• NeuroConnect Summer Picnic (Scappoose)

    Veteran's Park 57250 Veterans Pkwy, Scappoose, OR, United States
    Columbia

    NeuroConnect - A Neurodiverse Community Alliance Support groups for 12-17 year olds, 18-25 year olds, and Caregivers & Adults This group typically meets Thursday's but due to the holiday is changing it up this week! All are welcome. Bring your camp chairs, blankets, sunscreen, bug spray, and anything else you need to kick back and enjoy the evening with your family. Please make sure to register for the group here (required): https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSc1HEJk2Sm.../viewform... And don’t forget to RSVP on Eventbrite too: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1415100195779?aff=oddtdtcreator This event is hosted by Columbia Health Services, Youth Era & Advocate Access NW!

    Free
  • Cultural Diversity Fair (Scappoose)

    The Lodge Carts 51875 SW Old Portland Rd, Scppoose, OR, United States
    Columbia

    Columbia Community Mental Health's Intellectual & Developmental Disability Program and The Lodge Carts are excited to announce a Community Cultural Diversity Fair, and invite you to celebrate your heritage with Columbia County! They encourage all culturally diverse groups, including minority & indigenous groups from Columbia County to set up a booth or table to share and educate the community about your unique culture! This event is free and open to all ages!

  • ODHS Legislative Session Updates (Virtual)

    Virtual
    ODDS/ODHS

    The 2025 Oregon Legislative Session is January 21 through June 29. ODHS (Oregon Department of Human Services) will host regular meetings to update the I/DD community. Dates: January 22, February 12, February 26, March 12, March 26, April 9, April 23, May 14, May 28, June 11 and June 25 Time: Noon to 1 p.m. To attend: Register in advance using this link. After you register, Zoom will send you a confirmation email. It will have directions to join the meetings. ODHS wants everyone to feel welcome and safe. They will provide free support for you to participate. This includes American Sign Language, Spanish interpreter and live captioning. For other languages or supports, call 503-945-5811 or email dd.directorsoffice@odhs.oregon.gov. Please submit your request 48 hours before the meeting you will attend.

  • 3rd Annual Summer Picnic (Rockaway Beach)

    Phyllis Baker City Park 360 N Coral St, Rockaway Beach, OR, United States
    Community Partner

    Join Tillamook County CDDP and the ARC for their annual summer picnic! There will be hamburgers, hotdogs, karaoke, basketball, raffle prizes, a photo booth, and more! Please bring yourself a chair or blanket.

  • Benton DD Community Gathering (Corvallis)

    Avery Park and Natural Area 1200 SW Avery Park Dr, Corvallis, OR, United States
    Benton

    Join Benton DD for food, games, dancing, crafts, and more at Avery Park! Check out the image for more information.

    Free
  • 2025 World Beat Festival (Salem)

    Salem Riverfront Park 200 Water St. NE, Salem, OR, United States
    Community Partner

    This year the World Beat Festival is celebrating Turtle Island; the indigenous peoples of North and South America! Come to Riverfront Park where you can experience the music, dance, food and traditions of over 60 nations and cultures. Things kick off with a Children’s Parade at 9:45 am on Saturday and will continue until Sunday evening. Check out the website here for more information. Admission: Weekend Pass, good for: Friday Night at the Beat, Saturday and Sunday: SPECIAL PRICE — $15/person. Children 14 & under - free SNAP Card Holders - free Festival Hours: Friday: 5pm – 10pm (Main stage only) Saturday: 10am -11pm Sunday: 11am-6pm Phone: (503) 581-2004 Acompáñanos al parque Riverfront donde podrás experimentar la música, danza, comida y tradiciones de más de 70 naciones y culturas.  El evento arrancará con un desfile infantil a las 9:45 de la mañana el sábado, y las festividades continuarán hasta domingo por la tarde. ‍

  • Community Day in the Park (St. Helens)

    McCormick Park 475 S 18th St., St. Helens, OR, United States
    Columbia

    Community Day in the Park (formerly Citizens Day) is an annual summer event hosted by the City of St. Helens in McCormick Park. Community Day is a day focused on making and strengthening community connections. It’s an opportunity for people to put down their cell phones, turn off the television, and enjoy a day of fun in a local park with friends and family. Activities are family-friendly, free, and designed for a wide age-range. Yearly activities include a free barbeque lunch, live music, lawn games, vendors, and more. Check out the website here for more information.

  • St. Paul Rodeo

    Community Partner

    July 1st - 5th | St. Paul, OR Carnival, vendors, food and rodeo performances with a firework display every night. https://www.stpaulrodeo.com/

  • Community Conversations with ODDS (Virtual)

    Virtual
    ODDS/ODHS

    Join ODDS leadership on Zoom to share your feedback and experiences. All are welcome to attend these virtual meetings. Each month will have a different topic or focus. They meet every first Wednesday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. No registration required. These events are facilitated by the Partnership and Accessibility Resource Unit. Date: July 2nd Time: noon to 1 p.m. How to attend: Use this link to open the Zoom meeting. They also invite you to send your questions or feedback ahead of time using the feedback form. You can fill it out in Arabic, English, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese. Deadline: Please send your questions by 8 a.m. on the Monday before the meeting. You don’t have to submit a question to attend the meeting. You can also ask new questions during the meeting. If they can’t answer your question during the meeting, a staff member will get back to you via email. If you want privacy, you can also ask them to respond by email.

  • Independence Days (Independence)

    Community Partner

    July 3rd - 5th | Riverview Park in Independence, OR Music, activities including a duck derby race on the river, food, and more. July 4th Fireworks begin at 10pm. https://www.ci.independence.or.us/independence-days-celebration-2025