This two-part course will provide an overview of the research that exists on Alzheimer's, pointing out both the most promising findings and the current limitations of our knowledge. During the second session, the Onondaga Health Department will have an opportunity to practice some of the strategies that appear to help people maintain or strengthen their cognitive abilities. This free class is for those who currently care for older, or disabled persons, or may become caregivers in the future. Session will be held on consecutive Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept 28 and Oct. 5 by presenter Ellen Somers at Natur-Tyme, 3160 Erie Blvd E. Registration is required by calling Cynthia at (315) 435-2362 ext. 4993 or emailing cstevenson@ongov.net. Interested attendees can also register on-line at www.ongov.net/aging/icare. Sponsored by Onondaga County Office for Aging and Alzheimer’s Association CNY Chapter.

A fund-raising event to honor members of the Syracuse community who are champions of diversity will be held 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, 100 E. Onondaga St. This year the honorees include: Community Service Award — Evelyn Carter, director of community relations for Wegmans; Unsung Hero — Mary Beth Basha, senior consumer advocate for National Grid, and the Corporate Commitment Award — CXtec. Cost is $125 per person. For more information, call Sharon Thompson at (315) 634-3719.

The Onondaga Environmental Institute, the Onondaga Historical Association and the Ska-nonh Center will hold a special event with the artists behind the Reviving Place Exhibition from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at the Ska-nonh Center.

South Side TNT Meeting will be held 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, at the South Side Innovation Center, 2610 S. Salina St. Free to attend. Tomorrow’s Neighborhoods Today Area 3 planning council regularly meets the first Monday of each month. TNT meetings are subject to change as necessary. For more information, call TNT Coordinator Tina Zagyva at (315) 448-8178 or email TZagyva@SyrGov.net.

Partnership for Onondaga Creek will hold a public community meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Brady Faith Center, 404 South Ave. Residents are welcome to join the Partnership during their monthly community meetings to help work toward environmental, social and economic justice in Syracuse.

The Onondaga County CA$H Coalition will hold an informational meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, in the Rosamond Gifford Room on the lower level of the United Way offices at 518 James St. This meeting is open to the public and will provide information about the services provided by the CA$H Coalition and its members, and how you can get involved. Topics will include outreach for VITA free tax preparation services and expanding the coalition's financial education activities. The group will also discuss how we can better connect with other community initiatives, such as Greater Syracuse HOPE and WorkTrain. RSVP by emailing ciadmin@unitedway-cny.org or calling (315) 428-2211. Light refreshments will be provided.

An I-81 Viaduct Project Open House will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at The Oncenter, 800 S. State St. Staff with the New York Department of Transportation will be present to explain and update on the I-81 Viaduct Project and answer residents’ questions. Attendees will also have the opportunity to submit written comments. Visit I81opportunities.org for more information; if you require translations or have special needs, contact Gene Cilento at (315) 428-4351

AURORA of CNY will offer a free vision screening for those ages 55 and older from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Mary Nelson Resource Center, 2849 S. Salina St. There will be free hearing aid cleaning as well as information on resources available to residents with sensory loss. For more information, call Donna Reese at (315) 422-7263.

Andrew Lunetta, founder and executive director of A Tiny Home for Good, Inc., will speak at the Strathmore Speaker Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13.

A panel discussion will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, with Syracuse Police Chief Frank Fowler at the Prince Hall Masonic Temple, located at 175 W. Brighton Ave. Find out what's happening in the community and how residents can build a better neighborhood in conjunction with local law enforcement.