Caregiver and Family Resource Group Session 3.1
2026-03-09 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
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]

DD Awareness Celebration (Salem)
2026-03-10 11:00 - 12:30 | Barbara Roberts Human Services Building, 500 Summer St NE, Salem, OR, 97301
Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities presents a DD Awareness Celebration Event!

Lobby Area, Barbara Roberts Human Services Building Salem, OR
Join us in celebrating with special guest speakers, unveiling the 2026 poster, cake and refreshments

Agenda:

Welcome – Brent Watkins, Interim Executive Director, OCDD
Reading of the proclamation – Kelly McCauley, Self-Advocate and OCDD Chair
Self-advocate speaker – Amelia Abel
Paulina Larenas, Parent and OCDD Family Member Committee Chair
Em Bramen, Parent and Executive Director, The Arc of Oregon
Keynote address – Allen Hines, Housing Access Director, Community Vision
Acacia McGuire Anderson, Director, Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS)
Self-advocates unveil the 2026 DD Awareness Poster
Cake and Refreshment will follow the program

Join in person or join on Zoom: bit.ly.com/Oregon-DD-Awareness

Caregiver and Family Resource Group Session 3.2
2026-03-10 16:00 - 17:00 | OR

Beach Buddies Karaoke
2026-03-10 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

Salem-Keizer Public Schools Transition Information Night (Salem)
2026-03-11 15:30 - 18:30 | SKPS Support Services Center, 2575 Commercial St SE, Salem, Oregon
Salem Keizer Public Schools Community Transition Programs hosts this Open House, held at the SKPS Support Services Center at 2575 Commercial St SE, Salem. The Transition Program will share information about options after high school as well as their Community Transitions Programs. There will be resource tables hosted by community partners sharing information about services and resources available as well, including ISN!

St Patrick's Day Cookies and Crafting (Corvallis)
2026-03-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis, OR, 97330, United States
Join Connections NW for a crafting social on Thursday, March 12 from 1-3pm at the Corvallis Community Center in the Oak Room.

Shamrock Bingo (Salem)
2026-03-12 13:30 - 15:00 | Seymour Center, 3745 Portland Rd. NE STE 130, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
March 12 | Shamrock Bingo Party! hosted by ISN in partnership with Shangri-La’s LEAP Program. Free and open to the I/DD community.
There will be prizes, snacks and light refreshments!
Contact your PA (Personal Agent) to RSVP.

CTP Bridge Event (McMinnville)
2026-03-12 16:15 - 19:45 | CTP Bridge, 1545 NE Evans St, McMinnville, Oregon
Join ISN and community partners for the CTP Bridge Event at 1545 NE Evans St. in McMinnville! Families and students are invited to learn about next steps after school and explore adult support services. Drop in for the open house, hear from community partners, and connect directly with organizations offering disability services, vocational rehabilitation, community programs, and more. Light snacks and drinks will be provided.

Schedule
• 4:15–5:45 PM – Open House
• 6:00–7:00 PM – Partner Presentations
• 7:00–7:45 PM – Meet & Connect with Partners

Connections: A Place to Belong (Salem)
2026-03-12 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 April 9, 2026
Thursday May 14, 2026
Thursday June 11, 2026
Thursday July 9, 2026

Dance Party (Corvallis)
2026-03-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis, OR, 97330, United States
Essential Services presents a Dance Party! Friday, March 13th from 5-7pm. This is a FREE event open to the I/DD community and all ages are welcome. Please RSVP on Essential Services’ website: Dance Party – Essential Services

Dinner and a Movie (Columbia City)
2026-03-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Columbia City Community Hall, 1850 2nd St, Columbia City, Oregon, 97018
The Connection Club hosts Dinner and a movie night in Columbia City, in partnership with Alliance Services and Autism Society Oregon.
Come enjoy a fun evening while meeting others and making connections.
Projector showing: The Minecraft Movie
Dinner: Pizza, Veggie and Fruit Trays, Many Snacks Options, Water, Apple Juice, and Capri Sun
Other Activities: Crafts, Coloring, Scratch Art, Legos
Sensory Space with Bean Bags, Comfy Chairs, Weighted Plush, and Fidgets
This is a FREE event with limited space, so you need to register to attend: Register

Silver Falls Community Transition Program Resource Fair
2026-03-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Silverton United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 203 W. Main St, Silverton, Oregon, 97375
March 16 | 5-7pm
Silverton United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall:
203 W. Main St, Silverton, OR 97375

Self-Advocate Panel (Virtual)
2026-03-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
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

Bunco (Lincoln City)
2026-03-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Lincoln City Parks & Recreation, 2150 NE Oar Pl, Lincoln City, 97367, United States
Join Beach Buddies at the Lincoln City Parks and Recreation Center for an afternoon of Bunco! Open to Adults 18 and older of all abilities.
FREE event. Snacks, water and prizes will be provided.
Event is limited to 20 people, so please register: Are you feeling lucky Bunco! | Beach Buddies

Coastal Self-Advocacy Group Monthly Meet-up (Tillamook/Virtual)
2026-03-17 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual
Self-Advocacy Meeting Every 3rd Tuesday | 1:30–2:30 PM
March Meeting: St Patrick’s Day – Come wearing green and enjoy some refreshments with other Self-Advocates in the area. A Zoom link is also available for anyone who cannot attend in person.
A monthly 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

Marion County Supports & Services Resource Fair
2026-03-17 14:00 - 18:30 | OR
March 17 | 2-6:30pm
Check the ISN website and Facebook page for updates!

SPARC Monthly Meetings
2026-03-17 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

Shamrock Bowling (Corvallis)
2026-03-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Highland Bowling Alley, 2123 NW 9th Ave., Corvallis, OR, 97330
ISN brings you their annual Shamrock Bowling event in partnership with RCO and PCL. Join us at Highland Bowl in Corvallis for bowling, pizza and friends!
RSVP to your PA (Personal Agent)

Spring Fling Dance (Seaside)
2026-03-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, OR, 97138, United States
Dance Now of Clatsop County in partnership with Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District presents a Spring Fling dance on March 19th from 2-4pm at the Bob Chisholm Center in Seaside. Admission is free. For people with disabilities high school age and older.

Bowling at The Rec (Keizer)
2026-03-20 16:00 - 19:00 | The REC, 3500 River Rd N Suite 1, Keizer, OR, 97303, United States
Join Essential Services for their monthly bowling night at The REC. This event is open to everyone in the I/DD community and is completely free to attend.
RSVP on Essential Services website: March 2026 Bowling @ The REC – Essential Services

Dinner and a Movie (Salem)
2026-03-20 18:30 - 20:30 | IKEBOX, 299 Cottage Street NE, Salem, Oregon, 97301
The Connections Club hosts a Dinner and a Movie night in Salem, in partnership with Alliance Services and Autism Society Oregon.
Check event website for more details, TBD!
This is a FREE event, but space is limited, so you must register to attend: Register

St. Patrick's Day Dance (Corvallis)
2026-03-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis, OR, 97330, United States
Join the Corvallis Community Center and The Arc of Benton County in celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month at this dance. The event is designed for adults with disabilities, but all are welcome. $5 admission at the door.
Enjoy music, dancing, light refreshments AND The Blackthorn Academy of Irish Dance is joining for a performance! Witness the graceful soft shoe dances such as slip jigs and reels and the exhilarating power of hard shoe dances like hornpipes and sets.

Community RC (Remote Control Cars) Club (St Helens)
2026-03-21 11:00 - 12:00 | McCormick Park, 475 S 18th St., St. Helens, OR, 97051, United States
Advocate Access NW presents their monthly Community RC Club (Remote Control Cars) at McCormick Park in St Helens on the third Saturday of the month. Join for activities, a lite lunch and prizes.

Paint & Pizza (St Helens)
2026-03-21 13:30 - 14:30 | The Jordan Center, 297 S 1st Street, St Helens, OR, United States
Presented by Advocate Access NW and hosted by Bradley Viles and Jennifer Kirk, it is Paint & Pizza! Every third Saturday of the month.
They bring the supplies, you bring your creativity!

Lego Thrill Build (St Helens)
2026-03-22 12:00 - 15:00 | 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)
2026-03-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Bunco, 2163 Lafayette Ave, McMinnville, Oregon
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)
2026-03-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual

SPARC Meeting (Monmouth/Virtual)
2026-03-25 17:30 - 19:30 | PCL Administrative Office, 480 Main St. East, Monmouth, OR, 97361, United States
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)
2026-03-27 15:00 - 17:00 | The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis, Oregon, 97333
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)
2026-03-27 16:00 - 18:00 | 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.
