Community Events

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Youth must be accompanied by an adult to attend our community events.

 

Next community event:

Save the date for our fourth annual Lights On Autumn Carnival!

 

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026

 

Time: 5-8 p.m.

 

Cost: FREE

 

Registration: Will open at the beginning of October, please check back for the link!

 

Activities: We are planning this event right now! You can expect indoor trick-or-treating, crafts and games, and a costume contest!

Grants Management Workshop

Hosted by: Erie County Department of Health’s Office of Health Equity

Are you applying for grants? Have you received a grant award? In this workshop, you will learn how to manage grants and grant funding you have received.

 

Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Cost: FREE!

Registration is required. Please email healthequity@erie.gov or call 716-858-1681 to register.

Dare to Repair Cafe with The Tool Library

Dare to Repair Cafes are community fix-it events where people can bring in broken household items and work alongside a team of volunteer fixers to try to repair the item for free!

 

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026

Time: 6-8 p.m.

Cost: FREE!

Registration is required. Please review the Dare to Repair Cafe FAQs and rules prior to registering.

Register for Dare to Repair Cafe

 

Good for the Neighborhood with the Independent Health Foundation

Good for the Neighborhood is a free, community-based wellness program that brings health-related training and tools to areas where access to health care is limited. Individuals and families are encouraged to manage and improve their health by attending quarterly health fair-style events and workshops.

What’s included: Produce/grocery giveaways, kids’ activities, raffles and prizes, health and wellness resources, plus visiting organizations offering additional resources.

 

Please save the dates for our 2026 Good for the Neighborhood series:

Thursday, May 7 | 5-6:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 23 | 5-7 p.m.

Thursday, October 15 | 5-6:30 p.m.

 

Community Initiatives

 

WSCS collaborates with several community-wide initiatives aimed at strengthening the safety and vitality of the West Side community.

  • Independent Health Foundation

  • Px21 (Erie County coalition of substance abuse prevention agencies)

  • West Zone Community Schools

  • B-District Community Police