The New York State Preparedness Course is a free program designed to prepare citizens for all types of disasters. Initiated by the Governor and supported by the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services and the Office of Emergency Management, the program is intended to give citizens the education needed to be able to take care of themselves and their neighbors in case of a crisis. No registration necessary. Meets in the Community Room on Level 1 of Central Library. For more information, call the library at (315) 435-1900.

Syracuse Salt of the Earth Ministries will conclude the 2019 Global Ambassador's Summit "A National Gathering for Global Impact" Saturday, Sept. 28, with an international worship concert beginning at 7 p.m. Music will be performed by Davie Kitandwe, Rickey Montgomery Jr. and Victor Olayeni.  A $5 donation is asked.

A discussion with Urban Jobs on positioning city residents to secure employment with the upcoming I-81 Viaduct Project will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at Tucker Missionary Baptist Church. Save a seat at the meeting online by visiting bit.ly/urbanjobsnow.

The Common Council will hold nine information meetings regarding redistricting plans to be voted upon on Election Day 2019. On Sept. 30, the public will gather at All Saints Church. For questions or additional information, call the Syracuse Common Council office at (315) 448-8466.

The Common Council will hold nine information meetings regarding redistricting plans to be voted upon on Election Day 2019. On Oct. 1, the public meeting will be held at St. Lucy’s Church, 432 Gifford St. For questions or additional information, call the Syracuse Common Council office at (315) 448-8466.

All are invited to share remembrances and stories of the life, work and wisdom of Chief Irving Powless Jr., Beaver Clan. Powless served as a teacher, historian and story-teller, a LaCrosse player, a humorist, a WW2 US Navy Veteran, a lover of life and tireless fighter for justice for the Onondaga and all Indigenous peoples. A sliding scale is offered for admission. To learn more, call (315) 453-6767.

The Common Council will hold nine information meetings regarding redistricting plans to be voted upon on Election Day 2019. On Oct. 2, the public meeting will be held at Morris Construction Community Space, 301 Hiawatha Boulevard. For questions or additional information, call the Syracuse Common Council office at (315) 448-8466.

The Citizen Review Board (CRB) was established to ensure an open civilian controlled process for investigating complaints against members of the Syracuse Police Department. The board holds monthly public meetings, with a  public comment period beginning at 6:30 p.m. The meetings are held in the Common Council Chambers, on the third floor of City Hall, 233 E. Washington St.

Tomorrow's Neighborhoods Today Southside regularly meets at 6 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. Meetings are subject to change if necessary. For more information or to be added to the group's email list, call TNT Operations Manager Tina Zagyva at (315) 448-8178 or email TZagyva@SyrGov.net.

The Common Council will hold nine information meetings regarding redistricting plans to be voted upon on Election Day 2019. On Oct. 8, the public meeting will be held at Westcott Community Center, 826 Euclid Ave. For questions or additional information, call the Syracuse Common Council office at (315) 448-8466.