• Lego Thrill Build (St Helens)

    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)

    Bunco 2163 Lafayette Ave, McMinnville, Oregon
    Community Partner

    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)

    Virtual
    Community Partner

    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

  • SPARC Meeting (Monmouth/Virtual)

    PCL Administrative Office 480 Main St. East, Monmouth, OR, United States
    Community Partner

    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)

    The Majestic Theatre 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis, Oregon

    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)

    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)

    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)

    Oregon Coast Aquarium 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd., Newport, Oregon
    Community Partner

    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)

    Corvallis Community Center 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis, OR, 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)

    Gleneden Beach Community Hall 110 Azalea Street, Gleneden Beach, OR
    Community Partner

    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)

    Siletz Wildlife Refuge Millport Slough Lane, Lincoln City, OR
    Community Partner

    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)

    Depoe Bay Community Hall 220 SE Bay St., Depoe Bay, OR, United States
    Community Partner

    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