so anyone can get a COVID-19 test. Testing will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 5, at PSLA at Fowler High School. To register, visit https://covid19.ongov.net/appointments/ or call (315) 435-8800.

This online event is a collaborative effort. Sponsors include: Black Lives Matter, SPAARC, WHJ Minority Bar Association and NYCLU. RSVP to acroom@lscny.org to receive Zoom link.

The Syracuse Chapter of the NAACP will hold a mask, gloves and hand sanitizer giveaway from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 6, at three locations in Syracuse: The Dunbar Center, 1453 S. State St.; The Northeast Community Center, 716 Hawley Ave., and The Spanish Action League, 700 Oswego St.

The event will be held outdoors, rain or shine, while supplies last.

To learn more, email syracusenaacp@gmail.com or call (315) 440-6340.

All welcome to this food giveaway. All food is provided on a first come, first serve basis. Single boxes of food are provided per registrant with proof of address. This allows for those clients that are present (meaning onsite) that carpool together to the giveaways, to register as differing households and produce proof of differing addresses to receive more than one box per car. You must be onsite to receive a box, and clients should remain in their car. To learn more, call (833) 44-TABLE or email info@thetablefoodpantry.org.

Stewardship day to launch the use of the new 80V electric mower, sheet mulch around the raised beds, manage trash, cleavers, bindweed, prune berry bushes and canes, organize other infrastructure such as fencing and signage. Volunteers welcome.

Onondaga County is offering mobile testing at various locations for so anyone can get a COVID-19 test. Testing will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at Grant Middle School. To register, visit https://covid19.ongov.net/appointments/ or call (315) 435-8800.

COVIDeo Chats: District Updates and Q&A – 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Noon Thursdays through June 9. Hosted by the Syracuse City School District, Office of Family Engagement and Parent University.

There will be a committee meeting of the Neighborhood Preservation (Homeless & Housing Vulnerable) Committee at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10. This meeting will be held via WebEx. 

The purpose of this meeting is to gather relevant information and public input on the proposed amendment to the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, Chapter 54, entitled “Lead Abatement and Control," amending to allow Code Enforcement to test and properly cite appropriate violations of the presence of lead in dwelling units.

Join Home HeadQuarters for a quick Facebook Live Lunch and Learn about budgeting in crises.

Onondaga County Public Libraries has partnered with Syracuse Shakespeare In The Park (SSITP) to virtually stage "Shakespeare Unstaged!" Enjoy a sampling of scenes, monologues and sonnets performed by the talented volunteers of SSITP on Facebook Live. Visit facebook.com/OnondagaCountyPublicLibraries on Thursdays at 2 p.m. to tune in.

The city of Syracuse rose from humble beginnings to become the fifth most populous city in New York state, and grew as a result of the Erie Canal and the industry it spurred. The city no longer has the Erie Canal, but it is still home to the only remaining weighlock from the 19th century waterway. Join The Erie Canal Museum staff for a Facebook Live program by Curator Ashley Maready, detailing Syracuse's early history through its canal years to the present day. It's free and open to all. Be sure to post questions in the comments on this event, or ask questions during the program.

Onondaga Historical Association's Downtown Syracuse location is a lot bigger than what you may have seen. So much of its downtown building is collections and storage. Tour the exhibits, offices, collections and special storage with OHA's Curator of History Bob Searing virtually at 1:30 p.m. every Friday. Searing will go live to take you through different parts of the museum while telling the stories and history of our county.

Join The Brady Farm Saturday, June 13, for a intimate conversation on "Food Systems To Support Healthy Communities." This virtual event will stream live on The Brady Farm Facebook page.

Attention Book Lovers. This is your chance to meet with other book lovers to share your thoughts about the books you’re currently reading or listening to. Amanda from Betts Branch and Joanne from Soule Branch will keep the discussion rolling with thought-provoking questions about your latest read. Registration is required. Visit bit.ly/BookDiscussionJune17 to sign up. Participants will be sent a link to join a Zoom meeting.

The June meeting of the Page Turners Book Club will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, virtually via the video conferencing platform Zoom. Members will discuss "The Song of Achilles" by Madeline Miller. All are welcome to attend for a thoughtful group discussion.

To RSVP, email Librarian Kara at kconley@cldandj.org for the Zoom meeting link.

Onondaga County Public Libraries has partnered with Syracuse Shakespeare In The Park (SSITP) to virtually stage "Shakespeare Unstaged!" Enjoy a sampling of scenes, monologues and sonnets performed by the talented volunteers of SSITP on Facebook Live. Visit facebook.com/OnondagaCountyPublicLibraries on Thursdays at 2 p.m. to tune in.

Who are your ancestors’ FANS (friends/family, associates and neighbors)? By learning about them, you can more easily trace your own family. Learn where to get information on these FANS and how to use it in your research on your family. Visit bit.ly/FANClubJune5 to sign up. Participants will be sent a Zoom meeting link.

Join Sankofa Wellness & Resource and Liberty Resources for a virtual Juneteenth celebration honoring Black liberation. The event will include guest speakers, spoken word and more.

Onondaga Historical Association's Downtown Syracuse location is a lot bigger than what you may have seen. So much of its downtown building is collections and storage. Tour the exhibits, offices, collections and special storage with OHA's Curator of History Bob Searing virtually at 1:30 p.m. every Friday. Searing will go live to take you through different parts of the museum while telling the stories and history of our county.

Attention Book Lovers. This is your chance to meet with other book lovers to share your thoughts about the books you’re currently reading or listening to. Amanda from Betts Branch and Joanne from Soule Branch will keep the discussion rolling with thought-provoking questions about your latest read. Registration is required. Visit bit.ly/BookDiscussionJune24 to sign up. Participants will be sent a link to join a Zoom meeting.

Onondaga County Public Libraries has partnered with Syracuse Shakespeare In The Park (SSITP) to virtually stage "Shakespeare Unstaged!" Enjoy a sampling of scenes, monologues and sonnets performed by the talented volunteers of SSITP on Facebook Live. Visit facebook.com/OnondagaCountyPublicLibraries on Thursdays at 2 p.m. to tune in.

In this program, Leah Hill from CNY Young Naturalists will introduce you to cave geology and cave ecosystems. Participants will learn about caving as a hobby and a science, and will go on a virtual tour of a cave system located somewhere in North America. During this tour, features of the cave will be pointed out and explained. If you are interested in attending, register by visiting bit.ly/NatureTalkJune25. Participants will be sent a Zoom meeting link.

Onondaga Historical Association's Downtown Syracuse location is a lot bigger than what you may have seen. So much of its downtown building is collections and storage. Tour the exhibits, offices, collections and special storage with OHA's Curator of History Bob Searing virtually at 1:30 p.m. every Friday. Searing will go live to take you through different parts of the museum while telling the stories and history of our county.

Onondaga Historical Association's Downtown Syracuse location is a lot bigger than what you may have seen. So much of its downtown building is collections and storage. Tour the exhibits, offices, collections and special storage with OHA's Curator of History Bob Searing virtually at 1:30 p.m. every Friday. Searing will go live to take you through different parts of the museum while telling the stories and history of our county.

Vegan CNY Community Food Share provides healthy, vegan food to people who need it. Typically available  is an assortment of homemade and packaged food like hot soup, bread, along with fruit, coffee and clothing and other items.

While the mission of the program is to share with the most vulnerable, it is not all about “charity.” Food Share is an opportunity to be in solidarity with those who are most often overlooked, who fall through the cracks in our system. The group provides food; in return, they get the opportunity to know their neighbors better, to hear music, engage in conversation and share stories.

Attendees asked to walk to honor victims of violence and to show outrage for gun violence in the community.