Workshop: How to Draw Cartoons with Paul Merklein at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, at Southwest Community Center Branch, 401 South Ave. Cartoonist Paul Merklein will show young, budding artists how drawing cartoons is a fun, fast and easy way to express yourself. Open to ages 12 and older. Free, but limited to 20 attendees. To reserve a spot, call (315) 671-5814.

A workshop on how to draw cartoons will be held 10 a.m. July 20, at the Southwest Community Center library branch. Cartoonist Paul Merklein will show youth how drawing cartoons is a fun, fast and easy way to express your ideas and share them with your audience. Attendance is limited to 20. For ages 12 & older.

Betts Branch Library will continue its Summer Concert Series with the Stan Colella All-Star Band at 6:30 p.m. July 20. The band is a youth jazz ensemble that showcases some of the finest high school musicians from Syracuse.

Joined Artists, Musicians and Singers, Inc. (JAMS) Third annual Artists Cookout will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday July 23, at Clark Reservation State Park, 6105 E. Seneca Turnpike, Jamesville. Features live bands such as Mike and Anjela Lynn and the Talented Ones, Trump Tight 315 and more to be announced. Sponsored by CNY Arts, JAMS and The Stand. Free to attend; purchase tickets for food and beverages. To learn more, call (315) 479-9620.

The planning workshops organized by Tomorrow's Neighborhoods Today will analyze the conditions of the neighborhood, identify neighborhood assets and challenges and then provide goals and recommendations — followed by an action plan. These workshops are designed to bring together members of the community to assess physical, economic, social and perceptual conditions, and to create a shared vision for the entire South Side. The third and final workshop will be held July 25. Its focus is on "How to achieve the desired future for the South Side" and will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the South Side Innovation Center, 2610 S. Salina St.

The 26th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act will be celebrated from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 26, at the Atrium at City Hall Commons, 201 E. Washington St. Event will promote awareness about cross-disability rights and issues. This year’s theme is voting and empowering people with disabilities to participate in democracy. Free and open to the public. To learn more, contact Beata at (315) 671-2929 or Sally at (315) 410-3370

The City of Syracuse will hold a public open house and Eminent Domain Procedure Law hearing for the Onondaga Creekwalk Phase 2 Project at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, at the Southwest Community Center, 401 South Ave.

Betts Branch Library will continue its Summer Concert Series with the CNY Irish American Cultural Group at 6:30 p.m. July 27. The band performs traditional Irish music with Lucht Ceoil.

Betts Branch Library will continue its Summer Concert Series with Paul Aising & Nancy Natek at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 3. Relieve the '70s and '80s with soft rock.

The 15th annual Mary Nelson Youth Day BBQ will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the corner of South Salina and Wood Avenue. Youth parade begins at 11 a.m. Backpacks filled with school supplies to each registered youth will be distributed. There will be live entertainment, informational tables and food. Volunteers are needed and greatly appreciated.
Event is free and open to all. For more information, contact Mary Nelson by emailing tmarynelsonyou@twcny.rr.com.