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.
Photos of community representation from the past 12 years of The Stand's annual Photo Walks, an innovative community building photography project, are on display at ArtRage, located at 505 Hawley Ave., through May 14. Public hours are: 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Attendees are encouraged to wear masks. Contact the gallery with questions at (315) 218-5711.
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.
Photos of community representation from the past 12 years of The Stand's annual Photo Walks, an innovative community building photography project, are on display at ArtRage, located at 505 Hawley Ave., through May 14. Public hours are: 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Attendees are encouraged to wear masks. Contact the gallery with questions at (315) 218-5711.
South Side volunteers have organized a town hall meeting focused on police and community relations in order to establish a positive dialogue. For further information, contact Jackie at (845) 667-1448.
The CNY Cancer Alliance will host a free community health fair for anyone who lives in the greater Syracuse region. Visitors can schedule a screening in the Upstate Mobile Mammogram Van and make an appointment to donate in the American Red Cross Bloodmobile. Several other agencies from across Western and Central New York will be on hand to answer questions about services available for cancer patients and their caregivers.
Photos of community representation from the past 12 years of The Stand's annual Photo Walks, an innovative community building photography project, are on display at ArtRage, located at 505 Hawley Ave., through May 14. Public hours are: 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Attendees are encouraged to wear masks. Contact the gallery with questions at (315) 218-5711.
The New York Civil Liberties Union will host a meeting to discuss the new I-81 plan (FEIS), the proposed roundabout and what's next. To RSVP, email katwater@nyclu.org.
The Tomorrow's Neighborhoods Today South Side sector will hold an in-person community meeting at 6 p.m. May 2, at the South Side Innovation Center. To learn more, contact Tina Zagyva, TNT operations manager, at TNTsyracuse@gmail.com or (315) 448-8178.
Photos of community representation from the past 12 years of The Stand's annual Photo Walks, an innovative community building photography project, are on display at ArtRage, located at 505 Hawley Ave., through May 14. Public hours are: 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Attendees are encouraged to wear masks. Contact the gallery with questions at (315) 218-5711.
Photos of community representation from the past 12 years of The Stand's annual Photo Walks, an innovative community building photography project, are on display at ArtRage, located at 505 Hawley Ave., through May 14. Public hours are: 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Attendees are encouraged to wear masks. Contact the gallery with questions at (315) 218-5711.
Photos of community representation from the past 12 years of The Stand's annual Photo Walks, an innovative community building photography project, are on display at ArtRage, located at 505 Hawley Ave., through May 14. Public hours are: 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Attendees are encouraged to wear masks. Contact the gallery with questions at (315) 218-5711.
A Gun Buyback will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, may 7, at St. Lucy’s Food Pantry, 425 Gifford St. Those who return hand guns assault rifles and other firearms under the amnesty program will be eligible to receive a financial payment in the form of a pre-paid gift card. The following types of firearms will be accepted at the following rates: Assault Rifle - $300, Handgun - $150, Rifle or Shotgun - $75, Non-working, replica or antique gun - $25. Additional gift card may be available for ghost gun or non-serialized guns.No identification is needed to turn in a firearm and no questions are asked of persons dropping off firearms. Weapons returned must be unloaded and placed in a box or plastic or paper bag. Individuals can surrender as many firearms as they wish to provide. Licensed gun dealers and active or retired law enforcement officers are not eligible for the program.The program is hosted by the Office of New York State Attorney General Letitia James.
Photos of community representation from the past 12 years of The Stand's annual Photo Walks, an innovative community building photography project, are on display at ArtRage, located at 505 Hawley Ave., through May 14. Public hours are: 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Attendees are encouraged to wear masks. Contact the gallery with questions at (315) 218-5711.
Photos of community representation from the past 12 years of The Stand's annual Photo Walks, an innovative community building photography project, are on display at ArtRage, located at 505 Hawley Ave., through May 14. Public hours are: 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Attendees are encouraged to wear masks. Contact the gallery with questions at (315) 218-5711.
Photos of community representation from the past 12 years of The Stand's annual Photo Walks, an innovative community building photography project, are on display at ArtRage, located at 505 Hawley Ave., through May 14. Public hours are: 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Attendees are encouraged to wear masks. Contact the gallery with questions at (315) 218-5711.
The Strathmore Speakers Series and Onondaga Free Library will host an evening with author and Syracuse native M.C. Antil as he discusses “Floor Burns: Love, Passion and the 1967 Syracuse All-City Championship” 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12, over Zoom. A brief Q&A will follow Antil’s talk. This presentation is free and open to the public.
Photos of community representation from the past 12 years of The Stand's annual Photo Walks, an innovative community building photography project, are on display at ArtRage, located at 505 Hawley Ave., through May 14. Public hours are: 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Attendees are encouraged to wear masks. Contact the gallery with questions at (315) 218-5711.
Photos of community representation from the past 12 years of The Stand's annual Photo Walks, an innovative community building photography project, are on display at ArtRage, located at 505 Hawley Ave., through May 14. Public hours are: 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Attendees are encouraged to wear masks. Contact the gallery with questions at (315) 218-5711.
“A Chance to Be Seen” Variety Show. The event's theme is "We Are Family!" Auditions take place Saturday, May 14, on the field next to the Cannon Street Community Center (Corner of West Brighton Ave. and Cannon Street) from noon to 4 p.m. Performers are encouraged to send the music they will use for the audition by email to the show producer or bring their music on CD or mp3 format the day of the audition. Note, only clean, wholesome acts will be allowed to audition. For more information, contact show producer, Keith Muhammad, at (315) 469-5987 or by email at forcecny@aol.com.
Each May, Haitians across the world celebrate Haitian Heritage Month. Wear red and blue and join city staff at City Hall Plaza (the front steps of City Hall) to raise the Haitian Flag.
This annual conference features lively panel discussions on the organization’s core issues: healthy self-esteem, relationship violence awareness/prevention, STDs/HIV/AIDS awareness/prevention and teen pregnancy prevention. The conference also provides workshops that focus on higher education and career choices for teen girls.
A new Syracuse redistricting map will be made in May to better reflect the population changes seen in the 2020 Census. Attend a public hearing to represent your neighborhood, provide feedback and ensure your district is drawn with your neighborhood's interest.
A new Syracuse redistricting map will be made in May to better reflect the population changes seen in the 2020 Census. Attend a public hearing to represent your neighborhood, provide feedback and ensure your district is drawn with your neighborhood's interest.
A new Syracuse redistricting map will be made in May to better reflect the population changes seen in the 2020 Census. Attend a public hearing to represent your neighborhood, provide feedback and ensure your district is drawn with your neighborhood's interest.
Sen. Rachel May will host the 2022 State of the Youth Rally to promote safe schools and communities. New York Attorney General Letitia James; Arthur “Bobby” Harrison, founder of Faith and Hope Community Center; Clifford Ryan, OG’s Against Gun Violence, and others will join May as students across the Syracuse City School District gather in classrooms and auditoriums to watch the event.
The NAACP Syracuse and Onondaga County Chapter will hold its 43rd Annual Freedom Fund Award Dinner May 26. Award nominations can be sent to SyracuseNAACPHonorees@gmail.com
A community meeting will be held at 6 p.m. May 27 at the Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ with the Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens and Syracuse's new Police Chief Joe Cecile, along with other elected officials.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County’s Master Gardener volunteers will educate residents on Corning Avenue in Syracuse on preparing, planting and maintaining front yard flower gardens using donated perennials. The Blocks in Bloom aims to build community, enhance property values, promote safe neighborhoods and encourage healthy living. Residents are welcome to stop by, ask gardening questions and get information on becoming a Master Gardener. Additionally, there will be seedball making and planting activities for kids. To learn more: visit cceonondaga.org or contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County at (315) 424-9485.
Grab your camera and snap photos to document Syracuse's return to in-person events. On this Photo Meetup, photographers will join Jeffrey Perkins, who has been a physician and a photographer for 50 years. He’s been involved with Photo Walks for the past four years and believes that photography is empowering. He looks forward to leading a group to photograph this year's Taste of Syracuse, which returns to Clinton Square after a two-year hiatus.
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