The Department of Transportation will host a series of eight neighborhood meetings to discuss the I-81 project at locations throughout the city of Syracuse and surrounding suburbs. These smaller-scale meetings will take place in local schools and have DOT staff on hand to explain the project and respond to questions.

Syracuse Community Connections and Black Health will bring together medical authorities, clergy, community leaders and the Onondaga County Department of Health for a community forum to answer questions about the COVID-19 Delta variant and how residents of vulnerable communities can take action to protect themselves. The forum will be live streamed and available to the public for viewing at facebook.com/natlblackhealth.

The Department of Transportation will host a series of eight neighborhood meetings to discuss the I-81 project at locations throughout the city of Syracuse and surrounding suburbs. These smaller-scale meetings will take place in local schools and have DOT staff on hand to explain the project and respond to questions.

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.

The Department of Transportation will host a series of eight neighborhood meetings to discuss the I-81 project at locations throughout the city of Syracuse and surrounding suburbs. These smaller-scale meetings will take place in local schools and have DOT staff on hand to explain the project and respond to questions.

City Market features vendors from all over the region selling ceramics, vintage clothing, furniture, home décor, handmade crafts, antiques and much more. Parking at OnCenter garage is $2.50 with Everson Museum validation.

The Department of Transportation will host a series of eight neighborhood meetings to discuss the I-81 project at locations throughout the city of Syracuse and surrounding suburbs. These smaller-scale meetings will take place in local schools and have DOT staff on hand to explain the project and respond to questions.

Syracuse Community Connections has partnered with Wegmans to offer a vaccine clinic from noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17.

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.

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 the board of education candidates from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, at Syracuse Community Connections.

Join FORCE (Focusing Our Resources for Community Enlightenment) for a special session of Community Preparedness: Simple Activities for Everyone. The evening's guest will be Chief Kenton Buckner of the Syracuse Police Department. Topics of discussion will include: community preparedness; safety precautions; crime prevention; defining desired roles and interactions between the Syracuse Police Department, community organizations and residents before, during and after disaster and emergency situations; developing trust and stronger relationships between law enforcement and our community, and preventative measures to avoid injury and displacement in disaster situations. This is an online event. The session is free and open to all.

Syracuse SCORE will host a Google marketing webinar with Randi Penfil from Google. The workshop will explain how Google search works and how you can improve a website's visibility with Search Engine Optimization (SEO). The session also introduces products like Google Business Profile, Google Trends, Search Console, Google Analytics, Google Ads and more. Discussion in the workshop will center around best practices for Improving your website’s visibility in Google’s organic search results on all devices, creating a free Google Business Profile and advertising your business on Google. Those interested must register for the webinar.

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 Syracuse Metropolitan Transportation Council hosts virtual quarterly forums. These meetings provide an opportunity for citizen to: Hear directly from planners about pedestrian and bicycle transportation projects, ask questions and voice concerns. All are welcome to attend and participate, but attendees must register in advance.

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.

This main corridor at South Avenue receives heavy commuter traffic every day. This annual clean-up is named in honor of Jim Gifford, a kind and selfless man whose life exemplified city living from his South Avenue home and whose death through violence, eight years ago, brought many in Elmwood together at a heartbreaking moment. Jim cared deeply for his neighborhood - he walked to work, to church, to shop, to live his life - and this event aims to honor his hopes for the community around him.