Families are invited to celebrate the opening of the Everson’s new exhibition "AbStranded: Fiber and Abstraction in Contemporary Art" with a free day at the Everson Museum. Explore the galleries and enjoy art-making activities, artist demonstrations, live performances and more. Family Days are funded, in part, by the Judith Meighan Art Education Fund.

The Erie Canal Museum will offer several Pathway of Resistance walking tours, examining the African-American experience on and along the banks of the Erie Canal, from the waterway's beginnings to contemporary times. This in-person program will be offered on alternating Thursdays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. Space is limited. To register, visit the online sign-up form, call the museum at (315) 471-0593 or email educator@eriecanalmuseum.org. Walk-ins are welcome if space allows.

Each Friday, Project S.O.U.L. (Southside Organizing Urban Lives) will provide fresh foods for South Side residents in need of food assistance. A free box of food will be provided. Boxes are limited to one per household and distributed while supplies last. There is no income requirement but identification is required. For delivery options, email thegreatersyracuseprojectsoul@gmail.com or call (315) 991-4203.

Onondaga VOTES! and Greater Syracuse Southside Neighborhood Association will hold a series of Talk Tuesdays political debates to help voters be more informed. Hear from Syracuse Common Council president and councilor at large and legislature for the 15th District from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, at the Well of Hope Church. The session will also be live streamed.

Each Wednesday, Project S.O.U.L. (Southside Organizing Urban Lives) will hold a food pantry for South Side residents in need of food assistance. A free box of food will be provided. Boxes are limited to one per household and distributed while supplies last. There is no income requirement but identification is required. For delivery options, email thegreatersyracuseprojectsoul@gmail.com or call (315) 991-4203.

The Erie Canal Museum will offer several Pathway of Resistance walking tours, examining the African-American experience on and along the banks of the Erie Canal, from the waterway's beginnings to contemporary times. This in-person program will be offered on alternating Thursdays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. Space is limited. To register, visit the online sign-up form, call the museum at (315) 471-0593 or email educator@eriecanalmuseum.org. Walk-ins are welcome if space allows.

An additional community meeting to share project updates on the I-81 Viaduct Project will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, in Camillus.

Join Focus Greater Syracuse for a forum on Bridging the Digital Divide in Central New York. Eliminating the digital divide in urban and rural communities is a long-standing national challenge which was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, as access to technology was essential to daily necessities of life. If digital inclusion and equity are not achieved, existing disparities in educational, health status, health care access and income security will become even greater across economic, racial, ethnic and geographic groups. Panelists for this forum include David Bottar, executive director for CNY Regional Planning and Development board; Annabeth Hayes, co-founder CNY Digital Inclusion Coalition and director of Tully Free Library; Jennifer Tifft, director of Strategic Initiatives for the city of Syracuse, and Kevin Sexton, chief information officer for Onondaga County Department of Information Technology.

The Historic Oakwood Cemetery will honor the Black Civil War Veterans who are buried in unmarked graves at 10 a.m. Sept. 25, with a special focus on James Jameson and the unveiling of his new government issued marker. This will take place in the Civil War Section of the cemetery, Section #47. Jameson, originally from Syracuse, enlisted in the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, the first African-American regiment in the Civil War, in 1863. His life will be celebrated with speeches, songs and a military honors presentation.

The People's AME Zion Church will hold free grocery giveaways this fall. The giveaway will include fresh produce, meat along with groceries or dairy items. Those walking to the church may want to bring a cart, as boxes may be heavy. Food is available while supplies last and provided by People's AME Zion Church, the Food Bank of CNY and Abundant Life Christian Center.