Essential Services presents: Ripley's Believe It or Not! Join Essential Services as they walk around and tour both Ripley’s Believe It or Not and Wax Works Museum, visit the sea lions across the street and finish the day with a pizza party. This event is Completely free to attend and is open to everyone in the I/DD community. All you have to do is RSVP on the events tab at esoregon.com
Sammy's Place and The Arc of Lincoln County host the Coastal Self-Advocacy Zoom Meeting Every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 1:30–2:30 PM A monthly Zoom 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. Register at https://forms.gle/kJDfgQthJRcCCwN1A
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
Essential Services presents: A FREE bowling night at Highland Bowling in Corvallis. The event is open to everyone in the I/DD community of all ages. All you have to do is RSVP at Highland Bowling - Essential Services
The Connection Club sponsored by Alliance Services brings you a FREE event - Fun with Legos! Plan it, Build it, Take it Home! This is a fun afternoon to come build a project with Legos (which you get to take home and keep). Legos and light snacks/drinks will be provided thanks to our sponsor Alliance Services. (Day will be broken into available timeslots to make room for everyone without overcrowding). We will also have a quiet space set up with comfy chairs and weighted plush should you need to take a break from Legos and relax for a bit. 901 N Brutscher Street Suite 219 | Newberg, OR 97132 Space is limited, so please register to attend: Support Fun with Legos! - Saturday 1/24 | PledgeIt for Charities
Essential Services hosts monthly Bunco in McMinnville. The event is free and open to everyone in the I/DD community. Please RSVP at esoregon.com (see event link below).
The Connection Club sponsored by the Autism Society of Oregon presents a free event - A Day at OMSI on Tuesday, January 27. Join The Connection Club at OMSI for a free day to learn new things, interact with fun hands-on exhibits, and make new friends along the way. They will be your host for 3 hours of exploration at OMSI. They will be providing entry and sensory kits if needed. Free with limited availability each month. You must register to attend: Support A Day at OMSI - Tuesday 1/27 | PledgeIt for Charities
Beach Buddies and Lincoln City Parks & Recreation present this Lunch and Learn event - where they'll explore the benefits of bringing nature indoors for improved mood, reduced stress, and a bright atmosphere. They'll also play bingo (with prizes!) while eating lunch! Please bring your own bag lunch. Snacks & drinks provided.
Essential Services hosts a "Paint with Friends" event. A paint brush in hand, creativity on the brain, and friend by your side. This event is free and open to everyone in the I/DD community. Please RSVP on Essential Services Events.
The Connection Club sponsored by the Autism Society of Oregon presents a free event - A Day at OMSI on Saturday, January 31. Join The Connection Club at OMSI for a free day to learn new things, interact with fun hands-on exhibits, and make new friends along the way. They will be your host for 3 hours of exploration at OMSI. We will be providing entry, tickets to a planetarium show, and sensory kits if needed. Free with limited availability each month. You must register to attend: Support A Day at OMSI - Saturday 1/31 | PledgeIt for Charities
Second Tuesday of the month (January 13, February 10, March 10) | 4-6pm Depoe Bay Community Hall: 220 S.E, 220 SE Bay St, Depoe Bay, OR 97341 To RSVP and for more information, visit: Karaoke W/ Friends | Beach Buddies
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