• 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

  • Free Monthly Cooking Classes (St. Helens)

    Columbia Pacific Food Bank 1421 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens, OR, United States
    Columbia

    Free Monthly Cooking Classes for Columbia County DD Community Provided by Columbia Pacific Food Bank and ISN Cooking Instructor: Corey Englehardt When: Second Tuesday of each month 5-6 pm Where: 1421 Columbia Blvd, St. Helens This month we will learn how to cook Porcupine Meatballs! Check out the full flyer here! What you will learn:  How to follow recipes  Food safety How to use cooking utensils How to use cooking equipment How to store food properly Cultural cuisine Contact ISN PA Pepsi at placamp@goisn.org or call 503-983-0424 to RSVP!

    Free
  • Fun Fridays (Salem)

    Community Partner

    Friday, July 11 | Northgate Park: 4575 Fairhaven Ave Ne Salem OR 97301 A community resource event full of tables, activities and food! Each event is from 4pm - 7:30pm and locations vary each week.

  • Special Olympics Oregon Summer State Games (Corvallis)

    Benton

    A weekend filled with competition, camaraderie, celebration, and sportsmanship. The Summer State Games are the state championships for athletics (track & field), bocce, golf, and softball for Special Olympics athletes in Oregon.  This is a great chance to cheer on your fellow athletes and watch some amazing games! All athletes and Unified partners train in their hometowns for a minimum of eight weeks and qualify to compete at the Summer State Games through regional-level competitions held around the state. This will take place in Corvallis Oregon, at OSU and surrounding venues. Delegates are housed in the campus dorms at Oregon State University. Special events will include Olympic Town festival areas, health screenings, Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg, the parade of athletes + opening ceremonies, a victory dance, and a Saturday night delegates dinner. More specific details and daily schedules will be shared as the event nears. Check out the event website to stay up to date. This event takes hundreds of volunteers to make it run smoothly! Sign up to help here to volunteer. No experience necessary.

  • Beach Buddies Lunch and Learn (Newport)

    Yaquina Head Lighthouse 750 NW Lighthouse Dr., Newport, OR, United States
    Community Partner

    You're invited to join Beach Buddies and the Arc of Lincoln County for a free lunch and learn! They will be learning about local sea birds, local plants at the Yaquina Head Lighthouse, seals, whales, and so much more. This event is open to adults of all abilities, aged 18 and older. Please RSVP at this link.

    Free
  • SPARC: Fitness Fundamentals (St. Helens)

    St. Helens Community Center 2625 Gable Rd., St. Helens, OR, United States
    Columbia

    SPARC is a self-advocacy group based in St. Helens. This month, they will bring in a local fitness expert with an engaging, interactives session designed to get you moving and grooving, no matter where you are on your fitness path. The fitness expert will demonstrate a variety of exercises that you can do anywhere, at home or in the gym, with options for every fitness level. Register here! They'll also dive into: Setting achievable goals that actually stick. The magic of consistency and how to make it your superpower. Cultivating a positive mindset that makes fitness fun, not a chore. The crucial role of nutrition in fueling your fitness success. Pro tips for staying motivated and kicking those common obstacles to the curb!

  • Coastal Self-Advocacy Meeting (Virtual)

    Clatsop

    Join Sammy’s Place for the NEW Coastal Self-Advocacy zoom meeting! This is a great opportunity to connect with others and get involved in advocacy in your area. This meeting is every 3rd Tuesday from 4:30-5:30 pm. Please register by completing the Google Form linked here. This meeting is for individuals and families with IDD.

    Free