Christmas Cookie Café  will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Columbian Presbyterian Church. Create custom cookie trays from the dozens of home-made varieties available. Bring your own tray or purchase one. Cookies are $10./lb.

U.S. Census Bureau officials will be on hand from noon to 4:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, on Level 2 in the computer lab at Central Library to answer questions and help citizens apply on the spot for 2020 Census positions. The application process takes approximately 30 minutes and is open to adults only. This is an opportunity to learn more about Census jobs and ear extra income while helping your community. Census jobs offer: flextime positions, ranging from 5 to 40 hours per week, and jobs in Onondaga County start at $17 per hour with mileage reimbursement at $.58 per mile. Census income does not count towards SNAP, TANF, Medicaid or HEAP benefits; income waivers are in effect through September 2020.

The Syracuse Black Expo Holiday Marketplace will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Syracuse Community Connections, 401 South Ave. This annual event will feature over 40 vendors from the Syracuse area and beyond and include a mini health expo by providing health information to the public. In collaboration with 411 Publication & Media, a business directory of local Black-owned businesses will be distributed. Event is free to attend. Contact Sean Herring at (315) 878-2763 or theblackexpo@gmail.com.

A Q-Kids Group for LGBTQ+ youth ages 12 and under is starting. There will be a meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. held Dec. 14. It will be the first 12 years old and under meeting held thus far and the plan is to continue regular meeting. RSVP to Karen Fuller at (315) 475-2430.

Join El Punto Art Studio for its Annual Patron's Holiday Event set to be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 14, at the studio, 105 Strathmore Dr. The event will feature hors d'oeuvres served with champagne and wine, live music featuring Colleen Kattau and readings from Arthur Flowers and Chris Kennedy. Cost is $30 donation per person and $10 for students.

The Onondaga County Office for Aging will hold a series of outreach events designed to assist seniors with applying for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP provides limited subsidies for heating and utility costs. These community  sessions are offered to help Onondaga County seniors age 60, or older, and income eligible, apply for HEAP benefits. Appointments are not needed. Seniors who are unable to attend can call (315) 435-2362 and request that an application be mailed.

The Onondaga County Office for Aging will hold a series of outreach events designed to assist seniors with applying for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP provides limited subsidies for heating and utility costs. These community  sessions are offered to help Onondaga County seniors age 60, or older, and income eligible, apply for HEAP benefits. Appointments are not needed. Seniors who are unable to attend can call (315) 435-2362 and request that an application be mailed.

The Onondaga County Office for Aging will hold a series of outreach events designed to assist seniors with applying for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP provides limited subsidies for heating and utility costs. These community  sessions are offered to help Onondaga County seniors age 60, or older, and income eligible, apply for HEAP benefits. Appointments are not needed. Seniors who are unable to attend can call (315) 435-2362 and request that an application be mailed.

An I-81 Indoor Block Party will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Creators Lounge, 2223 S. Salina St. The party will be hosted and feature music by DJ Big Boy. Even is sponsored by the New York Civil Liberties Union and Urban Jobs Task Force.

This annual Bike Give Away will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21. Bike donations may be dropped off at the NY State Fairgrounds until Dec 19.