This QuickBooks class is taught in four sessions - Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24 - in small group setting. Laptops with QuickBooks provided if needed. Sorry, no Apple or Cloud versions allowed.  Free follow-up individual sessions are available. To register, visit https://syracuse.score.org/. Cost is $95 for all four sessions; veterans are free. Parking is free. Call the Syracuse SCORE Office for more information at  (315) 471-9393 ext. 245.

Joan Hillsman's Music Network has supported the Syracuse community and beyond by providing talent exposure, mentoring and musical lessons for all ages for nearly 10 years in Syracuse. This annual benefit breakfast helps to support Hillsman's work. The morning event will feature an all you can eat breakfast, music, entertainment, prizes, awards, a silent auction and more. Cost if $35 for adults and $20 for children 12 and older. To reserve your ticket, contact Hillsman at (315) 373-0805, (315) 229-4928 or email your intent to jhillsman@twcny.rr.com. If you cannot attend, JHMN welcomes tax deductible donations; checks may be made payable to JHMN and mailed to P.O. Box 83, Syracuse NY 13205.

The 2019 Northside Festival will be held as a street festival in the 800 block of North Salina Street from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. Attendees can enjoy family fun, activities for kids, Northside food vendors, the Vietnamese Dragon Dance and Italian, Bhutanese and Bavarian musical performances. To learn more, contact Mary Salibrici at msalibrici@yahoo.com.

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. Note September's meeting meets on the second Monday of the month due to the Labor Day holiday.

A representative from the 2020 Census will be on hand to help people apply for Census jobs. For more information, call the library at (315) 435-1940.

Internationally-renowned lacrosse stickmaker, Alf Jacques of the Onondaga Nation, will talk about how he creates traditional wooden lacrosse sticks from tree to finished stick. He will discuss the game of lacrosse from an historical, cultural and religious perspective and will have his personal collection of antique lacrosse sticks on display. To learn more, call  the library at (315) 435-1940

A meeting on the status of the I-81 Viaduct Project will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Chestnut Hill Middle School, 200 Saslon Park Dr., Liverpool. Attendees will learn about the project alternatives, get questions answered and have a chance to provide comments. For more information, visit the project website at dot.ny.gov/i81opportunities. If you need an interpreter or have special needs, please contact Curtis Jetter at (315) 428-4351.

Need help with legal problems? Talk to a lawyer for free on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. Volunteer lawyers will answer questions on a first-come, first-served basis in the CNY Meeting Room on Level 3 of Central Library. Arrive early and sign in as space is limited

The NYCLU will hold an I-81 workshop to provide information to residents starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at Beauchamp Branch Library.

Volunteer tutors spend at least one hour weekly reading, writing and talking with students in kindergarten to third grade at Syracuse city schools. A training to become a Syracuse City School District tutor through the Oasis program will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Syracuse Teacher Center, 1005 W. Fayette St. For more information, contact Shelly Lee at LeeShe@upstate.edu.

The U.S. Postal Service offers short-term work during the holidays. These casual mail handlers work indoors at the Syracuse mail processing plant. These positions are designed for people looking to earn extra money during the holiday season. A hiring workshop will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Syracuse plant, 5640 E. Taft Road. To reserve a spot, call Theresa at (315) 452-3508.

While Baltimore Woods Nature Center's trails close at dusk, life in The Woods is just starting to stir when the sun goes down. For one night only, the center will offer this chance to explore the nocturnal world during an
event for all ages. Using flashlights, black lights and no lights at all, attendees' senses will be put to the test to
discover the hidden nocturnal forest. Then grab a s'more and share stories around the fire. Bring a flashlight. Free for members; $5 for public. Sign up online at baltimorewoods.org.

The Onondaga County Office for Aging is sponsoring this event for seniors age 60 and older to raise awareness on preventing fall-related injuries. The event will feature falls education, a strength and balance exercise class and optional lunch from noon to 1 p.m. A $3.50 donation is asked for lunch.
Reservations are required; call the Onondaga County Office for Aging at (315) 435-2362 Ext. 4942 by Sept. 16

“400: An Afrikan Epic” explores thousands of years of the history that is pre-colonial Afrika, the Ma’afa (the 400 years between 1619 and 2019), and Afro-futurism expressing a vision of what blacks in America will heal toward in the next 400 years; a healthy, high functioning, and united block of the African diaspora. The quartet is known to combine the fire and passion of John Coltrane’s legendary Classic Quartet of the 1960s with modern sensibilities, crafting a repertoire that includes spirituals, the works of jazz masters, original music and more. Cost is $5 for students to $20 for general admission. For more information, call (315) 312-4581.

Need help with legal problems? Talk to a lawyer for free on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. Volunteer lawyers will answer questions on a first-come, first-served basis in the CNY Meeting Room on Level 3 of Central Library. Arrive early and sign in as space is limited

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh and Police Chief Kenton Buckner will host the fourth police-community meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Boys & Girls Club located at 2100 E. Fayette St. The meeting will give residents on the East Side the opportunity to share their thoughts and concerns about issues in the area that should be addressed in order to improve safety and quality of life in the neighborhood. Residents are encouraged to attend to have the opportunity to engage in dialogue directly with city representatives who can address their concerns. Members from the Syracuse Police Department, Office of the Mayor, Department of Public Works, Department of Neighborhood and Business Development and Division of Code Enforcement will be present.

Syracuse Salt of the Earth Ministries will host the 2019 Global Ambassador's Summit "A National Gathering for Global Impact" Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27 and 28. The summit will begin at 7 p.m. nightly and include a 10 a.m. Saturday workshop. Featured guests include Dr. Stephen Paul, senior pastor at Life Changing Revival Centre; Pastor Jordan Carter with Abundant Life Christian Center; Bishop Carl Clark, president and founder of Open Arms International Ministries, and music by Davie Kitandwe, Rickey Montgomery Jr. and Victor Olayeni. The international worship concert begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. A $5 donation is asked. The host is Kingdom Ambassador Frankie Jackson with Salt of the Earth Ministries.

This family-friendly event will be free and open to the public and held in an effort to empower the community to exercise their right to vote. Event is sponsored by Onondaga Votes! Coalition, League of Women Voters, TNT Southside, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Zata Phi Beta Sorority and the Dunbar Association. For more information, call (315) 416-4042.

 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.