FREE Fun with Legos (Newberg)
2026-01-24 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Connections Club, 901 N Brutscher Street Suite 219, Newberg, OR, 97132, United States
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

FREE Monthly Bunco (McMinnville)
2026-01-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Lafayette Place Apartments, 2163 Lafayette Ave, McMinnville, OR, United States
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).

FREE - A Day at OMSI (Portland)
2026-01-27 09:30 - 12:30 | OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave., Portland, OR, 97214, United States
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

Winter Blues Bingo! (Lincoln City)
2026-01-27 12:30 - 14:30 | Lincoln City Parks & Recreation, 2150 NE Oar Pl, Lincoln City, 97367, United States
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.

FREE Paint with Friends (McMinnville)
2026-01-27 13:00 - 16:00 | The Bayou, 9670 SW Bayou Drive, McMinnville, OR, 97128, United States
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.

Mt. Angel Volksfest (Mt. Angel)
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-01
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January 30th – February 1st | Mt. Angel Festhalle
Live music & entertainment, local craft brews and wines, food and craft vendors, exclusive Volksfest Sausage by Mt. Angel Sausage Co., face painting & balloon artistry, and Volkswalks for all ages!

Family Bowling Night (St Helens)
2026-01-30 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Oregon Trail Lanes, 735 S Columbia River Hwy, St Helens, OR, United States
Advocate Access NW presents Family Bowling Night the last Friday of Every Month from 4-6pm. All Ages. Bowling – Friends – Prizes.

FREE - A Day at OMSI (Portland)
2026-01-31 13:00 - 16:00 | OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave., Portland, OR, 97214, United States
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

UP Dance (Salem)
2026-01-31 15:00 - 17:00 | Blanchet Catholic School, 4373 Market Street, Salem, OR, United States
UP Dance for people with intellectual disabilities 18 and over. Live music/DJ and dancing, a raffle, as well as other activities: puzzles, cornhole, board games, coloring table, playdoh table, concessions. Come hang out with old friends and make some new ones!
$5 per dancer (provider/staff – Free). Questions – contact organizer (information below).
Dances typically held twice a month. January 31st: Bingo Day (we will still have music and regular activities)

Fun with Legos (Columbia City)
2026-02-02 16:30 - 19:00 | Columbia City Community Hall, 1850 2nd St, Columbia City, Oregon, 97018
The Connection Club hosts Fun with Legos “Plan it, Build it, Take it Home!” in partnership with Alliance Services and Autism Society of Oregon.
This is a FREE event with limited space, you must register to attend here

Art & Craft Party (Gleneden)
2026-02-04 13:30 - 16:00 | Essential Services-Gleneden, 110 Azalea Street, Gleneden, OR, 97388, United States
Essential Services presents an Art & Craft Party on February 4th from 1:30-4:00pm.
This event is open to everyone in the I/DD community, it is FREE to attend. RSVP to reserve your spot: Art & Craft Party – Essential Services

UP Dance (Salem)
2026-02-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Blanchet Catholic School, 4373 Market Street, Salem, OR, United States
UP Dance for people with intellectual disabilities 18 and over. Live music/DJ and dancing, a raffle, as well as other activities: puzzles, cornhole, board games, coloring table, playdoh table, concessions. Come hang out with old friends and make some new ones!
$5 per dancer (provider/staff – Free). Questions – contact organizer (information below).
Dances typically held twice a month. February 7: Valentine’s Dance

Super Bowl Watch Party (McMinnville)
2026-02-08 15:30 - 19:00 | Mikey’s Pizza, 835 NW Hwy 99W, McMinnville, OR, United States
Join Essential Services for a Super Bowl Watch Party on February 8th. Kickoff at 3:30pm! Pizza and Wings!
Please RSVP: Super Bowl Watch Party – Essential Services

Beach Buddies Karaoke
2026-02-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Depoe Bay Community Hall, 220 SE Bay St., Depoe Bay, OR, United States
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

Connections: A Place to Belong (Salem)
2026-02-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Journeys…A Center for Your Soul, 4400 Salem Dallas Hwy NW, Salem, OR, 97304, United States
Holding space for people living with disabilities to make connections. FREE
Do you…

Struggle to meet new friends?
Have a hard time with social communication?
Just want to make connections and build relationships?

Come…

Connect with friends.
Connect with your community.
Connect with resources.

Different Activities Every Month!
Board Games ~ Bonfires ~ Movies ~ Music
Other Dates:

Thursday March 12, 2026
Thursday April 9, 2026
Thursday May 14, 2026
Thursday June 11, 2026
Thursday July 9, 2026

Pal-entines Dance (Monmouth)
2026-02-13 13:00 - 15:00 | ISN Polk Office, 238 Jackson ST E, Monmouth, OR, 97361
February 13 | ISN Polk County Office
Polk County Friendship Connections Event
Join us for a fantastic afternoon of “speed friending”, making crafts, and dancing! Delicious snacks and treats will be offered.
What is “speed friending”? Spend time getting to know fellow attendees. If there is a friendship connection, an opportunity to exchange contact information is available if both people agree.
Contact your PA (Personal Agent) to RSVP!

Valentine's Dance (McMinnville)
2026-02-13 15:00 - 17:00 | The Bayou, 9670 SW Bayou Drive, McMinnville, OR, 97128, United States
Essential Services presents a Valentine’s Dance – Friday 2/13 from 3-6pm.
Join Essential Services on the dance floor. This event is open to everyone in the I/DD community and is completely free to attend. They will have food, drinks, music and dancing.
You must RSVP: Valentine’s Dance – Essential Services

Club-21 Valentine's Dance (Tillamook)
2026-02-14 18:00 - 20:00 | First Christian Church, 2203 Fourth St, Tillamook, Oregon
Club-21 is hosting a Valentine’s Dance Party in Tillamook on February 14 from 6-8pm. Music, Dancing, and the opportunity to meet new friends or have fun with old friends! Bring your own refreshments or snacks.

Coastal Self-Advocacy Group Monthly Zoom Meet-Up (Virtual)
2026-02-17 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual
Self-Advocacy Zoom Meeting Every 3rd Tuesday | 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: Self-Advocacy Zoom

SPARC Monthly Meetings
2026-02-17 15:30 - 16:30 | St. Helens Community Center, 2625 Gable Rd., St. Helens, OR, 97051, United States
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

Policy Oversight Group (Virtual)
2026-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
February 19 | 10am-12pm
Virtual, see website for Zoom link

For the Love of Birds Bingo (Newport)
2026-02-20 13:30 - 15:30 | Yaquina Head Lighthouse, 750 NW Lighthouse Dr., Newport, OR, 97365, United States
Join Beach Buddies for a fun afternoon of bird bingo where you will learn about identifying male and female birds and their behaviors. Hosted by Taryn, Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area Education Program Coordinator.
Open to adults of all abilities (18 and older). Water and a light snack will be provided.
Please RSVP on the Beach Buddies website: For the love of Birds | Beach Buddies

Lego Thrill Build (St Helens)
2026-02-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Beyond the Forest, 230 S 1st St, St Helens, OR, United States
Join Advocate Access NW for a Lego Build! Build at your own pace with optional themed builds and fun competitions. There is a lunch and drink menu for purchase.

Galaxy Won-Arcade (Dallas)
2026-02-25 15:30 - 17:30 | Galaxy Won, 780 Main St, Dallas, OR
Join Essential Services at Galaxy Won for classic quarter video arcade play. This Event is open to everyone in the I/DD community. Please note food and drinks will not be provided.

SPARC Meeting (Monmouth)
2026-02-25 17:30 - 19:30 | PCL Administrative Office, 480 Main St. East, Monmouth, OR, 97361, United States
Join SPARC, a Self-Advocacy group based out of Monmouth, on February 25, for a Meeting & Potluck. The meeting topic will be Video Making! The potluck is at 5:30pm and the meeting will begin at 6:30pm. See flyer attached for more details.
There is also an option to join the meeting portion virtually:

🔗 Join via Google Meet:
https://meet.google.com/jtq-uvrc-jxe
📞 Join by Phone (US):
+1 352‑537‑8046
PIN: 859 472 124#

Comfort Cinema Club (St Helens)
2026-02-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Haven Missionary Baptist Church, 235 S 15th St, St Helens, Oregon
Join Advocate Access NW for the Comfort Cinema Club!

Get cozy and settle in for an afternoon of comfort, community, and cinema at Comfort Cinema Club.

Join on Saturday, Feb. 28th at 1:00 PM for a relaxed movie experience designed with comfort and inclusion at the heart of it. Hosted by Haven Missionary Baptist in partnership with Advocate Access NW, this event takes place at 235 South 15th Street, St. Helens.
What to expect:

Light snacks and beverages provided
Sensory items available for those who want them
A judgment free zone where comfort is encouraged

Come as you are or even better, come comfy. Jammies, blankets, stuffed animals, and favorite comfort items are absolutely welcome. Whether you love movies, cozy vibes, or simply being in a warm and inclusive space, Comfort Cinema Club is for you.
All are welcome. Come relax, connect, and enjoy the show.
Reserve your spot here: Comfort Cinema Club – February️ Tickets, Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite

1st Friday Bingo (Tillamook)
2026-03-06 13:30 - 14:30 | Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook, OR, 97141, United States
The Tillamook County DD Advisory Council hosts a monthly 1st Friday Bingo event. March 6 from 1:30-2:30pm at Tillamook Library.

Speed Dating (Salem)
2026-03-07 | Salem Center Mall – The Blooming Desk, 480 Center St NE Suite #120, Salem, Oregon, 97301
NeuroNavigations presents Neurodivergent and I/DD Speed Dating. The first Saturday of every month. Raffles and prizes. $20.
For more information and to RSVP: NeuroNavigations Northwest, LLC | Discover Disability Resources Today – Connect and Get Connected

Caregiver and Family Resource Group Session 3.1
2026-03-09 10:00 - 11:00
March 9 at 10am and March 10 at 4pm
If you’re a caregiver or family member looking to connect, learn, and grow a network, join us! This group will meet quarterly on the second Monday of the month at 10am and the second Tuesday of the month at 4pm. The presentation topic this quarter will be: Fair Housing. This group is open to everyone.
Join Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88629989909?pwd=[REDACTED]
