Latest Past Events

Chalk the Walk

Syracuse Community Connections 401 South Ave., Syracuse

Families are invited to participate in this community event to showcase the meaning of "love and family" through chalk art. Mask are required. To register, call (315) 766-0393.

Community Breast Cancer Screening

South Side Innovation Center 2610 S. Salina St., Syracuse

The National Black Leadership Commission on Health will host the Upstate University Hospital Mammography Van in the South Side this month. The van is part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s “Get Screened, No Excuses” Breast Cancer Initiative, which aims to remove obstacles to breast cancer screening for women in New York. To schedule, call (315) 464-2582 or go online at http://www.upstate.edu/mobile-mammography/. To be eligible, women should be 40 years and older, not have had a mammogram in the past 12 months and not be experiencing breast problems.

Online Workshop: Healthy Beverages

This Healthy Beverages workshop is presented by Just Say Yes to Fruits & Vegetables, a partner of the Food Bank of Central New York. Organizers will compare the sugar content of popular drinks and discuss ideas for healthy drink options. Register by visiting bit.ly/JSYSept9. Participants will be sent a Zoom meeting link. Participants can also stop by JSY’s tent at the Downtown Farmers’ Market Sept. 15 to pick up coupons, a helpful kitchen tool and recipes.