Community Events Calendar
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May 7, 2026 – May 14, 2026
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CNY Solidarity & Indivisible Onondaga County
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Upcoming Meeting Schedule: May 31 | June 7
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Data Center Moratorium Public Hearing Thursday, May 07, 06:30 PM – 09:30 PM Lysander Town Hall, 8220 Loop Rd, Baldwinsville The town board will be hosting a public hearing regarding the data center moratorium and will be voting!!! Please come, share your thoughts/concerns and be heard! Even if you’re not into public speaking, in person attendance is key to the passing of the moratorium!!! Please respond to the event decisively if possible to facilitate a sign up sheet for comments in the event that it is requested/required. More Information
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Hunger In Plain Sight Mini Documentary And Panel Discussion Thursday, May 07, 06:30 PM – 08:30 PM Community Folk Art Center, 805 East Genesee Street, Syracuse Brought to you by: Cuse Culture, Documented by: Kyle Williams Jr., Produced by: Victoria Coit, Funded by: Syracuse Onondaga Food System Alliance (SOFSA) RSVP and Save Your Seat
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Renewable Heat Now-Power Hour Thursday, May 07, 07:00 PM – 08:00 PM Virtual event Be sure to sign up for our next Power Hour on Thursday, May 7at 7pm. We’ll share what made it into the budget and take action together if it’s not finalized yet! Then we’ll talk about what else we’re fighting for this legislative session, which ends June 4th. No matter what, we’ll keep on fighting for policies and funding to phase fossil fuels out of buildings to fight climate change, lower utility bills, create good green jobs, and make New York healthier! Register
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How to Talk Sex Ed & Fight Disinformation Thursday, May 07, 7:30-8:30 pm Red, Wine & Blue virtual event There’s a lot of noise and misinformation about what kids are actually learning in schools when it comes to sex education. Let’s cut through the confusion. Join us to hear from Jaclyn Friedman of EducateUS about what’s really taught in school, what are the biggest myths, and why disinformation around sex ed is spreading. We’ll break down what age-appropriate education actually looks like, address common misconceptions, and equip you with guidance on how to talk about this issue with family and friends. Register
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Weekly Pop-Up Protest Join our Pop-Up Street Protest on Fri. May 8th 5:00 pm at the intersection of Westcott St & Euclid Ave, Syracuse
Sign Up Here
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GreeningUSA Annual Meeting Friday, May 08, 08:30 AM – 11:30 AM Philanthropy Center, 431 E Fayette St. Syracuse The 22nd Annual Meeting will begin with a report of GreeningUSA’s activities followed by presentation of GreeningUSA’s “Sustaining Our Community” 2025 awards to recognize people, organizations and projects demonstrating leadership and commitment to sustainability embodied in GreeningUSA’s 12 Traits of Sustainable Communities. The concluding segment of the meeting will give attendees an opportunity to engage with three members of the Onondaga County Legislature who will join us to share their ideas, plans and objectives as Onondaga County prepares to become a hub for memory chip manufacturing.
Free Registration
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Saturday Info Session: How to report ICE in CNY Saturday, May 09, 01:30 PM – 03:00 PM Virtual Event This training is for community members who want to know what to look out for and how to report ICE sightings in the area. It is NOT a comprehensive ICE Watch training or a Know Your Rights training. These will be held on the 2nd Saturday of every month; If there are cancellations, they will be published on SIRDN Social Media. Register
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UNDERSTANDING AND ENGAGING YOUNG VOTERS Monday, May 11, 7:30-8:30 pm Red, Wine & Blue virtual event Young voters are often talked about but not always truly understood. Join us to hear from Voters of Tomorrow about the reality of youth voting today, what issues matter most, and who plays a role in engaging them. You’ll learn how to have real, meaningful conversations with the young voters in your life. You’ll also hear from the founder of Donuts + Democracy about creative, fun ways to spark engagement and bring fresh energy into civic participation. Register
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NONVIOLENCE ACTION TRAINING SAT., May 16, 9am-3:30pm: Register to receive location All Saints Parish & Syracuse Cultural Workers will host a NONVIOLENCE ACTION TRAINING for community members who want to deepen their understanding of nonviolent campaigns and prepare for thoughtful, disciplined participation within the context of immigration reform. The training will focus on the principles and practices of nonviolent action, personal readiness, and the shared responsibility that comes with collective efforts for justice. More details about the agenda and logistics will follow — please consider participating! Contact our Dale Avers with questions or concerns: 315-4158436 or daleavers@gmail.com. To register, complete the survey at this link: Non-Violent Registration Training. A light lunch will be provided.
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Music For Palestine Saturday, May 16, 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society, 3800 E Genesee St,Syracuse Performances and readings by local musicians, writers and activists, including the world premiere of Steve Button’s If I Must Die featuring soprano Laura Enslin, trombone octet and mixed chorus. Open to the public. $15 suggested donation at the door. Proceeds benefit Gaza Soup Kitchen, the Middle East Children’s Alliance and Playgrounds for Palestine. The venue is wheelchair accessible. More Information
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Know Your Rights Trainings Wednesday, May 20, 6:30 pm Recurring Zoom event Members of SIRDN’s Outreach, Education & Training Committee will provide information on the U.S. immigration system, your rights when interacting with immigration agents, and how to organize and prepare for the future. This event is designed for new allies and volunteers. Registration is required.
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Breathe Easy: Health, Money, & Clean School Buses Webinar Thursday, May 21 at 12:00pm Virtual Event Attend this webinar exploring the state of air quality in New York, the health and financial costs, and the benefits of switching to clean school buses, presented by the NYLCV Education Fund and the American Lung Association of New York. Over 1.1 million children in New York are breathing extremely unhealthy levels of air pollution — and the diesel buses that take them to and from school every day are part of the problem.
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STREET HEAT2026 Spring, Summer, And Fall Schedule Year round: Every Friday afternoon. 4 to 4:45 pm justice for Palestine; no more U.S. funding Israeli genocide; U.S.: stop terrorizing families in Gaza; and so on. West sidewalk of the intersection of Erie Blvd. East Genesee St, Dewitt (across from the Fire Dept.)
Beginning first Saturday in April: 4/4/26 Every Saturday 9 to 9:45 am with a variety of issues : anti-militarism, racism, Palestine genocide, Anti-nuke, climate disaster, etc. Across from the main entrance to the Syracuse regional market, 2100 park st
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Donate to the CNY Solidarity Coalition
CNY Solidarity Coalition contributes regularly to local progressive organizations: Syracuse Peace Council, National Action Network, & Urban Jobs Coalition. We also make occasional donations as needed to other local groups. We depend on your donations for this. Please note donations are not tax deductible.
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