Writing Our Lives Fall Kick-Off Workshop

South Side Communication Center 2331 S. Salina St. , Syracuse , NY, United States

Middle and high school students are invited to join educators for the Writing Our Lives Fall Kick-Off Workshop set for 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at the South Side Communication Center. The free workshops will include poetry, comics and illustration, digital composing, story telling, college writing and fiction writing.

Free

South Side TNT Meeting

South Side Innovation Center 2610 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

South Side TNT Meeting will be held 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, 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. Due to the Labor Day holiday, the September meeting is one week later. 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.

“Just Never Give Up” Exhibit

Nancy Cantor Warehouse 350 W. Fayette St., Syracuse, NY, United States

The Link Gallery at the Warehouse will present Syracuse University’s PAL Project collaboration with the Southwest Community Center -- "Just Never Give Up" -- during a public reception held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15.

Free

South Side Team Community Organizing Training

South Side Innovation Center 2610 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Believe in Syracuse will offer a South Side Team Community Organizing Training from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at the South Side Innovation Center.

Winston Gaskin Community Walk for Wellness & Stroke Prevention

Onondaga Creekwalk 500 S Franklin St., Syracuse , NY, United States

The 100 Black Men of Syracuse, Inc. will hold the Winston Gaskin Community Walk for Wellness & Stroke Prevention from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Onondaga Creekwalk. Cost is $15.

$15

Westcott Street Cultural Fair

Westcott Community Center 826 Euclid Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States

Westcott Street Cultural Fair will be held noon to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, in the area surrounding the Westcott Community Center, 826 Euclid Ave. Admission is free. This annual fair celebrates the diversity and vibrancy of the Westcott neighborhood. It kicks off at noon with a parade down Westcott Street, followed by entertainment at six stages including music, dance and children’s performances. The fair also features local artists who sell handmade items; food from Westcott Street merchants; and information from local nonprofit organizations. For more information, call (315) 313-5447 or visit westcottstreetfair.org

Speaking Engagement: “Racism, Poverty & Power”

Living Water Church of God in Christ 121 Huron St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Nationally acclaimed activist Rashad Robinson will visit Syracuse Sunday, Sept. 25, to speak on “Racism, Poverty & Power: Empowering People of Color to Create an Equitable Syracuse,” at 7 p.m. at Living Water Church of God in Christ, 121 Huron St.

Free

Brain Fitness: Fact vs. Fiction

Natur-Tyme 3160 Erie Blvd E., Syracuse, NY, United States

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.

Free

PEACE, Inc. Champions of Diversity

Marriott Syracuse Downtown 100 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY, United States

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.

Reviving Place Exhibition

Skä•noñh Center 6680 Onondaga Lake Parkway, Liverpool, NY, United States

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.

Free