This week's calls to action include the following events and activities. All are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.

Talk on applying faith

The Interfaith Alliance of Rochester will present "Are We Working Our Faith?" a talk by James Lawrence, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, at the Nazareth College Shults Center. Lawrence is the retired editor of the Democrat and Chronicle's editorial page.

Community input to ease traffic

The New York State Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing regarding the Route 390-490 Lyell Avenue interchange in Gates on Thursday, June 25, at Gates Town Hall, 1605 Buffalo Road. The public hearing will begin at 7:30 p.m., but the DOT will hold an open house prior to that to provide additional information. The open house is from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. An updated draft design report and environmental assessment will be available for public viewing. Portions of the report are also available on the project's website: www.dot.ny.gov/390Lyell.

Lake Avenue improvement meeting

The City of Rochester will hold a public meeting on the Lake Avenue improvement project at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10. The road is being reconstructed and city officials are seeking public input. The meeting will be held at School 42, 3330 Lake Avenue. Information: 428-6862.