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Monthly — FOCUS Forums generally meet on the third or fourth Friday. November 20 and December 18, 2026 forums are listed as in-person at One Group with Zoom also available. Forum Committee volunteers help at on-site programs; their planning meeting is virtual.

Access

Rsvp required — Register for free public forums through the official forum page. To help organize and staff forums, apply through the Join A Committee page.

Cost

Free

Typical Locations

One Group, Syracuse, for listed late-2026 forums; other FOCUS program sites vary.

Who It's For

Central New Yorkers interested in civic discussion, public issues, and event volunteering.

About this community

A civic conversation and volunteer network that brings Central New Yorkers together for public forums and community-led work on local issues.