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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join Pirate Dave (aka magician David Moreland) for his family-friendly, not-at-all-spooky 45-minute Halloween magic show. Audience members, young and old, will shiver their timbers laughing at the
magic, balloons, puppets and audience participation. All ages welcome.

An election meeting with Niles Niemuth, SEP candidate for vice president, will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Beachamp Branch Library.

Join Beauchamp Branch Library staff for a fun filled night of games, crafts, food and activities for the entire family. Come in costume if you'd like. For more information, call the library at (315) 435-3395 and ask for Christine.

A Haunted Gingerbread House Competition will allow tweens and teens to compete with fellow peers to see who can create the creepiest, spookiest, haunted gingerbread house. All supplies will be provided during the program.

The Halloween Spooktacular concert by Symphoria will be offered from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Inspiration Hall, 709 James St. Costumes are encouraged for ghouls and goblins of all ages for this concert, featuring some of the most frightening sounds of the season. And don't forget to come early for snacks and a special pre-concert instrument petting zoo provided by the Central New York Association of Music Teachers, beginning and 10 a.m.

Enjoy a spooky movie and a Halloween treat in the Community Room at Betts Branch Library will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29.

The Alliance of Communities Transforming Syracuse will have a public rally for justice to address issues critical to the community from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at Tucker Missionary Baptist Church, 515 Oakwood Ave. ACTS will ask public officials if they support ending solitary confinement/isolation of children housed at the Justice Center, raising the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 18 years in New York state and improving access to pre-kindergarten services – all recommendations developed by ACTS’ task forces during the past year. Other issues also will be addressed.

The Syracuse City School District will offer a Safe Kids Halloween Night featuring fun, games and treats from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31 at Dr. King, Dr. Weeks, Delaware, Ed Smith, Franklin and McKinley-Brighton elementary schools.

Conversation groups are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Central Library downtown for those who wish to practice their English speaking and listening skills. Adults who wish to join a class should call (315) 435-1835 for details.

If you’re interested in playing chess or want to learn how to play, come to Betts Branch Library. The library will have have chess sets available, but feel free to bring your own.

Are you interested in learning how to code or program a computer? Are you a coder looking to improve you skills and meet others with similar interests? Do you have a project that needs some code to get it off the ground? Come to the Central Library Makerspace for a weekly meetup of coders where you can share your projects, get help and learn new skills.

Children up to age 5 can come and play with Beauchamp Branch Library's educational toys and sensory materials as well as make new friends and enjoy books.

Teens age 13-18 are invited to join the Central Library for its monthly photography club. This club is shaped by teens' interests. The first themed photo session was based on the novel "The Double Bind" by Chris Bohjalian.

Conversation groups are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Central Library downtown for those who wish to practice their English speaking and listening skills. Adults who wish to join a class should call (315) 435-1835 for details.