St Patrick's Day Cookies and Crafting (Corvallis)
2026-03-12 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis, OR, 97330, United States
Join Connections NW for a crafting social on Thursday, March 12 from 1-3pm at the Corvallis Community Center in the Oak Room.

Connections: A Place to Belong (Salem)
2026-03-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Journeys…A Center for Your Soul, 4400 Salem Dallas Hwy NW, Salem, OR, 97304, United States
Holding space for people living with disabilities to make connections. FREE
Do you…

Struggle to meet new friends?
Have a hard time with social communication?
Just want to make connections and build relationships?

Come…

Connect with friends.
Connect with your community.
Connect with resources.

Different Activities Every Month!
Board Games ~ Bonfires ~ Movies ~ Music
Other Dates:

Thursday April 9, 2026
Thursday May 14, 2026
Thursday June 11, 2026
Thursday July 9, 2026

Dance Party (Corvallis)
2026-03-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis, OR, 97330, United States
Essential Services presents a Dance Party! Friday, March 13th from 5-7pm. This is a FREE event open to the I/DD community and all ages are welcome. Please RSVP on Essential Services’ website: Dance Party – Essential Services

Dinner and a Movie (Columbia City)
2026-03-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Columbia City Community Hall, 1850 2nd St, Columbia City, Oregon, 97018
The Connection Club hosts Dinner and a movie night in Columbia City, in partnership with Alliance Services and Autism Society Oregon.
Come enjoy a fun evening while meeting others and making connections.
Projector showing: The Minecraft Movie
Dinner: Pizza, Veggie and Fruit Trays, Many Snacks Options, Water, Apple Juice, and Capri Sun
Other Activities: Crafts, Coloring, Scratch Art, Legos
Sensory Space with Bean Bags, Comfy Chairs, Weighted Plush, and Fidgets
This is a FREE event with limited space, so you need to register to attend: Register

Self-Advocate Panel (Virtual)
2026-03-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities presents a DD Awareness Month event: a Virtual Self-Advocacy Panel Discussion

Tues, March 17, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM, or
Tues, March 24, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Discussions will center around “Nothing About Us Without Us,” highlighting advocacy and meaningful representation by people with IDD in all spaces where decisions are made, and address barriers.

Join on Zoom: https://bit.ly.com/Oregon-DD-Awareness

Bunco (Lincoln City)
2026-03-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Lincoln City Parks & Recreation, 2150 NE Oar Pl, Lincoln City, 97367, United States
Join Beach Buddies at the Lincoln City Parks and Recreation Center for an afternoon of Bunco! Open to Adults 18 and older of all abilities.
FREE event. Snacks, water and prizes will be provided.
Event is limited to 20 people, so please register: Are you feeling lucky Bunco! | Beach Buddies

Coastal Self-Advocacy Group Monthly Meet-up (Tillamook/Virtual)
2026-03-17 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual
Self-Advocacy Meeting Every 3rd Tuesday | 1:30–2:30 PM
March Meeting: St Patrick’s Day – Come wearing green and enjoy some refreshments with other Self-Advocates in the area. A Zoom link is also available for anyone who cannot attend in person.
A monthly meeting for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families to build self-advocacy skills, confidence, and connection. Parents/guardians must attend with children ages 13 and under. Registration required: Self-Advocacy Zoom

SPARC Monthly Meetings
2026-03-17 15:30 - 16:30 | St. Helens Community Center, 2625 Gable Rd., St. Helens, OR, 97051, United States
Third Tuesday of the month (January 20, February 17, March 17) | 3:30-4:30pm
St. Helens Community Center: 2625 Gable Rd, St Helens, OR 97051
To RSVP and for more information, visit: SPARC | Columbia Community Advocacy Connection

Spring Fling Dance (Seaside)
2026-03-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, OR, 97138, United States
Dance Now of Clatsop County in partnership with Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District presents a Spring Fling dance on March 19th from 2-4pm at the Bob Chisholm Center in Seaside. Admission is free. For people with disabilities high school age and older.

Bowling at The Rec (Keizer)
2026-03-20 16:00 - 19:00 | The REC, 3500 River Rd N Suite 1, Keizer, OR, 97303, United States
Join Essential Services for their monthly bowling night at The REC. This event is open to everyone in the I/DD community and is completely free to attend.
RSVP on Essential Services website: March 2026 Bowling @ The REC – Essential Services

Dinner and a Movie (Salem)
2026-03-20 18:30 - 20:30 | IKEBOX, 299 Cottage Street NE, Salem, Oregon, 97301
The Connections Club hosts a Dinner and a Movie night in Salem, in partnership with Alliance Services and Autism Society Oregon.
Check event website for more details, TBD!
This is a FREE event, but space is limited, so you must register to attend: Register

Community RC (Remote Control Cars) Club (St Helens)
2026-03-21 11:00 - 12:00 | McCormick Park, 475 S 18th St., St. Helens, OR, 97051, United States
Advocate Access NW presents their monthly Community RC Club (Remote Control Cars) at McCormick Park in St Helens on the third Saturday of the month. Join for activities, a lite lunch and prizes.

Paint & Pizza (St Helens)
2026-03-21 13:30 - 14:30 | The Jordan Center, 297 S 1st Street, St Helens, OR, United States
Presented by Advocate Access NW and hosted by Bradley Viles and Jennifer Kirk, it is Paint & Pizza! Every third Saturday of the month.
They bring the supplies, you bring your creativity!

Lego Thrill Build (St Helens)
2026-03-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Beyond the Forest, 230 S 1st St, St Helens, OR, United States
Advocate Access NW presents their monthly Lego Thrill Build event on Sunday, March 22 from 12-3pm.
Build at your own pace. Optional themed builds and fun competitions! Lunch and drink menu for purchase.

Lucky Bunco Party (McMinnville)
2026-03-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Bunco, 2163 Lafayette Ave, McMinnville, Oregon
Let the good times roll at Essential Services’ monthly Bunco party. This event is free and open to everyone in the I/DD community. Prizes and snacks will be provided.
Please RSVP at: March 2026 Lucky Bunco – Essential Services

Self-Advocacy Panel Discussion (Virtual)
2026-03-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual

SPARC Meeting (Monmouth/Virtual)
2026-03-25 17:30 - 19:30 | PCL Administrative Office, 480 Main St. East, Monmouth, OR, 97361, United States
SPARC – Self Protection, Advocacy and Rights Council – in Polk County is facilitated by Partnerships in Community Living (Sparc – Partnerships in Community Living of Oregon) and hosts monthly meetings and potlucks every month. A virtual meeting option is available as well.
Souper Soups Potluck 5:30pm-6:30pm
Meeting Topic: DD Awareness Month 6:30pm-7:30pm
See the attached flyer for additional details.

Sprout Film Festival (Corvallis)
2026-03-27 15:00 - 17:00 | The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis, Oregon, 97333
Home Life and The Majestic Theatre in Corvallis present the Sprout Film Festival 2026
The Sprout Film Festival’s mission is to inspire audiences, promote inclusion and support transformative filmmaking as an important part of social change.
This unique event, which focuses exclusively on films that celebrate the diverse lives and creativity of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), strives to challenge assumptions and breakdown stereotypes.
By introducing thought-provoking, powerful films to inclusive audiences, we hope to promote acceptance, celebrate differences and shine some light to help make the invisible, visible.
ADMISSION IS FREE

Family Bowling Night (St Helens)
2026-03-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Oregon Trail Lanes, 735 S Columbia River Hwy, St Helens, OR, United States
Advocate Access NW presents their monthly Family Bowling Night on March 27th from 4-6pm. Bowling – Friends – Prizes.

Comfort Cinema Club (St Helens)
2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:30 | Haven Missionary Baptist Church, 235 S 15th St, St Helens, Oregon
Advocate Access NW presents their monthly Comfort Cinema Club on March 28th at 1pm.
Light snacks and beverages available. Sensory items will be provided.
Register at: Events

Oregon Coast Aquarium (Newport)
2026-03-31 12:00 - 17:00 | Oregon Coast Aquarium, 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd., Newport, Oregon
Join Essential Services for a fun afternoon at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport. This event is open to everyone in the I/DD community and is free to attend.
Please note, you must arrive by 12 pm to gain admittance. Essential Services will not be providing any food or drinks for this event. You may bring a lunch/drinks with you and enjoy them at the picnic tables outside the Aquarium.
Please RSVP at: 2026 Oregon Coast Aquarium Event – Essential Services

Easter Crafting Extravaganza (Corvallis)
2026-04-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis, OR, 97330, United States
Connections NW presents an afternoon of Easter crafts. Light snacks and drinks will be provided.
Friday, April 3 at the Corvallis Community Center from 1-3pm.
Please RSVP to Jennifer C at 971-266-2866 if you plan to attend.

Spring Fling Dance Party (Gleneden Beach)
2026-04-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Gleneden Beach Community Hall, 110 Azalea Street, Gleneden Beach, OR, 97388
Beach Buddies presents a Spring Fling Dance Party! April 4, 1-4pm at the Gleneden Beach Community Hall.
Music by DJ Handora Radio. Food and Fun!
This is a free event open to adults (18+) of all abilities. Registration is required: Here

Bird Watching at Alder Island (Lincoln City)
2026-04-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Siletz Wildlife Refuge, Millport Slough Lane, Lincoln City, OR, 97411
Join Beach Buddies for an exciting event as we welcome back our beloved springtime birds! The guides from Seven Capes Bird Alliance will lead you on an accessible walk at Alder Island, providing binoculars, tips on spotting our feathered friends. For those who prefer a more relaxed experience they will offer an option for bird watching without walking involved.
This is a free event open to adults 18 and older.
Register to attend here.

End of Summer Picnic (Depoe Bay)
2026-09-19 13:30 - 15:30 | Depoe Bay Community Hall, 220 SE Bay St., Depoe Bay, OR, United States
Beach Buddies and ISN are teaming up to bring you an End of Summer Picnic! Open to adults (18+) of all abilities. At the Depoe Bay Community Hall on September 19 from 1:30-3:30pm.
Join us for an afternoon filled with delicious hot dogs, burgers, chips and water as well as outdoor and indoor activities. FREE!
SAVE THE DATE! Be sure to register on the Beach Buddies website (registration opens closer to the event): Home | Beach Buddies
