Our Stories & Events

The holiday bash on December 5th at Gearhart Bowling was a strike-tacular success! Ugly sweaters, pizza, and plenty of fun were had as we bowled the night away. Thanks to everyone who brought the festive spirit (and those bold sweater choices)!

On Friday, December 5th, we joined forces with Essential Services in McMinnville for an unforgettable Ugly Sweater Party! The event was packed with holiday cheer: A huge spread of delicious food and beverages A cozy hot cocoa bar and beautiful cookies A fun gift exchange with Santa (plus photos!) And…

Thanks for coming to the Polk County Halloween Party! Everyone dressed up in fun costumes, enjoyed delicious snacks and spooky activities.

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Spooky Movie Matinee on October 30! Participants ate spooky snacks while watching Casper the Friendly Ghost. 

Goodbye summer, hello fall! Thanks to everyone who joined us for the End of Summer BBQ on September 27, 2025, in partnership with Beach Buddies. The event included delicious food, cornhole, crafts and more. Special thanks to all who joined us for the many ISN events held this summer! To…

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Discovery Meadows Community Park on August 14, 2025, for an unforgettable day of food, music, rock painting, face painting, karaoke and the always-popular cake walk! We had a great time partnering with RCO and meeting some amazing new people. As we say…

Thanks to all who joined us on August 8, 2025, at Cullaby Lake for the Clatsop County Friendship Connections BBQ! Delicious food, warm weather and good company was enjoyed by all. 

Kive (left) and John (right)Kive is a big fan of The Goonies, sports, punk rock music and food. Born in the California Bay Area, he graduated from Astoria High School in 1995 and now lives on the Oregon Coast near Seaside. There, Kive is a member of the ISN community.…

On July 23, 2025, ISN held the 17th Annual Friendship Connections Strawberry Social at Avery Park in Corvallis! This event was a partnership between SPARC, PCL, RCO, and Benton DD. Strawberry-themed decorations, food and fun filled the park. Crafts, lawn games, arm painting and karaoke were just a few of…

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