UPCOMING EVENTS

What: WBOC’s program year kicks off with the theme "Possibility." Guest speaker is co-executive director at Vera House, Angela Douglas; author, speaker, independent consultant and cancer survivor. When: Networking at 4:30 p.m. and program at 5 p.m. Where: Collegian Hotel & Suites, 1060 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13210 Info: www.wboconnection.org to register

Thursday, September 8 InterFaith Works Leadership Award Dinner

What: InterFaith Works will honor those who have proven to be Resilient Leaders in times of great disruption and challenge. Among those honored at the event: Casey Crabill of OCC, Donna DeSiato of East Syracuse Minoa schools and Kimberly Townsend of Loretto. Dinner proceeds support InterFaith Works’ mission. When: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: SRC Arena & Events Center at Onondaga Community College, 4585 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215 Info: www.interfaithworkscny.org/ilad for tickets

Thursday, Sept. 8 and Saturday, Sept. 10 Open auditions at Syracuse Stage

What: Syracuse Stage will host general auditions for local Equity and Non-Equity actors. Seeking local actors for several upcoming performance opportunities as part of Cold Read Festival of New Plays (Oct. 18 – 23), “Our Town” (March 20 – April 16, 2023) and more. Actors 18 and up of all ethnicities are strongly encouraged to audition. When: 6 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 8 and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 10 Where: Syracuse Stage / SU Drama Complex, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY Info: Contact Cynthia Reid at cjmoor02@syr.edu

Friday, Sept. 9 2nd Annual CNY Land Trust EverGreen EverBlue BBQ fundraiser

What: Theme will be country fun. Proceeds to further the Land Trust’s mission. Food provided by Dinosaur-Bar-B-Que, dessert by Skippy’s Ice Cream Truck. Skaneateles Brewery will serve beer on tap. Wine donated by Anyela’s. A silent auction will also be held. Music provided by Los Blancos from 7 to 10 p.m. When: 5 to 10 p.m. Where: 2989 Bacher Road, Skaneateles, NY 13152 Info: www.cnylandtrust.org for tickets What: Event showcases the many great opportunities in CNY for senior living and what’s available for in-home care for yourself or an older loved one. Music and food will be available. When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: CNY Regional Market E-Shed, 2100 Park St, Syracuse, NY 13208 Info: https://pacecny.org/event/cny-senior-housing-care-expo/

Saturday, Sept. 17 21st Pagan Pride Day celebration

What: The event offers live music, dancers, drumming, workshops on Pagan culture; vendors offering a variety of unique handcrafted items; children’s activities and food. There is an Autumn Equinox ceremony that visitors can observe or partake in. Through education, activism, charity and community, this festival promotes tolerance and understanding between people with differing beliefs. Non-Pagans can better understand those who follow an Earth-centered spiritual path. When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Long Branch Park 3813 Long Branch Rd, Liverpool, NY 13090 Info: wwww.cnyppd.org

Sunday, Sept. 18 10th Annual Raise A Glass!

What: Annual fall fundraiser for the Nascentia Health Charitable Foundation. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and basket raffle, wine tasting, games and awards. Le Moyne College President Dr. Linda LeMura will receive the Civic Engagement Excellence Award and Jan Maloff, founder of CNY Bicycle Giveaway, will receive the Community Champion Award. The Nascentia Health Charitable Foundation helps improve quality of life for financially challenged patients and their families through donations of items that improve their safety, independence, and self-sufficiency. When: 1 to 4 p.m. Where: Lakeshore Yacht and Country Club 6777 Lakeshore Rd, Cicero, NY 13039 Info: nascentiahealth.org/raiseaglass for tickets