• 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: October 1st 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.

  • Bingo and Bonus Bucks (Corvallis)

    Corvallis Community Center 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis, OR, United States
    Benton

    A FREE Bingo event for adults with disabilities. October 3rd from 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Corvallis Community Center Alder Room There will be a quiet area with staff available for support. There will also be snacks, relaxing music, and of course, bingo! To register, email Ash at arichard@arcbenton.org

  • Spirit of Halloweentown (St. Helens)

    Columbia

    Select Nights from September 27th - October 31st | St. Helens, OR | Learn More Enjoy performers, delicious food, spooky exhibits, family fun, and much more! Each year, our charming town transforms into a captivating Halloween wonderland, attracting visitors from near and far. What began as a tribute to the beloved Disney movie “Halloweentown,” filmed in St. Helens, has grown into a month-long celebration filled with spooky fun, enchanting attractions, and family-friendly activities.

  • Emergency Preparedness Training (Virtual)

    Community Partner

    Join Creating Opportunities for a free online Emergency Preparedness Training! Be ready when it matters most. Learn how to: Compile and protect important documents Create a family communication plan Strengthen your emergency preparedness Every participating family will receive a fireproof/waterproof portfolio (valued at $25). Register online here: https://creatingops.org/event/emergency-preparedness-at-home-training-7/

  • Corvallis Pride

    Benton

    October 11th from 10am - 4pm | Benton County Fairgrounds, Corvallis Learn More

  • Spirit of Halloweentown (St. Helens)

    Columbia

    Select Nights from September 27th - October 31st | St. Helens, OR | Learn More Enjoy performers, delicious food, spooky exhibits, family fun, and much more! Each year, our charming town transforms into a captivating Halloween wonderland, attracting visitors from near and far. What began as a tribute to the beloved Disney movie “Halloweentown,” filmed in St. Helens, has grown into a month-long celebration filled with spooky fun, enchanting attractions, and family-friendly activities.

  • Club-21 Gathering (Oceanside)

    Oceanside Beach Oceanside, OR, United States
    Community Partner

    Club-21 is a social group for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Come eat, have fun, and make new friends! This month they are meeting at Oceanside Beach for smores and a campfire! Bring your own drinks. This is an alcohol and drug free event.  RSVP to Sarah at 928-460-2196 Location Notes: Oceanside Beach. It is just past Roseanna's Cafe, and on the left. Roseanna's Cafe address is 1490 Pacific Ave. If the weather is not permitting an outdoor event, the group will meet for a movie in Tillamook. All RSVP'd individuals will be contacted if it changes. 

  • Building Financial Futures Webinar (Virtual)

    Virtual
    ODDS/ODHS

    October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! In honor of this, Oregon Department of Human Services, Oregon Commission for the Blind, and Oregon Department of Education are hosting a webinar series to educate the community about disability employment services and celebrate the many workplace successes. TUESDAY, OCT 14 @ 12 PM – Building Financial Futures: Work and save with Oregon ABLE and EPD Learn about disability benefits programs that support work and enable savings opportunities: Oregon ABLE Savings Plan and Oregon’s Employed People with Disabilities program.  Presented by Oregon State Treasury, ODHS Aging and People with Disabilities Program, and ODHS Office of Developmental Disabilities Employment Services Register by clicking here!

  • Dance Now (Seaside)

    Bob Chisholm Community Center 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, OR, United States
    Clatsop

    Dance Now! Every 3rd Thursday! Free for people with disabilities, high school age and older. This month's theme is Halloween. October 16th, 2-4pm. Bob Chisholm Community Center in Seaside. Find more information on Facebook: Dance Now Clatsop County

  • Domestic Violence Awareness March (St. Helens)

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

    Columbia County is holding its first Domestic Violence Awareness March! Saturday, October 8th, Walk begins at 10am. Wear purple to show support!

  • Spirit of Halloweentown (St. Helens)

    Columbia

    Select Nights from September 27th - October 31st | St. Helens, OR | Learn More Enjoy performers, delicious food, spooky exhibits, family fun, and much more! Each year, our charming town transforms into a captivating Halloween wonderland, attracting visitors from near and far. What began as a tribute to the beloved Disney movie “Halloweentown,” filmed in St. Helens, has grown into a month-long celebration filled with spooky fun, enchanting attractions, and family-friendly activities.