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, 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 Meeting

Brady Faith Center 404 South Ave. , Syracuse, NY, United States

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.

Onondaga County CA$H Coalition Info Meeting

Untied Way 518 James St., Syracuse, NY, United States

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.

Free

I-81 Viaduct Project Open House

The Oncenter Convention Center 800 South State St., Syracuse, NY, United States

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

Free Vision Screening

Mary Nelson Resource Center 2849 S. Salina St. , Syracuse, NY, United States

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.

Free

Strathmore Speaker Series: Andrew Lunetta

Strathmore Speaker Series 500 Summit Ave, Syracuse, NY, United States

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.

Free

Improving Perceptions

Prince Hall Masonic Temple 175 W. Brighton Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States

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.

Health Fair

Toomey Abbott Towers 1207 Almond St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Syracuse Housing Authority will hold a health fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Toomey Abbott Towers, 1207 Almond St. Attendees can learn many tips for healthy living and even take a ride on the Mammo Shuttle to get a mammo within 15 minutes with "She Matters." The event will also feature door prizes and light refreshments. Event is open to the public.

Free

ASCAC Eastern Region Konference

Believers Chapel City Church 1640 South Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States

The Association of the Study of Classical African Civilizations will hold its Eastern Region Conference here in Syracuse on Oct. 21 and 22. This is the first time the historical black study group has held a conference in Syracuse. The two-day event's theme is Rebuilding the Afrikan Kommunity and the keynote speaker will be Dr. Bruce Hakim Cosby. The event will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, and again from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Believers Chapel City Church. To learn more contact Ras Simien Anu at (315) 395-4346 or rassimien@hotmail.com or Bro. Modell Gault at modellgault@yahoo.com or (716) 715-6559. For vending fee contracts, which are $50, contact JoAnn Peters at joannabeena@aol.com or (716) 856-3347.

ASCAC Eastern Region Konference

Believers Chapel City Church 1640 South Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States

The Association of the Study of Classical African Civilizations will hold its Eastern Region Conference here in Syracuse on Oct. 21 and 22. This is the first time the historical black study group has held a conference in Syracuse. The two-day event's theme is Rebuilding the Afrikan Kommunity and the keynote speaker will be Dr. Bruce Hakim Cosby. The event will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, and again from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Believers Chapel City Church. To learn more contact Ras Simien Anu at (315) 395-4346 or rassimien@hotmail.com or Bro. Modell Gault at modellgault@yahoo.com or (716) 715-6559. For vending fee contracts, which are $50, contact JoAnn Peters at joannabeena@aol.com or (716) 856-3347.