Syracuse's Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs will host a virtual public information session for neighbors to offer input on the Habitat and Greenway Enhancement Project, coordinated in partnership with Onondaga Earth Corps (OEC), at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 12. City Arborist Steve Harris and OEC representatives will share feedback gathered from the March 18 public information session, an on-site public forum on April 20 and door-to-door outreach in the neighborhood.  The feedback will be used to inform the next round of design concepts for the slopes inside the fence and the flat areas outside the fence. Residents interested in joining the meeting can register online here to receive an email with information about how to participate.

The Office for Aging will host Nutrition Education sessions over Zoom. The same presentation will be offered on all dates, so individuals should register for one date that best fits their schedule.
After registering, individuals will receive a confirmation email. The two sessions will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 13, or 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 19. Email Heather Hudson at HeatherHudson@ongov.net with questions.

The Everson Up-Close Artist Series will spotlight Ellen Blalock in a virtual event from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 13.

On view starting April 10, "Who What When Where" is a provocative exhibition that poses questions about how narratives are constructed, interpreted and revised relative to time, place and positions of power. Spanning a variety of media and decades, WWWW features works by more than 50 artists and introduces several recent acquisitions that bring new and needed perspectives to the Everson’s collection. Blalock's work tells stories of the ignored and underrepresented. Her choice of media include photography, video, drawing, fiber and installation. During this artist conversation, Blalock will share about how she uses art to raise awareness of human conditions, social injustices, cultural diversities and religious and spiritual beliefs. She'll also discuss the meaning and inspiration behind her piece "Bang Bang, You Dead!" (2018), featured in "Who What When Where." Note registration will close 10 minutes before the start of this event.

Syracuse's Department of Neighborhood and Business Development and the Greater Syracuse Land Bank will hold a Vacant Properties Webinar from 6 to 7 p.m. May 13, to provide information to resident on how city departments and the Land Bank are working together to address  problem properties and improve neighborhood quality city-wide. The webinar will share current data on vacant properties and also detail the programs and pipelines in place to get properties back into productive use. Attendees will also be able to enter a raffle for a chance to win Salt City Market bucks and a  $50 Visa gift card.

Join Project S.O.U.L. (Southside Organizing Urban Lives) for a return of Civic Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 15, for a day of fun and purpose. Attendees will meet local candidates, receive voter education information as well as be able to register to vote. For more information, call (315) 991-4203.

This public meeting is called to discuss the proposed construction of a four-story residential building along the Salina Street Corridor, infill location is the 1600 block of S. Salina St. Join the meeting at Morgan's Inspection, 1638 S. Salina St. Contact Patrona at (315) 876-1887.

The Office for Aging will host a Nutrition Education session over Zoom for seniors 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 19. After registering, individuals will receive a confirmation email. Email Heather Hudson at HeatherHudson@ongov.net with questions.

Senator Rachel May will host the third annual State of the Youth rally via Zoom and Facebook Live. Special guest include New York State Attorney General Letitia James.

The Syracuse/Onondaga County Human Rights Commission will host a Public Meeting on the I-81 Project over Zoom at 3 p.m. May 20. The public meeting will be a listening session. Community members are encouraged to ask questions and learn the facts about the pending I-81 project. Contact Director of Human Rights at m.murphy@ongov.net for further information.

This is an independently organized cultural gathering honoring Haitian Heritage Month with a raising of the Haitian flag at City Hall. Masks are required as well as socially distancing; all are encouraged to wear red and/or blue.