The Tomorrow's Neighborhoods Today South Side sector will hold a virtual community meeting at 6 p.m. March 7. To learn more, contact Tina Zagyva, TNT operations manager, at TNTsyracuse@gmail.com or (315) 448-8178.
Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr. is a New York Times bestseller, whose writings examine the difficulties of race in America, combining history, philosophy, religion and a passion for social justice. He will speak in Syracuse as part of the Gifford Author Series. His most recent book, "Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own," acknowledges Baldwin’s inspiration, instruction and guidance on matters of race. He frequently appears in the media, as a columnist for TIME Magazine and as an MSNBC contributor.
Residents in California, Texas, Florida and New York filed the largest number of fraud complaints by older Americans. An FBI Special Agent, as well as representatives from the U.S. Attorney’s office, will give a presentation on how to better protect seniors from falling victim to fraud. The presentation will teach attendees how to recognize potential criminal schemes, what to do if you or a loved one has fallen victim to a fraudulent scam and where to go for additional information. Light refreshments will be provided. Seminars will be held in the Activity Room at the DeWitt Town Hall.
An open house for students entering first and second grades to learn more about the Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. March 15. SAS is a tuition-free public charter school open to all Central New York students. She school provides student meals, small class sizes, with two teachers for the younger grades. Middle school as well as a high school grades are offered, with college course options for 11th and 12th grade students. To learn more, call (315) 469-9404 or email sasesmainoffice@sany.org.
Amazon recruiters will be available to talk about job opportunities, open positions, how to apply, job benefits and work culture from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, March 18, at the Syracuse EOC, 100 New St.
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.
Corcoran High School students will perform "The Drowsy Chaperone" as their spring musical at 7 p.m. March 18 and 19. Attendees may choose-your-own-ticket-price or pay the suggested ticket price of $5.
An open house for students entering first and second grades to learn more about the Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. March 19. SAS is a tuition-free public charter school open to all Central New York students. She school provides student meals, small class sizes, with two teachers for the younger grades. Middle school as well as a high school grades are offered, with college course options for 11th and 12th grade students. To learn more, call (315) 469-9404 or email sasesmainoffice@sany.org.
An open house for students entering Kindergarten to learn more about the Syracuse Academy of Science Elementary School will be held from 11 a.m. to noon March 19. SAS is a tuition-free public charter school open to all Central New York students. She school provides student meals, small class sizes, with two teachers for the younger grades. Middle school as well as a high school grades are offered, with college course options for 11th and 12th grade students. To learn more, call (315) 469-9404 or email sasesmainoffice@sany.org.
Corcoran High School students will perform "The Drowsy Chaperone" as their spring musical at 7 p.m. March 18 and 19. Attendees may choose-your-own-ticket-price or pay the suggested ticket price of $5.
Join Beauchamp Branch Children's Librarian, Sara, for a short virtual storytime. This storytime is designed for younger children, limiting the time to 20-30 minutes to compensate for the short attention spans. It is held over Zoom.
The Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs will host two in-person job fairs at the Bob Cecile Community Center, 174 W. Seneca Turnpike. The first will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, and the second from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26.
Parks staff will be available to answer questions and conduct onsite interviews. Job seekers are encouraged to bring copies of resumes, qualifications and certifications. Open positions include: arts & crafts instructors; certified pool operators; fitness instructors (youth and senior fitness and water exercise); lifeguards; night security; park maintenance; summer recreation program site leaders and assistants, and swim instructors.
The Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs will host a job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at the Bob Cecile Community Center, 174 W. Seneca Turnpike.
Parks staff will be available to answer questions and conduct onsite interviews. Job seekers are encouraged to bring copies of resumes, qualifications and certifications. Open positions include: arts & crafts instructors; certified pool operators; fitness instructors (youth and senior fitness and water exercise); lifeguards; night security; park maintenance; summer recreation program site leaders and assistants, and swim instructors.
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.
Dr. Jim Zogby, founder of the Arab American Institute, will deliver a lecture on "Out of Many, We are One: What it Means to Honor Our Promise to New Americans" at 4 p.m. Mach 30 at Le Moyne College in the James Commons.
Visitor parking is located in the C lot off of Springfield Road. For more information, contact Tabor Fisher at DiversityCouncil@LeMoyne.edu.
The annual summer Photo Walk is The Stand Newspaper's largest community event, bringing together photographers of all skill levels and ages to explore the South Side, take photos and practice their skills. This exhibition features 51 photographs taken by 46 photographers during this event throughout its 12-year history and is a visual testament to the struggles and resiliency of the neighborhood.
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